Jones formally announced Wed.in that Alton “Pig” Howard was dismissed for a violation of team guidelines.
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“That’s between the student-athlete and ourselves, but we were just made aware of that today”, he said.
Howard had 54 catches for 618 yards and a touchdown in 2014.
Howard was suspended for the Vols’ season opener against Bowling Green for a violation of team rules. In 2015, he has been nearly non existent playing in 2 games and suffering a concussion. Jones had said Monday that Phillips would miss the game due to a shoulder injury….
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Said senior safety Brian Randolph: “It’s definitely a big loss”. “He’s a very talented guy, a fun guy to be around”. He returned for the Oklahoma game and then played against Western Carolina but was absent for UT’s previous two games against Florida and Arkansas.
“You try to impact every young person that comes into your program, and it’s all about choices and decisions”, Jones said. “We’ve got a resilient group of kids, and we’re going to continue to make progress and move forward”. “We have every high standards and expectations in our football program”.
Howard had 44 receptions for 388 yards receiving in 2013.
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After being ranked 25th to start the season, the Volunteers have blown two-touchdown leads in three of their last four games to fall below.500.
“I think Von Pearson is starting to get back to regain his old form”. We’re focused on the details and discipline. “I still see us getting better week in and week out”.
Freshman defensive back Stephen Griffin was limited in practice, but Jones said he expects Griffin to be ready for the Georgia game Saturday.
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Jones also declined to get into the specifics of what Tennessee would do if Kendrick isn’t available. Jones said at the time that Howard had “prerequisites and requirements that must be met” to be able to play that season. Jones also says he expects wide receiver Marquez North and offensive guard Dylan Wiesman to play Saturday.
