Howard has been dismissed from the team for an unspecified violation of team rules, coach Butch Jones said at a press conference Wednesday, October 7, 2015.
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“When you take the emotion out of it, I still see us improving as a football team”, Jones said.
The on and off again relationship between Tennessee football and Pig Howard has ended.
The Orlando, Fla., native was briefly away from the program in the spring of 2014, but rejoined the team during that summer and had a productive junior season – finishing fourth in the SEC in receptions.
“Our hearts go out to the South Carolina community as they recover from the devastating floods”, ESPN senior vice president Stephanie Druley said in a release.
But now the Vols have to move forward. He had just one catch for 8 yards after leading the team in receiving last season.
Tennessee wide receiver Pig Howard (2) breaks past Vanderbilt safety Javon Marshall (31). He missed the Vols’ last two games because of a concussion.
Jones and a few of his players will address reporters before Wednesday’s practice. He’s had the best training camp that he’s had since we’ve been here.
Jones said redshirt sophomore Brett Kendrick has been limited and his status is uncertain.
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Wide receiver Marquez North (back) has been limited this week, but is also expected to play. In encouraging news, freshman DE Kyle Phillips, who he earlier this week ruled out, has progressed and he now “anticipates” him playing against Georgia this weekend after injured his shoulder against Arkansas.
