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Tim Tebow: Tennessee is 'not the same team' since beginning SEC play
Tennessee was nearly unrivaled in offensive production through the first three weeks of the season.
Averaging 63 points against non-conference opponents, that scoring total has been cut in half and then some since the Vols started SEC play. Held to 25 points against Oklahoma in a conference-opening win, Josh Heupel’s squad scored just 14 points during the loss to Arkansas in Week 6.
Ahead of their matchup against Florida at home, Tim Tebow attempted to get a pulse on the Tennessee offense. He looked toward the stat sheet for evidence that the Vols have fallen off track since SEC play began.
“This team started so hot,” Tebow said during an appearance on SportsCenter on Saturday morning ahead of SEC Nation. “Non-conference, they were dominating. 639 yards per game, but in-conference, yeah, you cut that by 300. That’s not the same team that’s been playing the last few weeks, and they’re just not on the same page.”
The former Florida Gators quarterback brought out the film against Arkansas to break down what exactly has been going wrong for the Volunteers offensively since conference play began.
“Look at this 3rd & 11, we call it money down. This is not money. It’s max protection, and all your receivers are walking. What is Nico supposed to do? You have to be on the same page,” Tebow said. “Another opportunity — you start a two-minute drill. You have a bubble up to the top, [Iamaleava] looks at it, doesn’t like it, looks the boundary. What are we doing? Blockers just standing there not blocking. How are you supposed to be successful when your team’s not on the same page?
“This is an offense that has so many gifts, but they’re not on the same page.”
Notably, the Vols have not played a conference game inside Neyland Stadium this season. The matchups against OU and Arkansas were both on the road, so Saturday’s game against Florida is the first chance for Tennessee to be backed by their home-field advantage.
Kickoff is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET live on ESPN.
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Tennessee Titans head coach interview schedule takes shape
The Tennessee Titans’ search for their next head coach is coming into focus, and the initial interview phase is in full swing.
Following the news that Kansas City Chiefs offensive coordinator Matt Nagy would be having a first virtual interview on Thursday, the dates and times for some interviews for other candidates have come out.
Multiple reports on social media indicate that Indianapolis Colts defensive coordinator Lou Anarumo will meet with Mike Borgonzi on Wednesday, followed by Nagy on Thursday. The team will then follow that up by meeting with former Cleveland Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski on Saturday and former Atlanta Falcons head coach Raheem Morris on Monday.
Tennessee will also meet with interim head coach Mike McCoy, and is rumored to have interest in former Washington Commanders offensive coordinator Kliff Kingsbury.
It’s an ever-changing process in Nashville. Stay up to date with all the coaching search news with us here at Titans Wire, and please sound off with your thoughts.
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Sick and tired: Counties near Chattanooga are now reporting highest flu rates in Tennessee
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn — Tennessee health officials say flu activity is rising sharply in around Chattanooga, with counties surrounding Hamilton showing some of the highest rates in the state.
Marion, Grundy, Sequatchie, Bradley, Meigs, Rhea, Bledsoe, McMinn and Polk counties are currently the only areas in Tennessee rated “very high” for influenza activity by the Tennessee Dept. of Health. Photo via the Tennessee Health Dept.
Marion, Grundy, Sequatchie, Bradley, Meigs, Rhea, Bledsoe, McMinn and Polk counties are currently the only areas in Tennessee rated “very high” for influenza activity by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
These counties have flu positivity rates greater than 10 percent. By comparison, the statewide average is 6.5 percent, and Hamilton County itself is at 6.9 percent.
State and federal health experts say the surge comes as influenza A(H3N2) continues to circulate widely. The CDC reports at least 11 million flu illnesses, 120,000 hospitalizations, and 5,000 deaths nationwide so far this season. One pediatric death was reported this week in Tennessee, bringing the season total to nine nationwide.
File photo: Getty Images.
Georgia officials are also reporting higher-than-average flu activity, signaling that the region is experiencing a particularly active season. Health authorities encourage residents six months and older to get vaccinated if they have not already and to take precautions such as frequent handwashing and staying home when sick.
Flu activity is expected to remain elevated in Tennessee and across the U.S. for several more weeks, according to the CDC. Local hospitals and clinics are urging families to monitor symptoms and seek care early, especially for children, older adults, and those with chronic health conditions.
For the latest guidance on influenza vaccination and antiviral treatments, visit the Tennessee Department of Health or the CDC at cdc.gov.
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