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2015 Tennessee Volunteers Football Team
The 2015 Tennessee Volunteers football team represented the University of Tennessee in the 2015 NCAA Division I FBS football season, 2015 season. This was the 119th overall season, 82nd as a member of the Southeastern Conference (SEC), and its 24th within the SEC Eastern Division. The team was coached by Butch Jones, in his third season with UT, and plays their home games at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tennessee, Knoxville. This season was also the debut season of Mike DeBord as UT's offensive coordinator. The Vols finished the regular season at 8–4, 5–3 in the SEC, making them Bowl game, bowl-eligible for a second consecutive season. On December 6, 2015, it was announced that the Vols would face the 2015 Northwestern Wildcats football team, Northwestern Wildcats (10–2) in the 2016 Outback Bowl, Outback Bowl in Tampa, Florida, on January 1, 2016. Tennessee defeated the Wildcats 45–6, finishing the season at 9–4. Previous season The 2014 Tennessee Volunteers football ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Butch Jones
Lyle Allen "Butch" Jones Jr. (born January 17, 1968) is an American football coach who is currently the head coach at Arkansas State University. Jones previously served as a special assistant to the head coach and offensive analyst at the University of Alabama from 2018 to 2020, the head coach at the University of Tennessee from 2013 to 2017, the University of Cincinnati from 2010 to 2012 and Central Michigan University from 2007 to 2009. A Michigan native, he played college football at Ferris State University as a running back and wide receiver. Coaching career Assistant coaching career From 1987 to 1989, Jones was an intern for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers of the National Football League (NFL), assisting the staff of head coach Ray Perkins. Upon his graduation from Ferris State University in 1990, Jones joined the defensive staff of Rutgers as a graduate assistant. The new head coach of Rutgers at that time, Doug Graber, had previously worked as the defensive coordinator fo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2015 TaxSlayer Bowl
The 2015 TaxSlayer Bowl was an American college football bowl game played on January 2, 2015, at EverBank Field in Jacksonville, Florida. The 70th edition of the Gator Bowl featured the Iowa Hawkeyes from the Big Ten Conference and the Tennessee Volunteers of the Southeastern Conference. The game was one of the 2014–15 NCAA football bowl games that concluded the 2014 NCAA Division I FBS football season. The game began at 3:20 p.m. EST and was nationally televised by ESPN. It was sponsored by tax preparation software company TaxSlayer.com, and for sponsorship reasons was officially known as the TaxSlayer Bowl. Teams This was the third overall meeting between these two teams, with the series tied 1–1. The previous time these two teams met was in 1987. The only other bowl game these two played against each other was the 1982 Peach Bowl, which Iowa won 28–22. The Volunteers took the momentum early, scoring on their first four possessions and leading 28–0 before Iowa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kyle Phillips (American Football)
Kyle Phillips (born May 5, 1997) is an American football defensive end for the New Orleans Saints of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football with the Tennessee Volunteers, and has previously played in the NFL for the New York Jets. Early years Phillips grew up in Nashville, Tennessee and attended Hillsboro High School. As a senior, he made 58 tackles (22.5 for loss) with 13 sacks and was named All-Midstate as well as one of ''The Tennessean's'' "Dandy Dozen". Phillips was rated a four star recruit and played in the 2015 All-American Bowl, where he committed to play college football at the University of Tennessee over offers from LSU and Ole Miss. College career Phillips played four seasons for the Tennessee Volunteers, serving primarily as a reserve defensive lineman until midway through his junior year. He recorded 35 tackles (4.5 for loss) with two sacks and two passes defended in his junior season. As a senior, Phillips made 56 tackles, eight for a lo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Alex Ellis (American Football)
Alexander Colby Ellis (born February 10, 1993) is an American football tight end for the DC Defenders of the XFL. He was signed by the Tennessee Titans as an undrafted free agent after the 2016 NFL Draft. He played college football at Tennessee. College career Ellis attended the University of Tennessee, where he played as a tight end for the Tennessee football team. Professional career Tennessee Titans On May 9, 2016, Ellis signed with the Tennessee Titans as an undrafted free agent. On September 2, 2016, Ellis was waived by the Titans as part of final roster cuts. Jacksonville Jaguars On September 5, 2016, Ellis was signed to the Jacksonville Jaguars practice squad. On November 26, 2016, he was promoted to their active roster, where he played his first NFL game against the Buffalo Bills. On September 2, 2017, Ellis was waived by the Jaguars. New Orleans Saints On November 29, 2017, Ellis was signed to the New Orleans Saints' practice squad. He signed a reserve/future con ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jakob Johnson
Jakob Elijah Johnson ( ; born 15 December 1994) is a German professional American football fullback for the Las Vegas Raiders of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Tennessee and signed with the New England Patriots in 2019 through the NFL's International Player Pathway Program. After three seasons in New England, Johnson joined the Raiders. Early life Johnson was born in Stuttgart, Germany, on 15 December 1994 as Jakob Weinmann. He later took on his father's name Johnson. He played for the Stuttgart Scorpions on the U19 team before moving to Jacksonville, Florida in his senior year of high school. He was a four-star recruit in high school and joined the Tennessee Volunteers as a linebacker. At Tennessee he became a member of the SEC Academic Honor Roll for three consecutive seasons and graduated with a degree in kinesiology. He is a member of Omega Psi Phifraternity Professional career Stuttgart Scorpions Following his graduation from Tennessee i ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Curt Maggitt
Curt Maggitt (born February 4, 1993) is a former American football linebacker. He played college football at Tennessee and signed with the Indianapolis Colts as an undrafted free agent in 2016. Early years Maggitt attended and played high school football at William T. Dwyer High School. He played for the Panthers under head coach Jack Daniels. For his senior season, he was named the ''Sun Sentinels Palm Beach County Defensive Player of the Year. College career Maggitt attended and played college football at the University of Tennessee from 2011–2015 under head coaches Derek Dooley and Butch Jones. In the 2011 season, he started eight games at strong-side linebacker as a true freshman. As a sophomore in 2012, he started nine games. In the season opener against NC State, he was credited with an 18-yard sack and forced a fumble that resulted in a safety. In the 4OT loss to Missouri, he suffered a torn ACL and was out for the remainder of the season. He took a redshirt year for ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jason Croom
Jason Croom (born February 28, 1994) is an American football tight end who is currently a free agent. He played college football for the Tennessee Volunteers. Early years Croom attended and played high school football at Norcross High School in Norcross, Georgia. He committed to play college football at the University of Tennessee. College career Croom attended and played college football at the University of Tennessee from 2012–2016 under head coaches Derek Dooley and Butch Jones. In the 2012 season, he made his collegiate debut in the 51–13 victory over Georgia State. However, he suffered a shoulder injury and was redshirted in the 5–7 season for the Volunteers. In the 2013 season, he had 18 receptions for 269 receiving yards and two receiving touchdowns. In the second game of the 2013 season, a 59–14 loss to #2 Oregon, he scored his first collegiate touchdown, a four-yard pass from quarterback Justin Worley, in the first quarter. In the regular season finale, a 27– ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Derek Barnett
Derek Anthony Barnett (born June 25, 1996) is an American football defensive end for the Philadelphia Eagles in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Tennessee, and was drafted by the Eagles with the 14th overall pick in the 2017 NFL Draft. Early years Barnett attended Brentwood Academy in Brentwood, Tennessee. As a senior, he had 60 tackles (18 for loss) and 5.5 sacks. He was rated by the Rivals.com recruiting network as a four-star recruit. In 2013, he committed to the University of Tennessee to play college football under head coach Butch Jones. College career 2014 season Barnett became the first true freshman defensive lineman to start the season opener in Tennessee history. In the season opener against Utah State at Neyland Stadium, Barnett had three total tackles in the home victory. In the following week against Arkansas State, he had his first career collegiate sack in the home victory. In Barnett's first game against a conference oppone ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Emmanuel Moseley
Emmanuel LaMurel Moseley (born March 25, 1996) is an American football cornerback for the Detroit Lions of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Tennessee. Early years Moseley attended and played high school football at James B. Dudley High School, where he played basketball and was a two-way starter at quarterback and cornerback in football. As a senior, Moseley passed for 1,370 yards, rushed for 1,443 yards and accounted for 47 total touchdowns at quarterback and recorded 28 tackles and four interceptions on defense as the Panthers went 15-0 and won the Class 4A State Title. Initially rated as a two-star recruit, originally Moseley committed to play college football at Charlotte in the summer going into his senior year. He changed his commitment to the University of Tennessee following an offer from the school in September of his senior year. College career Moseley played four seasons for the Volunteers, appearing in 51 games and starting 31. He serv ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Justin Worley
Justin Scott Worley (born November 20, 1992) is a former American football quarterback. Worley played college football for the Tennessee Volunteers. Early years Worley attended Northwestern High School in Rock Hill, South Carolina, where he played high school football and was teammates with wide receiver Cordarrelle Patterson. As a sophomore, Worley helped lead Northwestern High School to the state championship game against town-rival South Pointe High School. Regarded as a three-star recruit by the Rivals.com recruiting network, Worley was listed as the 24th-ranked pro-style quarterback in his class. He was selected as the national high school Gatorade Player of the Year in 2010. College career Worley played backup to Tyler Bray during most of his first two seasons (2011–2012) at Tennessee and only started nine times before the 2013 season. Once the 2013 season started, Worley was named the starter for most of the time when he was healthy. 2011 season On October 22, 201 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Associated Press
The Associated Press (AP) is an American non-profit news agency headquartered in New York City. Founded in 1846, it operates as a cooperative, unincorporated association. It produces news reports that are distributed to its members, U.S. newspapers and broadcasters. The AP has earned 56 Pulitzer Prizes, including 34 for photography, since the award was established in 1917. It is also known for publishing the widely used '' AP Stylebook''. By 2016, news collected by the AP was published and republished by more than 1,300 newspapers and broadcasters, English, Spanish, and Arabic. The AP operates 248 news bureaus in 99 countries. It also operates the AP Radio Network, which provides newscasts twice hourly for broadcast and satellite radio and television stations. Many newspapers and broadcasters outside the United States are AP subscribers, paying a fee to use AP material without being contributing members of the cooperative. As part of their cooperative agreement with the AP, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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