Junior offensive lineman Trey Smith discussed the team’s mind set during the open week of the schedule.
VIDEO: Trey Smith on being cleared, “Relief. It was a long time coming.”
VIDEO: Theo Jackson on rough start, ” Consistency is key.”
Vols defensive back Theo Jackson dissected his play against the gators with media during the bye week.
VIDEO: Matthew Butler on struggles, ” It’s about doing it right all the time.”
UT defensive lineman Matthew Butler broke down the start of the season with the media on Wednesday.
VIDEO: Pope on backlash, “Everybody has a social media account.”
Tennessee tight end Austin Pope spoke to reporters Wednesday as the team practices during the bye week.
Chris Lane Says His Top 5 Single, “I Don’t Know About You” Has an Alias: “Wrist Tattoo Bible Verse Song”
Chris Lane’s new single, “I Don’t Know About You,” has been climbing the charts since it was released in October 2018. Currently, the tune is No. 2 on both the Mediabase chart and Billboard Country Airplay chart, where it looks to make a push for No. 1 next week.
As Chris told Kix Brooks of American Country Countdown, the tune has become synonymous with a line from its chorus, instead of its title, which isn’t totally out of the norm. How many times have you heard someone refer to Tim McGraw’s “Something Like That” as the “Barbecue Stain” song or Chris Young’s “Gettin’ You Home” as the “Black Dress” song?
When it comes to “I Don’t Know About You,” Chris says fans have given it the alias of “Wrist Tattoo Bible Verse” song, which is actually the lyric from the chorus that initially grabbed him: “What’s your name, what’s your sign, what’s your birthday? / What’s your wrist tattoo bible verse say? / Tell me this, do you kiss on the first date? / Don’t hold anything back.”
“There were a lot of lines that stood out in this song, but the one line that stood out to me, honestly, is the same line that I think stands out to everybody else—the ‘wrist tattoo bible verse’ line, because people don’t call this song ‘I Don’t Know About You,’ which is the real name of it,” says Chris. “I don’t care if I’m in a grocery store or whatever, people will come up and say, ‘I love your “wrist tattoo bible verse” song’ [laughing]. So, people have associated that line as being the line of the song.”
Stay tuned next week to see if “I Don’t Know About You” (a.k.a. “Wrist Tattoo Bible Verse”) can dethrone Dierks Bentley’s “Living” at No. 1 while fending off Carrie Underwood’s “Southbound” at No. 3.
photo by Curtis Hilbun, AFF-USA.com
Josh Turner Makes First Public Statement After Crew’s Bus Crash: “Please Keep Praying”
Josh Turner shared a heartfelt statement via Facebook on Sept. 24, six days after a bus crash killed one member of his road crew, David Turner (no relation) and injured seven others.
“As I try to write this I don’t know what to say,” said Josh via Facebook. “It’s a struggle to put into words the devastation and grief that our road family is trying to process. We lost a beloved member of our team, David Turner. He was like a brother to so many in this industry and a devoted husband, father and grandfather. Please continue to keep David’s family in your prayers.”
Josh noted that the seven surviving crew members—Bradley Dratnol, Richard Lazarus, John Dauphniee, Carl Hardin, Justin Lambert, Jed Downing and James Mayo—suffered “significant injuries and many have long roads to recovery.”
Josh’s management company created a GoFundMe page with a $100,000 goal to assist the injured crew members and David Turner’s family.
According to the crash report, the bus, which was not carrying Josh, left the roadway for unknown reasons and dove off a 50-foot embankment. The California Highway Patrol has ruled out drugs or alcohol as the cause of the crash.
Josh has suspended all tour dates.
Josh concluded his Facebook post by saying, “Your prayers have been felt. Please keep praying.”
photo by Nash Country Daily
Vols in the NFL Week Three Recap
Week three of the NFL season saw a pair of Tennessee alumni set milestones and another have a career day.
VFL Dustin Colquitt became the Kansas City Chief’s all-time leader in games played when he entered in his 225th game to punt in the first quarter of the Chiefs’ 33-28 win against the Baltimore Ravens.
In his NFL debut, fullback Jakob Johnson became the first player from NFL’s International Pathway Program to make a 53-man roster after joining the New England Patriots. Johnson, who hails from Stuttgart Germany, played for six snaps in the 30-14 win over the Jets.
Offensively, Alvin Kamara had another standout performance, contributing 161 yards of total offense and a pair of touchdowns, one rushing and one catching, in the Saints’ 33-27 win against the Seahawks.
In Dallas, Jason Witten grabbed three receptions for 54 yards in the Cowboys’ 31-6 rout of the Dolphins. His outing was highlighted by a 33-yard reception in the first quarter.
On the other side of the ball, VFL Justin Coleman collected three tackles and defended three passes as the Detroit Lions edged passed the Philadelphia Eagles, 27-24.
Tyler Bray – QB, Chicago Bears
Practice squad
Next game: Sept. 9 vs. Vikings
Derek Barnett – DE, Philadelphia Eagles
2 tackles in 27-24 loss vs. Lions
Next game: Sept. 26th at Packers
Justin Coleman – DB, Detroit Lions
3 tackles, 3 passes defended in 27-24 win at Eagles
Next game: Sept. 29 vs. Chiefs
Britton Colquitt – P, Minnesota Vikings
2 punts for 95 yards, 1 inside 20 in 34-14 win vs. Raiders
Next game: Sept. 29 at Bears
Dustin Colquitt – P, Kansas City Chiefs
2 punts for 88 yards, 1 inside 20 in 33-28 win vs Ravens
Next game: Sept. 29 at Lions
Morgan Cox – LS, Baltimore Ravens
Snapped six times in 33-28 loss at Chiefs
Next game: Sept. 29 vs. Browns
Jason Croom – TE, Buffalo Bills
Injured Reserve
Next game: Sept. 29 bs Patriots
Joshua Dobbs – QB, Jacksonville Jaguars
DNP in 20-7 win vs. Titans
Next game: Sept. 29 at Broncos
Alex Ellis – TE, Philadelphia Eagles
No stats in 27-24 loss vs. Lions
Next game: Sept. 26th at Packers
Ramon Foster G, Pittsburgh Steelers
Started in 24-40 loss at 49ers
Next game: Sept. 30th vs. Bengals
Zach Fulton – G, Houston Texans
Started in 27-20 win at Chargers
Next game: Sept. 29th vs. Panthers
Rashaan Gaulden – DB, Carolina Panthers
Not active in 38-20 win at Cardinals
Next game: Sept. 29th at Texans
Malik Jackson – DT, Philadelphia Eagles
Injured Reserve
Next game: Sept. 26th at Packers
JaíWuan James – T, Denver Broncos
Not active in 27-16 loss at Packers
Next game: Sept. 29th vs. Jaguars
Alexander Johnson – LB, Denver Broncos
Not active in 27-16 loss at Packers
Next game: Sept. 29th vs. Jaguars
Jakob Johnson – FB, New England Patriots
No stats in 30-14 win vs Jets
Next game: Sept. 29th at Bills
Colton Jumper – LB, New Orleans Saints
Injured Reserve
Next game: Sept. 29th vs. Cowboys
Alvin Kamara – RB, New Orleans Saints
16 rushes for 69 yards & TD, 9 receptions for 92 yards & TD in 33-27 win at Seahawks
Next game: Sept. 29th vs. Cowboys
John Kelly – RB, Los Angeles Rams
Practice squad
Next game: Sept. 29th vs Buccaneers
Daniel McCullers – DT, Pittsburgh Steelers
No stats in 24-40 loss at 49ers
Next game: Sept. 30th vs. Bengals
Khalil Mckenzie – G, Seattle Seahawks
Practice Squad
Next game: Sept. 29th at Cardinals
Emmanuel Moseley – DB, San Francisco 49ers
1 tackle on special teams in 24-20 win vs. Steelers
Next game: Bye
Michael Palardy – P, Carolina Panthers
Punted 3 times for 145 yards, 1 inside 20 in 38-20 win at Cardinals
Next game: Sept. 29th at Texans
Cordarrelle Patterson – WR, Chicago Bears
4 rishes for 14 yards, 1 catch for 6 yards, 2 kickoff returns for 52 yards
Next game: Sept. 29th vs Vikings
Kyle Phillips – DE, New York Jets
1 tackle for loss in 30-14 loss at Patriots
Next game: Bye
Jalen Reeves-Maybin – LB, Detroit Lions
1 assist on special teams in 27-24 win at Eagles
Next game: Sept. 29 vs. Chiefs
Matt Sims – QB, Atlanta Falcons
Injured reserve
Next game: Sept. 29th vs. Titans
Luke Stocker – TE, Atlanta Falcons
3 receptions for 12 yards in 27-24 loss at Colts
Next game: Sept. 29th vs. Titans
Cameron Sutton – DB, Pittsburgh Steelers
No stats in 24-40 loss at 49ers
Next game: Sept. 30th vs. Bengals
Shy Tuttle – DL, New Orleans Saints
1 tackle for loss in 33-27 win at Seahawks
Next game: Sept. 29th vs. Cowboys
Jason Witten – TE, Dallas Cowboys
3 receptions for 54 yards in 31-6 win vs. Dolphins
Next game: Sept. 29th at Saints
UT Athletics
Vol, Lady Vol Hoops Teams Ready For Rocky Top Tipoff
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — With basketball season fast approaching, the University of Tennessee men’s and women’s hoops teams invite Big Orange fans to Thompson-Boling Arena on Oct. 4 to enjoy a fun evening of autographs, activities and on-court action at Rocky Top Tipoff.
The third edition of Rocky Top Tipoff will take place the night before UT’s home football game with Georgia and offer Tennessee fans a chance to see this year’s teams up close. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. ET, and both admission and parking for the event are free. Fans are encouraged to park in the G-10 garage on the east end of the arena. The G5/S30 lots located north of Phillip Fulmer Way will not be available.
Members of both basketball teams will be available to sign autographs on court level from 6 to 7 p.m., and head coaches Rick Barnes and Kellie Harper will be there as well to meet and pose for photos with fans. From 7:05 p.m. until the end of the program at 8 p.m., members of each team will be introduced, and both the Vols and Lady Vols will hold controlled scrimmages.
DJ A-Wall will host the festivities and provide music and introductions, while the Tennessee Spirit Squad, Dance Team, UT Pep Band and Smokey also will play roles in energizing the crowd on what will be a fun showcase of Vol and Lady Vol basketball. Arena concession stands will be open.
In addition to autographs and introductions of team members, activities for the entire family include fan contests, a prize wheel, kids’ corner activities and a photo booth with life size cutouts of the players. The UT Spirit Squad, Smokey and members of the teams also will be mingling on the concourse as fans are arriving.
To top it all off, fans will have an opportunity to take part in a handful of on-court promotions as well as get a chance to win season tickets for Vols and Lady Vols games.
Excitement for Tennessee basketball is running high, and ticket sales continue to be brisk. The Vols, who have won 57 total games and an SEC Championship over the past two seasons, lost four starters but Rick Barnes returns key contributors Lamonté Turner, Jordan Bowden, John Fulkerson, Yves Pons and Jalen Johnson. UT also welcomes six newcomers to the roster.
The Lady Vols, meanwhile, begin the Kellie Harper era with two starters returning from a squad that made the 2019 NCAA Tournament. UT is led by All-SEC Second Team guard/forward Rennia Davis and SEC All-Freshman guard Zaay Green. Tennessee also welcomes the No. 9 recruiting class in the nation.
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
5:30 p.m. – Doors open
6:00-7:00 p.m. – Autographs
7:05-8:00 p.m. – Activities on the court
UT Athletics
Luke Combs Is 2 Weeks Shy of Shania Twain’s All-Time Billboard Chart Record
Luke Combs is inching closer to one of country music’s most impressive records.
Once again this week, Luke’s 2017 debut album, This One’s for You, is No. 1 on Billboard’s Top Country Albums chart. The double-Platinum album, which has moved 2 million units according to the RIAA, has now spent 48 weeks at No. 1.
Only Shania Twain’s Come On Over, which led for 50 weeks from 1997–2000, has spent more time at No. 1 on Billboard’s Top Country Albums chart. Come On Over has been certified as 20x Platinum by the RIAA for sales of 20 million units.
Will Luke’s This One’s For You break Shania’s chart record? While the odds appear favorable, let’s take a look at some of the big names releasing albums in the coming weeks before Luke drops his sophomore set on Nov. 8.
Sept. 20 (sales haven’t been announced)
Zac Brown Band – The Owl
Riley Green – Different ’Round Here
Sept. 27
Jon Pardi – Heartache Medication
Sturgill Simpson – Sound & Fury
Oct. 4
Brantley Gilbert – Fire & Brimstone
Old Crow Medicine Show – Live at the Ryman
Oct. 11
Brothers Osborne – Live at the Ryman
Blanco Brown – Honeysuckle & Lightning Bugs
October 18
Chris Janson – Real Friends
Oct. 25
Old Dominion – Old Dominion
The Oak Ridge Boys – Down Home Christmas
Nov. 1
Miranda Lambert – Wildcard
Nov. 8
Luke Combs – What You See Is What You Get
Nov. 15
Lady Antebellum – Ocean
Nov. 22
Jason Aldean – 9
photo by Curtis Hilbun, AFF-USA.com
Carly Pearce Shares Upcoming Wedding Details: “We Wrote Our Own Vows—I Didn’t Expect to Be So Emotional”
Carly Pearce stopped by the Ty Bentli Show on Sept. 24 to talk about her new single, “I Hope You’re Happy Now,” being nominated for her first CMA Award and dish about her upcoming wedding to fellow country artist Michael Ray.
“I Hope You’re Happy Now,” which features Lee Brice, will impact country radio on Sept. 27. Penned by Carly, Luke Combs, Jonathan Singleton and Randy Montana, the tune is the second single from Carly’s upcoming sophomore album, which is expected to drop later this year. In addition, Carly was recently nominated for her first CMA Award for New Artist of the Year.
Now . . . the wedding details and more. Here are a few choice excerpts from the interview, which you can catch in its entirely on The Ty Bentli Show on Sept. 27.
Any stressors?
“I’m like 10 days out [from the wedding],” says Carly. “Final count [has stressed me out], but I’ve just gotta let it go. Michael has so many family members—they keep adding [laughing]. I need to chill out a little bit. I wanted like 80 [people] and we’re at 125, but I have like five family members, so you do the math.”
Most excited about?
“We’re not doing a ‘first look,’ so that moment [is what I’m most excited about],” says Carly. “I cannot wait for that, and we wrote our own vows and I just finished mine. That was such an emotional—I didn’t expect to be so emotional writing them.”
Having kids?
“No, no, no, no, no, no, not yet [laughing],” says Carly. “Eventually I want one, but not yet. We want like two.”
Multi-tasking?
“To be marrying the love of my life, to be nominated for my first CMA, to have this single coming out that I’m so proud of . . . it’s exciting,” says Carly.
photo by Curtis Hilbun, AFF-USA.com
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