Kamara Continues to Shine for the Saints in Week 4

Kamara Continues to Shine for the Saints in Week 4

Posted on October 2, 2018
Credit: UT Athletics

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – Second-year running back Alvin Kamara continues to be a breathtaking gamer who finished Sunday’s game against the Giants with 19 carries for 134 yards and three touchdowns, including a nose-for-the-goal-line, 4-yarder and a back-breaking 49-yarder in the fourth quarter. Kamara also added five catches for another 47 yards.

Catch up with all of Tennessee’s former players below. Updates will be posted each week on UTSports.com.

Derek Barnett – DE, Philadelphia Eagles
2018 Regular Season: Games/Starts: 4/4, Tackles: 9 UA, 4 A, 13 Total, Other: 2.5 Sacks, 0 Int., 0 FF, 0 FR

The Nashville native returned home to face Tennessee and started for the fourth straight week for the Eagles in an overtime loss to the Titans. Barnett recorded three tackles, a sack, a tackle for loss and two quarterback hits in the game.

Eric Berry – DB, Kansas City Chiefs
2018 Regular Season: No Stats Recorded 

Berry has yet to see action this season for the Chiefs, who are 4-0 after staging a fourth-quarter comeback to defeat the Denver Broncos on Monday night. The five-time Pro Bowler has been rehabbing an Achilles injury he suffered in last year’s season opener. Berry could make his return this weekend when Kansas City hosts Jacksonville on Sunday afternoon.

Tyler Bray – QB, Chicago Bears (Practice Squad)
Preseason: Games/Starts: 4/1, Comp-Att-Int: 60-97-1, 652 Yds, 1 TD

Bray played in four preseason games for the Chicago Bears in 2018, completing 60-of-97 passes for 652 yards and one touchdown. The California native was named to the Bears’ practice squad to start the 2018 season.

Justin Coleman – DB, Seattle Seahawks
2018 Regular Season: Games/Starts: 4/0, Tackles: 8 UA, 1 A, 9 Total, Other: 0 Sacks, 0 Int., 0 FF, 3 PD

Coleman recorded three tackles to guide the Seahawks to a 20-17 last second win over Arizona on the road to improve to 2-2 on the season.

Britton Colquitt – P, Cleveland Browns
2018 Regular Season: Games/Starts: 4/0, 30 Punts, 1263 Yds, 59 Lg, 42.1 Avg., 14 I-20, 1 TB, 7 FC

In the Browns 42-45 overtime road loss at the Raiders on Sunday, Colquitt had seven punts for 350 yards to average 50 yards a punt. Colquitt placed two punts inside the 20.

Dustin Colquitt – P, Kansas City Chiefs
2018 Regular Season: Games/Starts: 4/0, 13 Punts, 611 Yds, 67 Lg, 47.0 Avg., 5 I-20, 2 TB, 3 FC

Colquitt punted four times in Monday night’s comeback win over divisional foe Denver. The 14-year vet averaged 44.0 yards a punt as the Chiefs improved to 4-0 on the season.

Morgan Cox – LS, Baltimore Ravens
2018 Regular Season: Games/Starts: 4/0

Cox serves as the Ravens’ primary long snapper and has played in all four of the team’s games this season.

Jason Croom – TE, Buffalo Bills
2018 Regular Season: Games/Starts: 4/0, Rec-Yds: 6-64, 10.7 Avg., 26 Lg, 1 TD

Croom had one catch for 13 yards in the Bills road 22-0 loss at Green Bay on Sunday afternoon.

Trevor Daniel – P, Houston Texans
2018 Regular Season: Games/Starts: 4/0, 180 Punts, 756 Yds, 57 Lg, 42 Avg., 10 I-20, 1 TB, 8 FC

Daniel punted five times for 207 yards in Houston’s win at Indianapolis on Sunday. The rookie averaged 41.4 yards per kick and pinned four inside the 20.

Joshua Dobbs – QB, Pittsburgh Steelers
Preseason: Games/Starts: 3/1, Passing Comp-Att-Int: 29-43-2, 434 Yds, 4 TD Rushing Att-Yds: 10-64, 1 TD

Dobbs played in three preseason games for the Steelers, getting the starting nod against Carolina. He completed 29-of-43 passes for 434 yards and four touchdowns while rushing for an additional 64 yards and a score. The Georgia native has not seen action so far in the regular season while serving as the backup to Ben Roethlisberger.

Alex Ellis – TE, Kansas City Chiefs
2018 Regular Season: Games/Starts: 2/0, Rec-Yds: 0-0, 0.0 Avg., 0 TD

Ellis did not play in the Chiefs’ 27-23 win over the Broncos on Monday night.

Ramon Foster – G, Pittsburgh Steelers
2018 Regular Season: Games/Starts: 4/4

Foster made his 119th career start on the offensive line for the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday night in the tough loss to the Baltimore Ravens.

Zach Fulton – G, Houston Texans
2018 Regular Season: Games/Starts: 4/4

Fulton has started all four games at guard for the Texans. The fifth-year pro made his 50th career start in Sunday’s overtime win against Indianapolis.

Rashaan Gaulden – DB, Carolina Panthers
2018 Regular Season: Games/Starts: 3/0, Tackles: 3 UA, 0 A, 3 Total

The Panthers had a bye during Week 4.

Justin Hunter – WR, Pittsburgh Steelers
2018 Regular Season: Games/Starts: 1/0, Rec-Yds: 1-6, 6.0 Avg., 6 Lg, 0 TD

Hunter did not play in the Steelers’ 26-14 loss to the Ravens on Sunday night.

Malik Jackson – DT, Jacksonville Jaguars
2018 Regular Season: Games/Starts: 4/4, Tackles: 8 UA, 3 A, 11 Total, Other: 1 Sacks

Jackson started his fourth game of the season and recorded three tackles and a sack for the Jaguars defense as they held the Jets to just 12 total points. Jacksonville improved to 3-1 on the year with the 31-12 victory.

Ja’Wuan James – T, Miami Dolphins
2018 Regular Season: Games/Starts: 4/4

James has started all four games for the Dolphins this season at tackle. Miami took their first loss of the year on Sunday at New England.

Alexander Johnson – LB, Denver Broncos
2018 Regular Season: Games/Starts: 0/0, Tackles: 0 UA, 0 A, 0 Total, Other: 0 Sacks, 0 Int., 0 FF, 0 FR

Johnson played in three preseason games for the Denver Broncos, recording a tackle in each outing. He has not seen action in either of the Broncos’ four regular-season games.

Alvin Kamara – RB, New Orleans Saints
2018 Regular Season: Games/Starts: 4/4, Rushing Att-Yds: 56-275, 4.91 Avg., 49 Lg, 5 TD
Rec-Yds: 35-336, 9.6 Avg., 35 Lg, 1 TD

Kamara had yet another great game for the Saints in Sunday’s 33-18 win over the New York Giants. The Atlanta native rushed for a season-high three touchdowns and 134 yards and added another 47 yards receiving to help lead New Orleans to its third win of the year.

John Kelly – RB, Los Angeles Rams
Preseason: Games/Starts: 3/0, Rushing Att-Yds: 46-197, 4.3 Avg., 40 Lg, 3 TD
Rec-Yds: 6-18, 3.0 Avg., 12 Lg, 0 TD

Kelly rushed 46 times for 197 yards and three touchdowns through three preseason games for the Rams. The rookie running back has not seen action in any of Los Angeles’ four regular-season contests.

Josh Malone – WR, Cincinnati Bengals
2018 Regular Season: Games/Starts: 4/0, Rec-Yds: 1-12, 12.0 Avg., 0 TD

Malone didn’t record any catches in the Bengals’ 37-36 win over the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday.

Daniel McCullers – DT, Pittsburgh Steelers
2018 Regular Season: Games/Starts: 4/0, Tackles: 1 UA, 0 A, 1 Total, Other: 1 Sacks 

McCullers didn’t record any stats in the Steelers’ 26-14 loss to the Ravens on Sunday night.

Kahlil McKenzie – G, Kansas City Chiefs
Preseason: Games/Starts: 4/0

McKenzie made four appearances in the preseason for the Chiefs and helped pave the way for 397 yards of total offense in the final preseason game against the Packers. McKenzie has not played in either of the Chiefs four regular-season games so far this year.

Emmanuel Moseley – DB, San Francisco 49ers (Practice Squad)
Preseason: Games/Starts: 4/1, Tackles: 6 UA, 0 A, 6 Total, Other: 0 Sacks, 1 PD, 1-6 Int-Yds, 0 FF, 0 FR

Moseley played in four games for the 49ers in the preseason, making six solo tackles and one interception. The rookie was signed to San Francisco’s practice squad prior to Week 1 of the regular season.

Michael Palardy – P, Carolina Panthers
2018 Regular Season: Games/Starts: 3/0, 14 Punts, 643 Yds, 59 Lg, 45.9 Avg., 8 I-20, 1 TB, 8 FC

Palardy and the Panthers had a bye during Week 4 and will host the New York Giants on Sunday.

Cordarrelle Patterson – WR, New England Patriots
2018 Regular Season: Games/Starts: 4/1, Rec-Yds: 8-90, 11.3 Avg., 55 Lg, 1 TD
Rushing Att-Yds: 5-29, 5.8 Avg., 11 Lg
KR-Yds: 6-157, 26.2 Avg., 45 Lg

Patterson hauled in three catches for 54 yards and scored his first-career touchdown as a Patriot. He also had one rush for 11 yards in the Patriots’ 38-7 win over Miami on Sunday.

Jalen Reeves-Maybin – LB, Detroit Lions
2018 Regular Season: Games/Starts: 4/0, Tackles: 3 UA, 2 A, 5 Total 

Reeves-Maybin recorded two tackles for the Lions in a hard-fought 26-24 loss to the Cowboys on Sunday.

Luke Stocker – TE, Tennessee Titans
2018 Regular Season: Games/Starts: 4/3, Rec-Yds: 5-63, 12.6 Avg., 31 Lg, 0 TD

Stocker made his third straight start for the Titans, helping them to a 26-23 win over the defending Super Bowl Champion Philadelphia Eagles. The Kentucky native didn’t have any catches but made some key blocks for Tennessee.

James Stone – C, Chicago Bears (Practice Squad)
Preseason: Games/Starts: 4/1

Stone made four appearances, including one start, in the preseason for the Oakland Raiders before being signed to the Chicago Bears’ practice squad.

Cameron Sutton – DB, Pittsburgh Steelers
2018 Regular Season: Games/Starts: 4/1, Tackles: 8 UA, 0 A,85 Total, Other: 0 Sacks, 2 PD, 1-0 Int-Yds, 1 FF, 0 FR

Sutton continued to play well with three tackles in a tough loss to divisional foe Baltimore on Sunday night.

Jordan Williams – LB, New York Giants
Preseason: Games/Starts: 4/0, Tackles: 3 UA, 0 A, 3 Total, Other: 0 Sacks, 0 PD, 0-0 Int., 0 FF, 0 FR

Williams played in all four preseason games for the Giants, making three tackles. He is currently on injured reserve for New York.

 

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Phillip Fulmer Named to ’18 SEC Legends Class

Phillip Fulmer Named to ’18 SEC Legends Class

Posted on October 2, 2018
Credit: UT Athletics

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – Tennessee Director of Athletics Phillip Fulmer was announced as part of the 2018 AT&T SEC Football Legends class on Tuesday. The class, an assemblage of former football standouts, will be honored at events surrounding the SEC Football Championship Game in Atlanta in December.

The class will be honored at the 2018 SEC Football “Weekend of Champions” Nov. 30-Dec. 1 in Atlanta, Ga., highlighted by the annual SEC Legends Dinner presented by AT&T on Friday, Nov. 30 at the Hyatt Regency in Atlanta.  The group will also be recognized prior to the SEC Football Championship Game, which will be held at the new Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Saturday, Dec. 1.

Fulmer served as head coach of the Tennessee Volunteers from 1992 to 2008, compiling a 152-52 record while leading the Vols to the 1998 BCS National Championship. Tennessee’s 20th head coach, Fulmer is the second winningest football coach in Tennessee history and the third UT coach to capture a national title. His 1997 and 1998 teams won consecutive SEC Championships, and Tennessee racked up a four-year record of 45-5 from 1995-98. During Fulmer’s collegiate playing career, he was an offensive guard for the Vols from 1969-71. He helped coach Bill Battle’s teams post a 30-5 record during those three seasons and was a member of Tennessee’s 1969 SEC Championship team. Fulmer served as a student coach at UT upon his graduation and later served as a full-time assistant coach for the Vols from 1980-92 before rising to head coach. Fulmer was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame in 2012 and now serves as Tennessee’s Director of Athletics.

The 2018 Football Legends Class includes 14 former stars who excelled on the gridiron and helped write the rich history of the sport at their respective institutions. This year’s class includes All-Americans, All-SEC selections and Academic All-Americans. The group represents teams that won National and SEC Championships and are represented in state, school and college football halls of fame.

Joining Fulmer in the 2018 SEC Legends class are: Shaun Alexander (Alabama), Darren McFadden (Arkansas), Ronnie Brown (Auburn), Lawrence Wright (Florida), Hines Ward (Georgia), Rich Brooks (Kentucky), Ronnie Estay (LSU), Jim Miller (Ole Miss), Mardye McDole (Mississippi State), Devin West (Missouri), Eric Norwood (South Carolina), Pat Thomas (Texas A&M) and Zac Stacy (Vanderbilt).

Tennessee Football SEC Legends All-Time
1994 – Bob Johnson
1995 – Doug Atkins
1996 – Condredge Holloway
1997 – John Michels
1998 – Richmond Flowers
1999 – Steve Kiner
2000 – Steve DeLong
2001 – Stanley Morgan
2002 – Johnny Majors
2003 – Reggie White
2004 – Frank Emanuel
2005 – Larry Seivers
2006 – Chip Kell
2007 – Willie Gault
2008 – Doug Dickey
2009 – Heath Shuler
2010 – Al Wilson
2011 – Bobby Majors
2012 – Peerless Price
2013 – Inky Johnson
2014 – Todd Kelly
2015 – Chuck Smith
2016 – Deon Grant
2017 – Chad Clifton
2018 – Phillip Fulmer

 

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Kix Brooks Helps Raise $140,000 to Preserve 93-Year-Old Louisiana Theatre

Kix Brooks Helps Raise $140,000 to Preserve 93-Year-Old Louisiana Theatre

Posted on October 2, 2018

Louisiana native Kix Brooks supported the preservation of a 93-year-old theatre in his home state with a two-day benefit on Sept. 28 and 29 in Franklin Parish that raised $140,000.

Kix hosted a two-day Kickin’ It With Kix fundraiser to help preserve the Princess Theatre in Winnsboro, La., which was originally established in 1925 to showcase silent movies.

Princess Theatre: photo courtesy Wendy Pearl PR

On Sept. 28, Kix headlined an intimate performance at the Princess Theatre, and on Sept. 29 he hosted an event at his farm in Extension, La., that featured dinner, wine from his Arrington Vineyards label, a live auction and more.

“Preserving venues like the Princess, which bring the arts to rural communities, is more important than ever,” said Kix. “The arts inspire and institutions like this theatre provide a necessary public service and a convenient, affordable location to experience live entertainment.”

photo by Curtis Hilbun

Aaron Watson Makes New Christmas Album a Family Affair

Aaron Watson Makes New Christmas Album a Family Affair

Posted on October 2, 2018

Aaron Watson enlisted the help of wife Kimberly and their three kids—Jake, Jack and Jolee Kate—for his new holiday album, An Aaron Watson Family Christmas, which drops on Oct. 5.

The 10-song offering features eight holiday classics and two originals, with family members contributing vocals on six tracks.

“I had so much fun making this with Kim, Jake, Jack, and Jolee Kate, can’t wait for everyone to hear it,” said Aaron via Twitter.

An Aaron Watson Family Christmas Track List

  1. “Lonely Lonestar Christmas”
  2. “Santa Claus Is Coming To Town” (feat. Kimberly Watson, Jake Watson, Jack Watson & Jolee Kate Watson)
  3. “She Stared At Him All Night”
  4. “Christmas Time Is Here” (feat. Jolee Kate Watson & Jack Watson)
  5. “Baby It’s Cold Outside” (feat. Kimberly Watson)
  6. “The Christmas Waltz”
  7. “Jingle Bells” (feat. Kimberly Watson)
  8. “Silent Night”
  9. “Rudolph The Red Nosed Reindeer” (feat. Jake Watson)
  10. “Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas” (Watson Family Greeting)

photo by Tammie Arroyo, AFF-USA.com

Brett Eldredge to Release “Glow Deluxe” Holiday Album With 5 New Songs

Brett Eldredge to Release “Glow Deluxe” Holiday Album With 5 New Songs

Posted on October 2, 2018

Brett Eldredge will drop the deluxe version of his 2016 holiday album, Glow, on Oct. 26.

Glow Deluxe will feature 13 songs from the original album (Target Exclusive) with five new tracks, including “Do You Hear What I Hear,” “Silver Bells,” “Sleigh Ride,” “A Holly Jolly Christmas and “Christmas Time Is Here,” all of which were recorded at Sear Sound in New York City.

“I love Christmas music more than just about anything in the world,” said Brett. “The ride Glow has taken me on has been so much fun, so now we’ve decided to make it deluxe. We’re also touring with these holiday songs in some of the most magical Christmas cities in North America. I can’t wait.”

Brett will support the new album with a five-date mini-tour, including stops in Chicago, New York and Nashville.

Glow Deluxe Track List

  1. “Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!”
  2. “Baby, It’s Cold Outside’ (ft. Meghan Trainor)
  3. “I’ll Be Home For Christmas”
  4. “The Christmas Song”
  5. “Silent Night”
  6. “Glow”
  7. “Do You Hear What I Hear?” *
  8. “Winter Wonderland”
  9. “O Holy Night”
  10. “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas”
  11. “Silver Bells” *
  12. “It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas”
  13. “The First Noel”
  14. “Sleigh Ride” *
  15. “White Christmas”
  16. “A Holly Jolly Christmas” *
  17. “Christmas Time Is Here” *
  18. “The First Noel” (A capella)

* New to the Deluxe edition

Glow Live Tour

  • *Nov. 30 | Windsor, Canada | The Colosseum at Caesars Windsor
  • **Dec. 5 | Chicago, IL | Chicago Theatre
  • **Dec. 11 | New York, NY | Beacon Theatre
  • *Dec.14 | Nashville, TN | CMA Theatre
  • *Dec. 15 | Nashville, TN | CMA Theatre

* On sale Oct. 5
**On sale Oct. 19

photo by Tammie Arroyo, AFF-USA.com

Chase Rice Announces 14-Date “Eyes On You Tour”

Chase Rice Announces 14-Date “Eyes On You Tour”

Posted on October 2, 2018

Chase Rice will hit the road this fall for his Eyes on You Tour.

The 14-date trek will kick off on Nov. 2 in Eugene, Ore., before making additional stops in Detroit, Atlanta, Indianapolis and more. The tour borrows its name from Chase’s current single, which is currently No. 49 on Billboard’s Country Airplay chart after seven weeks.

“Our fans have been singing ‘Eyes On You’ back to us at the top of their lungs all summer long,” says Chase. “They made it a hit at our live shows before it even got to radio, so it’s only right that we name this the Eyes On You Tour and bring our show back to the people who have been so supportive all along.”

Tickets are on sale now.

Eyes On You Tour

  • Nov. 2 | McDonald Theater | Eugene, Ore.
  • Nov. 3 | The Knitting Factory | Spokane, Wash.
  • Nov. 6 | Ace of Spades | Sacramento, Calif.
  • Nov. 10 | Doheny State Park | Dana Point, Calif.
  • Nov. 30 |The Criterion | Oklahoma City, Okla.
  • Dec. 1 | Billy Bob’s Texas | Fort Worth, Texas
  • Dec. 6 |The Filmore | Detroit, Mich.
  • Dec. 7 | Ground Zero | Traverse City, Mich.
  • Dec. 8 | Boondocks Pub | Springfield, Ill.
  • Dec. 13 | Music Farm | Charleston, S.C.
  • Dec. 14 | Buckhead Theatre | Atlanta, Ga.
  • Dec. 15 | Coyote Joe’s | Charlotte, N.C.
  • Dec. 21 | Joe’s Live | Rosemont, Ill.
  • Dec. 22 | 8 Seconds Saloon | Indianapolis, Ind.

photo by Tammie Arroyo, AFF-USA.com

Chris Janson Finds Comfort & Success Writing on His “Back Porch” After Years Spent in Music Row Offices

Chris Janson Finds Comfort & Success Writing on His “Back Porch” After Years Spent in Music Row Offices

Posted on October 2, 2018

After moving to Nashville from Perryville, Mo.—a town of less than 9,000—14 years ago, Chris Janson has been through the proverbial Music City wringer.

For more than a decade, Chris labored away onstage at Lower Broadway clubs and in Music Row writers’ rooms, co-penning songs such as Tim McGraw’s “Truck Yeah” and Justin Moore’s “Off the Beaten Path.” He signed a couple of not-so-successful record deals with BNA Records in 2009 and Bigger Picture Music Group in 2013, dropping two EPs along the way that didn’t make much of a splash, before self-releasing “Buy Me a Boat” in early 2015.

The strength of that song netted him a deal with Warner Bros., leading to his debut album, Buy Me a Boat, in 2015, and his sophomore album, Everybody, in 2017. With the backing of Warner Bros., Chris has found chart success with a number of his recent singles, including “Buy Me a Boat,” Holdin’ Her,” “Fix a Drink” and “Drunk Girl,” which is currently No. 8 on Billboard’s Country Airplay chart.

As Chris told Kix Brooks of American Country Countdown, he’s finally at a point in his career where his “back porch” serves as his venue of choice when it comes to penning songs.

“I used to be one of your quintessential Music Row songwriters and enjoyed doing that whole deal, but then when I was fortunate enough to have a house that I really love and feel at home at, and have a space, frankly, to do it, I always wanted to be that guy who was able to write at home, and, man, that’s what I do,” says Chris to Kix. “As you grow as a songwriter and as an artist, you know, it’s like, ‘What rank are you?’ And, you know, for years and years and years and years and years, I spent so many miles driving to everybody else’s place to write because that’s just what you’ve gotta do when you’re coming up, but once I was fortunate enough to have a couple of established hits of my own as a songwriter and as an artist, people started coming to me, which was nice. And, once they come, then they just are like ‘Oh my God—I don’t ever want to write anywhere else,’ so, dude, my back porch has been graced by the biggest and the best songwriters in this whole business.”

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