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Letter from the Editor: Welcome, parents Hey Vol parents! I’m glad you’re here.

We published our first Parent’s Guide last year and knew right off the bat how important this issue is to you parents. My mom went to UT, so she knew enough about this university to feel knowledgable. You may be walking onto this campus for the first time, and we’re happy to help you find your place here.

You’re one of the most important parts of the Vol experience as you support your student as they go through some of the best — and most challenging — times of their lives.

One of my biggest goals as the Editor-inChief of the Daily Beacon is to give students, faculty and staff the utmost information to help their experience on Rocky Top. It’s my biggest pleasure to help do the same for you parents as you descend upon Vol country for the 2019 Fall Family Weekend.

In this issue, you’ll find resources, tips, opinions, events and updates on what’s happening on our campus. We’ve carefully crafted every piece of content to ensure that you’re receiving the most you can out of this guide.

I’m excited you’re here on Rocky Top! There’s nothing we love more than sharing our campus with you.

Go Vols!

the Young Americans For Freedom Foundation and their placement of 2,997 American flags in honor of the lives lost that day.

Never forget.

P.S.: As this issue falls on the anniversary of the terrorist attacks on 9/11, I wanted to voice our support for the families and people affected by that day. Our thoughts are with you and our hearts are hopeful that we as journalists never have to cover an event as tragic as that one, and that we are headed toward a world with less bad and more good. Check out our website for an article highlighting students from UT’s chapter of

Traditions, legend and superstition at UT BAILEY FRITZ City News Editor

For a lot of those that are new to the University of Tennessee campus, finding your way around a campus of rich football culture can be hard. There are many traditions and legends that can be hard to understand if you’re not familiar with the campus, so here is a list of UT’s most well-known traditions.

Torchbearer and Torch Night If you have ever been to Circle Park, you may have noticed that it is centered around one large, prominent statue known as the Torchbearer.

The Torchbearer is a symbol of pride, education and empathy for those in attendance at UT, as the motto engraved on it reads “one that beareth a torch standeth in shadow to give light to others.” This is in reference to current students lighting the path for the education of the next generation.

Freshman students usually attend a ceremony called Torch Night, where the new Volunteers learn about this motto, what it stands for and how they can learn to make an impact at this university.

Torch Night has been a tradition since 1925, and this meaningful event does not seem that it will be leaving anytime soon.

Vol Walk Two hours before kickoff on game day, there is only one place you can find any UT student anticipating the game: Vol Walk.

The Vol Walk is basically a combination of a pep rally, parade and tailgate in order to raise spirits for the football game. It runs from the

File / The Daily Beacon Torchbearer statue in Circle Park down to Gate 21 of Neyland Stadium.

The Pride of Southland Marching Band is always in attendance in order to pump up the crowd, as well as the football players, coaches and staff. If you’re lucky, you might even get to snap a photo with a popular player.

Rocky Top At any UT football game, tailgate or even just a walk around campus, people are constantly blaring one specific song by the name of Rocky Top. Rocky Top is a legendary song on this campus, as it has served as UT’s go-to song for the marching band since 1972. It even became a Tennessee state song as a result in 1982.

Although it was only written in a few minutes, that has not hindered the success of the song. In 1967, its writers had been working on writing

many slow tempo songs, and they were bored of it, so they decided to use some time to create faster, happier song. Since then, it has become a symbol of excitement and a symbol of UT for many.

Superstition: Don’t step on the seal The seal: a round, presidential seal embedded into the walkways of UT’s campus. If you get the chance to see one on a busy school day, you may notice something strange; no student will ever set foot on the seal.

The superstition around UT is that if any student happens to step on the seal, they will not graduate within four years. Although this is a scary notion for some, yet expected for some others — it is still hard to catch a glimpse of someone stepping on it.

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Parents Weekend: UT resources available to aid parents year-round ALEXANDRA DEMARCO Campus News Editor

tion for parents looking to alter their financial plan.

The Parents Association

As much as college is a transitory time for students, it is also a big transition for parents as well. UT has a variety of resources available to assist parents during this time period, covering everything from financial aid to general support.

One Stop Student Services The function of this resource is explained in its title: One Stop is the one place parents need to call get answers to all questions regarding financial aid, scholarships, grants, funds, transcripts and more. One Stop is available via telephone from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday through Thursday and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Friday. Additionally, One Stop is located on the bottom floor of Hodges library, and they take walk-ins from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday.

Parent PLUS Loans PLUS loans are special loans designed for students and their parents. These loans can cover up to the full price of attendance, minus any other financial aid and may be a good op-

This is the number one general information resource for parents at UT. Parents can obtain an email membership with the organization for free. The association’s newsletter covers a variety of topics that concern students and their families, including updates on campus events, safety issues and other incidents — as well as reminders about important dates and activities. Parents can join the mailing list by emailing parents@utk.edu.

Additionally, parents can pay a one-time membership fee of $40 to have access to a plethora of more parent-oriented resources, such as hotel discounts, admission to special family events at UT, an annual parent calendar and the opportunity for their students to be considered for additional scholarships.

The Parents Council The Parents Council is perhaps the most involved option for parents looking to make a change at UT. Membership requires a yearly leadership gift of $1,000, which is considered a tax-deductible gift to the university’s Parents

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and Family Funds. The council meets twice a year and works to represent the members of the Parents Association and their students. Additionally, campus administrators collaborate with the Parents Council to address university issues brought forward by concerned parents.

This organization requires more commitment than the Parents Association; council members are expected to volunteer at family events on campus, plan events, support UT programming and help with university recruitment.

UT Newsletter The UT newsletter is an efficient and free way to remain up to date on what’s happening at your student’s school. To subscribe, all you have to do is enter your email address on the newsletter’s website, and the news will be delivered straight to your email inbox.

UT - Unofficial Facebook Parent Group Although, as indicated in the header, this Facebook group is “unofficial” and not affiliated with the university, it has nearly 3,000 members and is heavily utilized by Vol parents.

Parents ask questions, share stories and give advice. It can be a great source of support for parents of college students experiencing the

same challenges and learning curves, such as dropping a student off at college for the first time.

Center for Health Education & Student Wellness The Center for Health Education & Wellness has implemented resources to help parents of college students obtain medical assistance for their children. Parents, if you feel that your child is unwell, struggling or needs assistance, do not hesitate to call the center’s hotline, 865-974-HELP. Although FERPA’s dictate the amount of information your child is required to share with you regarding their medical history, you are still able to call this hotline anytime you are concerned about your student.

UT Police Department Keep the UTPD’s phone numbers handy in case of emergency. The department’s nonemergency phone number is 865-974-3114, and their emergency phone number 865-9743111. Any and all safety concerns regarding students can be directed to the UTPD.

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What to do on Rocky Top this Fall Family Weekend KYLIE HUBBARD Editor-in-Chief

Fall Family Weekend, hosted by New Student & Family Programs, kicks off Friday, with plenty of events for visiting families as both a part of and separate from the annual event.

Friday, September 13 Families are welcome at Circle Park for check-in Friday afternoon. Visitors will pick up Family Weekend registration materials, favors, name-tags and football game tickets with a valid photo I.D. Check-in starts at 3 p.m. in Circle Park.

After checking in, families will be able to visit campus partner representatives while participating in various activities including Scarves By You and previewing the silent auction. Check-in and the kickoff event will end at 7 p.m.

Tony Award-winning musical “Million Dollar Quartet” will show at the Clarence Brown Theatre main stage at 7:30 p.m. The play is set in 1956, showcasing an impromptu jam session at the Sun Record Studios with Elvis Presley, Jerry Lee Lewis, Carl Perkins and Johnny Cash.

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Saturday, September 14 Family Weekend Tailgate will start game-day on Saturday, with a tailgate and brunch in Circle Park. Food, fun and games will be provided from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. During the tailgate, families can support the Parents & Families Fund during a silent auction. Auction items are compiled and donated by Parents Association members and local businesses.

Scarves by You will also be on site for the tailgate.

The Vol Walk will start at 9:45 a.m. as the football team and its coaches and staff walk to Neyland Stadium down Volunteer Boulevard and Peyton Manning Pass. Families are encouraged to watch from the Torchbearer Plaza in Circle Park.

Toyota Volunteer Village will host pregame festivities for fans of all ages starting three and a half hours before kick-off.

The large tailgate features appearances

by Smokey, Junior Smokey, cheerleaders and the dance team. Find the tailgate in the Humanities Plaza.

At 10:20 a.m., the Pride of the Southland Marching Band will march to Neyland Stadium. The band marches up Volunteer Boulevard, crossing the Pedestrian Bridge by the Student Union before

turning onto Middle Drive and onto Phillip Fulmer Way. Once on Phillip Fulmer, the band performs their “Salute (to) the Hill” before marching into Gate 21.

The Office of Sustainability will be on site to help make game day zero waste.

Tailgate Team members will hand out recycling bags and game day pins to tailgaters. Stadium & Campus Sweep members will assist office staff with picking up bags and stray recyclables around the stadium. Those interested in volunteering can contact the Office of Sustainability.

Friday, September 13 - Sunday, September 15 Families coming into Knoxville can also enjoy getting to know downtown Knoxville and enjoy the 2019 Knoxville Film Festival at Regal Downtown West Cinema 8. The festival supports local filmmakers and provides a chance for cinema lovers to come together to support local cinematographers.

Festival passes are $50, for students the price is $30, however individual film block passes cost $10. With a variety of movies from narrative features to narrative shorts to documentaries, there is something for everyone.

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Campus and personal safety through the missions of CHEW, UTPD CALISTA BOYD Copy Chief With the start of a new semester, students begin navigating their academic and social lives independently – with independence comes greater exposure to a variety of new safety risks.

Two organizations on campus exist to reduce these safety risks and embolden students to live responsible lives. The Center for Health Education and Wellness and UT Public Safety alongside UT Police Department both work to facilitate safety on campus.

Michele Dorsainvil, CHEW interim director, emphasized that the mission of CHEW is to empower students to thrive, in relation to the 8 dimensions of wellness defined by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration.

With students in mind, CHEW’s approach to safety does not include forcing them to follow strict policies. “All of the work we do around substance use, the goal is to empower students to make responsible decisions,� Dorsainvil said. “So, it is not to tell students what to do, but it is to

empower them.�

CHEW wants to help students build individual decision-making skills that will help students make responsible choices in the longterm.

Dorsainvil mentioned that CHEW has active programs on campus, and there will be several events in the upcoming months. October is Substance Abuse Prevention Month and will include a series of events that cover topics such as substance avoidance, consent and recovery.

CHEW’s Safe Fall Break event will happen on October 14, and it is geared at promoting safety and consent during fall break. “The intention of Safe Fall Break is to empower students to have a safe fall break with activities that may not involve substances,�

Dorsainvil said. “We are going to talk about what other things you could do during the break time — as well as consent and being an active bystander.�

Being an active bystander is a big part of enhancing safety on campus. Safety depends on bystanders making responsible reports if they observe a situation that can be dangerous to students or themselves.

Aside from personal wellness safety, the campus is also looked after by the UT Police

Department. The public information officer for UT Public Safety and UT Police Department Lola Alapo explained that the police department on campus is available 24 hours a day, every day of the year to facilitate student safety and safety on campus.

UTPD offers several programs to promote campus safety. “UTPD regularly offers students, faculty and staff a variety of education and outreach programs, including alcohol awareness, personal safety and Rape Aggression Defense (RAD),�

Alapo said. “These courses are available free of charge. ‌ The campus community may request them at any time.â€?

Getting involved and helping campus safety can be as simple as raising self-awareness and attending programs offered by UTPD to increase personal safety.

The largest crime on campus, according to Alapo, is theft. Operation ID is a new initiative aimed at combating theft or lost items and is easily-accessible online through the UTPD website. “Operation ID is a way for Vols to register their valuables with UT Police, so we can get it back to them if and when they are found,�

Alapo said.

This resource allows students to keep track of the items they have lost. It will also hopefully reduce misplaced items and return stolen ones to their owners.

As for physical resources on campus, there are blue light phones placed strategically around the campus area in order for fast police assistance. Also, there is a mobile app called LiveSafe that can be downloaded.

This app gives the downloader easy access to on-campus resources like the UT Police Department, the Student Health Center and Facilities Services. “Vols can submit tips ‌ using texts, pictures, videos and audio files. The app’s most popular feature is its SafeWalk feature, which allows users to have a contact virtually accompanying them while they’re walking or driving,â€? Alapo said.

UT Police exists on campus for overall university safety – accessing UTPD’s and CHEW’s resources and educational programs are easy and can make a difference.

To find more information on campus safety programs with the Center of Health and Wellness, go to their website. For more information on the programs offered by UTPD, check out their webpage as well.

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Knoxville bucketlist: Must-dine restaurants in Knox for non-locals BAILEY FRITZ City Editor

For students and parents who may not know their way around the shining city of Knoxville, choosing where to eat can be a tough decision.

Here is a list of the most well-known, loved restaurants close to campus that anyone can enjoy.

Calhoun’s on the River Known as the restaurant with the “best ribs in America,” Calhoun’s on the River is the perfect place to go for a nice yet not too extravagant dining experience.

Calhoun’s first opened up in 1983 right on Kingston Pike, just minutes from campus.

They offer many traditional southern comfort foods like BBQ, biscuits, ribs and much more.

The franchise has many locations all throughout Knoxville, but the one closest to campus is located right on the Tennessee River.

Grab a seat close to the window to catch a view of the Henley Street bridge and a glimpse of the beautiful greenery of South Knoxville.

Copper Cellar Right off campus is a road by the name of Cumberland Avenue, known to locals as the Strip. The Strip is the go-to place for a late night food run for any student or local. How-

ever, it is not only home to fast food like McDonald’s or Taco Bell, but also restaurants like Copper Cellar.

Copper Cellar has been located on the Strip since 1975, making it one of the oldest restaurants on the Strip. Their motto reads: “Simple foods made with quality ingredients. Served professionally in a clean, attractive atmosphere,” and they definitely live up to their message.

Yassin’s Falafel House Although it may be pretty easy to find some comfort food like burgers or BBQ anywhere in Knoxville, sometimes it can be a little hard to find something to expand flavor horizons; however, Yassin’s Falafel House has it covered.

This cute local restaurant located right downtown supplies Knoxvillians with all their Mediterranean food needs, with delicious gyros, falafel, salads, hummus and more.

Despite the fact that the restaurant was only opened in 2014, Yassin’s was named the “Nicest Place in America” by Readers Digest in 2018, leading to the business gaining a huge amount of recognition and appreciation for their comforting service, story and motivation.

The Tomato Head No restaurant list would be complete without a local pizza place, and the Tomato Head is the most well-known one in Knoxville. Located

Tomato Head, 12 Market Square, is open seven days a week serving a variety of pizzas, sandwiches and desserts. Gabriela Szymanowska / The Daily Beacon on Market Square and Kingston Pike, this artsy restaurant has something for anyone who is looking to eat some high quality pizza. The restaurant serves many different unique pizzas, pastas, soups, salads and more.

The Tomato Head consistently works to support local artists of many sorts, as they hold poetry readings, small concerts and display local artists’ work. They also hold monthly exhibits for all arts.

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From Hill to Hill: Parenting isn’t cheap, and that’s okay

EVAN NEWELL Opinions Editor

I am by no means an authority on parenting.

As a person who can hardly make enough time to cook meals and do laundry during the week, I’m beyond underqualified to be a parent. I’m hesitant to say that I could even take care of a houseplant, much less a small, needy human being.

But while I’ve never been a parent, I have been parented for quite some time now, and I think I have enough self-awareness to know that being a parent is expensive.

I’m not the only one that thinks so. Homer Simpson, the quintessential American parent, expresses this very concern in the way only he can, saying, “I have 3 kids and no money. Why can’t I have no kids and 3 money?”

It costs more than just 3 money to raise a kid in this country.

Middle-income families typically spend around $13,000 per kid every year. If, like me, you think in practical terms, that’s enough money for over 4,000 Cookout milkshakes, 1,000 Bud Lights at Neyland or 400 UT parking tickets — a tall price to pay for a tiny person that kind of looks like you.

And if people are spending that kind of money on their children, you’d expect them to at least pull their weight. On the contrary, kids don’t even help out around the house as much as they used to. One study found that while 82 percent of parents did chores growing up, only 28 percent make their kids do them now.

All of this is to say that having a kid is economically irresponsible. There may have been a time when it was a good financial decision, giving you an extra hand around the farm or another employee in the family business, but that time has long gone.

In other social issues, however, economic responsibility is all the rage these days. People in all sorts of fields are using economics as

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their main argument in favor of generous social policies.

You’ll find journalists saying that building more affordable housing can boost a city’s economic productivity or that immigrants are in many ways good for the U.S. economy.

You’ll see academics boasting that investing in public education generates more revenue for state and local governments. You’ll even run across cocky student columnists who say that spending more on our bureaucracies can actually bring in more money than it costs .

These arguments are all about money, and while they are valid and important, they can’t be sufficient on their own.

Why? Because this economic-minded reasoning is shallow, and it can put new policies in a bad position.

Take public education for example. Imagine we decide to spend more on education based solely on the idea that it will generate revenue for our government. A few years later, if the numbers show that it’s actually not paying off, then we would have no choice but to cut it back.

But deep down, we probably wouldn’t want that, right? We know that education has value beyond its cost-effectiveness, but that value can be harder to articulate. To rationalize keeping this policy around, our arguments would have to be rooted in something more

essential, like the fact that improved education gives kids opportunities to learn new things and grow into thoughtful, self-sufficient adults.

All too often, though, we seem to be focused on the money alone. When we just talk about economic concerns, we can ignore and even forget our real policy goals. We keep putting our mouth where our money is, and if all we can talk about is money, our policies will fall short of what we really want from our society.

Again, I am absolutely not a parent, but I’d be willing to bet that most parents think there’s something to raising kids that makes it worth at least the $13,000 a year they spend, and telling them that they’re making the wrong economic decision would seem to miss the point entirely.

Evan Newell is a senior majoring in chemical engineering. He can be reached at enewell2@vols.utk. edu.

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The design of a Florida boy has gone a long way in the hearts of Vol Nation.

Florida elementary school teacher Laura Snyder shared a photo of a heartbroken student on Facebook earlier this week after he was made fun of for his homemade college colors shirt, which adorned a handmade UT logo.

An outpouring of support from the Knoxville community arrived Friday in the form of a Volunteer Proud Pack.

The package included notebooks, hats, a football signed by Jeremy Pruitt and letters from the volunteer community.

“My student was so amazed at all the goodies in the box. He proudly put on the jersey and one of the many hats in the box. All who saw had either goosebumps or tears while we explained that he had inspired and touched the lives of so many people,” Snyder said on Facebook Friday. “When I told him that his design was being made into a real shirt

and people wanted to wear it, his jaw dropped. He had a big smile on his face, walked taller, and I could tell his confidence grew today! Thank you to the UT Nation for that!!”

The Volunteer Proud Pack wasn’t the only surprise for the student. UT’s VolShop took the t-shirt design and turned it into a t-shirt, with a portion of the sales benefiting STOMP Out Bullying. Within hours of the shirt’s availability for pre-order, the VolShop website crashed. Over 16,000 shirts have been pre-ordered, and the VolShop announced Monday that all of the proceeds from the shirts will benefit the bullying prevention organization at the request of the student’s family.

“As the Volunteers, the University of Tennessee believes in putting others before ourselves. We’re so glad we were able to support this student, put a smile on his face and bring more orange into his life,” Director of Media Relations Tyra Haag said. “In the true spirit of UT, alumni, fans and honorary Volunteers around the world have stepped up.”

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All you need to know to attend Saturday’s game against Chattanooga CAROLINE JORDAN Managing Editor

With the start of each fall semester comes the ever looming question: How will the football team do this year?

Regardless of the team’s record, UT fans are consistently loyal, meaning that the traffic patterns on game days are also consistent. To a new student and their family, road closures and impossible parking make Saturdays seem like pandemonium; luckily for you, I have the tricks of the trade on how to get in and out of campus relatively unscathed.

Parking Most of the on-campus lots and garages are reserved for pass holders; however, there are limited $25 spots at the UT Visitors Center (no shuttle service), lot S12 on Lake Ave. and the old sports bubble, now a parking lot, on Andy Holt Ave. Metered parking throughout Fort Sanders goes for $25/day, payable by credit card.

Knoxvilletn.gov gives detailed information about metered parking and downtown garages, ranging from free to $40.

Tips: 1. If your student lives in Fort Sanders,

or you know someone who does, kindly ask to park in their driveway. 2. East Tennessee Children’s Hospital (ETCH) allows game day parking, with all proceeds benefiting the hospital.

ETCH offers four different parking locations, with prices ranging from $15 to $25.

Before kick-off Preparation for home football games actually begins three days before the game itself: tailgating tents are set up each Wednesday before a game, ready to host families and alumni.

The day of, though, things start to get more complicated.

According to utsports.com, “Three (3) hours before kickoff, Phillip Fulmer Way will be closed from Middle Way Drive to Tee Martin Drive,” along with Peyton Manning Pass. This Saturday’s game kicks off at 12 p.m., so those roads close at 9 a.m.

The Vol Walk, the football team’s walk to the stadium, starts at 9:45 a.m. from the Torchbearer statue in Circle Park. Before each home game, fans line Peyton Manning Pass to see this year’s team up close and personal.

The Pride of the Southland Band marches to the stadium at 10:20 a.m. on a slightly different route than the team. The Pride will walk along Volunteer Blvd., across Pedestrian Bridge, onto Middle Drive and then onto Phillip Ful-

Dravin Irvine, Contributor mer Way, into the stadium through Gate 21.

Tip: The most efficient way to see UT’s campus and traditions is by foot, making game day the perfect opportunity to explore Rocky Top!

Post-Game Right before the fourth quarter of the game, fewer and fewer roads are open, forcing traffic onto the highway and out of campus.

On campus, the following roads are impacted: Lake Loudon Blvd., Alcoa Hwy, Hall of Fame Drive, Kingston Pike, Neyland Drive, Phillip Fulmer Way, Peyton Manning Pass,

17th Street, Volunteer Blvd West, Cumberland Ave., Clinch Ave. Bridge and 11th Street.

Because UTPD’s main goal is to get everyone out of campus and onto the highway as efficiently as possible, it is best to wait out the traffic and see more of campus.

Tip: To avoid traffic, get a bite to eat on Cumberland Ave. at places like Brenz Pizza, The Half Barrel, Copper Cellar or Sunspot to name a few.

Game days can be long and logistically difficult, but at the end of the day, Tennessee fans always show out to support the Vols, especially with their families.

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There was one point in the offseason that the overwhelming consensus was that the Tennessee football team would be 3-0 as they head into their SEC slate in week four.

Two games into the 2019 season and the Vols have been forced to realize a harsh reality: Going 1-6 heading into the back-half of the season is a real possibility.

Stranger things have happened, but a 0-2 start against two non-Power Five foes doesn’t exactly scream optimism with games against Florida, Alabama, Georgia and Mississippi State still on the docket.

Regardless, Tennessee has proven that they are in no position yet to be looking ahead to a tough SEC slate. Their focus now shifts to the Chattanooga Mocs, their first and only FCS opponent on the 2019 schedule.

The Mocs (1-1) return to Neyland Stadium on Saturday for the first time since the 2014 season, a game the Vols won 45-10 in Butch Jones’ second season.

As for 2019, Chattanooga is lead by firstyear head coach Rusty Wright and are coming off of a 41-20 loss at the hands of Jacksonville State last weekend.

Being from northeast Alabama, Chattanooga is a team that Pruitt is familiar with.

“When you look at (Chattanooga) this week, I’m very familiar with these guys, especially their offensive and defensive coordinators,” Pruitt said. “I’ve known both guys for several years, and they really do a fantastic job. I’m familiar with the conference they pay in.

“If you look at them, they’re very well coached (and) have good players at all three levels on the defensive side of the ball.”

On offense, the Mocs are lead by Mississippi State transfer quarterback Nick Tiano, who has thrown for over 400 yards and one touchdown through two games this season.

For the third-straight week, Tennessee’s defense will face a dual-threat signal-caller in Tiano.

“Their quarterback is a big guy that can spin the ball out there and hurt you in the run game,” Pruitt said. “What they do offensively, there is a lot of quarterback run to it. They put a lot on the quarterback, and they have big guys up front. They have returning running backs and a couple of good wide receivers too.”

The good news for the Vols defensive front going up against an experienced Chattanooga offensive line is that the group appeared to take a big step forward versus BYU last week, resulting in two sacks and a pair of tackles for loss.

Both of those sacks and TFLs were by junior LaTrell Bumphus. He was one of two young defensive players that stood out to Pruitt in the

BYU loss.

“I thought there were two guys on our defense this week that really just try and do what the coaches ask them to do,” Pruitt said. “They don’t try to do anything else. I think LaTrell (Bumphus) is one. When we started fall camp, he was fourth team. We’ve got to get more guys doing things like LaTrell.”

In addition to Tiano, the defense will also be tasked with stopping the Mocs’ run game, headed up by freshman running back Ailym Ford, who rushed for 127 yards and a touchdown against Jacksonville State, good for an average of nearly six yards per carry.

On the other side of the ball, Tennessee’s offensive line is also coming off of a better outing than what they displayed against Georgia State in week one.

The Vols’ run and pass game benefited too, with junior running back Ty Chandler racking up more than 150 yards on the ground and redshirt junior quarterback Jarrett Guarantano having time to throw the ball.

They will be facing a Chattanooga defense that ‘gets after it,’ according to Pruitt.

“Defensively, they have some guys upfront,” Pruitt said. “They have two safeties that were preseason all-conference. They have a returning inside linebacker that had 98 tackles last year. These guys are used to winning.

They played Jacksonville State last week and got around those guys pretty good.”

For Tennessee, Saturday presents an opportunity for more growth, something they’ve had to do quickly and in the hardest of ways. Pruitt says the team will continue to improve.

“These guys are going to continue to improve,” Pruitt said. “We’ve got lots of young guys in our program that maybe weren’t ready to play in that first game, they may not be ready to play in the second game. That’s kind of where we’re at as a program; there’s lots of opportunity there.”

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