Rodney Garner stresses urgency for Vols' defensive line in fall camp
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 12, 2026, 7:00 PM
Last updated Aug 12, 2026
Tennessee's No. 18 football team held its sixth practice of fall camp on August 12 at Haslam Field. Defensive line coach Rodney Garner emphasized the need for improvement, stating that the team's performance has been inconsistent. With the season kickoff against Furman on September 5 at Neyland Stadium approaching, Garner insists the players must focus on daily progress without making excuses for youth or recent losses.
- •Tennessee practiced at Haslam Field on August 12.
- •Rodney Garner addressed the defensive line's inconsistency.
- •Garner urged players to improve daily without excuses.
- •The Vols' season opener is scheduled for September 5.
- •The game will take place at Neyland Stadium.
- 7:00 PMYahoo Sports — Rodney Garner discusses Vols needing to move the needle in fall camp
"Rodney Garner discusses Tennessee's defensive line's sense of urgency in fall camp.
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