SO SAD: Tennessee Volunteers player is dead………..

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. No. 17 Tennessee overcame a halftime deficit led by 21-point scorer Dalton Knecht to defeat No.

20 Illinois 86-79 on Saturday.

With just over 13 minutes remaining, Tennessee (6-3) overcame a four-point deficit to take a six-point lead, led by

eight points from Knecht in a crucial four-minute span. Throughout the stretch, the Illini were held scoreless.

Coach Rick Barnes of Tennessee stated, “Knowing what we had to do on the defensive end, this was the most focus

we had all season.” “Everything you do is challenged by the Illini.”

Brad Underwood, the Illinois coach, remarked of Dalton, “He’s really good.” “Let’s speak honestly. He performs a

decent job of being fouled.

The Vols have completed the majority of the work in their 2024 signing class a few weeks before early national

signing day. The coaching staff believes that they have added a number of elite players that will have an immediate

influence on this group. Mike Matthews, a five-star wide receiver, is one of those athletes. Matthews plays prep

football for Parkview High School in Lilburn, Georgia. He is about 6-2 and 180 pounds. Matthews, who was just

named the Region 4-7A Offensive Player of the Year, has committed to play in the Under Armour All-American

Bowl. After weighing his options, which included USC, Tennessee, Clemson, Georgia, and other universities,

Matthews made his decision official on July 19. After making his selection, he was committed to the Vols and never

showed any

Matthews is entering a position that is riddled with uncertainties. Many players, like Dont’e Thornton and Bru

McCoy, have yet to make their decisions, and Tennessee is still waiting. Throughout the season, a few wide receivers

have also struggled for the Vols. Tennessee has a number of highly talented wide receivers in their potential room.

With or without injuries, the five-star player might see significant playing time. What is his initial basic value to this

staff, I wonder? If it’s really high, there’s a good chance you’ll see him in a slot between four and six before the season

even starts, which would mean he would be the starting team’s backup during his rookie season. Since Matthews is

very physical and can play outside or in the slot when lined up at wide receiver, some may start clamoring for the

true freshman to get more touches and possibly even starting time if he dominates during camp. Regardless of the

course the Vols take when it comes to playing time, it is imperative to at least allow Matthews to get some during the

first season.

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