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FILE - In this Nov. 3, 2018, file photo, Tennessee defensive lineman Emmit Gooden (93) tackles Charlotte running back Benny LeMay (32) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Knoxville, Tenn. Gooden will miss the entire season with a knee injury, leaving the Volunteers without their most experienced player on a defensive line that has no returning starters. Vols coach Jeremy Pruitt says Gooden tore his anterior cruciate ligament Tuesday, Aug. 6, and will undergo surgery next week. (AP Photo/Wade Payne, File)
Tennessee DL Emmit Gooden out for season with torn ACL

By Steve Megargee Aug. 07, 2019 06:08 PM EDT

Tennessee quarterback Jarrett Guarantano (2) is helped up by offensive lineman Riley Locklear (56) after being knocked down in the second half of an NCAA college football game against Vanderbilt, Saturday, Nov. 24, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
Tennessee has disappointing finish to Pruitt's 1st season

By Steve Megargee Nov. 25, 2018 12:40 PM EST

South Carolina running back Mon Denson (34) runs with the ball against Tennessee linebacker Darrell Taylor (19) during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 27, 2018, in Columbia, S.C. South Carolina defeated Tennessee 27-24. (AP Photo/Sean Rayford)
Leaky run defense remains problematic for Tennessee

By Steve Megargee Oct. 30, 2018 04:09 PM EDT