Day One of SEC Media Days didn’t disappoint, as Caleb Calhoun and Dave Hooker were able to speak with a Tennessee Football legend and a legend within the conference. They also touched on the Missouri Tigers and LSU Tigers, including interviews with people affiliated with both.
Hendon Hooker makes SEC Media Days appearance
Former Vols quarterback Hendon Hooker, now with the Detroit Lions, was at the Grand Hyatt in Nashville for SEC Media Days on Monday. Hooker spoke with Off the Hook Sports about UT’s offense under Josh Heupel and what Joe Milton III should be able to do going forward.
Tony Barnhart on SEC’s future, rivalries, Tennessee-Georgia
College football analyst Tony Barnhart spoke Monday at SEC Media Days about what to expect between the Tennessee Vols and the Georgia Bulldogs this year, if the rivalry has any future given the expansion of the league and what the best format with 16 teams is going forward. Also, are UGA’s off-field discipline issues a problem?
Matt Moscona talks LSU
After Further Review host Matt Moscona of ESPN Radio throughout southern Louisiana discussed the LSU Tigers Monday and the success they had after losing to the Volunteers 40-13 last year in Baton Rouge. Moscona broke down where LSU stands when it comes to NIL and the future of the program with Brian Kelly at the helm.
Eli Drinkwitz tries to dodge questions at SEC Media Days
Missouri Tigers head coach Eliah Drinkwitz filibustered his opening statements at SEC Media Days Monday and acknowledged that it was because he didn’t want to answer questions. Also, Mizzou offensive lineman Javon Foster spoke with Off the Hook about the prospects for the team this year and if UT ran up the score in 2022.
NCAA, Tennessee state law at odds
Reports surfaced that the Tennessee attorney general threatened to sue the NCAA if Tennessee Football received a bowl ban for the violations committed under Jeremy Pruitt, saying that it would be in violation of new state laws. Does this further prove the NCAA is dead?