Vols Must be Adaptable With Interim Coach at Arkansas

(utsports.com) Back on the grass at Haslam Field, the 12th-ranked Vols are focused on being adaptable against an Arkansas team under interim head coach Bobby Petrino and interim defensive coordinator Chris Wilson.

“It kind of has a feel like the first game of the year,” offensive coordinator Joey Halzle said. “They had the bye, so they can get whatever they want installed and ready to go. Early in the ball game, we just have to call sound football plays and let our guys go play really fast.”

Halzle emphasized adaptability as Tennessee faces a defense with limited tape available.

“You just have to get an idea for what’s coming and let your guys adapt,” Halzle said. “The key is playing fast and competing at a high level.”

On the defensive side of the ball, the Vols are keyed on slowing down one of the top dual-threat quarterbacks in the country in Taylen Green.

“Well, it’s big for my group and for the entire, really first and second level. The inside guys, other guys on the outside and the linebackers, everyone has to do a great job of containing the quarterback. We know that the guy’s rushing. He gets his rushing yards based off of zone read, getting out the pocket. Everybody got to do their job or understand where they need to be at, and do their job, and trust their teammate that he’s going to be where he’s supposed to be.”