Chase Burns’ pitching also was noteworthy. The Vols hit nine home runs in three games, including a dramatic come-from-behind victory in the series opener. 12 or higher, and seven of its losses have come against SEC teams ranked sixth or higher.īeating Vanderbilt is such dominant fashion bodes well for the rest of the season.
Eight of the Vols’ losses have come against teams ranked No. Strength of schedule hasn’t hurt its ranking. 16 in the USA TODAY Sports coaches poll with a record of 26-14 and 8-10 in the SEC. I think we found our identity.”Įven at its worst, Tennessee remained in the Top 25. Nobody was left out – coaches, managers and players were all involved. “We didn’t have what you would call a ‘team meeting,’ but we had a few gatherings,” he said. It brought the team closer together, according to Scott. Fans were beginning to wonder if Tennessee would fall short of the NCAA Tournament, which has become a routine destination under sixth-year coach Tony Vitello.Įventually, the four-game losing streak might be remembered as a rallying point. Before that, the Vols had been upset at home by Tennessee Tech and lost three consecutive games against Arkansas. One series sweep doesn’t mean the team suddenly will match last year’s Vols in proficiency.īut Tennessee’s success against Vanderbilt signified a much-needed change of direction. They prevailed against Vanderbilt because of better hitting, fielding, and pitching. Removing the attire from a locker room closet doesn’t mean the current Vols will repeatedly overwhelm the opposition. Those Vols dressed for success in a Daddy Hat and fur coat. VanderbiltĪDAMS: Why boosters of Tennessee athletics have extra incentive to invest more in NILĪDAMS: LSU-Tennessee baseball transfer battles will figure prominently in SEC showdownĮSTES: Making sense of this wild Tennessee baseball-Vanderbilt series as Vols vie for sweep
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