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Here's the high notes of what Coach Jones said, summarized by tweets from Tennessee's media:
Butch Jones at the podium now. Starts his press conference by congratulating the Tennessean;s David Climer on his retirement.
— Daily Beacon Sports (@UTKBeaconSports) October 26, 2015
"Was very proud of our players. I thought they played with great competitive grit. They gave us an opportunity to win..." Butch
— Paul Fortenberry (@Volquest_Paul) October 26, 2015
Butch Jones: "We play winning football and put ourselves in a position to win for 56 minutes. Now it's about elevating our game."
— Troy Provost-Heron (@Troy_Provost) October 26, 2015
Butch: Mark (Stoops) is doing a great, great job at Kentucky. This one’s gonna be a battle.
— GoVols247 (@GoVols247) October 26, 2015
Butch says what jumps out about Kentucky is its explosive offense. "Can score any time they get the football."
— Patrick Brown (@patrickbrownTFP) October 26, 2015
Butch: tried to recruit Patrick Towles at Cincinnati.
— Mike Strange (@Strangemike44) October 26, 2015
CBJ: We were able to impact the QB with 5 sacks
— Seth Stokes (@SethStokesTSE) October 26, 2015
Butch said Tennessee did a good job of creating 3rd and longs against Alabama.
— Jonathan Toye (@JonathanToye1) October 26, 2015
Butch Jones said the ability to create negative plays was the biggest story line of the game. Gave credit to the D-Line.
— Dustin Dopirak (@TennesseeBeat) October 26, 2015
Butch: Jalen Reeves-Maybin is such a master of his craft mentally. He’s very, very smart. One of the reasons he makes so many plays.
— Wes Rucker (@wesrucker247) October 26, 2015
. @UTCoachJones: No, Aaron Medley is our kicker. #Vols
— John Brice (@John_BriceVQ) October 26, 2015
Jones said the lack of depth is part of why the Vols are failing to close out games. Lot of guys playing 70-80 plays.
— Dustin Dopirak (@TennesseeBeat) October 26, 2015
@UTCoachJones on Aaron Medley "He's our kicker...he makes those kicks in practice and he'll get it worked out"
— WVLT Sports Overtime (@wvltsports) October 26, 2015
Jones says he anticipates Jashon Robertson being able to play. Preston Williams should practice Tuesday, will know more on Kendrick Tuesday.
— Rocky Top Insider (@rockytopinsider) October 26, 2015
. @UTCoachJones: Jashon is ahead of other two. Kendrick has elbow and knee. More knee than elbow. Brett done good job w/ rehab, toughness
— John Brice (@John_BriceVQ) October 26, 2015
Jones says he anticipates Jashon Robertson to play Saturday. Preston Williams may practice Tuesday. Brett Kendrick still up in the air.
— Cory Gunkel (@CoryGunkel) October 26, 2015
Butch says Brett Kendrick has a knee and an elbow injury and they will know more on him tomorrow.
— Paul Fortenberry (@Volquest_Paul) October 26, 2015
Jones said Preston Williams should be able to practice tomorrow and Jashon Robertson should be ready for Saturday's game.
— Dustin Dopirak (@TennesseeBeat) October 26, 2015
Butch on whether Evan Berry will get looks on offense: No, because we’re gonna get him more reps at safety.
— Wes Rucker (@wesrucker247) October 26, 2015
CBJ: North isn't 100% right now but he's giving everything he has
— Seth Stokes (@SethStokesTSE) October 26, 2015
Butch says offense has been limited due to lack of receiver depth.
— Charlie BOOris (@Charlie_Burris) October 26, 2015
Butch: You're going to be hard-pressed to find any offense in the country only playing 5-6 receivers, which Vols have had to do this season.
— Patrick Brown (@patrickbrownTFP) October 26, 2015
CBJ: we have a lot of confidence in Justin Martin. He has great instincts, great length and is very competitive
— Seth Stokes (@SethStokesTSE) October 26, 2015
Butch: Some of those late throws Bama made in 4thQ, those were well defended. Just great throws and catches. Give them credit. They’re good.
— GoVols247 (@GoVols247) October 26, 2015
Butch Jones on Patrick Towles: "He's a winner. We could see that, and we knew he could make every throw."
— Cory Gunkel (@CoryGunkel) October 26, 2015
Butch Jones: I'm not a very good golfer.
— Charlie BOOris (@Charlie_Burris) October 26, 2015
"Now it's what you do with those experiences. How do you apply them this week?" Butch on the FR OL continuing to get better moving forward.
— Paul Fortenberry (@Volquest_Paul) October 26, 2015
Butch on Jones/Hall: Poised, calm, very few mental errors. Sometimes they looked like freshmen. I was proud of them.
— Patrick Brown (@patrickbrownTFP) October 26, 2015
Butch on Cory Vereen: He played with a relentless approach.
— Jonathan Toye (@JonathanToye1) October 26, 2015
Butch: Corey Vereen showed explosiveness off the ball at Bama. He was relentless as ever, but he was even better technically off the edge.
— GoVols247 (@GoVols247) October 26, 2015
CBJ: We want to recruit individuals that love football and loves to recruit. That's what I love about Justin Martin. He loves to compete.
— Seth Stokes (@SethStokesTSE) October 26, 2015
Butch giving credit to Justin Martin and Jauan Jennings a lot of credit for their 'competitive spirit.'
— Paul Fortenberry (@Volquest_Paul) October 26, 2015
. @UTCoachJones: Any time Peyton can be on our sidelines, be in locker room, that's what Tennessee fball is all about. Greatest QB all-time
— John Brice (@John_BriceVQ) October 26, 2015
Butch on Cam Sutton: Not injured. He's fine. He's wore down some, he's played a lot of snaps.
— Rob Lewis (@Volquest_Rob) October 26, 2015
Butch also called Peyton the best quarterback of all time. His oc Mike Debord might have something to say about that. He coached Tom Brady.
— Jonathan Toye (@JonathanToye1) October 26, 2015
Butch on the receivers: We haven't had much consistency there with the injuries (North, Williams, Johnson, etc).
— Patrick Brown (@patrickbrownTFP) October 26, 2015
Jones: "I think Jalen Hurd is one of the best backs in the country. I don't think he's getting the credit he deserves."
— Dustin Dopirak (@TennesseeBeat) October 26, 2015
"I think Jalen Hurd needs to start being in the conversation for elite running backs." Butch
— Paul Fortenberry (@Volquest_Paul) October 26, 2015
Butch pitching Jalen Hurd deserves more national recognition again. 92 positive yards, 0 negative at Alabama.
— Mike Strange (@Strangemike44) October 26, 2015
Jones: "I don't like the term failure. I'm all about positives and moving forward."
— Troy Provost-Heron (@Troy_Provost) October 26, 2015
CBJ: It's a week to week season, I'm only focused on a week long winning streak
— Seth Stokes (@SethStokesTSE) October 26, 2015