Watch: Josh Heupel Addresses Media During Open Week

Vols' head coach Josh Heupel met with the media on Wednesday for his lone bye-week press conference to discuss goals for his team before Kentucky

Jack Foster | Oct 27, 2021

The Tennessee Volunteers football head coach Josh Heupel noted in his post-game press conference following the Alabama loss that this team desperately needed a bye-week to become healthier.

Fast forward to Wednesday, and Heupel has the same message. Though he did not provide any specific injury updates on the offensive line, Theo Jackson, etc., he stated that the roster is the thinnest he has ever coached due to injuries.

For more updates on the team's status along with how Heupel plans to spend his bye-week Saturday, watch the video above.

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Published Oct 27, 2021

JACK FOSTER

Jack is a sophomore at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville majoring in Journalism/Electronic Media. Jack grew up in Paris, Tennessee, but now spends the majority of his time in Knoxville doubling as a student and sports journalist for Volunteer Country. Jack has been a sports junkie since he was a young kid and always watched NFL football with his dad on Sundays. Jack still follows the NFL religiously, as he is an avid fantasy football player. Jack started with Volunteer Country in May of 2021 and has since helped provide full coverage of football, baseball and men's and women's basketball. Jack also works as a recurring member of WUTK's Rock Solid Sports show on Wednesdays and Fridays, and he also serves as head sports producer of The Volunteer Channel's Vol News, a student-run show at the University. When Jack is not watching or covering sports, find him on the golf course or back home spending time with his parents, younger sister and friends. Follow Jack on Twitter and Instagram by clicking "Twitter" and "Instagram" to see all of his work with Volunteer Country as well as student media.