On the importance of playmakers: Gerald Jones can save the day

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 On the importance of playmakers: Gerald Jones can save the day
One of the most encouraging bits of information coming out of spring practice is that new offensive coordinator Dave Clawson's "system" is designed with flexibility in mind so that the coaches can get the ball to the team's best playmakers. Now we're all fans here, and we love The Papa , but let's be honest. At times, hasn't it seemed like the system trumped personnel, that ... [link]

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Massive Overhaul for Tennessee Football
Published 4/24/2008 by Ryan Ferguson at FanHouse
... On the other side of the ball is Gerald Jones, who was an absolute terror toward the end of the season last year. He's like Berry, but on offense. He'll get several snaps at QB in an Arkansas Wild Hawg-ish type package. Berry, Jones, and perhaps Morley. Those are our stars. ...

VISITING LECTURER: TENNESSEE
Published 6/12/2008 by Holly at EDSBS
... 2. Gerald Jones. Missed most of the first half of the season, but was an all-important playmaker with only limited touches once he got on the field. Against Kentucky, for example, Jones (1) made a fantastic, athletic touchdown catch to send the game to a second overtime; (2) got a key, against-all-odds first down in the third overtime and then the key, touchdown-making block on the next play to send the game to a fourth overtime; and (3) served as a decoy for yet another touchdown. Also spent time as a change-of-pace QB. ...

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