Football
October 18, 2022
NEW YORK — Protecting and paving the way for the nation’s No. 1 offense, Tennessee’s offensive line has been named to the 2022 Joe Moore Award Midseason Honor Roll by the Foundation for Teamwork. The award is presented to the most outstanding offensive line unit in college football.
The Vols are one of 22 teams named to the midseason honor roll and one of five from the SEC. Other squads on the list include: Alabama, Air Force, Appalachian State, Arkansas, Coastal Carolina, Illinois, Kansas State, Michigan, Minnesota, Ole Miss, Notre Dame, Ohio State, Oregon, Penn State, South Alabama, Syracuse, TCU, UCLA, USC and UAB.
Under the direction of second-year offensive line coach Glen Elarbee, the Volunteer O-linemen have been an imposing force in leading UT to a 6-0 start to the 2022 campaign. The prolific Vols lead the nation averaging 551.0 yards of total offense per game and rank second in the country in scoring at a clip of 47.7 points per contest. Tennessee also leads the FBS in red zone offense, scoring on 32-of-32 opportunities so far this season.
With the offensive line providing a clean pocket, the Vols lead the SEC in passing offense (347.8 yards per game) and team passing efficiency with a rating of 194.03. The Tennessee protection unit has allowed only 19 tackles for loss—tied for fewest in the FBS—while paving the way for 203.2 rushing yards per contest.
The Vols returned four starters on the offensive line from last season and have seen the unit thrive on continuity. Jerome Carvin, Cooper Mays, Javontez Spraggins and Darnell Wright own a wealth of SEC experience in the trenches, while Gerald Mincey and Jeremiah Crawford have been sturdy in the rotation at left tackle this fall. Parker Ball, Dayne Davis, Jackson Lampley and Ollie Lane have also provided quality snaps for one of the deepest, veteran offensive line rooms in the country.
Two players have already been recognized this season as SEC Offensive Lineman of the Week, with Spraggins claiming the honors after Tennessee’s victory over No. 20 Florida and Wright earning the award after UT’s triumph over No. 3 Alabama. Both have played 422 offensive snaps this season without allowing a sack or quarterback hit according to Pro Football Focus….
The Vols are one of 22 teams named to the midseason honor roll and one of five from the SEC. Other squads on the list include: Alabama, Air Force, Appalachian State, Arkansas, Coastal Carolina, Illinois, Kansas State, Michigan, Minnesota, Ole Miss, Notre Dame, Ohio State, Oregon, Penn State, South Alabama, Syracuse, TCU, UCLA, USC and UAB.
Under the direction of second-year offensive line coach Glen Elarbee, the Volunteer O-linemen have been an imposing force in leading UT to a 6-0 start to the 2022 campaign. The prolific Vols lead the nation averaging 551.0 yards of total offense per game and rank second in the country in scoring at a clip of 47.7 points per contest. Tennessee also leads the FBS in red zone offense, scoring on 32-of-32 opportunities so far this season.
With the offensive line providing a clean pocket, the Vols lead the SEC in passing offense (347.8 yards per game) and team passing efficiency with a rating of 194.03. The Tennessee protection unit has allowed only 19 tackles for loss—tied for fewest in the FBS—while paving the way for 203.2 rushing yards per contest.
The Vols returned four starters on the offensive line from last season and have seen the unit thrive on continuity. Jerome Carvin, Cooper Mays, Javontez Spraggins and Darnell Wright own a wealth of SEC experience in the trenches, while Gerald Mincey and Jeremiah Crawford have been sturdy in the rotation at left tackle this fall. Parker Ball, Dayne Davis, Jackson Lampley and Ollie Lane have also provided quality snaps for one of the deepest, veteran offensive line rooms in the country.
Two players have already been recognized this season as SEC Offensive Lineman of the Week, with Spraggins claiming the honors after Tennessee’s victory over No. 20 Florida and Wright earning the award after UT’s triumph over No. 3 Alabama. Both have played 422 offensive snaps this season without allowing a sack or quarterback hit according to Pro Football Focus….
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