Vols Fighting Through Injuries; Vinson Suspended

Tennessee head coach Phillip Fulmer offered a positive injury report after Thursday's 90-minute workout at Haslam Field, where the Vols concluded final preparations for Saturday's SEC encounter at South Carolina.

Last weekend against Alabama, UT suffered notable injuries to defensive tackle Dan Williams (knee), defensive end Wes Brown (knee), and linebackers Ellix Wilson (ankle) and LaMarcus Thompson (ankle). In addition, offensive tackle Anthony Parker (ankle) and defensive tackle Walter Fisher (toe) were limited and wide receiver Gerald Jones (ankle) did not play.
But Fulmer said the outlook for the group as a whole might not be so sour.

"Actually, the guys are doing well. Dan Williams looks like he might be able to play -- I wouldn't have said that at all on Monday. Walter Fisher is a week better and hopefully we are going to get some help from him. I think Wes Brown will definitely play. Gerald (Jones) is not 100 percent, but he is probable. I certainly wouldn't put him out there if I didn't think he could protect himself, but hopefully he'll be a day or two better (by Saturday).

"We've had three really tough SEC games in a row, but we're moving right along. Better than I thought."

Tennessee (3-5, 1-4 SEC) has four games remaining in its race for bowl eligibility. After facing South Carolina (5-3, 2-3), the Vols host Wyoming (2-6), travel to Vanderbilt (5-3, 3-2) and host Kentucky (5-3, 1-3).

Fulmer also announced that sophomore defensive back Brent Vinson (13) has been suspended for this weekend's game for violation of team rules.

SATURDAY'S VOL NETWORK 'STADIUMCAST' SET FOR FM 92.7
The Vol Network's "StadiumCast" frequency for Tennessee's game versus South Carolina at Williams-Brice Stadium on Saturday will be 92.7 on the FM dial. Fans attending the game can tune into the Vol Network broadcast by bringing a portable radio. The "Kickoff Call-In Show" begins Vol Network coverage at 5:30 p.m. Eastern time (4:30 p.m. Central).

SELECT SINGLE GAME UT FOOTBALL TICKETS AVAILABLE
Individual game tickets for both remaining University of Tennessee home football contests are available for purchase online at utsports.com, via phone at (800) 332-VOLS and at Thompson-Boling Arena.

Tennessee hosts Wyoming for Homecoming 2008 on Nov. 8. Kickoff is set for 1 p.m. and, with no national or regional broadcast of the game, VideoSeat pay-per-view is providing the telecast. Kentucky visits for the regular season finale on Nov. 29.
Tickets for Wyoming are $40 each plus shipping and handling. Tickets for Kentucky are $50 each plus shipping and handling.