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Carlin Fils-aime ‘just happy’ to help Vols, honestly

Tennessee running back Carlin Fils-aime (27) runs with the ball during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Missouri Saturday, Nov. 11, 2017, in Columbia, Mo. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
Tennessee running back Carlin Fils-aime (27) runs with the ball during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Missouri Saturday, Nov. 11, 2017, in Columbia, Mo. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson) Tennessee running back Carlin Fils-aime (27) runs with the ball during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Missouri Saturday, Nov. 11, 2017, in Columbia, Mo. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

By David Cobb 4 min read

KNOXVILLE – Carlin Fils-aime used the word “honestly” a couple of times Tuesday as he broke down his improbably prominent role in Tennessee’s offense last Saturday.

It would have been hard for Fils-aime to conceal the truth.

Did the junior expect to play in Tennessee’s 27-24 loss at South Carolina, which was his first game back at running back after a spring switch to cornerback?

“No, sir, honestly,” Fils-aime said.

Coach Jeremy Pruitt suggested last week that it would be difficult for Fils-aime to quickly grasp the Volunteers’ offense after spending several months as a defensive back.