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Vols expecting more accuracy assertiveness from Tennessee’s QBs

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KNOXVILLE — Tennessee’s quarterbacks are back in the red jerseys.

Friday’s practice was the first of training camp, and it likely won’t make or break who starts the season under center, and the Volunteers are glad that’s the case.

The Vols regularly chart the number of footballs that hit the Haslam Field turf in practice and aim for an efficient 15 to 18.

First-year coach Butch Jones counted 66 for the August debut.

“There’s always tomorrow,” offensive coordinator Mike Bajakian said. “It’s like a baseball player that may have a bad day at the play. Well, tomorrow he has the opportunity to step up to the plate and go 3-for-3 with two home rins and a couple of stolen bases or something.