Playing football for Tennessee always means a lot to those who grew up in the Volunteer State.
Especially when a five-year detour is involved.
Sixth-year senior kicker Charles Campbell grew up in Jackson but spent the last five years competing in the Big Ten at Indiana University. The 5-foot-9, 181-pounder transferred closer to home this past December for his final college go-around and was able to go through Orange Bowl practices and spring workouts.
“I have a ton of pride in being here,” Campbell said in a recent news conference. “I grew up wanting to go here. My sister (Mimi) just enrolled here a few days ago, and I have a little brother (Jon Alex) who’s a sophomore here. My mom went to college here, so I get to represent my family.