


Notes
Hoke wants focus on Vols’ seniors rather than himself
Arkansas QB suspended after weekend arrest
Tennessee interim coach
Hoke, who has rejoined the head coaching ranks for at least a couple of weeks, said Monday that his his major concern is making sure those upperclassmen get the best possible finish to a disappointing season.
“These last two games are about one thing, and that’s the seniors on this football team,” Hoke said Monday. “They have been part of 29 wins, and they’ve laid the foundation for this program that was badly needed. They’re the ones we play for.”
Tennessee athletic director
Hoke joined Jones’ staff this year as a defensive line coach and went 78-70 in 12 seasons as a head coach at Ball State (2003-2008), San Diego State (2009-2010) and Michigan (2011-2014).
Currie had other options within Jones’ staff. Offensive coordinator
But it was Hoke who had the most head coaching experience.
“Brady Hoke is a three-time conference coach of the year in three different conferences, has won at the highest level and was a very appropriate choice,” Currie said.
Kelley, a freshman who has played a considerable amount this year with senior Austin Allen injured, was arrested early Sunday after an officer noticed the truck Kelley was driving hit the curb with both passenger-side tires, according to a report filed by the Fayetteville Police Department.
Kelley, 20, refused to take a breath test before being arrested, police said, and he has court hearing scheduled for Wednesday.
Kelley started four games in a row for Arkansas (4-6, 1-5 Southeastern Conference) before Allen returned from a shoulder injury in a 33-10 loss to LSU last week. Kelley did play in the fourth quarter of the loss, and he’s thrown eight touchdown passes and four interceptions this season.
A Minnesota player fell on Lee’s head shortly before halftime Saturday, Riley said, and O’Brien played the entire second half of the 54-21 loss.
Lee won’t be able to participate in football-related activity early this week. Riley said he wouldn’t rule out Lee for the game because the junior has a lot of experience and it’s possible he will be cleared. Riley said
Regardless of who starts, the Cornhuskers (4-6, 3-4 Big Ten) face a difficult task after losing four of their last five games.
The Nittany Lions (8-2, 5-2) have won 13 straight home games and are favored by 24 points.
Coach
Bohl described the injury as involving “soft tissue” and said Allen is receiving treatment.