Duck Football: Dooley noted, UT coach knows what is coming
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - If there's a more explosive offense in the country than Oregon's, Tennessee coach Derek Dooley hasn't found it.
He's well aware that the Volunteers' defense is in for a true test when the No. 11 Ducks come to town on Saturday.
The Tennessee defense was dominant in a 50-0 win over Tennessee-Martin on Saturday stopping runners at the line of scrimmage, snaring two interceptions and keeping UT Martin out of the red zone.
They'll get a much better idea of what kind of defense they really are against Oregon's speedy spread offense led by quarterback Darron Thomas, a threat in both the passing and running game, and LaMichael James, who rushed last season for 1,546 yards.
KVAL Sports will be on the road with the Ducks in Knoxville beginning Friday.
Saturday's kickoff from Rocky Top is set for 4:00 pacific time on ESPN2.
Thanks to our friends at WJHL-TV for sharing some clips of Dooley's press conference Monday.
The most comprehensive conference coverage around is on Sunday afternoons at 4:00 after the NFL on CBS, then again following KVAL News at 11:00 on Sunday Nights.
