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Get Up, It's Gameday! Spring Game Edition

The Tennessee Volunteers are gearing up to end spring practices.
Tennessee RB Dylan Sampson (6) holds on tight to the ball during the game against Vanderbilt at
Tennessee RB Dylan Sampson (6) holds on tight to the ball during the game against Vanderbilt at | Hannah Mattix/News Sentinel / USA TODAY

The Tennessee Volunteers are gearing up to end spring practices.

The Tennessee Volunteers end the spring portion of their calendar later today when they kick off their "Orange and White" spring game. Dozens of elite recruits are attending, the national media is watching, and all eyes will be on quarterback Nico Iamaleava.

Everyone raves about the physical tools and leadership that come with Iamaleava. However, head coach Josh Heupel sees more traits that should allow him to play quarterback at a high level in college. Heupel joined Greg McElroy on the "Always College Football Show" to discuss what trait Iamaleava has that the average fan may not notice.

"One of the great traits that a lot of guys won't see if you're just watching him on TV is his ability to process information over the middle of the football field," Heupel explained to McElroy. "He's got a great understanding of bodies in movement and windows that are opening up. He's a great anticipating thrower. Really proud of what he's done up to this point in this offseason. Obviously, we need him to have great urgency here as we get to the back half of spring ball and really through the summer to put himself in a position to play the way we need him to."

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EVAN CROWELL

Evan Crowell is currently pursuing a journalism degree from the University of Missouri and has various media experiences throughout his young career. He's been committed to marrying the fan's perspective of the game of football to the technical intricacies installed in each game by coaches and players. Crowell has been working at Fan Nation since 2020 and has covered high-profile college football games, recruiting events, and more during that five-year tenure. While he never played football, he's worked relentlessly to continue improving his understanding of the game while still covering the unique stories of each individual he covers.

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