University of Tennessee Athletics
A Look Back at #SECMD23 In Music City
July 20, 2023 | Football
Head coach Josh Heupel, quarterback Joe Milton III, defensive tackle Omari Thomas and tight end Jacob Warren represented Tennessee at the Grand Hyatt in Nashville on Thursday. The Vols spent the day visiting with members of the local, regional and national media to preview the upcoming season.
"I'd like to welcome to you the Mid-State and the City of Nashville," Heupel said. "Hope you guys have had a great week here, enjoying some music, enjoying Broadway and having some fun. This city and this area of the state, Mid-State, is extremely important to the success of Tennessee. It's a big part of our past success, as well, and a lot of great Vol fans and former players that call this place home, and so excited to see them.
The Volunteer State!#SECMD23 x #GBO 🍊 pic.twitter.com/noa7sFZ86E
— Tennessee Football (@Vol_Football) July 20, 2023
"It's fitting that we are here today for SEC Media Day, because in 44 days we get an opportunity to kick off against Virginia right here in Nissan Stadium. Looking forward to seeing everybody in Vol Nation show up in droves for that ballgame."
Tennessee returns to Nashville on Saturday, Sept. 2 to kick off year three under Heupel as the Vols square off against Virginia at Nissan Stadium. Kickoff is set for noon ET/11 a.m. CT and will be televised on ABC.
Quotes from Coach Heupel, Milton, Thomas and Warren can be found at this LINK while some of the best moments from the day can also be seen below.
Rocky Top!@Vol_Football x #SECMD23 pic.twitter.com/XFmthfOniQ
— Southeastern Conference (@SEC) July 20, 2023
"...at the end of the day it's an opportunity I wish I'd had and it's an opportunity I want our players to have."@coachjoshheupel's experience as CFB player is part of why he embraces the new NIL era as a coach: pic.twitter.com/fWf51TiaUf
— Paul Finebaum (@finebaum) July 20, 2023
It just means more.@Qbjayy7 @901_sxvxge #SECMD23 x #GBO 🍊 pic.twitter.com/lVk5tyVJRl
— Tennessee Football (@Vol_Football) July 20, 2023
Faith over fear 🙏@Qbjayy7 x @finebaum#SECMD23 pic.twitter.com/tPNOMNAZjp
— Tennessee Football (@Vol_Football) July 20, 2023
Accountable and connected 🤝@SECNetwork@finebaum#SECMD23 x #GBO 🍊 pic.twitter.com/8r0b3S67mb
— Tennessee Football (@Vol_Football) July 20, 2023
"I'm not gonna give you an exact number but yes it starts with a 9"
— Cole Cubelic (@colecubelic) July 20, 2023
- Joe Milton asked if he's thrown a football 90+ yards on SIRIUSXM pic.twitter.com/6HtciHKVAZ
Just two 🐐's @Andy_Staples x @coachjoshheupel https://t.co/EPsJTlC4D8 pic.twitter.com/1G4rXnW90p
— Grant Frerking (@GrantFrerking) July 20, 2023
Proud of @Qbjayy7, @901_sxvxge and @jwarren808 representing our team at #SECMD23 in Nashville. Can't wait to be back here with Vol Nation on Sept. 2! #GBO pic.twitter.com/owqsfByab9
— Josh Heupel (@coachjoshheupel) July 20, 2023
