What Josh Heupel said about Chaz Coleman absence at Tennessee spring game
Edge rusher Chaz Coleman, a Penn State transfer, missed Tennessee's Orange and White Spring Game. Coach Josh Heupel addressed it after the game.
Tennessee football coach Josh Heupel said that prized edge rusher Chaz Coleman , a Penn State transfer, missed the Orange and White Spring Game due to "off the field" issues. “Ultimatley, Chaz is dealing with some things off the field. He’s got to handle that," Heupel said on April 11.
"We are here to help and support him. " Coleman was one of the gems of the Vols’ offseason pickups. He was a five-star transfer and the No.
1 edge rusher in the portal , according to 247Sports . Coleman enrolled at UT in January. He followed defensive coordinator Jim Knowles and two other assistant coaches from Penn State to Tennessee.
Coleman went through winter workouts and participated on the field early in spring practice. But he’s missed about half of spring practice since then and did not play in the spring game at Neyland Stadium. Why Chaz Coleman was Tennessee priority in transfer portal Coleman’s absence is concerning for several reasons, including his pivotal position and potential impact on the team.