BREAKING: Vols CB Thompson back at Practice

Bryce Thompson - Vols DB / Credit: UT Athletics

BREAKING: Vols CB Thompson back at Practice

Posted on September 11, 2019

Below is a statement from Tennessee football coach Jeremy Pruitt on sophomore corner back Bryce Thompson who was suspended indefinitely prior to the start of the season for an alleged domestic incident on campus.

 

Statement from Tennessee Football Head Coach Jeremy Pruitt on Bryce Thompson

“As university processes have progressed relating to Bryce Thompson, we’ve all taken this situation very seriously. I believe Bryce can grow by following the plan the university has put in place for him. As a result, I am allowing him to return to practice.”

We’ll have full reaction from all on-air staff throughout the rest of the day and tomorrow on The Sports Animal starting with Sports Talk at 3 p.m. and Eric Cain’s Tennessee Football Practice Report Wednesday night at 6:30 p.m.

Bryce Thompson – Vols DB / Credit: UT Athletics

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