Coker Reinstated to Team

Tennessee running back LaMarcus Coker has been reinstated to the Vols after 'fulfilling obligations' according to Coach Phillip Fulmer. Coker was originally suspended from the team just after returning to school for fall practice for a reported violation of the school's drug policy. Coker attended counseling and reportedly talked to the team apologizing for his actions warning players not to make the same mistakes that he made in the future.

Despite being reinstated to the team Coker will be not be allowed to play the California game. He will likely be on the scout squad mimicking California running back Justin Forsett in practice. Coker will be eligible to return for the Southern Miss game September 8.