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Tennessee defensive tackle Danny O’Brien has been suspended indefinitely for a violation of team rules, Vols coach Butch Jones revealed Wednesday:
CBJ: Danny O’Brien has been suspended for violation of team rules. No timetable set for return
— Seth Stokes (@SethStokesTSE) September 9, 2015
Heralded freshmen Kahlil McKenzie and Shy Tuttle will get reps in Saturday’s game vs. Oklahoma in O’Brien’s absence according to Jones.
CBJ: Khalil has gained some extra reps. He’s dropped a lot of weight. He feels the best he’s ever felt. I’m excited to see him perform Sat
— Seth Stokes (@SethStokesTSE) September 9, 2015
There’s no doubt O’Brien’s loss will affect Tennessee’s pass rush against the Sooners’ wide-open Air Raid attack.
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O’Brien contributed two tackles and a sack during last weekend’s 59-30 win over Bowling Green.
