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Tennessee players, recruits react on social media to Jeremy Pruitt’s firing

Keith Farner

By Keith Farner

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Shock, confusion and misunderstanding were some of the immediate reactions from Tennessee players following the reported firing of coach Jeremy Pruitt on Monday.

At least a couple current players appear to “locked in” with their brothers, as they tweeted, or supported a teammate’s sentiment. Tennessee’s highest-rated commit, OLB Dylan Brooks of Roanoke, Alabama, tweeted “peace out” but later deleted the tweet.

They will perhaps get some clarity when Tennessee officials hold a 3 p.m. ET press conference to address the situation going forward.

Here is a sampling of the reaction:

Keith Farner

A former newspaper veteran, Keith Farner is a news manager for Saturday Down South.

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