Tennessee offensive lineman Trey Smith needed stitches after getting into a fight with a teammate at practice this week, according to a report.
WNML radio host Jimmy Hyams reported on Twitter Friday that Smith was in a fight at practice with defensive end Darrell Taylor and got kicked/hit in the face.
Source: UT DE Darrell Taylor kicked OL Trey Smith's face at
practice during 1 minute drill Thursday, leading to Smith needing stitches.— Jimmy Hyams (@JimmyHyams) October 6, 2017
Source: Smith blocked Taylor to the ground and Smith lost his helmet. They wrestled. Taylor then kicked at Smith and hit him in the face.
— Jimmy Hyams (@JimmyHyams) October 6, 2017
Taylor did apologize to Smith, who won't miss any games. UT is not expected to appeal Taylor missing first half of next game, per source
— Jimmy Hyams (@JimmyHyams) October 6, 2017
Taylor was ejected from last week’s Vols game against Georgia, which resulted in him having to miss the first half of Saturday’s game against South Carolina as punishment.
Smith is a starting lineman for the team. Taylor has 20 tackles including a sack on the season.
