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Heupel recaps Joe Milton, Nico Iamaleava in Tennessee’s first spring scrimmage

Tennessee continues to adjust to life without Hendon Hooker, officially handing the keys to Joe Milton this spring. Five-star, No. 1 overall prospect Nico Iamaleava is waiting behind him, getting comfortable to college life and Josh Heupel’s offensive tempo.

After two weeks of spring practice, Tennessee hit the field for a Saturday scrimmage. Though it was a day that was admittedly won by the defense, Josh Heupel did praise both of his quarterbacks after the scrimmage.

“I thought all in all, Joe did a really good job taking care of the football,” Heupel said of Milton. “I thought he slid in the pocket.