Knoxville News Sentinel | Josh Heupel holds silent protest over Tennessee football game officiating #shorts @knoxnews | Uploaded October 2023 | Updated October 2024, 9 hours ago.
Coach Josh Heupel staged another silent protest over officiating Saturday after the #Vols beat @ukfootball 33-27 at Kroger Field.

Only this time, he cut it in half — from 16 seconds to 8 seconds.

When Heupel was asked why UT defenders sacked Kentucky quarterback Devin Leary only once, he sat silently for 8 seconds during the postgame news conference. Then he said: "OK. Next question."

A week ago, he remained silent for 16 seconds after being asked about officiating following UT's 34-20 loss to Alabama. In both games, neither UT opponent was flagged for a live-ball penalty.

If Heupel criticizes the officiating, he could garner a fine from the @SEC office. So perhaps he figures it's better to say nothing at all.

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