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Trouble for the Vols as the season opener approaches. The coach of the Vols would not specify why but Tennessee tailback La Marcus Coker has been suspended indefinitely.

Coker was the Vols leading rusher last year with 696 yards even though he missed two games with an injury. He also had two touchdown runs for more than 80 yards. That was his freshman year.

Coach Phillip Fulmer said Coker "must fulfill some obligations to the program and to me before he can return". He also said "I have tried, as has the administration, to work with him, but at this time he must help himself."

Coker was also suspended for several practices last season for 'undisclosed' reasons.