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Tennessee loses veteran DBVolunteer cites high blood pressure as reason for departure
Published on: 08/06/08
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Defensive back Vince Faison has left the Tennessee football team, citing continued high blood pressure.
Faison joined the Vols in spring practice after a nine-year professional baseball career.
Faison, 27, was a 2000 first-round draft pick of the San Diego Padres. He also played in minor league organizations for Seattle, the New York Yankees and Oakland.
Coach Phillip Fulmer said Faison will become a student coach for the team.
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