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C4 DAILY NEWS The Nashville Sounds severed ties with the Mil- aukee Brewers, owner rank Ward said Tuesday, ecause he felt the Sounds could find a major league a ffiliate more committed to winning. Ward said the Oakland franchise fits that description. On Tuesday, Ward and general manager Billy Beane signed a player dev elopment contract that puts Pacific oast League affiliate in ashville and the new irst Tennessee Park for the next four seasons. The Sounds affiliation with the Brewers, which began in 2005, expired at the end of theseason. biggest thing was Ward said when asked why he decided not re-sign with Milwau- ee.

me just say that I ave great respect for (Brewers general man- a ger) Doug Melvin and everything accomplished. But winning is very key to us, and the bring that to us after winning (Pacific Coast League) 11division titles; they are committed to Ward was attracted to a hilosophy that Beane ays trickles down into he farm system. consider winning at this level (Triple-A) as a major part of the relation- ship, a major part of Beane said. one thing to say it, but another thing to do In the 15 years the Triple-A affiliate was in Sacramento it made the playoffs 11times, won four Pacific Coast League championships and two Triple-A World Series. Sacramento ended its affiliation with the at the end of the season.

best record in Triple-A during the time period we were in there was omething we promised he city of Sacramento, a nd we delivered on Beane said. omething we expect to deliver here in Nashville. We recognize the importance that the team means to the community, and part of that is making sure that a good team. I reiterate that commitment have to the fans, the city, to Frank, to every- ody else involved with he Reach Mike Organ at 615-259-8021 and on Twitter at ter. SOUNDS Sounds pick for to JAE S.

LEE GANNETT TENNESSEE A's General Manager Billy Beane, left, shakes hands with Sounds owner Frank Ward after both signing the agreement during a press conference at Omni Hotel. Oakland to be affiliate next year By Mike Organ Gannett Tennessee Titans rookie running back Bishop Sankey played a far ore significant role in last loss to the Bengals than he did in the first two games. led the team in naps, carries and yard- a ge despite a holding enalty against an offensive lineman that nullified a22-yard gain. But coach Ken Whisenhunt was cautionary when a sked if perform ance might merit more playing time for the first running back selected in the 2014 draft. got good vision, a nd he looks to have good ovement he said.

I like is attention to detail with him. If he can get the attention detail better, his reps will pecifically, Sankey struggled with footwork at times during training camp and the preseason. The former University of Washington standout oc- asionally took off-target tracks to the quarterback, hich resulted in some awkward handoffs and ome fumbles. There were a couple handoffs where not doing it the right way and it almost was a Whisenhunt said of Sank play against the Bengals. he gets hose things correct, then have the opportunity to get more playing Sankey played a grand total of 14 snaps in the first two games, carrying ight times for 33 yards.

But he saw far more act ion against the Bengals, playing 29 of the 69 offen- ive snaps and carrying 10 imes for 61yards. the first drive of the second half, he carried five times in a row for 42 yards before he holding call negated what would have been his ongest carry of the year. hard to see playing time going anywhere but up, assuming he can correct the flaws in his footwork and inimize the chance of turnovers. TITANS Whisenhunt details rookie needs GEORGE WALKER IV THE TENNESSEAN Titans running back Bishop Sankey is stopped during the third quarter against the Bengals last Sunday. By John Glennon Gannett Tennessee er and five-defensive back formations, and they find ways of getting the ball loose in both.

thing I have been very impressed with their defense is their turnover Jones said. disruptions, they do a great job creating turnovers and playing with a hard edge. going to be a great ennessee has actual- caused more turn- vers than the Bulldogs his season, but Jones see his defense as quite as disruptive. The Vols have three interceptions this season and hree fumble recoveries. ut all of the fumble recoveries have come on special teams thanks to two fumbled punts and a umbled kickoff return.

hey rank a respectable 3 7th nationally in total defense, allowing 343.0 yards per game. They rank second in the coun- try in third-down def ense, allowing opponents to convert on just 23.3 percent. But the Vols have at times lost the field posit ion battle, especially in their 34-10 loss to Oklahoma on Sept. 13, and Jones sees turnovers as a way to change that. have a period in practice for Jones said.

not quite seeing the fruits of our labor. not seeing he investment in time really (manifest) itself on game day, and what we need to see. We eed to see the inordi- ate amount of time we alk about, we practice all disruptions. We have to do a better job of Jones said the Vols could change that by putting more of an emphasis making sure there are ultiple defenders swarming ballcarriers, allowing one or more to try to knock the ball loose hile someone else akes the tackle. He also ants his pass rushers to make more of an effort to get in the field of vision when they get all the way to im for a sack.

look at a lot of interceptions, generated off of tipped Jones said. ou may not even tip the football, but what you do is you impede the vision of the quarterback and he has to reset more in the pocket, so so much that goes in to it, we have to practice it and we have to live it every snap. It has to be in our NA of our But one thing he want to do is surrender the strong points he Vols already have. ith a few exceptions i ncluding some of the big lays sprung by Oklahoma the Vols have been very good at tackling in the open field, and Jones want Tennessee sacrifice making the ackle for going for the ball. But going for the turnover still has to be part of he mentality, Jones said.

our job and just got to get the ball back to our cornerback Cameron Sutton said. Continued from Page C1 Vols ing success, which means the team is having suc- The strength is its middle with left guard aleb Lafleur, Cale at center and right guard Jimmy Schwager. Those three have started multiple seasons. I think those three inside guys that give you stability right lackman coach Philip Shadowens said. nderstand the communi- ation and can communi- ate to our tackles.

the best inside three ever coached in the years been doing it. They have a level of confidence that they play the game with. They oubt what they are supposed to do. They all three can pull, including our enter now. When our two guards pull, they are devastating Left tackle Matt Wilkins started part of last eason.

Right tackle J.R. Bolenis the largest of the line (6-foot-6, 325 pounds). replaced the graduated Caleb Singleton. hile the offensive role may be behind he scenes, they share in the celebrations. They often can be seen lifting teammates up in the air after a touchdown.

assigned different Schwager ad- itted. choose different guys each week. probably have auan and Charlie this week. We like doing it because we like to celebrate with them. we like having ur picture taken.

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16, then bogeyed No. 17 and 18 make the turn at four nder. eynolds is tied for 2 9th entering Wednes- final round. There a re 72 boys golfers comp eting. hristian Academy of Davis Shore leads the tournament with a 7-under.

He leads Notre Reese Scobey by three shots. AK leads the boys tournament with a 304. CPA is second at 307. Signal Mountain leads the girls with a 164. CPA and Milan are tied for second a 169.

Arianna Clemmer leads the girls and hot par 72 for the first round. She leads by two strokes over Siarra Stout. CLASS STATE GOLF TOURNAMENT Reynolds shoots 80 in opening round DNJ Sports Report Reynolds Continued from Page C1.