He’s bringing back old school football for the Tennessee Vols and fans are loving it. For everyone who watched the Week 1 win over Syracuse, you’re not alone if you admit that you were taken aback a bit watching young running back DeSean Bishop go to work.
Yes, he was fantastic with the ball in his hands, but a lot of people were quick to notice that he wasn’t wearing any gloves. What is this, 1984? Bishop was of course asked about his decision there and he provided a response that everyone in Knoxville has got to be loving:
Tennessee RB DeSean Bishop on why he plays without gloves: Feeling the ball helps me catch it better. I’m not out here to look good. I’m out there to play good. It’s straight business. pic.twitter.com/6BV7QKll7V
— Wes Rucker (@wesruckerTBA) September 2, 2025
DeSean Bishop is ‘straight business’ running the ball for Tennessee football
He’s straight business and he doesn’t care how he looks? That’s the kind of mindset the Tennessee faithful love to see out of a playmaker. Hey, it looks like Bishop’s fashion decision turned out to be brilliant for him, as he was spectacular when his number was called last weekend…