Tennesse's Sapp denies coach's claim he refused to enter game

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) Tennessee linebacker Quart'e Sapp says he never refused to enter the game Saturday during the Volunteers' 47-21 loss to Florida.

Vols coach Jeremy Pruitt said after the loss that Sapp declined a request to enter the game. Pruitt said he then asked Sapp to leave the sideline .

Sapp tweeted Sunday: ''I never was asked nor did I ever refuse to go into the game.'' Sapp said ''the current narrative has been created through miscommunication.''

Sapp also referenced a sideline confrontation in which ''the other party involved had to be restrained.'' Sapp didn't specify the nature of the confrontation or who it involved.

Sapp wasn't listed among the participants in Saturday's game. He has three tackles this season after ranking fourth on the team with 78 tackles last year.

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