Simplify the following text for a Grade 5 native English-speaking person.
Original: He played for the Vols in 1928 , 1929 , and 1931 under Robert Neyland , missing the 1930 season with a knee injury .
Simplified: He played for them in 1928 , 1929 , and 1931 for coach Robert Neyland . McEver missed the 1930 season with a knee injury .