Monday, October 31, 2005
Sanders Out after Season This is what I have so far from the press conference at 4:15 pm today (via Vol Nation)
WVLT: Sanders resigned but will finish out the season.
Fulmers quotes:
"Its been a difficult season for everyone. The results are not any one person's fault. Randy is a true Volunteer, an outstanding coach, and a great friend. We are a few plays away from having a great season. Randy has unselfishly asked to step down at the end of the year. I am sad that it has come to this. The playcalling duties will be shared by the offensive staff."
Sanders quotes:
"UT has meant a lot to me the last 22 years. It's been a big part of my life. I will miss this place. The last few weeks have brought me to the realization that there is a lot more to life than this. Things are out of kilter. I don't know that it's all my fault, but it's my ship. I've never been afriad to change QB's. I am looking forward to winning the next four games. My efforts will not slow even though I won't be back next year."
Seen on "The Rock"
WVLT: Sanders resigned but will finish out the season.
Fulmers quotes:
"Its been a difficult season for everyone. The results are not any one person's fault. Randy is a true Volunteer, an outstanding coach, and a great friend. We are a few plays away from having a great season. Randy has unselfishly asked to step down at the end of the year. I am sad that it has come to this. The playcalling duties will be shared by the offensive staff."
Sanders quotes:
"UT has meant a lot to me the last 22 years. It's been a big part of my life. I will miss this place. The last few weeks have brought me to the realization that there is a lot more to life than this. Things are out of kilter. I don't know that it's all my fault, but it's my ship. I've never been afriad to change QB's. I am looking forward to winning the next four games. My efforts will not slow even though I won't be back next year."
This was seen on "The Rock" on the UTK campus. For those of you who don't know, it is located outside of Fraternity Park, near the Baseball Stadium and it is a Student "Billboard". I don't know how recent this is.....
Sanders Expected to Step Down as UT Offensive Coordinator - Monday, 10/31/05: "Tennessee Coach Phillip Fulmer is expected to announce later this afternoon that Randy Sanders will step down as the Vols' offensive coordinator, although Sanders will stay on staff for the remainder of the season as quarterbacks coach.
Fulmer will take over the play-calling duties and offensive coordinator responsibilities for the rest of the seson"
It looks like THIS could happen after all
Biggest Disappointment?
Fulmer will take over the play-calling duties and offensive coordinator responsibilities for the rest of the seson"
It looks like THIS could happen after all
Where does this team rank on the list of all time UT disappointments?
A Halloween October surprise? Fulmer to make major staff changes at Tennessee
GREAT SPORTS: "At least two reliable sources within The University of Tennessee Athletics Department have confirmed that Head Football Coach Phillip Fulmer will make several major changes in his staff at the end of this current football season. Speaking on the condition of anonymity, these staffers, one of whom is an Assistant Athletics Director, said that at least three coaches will be terminated or will submit their resignations or retirements.
The two slated to be axed are Wide Receivers Coach Pat Washington, who has been on The Hill since 1995, and Offensive Line Coach Jimmy Ray Stephens, who has been at UT since 2002."
Sanders' UT future discussed (is he out?)
The two slated to be axed are Wide Receivers Coach Pat Washington, who has been on The Hill since 1995, and Offensive Line Coach Jimmy Ray Stephens, who has been at UT since 2002."
Sanders' UT future discussed - Monday, 10/31/05: "A source within the UT football program told The Tennessean yesterday that Fulmer and Sanders have had ongoing discussions centering around Sanders giving up his coordinator duties.
The source emphasized that nothing had been finalized, and it was unclear whether Sanders would step aside immediately or finish out the season"
Could it finally happen??
Spurrier smiles, Vols vent after Gamecocks stun UT
UT reaches lowest point of Fulmer's tenure
The source emphasized that nothing had been finalized, and it was unclear whether Sanders would step aside immediately or finish out the season"
Could it finally happen??
UT Southern Standard: "KNOXVILLE (AP) — Tennessee coach Phillip Fulmer has seen the Volunteers at their finest as Southeastern Conference and national champions.
He's now witnessing the lowest point of his tenure, and it could get worse.
Steve Spurrier's South Carolina beat the Vols 16-15 Saturday night, extending their losing streak to three for the first time under Fulmer.
This week Tennessee (3-4, 2-4) travels to No. 8 Notre Dame, and a loss there would have the Vols scrambling to win their final three games just be to bowl eligible. Tennessee, ranked No. 23 last week, dropped out of the poll for the first time since 2002.
'In my 13 years here we haven't had a season like this one. It's been tough,' Fulmer said. 'We just haven't made any plays. It's not play-calling. It's not just one position.'"
He's now witnessing the lowest point of his tenure, and it could get worse.
Steve Spurrier's South Carolina beat the Vols 16-15 Saturday night, extending their losing streak to three for the first time under Fulmer.
This week Tennessee (3-4, 2-4) travels to No. 8 Notre Dame, and a loss there would have the Vols scrambling to win their final three games just be to bowl eligible. Tennessee, ranked No. 23 last week, dropped out of the poll for the first time since 2002.
'In my 13 years here we haven't had a season like this one. It's been tough,' Fulmer said. 'We just haven't made any plays. It's not play-calling. It's not just one position.'"
Sunday, October 30, 2005
UT Report Card - Sunday UT Report Card - Sunday, 10/30/05 I would say that is about right. Offense: F, Defense: B-, Special Teams: B+, Coaching: F
UT lets another slip away - Sunday, 10/30/05
UT lets another slip away - Sunday, 10/30/05: "The Gamecocks (5-3, 3-3) snapped a 12-game losing streak against the Vols, who've now lost three straight games for the first time in the Phillip Fulmer era.
The last time Tennessee lost three in a row was John Majors' final season in 1992, which also happened to be the last time the Vols had lost to the Gamecocks."
Tennessee drops out of AP Top 25 for first time in three years - NCAA Football - Yahoo! Sports
The last time Tennessee lost three in a row was John Majors' final season in 1992, which also happened to be the last time the Vols had lost to the Gamecocks."
Saturday, October 29, 2005
Disgusting What more can you say?
Who is to Blame?
Friday, October 28, 2005
Spurrier and Fulmer Do Get Along
WLTX Sports: "'Well, I don't think either one of us had a whole lot to be proud of with the different things going on,' Fulmer said. 'He managed his, and we managed ours and I think both of us have it behind us. ... Like I said, he can take care of his shop and I can take care of mine.'
Spurrier insisted he and Fulmer 'actually get along pretty well,' saying he considered him a friend. Fulmer, for his part, said he respects Spurrier, whom he called 'a heck of a guy.'
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Thursday, October 27, 2005
The new '06 model is out Tennessee plans to get Ainge in game again
Tennessee plans to get Ainge in: "'Erik is working hard. He's doing all the right things. ... He's ready to see if he can make a contribution to this football team,' coach Phillip Fulmer said. 'He needs an opportunity and he needs some success.'
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Coker may lose redshirt year
More special teams time not paying off for Vols
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More special teams time not paying off for Vols : "KNOXVILLE — Looking for the epitome of an oxymoron?
Look no further than Tennessee's kicking game. Or, more specifically, the Vols' special teams. The way things are going this season, 'special' and 'teams' don't belong in the same sentence, let alone the same name."
Jason Allen: 'It's all gonna work out in my favor'
Foster Earns First Career Start for Tenn.
Look no further than Tennessee's kicking game. Or, more specifically, the Vols' special teams. The way things are going this season, 'special' and 'teams' don't belong in the same sentence, let alone the same name."
Wednesday, October 26, 2005
Best 3-3 Team in the Country AOL News - Vols Hope to Overcome South Carolina Without RB Riggs: "'Our team knows they are a good team - the best 3-3 team in the country. I don't know who else is 3-3 but that's my opinion,' head coach Phillip Fulmer said Tuesday."
South Carolina Media Days Comments From Vols' Fulmer
Sports - Chattanoogan.com: "'Regarding South Carolina, they’re a very good football team. They’re a well-coached football team. Their quarterback (Blake Mitchell) has thrown for about a 64 percent completion rate on his passes. They’ve got the leading receiver in the Southeastern Conference as far as total yards (in Sidney Rice). Their style of attack is vertical down the field with crossing routes, screens, draws, reverses, all kinds of things to try to keep you off balance. So we’ve got a big challenge ahead for ourselves from a defensive standpoint – particularly with the vertical passing game and the deep balls. "
The Case of The Rotten Orange
TriCities.com | Column: The Case of The Rotten Orange: "'I’m the offensive coordinator, so I have to take my share of it,' Sanders said. 'Position coaches have to take responsibility for what happens at our position, but a whole lot lies with the individual.
'Jumping offsides, fumbling or crossing the line of scrimmage before you throw a ball away - those are the kinds of things you start teaching, coaching and stressing from day one. It’s nothing new.'
Somewhere, those lessons are getting lost in translation in Knoxville. The .500 record is a real shame when you consider Tennessee’s championship-caliber defense."
Vols receivers want more opportunities
'Jumping offsides, fumbling or crossing the line of scrimmage before you throw a ball away - those are the kinds of things you start teaching, coaching and stressing from day one. It’s nothing new.'
Somewhere, those lessons are getting lost in translation in Knoxville. The .500 record is a real shame when you consider Tennessee’s championship-caliber defense."
Nashville City Paper: "Tennessee’s wide receivers might be hungry for more passes, but UT coaches insist they’re sticking to power football the remainder of the season.
The Vols, after finding limited success with a methodical, deliberate approach last week at Alabama, have vowed another grinding, 1950s-type of offense when South Carolina (4-3, 2-3) visits Neyland Stadium Saturday night (6:45, ESPN2)."
The Vols, after finding limited success with a methodical, deliberate approach last week at Alabama, have vowed another grinding, 1950s-type of offense when South Carolina (4-3, 2-3) visits Neyland Stadium Saturday night (6:45, ESPN2)."
Tuesday, October 25, 2005
This is South Carolina Football Orangejack Blog: This is South Carolina Football :: aka Rob's Blog A look at the "Great History" of South Carolina Football
UT’s O: An Unsolved Mystery
Scout.com: UT’s O: An Unsolved Mystery: "Defending Tennessee’s offense is like encountering a drunk on a shooting spree with a high-powered rifle: you know he will do more damage accidentally than he will intentionally, and if you patiently keep your distance he will eventually shoot himself." Hat Tip to Joel S. Hollingsworth for this one
Joel S. Hollingsworth» Receivers Lose Their Green Jerseys I think this one is long overdue. The receiving corps has been one of the biggest disappointments on offense this year....and there have been plenty of disappointments
Foster set for full taste of SEC
Foster : "'I don't think confidence was ever a problem with me,' said Foster, who showed a knack for finding the holes against the Crimson Tide and finished with a season-high 53 yards on 14 carries."
Career Ends: "KNOXVILLE — Tennessee's struggling football team has lost its second senior starter in as many games to a season-ending injury.
Tailback Gerald Riggs Jr. joined cornerback Jason Allen on the sideline after tests yesterday revealed a fracture in Riggs' right ankle, as well as ligament damage to his lower leg."
Another painful loss for the Vols
Battle of the also-rans
Tailback Gerald Riggs Jr. joined cornerback Jason Allen on the sideline after tests yesterday revealed a fracture in Riggs' right ankle, as well as ligament damage to his lower leg."
Another painful loss for the Vols
Scout.com: : "Phil Fulmer and Steve Spurrier have waged some epic battles through the years, but Saturday won’t be one of them."
Monday, October 24, 2005
Mike Strange to Volunteer Fans: Bail if you Want, but I’m Staying Even Spurrier can't understand UT woes Even Spurrier can't understand UT woes 10/24/05: "Add Steve Spurrier to the list of those perplexed by Tennessee's struggles this season.
The first-year coach at South Carolina took his share of jabs at the Vols while he was at Florida, but all he had to offer yesterday was his surprise that Tennessee has gone from a preseason top five ranking to a sub-.500 record in the SEC."
Vol season fading despite small progress - Offense
The first-year coach at South Carolina took his share of jabs at the Vols while he was at Florida, but all he had to offer yesterday was his surprise that Tennessee has gone from a preseason top five ranking to a sub-.500 record in the SEC."
Sunday, October 23, 2005
A Tale of Two Teams From the latest NCAA Statistics:
The Good
The Good
- Rushing Defense: #6
- Passing Defense: #43
- Total Defense: #13
- Scoring Defense: #10
- Rushing Offense: #105
- Passing Offense: #61
- Total Offense: #94
- Scoring Offense: #105
- Net Punting: #100
- Punt Returns: #93
- Kickoff Returns: #106
- Turnover Margin: #95
- Fumbles Lost: #81
- Fewest Penalties Per Game: #106
Saturday, October 22, 2005
BETRAYED The Tennessee Defense was BETRAYED today by the Offense, Special Teams, and Coaching. Lack of discipline, poor special teams play, and stupid mistakes continue to be the norm. The Defense once again played well enough to win, and were once again let down by the rest of the team.
Game Stats
The Crimson Hide
ESPN.com - E-Ticket: The Crimson Hide Good article and video
Friday, October 21, 2005
Wade speeds up improvement for Vols Wade speeds up improvement for Vols - Friday, 10/21/05: "Wade, a sprinter for the UT track team as well, has always been close to being that big-time player at corner according to his coaches and teammates. But for whatever reason, it hadn't happened. Until a month ago."
No finger pointing as Vols defense carries offense
thedailytimes.com - No finger pointing as Vols defense carries offense: "``We're not pointing fingers,' said defensive coordinator John Chavis, whose squad has carried a lackadaisical offense on its back through five games. 'If I thought that was going on, I'd be the first one out of here.''
Chavis, who has been involved with the Tennessee program for nearly 30 years as both a player and a coach, has every right to deliver the first blow. His group is 16th nationally in total defense, yet the 17th-ranked Volunteers are just 3-2 heading into Saturday's game against unbeaten Alabama."
Devil's Advocate
Chavis, who has been involved with the Tennessee program for nearly 30 years as both a player and a coach, has every right to deliver the first blow. His group is 16th nationally in total defense, yet the 17th-ranked Volunteers are just 3-2 heading into Saturday's game against unbeaten Alabama."
Scout.com: : "The body is lifeless. The grave is dug. Friends are fighting back tears, while enemies are fighting to contain their joy. The eulogy is almost finished. The casket is ready to be closed.
The Tennessee Vols have been in this position before. Folks have been trying to bury them for years. Each time the Big Orange suffers a few ugly losses, some people start delivering last rites over a body presumed to be dead. Each time, though, the dearly departed springs to life just before the coffin lid can be closed."
Tennessee Volunteer Tidbits
The Tennessee Vols have been in this position before. Folks have been trying to bury them for years. Each time the Big Orange suffers a few ugly losses, some people start delivering last rites over a body presumed to be dead. Each time, though, the dearly departed springs to life just before the coffin lid can be closed."
Joel S. Hollingsworth » Tennessee Volunteer Tidbits From Joel S. Hollingsworth
Thursday, October 20, 2005
Alabama Players Graduate Coaches going back to school
Coaches going back to school - Thursday, 10/20/05 Returning to alma maters mixed blessing
UT practice report: Receivers in sync with no contact
Tennessee faces Alabama on field; Tide - supporters battle Fulmer in court
thedailytimes.com - : "``Everything that's happened since I've been here, fan-wise this is their biggest game of the year. There's an intense desire to beat Tennessee,'' Alabama quarterback Brodie Croyle said."
Wednesday, October 19, 2005
Scout.com: Clausen Says Vols Like Road Trips Alabama Coach Shula at Home Team Ainge vs Team Clausen
Team Ainge vs Team Clausen Someone trying to make a buck on the QB battle between Ainge and Clausen
Tide unworried by Vols' QBs
Mahelona on short list of recognized talent
Alabama Agony
News of Sanders ascending may have been premature
thedailytimes.com - Vols Notebook: News of Sanders ascending may have been premature: "``I'm not sure how that got started. Coach Fulmer and I never talked about me moving back upstairs,'' Sanders said Tuesday"
Cutcliffe v. Randy Sanders
Tuesday, October 18, 2005
Condolezza Rice and British foreign secretary to attend UT vs Bama A Diplomatic Weekend of Foreign Policy and Alabama Football - New York Times: "Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice announced Saturday that Jack Straw, the British foreign secretary, had accepted her invitation to spend Friday, Saturday and Sunday in her home state, Alabama, for 'an important diplomatic weekend,' as an aide described it.
They will perform the pregame coin flip when the University of Alabama football team faces Tennessee in Tuscaloosa, and then stay to watch the game"
What's next? George W. and Tony Blair at the UT-Notre Dame Game?
Vols expect tough test
They will perform the pregame coin flip when the University of Alabama football team faces Tennessee in Tuscaloosa, and then stay to watch the game"
What's next? George W. and Tony Blair at the UT-Notre Dame Game?
Vols expect tough test - Tuesday, 10/18/05: "'I'm sure they probably smell blood,' Sears said. 'We're two games down in the SEC right now, and they're really on top. They haven't been on top in a while. I can see them seeing us down and really wanting to keep us down. I know how it is down there in Alabama.'"
Interview With Tennessee Football Coach Phillip Fulmer
Vols praise Alabama’s Croyle
Will a week off help Tennessee get back on track?
AccessNorthGa.com - News Articles: North Georgia's Sporting News Weather and News: "``This is really a big game for us, being down two (games) right now. People are wondering how we're going to respond to this,'' offensive guard Arron Sears said Monday. ``We're really, really trying to drill it in that we have to keep the intensity.''"
Monday, October 17, 2005
Alabama Week Poll Bama backup QB arrested on DUI charge Tide Players Helping the Community
Alabama Football Players are seen here helping Katrina victims by donating a small portion of their booster payments.
thedailytimes.com - : "Head coach Phillip Fulmer says his squad's problems on offense have gained so much attention lately that he's getting advice from everyone on how to fix things.
``Nobody's happy with the offense right now, and I've got the lady in the cafeteria trying to give me some advice,'' Fulmer said Sunday before the team reconvened to begin preparations for No. 5 Alabama. But he declined to say what advice the cafeteria lady had given him."
``Nobody's happy with the offense right now, and I've got the lady in the cafeteria trying to give me some advice,'' Fulmer said Sunday before the team reconvened to begin preparations for No. 5 Alabama. But he declined to say what advice the cafeteria lady had given him."
Friday, October 14, 2005
Simon wants to finish strong Simon wants to finish strong - Friday, 10/14/05: "Despite the mounting disappointment among Tennessee fans, senior linebacker Kevin Simon said the Vols are a long way from rolling over and playing dead."
Special teams a focus now for UT
Nashville City Paper: "Tennessee assistant coach Steve Caldwell has never been one to spend a lot of time loitering around the media room following games.
It’s a safe bet he wasn’t happy to be there Saturday either after the Vols dropped a 27-14 decision to fifth-ranked Georgia at Neyland Stadium.
Caldwell is the closest thing Tennessee has to a special teams coach. Actually, he shares those responsibilities with fellow assistant coach Trooper Taylor and a couple of graduate assistants."
Sanders may move up to help raise Vols
It’s a safe bet he wasn’t happy to be there Saturday either after the Vols dropped a 27-14 decision to fifth-ranked Georgia at Neyland Stadium.
Caldwell is the closest thing Tennessee has to a special teams coach. Actually, he shares those responsibilities with fellow assistant coach Trooper Taylor and a couple of graduate assistants."
thedailytimes.com - Sanders may move up to help raise Vols: "Sanders going back to the press box is ``something that we'll look at,'' said Fulmer, whose last SEC crown came in the national title season of 1998. ``If it can help us, I mean right now whatever we need to do to do things better.''"
Thursday, October 13, 2005
Vols in the NFL Tennessee matched Florida with 37 former players on opening-day NFL rosters, the most in the Southeastern Conference and second-most nationally. Florida State had the most with 42. (-thedailytimes.com)
UT works on getting healthy; mentally, physically
Coaching turnover could help UT
Wednesday, October 12, 2005
Alabama Changes Helmet Design
Based on input from Logan Young, Alabama has decided to change its helmet design.
Happy Days - Starring Brodie Croyle as Chachi
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thedailytimes.com - Riggs: Winner best organizes chaos - Vols go back to work in off week: "There is no time to rehash Saturday's disappointing 27-14 loss to Georgia. ``Everybody's ready to go back and work,'' said Riggs."
QB carousel spinning Vols out of control
Tuesday, October 11, 2005
The Power of Kenny
Six Meat Buffet » The Power of Kenny Kenny Rogers makes it all worth it...too funny
Update...who can forget Kenny Roger's Roasters
Scout.com: Ainge again?: "``I expect Erik Ainge to play against Alabama,'' UT offensive coordinator Randy Sanders said Monday at the Knoxville Quarterback Club weekly meeting."
SEC race provides music to the ears
The State | 10/11/2005: "“You Never Know” (Tennessee) — You just never know which Tennessee team will show up to play from week to week, or heck, from half to half. Will it be the Tennessee team that looked perfectly awful in spotting LSU a 21-0 first-half lead? Or, will it be the same club that looked like world beaters in rallying to win 27-24 in overtime?"
Monday, October 10, 2005
You can't make this stuff up...
Coach Phillip Fulmer is quoted as saying,"We've always prided ourselves on being somewhat of a chameleon type offense where we do a lot of things," Fulmer said. "Right now, we're not doing anything consistent enough, mostly because of penalties, dropped balls or a couple of missed holes a time or two." Hat tip to Joel S. Hollingsworth From the Tennessean
Out of 117 teams, UT is ranked 100th in rushing (98.8 yards) and 96th in scoring offense (19 points). They're 86th in total offense (336.2 yards). UT had 13 possessions vs. Georgia, and only three went more than five plays.
Out of 117 teams, UT is ranked 100th in rushing (98.8 yards) and 96th in scoring offense (19 points). They're 86th in total offense (336.2 yards). UT had 13 possessions vs. Georgia, and only three went more than five plays.
Sunday, October 09, 2005
Help Wanted
Position: OffenseDescription: Must be able to operate a balanced running and passing attack. Must be capable of converting on 3rd down and able to make plays greater than 20 yards. You will be required to score points when not given the ball inside your own 20 yard line.
Other Positions Available: Offensive Coordinator, Special Teams
Send Resumes to: rebuildingfor2006@tennessee.edu
Defense gets job done again - Sunday, 10/09/05: "With the exception of a touchdown drive late in the fourth quarter, when the outcome was all but sealed, the Tennessee defense held Georgia to 13 points in the Vols' 27-14 loss yesterday."
Vols expect Allen to miss rest of season
Friday, October 07, 2005
Atlanta in December The Vols will have a much clearer picture on Atlanta in December after this weekend.....
UPDATE....... Book your Peach Bowl tickets
Georgia looks to keep up winning streak in Knoxville
- It will either be Atlanta in December for the SEC Championship or
- Atlanta in December for the Peach Bowl
UPDATE....... Book your Peach Bowl tickets
thedailytimes.com - Georgia looks to keep up winning streak in Knoxville
Lets hope the Vols can put an end to their streak
Lets hope the Vols can put an end to their streak
Thursday, October 06, 2005
Mahelona makes a living in opponents' backfields Tennessee's Defensive Line Doing WellWednesday, October 05, 2005
Home no safe haven for Vols Home no safe haven for Vols - Wednesday, 10/05/05: "Haven't beaten top-10 foe in Knoxville since 1999"
Vols face challenge of playing third game in 13 days
Tuesday, October 04, 2005
Rick Clausen Expected to Play Yahoo! Sports - NCAA Football - Tennessee: "Clausen is suffering from tendinitis in his left Achilles to go with a bruised left throwing shoulder, a thigh bruise and a dislocated finger on his non-throwing hand, the Nashville Tennessean reports. He is expected to play this week, however."
Vols, Bulldogs know Saturday's Test Key to '05 Race
SI.comThe schools that can really party
SI.com - SI On Campus - The schools that can really party - Tuesday October 4, 2005 4:43PM UT is number 6 on this list.
Fulmer likes his Vols' moxie
Fulmer likes his Vols' moxie - The Clarion-Ledger: "Tennessee hoping QB Clausen, others can shrug off injuries against Georgia in Saturday's showdown"
Clausen: Vols due big plays
thedailytimes.com - Clausen: Vols due big plays - Brooks, Hendrix dismissed from teams: "``We haven't had too many up to this point, so in essence, that kind of means we're due.''"
Monday, October 03, 2005
THE COOL CHICKEN: Open Letter to Coach Spurrier... THE COOL CHICKEN: Open Letter to Coach Spurrier...:
From a South Carolina Blog
"I know you went to the NFL and learned a lesson in humility. You have said on a few occasions that maybe you were a little cocky and arrogant. You have eluded to the fact that maybe you should not have run the score up on a few opponents. "
Big plays still elude Vols' offense
Thud.....
From a South Carolina Blog
"I know you went to the NFL and learned a lesson in humility. You have said on a few occasions that maybe you were a little cocky and arrogant. You have eluded to the fact that maybe you should not have run the score up on a few opponents. "
You just heard the sound of everyone jumping off of the Vanderbilt and Florida bandwagons.....
Vols need to make quantum leap
thedailytimes.com - Vols need to make quantum leap: "the Vols have only eight gains of more than 20 yards, haven't had an offensive touchdown longer than 12 yards and have had only one run -- Gerald Riggs Jr.'s 22-yarder against LSU -- eclipse two first downs.
By comparison, eight Tennessee touchdowns spanned more than 20 yards -- four at least 30 yards -- through four games a year ago with freshmen Erik Ainge and Brent Schaeffer at the controls."
By comparison, eight Tennessee touchdowns spanned more than 20 yards -- four at least 30 yards -- through four games a year ago with freshmen Erik Ainge and Brent Schaeffer at the controls."
Sunday, October 02, 2005
Chavis worth more than he gets Hardesty out for year Scout.com: Hardesty out for year: "The preliminary diagnosis was correct: Promising freshman tailback Montario Hardesty suffered a torn ACL in Tennessee’s 27-10 defeat of Ole Miss Saturday and will miss the rest of the season."
Saturday, October 01, 2005
Vols Drop Ole Miss 27-10 10th ranked Vols stifle Rebels Footballworld.com | A Netsports Site: "Gerald Riggs Jr. ran for 125 yards and a touchdown to lead 10th-ranked Tennessee to a 27-10 win over Ole Miss"
I think our Defense looked great again. The offense was a little sluggish at times. Riggs looked good. It will be a big test next week against UGA
I think our Defense looked great again. The offense was a little sluggish at times. Riggs looked good. It will be a big test next week against UGA
