Sunday, April 30, 2006
Draft Roundup- Jason Allen 16th Pick, Round 1 Miami
- Parays Haralson 140th Pick, Round 5 San Francisco
- Omar Gaither 168th Pick, Round 5 Philadelphia
- Jesse Mahelona 169th Pick, Round 5 Tennessee
- Kevin Simon 250th Pick, Round 7 Washington
Friday, April 28, 2006
Safeties in numbers in this draft Scripps Howard News Service: "Allen is one. He is a free-safety prospect who ran 4.39 seconds for 40 yards at the scouting combine despite suffering a dislocated left hip that kept him out of the second half of the Volunteers' season.
So he also is a prospect who has personnel executives around the league fairly split on what his pro prospects might be. Some teams consider him a considerable medical risk, while others are satisfied by what they've seen on magnetic resonance imaging exams.
Allen consistently has told teams he is ready to go, but some team doctors are telling their teams there is significant chance he will suffer the injury again.
'No matter what the injury was diagnosed to be, I was going to come back better than ever,' Allen said. 'That is the attitude that I have; I am not going to let anything stop me from reaching my dream of playing in the National Football League.'"
Mahelona kicking back for now
So he also is a prospect who has personnel executives around the league fairly split on what his pro prospects might be. Some teams consider him a considerable medical risk, while others are satisfied by what they've seen on magnetic resonance imaging exams.
Allen consistently has told teams he is ready to go, but some team doctors are telling their teams there is significant chance he will suffer the injury again.
'No matter what the injury was diagnosed to be, I was going to come back better than ever,' Allen said. 'That is the attitude that I have; I am not going to let anything stop me from reaching my dream of playing in the National Football League.'"
Mahelona kicking back for now - The Honolulu Advertiser: "'You come home, nobody cares who you are,' said Mahelona, from Kailua, Kona. 'I don't talk about football here, I'm just hanging out with the boys.'"
Tennessee's top three schools may have first-round draft picks
thedailytimes.com - Tennessee's top three schools may have first-round draft picks: "NASHVILLE -- Jay Cutler is the quarterback from the worst football school in the Southeastern Conference. DeAngelo Williams rewrote the record book at Memphis, and Jason Allen is coming off a dislocated hip that ended his season prematurely.
What a trio. What are the odds?
Tennessee's top three universities haven't had a player taken in the first round of the same NFL draft since 1984, but Cutler, Williams and Allen likely will snap that drought Saturday and end a similar dry spell for each school."
Former Tennessee defensive tackle Mahelona killing pigs in anticipation of NFL draft
What a trio. What are the odds?
Tennessee's top three universities haven't had a player taken in the first round of the same NFL draft since 1984, but Cutler, Williams and Allen likely will snap that drought Saturday and end a similar dry spell for each school."
Thursday, April 27, 2006
Keith Jackson says he's done broadcasting games - NCAAF - Yahoo! Sports Keith Jackson says he's done broadcasting games - NCAAF - Yahoo! Sports: "NEW YORK (AP) -- Keith Jackson thinks this is the right time for him to retire."
Wednesday, April 26, 2006
Great moments in Clausen family history. Hey Jenny Slater.: Great moments in Clausen family history.:
This is pretty funny I must admit.......
Overrated/Underrated
This is pretty funny I must admit.......
SI.com - Writers - Overrated/Underrated (cont.) - Wednesday April 26, 2006 9:40AM:
Stewert Mandel's Overrated/Underrated list of NFL draft prospects.
"Underrated: Jesse Mahelona, Tennessee
After an absolutely dominant first season in Knoxville (he was a junior college transfer) in which he notched an SEC-leading 18.5 sacks, the Hawaii native's production dropped last year (eight sacks), but that doesn't mean he wasn't still a disruptive force. In fact Tennessee coaches consider him in the same class as such former Vols standouts as John Henderson and Albert Haynesworth. He's a big-play guy who gets his body extremely low to the ground, allowing him to streak into the backfield and drag down opposing ballcarriers or quarterbacks. I'm genuinely surprised he's so lowly regarded."
Quarterback questions dominate SEC spring practices
Stewert Mandel's Overrated/Underrated list of NFL draft prospects.
"Underrated: Jesse Mahelona, Tennessee
After an absolutely dominant first season in Knoxville (he was a junior college transfer) in which he notched an SEC-leading 18.5 sacks, the Hawaii native's production dropped last year (eight sacks), but that doesn't mean he wasn't still a disruptive force. In fact Tennessee coaches consider him in the same class as such former Vols standouts as John Henderson and Albert Haynesworth. He's a big-play guy who gets his body extremely low to the ground, allowing him to streak into the backfield and drag down opposing ballcarriers or quarterbacks. I'm genuinely surprised he's so lowly regarded."
Tuesday, April 25, 2006
Spurrier: We can't compete SEC team-by-team spring guide Rob Smith just wants to keep working WBIR.COM - Rob Smith just wants to keep working: "Former Tennessee guard Rob Smith expects to be selected near the fifth round in this weekend's NFL draft.
Smith chose to forgo his senior season after the Tennessee football team finished 5-6 and missed out on a bowl trip for the first time since 1988."
Smith chose to forgo his senior season after the Tennessee football team finished 5-6 and missed out on a bowl trip for the first time since 1988."
Monday, April 24, 2006
Blame Simms for loss of Clausen Good Article.....
thedailytimes.com - Blame Simms for loss of Clausen: "In a time when Vol fans need a scapegoat now more than ever, look no further than Christopher David Simms -- NFL quarterback, All-American boy and walking cancer.
Basically, Fulmer had no chance of recruiting Jimmy. It would be like Screech landing Kelly on ``Saved by the Bell,'' or Urkel getting a date without turning into Stefan."
thedailytimes.com - Blame Simms for loss of Clausen: "In a time when Vol fans need a scapegoat now more than ever, look no further than Christopher David Simms -- NFL quarterback, All-American boy and walking cancer.
Basically, Fulmer had no chance of recruiting Jimmy. It would be like Screech landing Kelly on ``Saved by the Bell,'' or Urkel getting a date without turning into Stefan."
Sunday, April 23, 2006
Former Vol Cedric Houston involved in car accident - NFL - Yahoo! Sports Jets RB Houston involved in car accident - NFL - Yahoo! Sports: "KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -- New York Jets running back Cedric Houston was injured in a one-car accident late Friday night.
He was taken to the University of Tennessee Medical Center where he was treated for injuries that were not considered life threatening and released.
The former Tennessee standout was a passenger in a car that went up an embankment on a rural stretch of Interstate 40, about 50 miles west of Knoxville, and hit a tree stump, Tennessee Highway Patrol officials told Knoxville television station WATE.
Charges were not immediately filed against the driver.
The Jets would not comment Saturday on Houston's injuries because he has yet to be examined by a team doctor."
He was taken to the University of Tennessee Medical Center where he was treated for injuries that were not considered life threatening and released.
The former Tennessee standout was a passenger in a car that went up an embankment on a rural stretch of Interstate 40, about 50 miles west of Knoxville, and hit a tree stump, Tennessee Highway Patrol officials told Knoxville television station WATE.
Charges were not immediately filed against the driver.
The Jets would not comment Saturday on Houston's injuries because he has yet to be examined by a team doctor."
Saturday, April 22, 2006
Jimmy Clausen to commit to Fighting Irish thedailytimes.com - Jimmy Clausen to commit to Fighting Irish: "Jimmy Clausen, the youngest brother of former University of Tennessee quarterbacks Casey and Rick, will verbally commit to Notre Dame today, according to ESPN."
Thursday, April 20, 2006
IrishIllustrated.com - Vols turning inward IrishIllustrated.com - Vols turning inward: "Those with loyalty to Rocky Top have shown cause for things to look promising in Knoxville.
Tennessee has used lifelong ties to its football program to get off to a hot recruiting start with regards to the class of 2007. UT could use such connections to have even more success in the coming months."
Tennessee, Georgia share DT U honors
Tennessee has used lifelong ties to its football program to get off to a hot recruiting start with regards to the class of 2007. UT could use such connections to have even more success in the coming months."
NFL Draft - Tennessee, Georgia share DT U honor
Rivals is going through their position "Universities". Tennessee shares their Defensive Tackle "U" billing with Georgia.
Tennessee, Georgia share DT U honors
Rivals is going through their position "Universities". Tennessee shares their Defensive Tackle "U" billing with Georgia.
NFL Draft - Tennessee, Georgia share DT U honor
Rivals is going through their position "Universities". Tennessee shares their Defensive Tackle "U" billing with Georgia.
Vols recruit McClendon leaves Baylor School
Rivals is going through their position "Universities". Tennessee shares their Defensive Tackle "U" billing with Georgia.
WBIR.COM - Vols recruit McClendon leaves Baylor School: "Just over a month before graduation, UT football recruit Jacques McClendon has left Baylor School and transferred to Walker Valley High School."
?????????? Anyone know the deal here ??????????
?????????? Anyone know the deal here ??????????
Wednesday, April 19, 2006
Gaston Retires as SEC Coordinator of Football Officials www.secsports.com: "BIRMINGHAM, Ala. -- Bobby Gaston, whose tenure in the Southeastern Conference as a football official and coordinator has spanned 50 years, has announced his retirement as the league's coordinator of football officials."
CFR on Vandy
College Football's Home On The Internet - The Resource Blog - Vandy: "Jay Cutler's gone. Big deal.
......Never beat an SEC team with a winning record...
might as well give someone else a try"
......Never beat an SEC team with a winning record...
might as well give someone else a try"
Tuesday, April 18, 2006
Steelers still a fan of Jason Allen Scout.com: Wexell: Daily Draft Report '06: "Word whipping around the rumor mill is that Tennessee defensive back Jason Allen has a serious problem. The dislocated hip he suffered at midseason, rumors allege, is a degenerative condition that’s caused two teams to reject him medically.
Hogwash say the Steelers, who remain keen on a player who was considered a top 10 prospect before the injury.
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Scout.com: Vols rank No. 16 in BCS chase
Hogwash say the Steelers, who remain keen on a player who was considered a top 10 prospect before the injury.
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Scout.com: Vols rank No. 16 in BCS chase: "Coming off a 5-6 season in 2005, Tennessee doesn’t project to be a ranked football team heading into 2006. But the Vols are a top-25 team in at least one preseason ranking.
The folks at Collegefootballnews.com have the Vols penciled in at No. 16"
I don't see where Tennessee has done anything to earn this yet....
The folks at Collegefootballnews.com have the Vols penciled in at No. 16"
I don't see where Tennessee has done anything to earn this yet....
Monday, April 17, 2006
Urban Meyer on Literacy Defense for Dummies Man in the Middle
Scout.com: Waiting for Josh: "For Tennessee’s offensive football team to improve on its woeful performance in 2005, several key players obviously must have big years:
Quarterback Erik Ainge must bounce back from an awful sophomore season.
Tailback Arian Foster must recover fully from ankle and shoulder injuries that caused him to miss spring practice.
Wide receiver Robert Meachem must become a consistent big-play threat.
Those three are obvious keys. A less obvious key for the Vols is Josh McNeil. The 6-foot-4, 290-pound redshirt freshman – rated the top center prospect in America as a senior at Collins (Miss.) High School "
Quarterback Erik Ainge must bounce back from an awful sophomore season.
Tailback Arian Foster must recover fully from ankle and shoulder injuries that caused him to miss spring practice.
Wide receiver Robert Meachem must become a consistent big-play threat.
Those three are obvious keys. A less obvious key for the Vols is Josh McNeil. The 6-foot-4, 290-pound redshirt freshman – rated the top center prospect in America as a senior at Collins (Miss.) High School "
Friday, April 14, 2006
Smith may give Vols' greatest recruting class ever Young death an accident Charlotte Observer | 04/14/2006 | Booster's death an accident: "Booster's death an accident
MEMPHIS, Tenn. - An Alabama football booster died when he hit his head in an accidental fall, rather than being slain as first thought, police said Thursday.
Police initially described the death of Logan Young as a bloody slaying after a fierce struggle at his home, but quit calling it a homicide a day later."
MEMPHIS, Tenn. - An Alabama football booster died when he hit his head in an accidental fall, rather than being slain as first thought, police said Thursday.
Police initially described the death of Logan Young as a bloody slaying after a fierce struggle at his home, but quit calling it a homicide a day later."
Thursday, April 13, 2006
Tennessee gets back to basics Rivals.com College Football - Tennessee gets back to basics: "After Tennessee missed the postseason for the first time in 13 seasons, Fulmer brought Cutcliffe back to rebuild the foundation of the Volunteers offense.
When the Volunteers ended spring with the Orange and White game Saturday, they finished spring drills working harder than they had in years."
Police back off labeling death of Alabama booster homicide
When the Volunteers ended spring with the Orange and White game Saturday, they finished spring drills working harder than they had in years."
thedailytimes.com - Police back off labeling death of Alabama booster homicide: "MEMPHIS -- Police backed off calling the death of an Alabama football booster a homicide Wednesday, a day after investigators said he died in a fierce, bloody struggle."
Wednesday, April 12, 2006
Tide booster Logan Young dies violently Fulmer worries, Pearl just talks commercialappeal.com - Memphis, TN: Football: "There have been times in Tennessee football coach Phillip Fulmer's career where he has been optimistic about the upcoming season.
And there have been the years where he has been cautiously optimistic.
Now, he's downgrading to just plain cautious. A 5-6 season, especially when your team was ranked nationally preseason in the top five as the Vols in '05, will do that to the best of coaches."
And there have been the years where he has been cautiously optimistic.
Now, he's downgrading to just plain cautious. A 5-6 season, especially when your team was ranked nationally preseason in the top five as the Vols in '05, will do that to the best of coaches."
Tuesday, April 11, 2006
Alabama booster Young found dead commercialappeal.com - Memphis, TN: Local: "Homicide detectives were at the scene at 226 Goodwyn, but there were no details about Young’s death." (HT EDSBS)
Pearl of a class gets even better
Pearl of a class gets even better - Tuesday, 04/11/06: "KNOXVILLE — What was already a highly rated signing class just got even more impressive for the Tennessee men's basketball team.
Ramar Smith, one of the most coveted guard prospects in the country, said yesterday that he plans to sign with the Vols tomorrow, the first day of the April signing period."
Optimistic Spring For Vols
Ramar Smith, one of the most coveted guard prospects in the country, said yesterday that he plans to sign with the Vols tomorrow, the first day of the April signing period."
WDEF.com - News 12 - Your Safe Families Station: "Vols quarterback Eric Ainge-'I think the biggest thing for us this spring was learning how to work. That's the number one thing Coach Cutcliffe brings to this offense. Right now it's a tempo, a sense of urgency. Just knowing how to practice, knowing what it really means to sweat, what it really means to work hard.'"
Vols Football
Jackson Sun - www.jacksonsun.com - Jackson, TN: "Outside of saying the Vols expect to compete for championships every year, Coach Phillip Fulmer isn't offering any public prognostications for 2006.
In fact, following Saturday's Orange and White spring game, he dodged the question every orange-blooded fan wants to know: Just how quick a fix is it coming off last season's 5-6 debacle?
'I don't have a crystal ball to be able to tell you that,' said Fulmer, asked if it was merely a one-year turnaround."
In fact, following Saturday's Orange and White spring game, he dodged the question every orange-blooded fan wants to know: Just how quick a fix is it coming off last season's 5-6 debacle?
'I don't have a crystal ball to be able to tell you that,' said Fulmer, asked if it was merely a one-year turnaround."
Monday, April 10, 2006
Ainge looks like old self, throwing for two TDs UT Spring Football: Vols' air attack gets a passing grade Jackson Sun - www.jacksonsun.com - Jackson, TN: "UT's likely top three under center - Erik Ainge, Jonathan Crompton and Bo Hardegree - finished a combined 38-of-51 passing for 362 yards, three touchdowns and one interception."
UT Spring Football: Vols' air attack gets a passing grade
Jackson Sun - www.jacksonsun.com - Jackson, TN: "UT's likely top three under center - Erik Ainge, Jonathan Crompton and Bo Hardegree - finished a combined 38-of-51 passing for 362 yards, three touchdowns and one interception."
Orange and White first step to success
thedailytimes.com - Orange and White first step to success: "Wrapping up spring practice with the annual Orange and White game, the Volunteer coaching staff split the teams evenly and limited the defense to get a better look at execution and play making.
The result was a 34-7 victory for the Erik Ainge-led White team over Jonathan Crompton's Orange squad, but Fulmer was pleased with the overall performances of both quarterbacks, despite the defense's obvious success this spring.
Ainge was 14 of 20 for 210 yards and two touchdowns, both to receiver Robert Meachem, who had five catches for 135 yards."
Sawtelle Follows his Heart to Tennessee
The result was a 34-7 victory for the Erik Ainge-led White team over Jonathan Crompton's Orange squad, but Fulmer was pleased with the overall performances of both quarterbacks, despite the defense's obvious success this spring.
Ainge was 14 of 20 for 210 yards and two touchdowns, both to receiver Robert Meachem, who had five catches for 135 yards."
Scout.com: Sawtelle Follows his Heart to Tennessee: "Realizing a childhood dream, five-star lineman Darris Sawtelle of Brother Rice High School in Bloomfield Hills, Mich., committed to attend and play football at the University of Tennessee.
There really was never any doubt that offensive lineman Darris Sawtelle would follow in his All-American grandfather's, and namesake's, cleats and play football for the University of Tennessee."
There really was never any doubt that offensive lineman Darris Sawtelle would follow in his All-American grandfather's, and namesake's, cleats and play football for the University of Tennessee."
Friday, April 07, 2006
Cutcliffe calling Vols an offense in progress Cutcliffe calling Vols an offense in progress - Friday, 04/07/06: "KNOXVILLE — To the discerning eye of David Cutcliffe, Tennessee's offense has come a long way this spring.
But Cutcliffe also realizes just how far the Vols still need to go before they're ready to successfully take on a Southeastern Conference defense.
'We have some ability, but we're not where we can line up and just count on making plays,' said Cutcliffe"
UT's Williams shaping up as starter
But Cutcliffe also realizes just how far the Vols still need to go before they're ready to successfully take on a Southeastern Conference defense.
'We have some ability, but we're not where we can line up and just count on making plays,' said Cutcliffe"
thedailytimes.com - UT's Williams shaping up as starter: "KNOXVILLE -- Dan Williams never realized a dollar could cost him so much.
The University of Tennessee defensive tackle had a particular craving for cheeseburgers, and he really liked doubling his pleasure whenever possible. But with each bite, Williams ballooned further and further out of playing shape. He punished the scales at 360 pounds when he reported to campus last summer, 50 pounds heavier than when he signed with the Vols after an All-State career at Memphis East."
UT Trio Earns Most Improved Spring Honors
The University of Tennessee defensive tackle had a particular craving for cheeseburgers, and he really liked doubling his pleasure whenever possible. But with each bite, Williams ballooned further and further out of playing shape. He punished the scales at 360 pounds when he reported to campus last summer, 50 pounds heavier than when he signed with the Vols after an All-State career at Memphis East."
WVLT VOLUNTEER TV Knoxville, TN: UT Trio Earns Most Improved Spring Honors: "Junior lineman Steven Jones receives the Harvey Robinson Award given to offensive players, while senior Jonathan Wade and redshirt freshman Dan Williams split the Andy Spiva Award for most improved defenders. The trio will be recognized for their achievements during Saturday’s EdAmerica Orange and White Game at Neyland Stadium."
Thursday, April 06, 2006
Haslams give record amount to UT: $32.5 million Haslams give record amount to UT: $32.5 million: "KNOXVILLE (AP) -- The founder of Pilot Corp. and his wife are giving the University of Tennessee the largest individual gift the school has ever received.
The Knoxville News Sentinel reports Jim and Natalie Haslam are giving their alma mater $32.5 million. The Haslams both graduated from UT in 1952."
Vols Land Franklin Receiver
The Knoxville News Sentinel reports Jim and Natalie Haslam are giving their alma mater $32.5 million. The Haslams both graduated from UT in 1952."
Scout.com: Vols Land Franklin Receiver: "The latest Tennessean to commit to the University of Tennessee is 6-foot-1, 190-pound wide receiver Todd Campbell, who plays for Franklin High School in the historic middle Tennessee town of Franklin.
Campbell has run a 4.41 and regularly clocks sub-five times in the 40, giving him the size and speed to remain a big-play receiver at the next level. As a junior, he caught 35 passes for 810 yards (an average of 23.3 yards per catch) and 12 touchdowns to earn Class-5A All-State honors."
Campbell has run a 4.41 and regularly clocks sub-five times in the 40, giving him the size and speed to remain a big-play receiver at the next level. As a junior, he caught 35 passes for 810 yards (an average of 23.3 yards per catch) and 12 touchdowns to earn Class-5A All-State honors."
Wednesday, April 05, 2006
Alumnus gives $5 million for practice facility Alumnus gives $5 million for practice facility - Wednesday, 04/05/06: "KNOXVILLE — The basketball practice facility at Tennessee that both Bruce Pearl and Pat Summitt have been pushing for is about to become a reality.
A recent $5 million commitment from alumnus Larry F. Pratt means that Tennessee officials anticipate the project being fully funded by the time ground is broken in August."
Fulmer stresses `intensity, focus' for spring game
A recent $5 million commitment from alumnus Larry F. Pratt means that Tennessee officials anticipate the project being fully funded by the time ground is broken in August."
thedailytimes.com - Fulmer stresses `intensity, focus' for spring game: "Phillip Fulmer is stressing a strong finish in Tennessee's last week of spring football practice, which concludes Saturday with the annual Orange and White game."
Tuesday, April 04, 2006
Florida wins National Championship in B-ball Did anyone else notice there were 2 starters from TN?
Corey Brewer from Portland and Lee Humphrey from Maryville
GREAT SPORTS
Corey Brewer from Portland and Lee Humphrey from Maryville
GREAT SPORTS: "KNOXVILLE -- Jonathan Crompton didn't take too kindly to the question.
He was asked Saturday if he was 'content' to be the backup quarterback to junior Erik Ainge this fall.
'Content? Did you say content?'' asked Crompton. 'I'm not content with anything right now. That's why I'm a competitor. I'm not content with anything in my life right now. The competitor in me makes me not content with anything.''"
He was asked Saturday if he was 'content' to be the backup quarterback to junior Erik Ainge this fall.
'Content? Did you say content?'' asked Crompton. 'I'm not content with anything right now. That's why I'm a competitor. I'm not content with anything in my life right now. The competitor in me makes me not content with anything.''"
Monday, April 03, 2006
UT offense anemic; defense shines on thedailytimes.com - UT offense anemic; defense shines on: "How much was the offense dominated by a far less-experienced defense? For a while, construction workers renovating Neyland Stadium paused to watch the action. Minutes later, they couldn't resist watching their paint dry."
Crompton is No. 2 with a bullet
CITIZEN-TIMES.com: Crompton is No. 2 with a bullet: "'The shoulder feels good, real good,' he said. 'I think I'm 100 percent physically as far as how my arm feels.'"
Asumnu, Stewart shine in scrimmage
