Thursday, August 31, 2006
Matt Hays from Sporting News slams Fulmer UT receivers catch flak
UT receivers catch flak - Nashville, Tennessee - Thursday, 08/31/06 - Tennessean.com: "KNOXVILLE — Robert Meachem, Jayson Swain and Bret Smith came to Tennessee as one of the most-hyped groups of receivers in school history."
"I thought we were going to cause some damage," Swain said.
Three years later, the damage has been done — to their reputations.
Sports/UT: When you're hot, you're hot and when you're not...
Pearl gets signee Ramar Smith .... Fulmer loses Gerald Williams, Stephaun Raines and Cody Pope to academic ineligibility.
Cal may look like Big Ten team
Pearl gets signee Ramar Smith .... Fulmer loses Gerald Williams, Stephaun Raines and Cody Pope to academic ineligibility.
The City Paper - Smart, Fast, Free: "KNOXVILLE — As Tennessee coaches and players began compiling film for Saturday’s season-opener against California, they turned their focus to the Big Ten Conference.
That’s where Cal offensive coordinator Mike Dunbar spent the previous four seasons serving Northwestern in the same capacity."
That’s where Cal offensive coordinator Mike Dunbar spent the previous four seasons serving Northwestern in the same capacity."
Wednesday, August 30, 2006
Fixin' to have good ole time on Dixieland Delight Tour - CBS SportsLine.com ClayNation: Fixin' to have good ole time on Dixieland Delight Tour - CBS SportsLine.com: "By doctor's orders, my grandfather was not allowed to watch University of Tennessee football games in his old age. Instead, he would call my uncle at halftime of each game and find out what the score was. If Tennessee was comfortably ahead, he would begin to watch the recorded version of the first half. If the game was close, he would wait to find out the final outcome.
If, God forbid, Tennessee lost, he would record over the game and never watch it.
This was my introduction to Southeastern Conference football. At no point in my childhood did this story ever seem strange."
A look into the minds of Alabama fans
Fulmer eager to see Ainge challenge Cal
If, God forbid, Tennessee lost, he would record over the game and never watch it.
This was my introduction to Southeastern Conference football. At no point in my childhood did this story ever seem strange."
Fulmer eager to see Ainge challenge Cal - Nashville, Tennessee - Wednesday, 08/30/06 - Tennessean.com: "KNOXVILLE — Tennessee Coach Phillip Fulmer is as eager as anyone to see which version of Erik Ainge shows up for Saturday's opener against ninth-ranked California."
Tuesday Press Conference Quotes From Vols' Coach Phillip Fulmer
Fate played role in Foster-UT union
Jackson Sun - www.jacksonsun.com - Jackson, TN: "KNOXVILLE - If you don't believe in fate, consider for a moment Arian Foster's path to Tennessee.
The Vols' starting tailback played his final two years of high school football in San Diego while living with his father, Carl, but was never seriously recruited by California.
Tennessee discovered Foster by accident."
Neyland’s legacy provides a kick
The Vols' starting tailback played his final two years of high school football in San Diego while living with his father, Carl, but was never seriously recruited by California.
Tennessee discovered Foster by accident."
The City Paper - Smart, Fast, Free: "KNOXVILLE — Tennessee head coach Phillip Fulmer says he has never overlooked special teams play, but the Volunteers have been admonished many times the last few seasons for their lack of discipline and enthusiasm.
Following UT's kicking scrimmage on Saturday at Haslam Field, Fulmer emphasized again how important special teams play can be in close contests and said no one in the tradition Gen. Robert Neyland helped build could possibly downplay the kicking and return games."
Following UT's kicking scrimmage on Saturday at Haslam Field, Fulmer emphasized again how important special teams play can be in close contests and said no one in the tradition Gen. Robert Neyland helped build could possibly downplay the kicking and return games."
Tuesday, August 29, 2006
UT's offensive line is ready to run the ball UT's offensive line is ready to run the ball - Nashville, Tennessee - Tuesday, 08/29/06 - Tennessean.com: "Goal for linemen: Get more physical"
Insights from `Insider': It comes down to QB, offense
Insights from `Insider': It comes down to QB, offense: "`The Vols will sink or swim on the strength of how well the quarterback and offensive line perform.''"
Vols don’t like home underdog role
The City Paper - Smart, Fast, Free: "KNOXVILLE — Don’t expect Tennessee receiver Jayson Swain to be watching intently as Lee Corso offers his prediction on Saturday’s season opener.
The senior, who was named as one of five game captains for the match-up against No. 9 California, is already tired of hearing about the Vols’ role as spoiler. Kickoff Saturday at Neyland Stadium is 5:30 p.m. (ESPN).
“Personally, I’m mad,” Swain said. “I’m mad that Tennessee can be counted out of any type of football game."
The senior, who was named as one of five game captains for the match-up against No. 9 California, is already tired of hearing about the Vols’ role as spoiler. Kickoff Saturday at Neyland Stadium is 5:30 p.m. (ESPN).
“Personally, I’m mad,” Swain said. “I’m mad that Tennessee can be counted out of any type of football game."
Monday, August 28, 2006
FOSTER'S RUN PUTS HIM IN SELECT COMPANY :: UT announces changes to Neyland Stadium smoking policy FOSTER'S RUN PUTS HIM IN SELECT COMPANY: "Tennessee sophomore tailback Arian Foster put together what appeared to be an impressive streak last season when he ended 2005 with five consecutive 100-yard rushing games."
Consecutive 100-Yard Rushing Games
9 - Jay Graham, Sept. 23, 1995-Jan. 1, 1996
6 - Johnny Jones, Nov. 19, 1983-Sept. 22, 1984
5 - Chuck Webb, Oct. 21-Nov. 25, 1989
5 - Arian Foster, Oct. 29-Nov. 26, 2005 (current)
Fulmer interview regarding Cal Game - Fall Practice
Vols need depth, maturity
Consecutive 100-Yard Rushing Games
9 - Jay Graham, Sept. 23, 1995-Jan. 1, 1996
6 - Johnny Jones, Nov. 19, 1983-Sept. 22, 1984
5 - Chuck Webb, Oct. 21-Nov. 25, 1989
5 - Arian Foster, Oct. 29-Nov. 26, 2005 (current)
thedailytimes.com - Vols need depth, maturity: "As the Tennessee football team opens its first game week of the 2006 season today, head coach Phillip Fulmer's emphasis coming out of fall camp has settled on the lack of depth.
This is not the kind of broad-based concern you want to acknowledge when your first opponent is a California team ranked No. 9 in preseason."
Special teams vital to success
This is not the kind of broad-based concern you want to acknowledge when your first opponent is a California team ranked No. 9 in preseason."
Jackson Sun - www.jacksonsun.com - Jackson, TN: "KNOXVILLE - It's the sixth of Gen. Robert Neyland's seven game maxims: Press the kicking game. Here is where the breaks are made.
Last season, the kicking game pressed Tennessee and ultimately broke the Vols."
Last season, the kicking game pressed Tennessee and ultimately broke the Vols."
Sunday, August 27, 2006
Cal Coordinator on Tennessee Offense Inside Bay Area - Vols have gone where the Bears want to go: "Gregory (Cal Defensive Coordinator) said the Vols' offensive scheme isn't anything Cal hasn't seen before.
'I don't think there's much to it,' he said, 'other than getting ready to play.'"
UT center needs no intro now
'I don't think there's much to it,' he said, 'other than getting ready to play.'"
UT center needs no intro now Brother-in-law of former Vol great from the 90s
Fulmer's goal is loud crowd
Fulmer's goal is loud crowd : "KNOXVILLE — Tennessee Coach Phillip Fulmer has made it clear to his team that it needs to make home-field advantage count this season.
He also hopes the fans take advantage of the crowd-noise rule being abolished.
The California opener on Sept. 2 is the first of four consecutive games for the Vols at Neyland Stadium.
'The crowd has to crank it up,' Fulmer said. 'We have to give them a good reason to cheer, but they've got to be on their feet. That needs to be a real plus for us.'"
Vols' Ligon gains a video taste for Bears
He also hopes the fans take advantage of the crowd-noise rule being abolished.
The California opener on Sept. 2 is the first of four consecutive games for the Vols at Neyland Stadium.
'The crowd has to crank it up,' Fulmer said. 'We have to give them a good reason to cheer, but they've got to be on their feet. That needs to be a real plus for us.'"
KnoxNews: Govols: "Ligon watched so much film of the Golden Bears over the summer that perhaps he should double as an assistant line coach on Sept. 2 when the No. 23 Vols and No. 9 Bears meet in the season opener in Knoxville.
'I put money on it that I watched more film this summer on Cal than some of our assistant coaches,' said Ligon, a fifth-year senior. 'I watched at least two hours a day and more."
WVLT VOLUNTEER TV Knoxville, TN: "Special" Scrimmage Saturday: "UT Sports Information) -- Tennessee staged its annual kicking scrimmage Saturday at Haslam Field, working for nearly two hours on punting, field goals, returns and the entire special teams arsenal.
'If you were talking to a true Volunteer, someone who understands the importance of the kicking game and what Gen. Neyland gave to college football about how you win with the kicking game, this is an important day,' head coach Phillip Fulmer said. 'And we had a good day with that."
'If you were talking to a true Volunteer, someone who understands the importance of the kicking game and what Gen. Neyland gave to college football about how you win with the kicking game, this is an important day,' head coach Phillip Fulmer said. 'And we had a good day with that."
Friday, August 25, 2006
Next star DE hasn't shown up yet for UT
Next star DE hasn't shown up yet for UT: "KNOXVILLE — Tennessee defensive ends coach Steve Caldwell met individually with each of his players this spring and told them all the same thing.
Parys Haralson is no longer around. Neither is Jason Hall. And someone has to replace them — on and off the field.
Now, just more than a week away from UT's season opener against California, Caldwell finds himself still looking for replacements at a position that's been a cornerstone of the Vols' success under defensive coordinator John Chavis."
The City Paper - Smart, Fast, Free: "“We got started on Cal for real on both sides, trying to get a little bit ahead in our scouting report,” UT coach Phillip Fulmer said.
Fulmer’s main concern, other than a few bumps and bruises, is building the kind of depth that can support his two first-team units."
GAME CAPTAINS: Fulmer has not named team captains and said the staff and players have agreed to name different captains for each game this season, a first for the program under his direction.
Inside the Orange pre-season football special to air this weekend
Fulmer’s main concern, other than a few bumps and bruises, is building the kind of depth that can support his two first-team units."
GAME CAPTAINS: Fulmer has not named team captains and said the staff and players have agreed to name different captains for each game this season, a first for the program under his direction.
Thursday, August 24, 2006
Vols hope trimmer, quicker O-line pays off Vols hope trimmer, quicker O-line pays off: "KNOXVILLE, Tenn. -- Tennessee coach Phillip Fulmer feels really good about the left side of Tennessee's offensive line. He rates the other three positions as OK, there's concern about depth across the line."
Fulmer, Coker lead big-name coaches on 'hot seat'
The Albuquerque Tribune: Ncaa: "Since 1978, 30 different college football coaches have led teams to at least a share of a national title.
Only two - Oklahoma's Barry Switzer and Alabama's Gene Stallings - left their schools within four years of winning it all."
Early hopes will rest on the defense
Only two - Oklahoma's Barry Switzer and Alabama's Gene Stallings - left their schools within four years of winning it all."
Jackson Sun - www.jacksonsun.com - Jackson, TN: "KNOXVILLE - The Big Orange Nation is wringing its collective hands over the uncertainty of its offense.
Vols quarterback Erik Ainge has spiked up and down in scrimmages as the offense has been nothing if inconsistent.
It is the strength of the team - its defense under coordinator John Chavis - that will be under the gun in the all-important first three games. Cal, Air Force and Florida are all home games, a big plus."
Karl still goes full speed - Nashville, Tennessee - Thursday, 08/24/06 - Tennessean.com: "KNOXVILLE — Who knows where Ryan Karl would be right now had he not decided to attend Tennessee's football camp the summer prior to his senior year of high school?
This much is for certain: Karl was a virtual nobody in recruiting circles despite rushing for more than 5,000 yards in his high school career at Battle Ground Academy. And more important to him, he was being given only a cursory look by the school he grew up loving."
Fulmer says first teams sharp; Frogg named starting center
This much is for certain: Karl was a virtual nobody in recruiting circles despite rushing for more than 5,000 yards in his high school career at Battle Ground Academy. And more important to him, he was being given only a cursory look by the school he grew up loving."
KnoxNews: Govols: "Tennessee head coach Phillip Fulmer called Tuesday’s final scrimmage of the preseason a success for the first teams on both sides of the ball. The Vols coach made his remarks after Wednesday’s brief workout at Haslam Field.
'I thought a number of people established themselves,' Fulmer said of his reviews of the game videotapes. 'Michael Frogg has won the starting center job for the Cal game and I’m really proud of him.'"
Fainting Goats = 2005 Offense
'I thought a number of people established themselves,' Fulmer said of his reviews of the game videotapes. 'Michael Frogg has won the starting center job for the Cal game and I’m really proud of him.'"
View from Rocky Top » Blog Archive » The most hilarious thing I have ever seen: Tennessee fainting goats
View From Rocky Top equates last years offense with Fainting Goats..... pretty funny
View From Rocky Top equates last years offense with Fainting Goats..... pretty funny
Wednesday, August 23, 2006
Vols tune up for opener against California All three RBs will play All three RBs will play: "KNOXVILLE — The competition between Tennessee's top three tailbacks was heated during fall camp.
But if Coach Phillip Fulmer has his way, Arian Foster, Montario Hardesty and LaMarcus Coker all might see the field early and often this season."
Frosh Hancock creates buzz at scrimmage
But if Coach Phillip Fulmer has his way, Arian Foster, Montario Hardesty and LaMarcus Coker all might see the field early and often this season."
thedailytimes.com - Frosh Hancock creates buzz at scrimmage: "Freshman Quintin Hancock again impressed in the team's third and final major intrasquad scrimmage Tuesday night at Neyland Stadium. The St. Augustine, Fla., native pulled in four passes for 36 yards, two for scores.
Hancock had five receptions for 68 yards on Saturday night"
Scrimmage lacks energy
Hancock had five receptions for 68 yards on Saturday night"
Scrimmage lacks energy - Nashville, Tennessee - Wednesday, 08/23/06 - Tennessean.com: "KNOXVILLE — Tennessee Coach Phillip Fulmer had a feeling his guys might be a little leg weary Tuesday night in the final scrimmage of the preseason.
Turns out he was right — especially on offense."
Turns out he was right — especially on offense."
Tuesday, August 22, 2006
Prepare to be Intimidated Vols getting no kicks
Vols getting no kicks: "Wilhoit struggled in last Saturday night’s scrimmage, however, making just four of 10 field goal tries. He connected from 37 yards, 31 yards and from 41 twice. He missed from 46, 39, 35, 45, 47 and 55 yards. Four of the misses were wide right. One was wide left and the last one was short.
Punter Britton Colquitt, who also serves as the backup placement specialist, missed from 31 yards, hit from 35 and 37, then missed way right from 41 yards."
Video Highlights 2001 UT-UF
Pressure self-imposed, but Ainge has fun now
Punter Britton Colquitt, who also serves as the backup placement specialist, missed from 31 yards, hit from 35 and 37, then missed way right from 41 yards."
Pressure self-imposed, but Ainge has fun now : "KNOXVILLE — Erik Ainge admits that he felt some pressure last week on the eve of Tennessee's second full scrimmage of the preseason.
Then again, he couldn't help but feel it, because he said it all came from within."
Then again, he couldn't help but feel it, because he said it all came from within."
Monday, August 21, 2006
Asumnu gets Vols football scholarship
Asumnu gets Vols football scholarship: "KNOXVILLE, Tenn. -- Tennessee coach Phillip Fulmer has praised Stanley Asumnu's dedication to football after four years of playing basketball and awarded him with a scholarship on Monday.
Deep snapper Ryan West, another senior, also was added to the scholarship list. West snaps the ball for field goals and punts."
College Football's Home On The Internet - The Resource Blog - Tennessee and California
College Football Resources' preview of the Tennessee - Cal match-up. No PAC-10 bias here is there??
'Vol Calls' starts Monday
College Football Resources' preview of the Tennessee - Cal match-up. No PAC-10 bias here is there??
Scout.com: 'Vol Calls' starts Monday: "'Vol Calls,' the University of Tennessee's weekly, statewide call-in radio show, kicks off its 18th season Monday at 8 p.m. Eastern time / 7 p.m. Central from the Texas Roadhouse across from West Town Mall in Knoxville."
McNeil likely to be starting center
Jackson Sun - www.jacksonsun.com - Jackson, TN: "KNOXVILLE - Maybe it wasn't all Josh McNeil's fault.
Not all of Tennessee's offensive struggles in the first preseason scrimmage Aug. 12 could be attributed to a redshirt freshman center.
Still, McNeil couldn't forget the two fumbled snaps and countless busted protections that, in his mind, could have been prevented."
Scrimmage rough night for kickers
Not all of Tennessee's offensive struggles in the first preseason scrimmage Aug. 12 could be attributed to a redshirt freshman center.
Still, McNeil couldn't forget the two fumbled snaps and countless busted protections that, in his mind, could have been prevented."
Scrimmage rough night for kickers - Nashville, Tennessee - Sunday, 08/20/06 - Tennessean.com: "KNOXVILLE – Tennessee's special teams stood out in Saturday night's scrimmage at Neyland Stadium.
And that wasn't always a good thing."
Ainge looks better in second scrimmage
And that wasn't always a good thing."
Jackson Sun - www.jacksonsun.com - Jackson, TN: "KNOXVILLE - After so much talk about what Erik Ainge did wrong in Tennessee's first scrimmage, the Vols' junior quarterback was ready for his second live shot at the defense.
He delivered with a 17-for-26 performance for 196 yards, one touchdown and no interceptions Saturday night at Neyland Stadium."
He delivered with a 17-for-26 performance for 196 yards, one touchdown and no interceptions Saturday night at Neyland Stadium."
Saturday, August 19, 2006
Great Tennessee Video Great Video I found on YouTube about Tennessee Football. It highlights Vols Football past and present courtesy of GrossE245.
SEC East looking like the most brutal division - Saturday August 19, 2006 1:59PM
SI.com - 2006 NCAA Football Preview - SEC East looking like the most brutal division - Saturday August 19, 2006 1:59PM: "ATHENS, Ga. (AP) -- When Mark Richt arrived at Georgia in 2001, the Eastern side of the Southeastern Conference was divided into two very distinct groups.
There was Florida and Tennessee. Then there was everyone else."
"Nowadays, the SEC East is far more than a two-team race. In fact, it might just be the most intriguing group of teams in the country, from Florida's Urban Renewal and South Carolina's Ol' Ballcoach to Tennessee's As The Fulmer Turns and Georgia's new role as Beast of the East."
The Real No. 1
There was Florida and Tennessee. Then there was everyone else."
"Nowadays, the SEC East is far more than a two-team race. In fact, it might just be the most intriguing group of teams in the country, from Florida's Urban Renewal and South Carolina's Ol' Ballcoach to Tennessee's As The Fulmer Turns and Georgia's new role as Beast of the East."
WSJ.com - The Real No. 1: "Which school trains the best NFL players? Measuring each pro's impact last year, Sam Walker crunches the numbers to find top contributors and underrated programs. And the winner is..."
1. - FSU, 2. Florida, 3. - Georgia, 4. - Tennessee
UT's Ainge confident, ready to quiet critics
1. - FSU, 2. Florida, 3. - Georgia, 4. - Tennessee
thedailytimes.com - UT's Ainge confident, ready to quiet critics: "KNOXVILLE -- Despite a sub-par performance in last Saturday's scrimmage at Neyland Stadium, Tennessee quarterback Erik Ainge insists all is well under center.
``There's no comparison to this time last year,'' said the junior signal caller, who was a paltry 13-of-26 with two interceptions and no scores last week. ``Now I understand how to play football. Last year I would just drop back and try to find somebody open.''"
Vols comfortable with Cutcliffe
``There's no comparison to this time last year,'' said the junior signal caller, who was a paltry 13-of-26 with two interceptions and no scores last week. ``Now I understand how to play football. Last year I would just drop back and try to find somebody open.''"
The State | 08/19/2006 | Vols comfortable with Cutcliffe: "NOXVILLE, Tenn. — Tennessee offensive coordinator David Cutcliffe started each player in the drill with a loud, staccato “Go!” — as if just saying the word was taking up too much time.
Cutcliffe believes practice is where game habits are formed and, like in a game, no second should be wasted. He’s a stickler for doing things right, not once but over and over."
Scout.com: Fellows faces surgery
Cutcliffe believes practice is where game habits are formed and, like in a game, no second should be wasted. He’s a stickler for doing things right, not once but over and over."
Scout.com: Fellows faces surgery: "Today’s Tennessee football injury report is two-thirds good news and one-third bad news. The bad news: Cornerback Roshaun Fellows, a part-time starter the past two years, will likely miss the 2006 season."
Vols have fresh start, ace coordinator, determined QB - Thursday August 17, 2006 5:08PM
Friday, August 11, 2006
Open Thread Out on Vacation this Week. Post your views on the upcoming season. Who must have a good season...besides Ainge.... Who can Tennessee not afford to lose...post your good links
Vol Slideshow
Good Tennessee Football Slideshow ...not sure about the "Enter Sandman" soundtrack...but good none the less
Vols rebound with attitude adjusment
Shelbyville Times-Gazette: Story: Vols rebound with attitude adjusment: "Tennessee staged a rebound of sorts during Thursday's football workout at Lindsey Nelson Stadium, bouncing back from a sub-par outing the day before. Head coach Phillip Fulmer practiced the team for better than two hours and thought his squad took the challenge.
'From yesterday to today was like night and day, and that just tells you what attitude can do,' Fulmer said. 'That tells you just how a mindset can make you better."
VOLS' THURSDAY WORKOUT SHINES WITH ATTITUDE
Tight end figures in new UT offense
'From yesterday to today was like night and day, and that just tells you what attitude can do,' Fulmer said. 'That tells you just how a mindset can make you better."
Tight end figures in new UT offense - Nashville, Tennessee - Friday, 08/11/06 - Tennessean.com: "KNOXVILLE — One week into preseason practice, Chris Brown has seen enough that he doesn't merely write it off as lip service.
Tennessee wants to use its tight ends more effectively this season in the passing game."
Offense focusing on execution
Tennessee wants to use its tight ends more effectively this season in the passing game."
Jackson Sun - www.jacksonsun.com - Jackson, TN: "KNOXVILLE - Now comes the hard part for Tennessee offensive coordinator David Cutcliffe.
Having installed most of the offense within the first six days of practice, quarterback Erik Ainge said the emphasis on Thursday turned to executing it."
Having installed most of the offense within the first six days of practice, quarterback Erik Ainge said the emphasis on Thursday turned to executing it."
Thursday, August 10, 2006
Manning to donate $1 million to UT
WBIR.COM - Manning to donate $1 million to UT: "Peyton Manning might be one of the world's most recognizable and wealthiest athletes, but he obviously hasn't forgotten his alma mater.
The Indianapolis Colts All-Pro quarterback has pledged a $1 million gift to the University of Tennessee athletics department in a letter he wrote to school officials last month."
Vol Wade is on track to have a big season: "KNOXVILLE — As an All-American sprinter, it was almost against Jonathan Wade's nature.
But after three years of juggling football and track at Tennessee, the senior cornerback finally slowed down.
These days, his focus is on football.
'We've learned as a team not to take anything for granted,' "
Fulmer seeks more consistent effort from Vols
But after three years of juggling football and track at Tennessee, the senior cornerback finally slowed down.
These days, his focus is on football.
'We've learned as a team not to take anything for granted,' "
thedailytimes.com - Fulmer seeks more consistent effort from Vols: "KNOXVILLE -- It's early still -- just a half-dozen practices into fall camp -- but Tennessee didn't deliver the consistency coach Phillip Fulmer expects during its Wednesday practice."
Wednesday, August 09, 2006
By the Numbers cfbstats.com - Tennessee Volunteers 2005 Team Statistics
Here is a look at the 2005 Tennessee Season by the Numbers. CFBSTATS.com has a ton of data. (HT EDSBS)
Football Practice - Pic of the day
Former Vol Jason Allen signs with Miami
Here is a look at the 2005 Tennessee Season by the Numbers. CFBSTATS.com has a ton of data. (HT EDSBS)
KRT Wire | 08/08/2006 | Dolphins rookie Allen ready to go camping: "MIAMI - Dolphins safety Jason Allen knew what to expect off the field on his first day at an NFL training camp after his holdout ended with a six-year contract, including $8 million to $9 million in guaranteed money.
'Everybody was calling me `New Money,' ' the 2006 first-round pick said with a chuckle. 'Cornerback Will Allen and some of those guys, they got the `Old Money.' I want the old money. Just joking with me.'"
Dawg Sports review of Tennessee
'Everybody was calling me `New Money,' ' the 2006 first-round pick said with a chuckle. 'Cornerback Will Allen and some of those guys, they got the `Old Money.' I want the old money. Just joking with me.'"
Dawg Sports :: An Unofficial Georgia Bulldogs Blog
Very in depth piece from Dawg Sports on UT, UTs season and the UT - UGA game. (HT View from Rocky Top)
Tennessee linebackers ready for challenges
Very in depth piece from Dawg Sports on UT, UTs season and the UT - UGA game. (HT View from Rocky Top)
thedailytimes.com - Tennessee linebackers ready for challenges: "KNOXVILLE -- Where outsiders see a perceived weakness, Tennessee's linebacking corps merely take their collective inexperience as one more challenge, just another obstacle to sack."
Tuesday, August 08, 2006
Goodbye to Jefferson Pilot Sports' SEC telecasts - CBS SportsLine.com ClayNation: Goodbye to Jefferson Pilot Sports' SEC telecasts - CBS SportsLine.com: "Okay, deep breath ... deep breath. Focus on the ceiling ... okay, here it comes: Jefferson Pilot's SEC sports telecasts are no more"
Fulmer pleased by UT intensity
Running backs recover quickly
Running backs recover quickly : "KNOXVILLE — After missing spring practice to recover from offseason surgeries, three Tennessee tailbacks are doing their best to make up for lost time.
Arian Foster, Montario Hardesty and LaMarcus Coker are expected to get most of the Vols' carries this season. They say they're in better shape than they were before their injuries last season."
Ainge Ready to Bounce Back
Arian Foster, Montario Hardesty and LaMarcus Coker are expected to get most of the Vols' carries this season. They say they're in better shape than they were before their injuries last season."
Monday, August 07, 2006
Friends off the Field, 'Friendly' Competition on the Field for Vol Running Backs Vols slip on pads, work outdoors 49ers rookie has a powerful style - sacbee.com Sports - 49ers rookie has a powerful style - sacbee.comArticle on former Vol Parys Haralson with the SF 49ers
Center ready for practice with contact
Center ready for practice with contact - Nashville, Tennessee - Monday, 08/07/06 - Tennessean.com: "One of the leading candidates for Tennessee's starting center job, McNeil is ready for the real thing to start – full contact."
Smith is all talk now after year of silence
Vols focused on Golden challenge
The City Paper - Smart, Fast, Free: "Tennessee coaches and players agree facing a quality opponent like California to open the season is a blessing for a team coming off its first losing campaign since Ronald Reagan occupied the Oval Office."
Friday, August 04, 2006
Pre-season Top 25 Coaches Poll USATODAY.com - Breaking down the Top 25 teams
1 - Ohio State ; 8 - Florida; 12 - Cal; 14 - UGA; 23 - Tennessee; 24 - Alabama
Vols set for first '06 step
1 - Ohio State ; 8 - Florida; 12 - Cal; 14 - UGA; 23 - Tennessee; 24 - Alabama
Vols set for first '06 step: "KNOXVILLE — The 2005 season for Tennessee's football team was turbulent enough.
And now this past week, which produced two arrests that led to one dismissal and one suspension.
Think Phillip Fulmer is ready for practice to begin?"
Fulmer’s fast decision deflects criticism — for now
Recovering RBs expected to practice
And now this past week, which produced two arrests that led to one dismissal and one suspension.
Think Phillip Fulmer is ready for practice to begin?"
Jackson Sun - www.jacksonsun.com - Jackson, TN: "KNOXVILLE - Tennessee offensive coordinator David Cutcliffe expects all three tailbacks recovering from surgery to be ready to go for the opening of preseason practice today.
Arian Foster, Montario Hardesty and LaMarcus Coker were held out of contact during spring practice."
Arian Foster, Montario Hardesty and LaMarcus Coker were held out of contact during spring practice."
Thursday, August 03, 2006
Arrests force Fulmer to act Arrests force Fulmer to act - Nashville, Tennessee - Thursday, 08/03/06 - Tennessean.com: "KNOXVILLE — Tennessee freshman tight end Lee Smith found out the hard way Wednesday what Coach Phillip Fulmer meant by a zero-tolerance policy.
Fulmer, who had thrown down the gauntlet to his players about off-the-field issues, dismissed Smith from the team following his arrest by UT police earlier that morning on a drunken driving charge. Police observed Smith driving his truck on a sidewalk near the UT football complex.
Prior to announcing his decision, Fulmer met with Smith and Smith's father, Daryle, a former offensive lineman at Tennessee from 1984-86 who also played in the NFL. His position coach at UT was Fulmer.
Smith, who signed with the Vols in February and was already enrolled in summer school, wasn't the only one to feel Fulmer's wrath.
Redshirt freshman defensive back Marsalous Johnson was suspended for the first four games."
Fulmer, who had thrown down the gauntlet to his players about off-the-field issues, dismissed Smith from the team following his arrest by UT police earlier that morning on a drunken driving charge. Police observed Smith driving his truck on a sidewalk near the UT football complex.
Prior to announcing his decision, Fulmer met with Smith and Smith's father, Daryle, a former offensive lineman at Tennessee from 1984-86 who also played in the NFL. His position coach at UT was Fulmer.
Smith, who signed with the Vols in February and was already enrolled in summer school, wasn't the only one to feel Fulmer's wrath.
Redshirt freshman defensive back Marsalous Johnson was suspended for the first four games."
Wednesday, August 02, 2006
Freshman Smith (DUI) fourth Volunteer arrested since May Tennessee Volunteers, NCAA Football
More good news.... Smith's career at Tennessee may be over before it ever started. It will be very interesting to see what Fulmer's response will be to the two off field issues that happened this week. (HT View from Rocky Top)
Update on off field issue #1 this week..."A University spokesperson says the details of Marsalous Johnson's suspension will be announced later today."
Cutcliffe critical about Vols' performance
More good news.... Smith's career at Tennessee may be over before it ever started. It will be very interesting to see what Fulmer's response will be to the two off field issues that happened this week. (HT View from Rocky Top)
Update on off field issue #1 this week..."A University spokesperson says the details of Marsalous Johnson's suspension will be announced later today."
Jackson Sun : "In his year away from coaching due to heart trouble, David Cutcliffe watched the University of Tennessee's football program with a critical eye.
Since rejoining the Vols staff last winter as offensive coordinator, he has analyzed the UT program with a critical tongue."
Williams still in limbo after year-and-a-half - Nashville, Tennessee - Wednesday, 08/02/06 - Tennessean.com
Since rejoining the Vols staff last winter as offensive coordinator, he has analyzed the UT program with a critical tongue."
Williams still in limbo after year-and-a-half "But with preseason practice set to begin Friday, Fulmer is burning up inside over the lingering Gerald Williams saga with the NCAA Clearinghouse."
Tuesday, August 01, 2006
Starting the week with some SEC awards Mapu back with Vols after 2-year mission - Monday July 31, 2006 9:45PM
SI.com - NCAA Football - Mapu back with Vols after 2-year mission - Monday July 31, 2006 9:45PM: "During a press conference on Monday to mark his return to the Volunteers, the 6-3, 275-pound tackle said his priority now is getting back into football shape.
'I'm really grateful for the opportunity to come back,' Mapu said"
