Friday, August 31, 2007
Saturday What are your Predictions for Saturday vs. Cal ?
Clausen advises patience
From the Cal Papers...
Thursday, August 30, 2007
X-ray: Ainge broke pinkieWednesday, August 29, 2007
Ainge downplays finger injury - Nashville, Tennessee - Wednesday, 08/29/07 - Tennessean.com Ainge downplays finger injury - Nashville, Tennessee - Wednesday, 08/29/07 - Tennessean.com
"KNOXVILLE — After spending the offseason adding weight and strength, Tennessee quarterback Erik Ainge couldn't help but shake his head at what happened on Monday: an injury to the pinky finger on his right (throwing) hand.
Ainge said he jammed the finger at practice while performing handoff drills, but UT Coach Phillip Fulmer said it occurred during a quarterback-center exchange. Regardless, Ainge may not practice the rest of the week but is still expected to start at Cal on Saturday."
Ainge downplays finger injury - Nashville, Tennessee - Wednesday, 08/29/07 - Tennessean.com
"KNOXVILLE — After spending the offseason adding weight and strength, Tennessee quarterback Erik Ainge couldn't help but shake his head at what happened on Monday: an injury to the pinky finger on his right (throwing) hand.
Ainge said he jammed the finger at practice while performing handoff drills, but UT Coach Phillip Fulmer said it occurred during a quarterback-center exchange. Regardless, Ainge may not practice the rest of the week but is still expected to start at Cal on Saturday."
Ainge downplays finger injury - Nashville, Tennessee - Wednesday, 08/29/07 - Tennessean.com
"KNOXVILLE — After spending the offseason adding weight and strength, Tennessee quarterback Erik Ainge couldn't help but shake his head at what happened on Monday: an injury to the pinky finger on his right (throwing) hand.
Ainge said he jammed the finger at practice while performing handoff drills, but UT Coach Phillip Fulmer said it occurred during a quarterback-center exchange. Regardless, Ainge may not practice the rest of the week but is still expected to start at Cal on Saturday."
Fulmers donate $1 million to UT
"KNOXVILLE — After spending the offseason adding weight and strength, Tennessee quarterback Erik Ainge couldn't help but shake his head at what happened on Monday: an injury to the pinky finger on his right (throwing) hand.
Ainge said he jammed the finger at practice while performing handoff drills, but UT Coach Phillip Fulmer said it occurred during a quarterback-center exchange. Regardless, Ainge may not practice the rest of the week but is still expected to start at Cal on Saturday."
Tuesday, August 28, 2007
Start of game week gives Vols energy Start of game week gives Vols energy - Nashville, Tennessee - Tuesday, 08/28/07 - Tennessean.com
"KNOXVILLE — Tennessee began preparations for Cal last week. But with game week officially here, there was an extra pep in the players' steps on Monday.
"I am ready for it, and I think the players are darn sure ready for it," Coach Phillip Fulmer said. "You get 23 practices and hitting each other and going through all that, and grading film and everything. I think everybody is ready to play a football game. I like the way this team has responded to what we've asked them to do."
Five burning questions for UT
"KNOXVILLE — Tennessee began preparations for Cal last week. But with game week officially here, there was an extra pep in the players' steps on Monday.
"I am ready for it, and I think the players are darn sure ready for it," Coach Phillip Fulmer said. "You get 23 practices and hitting each other and going through all that, and grading film and everything. I think everybody is ready to play a football game. I like the way this team has responded to what we've asked them to do."
Five burning questions for UT - Nashville, Tennessee - Monday, 08/27/07 - Tennessean.com
"It wasn't too long ago when UT was known as "Wide Receiver U." This year, it's "Wide Receiver Who?"
"It wasn't too long ago when UT was known as "Wide Receiver U." This year, it's "Wide Receiver Who?"
Friday, August 24, 2007
What more can you say........ Vols Battle Heat as Cal Preparations Hit Full Swing
GREAT SPORTS
"The Tennessee football team took to the practice field Thursday with temperatures climbing into triple digits. Cal preparations began in earnest during the sweltering two-hour workout at Haslam Field."
Offseason work helps Vols receiver catch up - Nashville, Tennessee
"The Tennessee football team took to the practice field Thursday with temperatures climbing into triple digits. Cal preparations began in earnest during the sweltering two-hour workout at Haslam Field."
Thursday, August 23, 2007
Cal eyes payback for loss at UT Cal eyes payback for loss at UT - Nashville, Tennessee - Thursday, 08/23/07 - Tennessean.com
"KNOXVILLE — It's been almost one year since the Cal football team was thumped by Tennessee. And the Bears still haven't found a mouthwash strong enough to get rid of the bitter taste."
"KNOXVILLE — It's been almost one year since the Cal football team was thumped by Tennessee. And the Bears still haven't found a mouthwash strong enough to get rid of the bitter taste."
Wednesday, August 22, 2007
No Need to Play the Season- Cal Has Won It All
ContraCostaTimes.com - Cal should be ready to face Tennessee
Read the Whole Article....
"Only 10 days until Cal football's season-opening win over Tennessee.
And then ...
The Bears' home crowd -- including the most season-ticket holders in program history at 40,262-plus -- goes wild.
And then ...
A national-television audience -- a sleepy one, at that, thanks to the 5 p.m. PDT kickoff -- reclassifies Cal as a bona fide national contender."
Cottam out 2-3 months : Football : GoVolsXtra.com
Not Good News. Tight End Brad Cottam out for 2-3 months with a wrist injury.
Play of Ainge, News on Martin Encourages Vol Camp
Not Good News. Tight End Brad Cottam out for 2-3 months with a wrist injury.
GREAT SPORTS
"KNOXVILLE -- There were smiles all around on Tuesday as Tennessee completed its third and final scrimmage of the preseason at Neyland Stadium.
Quarterback Erik Ainge continued to play extremely well and the offense again showed the ability to drive the football while mixing the pass and the run.
But a diagnosis on Prep All-American defensive end Ben Martin probably brought the biggest smile to coach Phillip Fulmer's face. The freshman from Cincinnati only suffered a bruise to his knee and no tear or structural damage."
"KNOXVILLE -- There were smiles all around on Tuesday as Tennessee completed its third and final scrimmage of the preseason at Neyland Stadium.
Quarterback Erik Ainge continued to play extremely well and the offense again showed the ability to drive the football while mixing the pass and the run.
But a diagnosis on Prep All-American defensive end Ben Martin probably brought the biggest smile to coach Phillip Fulmer's face. The freshman from Cincinnati only suffered a bruise to his knee and no tear or structural damage."
Tuesday, August 21, 2007
A little smash-mouth goes a long way for Vols Poll Sitters Scout.com: Poll Sitters
"Today we’re looking at the recently released Power 16 as published in the Aug. 27 edition of ESPN The Magazine. Unlike the polls factored into the BCS formula, it carries no official significance but it does provide insight into the challenge that awaits Tennessee this fall.
To begin with the Vols are not among its members."
Vols safety prefers role of underdog
"Today we’re looking at the recently released Power 16 as published in the Aug. 27 edition of ESPN The Magazine. Unlike the polls factored into the BCS formula, it carries no official significance but it does provide insight into the challenge that awaits Tennessee this fall.
To begin with the Vols are not among its members."
Vols safety prefers role of underdog - Nashville, Tennessee - Tuesday, 08/21/07 - Tennessean.com
"KNOXVILLE — Jarod Parrish is exactly where he wants to be.
Not because the Tennessee safety is a senior. And not because he finished the spring as a starter.
It's because he still feels like an underdog."
"KNOXVILLE — Jarod Parrish is exactly where he wants to be.
Not because the Tennessee safety is a senior. And not because he finished the spring as a starter.
It's because he still feels like an underdog."
Friday, August 17, 2007
SEC East PreviewWith every one's favorite Trev Albert.....He actually says the Vols are being overlooked in the SEC
Linebacker praised for hard hit - Nashville, Tennessee - Friday, 08/17/07 - Tennessean.com
"During the morning session of Thursday's two-a-day practice — which began at 7:20 a.m. Knoxville time — linebacker Rico McCoy leveled Foster in a short-yardage situation, prompting UT Coach Phillip Fulmer to call it "as good of a hit that's been out here in a year in a scrimmage."
"During the morning session of Thursday's two-a-day practice — which began at 7:20 a.m. Knoxville time — linebacker Rico McCoy leveled Foster in a short-yardage situation, prompting UT Coach Phillip Fulmer to call it "as good of a hit that's been out here in a year in a scrimmage."
The hit lodged the ball loose and energized the defense."
Thursday, August 16, 2007
Ivan Maisel has great predictions for the Vols ESPN - 2007 Bowl projections - College Football
Ivan projects the Vols to play in the Music City Bowl.....
Mark Schlabach projects the Vols in the Capital One Bowl vs Ohio State..... Granted no one has played a game yet so this is completely worthless.
Vols have dodged injury bug so far
Johnson's image turns corner
Ivan projects the Vols to play in the Music City Bowl.....
Mark Schlabach projects the Vols in the Capital One Bowl vs Ohio State..... Granted no one has played a game yet so this is completely worthless.
Wednesday, August 15, 2007
Vols freshman cornerback Berry impresses at two-a-day SportingNews.com - College Football - Vols freshman cornerback Berry impresses at two-a-day
"KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -- Freshman cornerback Eric Berry is catching the eye of the Tennessee coaching staff.
Vols defender can shoulder expectations
"KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -- Freshman cornerback Eric Berry is catching the eye of the Tennessee coaching staff.
With sophomore Marsalous Johnson sidelined for a couple of days with a shoulder injury, Berry was able to get reps in with the first-team defense on Tuesday."
Vols defender can shoulder expectations - Nashville, Tennessee - Wednesday, 08/15/07 - Tennessean.com
"KNOXVILLE — It's unclear whether Walter Fisher has a future in professional football.
"KNOXVILLE — It's unclear whether Walter Fisher has a future in professional football.
If not, he might want to try motivational speaker."
Tuesday, August 14, 2007
Karl battles back problems, makes it into practice
Karl battles back problems, makes it into practice
"KNOXVILLE — Ryan Karl had just one birthday wish: donning football pads and participating in practice.
The University of Tennessee linebacker did so by taking part in his first contact drill Monday at Lindsey Nelson Stadium. Battling a bad back that earlier this summer required a brace, Karl had missed the Vols’ first nine practices, including Saturday’s intrasquad scrimmage."
Monday, August 13, 2007
Vols' kickoff strategy starts season with 5-yard deficit Vols' kickoff strategy starts season with 5-yard deficit - Nashville, Tennessee - Monday, 08/13/07 - Tennessean.com
"KNOXVILLE — It's a measly five yards. Five average steps for an average-sized human. The length of a Honda Civic.
"KNOXVILLE — It's a measly five yards. Five average steps for an average-sized human. The length of a Honda Civic.
But to Tennessee Coach Phillip Fulmer, it may as well be a mile."
Friday, August 10, 2007
Hurry-up offense finally slows down for UT quarterback Hurry-up offense finally slows down for UT quarterback - Nashville, Tennessee - Friday, 08/10/07 - Tennessean.com
"KNOXVILLE — It's taken four years, but the no-huddle finally has become no problem for quarterback Erik Ainge.
Vols make transition to get ready for full scrimmage
"KNOXVILLE — It's taken four years, but the no-huddle finally has become no problem for quarterback Erik Ainge.
The Tennessee football team is breaking out the no-huddle offense this season with the goal of confusing opponents and keeping defenses on the field by limiting substitutions."
Vols make transition to get ready for full scrimmage
"A day after Fulmer was displeased with what he called a lackluster effort from his players in an indoor workout, he said the team responded with good energy in executing prepared schemes."
"A day after Fulmer was displeased with what he called a lackluster effort from his players in an indoor workout, he said the team responded with good energy in executing prepared schemes."
Thursday, August 09, 2007
Vols move indoors, but don't please Fulmer Vols coaches, players make run defense a top priority Vols may count on freshman running back to add depth Vols may count on freshman running back to add depth - Nashville, Tennessee - Thursday, 08/09/07 - Tennessean.com
"KNOXVILLE — University of Tennessee running back Arian Foster has a simple message for the Vols' young tailbacks: You are going to be needed this year.
"KNOXVILLE — University of Tennessee running back Arian Foster has a simple message for the Vols' young tailbacks: You are going to be needed this year.
A day after it was announced that running back LaMarcus Coker had been indefinitely suspended, Foster expressed an urgent need for the team to find a more-than-serviceable player to build depth."
Tuesday, August 07, 2007
Coker Out
Coker's Out
"KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -- Tennessee tailback LaMarcus Coker, the team's leader in rushing last season, has been suspended indefinitely, coach Phillip Fulmer said Tuesday.
Fulmer did not say what kind of violation Coker had committed, but referred to an unspecified medical condition."
Big hit left only a bruised ego for Meachem - Nashville, Tennessee - Tuesday, 08/07/07 - Tennessean.com
Meachem took a big shot on Sunday Night...but he is fine
Meachem took a big shot on Sunday Night...but he is fine
Monday, August 06, 2007
New cornerback could see time at quarterback New cornerback could see time at quarterback - Nashville, Tennessee - Monday, 08/06/07 - Tennessean.com
"KNOXVILLE — Eric Berry is three days into his first fall camp at Tennessee.
"KNOXVILLE — Eric Berry is three days into his first fall camp at Tennessee.
You'd never know it talking to the Vols' football coaches.
The 18-year-old freshman continued to impress the staff with his speed, skill, strength and smarts Sunday and is making a strong push to lock up a starting job at cornerback.
But it doesn't stop there.
Coach Phillip Fulmer is looking for ways to work the former high school quarterback into the offense."
Friday, August 03, 2007
MSNBC.com preseason Top 25 Mayo spreads influence throughout Vols roster Mayo spreads influence throughout Vols roster
"KNOXVILLE — This is nothing new for Jerod Mayo.
"KNOXVILLE — This is nothing new for Jerod Mayo.
Back in the day, he used to be a middle school football player in Virginia. He was better than everyone else and knew it. And when his teammates slacked off, he got in their faces and demanded better.
Now it's 2007. Now Mayo is a preseason first-team All-SEC linebacker at Tennessee, bigger, stronger, faster. Better in every way.But when it comes to leading, he's still the same, which is good news for the Vols, who are now less than a month away from opening their season at California."
