Wednesday, October 31, 2007
Vol Game with Louisiana-Lafayette A Warm-up For Arkansas GREAT SPORTS
"KNOXVILLE -- Louisiana-Lafayette is a "sandwich game" for Tennessee -- a game between tough Southeastern Conference matchups against South Carolina and Arkansas. But the No. 24-ranked Vols will be focused because the Ragin' Cajuns are a team similar to Arkansas in their style of play and the 4 p.m., game should serve as a good warm-up for that showdown the following week in Neyland Stadium.
When Darren McFadden (the SEC's leading rusher) lines up at quarterback, they're just like Louisiana-Lafayette,'' said defensive end Xavier Mitchell on Tuesday as Vol players and coaches met with the media and discussed Saturday's victory over South Carolina and Saturday's homecoming game that will be the first Vol football game since 1994 not to be televised by someone."
People are already talking about Arkansas??? That is a bit scary...
"KNOXVILLE -- Louisiana-Lafayette is a "sandwich game" for Tennessee -- a game between tough Southeastern Conference matchups against South Carolina and Arkansas. But the No. 24-ranked Vols will be focused because the Ragin' Cajuns are a team similar to Arkansas in their style of play and the 4 p.m., game should serve as a good warm-up for that showdown the following week in Neyland Stadium.
When Darren McFadden (the SEC's leading rusher) lines up at quarterback, they're just like Louisiana-Lafayette,'' said defensive end Xavier Mitchell on Tuesday as Vol players and coaches met with the media and discussed Saturday's victory over South Carolina and Saturday's homecoming game that will be the first Vol football game since 1994 not to be televised by someone."
People are already talking about Arkansas??? That is a bit scary...
Tuesday, October 30, 2007
Rogan replaces Hefney as punt returner UT frustrated with poor play after halftime UT frustrated with poor play after halftime - Nashville, Tennessee - Tuesday, 10/30/07 - Tennessean.com
"KNOXVILLE — The Tennessee football team may be sitting pretty in the Southeastern Conference's Eastern Division. But as far as recent second-half performances, the Vols couldn't be uglier."
UT defense running on empty
"KNOXVILLE — The Tennessee football team may be sitting pretty in the Southeastern Conference's Eastern Division. But as far as recent second-half performances, the Vols couldn't be uglier."
Monday, October 29, 2007
Injury bug takes a bite Injury bug takes a bite : Football : GoVolsXtra.com
"Starting left tackle Eric Young will miss the rest of the season after undergoing surgery to repair a torn quadriceps tendon in his left knee Sunday.
"Starting left tackle Eric Young will miss the rest of the season after undergoing surgery to repair a torn quadriceps tendon in his left knee Sunday.
The senior was injured late in the Vols' 27-24 overtime victory over South Carolina.
Cornerback Marsalous Johnson, who was scratched from the starting lineup Friday with an injury to the meniscus in his knee, will undergo surgery Thursday."
Sunday, October 28, 2007
UT report card Vols control own fate - Nashville, Tennessee - Sunday, 10/28/07 - Tennessean.com Vols control own fate - Nashville, Tennessee - Sunday, 10/28/07 - Tennessean.com
"KNOXVILLE — Everything lined up perfectly for Tennessee early on Saturday.
"KNOXVILLE — Everything lined up perfectly for Tennessee early on Saturday.
When night fell, the Vols lined up against South Carolina, blew a 21-point lead, manned up, then won 27-24 in overtime on a 27-yard field by Daniel Lincoln."
Saturday, October 27, 2007
Wow
Wow Tennessee dodged a bullet tonight.
This was going to be my post for tonight.
"COLLAPSE
I wish I could say I am shocked. I wish I could say this was totally unexpected, but I kept thinking through halftime, how are they going to screw this up. I am just ready to give up on this season and start rooting for Bruce Pearl and the basketball team. What a disappointment..... AGAIN"
Friday, October 26, 2007
Injured Johnson named UT captain Injured Johnson named UT captain - Chattanooga Times Free Press - Breaking News in Chattanooga, TN. Classifieds and Top Stories
"KNOXVILLE -- Most of the Tennessee football team already thinks of Inky Johnson as a captain.
Now it's official.
Johnson -- the Vols' cornerback who suffered a career-ending spinal cord nerve injury last season -- will be one of the team's six captains against South Carolina on Saturday night."
Sack party for Vols? ... They wish
Corner, tight end seek sixth season
"KNOXVILLE -- Most of the Tennessee football team already thinks of Inky Johnson as a captain.
Now it's official.
Johnson -- the Vols' cornerback who suffered a career-ending spinal cord nerve injury last season -- will be one of the team's six captains against South Carolina on Saturday night."
Thursday, October 25, 2007
Running game hangs in balance Running game hangs in balance : Football : GoVolsXtra.com
"Any football coach will tell you a good running game comes down to balance.
And lately for the University of Tennessee backfield, it's become a balancing act, too.
For the Vols to be successful Saturday against No. 15 South Carolina, both must be better."
"Any football coach will tell you a good running game comes down to balance.
And lately for the University of Tennessee backfield, it's become a balancing act, too.
For the Vols to be successful Saturday against No. 15 South Carolina, both must be better."
Wednesday, October 24, 2007
And now for some good news....
Media picks Vols in SEC hoops - News - GatorSports.com
Vols picked #1 in SEC basketball by the media. Lets hope the basketball season is as good as the football season appears to be bad....
UT's top receivers limp into S.C. game - Nashville, Tennessee - Wednesday, 10/24/07 - Tennessean.com
"KNOXVILLE — Tennessee played most of last Saturday's game against Alabama without two of its top three wide receivers, and neither is guaranteed to be back this week.
Juniors Lucas Taylor (toe) and Josh Briscoe (concussion) were limited by injuries, and their status remains up in the air for Saturday's home game against 15th-ranked South Carolina."
"KNOXVILLE — Tennessee played most of last Saturday's game against Alabama without two of its top three wide receivers, and neither is guaranteed to be back this week.
Juniors Lucas Taylor (toe) and Josh Briscoe (concussion) were limited by injuries, and their status remains up in the air for Saturday's home game against 15th-ranked South Carolina."
Tuesday, October 23, 2007
Players will fill out chart to make sure they improve Players will fill out chart to make sure they improve : Football : GoVolsXtra.com
"At coach Phillip Fulmer's urging, the Vols will fill out a chart for the next five weeks, which asks if players did all they could to improve on a daily basis."
A chart...yea, that will make everything better
Ainge: Vols must determine own fate
"At coach Phillip Fulmer's urging, the Vols will fill out a chart for the next five weeks, which asks if players did all they could to improve on a daily basis."
A chart...yea, that will make everything better
Ainge: Vols must determine own fate - Nashville, Tennessee - Tuesday, 10/23/07 - Tennessean.com
"KNOXVILLE — The way Tennessee quarterback Erik Ainge sees it, he and his teammates have a decision to make: Feel sorry for themselves and fold, or get angry and shock everyone."
"KNOXVILLE — The way Tennessee quarterback Erik Ainge sees it, he and his teammates have a decision to make: Feel sorry for themselves and fold, or get angry and shock everyone."
Monday, October 22, 2007
Chavis admits defense took step back Chavis admits defense took step back - Nashville, Tennessee - Sunday, 10/21/07 - Tennessean.com
Uh...you think?
Report card: UT vs. Alabama
Uh...you think?
Report card: UT vs. Alabama : Football : GoVolsXtra.com
Highlights....
Defensive Line D-
Secondary F
Coaching F
Ugly defeat hurts Vols' title hopes
Highlights....
Defensive Line D-
Secondary F
Coaching F
Saturday, October 20, 2007
Let The Riots Begin
Friday, October 19, 2007
Fulmer, Saban travel different roads to winMonday, October 15, 2007
UT-Alabama won't be aired nationally UT's Taylor lives up to expectationsFriday, October 12, 2007
UT among least penalized
Jackson Sun - www.jacksonsun.com - Jackson, TN
"KNOXVILLE - Tennessee may have helped out a few opponents with the occasional fumble and botched punt coverage this season. Not when it comes to free yards.
The No. 25 Volunteers have been penalized for fewer yards per game than any other Southeastern Conference team this season, which ranks them eighth nationally in that category."
This is real improvement over the past 5 years.
Fulmer says UT corner has leadership potential - Nashville, Tennessee - Friday, 10/12/07 - Tennessean.com
"KNOXVILLE — Tennessee Coach Phillip Fulmer spoke glowingly about cornerback Marsalous Johnson during offseason workouts. The former Smyrna High standout was all over the field, always in the right place, always making a play.
Five games into the season, Johnson hasn't let his coach down."
"KNOXVILLE — Tennessee Coach Phillip Fulmer spoke glowingly about cornerback Marsalous Johnson during offseason workouts. The former Smyrna High standout was all over the field, always in the right place, always making a play.
Five games into the season, Johnson hasn't let his coach down."
Thursday, October 11, 2007
Shift has been big for Mayo Mapu gets job back on defensive lineWednesday, October 10, 2007
Cutcliffe: Ainge was 'complete' against Georgia : Football : GoVolsXtra.com Cutcliffe: Ainge was 'complete' against Georgia : Football : GoVolsXtra.com
"Don't let statistics mislead you.
Tennessee quarterback Erik Ainge's performance against Georgia was his best of the season, David Cutcliffe said Tuesday."
Tennessee's challenge? Make most of second chance at SEC East title
"Don't let statistics mislead you.
Tennessee quarterback Erik Ainge's performance against Georgia was his best of the season, David Cutcliffe said Tuesday."
Tuesday, October 09, 2007
CBS might pass on UT-Alabama game Can Tennessee Be A Superpower Again?Monday, October 08, 2007
Vols Step On Dawgs Face With a Hob Nailed Boot!!
UT redeemed themselves in a huge way Saturday in KTown. From the opening kickoff until the last second ticked away they controlled the game. All the big name analysts, commentators, and anyone else involved with football picked the Vols to lose in a big way, but our guys gave us one more reason to keep the faith. The Vol D looked like a ghost from 1998, in fact, I swear I saw #27 make a tackle or two. Of course with our current #27 running from end zone to end zone I could have mistaken him for Al. Big thumbs up to the team, and to the staff for getting our boys up for this game, it was a crucial one for the remainder of the season. Go Vols!! UT task is simple but hard: Win out and win SEC East - Nashville, Tennessee - Monday, 10/08/07 - Tennessean.com
"Second Florida loss opens door for Vols"
"Second Florida loss opens door for Vols"
Thursday, October 04, 2007
Vols athletic director will wait and watch Vols athletic director will wait and watch - Nashville, Tennessee - Thursday, 10/04/07 - Tennessean.com
"We're not exactly where we want to be yet, or back to where we want to be yet, but certainly we were on a roll in the late 90s. We won a lot of ballgames and had a high percentage of winning. We've got to continue to make progress and win ballgames and win key ballgames. I think we need to regain our home-field advantage."
UGA @ UT: Fulmer Hopes to "Avoid Losing"
"We're not exactly where we want to be yet, or back to where we want to be yet, but certainly we were on a roll in the late 90s. We won a lot of ballgames and had a high percentage of winning. We've got to continue to make progress and win ballgames and win key ballgames. I think we need to regain our home-field advantage."
Wednesday, October 03, 2007
Protect this house: UT seeks to defend Neyland Stadium Vols want to add more runs to offense Vols want to add more runs to offense - Nashville, Tennessee - Wednesday, 10/03/07 - Tennessean.com
"SEC's top passing team off balance"
"SEC's top passing team off balance"
Tuesday, October 02, 2007
UT has 5 steps to climb in SEC EastMonday, October 01, 2007
SEC East race opens up as teams lose in league SEC East race opens up as teams lose in league - Nashville, Tennessee - Monday, 10/01/07 - Tennessean.com
"KNOXVILLE — The Tennessee football team received a confidence boost Saturday, and the Vols didn't even play a game.
"It's a new ballgame in the SEC East race right now," Coach Phillip Fulmer said. "We need to take advantage of it and do our part. We can only do that by getting better where we need to get better and get ready and just focus on Georgia."
"KNOXVILLE — The Tennessee football team received a confidence boost Saturday, and the Vols didn't even play a game.
"It's a new ballgame in the SEC East race right now," Coach Phillip Fulmer said. "We need to take advantage of it and do our part. We can only do that by getting better where we need to get better and get ready and just focus on Georgia."
