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Vols have only six seniors in the current two-deep
We’ve heard a lot of talk this year about the astounding number of true freshmen who have been forced to play early and often for Team #118. Another important factor to consider when gauging a team’s youth and experience is the contribution and leadership provided by its senior class. And how many of those players had the benefit of a redshirt…
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This week’s ESPN FPI has Tennessee finishing 6-6
One of the main goals for Team #118 entering the season was bowl eligibility: simply avoid a losing record and extend the season. The extra practice is valuable, especially for young teams, and winning at least six games would show progress by the coaching staff. Avoiding the stigma of having “losing” attached to the season…
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Worley among nation’s most-sacked quarterbacks
When I saw John Adam’s latest headline, “UT needs to give Worley a week off,” I assumed it was just “Adams being Adams” by writing some snarky column about Justin Worley‘s less-than-perfect performance on Saturday when he threw two crucial interceptions and fumbled after failing to read a Florida blitz. Against my better judgment, I clicked on it.…
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ESPN Week 6 Predictions: Tennessee vs Florida
In their week six predictions the ESPN analysts, by a margin of 5-2, are predicting Tennessee to defeat Florida on Saturday. Edward Aschoff Jeff Barlis David Ching Sam Khan Jr. Chris Low Greg Ostendorf Alex Scarborough Why Tennessee wins: The Vols have lost two straight but went toe-to-toe with Georgia in a tough road environment. Now…
