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Another Brick in the Wall
Butch Jones does not procrastinate. Recently, I wrote something about the 2014 class, here, and one of my main points was that Jones and his staff do their work early. Tennessee secured 19 commitments for the 2014 class in the first seven months of the year. The ripple effect allowed the coaches to focus energy…
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The Daily Dribble: Auburn
[fusion_builder_container hundred_percent=”yes” overflow=”visible”][fusion_builder_row][fusion_builder_column type=”1_1″ background_position=”left top” background_color=”” border_size=”” border_color=”” border_style=”solid” spacing=”yes” background_image=”” background_repeat=”no-repeat” padding=”” margin_top=”0px” margin_bottom=”0px” class=”” id=”” animation_type=”” animation_speed=”0.3″ animation_direction=”left” hide_on_mobile=”no” center_content=”no” min_height=”none”] A win is a win. That’s the best way to describe Tennessee’s 78-67 victory against the Auburn Tigers on Wednesday night. And though it wasn’t glamourous, it beats the hell outta…
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Vanderbilt, or Vanderbroke?
Former Vanderbilt Head Coach James Franklin is going home. Franklin accepted the head coaching position at Penn State University late last week, effectively removing the thorn that he’d become from Tennessee’s proverbial side. Franklin takes with him a 2-1 record against the Vols, including back-to-back wins in 2012’s 41-18 beat down and last season’s 14-10…
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The Daily Dribble: Texas A&M
[fusion_builder_container hundred_percent=”yes” overflow=”visible”][fusion_builder_row][fusion_builder_column type=”1_1″ background_position=”left top” background_color=”” border_size=”” border_color=”” border_style=”solid” spacing=”yes” background_image=”” background_repeat=”no-repeat” padding=”” margin_top=”0px” margin_bottom=”0px” class=”” id=”” animation_type=”” animation_speed=”0.3″ animation_direction=”left” hide_on_mobile=”no” center_content=”no” min_height=”none”] Following the loss to Texas A&M Saturday, the air was thick with disbelief and anger. A cloud of angst hovered around Thompson-Boling arena, only content to dissipate with the exodus of…
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TDD: LSWHO
[fusion_builder_container hundred_percent=”yes” overflow=”visible”][fusion_builder_row][fusion_builder_column type=”1_1″ background_position=”left top” background_color=”” border_size=”” border_color=”” border_style=”solid” spacing=”yes” background_image=”” background_repeat=”no-repeat” padding=”” margin_top=”0px” margin_bottom=”0px” class=”” id=”” animation_type=”” animation_speed=”0.3″ animation_direction=”left” hide_on_mobile=”no” center_content=”no” min_height=”none”] Tennessee kicked off its conference schedule with a 68-50 thumping of LSU in Baton Rouge. The Vols’ starting guards, Antonio Barton and Jordan McRae, combined for 33 points. They shot 11-17…
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TDD: Virginia
I hope everyone had a nice holiday. Here’s to a promising and profitable 2014 for you and your loved ones. Going into Monday night’s game against the Vols, Virginia boasted one of the nation’s top defenses, allowing just over 54 points per game. Apparently, nobody bothered to tell Josh Richardson and Tennessee. Richardson poured in…
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Tennessee’s 2014 Recruiting Class
[fusion_builder_container hundred_percent=”yes” overflow=”visible”][fusion_builder_row][fusion_builder_column type=”1_1″ background_position=”left top” background_color=”” border_size=”” border_color=”” border_style=”solid” spacing=”yes” background_image=”” background_repeat=”no-repeat” padding=”” margin_top=”0px” margin_bottom=”0px” class=”” id=”” animation_type=”” animation_speed=”0.3″ animation_direction=”left” hide_on_mobile=”no” center_content=”no” min_height=”none”] Somebody asked for a summary in the recruiting forum and I thought it was meaningful enough to make it into a blog post. Overview: The 2013 class was assembled, admirably, in…
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TDD: Morehead State
On the eve of Christmas Eve, following a two-game losing streak, Tennessee bounced back and rode strong performances from Josh Richardson and Derek Reese to a 82-67 victory over Morehead State. A win is a win, yes, but Tennessee could have and likely should have won this game by 20 points or more as The…
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TDD: N.C. State
[fusion_builder_container hundred_percent=”yes” overflow=”visible”][fusion_builder_row][fusion_builder_column type=”1_1″ background_position=”left top” background_color=”” border_size=”” border_color=”” border_style=”solid” spacing=”yes” background_image=”” background_repeat=”no-repeat” padding=”” margin_top=”0px” margin_bottom=”0px” class=”” id=”” animation_type=”” animation_speed=”0.3″ animation_direction=”left” hide_on_mobile=”no” center_content=”no” min_height=”none”] Humpday was a rough day for Vol fans. The Tennessee football team, though it signed three of its four JUCO commitments, lost 4-star DE and likely immediate starter Davonte Lambert to…
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TDD: Wichita State
Tennessee traveled to Kansas Saturday to take on the No. 12 ranked Wichita State Shockers in a game that had a tournament feel. And, in true tournament style, the tougher team won the game as Wichita State gutted out the 70-61 win. A Tougher Breed, indeed. THE BAD Tennessee’s Shooting The three most efficient shots…