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Dane Bradshaw on why Tennessee beats Ohio State
Dane Bradshaw is a regular on the radio in Knoxville during basketball season. He makes a weekly appearance on Sports Talk where he gives insight and opinion on this year’s team. Granted, I don’t recall Bradshaw ever picking against Tennessee, but nevertheless, I enjoyed hearing his reasons for picking the Vols to upset Ohio State…
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Throw the ball to precious
Although, Derek Dooley hasn’t spent much time speaking to the fans or media outside of his press conferences — which have been pretty dry — his mother, Barbara Dooley, isn’t shy about telling embarrassing stories about her youngest son. Today, Mrs. Dooley told ESPN Radio 1180 about her baby, Derek ‘precious‘ Dooley. Derek was always…
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Tampa 7-on-7 the focus of Wednesday's recruiting notes
There was no shortage of talent in Florida for the Badger 7-on-7 tournament in Tampa, Florida. The roster’s were filled with all-stars at every position. The following are some updates on guys I believe to be pertinent. Various reports from the event have mentioned South Florida tight end Nick O’Leary and just how impressive he…
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Monday recruiting notes
ESPNU 150 Watch List receiver DeAnthony Arnett plans on attending an Alabama practice this spring. Tennessee isn’t among the leaders for Arnett, but he told CrimsonConfidential that the Vols, along with the Oregon Ducks, are just outside his top three. It appears the Vol coaches prefer snail mail. Safety Wayne Lyons told Scout.com that Tennessee…
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NCAA Tournament selection — reaction
I could bore you with a post detailing the reaction of Tennessee’s No. 6 seed in the upcoming NCAA Tournament, but I think this sums it up best: Is it just me or is this scene awkward? Part of this clip was on national television, and it was as if no one knew exactly how…
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What the Richter Scale Means for Tennessee
The fault line runs on a distinctive north by slightly northwest bearing. While it may not carry the infamy of a San Andreas out west or New Madrid line along the Mississippi River, its underpinnings are being monitored closely. This seismic zone is now known as the Bulldog Fault Line. Its point of origin is…
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Tennessee vs. Mississippi State preview
Tennessee will conclude its 2010 regular season on Saturday night against Western Division foe Mississippi State in Starkville, Mississippi. At 22-7 (10-5 SEC), Tennessee has cemented its spot in the upcoming NCAA Tournament. According to ESPN’s Joe Lunardi, Tennessee is currently projected as a four seed in the latest Bracketology. With a win in Starkville…
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The Rocky Road Back to the Top
Where exactly is the Top? One point of reference would be the ’98 national championship. Certainly it has been the pinnacle for Tennessee football over the past 59 years. But there are other ways in which to measure ‘the Top”. Using a broader swath, the mid-nineties stretch where Tennessee ran a 45-5 record would easily…
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What you missed on Monday
From time to time, I get an inclination to write one of these ‘what you missed’ posts. Today is one of those days, so like it or not, here goes. Mike Strange takes a look back at the 2006 Tennessee basketball class. Marques Johnson, Ramar Smith, Duke Crews, and Josh Tabb have all departed and…
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Tennessee Looks to Build on Momentum
Tennessee is off and running (hitting, pitching, and playing excellent defense). The season opening series saw the Vols pound Xavier pitching for 40 runs and three wins. Those numbers weren’t equaled last season until the eight game of the season. So a very good start for Coach Raleigh’s Vols. Junior outfielder P.J. Polk earned the SEC…