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Masters of the Recruiting Universe
The work continues . . . on and off the field. A rejuvenated, hot football program on the field. The buzz school turning heads in recruiting off the field. The buzz is Tennessee football is on its way back. The way back is being lead by Masters of the Recruiting Universe. The above chart is…
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Like a Fine Wine
A new era and attitude is emerging in Tennessee football. Structured and engineered by the architects that are this new coaching staff, a tidal wave of swagger, intensity and force is emerging. We are witnessing the impact of hard-nosed, constant recruiting and new coaching philosophies taking shape, resulting in top-ranked incoming classes and a desire…
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Guitar Shots to The Head: Let Loose From the Noose
Frankly, the whining about the black jerseys has me scratching my head a bit. I know the Christmas shopping season is upon us, but this is football not “America’s top model”. We knew when it all started that these weren’t your parent’s Vols. If you were to Google the antithesis of Phil Fulmer, there is…
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Thriller — Pride of the Southland Band
Link courtesy of peerless98.
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Opportunity knocks and Vols take Advantage
Twenty four points off of turnovers. It has such a nice ring to it. On a cold, wet Halloween night in Knoxville, the Vols took full advantage of every Gamecock miscue. The results came early with fourteen points in the first four minutes. Flash back to the UCLA where the Bruins laid the ball on…
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ESPN to Replace Blackledge with Blogger
On a night where anything is possible. In a Halloween game where the Great Pumpkin will not be found. His arch nemesis a mere shadow of his former glories. A river boat gambler named ESPN has gone all in. The game is high stakes college football. The payout includes a national viewing audience. Rumors had…
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Layla Kiffin SI Swimsuit Issue Saga
VolNation was buzzing on Friday afternoon after Heather Harrington reported on the SportsAnimal that Layla Kiffin would appear in the next swimsuit issue of Sports Illustrated. That’s right, Tenneessee’s first lady of coaching in a bikini for all to see. The story spread like wild fire, landing on both NCAA Fanhouse and Deadspin within (what…
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The Recruiting Fix: Tricks or Treats for UT coaches?
The Vols’ depth and talent in the defensive backfield is perhaps the strongest of any position on the team, but do not think that means Tennessee isn’t looking to add a few more DBs to this year’s recruiting class. You are always looking for, not only depth, but quality depth at one of the more…
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Scenarios, Bowls, and Recruiting
Let’s take a look at how the rest of the season might play out. Heading into week nine of the college season, Tennessee team looks bowl bound for 2009. What bowl and how significant the date depends on how this team finishes. They will be the favorite in all but one. That game will be…
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Crompton Numbers for the South Carolina Game
Jonathan Crompton and Steven Garcia are within .18 of each other in passing efficiency (JC 128.23 and SG 128.40). Crompton is average a 140.2 rating over Tennessee’s last four games: If Jonathan stays on his recent average, he’s looking at something in the neighborhood of 20 of 35 for 264 with 2 touchdowns and no…