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Guitar Shots to the Head: Thanks Sullins Brothers
How many walk-ons does it take to screw in a light bulb? Better yet, how many walk-ons does it take to beat a good football team? Unfortunately, by the end of this season, the Vols might have an answer for you. I’ve seen turmoil on Vol boards. I’ve read stupid posts. In some cases I’m…
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What can Orange do for You?
Right on time its Georgia week. Tennessee faces another SEC border rival. Before the season started Auburn would have seemed a more likely win for Tennessee. But it’s the Bulldogs who have struggled. You may be wondering if Georgia is struggling at 3-2, how bad are the Vols limping into Saturday at 2-3? Well, in…
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The Price of Success and the Task at Hand
“The price of success is hard work, dedication to the job at hand, and the determination that whether we win or lose, we have applied the best of ourselves to the task at hand.” Vince Lombardi Walking out of Neyland Stadium Saturday night I felt spent, empty, and discouraged. The sting was fresh and the…
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Things to watch for Saturday… Auburn Edition
1.) Monte vs Malzahn; both legends in the realm of football. One a high school coaching legend, who just 5 years ago was not even involved in college football, but now is one of the most influential offensive minds of our time. The other a coaching legend who has been around a high level of…
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Who will win the Tempo Battle?
Auburn’s offense, designed by Gus Malzahn has been called an up – tempo spread. It employs a no huddle and play calling on the fly. With good reason Tennessee intents to be disruptive. In so doing the Vols will be looking to knock down Auburn’s 75 offensive plays per game average. With the Tigers averaging…
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Rock the House Big Orange
What’s past is prologue as the saying goes. Ohio came into a less than fired up Rocky Top and lost. The Vols got the bare minimum, namely a much needed win. Now, the first SEC home game is staring a banged up Tennessee team square in the face. Auburn comes in hot off a 4-0…
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Guitar Shots: Winning is a Learned Behavior
I generally receive my inspiration from watching the Vols during football season, but this week I was captivated by the valiant effort of the Mississippi State Bulldogs. They had two plays to get the job done from the one foot line, and yet they came up empty. There are really two ways to look at…
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What’s the Worst That Could Happen?
Ok, I’m not going to elevate my fandom status to radical like a few of our Vol brethren and say the young man needs to be shot, killed, kicked off the team or dismissed from school, but Jonathan Crompton needs to be relieved of his role as the starting quarterback of the Volunteers. I’ve stood…
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One Step at a Time
The first four games of this season have felt like a rollercoaster ride for many Vol fans. Climbing upward, the click, click, click, seemed excruciatingly slow and then . . . the first peak, Western Kentucky. An exhilarating start as Tennessee blew through the first game, gaudy numbers, hands in the air, confidence everywhere. Was…
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Im Officiating the Tennessee Auburn Game
. . . . in my sleep last night and man I’m exhausted. I had no idea how much these guys run up and down the field. You know how they talk about the speed of the game? It’s true. It really does come at you quick. Here are just a few of the highlights…