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Kahlil McKenzie played his best game so far, Jones says
[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 defensive tackle Kahlil McKenize played the best game of his short career against Georgia, according to Butch Jones. And with the season-ending injury to fellow freshman tackle Shy Tuttle (broken fibula and…
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How Tennessee Can Win the East
[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”] After tonight’s victory over the Georgia Bulldogs, there is hope. Many Volunteer fans now have more hope for 2016, Butch’s future, and the program’s future. However, 2015 is still in play,…
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Coffin’s Corner – Tomorrow It Begins
With tomorrow being the home opener, I wanted to re-post an entry from a few years ago. A football Saturday in Knoxville, Tennessee is unlike any experience in the world. Here is that post with some updates. Tomorrow It Begins There’s something special about Saturdays – every one of them. It’s the day of the…
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Coffin’s Corner: Quick Hits Oklahoma
[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”] As we wind down from analyzing a jam packed contest between our beloved Volunteers and the formidable Falcons, here are some quick hits on the Oklahoma Sooners. Manipulating the Rushing Statistics…
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Marcus Jackson likely finished for the year, Robertson requests number
[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 starting offensive guard Marcus Jackson has a torn bicep and may be out for the year, Butch Jones confirmed today. “Marcus, there’s no timetable set,” Jones said after Tuesday morning’s practice. “It…
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Monday Practice: Freshmen improving; Von’s TD; some injuries
[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”] After taking Sunday off, Tennessee returned to the practice field on Monday afternoon for fall practice number six. ON OFFENSE Von Pearson still has a few more practices before he’ll be…
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Tight end A.J. Branisel leaving Tennessee
[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”] Branisel leaving Tennessee Redshirt sophomore tight end A.J. Branisel is leaving the Tennessee football program, according to Jimmy Hyams. Bransiel redshirted last season, but caught three passes in 10 games as a…
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Pearson returns to practice, Kamara loses black stripe
[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”] For the first time during fall camp, Tennessee took the practice field on Saturday dressed in full pads, and Von Pearson returned after being reinstated to the team yesterday. As per NCAA…
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Practice day four: Position move, Pearson reinstated
[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 was back on the field Friday afternoon for practice number four of fall camp, the final practice before the team begins dressing in full pads on Saturday. A crackly-voiced Butch Jones expressed…
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Who won Tennessee’s Circle of Life matchups?
Tennessee’s Circle of Life drill is one of the most anticipated events of practice. Two players line up across from each other in a three-point stance, surrounded by a circle of their teammates. The players battle head-to-head until someone wins. It’s the ultimate test of adrenaline-pumping manhood in front of one’s peers. (Okay maybe that’s a bit of…