Category: Vols Football

  • Khalil McKenzie getting national attention after two practices

    Khalil McKenzie getting national attention after two practices

    After only two practices without pads Tennessee freshman defensive tackle Khalil McKenzie is already turning a few heads across the nation due to his sheer size. “Khalil McKenzie was one of the prizes of Tennessee’s 2015 recruiting class, as the five-star defensive tackle from California was the sixth-best prospect in the nation according to 247Sports,” Tom…

  • Butch Jones objects to ‘Bama’ music at practice

    Butch Jones objects to ‘Bama’ music at practice

    It started out as a great first day of spring practice, until something happened that changed everything. “That’s embarrassing,” Butch said. “Are we not at Tennessee?” “Somebody run over to the fraternity—throw a frickin’ brick through their window.” Watch for yourself as Butch Jones and company attempt to sniff out some questionable music on campus. Great…

  • Vols may play Georgia Tech in ’17 Chick-fil-A Kickoff

    Vols may play Georgia Tech in ’17 Chick-fil-A Kickoff

    [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”] The Vols could be heading back to the Chick-fil-A Kickoff game. The 2017 Chick-fil-A Kickoff may feature a rumored Labor Day matchup between Tennessee and Georgia Tech in the new stadium for…

  • Florida: Inside Enemy Camp

    Florida: Inside Enemy Camp

    [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”] This Saturday at noon, Butch Jones and the Tennessee Volunteers look to end a nine-game losing streak against the Florida Gators in front of a sold out Neyland Stadium crowd. Florida…

  • 2004 Florida win, 10 years later

    2004 Florida win, 10 years later

    [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”] It’s hard to believe it has been 10 long years since Tennessee beat Florida. A decade. Yet I remember it like it was yesterday. September 18th 2004. Neyland Stadium was bursting…

  • Vols fall short, but continue to progress (video highlights)

    Vols fall short, but continue to progress (video highlights)

    [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”] While the end result was just another loss, it’s hard not to be encouraged by the fight shown by a young Tennessee squad on the road against the nation’s 12th-ranked team.…

  • Oklahoma: Inside Enemy Camp

    Oklahoma: Inside Enemy Camp

    [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 faces its toughest challenge of the young season this Saturday as the Vols travel to Norman, Oklahoma to face the No. 3 Oklahoma Sooners in a prime time 8:00 p.m matchup…

  • Butch Jones Monday presser: Oklahoma

    Butch Jones Monday presser: 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”] Butch Jones met with the media on Monday. Here are my “FreakNotes,” which are summaries that I transcribed while listening. These notes are presented as accurate, but my fingers and brain…

  • Vols move to 2-0, await word on injuries

    Vols move to 2-0, await word on injuries

    With a blowout win under its belt against a highly touted Utah State team, a short week with only six days of rest, and a game in Norman, Oklahoma looming on the schedule, Tennessee was able to take care of business on Saturday afternoon. The Vols, now 2-0 on the season, defeated the Arkansas State Red…

  • It’s all about recruiting and the fans have a part

    It’s all about recruiting and the fans have a part

    [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”] It’s no secret that Butch Jones puts a lot of emphasis on recruiting. Immediately after accepting the job in Knoxville, Jones made clear his intention of improving the Vols’ roster by…