Category: Vols Football

  • Tennessee No. 1 on Tim Settle’s top-15

    Tennessee No. 1 on Tim Settle’s top-15

    For whatever reason, recruits have been releasing top-15 lists in regards to their potential college destinations lately, and Tennessee has been a popular choice. 5-star defensive tackle and Manassas, VA., native Tim Settle joins Torrance Gibson as the latest recruit to have the Vols sitting atop his list of possible destinations for college. I don’t know…

  • Vols top list for 5-star QB

    Vols top list for 5-star QB

    Amidst the somewhat, uhh, tumultuous basketball news of late, Tennessee got some downright good news on the football recruiting front Monday. The Vols sit atop 5-star quarterback Torrance Gibson’s list of potential schools, placing above teams like Auburn and Ohio State that were thought, by some, to be favored. Recruiting is a marathon, not a…

  • Orange and White game details. No television.

    Orange and White game details. No television.

    On Saturday, fans will get their first look at Team 118. And by fans, I mean those in attendance at Neyland Stadium for the Orange and White game. Those who aren’t able to attend, won’t be able to see the game; there is no mention of a live broadcast and no stream or replay to…

  • Tennessee advances to the Sweet 16!

    Tennessee advances to the Sweet 16!

    [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”] Expectations were high entering the 2013-14 basketball season and by most accounts, Tennessee underachieved—through February anyway. A team which was expected to make the Big Dance easily, was one of the…

  • Stability: Jones is building the foundation

    Stability: Jones is building the foundation

    [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”] National exposure is a good thing for a college program—especially when it’s positive, and especially when said program has endured four consecutive losing seasons. Yet, it’s odd to read an Associated…

  • Von Pearson stands out… again (Practice No. 4)

    Von Pearson stands out… again (Practice No. 4)

    Today was the fourth practice this spring—the second in pads—and it was the fourth time that Von Pearson‘s name topped the post-practice buzz. Check out this one-handed spectacular catch he made in the corner of the end zone against Malik Foreman: Receivers coach Zack Azzani had nothing but praise for Pearson. Von has endless energy,…

  • Circle of Life drill highlights first day in pads

    Circle of Life drill highlights first day in pads

    [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”] Tuesday was spring practice number three for Tennessee; the first in full pads. As with the earlier practices, you may want to check out the Practice number three, official thread for…

  • Practice two has Jones smiling

    Practice two has Jones smiling

    [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 was day two of spring practice and the buzz this morning was from the one-on-one matchups of wide receivers versus the cornerbacks. First, Malik Foreman and five-star receiver Josh Malone lined…

  • Spring practice 101, what we learned from day one

    Spring practice 101, what we learned from day one

    [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 opened spring practice Friday, and as you might expect there was a flurry of information pouring out immediately afterward. Hopefully this post will bring you up to speed, but you…

  • Big weekend lies ahead for the Vols

    Big weekend lies ahead for the Vols

    [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 a big March weekend for Tennessee athletics. Here’s what’s going on and why you should care. Lady Vols vs LSU in the SEC Tournament. Friday is day three of the 2014…