Published on: 3rd March, 2011
For most observers and fans of the game, it's never a fun thing to watch a proud college football program bite the dust. Yes, it's part of the cyclical nature of college football for teams to rebuild every few years, but the best, most tradition rich programs are supposed to stay ...Published on: 3rd December, 2010
It was a chore getting these Tennessee Volunteers to bowl eligibility this season, but first year head coach, Derek Dooley has done just that. Once a mere formality in an otherwise hugely successful season, Tennessee has struggled of late to even make a bowl. Tennessee went 5-6 in 2005 and missed ...Published on: 22nd November, 2010
Tennessee has two rivals that are worthy of the distinction, "It's ________ Week!" For much of the last 20 years Alabama and Florida have filled-in that blank. Now, a game that the Vols have not lost since 1984 will bring almost as much anticipation as the annual Third Saturday in October ...Published on: 23rd October, 2010
Welcome to the live blog of the rivalry formerly known as, "The Third Saturday in October." SEC Featured Columnist, Joel Barker here for the next three-plus hours covering one of the oldest rivalries in the south. This is the 93rd meeting between Tennessee and Alabama since 1901. It has been a rivalry ...Published on: 7th October, 2010
These last few years, the Tennessee-Georgia rivalry has lost some luster. Last season was the first time the two programs faced off with neither team ranked since 1937. Now, one year later, another dubious stat looms large. Saturday will be the first time the two teams have played with losing records ...Published on: 2nd October, 2010
Welcome to October, College Football fans! It's the month when the weather finally begins to resemble football season, while the action on the field is heating up at an incredible pace. SEC Featured Columnist, Joel Barker here from 10AM to Noon, talking all things college football along with the ESPN Gameday ...Published on: 30th September, 2010
The Vols and Tigers have only played eight times in the last 20 years. As a matter of fact, the two teams have only faced off 30 times since 1925. The Tigers have won four of the last six games, but going back to 1990, the series has been split at ...Published on: 23rd September, 2010
Are you ready for some more SEC power rankings? It's time to dive into SEC quarterback statistics for your weekly SEC power ranking fix. This list will feature the top 10 quarterbacks in the SEC based on the statistics so far this season. Three stat categories are taken into account in ...Published on: 16th September, 2010
In the preseason one non-BCS program was getting a ton of publicity. That particular team had every starter back at every position. It had a Heisman candidate at quarterback and visions of playing in the BCS Championship Game in January. That team was Boise State. After experiencing their highest preseason ...Published on: 16th September, 2010
Don't we all love arbitrary lists that delve past the stats and look into the intangibles that players bring to their respective teams? Is there not a crazy fascination with rankings when it comes to college football? Do SEC fans not live to see what every writer thinks of their ...