Published on: 4th April, 2010
While going back through my archives from this time last year, I was stunned at the abundance of Tennessee football articles from '09 compared to my two from 2010. Of course, I should not be stunned in the least. Tennessee football is embarking on its second new beginning in as many years. Except, ...Published on: 30th March, 2010
Show of hands: Who remembers their freshman year of college? Yeah, that's about what I thought. Some of us don't remember for reasons other than partying 'til we dropped. Some of us had enough trouble paying attention without imbibing. And then there is the whole sports aspect. Most of the ...Published on: 25th March, 2010
So let me get this straight: The guy gets drilled in the SEC Championship game and ends up in the hospital. Less than 30 days later, he quits. Twelve hours after that, he comes back—albeit with the promise of an indefinite leave of absence, which lasted all of two months. Now, as his ...Published on: 25th March, 2010
News broke mere minutes ago that Freshman All-SEC offensive lineman Aaron Douglas has decided to leave the Vols' football program—marking the second major defection for new head coach Derek Dooley in the last seven days. Bryce Brown, last week's defection, was seen watching practice today, although there is no indication that he is ...Published on: 23rd March, 2010
Surely by now you've heard that Lane Kiffin is firmly entrenched in a battle for his womanhood. Last week Esquire Magazine launched it's own version of March Madness with a massive tournament seeking to crown the "Sexiest Woman in Alive." Kiffin began the tourney as a 16-seed in the Sports ...Published on: 18th March, 2010
According to head coach Derek Dooley, last year's prize recruit, Bryce Brown is not a member of the Tennessee Vols football program. Brown did not show up for the start of spring practice today. There are mixed reports, as is usual, coming out of Knoxville. Some say this is not an official transfer, ...Published on: 15th March, 2010
As we enter spring football, there are a handful of high-profile programs with many questions. One major question facing any program is who will play quarterback. If you have watched more than three minutes worth of football in your entire life, you know that the quarterback is easily the most ...Published on: 9th March, 2010
Things were much simpler when the Bear was around. Loyalty meant everything and turnover was something that occurred on the field a lot more than off of it. Fast forward to today. Job security in most of the public sector is virtually non-existent. That could not be more true where ...Published on: 8th March, 2010
I try not to make a habit out of bashing or otherwise demeaning college kids in this space. I'm not a fan of people who like a kid because he has chosen their hat over that of another program. Once a player dons the orange, however, college kid or not, they ...Published on: 2nd March, 2010
We've all been there. You go to support your favorite program on the road and you end up regretting ever having the thought. Whether it's the terrible food, less-than-hospitable fans, or just downright frightening neighborhood you vowed to never return. For those who have yet to make the regretable decision ...