Published on: 28th February, 2010
While perusing my favorite sites this morning I came upon a rather unfortunate story on the Tennessee Vols' top site. Here, on the eve of Mar. 1, you would not expect too much in the way of football news. So maybe it’s understandable that the writer was desperate to a certain ...Published on: 24th February, 2010
You ever just look at a football program and shake your head? Whether it's unrealistic expectations of an athletic department or a rabid fanbase there are some head coaching situations in college football that only the best of the best can turnaround. Living in SEC country all of my life I ...Published on: 23rd February, 2010
The NFL Draft has always been a welcome place for former Tennessee Vols football players. One need look no further than the Super Bowl less than a month ago to see the many Volunteer contributions to the next level. Peyton Manning is the greatest NFL player to have played at Tennessee. ...Published on: 18th February, 2010
For quite a few years now, Tennessee media has been spoiled with unprecedented access to all coaches and most players. Phillip Fulmer was one of the more cordial coaches when it came to interviews and meeting with the media on a regular basis. We all know how accessible Lane Kiffin was. The recently ...Published on: 13th February, 2010
They bigger they are, the harder they fall. It's an overused expression, but for purposes of this article it works quite well. College football fans go into the season with the knowledge that an undefeated team at seasons end will likely play for a national title (Well except for a ...Published on: 8th January, 2010
I'm sure this question is getting ready to be asked of Lane Kiffin quite a bit. With Pete Carroll apparently bolting for the NFL's Seattle Seahawks, according to ESPN's Chris Mortensen, will Lane Kiffin emerge as a potential replacement at USC? It's an obvious connection that I'm sure many will make in ...Published on: 8th January, 2010
ESPN's Chris Mortensen is reporting that the Seattle Seahawks are targeting Pete Carroll for its newly open head coaching position. Mortensen tweeted the following on Friday afternoon, "Pete Carroll is the guy Seahawks are targeting. Expected to happen." Obviously, this is potentially huge news for college football nationwide. Pete Carroll has been one ...Published on: 8th January, 2010
It took a while. Some say too long, some say not long enough. But it happened. Alabama is finally back on top of college football. The length of time since the last 'Bama championship has been marred by years of mediocrity brought on by NCAA sanctions and probation. There was even talk of ...Published on: 5th January, 2010
Many SEC diehards have pointed to the conference’s stellar three-straight national titles as proof of dominance. The SEC has also had bowl dominance over weaker conferences, better athletes, and better coaches to brag about for some time now. Whether it was Tim Tebow, JaMarcus Russell, or Mark Ingram leading the chorus, the ...Published on: 4th January, 2010
In a move that surprised virtually no one, Kentucky head coach Rich Brooks stepped down today. A former National Coach of the Year at Oregon, Brooks took over the fledgling Kentucky program in 2003. After experiencing limited success under head coaches Hal Mumme and Guy Morris in the late 90s/early 00s, ...