http://www.govolsxtra.com/news/columns/?partner=RSSgovolsxtra.com Stories: Columnsen-uscolumnshttp://www.govolsxtra.com/news/2009/nov/08/go-for-it-looked-like-call-on-every-play/?partner=RSSThe first quarter was still in progress when it became clear to even the most casual observer at Neyland Stadium that Tennessee didn't take Memphis seriously. But I don't mean that in a bad way. adamsj@knoxnews.com (John Adams)Sun, 08 Nov 2009 05:00:00 -0000urn:publicid:www.govolsxtra.com:news-Story-184046-733719columnists/john-adamsJohn AdamsKnoxville, TNAdams: 'Go for it' looked like call on every play govolsxtra.comgo-for-it-looked-like-call-on-every-playurn:publicid:www.govolsxtra.com:news-Story-184046-733719Change0Usablehttp://www.govolsxtra.com/news/2009/nov/06/110709adams/?partner=RSSHave you heard? Tennessee probably will wear orange jerseys tonight. adamsj@knoxnews.com (John Adams)Fri, 06 Nov 2009 22:52:00 -0000urn:publicid:www.govolsxtra.com:news-Story-183732-733717columnists/john-adamsJohn AdamsKnoxville, TNAdams: UT vs. Memphis gives me chillsgovolsxtra.com110709adamsurn:publicid:www.govolsxtra.com:news-Story-183732-733717Change0Usablehttp://www.govolsxtra.com/news/2009/nov/05/110609adams/?partner=RSSLast year at this time, Tennessee fans were wondering if Monte Kiffin would leave Tampa. Now, you might wonder if he could go back to Tampa. adamsj@knoxnews.com (John Adams)Thu, 05 Nov 2009 21:02:00 -0000urn:publicid:www.govolsxtra.com:news-Story-183530-733716columnists/john-adamsJohn AdamsKnoxville, TNAdams: Tampa, Dallas could be destination for Volsgovolsxtra.com110609adamsurn:publicid:www.govolsxtra.com:news-Story-183530-733716Change0Usablehttp://www.govolsxtra.com/news/2009/nov/03/plenty-of-spark-in-lopsided-series/?partner=RSSLet's say Saturday night is a good night for football, that Tennessee fans are stoked by the win over South Carolina, and a crowd of 100,000 shows up at Neyland Stadium. strange2@knoxnews.com (Mike Strange)Wed, 04 Nov 2009 03:08:00 -0000urn:publicid:www.govolsxtra.com:news-Story-183156-733714columnists/mike-strangeMike StrangeKnoxville, TNStrange: Plenty of spark in lopsided series govolsxtra.complenty-of-spark-in-lopsided-seriesurn:publicid:www.govolsxtra.com:news-Story-183156-733714Change0Usablehttp://www.govolsxtra.com/news/2009/nov/03/hardesty-hard-not-to-pull-for/?partner=RSSBefore the season, you couldn't have imagined a more unlikely candidate to challenge UT's single-season rushing record of 1,464 yards, set by Travis Stephens in 2001. Montario Hardesty had never rushed for more than 384 yards in a single season. adamsj@knoxnews.com (John Adams)Wed, 04 Nov 2009 01:07:00 -0000urn:publicid:www.govolsxtra.com:news-Story-183151-733714columnists/john-adamsJohn AdamsKnoxville, TNAdams: Hardesty hard not to pull for govolsxtra.comhardesty-hard-not-to-pull-forurn:publicid:www.govolsxtra.com:news-Story-183151-733714Change0Usablehttp://www.govolsxtra.com/news/2009/nov/02/adams-uts-how-bigger-than-how-much/?partner=RSSTennessee beat South Carolina 31-13, and first-year coach Lane Kiffin was critical of his offense. My, how things have changed. adamsj@knoxnews.com (John Adams)Tue, 03 Nov 2009 02:14:00 -0000urn:publicid:www.govolsxtra.com:news-Story-182982-733713columnists/john-adamsJohn AdamsKnoxville, TNAdams: UT's 'how' bigger than 'how much' govolsxtra.comadams-uts-how-bigger-than-how-muchurn:publicid:www.govolsxtra.com:news-Story-182982-733713Change0Usablehttp://www.govolsxtra.com/news/2009/nov/02/dickey-gives-black-jerseys-his-blessing/?partner=RSSHis black jacket, Doug Dickey explained Monday, was because he had to attend a funeral on his way to town. "I didn't know I was going to be in vogue when I got here,'' he said, getting a big laugh. strange2@knoxnews.com (Mike Strange)Tue, 03 Nov 2009 02:11:00 -0000urn:publicid:www.govolsxtra.com:news-Story-182972-733713columnists/mike-strangeMike StrangeKnoxville, TNStrange: Dickey gives black jerseys his blessing govolsxtra.comdickey-gives-black-jerseys-his-blessingurn:publicid:www.govolsxtra.com:news-Story-182972-733713Change0Usablehttp://www.govolsxtra.com/news/2009/nov/01/east-shakeup-sooner-than-expected/?partner=RSSYou knew Tennessee was playing catch-up in the SEC when the 2009 football season began. And you knew it wasn't just chasing national championship contenders like Alabama and Florida. adamsj@knoxnews.com (John Adams)Mon, 02 Nov 2009 03:03:00 -0000urn:publicid:www.govolsxtra.com:news-Story-182845-733712columnists/john-adamsJohn AdamsKnoxville, TNAdams: East shakeup sooner than expected govolsxtra.comeast-shakeup-sooner-than-expectedurn:publicid:www.govolsxtra.com:news-Story-182845-733712Change0Usablehttp://www.govolsxtra.com/news/2009/nov/01/what-a-difference-a-year-makes/?partner=RSSI'm not sure exactly how Mike Hamilton spent his Sunday. This I do know: strange2@knoxnews.com (Mike Strange)Mon, 02 Nov 2009 03:00:00 -0000urn:publicid:www.govolsxtra.com:news-Story-182848-733712columnists/mike-strangeMike StrangeKnoxville, TNStrange: What a difference a year makes govolsxtra.comwhat-a-difference-a-year-makesurn:publicid:www.govolsxtra.com:news-Story-182848-733712Change0Usablehttp://www.govolsxtra.com/news/2009/nov/01/vols-fashion-wont-matter-with-wins/?partner=RSSTradition took a beating at Neyland Stadium on Saturday night. So did South Carolina. Tennessee celebrated Halloween by wearing black jerseys. Its wardrobe might have gotten mixed reviews, but its performance in a 31-13 victory was worthy of an encore. adamsj@knoxnews.com (John Adams)Sun, 01 Nov 2009 04:36:00 -0000urn:publicid:www.govolsxtra.com:news-Story-182787-733712columnists/john-adamsJohn AdamsKnoxville, TNAdams: Vols' fashion won't matter with wins govolsxtra.comvols-fashion-wont-matter-with-winsurn:publicid:www.govolsxtra.com:news-Story-182787-733712Change0Usablehttp://www.govolsxtra.com/news/2009/oct/31/taking-charge-ut-needs-to-find-its-new-leaders/?partner=RSSAngie Bjorklund's teammates will know what she's thinking this season. Tennessee's junior guard intends to have her say on women's basketball matters. In the process, will her teammates also know what she's been eating? Fleser@knews.com (Dan Fleser)Sun, 01 Nov 2009 01:43:00 -0000urn:publicid:www.govolsxtra.com:news-Story-182674-733711columnists/dan-fleserDan FleserKnoxville, TNFleser: Lady Vols needs to find its new leaders govolsxtra.comtaking-charge-ut-needs-to-find-its-new-leadersurn:publicid:www.govolsxtra.com:news-Story-182674-733711Change0Usablehttp://www.govolsxtra.com/news/2009/oct/31/majors-proved-november-axiom-true/?partner=RSSWith Nov. 1 showing up on the calendar today, let's think about one of the best-known famous phrases in all of college football, courtesy of John Majors. tjmshm@comcast.net (Tom Mattingly)Sun, 01 Nov 2009 01:41:00 -0000urn:publicid:www.govolsxtra.com:news-Story-182711-733711columnists/tom-mattinglyTom MattinglyKnoxville, TNMattingly: Majors proved November axiom true govolsxtra.commajors-proved-november-axiom-trueurn:publicid:www.govolsxtra.com:news-Story-182711-733711Change0Usablehttp://www.govolsxtra.com/news/2009/oct/30/its-october-starting-point-ok-for-vols/?partner=RSSTwo minutes or so into the second half, freshman Kenny Hall bolted off the bench, reported to the scorer's table as instructed and was waved into the game. strange2@knoxnews.com (Mike Strange)Sat, 31 Oct 2009 03:52:00 -0000urn:publicid:www.govolsxtra.com:news-Story-182597-733710columnists/mike-strangeMike StrangeKnoxville, TNStrange: It's October: Starting point OK for Vols govolsxtra.comits-october-starting-point-ok-for-volsurn:publicid:www.govolsxtra.com:news-Story-182597-733710Change0Usablehttp://www.govolsxtra.com/news/2009/oct/30/its-been-a-mcnificent-two-months-for-panel/?partner=RSSAs the 2009 picks panel heads down the stretch of the regular season, picks panel administrator John McAdams couldn't resist looking back. adamsj@knoxnews.com (John Adams)Sat, 31 Oct 2009 01:27:00 -0000urn:publicid:www.govolsxtra.com:news-Story-182503-733710columnists/john-adamsJohn AdamsKnoxville, TNAdams' picks panel: It's been a 'McNificent' two months for panel govolsxtra.comits-been-a-mcnificent-two-months-for-panelurn:publicid:www.govolsxtra.com:news-Story-182503-733710Change0Usablehttp://www.govolsxtra.com/news/2009/oct/30/adam-nothing-scary-about-picking-vols/?partner=RSSSo what are you wearing to Halloween night at Neyland Stadium? I'll be disguised as an over-the-hill sportswriter with a receding hairline and a bad knee. Whether I use one or two crutches will be a game-day decision. adamsj@knoxnews.com (John Adams)Fri, 30 Oct 2009 22:49:00 -0000urn:publicid:www.govolsxtra.com:news-Story-182473-733710columnists/john-adamsJohn AdamsKnoxville, TNAdams: Nothing scary about picking Vols govolsxtra.comadam-nothing-scary-about-picking-volsurn:publicid:www.govolsxtra.com:news-Story-182473-733710Change0Usablehttp://www.govolsxtra.com/news/2009/oct/28/sec-should-fill-bowl-allotment-to-limit/?partner=RSSThe SEC has won three consecutive national championships, and its long-term television hook-ups with CBS and ESPN are the envy of every conference in college football. So how much better could it get? adamsj@knoxnews.com (John Adams)Thu, 29 Oct 2009 03:12:00 -0000urn:publicid:www.govolsxtra.com:news-Story-182076-733708columnists/john-adamsJohn AdamsKnoxville, TNAdams: SEC should fill bowl allotment to limit govolsxtra.comsec-should-fill-bowl-allotment-to-limiturn:publicid:www.govolsxtra.com:news-Story-182076-733708Change0Usablehttp://www.govolsxtra.com/news/2009/oct/27/kiffins-loyalty-to-crompton-paying-off/?partner=RSSThe question put to Lane Kiffin on Tuesday wasn't about quarterbacks. It was something to do with a coach standing up for his players. strange2@knoxnews.com (Mike Strange)Wed, 28 Oct 2009 00:51:00 -0000urn:publicid:www.govolsxtra.com:news-Story-181871-733707columnists/mike-strangeMike StrangeKnoxville, TNStrange: Kiffin's loyalty to Crompton paying off govolsxtra.comkiffins-loyalty-to-crompton-paying-offurn:publicid:www.govolsxtra.com:news-Story-181871-733707Change0Usablehttp://www.govolsxtra.com/news/2009/oct/26/no-such-thing-as-bad-publicity/?partner=RSSThe World Series begins Wednesday, and Lane Kiffin is down to his last strike. Let the drama unfold. adamsj@knoxnews.com (John Adams)Tue, 27 Oct 2009 01:30:00 -0000urn:publicid:www.govolsxtra.com:news-Story-181668-733706columnists/john-adamsJohn AdamsKnoxville, TNAdams: No such thing as bad publicity govolsxtra.comno-such-thing-as-bad-publicityurn:publicid:www.govolsxtra.com:news-Story-181668-733706Change0Usablehttp://www.govolsxtra.com/news/2009/oct/25/kiffin-bama-should-have-been-penalized/?partner=RSSLane Kiffin has asked the SEC office why Alabama wasn't penalized Saturday for a player removing his helmet during a live play. strange2@knoxnews.com (Mike Strange)Mon, 26 Oct 2009 02:00:00 -0000urn:publicid:www.govolsxtra.com:news-Story-181561-733706columnists/mike-strangeMike StrangeKnoxville, TNStrange: Kiffin says 'Bama should have been penalized govolsxtra.comkiffin-bama-should-have-been-penalizedurn:publicid:www.govolsxtra.com:news-Story-181561-733705Change733706Usablehttp://www.govolsxtra.com/news/2009/oct/25/adams-vols-must-run-gauntlet-complete-8-4-season/?partner=RSSTennessee could have practically made its season by beating Florida or Alabama. Now, it can make its season by beating everybody that's left. adamsj@knoxnews.com (John Adams)Mon, 26 Oct 2009 02:00:00 -0000urn:publicid:www.govolsxtra.com:news-Story-181559-733705columnists/john-adamsJohn AdamsKnoxville, TNAdams: Vols must run gauntlet to complete 8-4 season govolsxtra.comadams-vols-must-run-gauntlet-complete-8-4-seasonurn:publicid:www.govolsxtra.com:news-Story-181559-733705Change0Usable