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Tennessee doesn’t play Florida until the third game of the season, but it’s apparently never too early to talk about the rivalry.
UT defensive tackle Demonte Bolden certainly didn’t mind talking about the game, which Florida won 59-20 last year.
“Where are we at this year?” he responded when a writer for ESPN.com brought up last year’s one-sided game during Saturday’s media day. “We are at our house. We’re at our house.
“The last time they were at our house, they beat us by a point (21-20 in 2006).”
Bolden also had an opinion on Heisman Trophy quarterback Tim Tebow.
“I don’t care about Tebow,” he said. “Yeah, he’s an All-American, but he’s a regular player. Get him back on the field. You know what I’m saying.
“I made hits on him last year. This year, I’m going to get back to him a lot quicker.
“I’m not going to talk junk. I just want to play the game.”
Bolden, who had two tackles against the Gators last season, was asked if he would have voted for Tebow for the Heisman.
“I would have voted for Erik Ainge, Eric Berry, somebody on my team,” Bolden said.
Ironically, Bolden was highly critical of Ainge after last year’s loss to LSU in the SEC championship game.
Bolden didn’t take too kindly to UT’s defensive tackles often being labeled the weakest link on the team.
“I think we should play with a chip on our shoulder,” Bolden said. “I don’t believe it (that we’re the weakest link).
“Last year we proved that we came through pretty well towards the end. We were young at the beginning of the season but I feel like as a core we came together.”
Bolden said he’s ready to step into the type of shoes once worn by former UT greats at defensive tackle: John Henderson and Albert Haynesworth.
“Last times the charm,” Bolden said of his senior season. “It’s either go big or go home.”
Injury Report: UT only has two players not expected to participate this preseason: offensive lineman Darris Sawtelle, who had two shoulder surgeries, and fullback David Holbert, who suffered a broken leg in spring practice.
UT coach Phillip Fulmer said freshman offensive lineman William Brimfield (ankle) and Jeff Cottam (leg) are still recovering and will be limited for two or three weeks of preseason camp. Fulmer said Cottam’s injury has been slower to heal than expected.
“That is definitely a concern for us,” Fulmer said.
Cottam was more optimistic, saying he’ll be 100 percent within a week.
“I feel real good,” the junior said. “I’ll definitely be full speed by the end of fall camp.”
Cottam started running three weeks ago as he works through the pain associated with the fracture suffered during spring practice.
“It’s a lot slower than I thought it would be,” Cottam said. “I thought I’d be pain free a month ago.”
Cottam said his family considered seeking a second opinion but decided against it.
Fulmer publicly challenged linebacker Josh Hawkins, who has been slowed with a sore foot.
“There’s a difference between pain and injury,” Fulmer said, referring to the former Loudon High School star.
Fulmer said freshman Aaron Douglas is well ahead in his recovery from reconstructive shoulder surgery in March that some thought could require Douglas to redshirt. Douglas has already participated in some voluntary summer drills.
“The past couple of months, it’s gotten a lot stronger and a lot better,” the former Maryville star said. “It feels good. I should be ready to go by the time the season comes.”
Fulmer said all other players who underwent offseason surgeries and/or suffered injuries had fully recovered.
Fulmer said tailback Montario Hardesty also “looks to be well”.
Hardesty said he felt 100 percent by late June or July.
“I went full go the full month of July,” Hardesty said of summer workouts.
It’s Academic: Linebacker Marlon Walls from Olive Branch (Miss.) High and defensive lineman Montario Hughes from Siegel High did not report. Both have academic hurdles to clear before enrolling.
“We’re very hopeful within the next couple of weeks that all of that will be cleared up and they’ll be able to join us,” Fulmer said.
MIA: Fulmer said defensive tackle Donald Langley left Knoxville last week to be with his mother who is dealing with a “significant medical condition”.
Fulmer asked that the Langley family be remembered in fans’ prayers. Langley is expected to return to UT today.
Media Day?: Anybody who got an interview with defensive coordinator John Chavis had a scoop. He turned down an interview request from a News Sentinel reporter, and other media-types said they didn’t notice Chavis doing any interviews.
UT publicist John Painter said Chavis hadn’t adopted a no-interview policy. He pointed out that Chavis did interviews at Fulmer’s media-golf tournament a couple of weeks ago.
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Comments » 117
banman360 writes:
took the words right out of my mouth RichRollin
eduardo writes:
Did I count 5 defensive lineman in the photos of todays media day? How the heck can you get thru the long season with 5 defensive tackles? This is why this team will be lucky to win 7 games!
pdhuff#552644 writes:
Oh geez, as A. Bunker said.
1st things first.
TommyJack writes:
Suggestion... Demonte Bolden..do it inside the chalk lines.
txvolsfan writes:
screw the Gators and their fans.
let's strap it on. We will worry about them after UCLA and UAB!!!
GO VOLS
TXVOLSFAN NOW IN FLA.
UNKINDEST REGARDS!!!
BSweet writes:
McBrim- You're right, Bolden does seem to be looking past everybody else and straight at the gators. He sure is talking big. Of course, if the rumors about his offseason progress are right.... well, Timmy might want to watch out. Demented.... heh, I like that. We'll see how demented he is when he faces the gators. If I were a gator fan(which thankfully I'm not), I don't know if I would be insulted by him running his mouth, or a little scared that he might be able to back it up. It definately sounds like he has quite the mean-on for Tebow. I can't wait to see if he can back it up. I have goose bumps! Dang! I'm ready for the season to start!
SmokeDog72 writes:
I hope Bolden gives Tebow some prison love come this September. I want to see him cry. The D has to come out and just punch that finesse offense square in the mouth.
Let's go Vols!!!!!!
BSweet writes:
Oh, just a thought, wouldn't it be great if we could get a close up of Demonte standing over a battered Tebow saying, "Kindest Regards".
TNfaninMS writes:
whats up with the "kindest regards" comments after every post? Is there a lack of vocabulary or something? Come on lets see some new words used.
SmokeDog72 writes:
Urban Meyer used to be the lead singer of the Talking Heads. Check it out.
http://www.ericantoniou.com/img/galle...
Gut the Gators!!!!!!
Silent_Fulmer writes:
Tebows reply - "who?"
MrBamSeydu writes:
I hope Bolden backs up his words.... we've got 2 games before we even play Florida and he hasn't done much his entire career at UT. So he's right, either put up or shutup.
He was a 5 star can't miss and unless he kills it this year.... we missed.
TommyJack writes:
Smokedog: That DOES look like a younger Pope Urban.
BSweet writes:
Demented and Emboldened! I like it!
McBrim- Will you continue to visit if we win the game, or could we be seeing your farewell tour over the next several weeks?
Silent- I'm sure Tebow would say "who" right now, but hopefully Bolden can back it up. And if he does, Tebow will still being saying "who" because he'll be too dazed to remember his own name, let along Demonte's.
spvol writes:
Lassie won't be able to save Timmy this year.
TommyJack writes:
Bsweet: We whip that azz, you will see less of the gatorlopers. Trust me.
BSweet writes:
Dang! I'm psyched for the season! Even McBrim can't bring me down off this orange high! Fire up the still! It's time for some special blend kool-aid! Go Vols!!!
Smallmike4pres writes:
Mcbrimpus, last time I checked your team went 9-4 & was 3rd in the East. I think we will worry about GA, Auburn, & AL. Bolden was only talking about Teabag, because he is overhyped & everyone is tired of hearing about him.
It's been your pleasure that I responded to you.
OrangePower11 writes:
I hope for bragging purposes we can beat UF this year, but even if we dont, all is not lost because they will lose at least 2 conference games, prolly to Kentucky and Vandy.
Hey DC or 99, do I sound like a familiar gator on here? Give ya one guess.
For real though, I dont necessarily mind Bolden making those comments, getting throttled by 39 points will sap some mojo, and if this helps the team get some back, I'm all for it. On the other hand..........
ThurmondEppy writes:
McGriddle (Mike Mcbride) -
Will you please pay your mom her rent money or move out? She says she's tired of your 50 year old butt living in her basement for free.
Smallmike4pres writes:
Mcsuck. SEC East champs.
FWBVol writes:
McFly, news flash, this is 2008. I know you're a gator so I thought I'd explain things to you.
I don't think Bolden was terribly disrectful of Tebow. He said Tebow was an All-America player. However, he stated that Florida is coming to Neyland this year.
This team seems to have an edge that will translate well on the field.
I too am disappointed that Bolden hasn't lived up to the hype yet, but Reggie White didn't make All-SEC or All-America until his senior year. That was 25 years ago, so let's celebrate the Reggie's AA season with Demonte doing the same.
abnermc writes:
mccarp, Fla. own the VOLS? What's your record against us?lol
BSweet writes:
McBrim- That was then, this is now. Both teams have the potential for greatness this year. Both teams could implode. The season is upon us and that is where we shall find our answers.
Smallmike4pres writes:
Okay, your qb could not beat out Chris Leak & ours couldn't beat out Ainge (though he never got a fair chance). So that is about even, but our guy NEVER KISSED A DUDE ON THE SIDELINE ON NATIONAL TV.
Nuff said.
OrangePower11 writes:
Solid article
http://cfn.scout.com/2/756174.html
chrisw2967 writes:
this is how Eric Berry tackles tefag , you cant run when ur legs are taken from you , just think mcfag hes a year older and bigger
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HiDrM2...
abnermc writes:
No answer Mccarp?
FWBVol writes:
eduardo, I don't know what picture you are talking about, but again you show how little you know about college football. There may have been a picture with five DTs or five DEs, but that's not uncommon. If you have five of each that gives you 10 d-lineman, and some of those guys like Turk McBride a couple of years ago, and I believe Walter Fisher this year can play inside or outside. Add to that if you mix in a 3-4 defense, which UT plays on occasion to take advantage of our linebackers, and you have more than enough defensive linemen.
Smallmike4pres writes:
You said it, not me, but facts are facts & the video doesn't lie. There is also that creepy man love relationship between him & Bendict Arnold Chesney that has to make you wonder. Not that there is anything wrong with that.
invisiblekid writes:
First order of business for Bolden should be worrying about staying eligible for the season. His second order of business should be not throwing his teammates under a bus like he did with Ainge. His third order of business should be shutting the h*ll up and worrying about actually making a difference on the football field this year. He doesn't want to be labeled as a weak link on the team, do something to improve on that 69nth ranked rushing defense from last year.
I don't think anyone will ever mistake him for Henderson or Haynesworth or Bill Duff for that matter. This guy apparently went to the Albert Toeaina School for Highly Gifted Underachievers With Bad Attitudes. Fulmer should make it policy that he be with Chavis at all times, away from any and all microphones, recording devices, and media-type individuals.
Smallmike4pres writes:
Hell, would you want to tackle him & be on the bottom of a pile with Tinkerbow? I think not.
Smallmike4pres writes:
No, we mean this Twinklebow:
http://videobeta.aol.com/video-detail...
budd#207344 writes:
I really love these gator fans. They have one good stretch under the Ball Coach and suddenly they are a dynasty. The urban legend wins an NC with the Zoookster's players and he is suddenly the second coming. He has a heisman winner and finishes 8-5.
gators, even when you cheated (Pell/Hall) you couldn't win. You had to get a guy from Tennessee to win an SEC chanpionship and you think you are the equal of us. Please, go circumsize some kid in a third world country and leave college footrball to the real winners
HighlanderVol writes:
I think it about time to see some fire in some of this guys.We need more like him. This guy rember how Florida try to run it up on us last year I feel for you teblow and the Gators !!!!
CoverOrange writes:
“Where are we at this year?” he responded when a writer for ESPN.com brought up last year’s one-sided game.
It's on the mind of an ESPN reporter, McB.
I'm getting tired of all the summer reruns with McBrim and the idiot responses he elicits.
Smallmike4pres writes:
If you liked that video, check out this one. It should be nominated for an emmy.
http://videobeta.aol.com/video-detail...
Smallmike4pres writes:
Sorry, pasted wrong link.
http://videobeta.aol.com/video-detail...
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TommyJack writes:
smallmike4: That was McPriceless.
volunteer_cowboy writes:
cant wait to see morley and berry after him!!!!!! McDIM
volunteer_cowboy writes:
McDIM could play QB for tennessee with our 2nd ranked O-line so dont worry about crompton!!!!
volunteer_cowboy writes:
morley is from florida, the 1 who decomitted from fla along with williams ooo never mind you'll figure out who he is I PROMISE!!!
volunteer_cowboy writes:
percy gets hit by either 1 and its mercy LIGHTS OUT
volunteer_cowboy writes:
1 of those guys will get a espy for the hits they WILL inflict this year
VolNWA writes:
Talking about the biggest game for your team for the next season is not being owned. Being OWNED is a certain team with Billy D. 1-5 against another team in the past 3 years.
HighlanderVol writes:
I just love florida fans how that talk about tim teblow this and tim teblow that keep run him like you have been and he wont see his sr year or the end of this year
volunteer_cowboy writes:
i hope he reads this and there wont be any decisions from u ever! ever again!
volunteer_cowboy writes:
tebow is like every other fla QB when they go pro uuuuuuuuuuuuummmmmmmmm sorry they arent any that could even carry the water in the pros!!!!! rex sucks so bad but chicago is trying to replace him
volunteer_cowboy writes:
he really is gross
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