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Tennessee's Jordan Howell motions to his teammates as a video plays of Howell singing and playing the piano before the game against Auburn at Thompson-Boling Arena on Wednesday.
University of Tennessee basketball player Jordan Howell needs to be in another center court: TV's "American Idol." He's better than most of them you'll hear there.
Give a listen to him singing Wednesday night and I think you'll agree.
Scott Cacciola of the Memphis Commercial Appeal wrote:
"Senior Jordan Howell serenaded the fans before Wednesday night's game at Thompson-Boling Arena.
"Video screens suspended high above the court displayed a montage of Howell's highlights, accompanied by a recording of him playing piano and crooning Marvin Gaye's "Let's Get It On."
"His performance was so soulful and surprising -- Howell has some Motown in him? Who knew? -- that the orange-clad crowd began to clap along with the beat. His Tennessee teammates interrupted their layup line to offer chest bumps and high fives. Howell did not do a particularly good job hiding his embarrassment."
And what song will he be singing after Saturday night's game?
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Comments » 12
eb502us#225637 writes:
Not bad, though IMO, I don't think I'd consider him "better than most" as the article implies. Then again, what do I know as I'm not a talent agent. Keep up the good work Jordan, and hope you get your shooting eye back for Memphis. We need you!!
doctorvol#211700 writes:
It was really cool to be there 25 min before the game and watch the responses of the other players and their interaction with JH and the fans during the video.
bshone#598776 writes:
Jordan's the man.
pj_ladyvolnMI writes:
If anyone finds away to watch his video without being there, let us know! pj
billnewton#588776 writes:
can't link to it either.
billnewton#588776 writes:
put it up on Youtube for all to see.
johnlg00#206211 writes:
I can't get it, either. Maybe it's ONLY for MP3's or podcast. Nice to hear that some think he is a good singer, but I would rather he stick a few three-pointers for us Saturday! Just remember, Jordan, put some ARC on the ball--you've been shooting too FLAT lately. When you're open, take an extra half-second and do it right! If you are on the floor with Chris and JaJuan, Memphis isn't going to be too worried about you, so you don't have to jerk it up. Easy does it; up and over and follow through.
mattlock writes:
I agree that he seems to be rushing his shot lately, and his form seems to have changed some. He used to have a sweet arc and when he let it go you knew it was in.
As for his singing, miles ahead of mine, but no where close to being ready for Motown or Idol. . .
Huntingdonvol writes:
THE SONG FOR SAT. NIGHT(WALKING IN MEMPHIS)>>>>>>>>>>>ARMED WITH MY 9 MM.
Jeremydb writes:
Im sure Jordan gets on here and reads your comments, especially the shooting tips.
dopedawg writes:
Jordan was ok. The sound in the arena kinda distorts in the upper level.
PS..
Could someone of power on here ask the band to get some new music...keep hearing the same stuff over and over, kinda getting old. Maybe "Hawaii Five O" or something else new for their repitoir?
But still, we do have the best college band around!!! Go Vols!!!! Beat the kittens at Memphis!!!
slambob2#228938 writes:
The atmosphere for UT games is AMAZING. Great job by the folks in charge of entertainment and keeping things moving. There's not a dull moment, except maybe when the 6'6" 360 Lb guy two rows in front of you decides to stand for the half-time program, but I digress.
Bruce Pearl's coaching, personality and values have taken us to a peak I never thought we'd hit.
I love the guy. I love the basketball style. I love the player development.
UT basketball is no longer a weak bridge from football to spring practice.
slambob
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