Posted by Ironcity on January 10, 2008 at 2:22 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Didn't realize he was even considering a move. This is a smart move for sure.

Posted by 55Vol on January 10, 2008 at 2:25 p.m. (Suggest removal)

one down, two to go.

Posted by orangebloodgmc on January 10, 2008 at 2:27 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Well, one gone, 2 stayin', 2 pending.

Posted by bigbluevol on January 10, 2008 at 2:29 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Ironcity, I'm with you. I had no idea he was even considering it. The only ones that had been mentioned were Mayo, Arian, Anthony Parker and Colquitt.

Posted by gavol74 on January 10, 2008 at 2:30 p.m. (Suggest removal)

O line is going to be outstanding next year!!!!

Posted by KingsportVol on January 10, 2008 at 2:30 p.m. (Suggest removal)

WORD

Posted by utmdm on January 10, 2008 at 2:37 p.m. (Suggest removal)

It gets sweeter! Happy to see these 2 come back.

Posted by jdcvols on January 10, 2008 at 2:42 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Agree with the comments so far, the one really bright area is the OL for next year. Lots of experience and good play especially in the passing game. Look forward to seeing A. Foster return. Everybody needs depth in the running game.

Posted by bustervols on January 10, 2008 at 2:42 p.m. (Suggest removal)

ATTA boy, Foster, we appreciate it.

Posted by vol4life on January 10, 2008 at 2:50 p.m. (Suggest removal)

it will be good to know whoever is behind center will be protected. Hopefully Arian Foster will see his stock can rise behind an experienced line. I believe he will be back I don't see him going until after 5th round. I hope he sees that.

Posted by orangebloodgmc on January 10, 2008 at 2:59 p.m. (Suggest removal)

And having a qb that can run even a little bit gives defenders just one more thing to think about when they are trying to sift thru our motions and handoff/fakes etc. i.e. qb that might run should help our rbs a little bit, not to mention any new coaches that might coach line differently and scheme things up.

Posted by madisonvillevol on January 10, 2008 at 3:24 p.m. (Suggest removal)

ramon who?

Posted by doverton on January 10, 2008 at 3:45 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Good to see Foster returning. Now, What about Arian? We need him too !!

Posted by kimjasontaylor on January 10, 2008 at 3:48 p.m. (Suggest removal)

O-Line a definite strength for the Vols in '08==A+
QB should be an improvement, maybe not stat-wise but effectiveness to score and not turn ball over==B, mainly from inexperience, stock should rise.
RB This is also unproven territory, due to limited playing time, if Foster goes pro. Back ups should be improvement, NEW COACH adds excitement.==B
TE== should be more involved with the talent==C+
DL=????
LB==????
Secondary should be a A++++
and when Chavis has a A++++ secondary..can you say "Blitz Package?"..Chavis has be known to blitz more often when he has a strong secondary..mainly LBS get more sacks and hurries..
I think Mayo should rethink his decision..he could go from a mid 3rd round pick to a definite 1st round pick with a stat full year he would have next year..guess Rico will get that honor now
Kicking game/special teams should be==B+
Coaching staff comes along like it keeps sounding like..
ANYONE KNOW THE LASTEST SCOOP????..
Clawson sounds like a good fit..along side new rb coach, previous history..think that was a clue as to wich way Fulmer was Leaning with OC job..
VOLS LOOK GREAT FOR '08

Posted by FLAVOLS on January 10, 2008 at 3:49 p.m. (Suggest removal)

You won't regret that choice Ramon. Vols in 08 could be very special with your help.

Posted by dfreeman on January 10, 2008 at 4:22 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Wonder if that means he knows who the OC is?? Same with Parker?? Hamilton was rumored to have said the hire is done at the rotary in Chattanooga!! He was there today!!

Posted by pdhuff on January 10, 2008 at 4:41 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Awaiting. Patiently.

Posted by GerryOP on January 10, 2008 at 5:02 p.m. (Suggest removal)

This just posted on CSTV.com:

http://www.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/s...

Posted by volguy40 on January 10, 2008 at 5:08 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Sources close to the Tennessee football program have told CSTV.com that Dave Clawson has accepted the offensive coordinator position with the Vols.

As CSTV.com first reported earlier in the week, Clawson, the head coach at FCS-affiliated Richmond, was among the leading candidates for the job after interviewing in Knoxville Monday. An announcement is expected to come down Friday.

Clawson guided the Spiders to the FCS semifinals this past season where they lost to eventual national champion Appalachian State. He was named the 2002 I-AA Coach of the Year and had previously been the offensive coordinator with Villanova.

Posted by sjt18 on January 10, 2008 at 5:40 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Foster, Parker, and Colquitt returning is a lot bigger deal than A Foster or even Mayo. If UT wins anything next year, it will be because of those 7 or 8 OL's they bring back with GREAT experience and talent.

Posted by TommyJack on January 10, 2008 at 5:53 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Phil Kaplan: Your guys need to step up ASAP! :)

Posted by bedmagic_23 on January 10, 2008 at 6 p.m. (Suggest removal)

I totally believe that CSTV.com report. I had just got online to say that I believe the reason the staff has not been announced is Fulmer locking up the assistants. I'm sure that they want to announce the rest of the staff at the same time. I don't believe that Loeffler or Debord are going to join the staff, although I hope so. They left town after their interviews and you would think they'd stay in town for the press conference if they were joining the staff. I also heard that Mallett is considering UCLA and other schools today as opposed to Tenn and other schools. It was believed that UCLA was the other school that had been running neck and neck with Tenn. for Loeffler.

Posted by GerryOP on January 10, 2008 at 6:02 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Dang, TJ, it's only been an hour since CSTV broke the news. Whadaya want?

Posted by volunteer_cowboy on January 10, 2008 at 6:03 p.m. (Suggest removal)

are we getting loeffer good lord this is like a career job or something are we going to have to add a year or two to fulmers contract and give him a raise before we get 4 positions filled

Posted by volunteer_cowboy on January 10, 2008 at 6:06 p.m. (Suggest removal)

maybe ole trooper will come back and be QB coach and co-O/C

Posted by TommyJack on January 10, 2008 at 6:08 p.m. (Suggest removal)

yeah you're right GerryOP i guess I'm impatient will try to do better thanks again talk to you later bye

Posted by GerryOP on January 10, 2008 at 6:10 p.m. (Suggest removal)

From teh tennessean:

http://www.tennessean.com/apps/pbcs.d...

Posted by sjt18 on January 10, 2008 at 6:13 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Spoke to a friend who is an Ark fan today. Their boards lit up last night with numerous stories saying Mallett would be a Hog. He has family there. The new coaching staff fits him... and he wouldn't have much competition for the job.

UCLA and UT have a much more competitive situation at QB than Ark. All they have is the two Dick brothers. He could probably beat either out throwing left handed. If he goes there, the only downside will be that he won't be eligible to play UF this year.

UT won't pick them up until he leaves... and Ark probably won't have the total talent to get to the CG within that period.

Posted by sjt18 on January 10, 2008 at 6:15 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Gerry, that's about an all star game... What's the relevance? Are you just playing now?

Posted by volunteer_cowboy on January 10, 2008 at 6:18 p.m. (Suggest removal)

heck patrino will probably be gone in that amount of time........ (probably in the middle of the night)

Posted by GerryOP on January 10, 2008 at 6:20 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Relevance? Relevant to what? UT football? Guess it is ...

Posted by sjt18 on January 10, 2008 at 6:20 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Mallett supposedly wanted to be a Hog from the start but couldn't stand Nutt.

Posted by DenmarkVol_aka_Mbumburu on January 10, 2008 at 6:21 p.m. (Suggest removal)

CSTV reporting that Richmond's Dave Clawson hired as new OC.

http://www.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/s...

Posted by sjt18 on January 10, 2008 at 6:21 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Sorry. I thought you were still linking to stuff about the OC situation.

Posted by TommyJack on January 10, 2008 at 6:24 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Mbum: How many boards did Chism have? lol

Posted by Volker on January 10, 2008 at 6:43 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Cue Kappy,

So CSTV is reporting that Clawson is taking the job before KNS. IS he or isn't he? I'm glad that Foster is staying (even though I didn't know he was leaving) but I really want to know about the coaching situation. How did the interviews go? Are we close to hiring anyone. I know that most of us are a little too obsessed but give us some info on the coaching vacancies!!!

Posted by texvol on January 10, 2008 at 6:59 p.m. (Suggest removal)

CBS TV Richmond
http://www.wtvr.com/Global/story.asp?...

Posted by SCOR on January 10, 2008 at 7:04 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Clawson is a Vol. Rumer is Debord is looking at pro. Can we get Loeffler?

Posted by pdhuff on January 10, 2008 at 7:13 p.m. (Suggest removal)

TJ, can we get ready? A real OC, huh.

Found a site you'd like having absolutely nothing to do with.....much of anything -mentalwanderings.com, boy howdy. Not too much like gvxtra.com.

Think Clawson will beat ol' Adkins out? I sitting here with a fresh glazed, really.
Stay on this thing.

Posted by TommyJack on January 10, 2008 at 7:39 p.m. (Suggest removal)

PD: After perusing the website, I can now say that my suspicions are confirmed. You, much like me, have far too much time on your hands, my friend. lol :)

Posted by dfreeman on January 10, 2008 at 7:43 p.m. (Suggest removal)

So if we do get Clawson as OC as it looks, who fills the rest of the positions?? Take a stab anyone?? What if it isn't the Michigan qb coach? What then??

Posted by maholt49 on January 10, 2008 at 7:59 p.m. (Suggest removal)

NASHVILLE TV STATION REPORTED RICHMOND PAPER SAYS CLAWSON IS OUR NEW OC!!!!!

Posted by rodneyadms on January 10, 2008 at 8:06 p.m. (Suggest removal)

I'm more interested in knowing about the other Foster...

Posted by SCOR on January 10, 2008 at 8:08 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Channel 5 news Nashville (for what is worth) reported Clawson is our new OC.

Posted by bedmagic_23 on January 10, 2008 at 8:27 p.m. (Suggest removal)

If Adrian Foster is leaving, I hope that he announces before this weekend, so that UT can use that open spot in their recruiting of D'Anthony Curtis.

Posted by SCOR on January 10, 2008 at 8:34 p.m. (Suggest removal)

I think a lot of potential UT recruits are waiting to see what happens with the coaches. I hope Fulmer will announce tomorrow and get the class of 2008 moving forward. Maybe we can go from ranked 44th (rivals) to the top ten where we belong.

Posted by texvol on January 10, 2008 at 8:42 p.m. (Suggest removal)

I think that they would already have announced something unless this is really going to be big, or on the other hand there could be big trouble brewing. Probably the former. This has got to be about more than one hire.

Posted by volunteer_cowboy on January 10, 2008 at 8:45 p.m. (Suggest removal)

why do we rank high in recruiting and the players do good to so so but turn pro and become superstars after they leave tennessee

Posted by Hunter on January 10, 2008 at 8:54 p.m. (Suggest removal)

This is ridiculous! Kaplan, can we please get some kind of update this week, or do I have to read it in the Gainesville Sun?????

Posted by volfan_in_mississippi on January 10, 2008 at 8:54 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Who are you referring to volunteer_cowboy?

Posted by texvol on January 10, 2008 at 8:56 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Kaplan is probably under orders from Mikey H not to release anything.

Posted by SCOR on January 10, 2008 at 9:04 p.m. (Suggest removal)

volunteer cowboy
Superstars do not win championships. Team work always rules (see UT 1998 National Champions). I think 2008 or 2009 UT will be a Champion once again. We are young and if Fulmer brings in the final pieces, WE WILL RULE! Next season reminds me of '98'. As you recall we lost the superstar QB, but the team became one. Anyone else think so?

Posted by voltan on January 10, 2008 at 9:07 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Great hire Phil. Maybe we will not be so predictable with Clawson. Also good hire with Brayton as running back coach. Keep up the good work and finish out the staff strong. I'm not worried about losing Mich coaches and qb they would bring because we have great prospects already. What I would really love to hear is that we got a great DL player. Good job keeping OL together for another year. Now work on Arian, what a workhorse. We can always bring in others for change of pace and speed. Once you finish the staff, they can go to work to coach up the talent. Have a great offseason so we can have a great season next year and beat both FL and AL

Posted by texvol on January 10, 2008 at 9:08 p.m. (Suggest removal)

It looks like the table could be set SCOR, but we are still missing some flatware. No Al Wilson. This team is going to need a leader.

Posted by GerryOP on January 10, 2008 at 9:09 p.m. (Suggest removal)

You are absolutely right texvol! It's not KNS it's the UTAD! Leaks to everyone except the local press ... and ... the fans! Mushrooms...

Posted by voltan on January 10, 2008 at 9:11 p.m. (Suggest removal)

sorry Adrian mispelled your name

Posted by SCOR on January 10, 2008 at 9:16 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Texvol
Somebody will step up and be the Al. By the way, did you here, he will return to the Broncos next year. "Cleared"

Posted by texvol on January 10, 2008 at 9:20 p.m. (Suggest removal)

That's right GerryOP, UTAD and KNS saw Brokeback Mtn together. Damn that was a good salad I had for dinner.

Posted by dfreeman on January 10, 2008 at 9:22 p.m. (Suggest removal)

CBS 6 Richmond story has changed to confirmation!!!!

Clawson Leaving Richmond Spiders

Posted: Jan 10, 2008 05:55 PM EST

Multiple sources have confirmed to us tonight that Richmond football coach Dave Clawson has accepted an offer to become the offensive coordinator at the University of Tennessee.

The official announcement is expected sometime later tomorrow after Clawson meets with his players on campus.

Clawson interviewed for the position on monday....and had to wait until late this afternoon before it was officially offered.

This year's Spiders set school records for wins and points scored in a season while advancing all the way to the 1-AA national semifinals.

Clawson had agreed to a contract extention with Richmond last week...but sources have told us his deal with Tennessee is expected to be worth 400-thousand dollars per year....or about 100-thousand more than his extention was worth with the Spiders.

Speculation has already begun about a replacement....with Virginia defensive coordinator Mike London and South Florida offensive coordinator...and former Spider and Lee-Davis standout Greg Gregory heading the list

Posted by volunteer_cowboy on January 10, 2008 at 9:26 p.m. (Suggest removal)

we need another QB like Tee Martin and crompton is the closest thing to that since Tee

Posted by volunteer_cowboy on January 10, 2008 at 9:30 p.m. (Suggest removal)

every qb since shular has been taught that if nothing was open to get outside the tackle and throw to a fan except Tee, he could fall down and gain 5 yards

Posted by volunteer_cowboy on January 10, 2008 at 9:31 p.m. (Suggest removal)

so we dont need mallet, he is another pro style passer,(status quo)

Posted by SCOR on January 10, 2008 at 9:34 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Your right volunteer cowboy. Jonathon can be our man to bring it home. If he can't do it, I seen the other two at orange and white, and they looked real good.

Posted by volunteer_cowboy on January 10, 2008 at 9:36 p.m. (Suggest removal)

WE NEED TERRELL PRYOR

Posted by volunteer_cowboy on January 10, 2008 at 9:38 p.m. (Suggest removal)

PHIL AND BRUCE BOTH NEED TO GO RECRUITING AT TERRELL'S HOUSE (LET HIM PLAY SOME B BALL PEARL)

Posted by SCOR on January 10, 2008 at 9:40 p.m. (Suggest removal)

VC. I don't think so. Besides, he said he will only go where they have a spread. I prefer pocket first, run second, and that is Crompton. He has a good arm and can move when he has too. By the way, he CAN deliver a few hits.

Posted by volunteer_cowboy on January 10, 2008 at 9:47 p.m. (Suggest removal)

have you not seen ole no. 4 back at qb and did you watch pryor at the army allstar game pass first then run

Posted by SCOR on January 10, 2008 at 9:52 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Sorry, did not get to see him. I just think he will go to Mich or OS and I read that he is looking for a spread. That is not Tennessee. Prostyle is the best, BALANCE.

Posted by texvol on January 10, 2008 at 10:02 p.m. (Suggest removal)

SCOR, Saw that about Al when googling this afternoon trying to find info on this story. That is great. The guy is a machine.

Posted by anthony on January 10, 2008 at 10:16 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Good!

Posted by Volker on January 10, 2008 at 10:21 p.m. (Suggest removal)

The big Al making a comeback is a wonderful story. I can't wait to see him roaming and dominating on the gridiron again.

Posted by volunteer_cowboy on January 10, 2008 at 10:21 p.m. (Suggest removal)

what about Al borgues (auburns ex O/C)

Posted by volunteer_cowboy on January 10, 2008 at 10:22 p.m. (Suggest removal)

do you guys think old phil called him?

Posted by Volker on January 10, 2008 at 10:38 p.m. (Suggest removal)

cowboy, I ran that question in to the ground and nobody seems to know what the deal is with Borgis. He was OC of the year a few years ago and now he is vapor. Granted his best season he had the best two running backs in the country in his arsenal and 3 first round picks in his backfield.

Posted by volunteer_cowboy on January 10, 2008 at 10:52 p.m. (Suggest removal)

i just dont see how he just fell off the face of the earth i mean look at all the recruits he helped reel in and coached at auburn even jason campbell

Posted by dburgVol on January 11, 2008 at 12:07 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Foster's brother Renardo played for Louisville and he is now the starting right tackle for the Atlanta Falcons. I played against both in high school and they were both beasts. Amazing how much bigger Foster has gotten since high school. Great choice big man. Represent West Tennessee well in the trenches.

Posted by marc_ash on January 11, 2008 at 10:44 a.m. (Suggest removal)

HAHAHA, well....good news for sure. Looks like the KSN writers didn't want to spend too much time on the keyboards this morning right. Quick and to the point.

Posted by jamcdaniel79 on January 13, 2008 at 9:08 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Is the other foster leaving?

I would if I were him. His limit is natural ability (speed) which is not going to get better. He is a late rounder this year or next.

I don't think another 1,000 yard season does much for him. He is the least exciting UT running back I can remember in recent times but you can't argue with his numbers. 879 as a freshmen...