Posted by tngeoff on January 17, 2008 at 10 a.m. (Suggest removal)

That is a big kid. Well...Jonathan Crompton will have his day. Make it worth the billing! Chief...Like VolCR points out...this kid is like a defensive tackle with exceptional skills. To coin a Northern expression, "Not for nuthin'", but I don't see a lot of new and fresh blood on our defensive line. Is someone actually thinking about that at this time? Now instead of a fast giant in McFadden we have a great passer bigger than McFadden in the Hawgs backfield. Please...for all of us...at least act like we have some candidates for defensive tackle in the pipeline.

Posted by AllVol on January 17, 2008 at 10:14 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Mallet goes 0 and however many against Crompton and Coleman. Just like fat ass Stafford will.

Posted by marc_ash on January 17, 2008 at 10:16 a.m. (Suggest removal)

KSN, this was reported 3 days ago in an Ark paper. Might want to start reporting recent news instead of stuff that is 3 days old.

Posted by GreerVol22 on January 17, 2008 at 10:18 a.m. (Suggest removal)

does anyone smell bacon?.....

Posted by Basketball_Jones on January 17, 2008 at 10:21 a.m. (Suggest removal)

I see why they didn't report this till today in the KNS, didn't wanna look like Pete Carroll's lover Kirk Herbstreat when he said Miles was all but living in Mich. This kid will end up like Brandon Stewart, its hard for a QB to transfer.

Posted by osunut2 on January 17, 2008 at 10:25 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Probably true, except for the small fact that Brandon Stewart wasn't any good to begin with.

Posted by kaplan on January 17, 2008 at 10:34 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Marc_Ash:
It may have been reported in the Arkansas papers but it was only from sources and the Associated Press decided not to use the reports until it was made offical last night.
Sorry we don't have an Arkansas bureau.
I'm just posting a story to let SEC fans know the news is official.

Phil Kaplan

Posted by Stumps on January 17, 2008 at 10:37 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Mr. Mallet, please meet Mr. Berry,

Mr. Berry, this is Mr. Mallet.

enough said. welcome to the best football conference in the land.

Posted by jdcvols on January 17, 2008 at 10:44 a.m. (Suggest removal)

osunut2, that was a very stupid comment. Brandon Stewart was a good QB and would have stayed if Manning were not here. As volCR, his play at Texas A & M put us in the NC game.

Posted by pdhuff on January 17, 2008 at 10:47 a.m. (Suggest removal)

He'll be 6'8", 272 by the time he's elgible. Could play many positions. I'd get him a K Kreme card in Fayettevile. tell him to enjoy for 9 months. Then join the local Hog gym. Work the anabolic bigarreau fritters off.

I'm guessing Crompton will do fine. We'll all faint if we see him actually head down field with the pig underarm. I think to biggest keys to Vol's season will be keeping Hardesty healthy and (droning) d-line play. Another receiver wouldn't hurt. Coach 'em up Chavis. Can't take another 10 win season akin to Jeopardy. BCS or bust.

Posted by billwall on January 17, 2008 at 10:49 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Sorry guys, but our perfect record put us in the title game. Texas A&M just helped decide the opponent.

Posted by TommyJack on January 17, 2008 at 10:59 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Huge QB's (and this kid is a load) rarely live up to their billing.

Posted by scottmichaelmoore on January 17, 2008 at 11:12 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Phil Kaplan-

Nice slam about the "Arkansas bureau"!

Maybe, just maybe you should take some constructive criticism from the readers, and not try and start crap. Face it...the KNS was slow on reporting...opps I forgot that journalists are NEEEVER wrong.

Posted by sjt18 on January 17, 2008 at 11:18 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Unlikely that UT ever plays him in the reg season. If he has a decent year next year, he'll have no reason not to go into the draft.

Posted by juicetke on January 17, 2008 at 11:18 a.m. (Suggest removal)

I also heard Tennessee hired Clawson as Offensive Coordinator.

Posted by kaplan on January 17, 2008 at 11:21 a.m. (Suggest removal)

All I'm doing is explaining why we did not have story confirming he was enrolled until today. There was an AP story here on Monday night that said the father said nothing was official. However, it was quite obvious that he was going to Arkansas ater the dad confirmed he visited Arkansas over the weekend.
We rely on wire services to report on news outside of Knoxville.

Posted by HotlantaVol on January 17, 2008 at 11:24 a.m. (Suggest removal)

It doesn't matter anyway. Petri-nomad will only be there a year. Then he'll move on to some other job and it will be Mallett floundering under another new head coach by the time he's a starter.

Hogs in 2009 with Mallett as a starter . . . 3-9

Posted by DadwasaVol on January 17, 2008 at 11:26 a.m. (Suggest removal)

If you posters already knew the facts, why did you even read this article? And if you are so quick to get the scoop, get yourself a job as a P.I.

Posted by scottmichaelmoore on January 17, 2008 at 11:40 a.m. (Suggest removal)

New Term: Kaplanian-v.- meaning to back out of ruthless blogslam in a stumbling, stammering fashion in an attempt to re-write what was previously written. Mainly used in KNSGVXRA syn: Kaplatonian, Kaplaish, Kaplan. Mainly. Origin: Southern Appalachian Sports Writer

Posted by UT_Tim on January 17, 2008 at 11:44 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Old news to me. I posted two days ago that MMallett had enrolled no matter what his daddy was saying. He also moved into the dorms on Monday night of this week. His name even appeared on the “enrolled” list at Arkansas earlier this week.

On a side note, while moving into the dorm, he knocked a sprinkler head off/lose around 11PM and the dorm was evacuated until repairs could be made. How to make friends and influence people LOL

Posted by bustervols on January 17, 2008 at 11:44 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Good for him. That Petrino is a piece of work, just ask the Falcons. What a sorry excuse for a coach.

Posted by bustervols on January 17, 2008 at 11:50 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Arkansas should change their name to the "Quitters".

Posted by yemmusdarb on January 17, 2008 at 11:54 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Yo Kaplan, don't worry about these complainers and ignorant makers of non-existent dictionary entries. The story wasn't official and I, as someone who appreciates OFFICIAL news rather than hear-say, understand that. I wonder how many of these rednecks majored in journalism or have any background whatsoever in reporting any type of news other than telling their wife/cousin that "it burns when I pee".

Posted by TommyJack on January 17, 2008 at 11:59 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Brad: that's cold man.

Posted by givehim6 on January 17, 2008 at noon (Suggest removal)

I'm not sure mallet wanted to be a vol. anyway. He was just following a coach. But what concerns me is the number of players who have talked about being a vol. but went elsewhere, hopefully next year the new coachs will have a good recruiting year.

Posted by jhmclain on January 17, 2008 at 12:08 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Maybe we should go after Wilson who is a 4 star QB commit for AR?

Posted by scottmichaelmoore on January 17, 2008 at 12:11 p.m. (Suggest removal)

yemmusdarb-

You got me pegged. I actually did graduate with a degree in journalism, and I am also a card carrying redneck too. As a writer myself I too think I know everything, that is why I am astounded that you realized that was a false dictionary entry. Good research my man...hey Kaplan...you guys hiring? I thing Yemmusdarb would make a valued addition to your research team!

Posted by RockyTopRK on January 17, 2008 at 12:13 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Thanks for verifying the report Mr. Kaplan. I enjoy this site and use it to follow Tennessee sports since I live out of state. I am a graduate of UTK and proud to be a Vol. However, I don't appreciate the whiners on this site that think they are God's gift to Tennessee. The good news is that "most" of the bloggers here are good people who write well. Keep up the good work.

Posted by waterskier3 on January 17, 2008 at 12:26 p.m. (Suggest removal)

old news... how about some recruits we are going to get... some inside scoop or something????

Posted by scottmichaelmoore on January 17, 2008 at 12:26 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Harumph! Mr. Kaplan, thank you for making the blogsport fun and entertaining.

Posted by RocketVol on January 17, 2008 at 12:28 p.m. (Suggest removal)

What tabloid do you, scott..., work for. Based on all I am reading, it seems you are very prone to report on alien sightings and 3-headed babies - you know, before they are "official".

Posted by VolnDothan on January 17, 2008 at 12:31 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Up to the minute news on the KNS! This info was available 3 days ago on most other websites. Besides who REALLY wanted this guy!?!? He made the statement the he'd "always be a Michigan guy even when he's wearing another school's uniform." No thanks. Go somewhere else. Whether you are the real deal or not, you aren't Tennessee material dude.

Posted by PLEASEGETRIDOFTHENOTSOSLIMONE on January 17, 2008 at 12:32 p.m. (Suggest removal)

well said jwraymond1

Posted by VolnDothan on January 17, 2008 at 12:35 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Another thing, I'm sick as hell of you Vol Nazi's that attack other posters on this website. This is an open forum for free speech on Tennessee football. I would venture a guess that all of us here care about this program or we wouldn't be here. So cut the insults! If someone wants to be sarcastic or funny or angry about the goings on of Tennessee football...that's OKAY! S.T.F.U. you orange-colored glasses-wearing goobs!!!

Posted by scottmichaelmoore on January 17, 2008 at 12:43 p.m. (Suggest removal)

I feel oddly threatened...and hurt...and I like my Goobish Orange-tinted Raybans. Rocketvol, I am just writing all this to pick on the ones that pick on my Vols. All you haters out there need to butt out of my 1st Amendment rights! Don't make me sic the ACLU on ya!

Posted by RocketVol on January 17, 2008 at 12:43 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Something to consider in support of jwraymonds's post: I think these hires sound amazing - am actually as pumped as I've been in years about the next season. I actually think they could make Fulmer look real good, REAL good - if he lets them do their job. But at the end of the day, if they do make him look great, and he gets coach of the year and a title, remember....they aren't here because Fulmer made a change to better the program, or because he made a "tough decision" to win the war, they are here because of one reason only.... Cutcliffe quit.

VolnDothan - I assume you are aiming that at folks that take cheap, un-educated jabs at KNS?

Posted by scottmichaelmoore on January 17, 2008 at 12:51 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Again...Volrocket...stop it...really. And stop blogging words into VolnDothan mouth.

Posted by RocketVol on January 17, 2008 at 1 p.m. (Suggest removal)

scott... I am not a hater. I just call it like it is and always have. I think Phil made some great hires, but not because he initiated a "get well scheme" for the program. Why wasn't this search done in '99?....and the last time? I stated earlier that Cutcliffe leaving could be terrible - and it could end up that way. But yet I think Phil did an excellent job with his outside, seemingly thorough search. I call it like it is. I have no agendas.

Your attack on KNS really does look lame to me, though. I'm not sure why folks like yourself can't come on here and offer good, documented, data supported, discussion - but start poking at the KNS or the objective thinkers on these posts for heavens sake. If you are concerned about the speed you get your news - go to CNN. Hey, you are here - you must feel good about something KNS has done.

Posted by knoxsingle on January 17, 2008 at 1:10 p.m. (Suggest removal)

news is never neutral or objective, so reporters are used to taking heat. fwiw.

Posted by scottmichaelmoore on January 17, 2008 at 1:11 p.m. (Suggest removal)

I do feel good about the KNS, especially John Adams. What a great guy, now there's a guy that is never out of line on any issue.

Let's face it. Fulmer has done a better job than any coach could have done here. Mainly because no other coach in his right mind would take this job, because of fans like me and you.

Posted by TommyJack on January 17, 2008 at 1:13 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Rainman makes sense.

Posted by RocketVol on January 17, 2008 at 1:35 p.m. (Suggest removal)

scott....peace. Good statement.

Posted by scttmcdonald on January 17, 2008 at 1:51 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Wether or not it is breaking news, it certainly puts the rumor of Mallett's shopping schools to rest.

What's the skinny on a TE coach?

Posted by bigfan502 on January 17, 2008 at 1:52 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Open Letter to Coach Chavez...please recruit some top flight DEFENSIVE TACKLES. We need them badly...A hint, State of Mississippi is loaded with top flight defensive linemen...Good luck.

Posted by arkyvol on January 17, 2008 at 2:17 p.m. (Suggest removal)

with regard to branndon stewart, i remember after he led A&M to a victory over nebraska that put tennessee in the first bcs title game, he said in the post game interview that when he signed with tennessee, he intended to take them to the national championship, and commented that, "looks like i've just done it."

Posted by juicetke on January 17, 2008 at 2:39 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Who is Coach Chavez? Did we hire the guy from Venuzuela?

Posted by givim6 on January 17, 2008 at 2:42 p.m. (Suggest removal)

It's amazing to me how an article on one topic gets convoluted and turned to other totally unrelated topics by these posts. Free speech certainly dictates the right to do it, but it's easier to follow the logic of all these good posts when they stay on the topic of the article.

Any yes, I realize this makes me off topic today as well. Just Venting Go Vols.

Posted by VolnDothan on January 17, 2008 at 3:03 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Well said givim6.

Rocketvol I'm not sure how my comment on the 3-day delay of this rediculous news article is a "cheap-shot" or "uneducated". Nor am I certain of where it's any 'o your buisness...F.O.

Posted by LittleJohnny on January 17, 2008 at 3:30 p.m. (Suggest removal)

I hear that Mallett will graduate next Friday.

Posted by kdt0725 on January 17, 2008 at 4:05 p.m. (Suggest removal)

I live and grew up in Michigan. All of my best friends go to UMich. I've seen Mallett out before and he is absolutely enormous and let me tell you, he carries his weight well. He's not fat. I've seen him play as well and the kid has LOADS of potential and an absolute cannon of an arm, maybe the strongest in the country as a freshman. The only thing that could hold him back is the lack of playmakers at Arkansas. If he stayed at Michigan in a pro-style offense, he would have flourished. That being said, he also thinks his sh*t doesn't stink and was a drunken moron at the bars as a spring semester enrollee last year.

Posted by GoVol on January 17, 2008 at 4:34 p.m. (Suggest removal)

I wonder if Mallett gets McFadden's ride, or was that McFadden's to keep? Anyway, I'm sure that Mallett will end up with a nice one from UA!!

Posted by marc_ash on January 17, 2008 at 4:49 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Wow, I got an official response from Phil Kaplan. Did I ruffle your feathers a little there bud?

As a journalist, I'm sure you do research (or at least I hope you do). Just to clarify one point. It was not just "a rumor until last night". In fact, Otis Kirk (Hawgsports.com) broke the story Monday morning (10:47am to be exact)stating Mallett officially had enrolled at Arkansas and had officially transfered.

Regardless of whether or not this was "just a rumor", KSN staff (yourself included) have never had a problem reporting "rumors" before so I'm not buyin what your sellin.

As an SEC fan I appreciate you "breaking" the story for us Vol fans. Some of us are a little slow after all, and it sometimes takes a few days for new news to sink in...even without and Arkansas Bureau.

Posted by scottmichaelmoore on January 17, 2008 at 4:53 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Bam! Take that to J. Adams' office in a burning paper bag, Mr. Kaplan! Marc_ash...we need people like you.

Posted by stinky_pinky on January 17, 2008 at 4:54 p.m. (Suggest removal)

kaplan,

nice reporting scoop....

Posted by scottmichaelmoore on January 17, 2008 at 4:56 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Pinky...by far the best name on here...you get the sticker!

Posted by Volchaz on January 17, 2008 at 4:59 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Kaplan=Captain Obvious.........

Posted by jcvet on January 17, 2008 at 6:02 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Guess the kid wasn't a pothead.

Posted by ncvol17 on January 17, 2008 at 8:45 p.m. (Suggest removal)

We wouldn't want the kid. When a parent (remember Juicy) is that involved (remember Jeff George) it is more of a coaches headache than a plus. Good Riddance..let him be a pig ( remember Mustain)

Posted by pdhuff on January 17, 2008 at 9:24 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Tdtn, I'm considering buying the KNS and installing you as the gatekeeper for govolsxtra. Any you deem unworthy will work for free game days in the Smoky Mtn Mkt parking lot.

Or stand on Cumberland with a Gator shirt on from 7 to 7 every fall Saturday. What do ya think?

Posted by volmattna on January 18, 2008 at 12:32 a.m. (Suggest removal)

tommyjack...jamarcus russel and tim tebow are big qbs..and i think they done pretty well

Posted by VolnFlorida on January 18, 2008 at 11:55 a.m. (Suggest removal)

I hope the pigs enjoy the micro-management of his dad. I think in about three years he will wish he would have gone somewhere else. Good riddens.

Posted by OhioVol13 on January 18, 2008 at 4:37 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Since Mallett came from a Big Ten school, how good could he be anyway??

Posted by TommyJack on January 18, 2008 at 5:21 p.m. (Suggest removal)

volmattna: I'll stand on what I said. Tebow, BTW, is not in the 6'7", 260 lb range. Russell is, but he's the exception. Usually, these guys are loads.

Posted by volmattna on January 19, 2008 at 2:20 a.m. (Suggest removal)

tebow is a pretty big kid tommyjack not 6'7" but he is a pretty big boy