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Fulmer spends day answering questions at ESPN

Mark Deaver, left, and Andreas Bardill, right, talk with Tennessee head
coach Phillip Fulmer on a set at ESPN studios.

Rich Arden

Mark Deaver, left, and Andreas Bardill, right, talk with Tennessee head coach Phillip Fulmer on a set at ESPN studios.

Fulmer’s Day at ESPN

Tennessee football coach Phillip Fulmer toured ESPN studios in Bristol, Conn., and partook in many of the network’s television and radio shows. A look at some of his day:

  • Mike & Mike in the Morning on ESPN Radio: Discusses his legacy at Tennessee and just how competitive the SEC has become with co-hosts Mike Greenberg and Mike Gollic.
  • First Take on ESPN2: Co-host Sage Steele asked him in light of Pat Summit dressing like a cheerleader and singing Rocky Top and Bruce Pearl cheering in full body paint, which one would he do to show his school spirit? He paused, laughed and said he wouldn’t like to do either but he would most likely sing Rocky Top, wearing a male cheerleader outfit.
  • Live on-air promotion for new morning SportsCenters that will debut next month.
  • Met with former Florida Gators and Dallas Cowboys running back Emmitt Smith. "He’s a Florida guy, so we have the SEC in common. I was always was a fan of his both in college and the NFL," Fulmer said.
  • Met with Hannah Storm, formerly of NBC and CBS, who will anchor new morning SportsCenters.
  • College Football Live on ESPN: Joins host Dari Nowkhah and analyst Bob Griese, college football analyst on ESPN and ABC, in studio.
  • Prior to taping, Fulmer met Knoxville natives Andreas Bardill, who worked at WVLT before joining ESPN as a technical director, director Mark Deaver, who worked at WKXT (which preceded WVLT). Bardill and Deaver attended Tennessee. Griese, a Purdue grad, said with a laugh, "Couldn’t get into Purdue, huh?"

Tennessee football coach Phillip Fulmer took his turn in the national media spotlight with appearances on a variety of ESPN shows Monday morning and afternoon.

Starting with the “Mike and Mike in the Morning’’ show at 9:43 a.m., Fulmer spent the day in the cable giant’s studios in Bristol, Conn., discussing the Vols’ program and its place in the SEC.

“I’m thrilled to be going through what they call the ‘car wash’ here today,’’ Fulmer said during his appearance on ESPN’s First Take, the second of the two live television shows on which he appeared.

Fulmer also made live appearances on ESPN Radio’s “The Herd,’’ and “Tirico and Van Pelt,’’ and conducted a live ESPN.com chat. Fulmer taped appearances for the “Hot List for ESPNews’’ and “College Football Live.’’

Fulmer, wearing a white shirt, black sports coat and khaki slacks, handled all questions throughout the day in stride, even when the talk turned somewhat controversial.

First Take co-host Sage Steele asked Fulmer about last week’s drama in Birmingham, when he was served a subpoena while attending the SEC Media Days.

“It was in very poor taste; That is not the place for anything like that to happen,’’ Fulmer said. “I think everyone around it, except the lawyers who did it, thought it was in very, very poor taste. I think 99 percent are ready for all that to be behind everyone.

“There were some significant violations done a number of years ago,’’ he said. “That was investigated, the parties that be were disassociated from the University of Alabama, the penalties were paid.’’

Fulmer bristled when Steele suggested that UT’s projected starter at quarterback, Jonathan Crompton, has had issues with his work ethic.

“Jonathan really had no work ethic issues I was aware of,’’ Fulmer said. “He has been a wonderful young man to be around. A coup le of opportunities he had when Erik Ainge was hurt, he did very well. He’s worked really hard this spring to get ready.’’

Fulmer spoke often of SEC football passion and the high standards and expectations for success at the University of Tennessee. Along the way, he revealed he was approached more than once about NFL coaching opportunities.

“I don’t want to go anywhere else, there’s no place that would be better,’’ Fulmer said. “I’ve had a couple of NFL opportunities, at least approached about it.... (Tennessee) is a special place to be; they give us a chance to do well there.’’

As for the high expectations at UT, Fulmer said, “I understand that and I can live with that. I’m actually very appreciative of the fact that the bar is set that high.’’

Fulmer reflected on the Vols’ 1998 national championship season.

“It was a stunner,’’ he said. “We had a lot of great players, Peyton (Manning) was one of them, that graduated in that ‘97 class, and it was supposed to be kind of a rebuilding year.

“Tee (Martin) is such a dynamic person himself. Those guys weren’t going to let Tee Martin fail, they thought so much of him. We played great defense, good kicking game and (Martin) progressed as we went along; got a couple of breaks you’ve got to have to win a national championship, and became a good football team.’’

The Vols open the season Sept. 1 in an ESPN-televised game at UCLA.

© 2008, Knoxville News Sentinel Co.

       212 Comments

Posted by RichRollin on July 28, 2008 at 9:13 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Go gett'em coach.

Posted by The_Dude_Abides on July 28, 2008 at 9:16 p.m. (Suggest removal)

work ethic problems?? where did that come from? Have I missed something?

Posted by volwalk on July 28, 2008 at 9:17 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Way to represent, Coach!

Posted by 1manningfan on July 28, 2008 at 9:24 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Fulmer you da man!!!

I watched all of his apperances today on television and i thought he did very whale in front of the cameras, and answered every question very professional. I was proud to know that was our coach on national tv representing the BIG ORANGE!!!

Posted by ctownvol on July 28, 2008 at 9:31 p.m. (Suggest removal)

I'm with you dude. I haven't heard of any problems with Crompton's work ethic. Anybody else hear something about that?

Posted by 1manningfan on July 28, 2008 at 9:32 p.m. (Suggest removal)

oh yeah

the lady interviewing coach commenting on crompton had no clue what she was talking about, she sounded so stupid. I give props to coach for sticking up for his qb, and responding to that comment very fast. He sounded that he didnt like her questioning cromptons integrity and work ethic. So kudos to coach on that note

Posted by pdhuff on July 28, 2008 at 9:35 p.m. (Suggest removal)

"The bar is set that high"???

Has he not heard that 8 is enuf?

1manningfan, 9:24- you didn't mean that "did very whale", did you? Lord have mercy.....

Posted by 1manningfan on July 28, 2008 at 9:45 p.m. (Suggest removal)

what do you want me to say he did terrible? their just interviews, dont look to much into it you might get a migrain. You Fulmer haters are getting old!! He is not going no where anytime soon so either your with the vols or not, and if your not take yourself and the other haters to another team and be negative there.

Posted by Jamey1210 on July 28, 2008 at 9:48 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Good Job CPF! This is your year to shut up all the ignorant Tennessee fans that want you gone. Hey CPF haters let’s look at how many college coaches have 2 championship rings that are coaching today? Then ask yourself how many coaches are out there that you think have the potential to be a Steve Caroll in the SEC. CPF represents the University of Tennessee with great respect. Just something for you CPF haters to think about. Once again, good job today. And yes I would rather have him than any other coach in the SEC.

Posted by OrangePower11 on July 28, 2008 at 10 p.m. (Suggest removal)

OMG MCBRIM:

That link was AWESOME! It completely opened my eyes to reality. We are DOOMED. What ever are us poor Vols gonna do? Is there any room on the UF bandwaggon, I just dont think I could handle having a degree from a school that lost a football game. Do you have any cute links to the UF admissions site? Im looking for a good party, know of any cool frats in Gville (preferably not any Zook tried to fight)

Thanks in advance for you help...Kindest Regards

Posted by ctownvol on July 28, 2008 at 10:11 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Mcbrim- With all due respect.... What is your deal?

Posted by TurboFan on July 28, 2008 at 10:16 p.m. (Suggest removal)

1manning,
well,
whale,
wail,
take your pick of the freudian slip.

Chill.

Posted by ctownvol on July 28, 2008 at 10:17 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Fair enough. Have a good day sir.

Posted by TurboFan on July 28, 2008 at 10:20 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Ctown, on the outside chance you weren't being facetious. Part of the speculation, often spoken on this board, was that Cut didn't play Crompton for a hurt Ainge last year because they didn't see eye to eye. The next step in that speculation was that Crompton didn't do what Cut told him to do in practice. I don't buy it. Reportedly, Crompton got half the practice snaps.

Posted by ctownvol on July 28, 2008 at 10:26 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Thanks Turbo. I haven't heard such, but now it makes sense.

Posted by BAMABLOWS on July 28, 2008 at 10:30 p.m. (Suggest removal)

aaahhhh,the infamous mcbrim strikes again!

Posted by foreverorange on July 28, 2008 at 10:31 p.m. (Suggest removal)

mcbrim, that article was worse than anything john adams has ever wrote, I can't believe u would represent that article, oh wait, yeah I can

kindest regards

Posted by BAMABLOWS on July 28, 2008 at 10:33 p.m. (Suggest removal)

mcbrim represents all that is wrong with the gator nation

Posted by ctownvol on July 28, 2008 at 10:36 p.m. (Suggest removal)

mcbrim is like a bad case of the flu. Just keeps coming back. Bless his heart. What we do without him?

Posted by BAMABLOWS on July 28, 2008 at 10:37 p.m. (Suggest removal)

this clown (mcfreak) claims to be a mighty gator but if you log on at 12:55 a.m or 7:37 p.m. ol mcshmuck is on govolsxtra keeping tabs on his big orange, come clean mcgoon we still love ya!

Posted by BAMABLOWS on July 28, 2008 at 10:39 p.m. (Suggest removal)

i had something other than the flu in mind ctown!

Posted by foreverorange on July 28, 2008 at 10:39 p.m. (Suggest removal)

mcbrim reminds me of one of those bet-wetting kids who has to wear diapers till he is 8 years old and develops an inferiority complex over it, and now he uses a football program to take out his frustrations on those he does not agree with.

kindest regards

Posted by cjraney on July 28, 2008 at 10:39 p.m. (Suggest removal)

mcrib you posted a link to a fan's blog....you know, like this site here. Very authoritative. Good work.

Posted by VOLinDAWGland on July 28, 2008 at 10:41 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Perhaps the friction between Crompton and Cut, if there was actually any, was that Crompton's natural instinct is to look down field and try to make a bigger play happen where Cut likes to play the percentages at least until he gets to that point in the game where he see's his post-it note - "note to self, take a shot down the field or trick play" - regardless of the down, distance and game situation. That one seemed to always get stuck on top of the post-it - "note to self, keep pounding the rock".

Posted by BAMABLOWS on July 28, 2008 at 10:41 p.m. (Suggest removal)

hey mcbrim goes all out for us, uhh, i mean his fellow vol fans

Posted by TurboFan on July 28, 2008 at 10:42 p.m. (Suggest removal)

As TJ likes to say "don't feed the manimals". Okay, that was a paraphrase.

Posted by cjraney on July 28, 2008 at 10:43 p.m. (Suggest removal)

BTW mcrib, when is the deadline for the Vols to submit paperwork to forfeit the game this year? Already missed it? Dang. Guess UGA's lucky they got theirs in early. See you in Neyland jerk off.

Posted by ctownvol on July 28, 2008 at 10:43 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Bamablows- Me too, but was trying to be nice about it. You know what I meant.

Posted by ctownvol on July 28, 2008 at 10:44 p.m. (Suggest removal)

You bring something alright.

Posted by BAMABLOWS on July 28, 2008 at 10:45 p.m. (Suggest removal)

mcbrim you my friend are the best entertainment on this site, better even than mr. john adams himself

Posted by VOLinDAWGland on July 28, 2008 at 10:49 p.m. (Suggest removal)

I saw the College Football Live segment and Fulmer looked great. He's much bigger than Griese and seemed very comfortable with some charisma. I think it was a great showing for him and the Vols. We play the Pac 10 on national TV we're supposed to be soaking up the publicity. Griese gave UCLA a 50/50 chance for upset...which is about what it should be but what that really tells you is that they believe TN is a much better team traveling across the country to play in a hostile environment and are trying to keep the interest up. Anything can happen as pdhuff reminds us, but if TN takes care of business this game should be over by half-time so the East Coast kids considering us can have a good show and get to bed at a decent time.

I haven't heard any of the hype around the Cal Bears this year. Is the media infatuation with that program finally over? Talk about the Vols making the analysts look bad, Cal did to them two years in a row with a handful of the top football players in the coutry...they're going to pay. Notre Dame would as well if they didn't have their own private network deal.

Posted by utkalumn on July 28, 2008 at 10:51 p.m. (Suggest removal)

I expect great things from Crompton. Since when has he been portrayed as having poor work ethic? That guy has shown incredible toughness in the small amount of reps he has seen. If my memory serves me correct he tucked the ball down and ran over a LSU defensive back in Neyland Stadium. To me that screams a will to win by sacrificing his body. He will be ready.

Posted by BAMABLOWS on July 28, 2008 at 11 p.m. (Suggest removal)

enough about mcchump . coach should have used his spotlight on ESPN to tell how the crumblin tide have cheated for so many years. now that would have been classic i can picture it now.mike greenberg- "so coach how have things been going in knoxville"? coach-"well greeny things have been great every since bammer has quit paying players from our state, especially memphis". greeny- "coach are you excited to have a new off coordinator"? coach-"yes greeny, but you know im really excited about bammer and the fact that their rogue boosters are being exposed for what they are, scumbag jock sniffers". greeney- "coach how do you see the SEC panning out over the next couple of years"? coach- " well i see coach meyer leaving for the miami dolphins , like his hero coach saban, coach richt will be workin like heck at fsu, rich brooks will probably be deceased,and the dadgum stinkin crimson tide will be on the death penalty for all their cheatin ways and nick saban will be on his way to starkville for 17.8 million a year.

Posted by VOLS85 on July 28, 2008 at 11:05 p.m. (Suggest removal)

McBrim,

I never used to like you, in fact you really annoyed me for a very long time...you're here to get a rise and you do a good job, and at times you can be funny.

You're a Florida fan so I am obliged to hate you (as you have given me many reasons to), but if you were on my side I'd find you a grande old time!

Football season yet?

Posted by BAMABLOWS on July 28, 2008 at 11:09 p.m. (Suggest removal)

we all enjoy mcdipstick, we wouldnt know what to do without all his insight and witty comebacks.although you could lighten up on the stupid gator links, no one cares if tebow saved 300 from burning village in tawain.

Posted by BAMABLOWS on July 28, 2008 at 11:11 p.m. (Suggest removal)

nighty night guys , mcbrim tell momma mcbrim i will dream about her GO VOLS

Posted by Bigger_Al on July 28, 2008 at 11:18 p.m. (Suggest removal)

John Adams doesn't clean it up when his dog poos on his neighbor's lawn.

Posted by TommyJack on July 29, 2008 at 12:47 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Don't feed the manimals.

Posted by tnbud62 on July 29, 2008 at 1:31 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Anybody who doesnt think Crompton has a great work ethic is a clueless moron.He has stayed 3 years playing behind a qb who had the courage of a 8 yr old girl and who wasnt sacked not because of an outstanding line ,but because of his overwhelming fear of being tackled.ainge was skered out of his briefs of being hit,We are extremely lucky to have such a loyal player as Crompton and he will make us all wonder why he hasnt played more the last 3 years.He is way more athletic than any qb we have had since Heath Shuler,I cant wait for him to shine

Posted by VolJoe on July 29, 2008 at 2:44 a.m. (Suggest removal)

utkalumn - I believe that was LaRon Landry he ran over. Not bad when your backup quarterback runs over their All-American safety

Posted by oldorange on July 29, 2008 at 5:46 a.m. (Suggest removal)

It was good to see Philip on a show that cast a good light upon our University and state. I think he did a great job...Is it September yet?

Posted by nicksjuzunk on July 29, 2008 at 7:32 a.m. (Suggest removal)

I read nafslov's post with baited breath... word after word, not baseless ratings!! Alas, he eventually bashes the TN quarterbacks of the last 10 years. Of course, we all know he is privy to inside information that proves his point.

Posted by jgvol8 on July 29, 2008 at 8 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Hopefully he turned an application in while he was there.

Posted by TommyJack on July 29, 2008 at 8:04 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Caution: Ignore light is on.

Posted by BADGES0413 on July 29, 2008 at 8:15 a.m. (Suggest removal)

McCrawfish,

Wow graeat pickup for the Gators, I saw on Rivals where he is the 17th best TE in the whole nation. Gators sweated out Duke and Vandy for his services. Rural Meyer must have been textinglikeheck to beat Cutcliffe out for this stud.

Some Regards

Posted by ThurmondEppy on July 29, 2008 at 8:28 a.m. (Suggest removal)

McKnucklehead (Mike McBride)-

Go play with the other fifty year olds down at the bridge table.

Posted by TurboFan on July 29, 2008 at 8:32 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Hey, is that "PrimetimeVol" up there in that picture with Phil? I so jealous!

Posted by marc_ash on July 29, 2008 at 8:50 a.m. (Suggest removal)

mcbrim,

Thats WONDERFUL! Florida gets the 150 ranked tight end committing to them and we get this guy transferring back to Tennessee. http://floridastate.rivals.com/viewpr...

Man, whatever will we do getting the #2 recruited tight end while you get a commit from the 150th ranked guy.

Say it ain't so.

Posted by marc_ash on July 29, 2008 at 8:53 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Excuse me...correction...not the 150th ranked TE. Wow, I think 17th. Moving up there!

Posted by Monk on July 29, 2008 at 8:53 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Maybe this guy will help Urban Cryer when Georgia rushes the end zone again.

Posted by OrangeCrush on July 29, 2008 at 8:53 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Phil is looking dapper. Way to go Coach Fulmer...let's get the season started!

Posted by TurboFan on July 29, 2008 at 8:57 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Geoff, thanks for the links. By those stories, I'm betting it will be a long season for the Bruins. You don't p!ss off guys on your own team for two years then suddenly be nicenice and all is well.

Posted by TommyJack on July 29, 2008 at 8:57 a.m. (Suggest removal)

34 days, lads.

Posted by johnnyjackson on July 29, 2008 at 9:16 a.m. (Suggest removal)

I love the fact that Coach put all the blame on bama for the bad reputation of the SEC during that time. It was subtle but clear. Good job coach.

Posted by richvol on July 29, 2008 at 9:17 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Tngeoff- Thanks for the link to the Bruins. Neuheisel said all the right things and sounds like he is pushing the right buttons.

Tennessee better respect this team...UCLA always has great athletes.

Posted by tngeoff on July 29, 2008 at 9:18 a.m. (Suggest removal)

TurboFan.

You're welcome. I have to say that the old Temptations song, "Ball of Confusion" could be UCLA's theme song for 2008! Glad we're not in that state of confusion!

Posted by Jamey1210 on July 29, 2008 at 9:18 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Hey Marc_ash did I miss something? Did the NCAA rule Warren eligible for this year? If so that will be a huge pick up. Go Vols.

Posted by tngeoff on July 29, 2008 at 9:22 a.m. (Suggest removal)

richvol.

It's a bit of a confusing picture out there...but you're right about Coach Neuheisel. I stated early on that we need to take them VERY seriously, but there has been a convoy of crazy things happening. The downside of that? Teams taking them way too lightly. Like you say...they do have many great athlete's including two great recruiting classes back to back. I'll be there and really hope we play great!

Posted by TommyJack on July 29, 2008 at 9:24 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Jamey: I don't think a decision has been made yet on Warren.

Posted by ctownvol on July 29, 2008 at 9:35 a.m. (Suggest removal)

What is the status of Warren? Has the NCAA finally came to a decision?

Posted by pdhuff on July 29, 2008 at 9:42 a.m. (Suggest removal)

tngeoff - Vols in an opener! In California ! Taking anyone lightly! Psshaw...

Apparently we have no history majors on the staff.

What a perfect trap if we're haven't studied the charts correctly.

Posted by marc_ash on July 29, 2008 at 9:44 a.m. (Suggest removal)

No new word on Warren. I was just responding to Mcbrims comments.

However, I think Warren will play this season.

Posted by Jamey1210 on July 29, 2008 at 9:51 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Does anyone know when the NCAA is set to announce his eligibility?

Posted by waterskier3 on July 29, 2008 at 10:01 a.m. (Suggest removal)

GO VOLS!!! I've always liked fulmer for his passion for tn football but his performance the last 6 years is average at best and as much as i think he is good for the school he needs to win his bowl games.... beat some top 10 teams and win a true sec championship within the next two years.... I know he isn't going anywhere but he still should be held to a very high standard regardless of his past performance...

that's not a fulmer hater just pure expectations in today's world of overpaid coaches, ticket prices, expected donation levels to schools for a right to see the game etc...

Posted by orngejuice on July 29, 2008 at 10:12 a.m. (Suggest removal)

DC, is that McBrim's nut s in yo mouth son?

Posted by orngejuice on July 29, 2008 at 10:21 a.m. (Suggest removal)

that's disgusting. clean that off your chin.

Posted by VolFanInAtl on July 29, 2008 at 10:27 a.m. (Suggest removal)

"Hey, is that "PrimetimeVol" up there in that picture with Phil? I so jealous!" - there's also a "calivol" on GVX that works for ESPN and they say they read this crap. Straighten up your ties boys.

Posted by ctownvol on July 29, 2008 at 10:38 a.m. (Suggest removal)

DC- Don't say you find mcbrim entertaining. I thought a little more of you than that

Posted by TurboFan on July 29, 2008 at 10:45 a.m. (Suggest removal)

PD, did my historical research.
In the Fulmer era, UT has one win, two losses in west coast games. Both losses were to similarly ranked teams. The win was over an unranked team.

Going back 20 years, two wins, two losses, one tie. The additional win (1989) was over a highly ranked (6th) UCLA by an unranked UT.

Going back 30 years, add one loss (1981) to highly ranked (5th) USC by unranked UT.

Going back 40 years, add one loss (1975) to similarly ranked UCLA.

Going back 50 years, add one loss (1967) to similarly ranked UCLA.

Anything before that is irrelevant because of cross country travel issues.

Suffice to say we lose (or tie) on the west coast when similarly ranked (does not apply in this case). We won two of three when there was a disparity of rankings.

Not that that is a good predictor of the future.

Posted by Volchaz on July 29, 2008 at 10:48 a.m. (Suggest removal)

I wonder if these UF fans lurk on other SEC message boards, and continue to try to convince people that they are good. Are they trying to convince us, or themselves....

Posted by abnermc on July 29, 2008 at 10:48 a.m. (Suggest removal)

DC & Mc Carp,neither of you have answered my previous question: Where were you the first Saturday in December 2007?

Posted by jack_2222 on July 29, 2008 at 11:08 a.m. (Suggest removal)

The 9-4 gators couldn't handle Michigan but they sure do talk 13-0, something they've NEVER been.

Posted by orngejuice on July 29, 2008 at 11:14 a.m. (Suggest removal)

the ambiguously got each others back...pardon the pun

Posted by abnermc on July 29, 2008 at 11:20 a.m. (Suggest removal)

I thought that was you DC . She was greatly disappointed .Something abt size.

Posted by thesavageorange on July 29, 2008 at 11:22 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Not that the pot needs stirred, but since the UF boys are here ,I will add some debating fuel.

http://crimsonconfidential.com/news/s...

Telfort likes 2.

Posted by TommyJack on July 29, 2008 at 11:30 a.m. (Suggest removal)

vols85, 11:05: Perhaps you and Mcbrim should get a room. Disgusting. Kissing up to the enemy.

Posted by auttat on July 29, 2008 at 11:38 a.m. (Suggest removal)

abnermc asks:

"Where were you the first Saturday in December 2007?"

I was on a date with your sister.

HILARIOUS!!!! But I honestly felt like I was on a date with my sister. That game was excruciating

Posted by ctownvol on July 29, 2008 at 11:42 a.m. (Suggest removal)

DC- I don't know wether to thank you or cuss you. Are you comparing me to mcnugget?

Posted by jmbigorange on July 29, 2008 at 11:52 a.m. (Suggest removal)

DT Anthony Orr just commited to Bama.

Posted by tngeoff on July 29, 2008 at 11:56 a.m. (Suggest removal)

ctownvol.

"Remember us." As simple an order as a king can give. "Remember why we died." For he did not wish tribute, nor song, nor monuments nor poems of war and valor. His wish was simple. "Remember us," he said to me. That was his hope, should any free soul come across that place, in all the countless centuries yet to be. May all our voices whisper to you from the ageless stones, "Go tell the Spartans, passerby, that here by Spartan law, we lie."

Posted by marc_ash on July 29, 2008 at 12:05 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Great article Savage.

He mentioned the size of stadiums two times in the article as well as academics. Hopefully Neyland will be all he needs to solidify his decision after deciding on a great academic program to be a part of at UT.

Posted by marc_ash on July 29, 2008 at 12:06 p.m. (Suggest removal)

jmbigorange,

Yep. volchaz reported that earlier too. Looking forward to hearing the details in the KNS article.

Posted by marc_ash on July 29, 2008 at 12:09 p.m. (Suggest removal)

mcbrim,

No...if Telfort is serious about his academics, Stanford is a lock.

Posted by marinevol on July 29, 2008 at 12:24 p.m. (Suggest removal)

TJ, how is the fund-raising going to start up that gator site? Maybe we could raise some money for it by auctioning off a circumcision scalpel autographed by Tebow.

Posted by marinevol on July 29, 2008 at 12:27 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Might raise more money by auctioning a Tebow autographed picture of the sideline kiss from his teammate.

Posted by HotlantaVol on July 29, 2008 at 12:29 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Telfort sounds like a Raynoch Thompson type player. Smaller in bulk but with speed and smarts. Twist my arm. Tennessee will take him.

Posted by 55Vol on July 29, 2008 at 12:32 p.m. (Suggest removal)

mcbrim...if Telfort is serious about academics, why would he consider Fl? Fox News reported last night Fla is the #1 party scholl in America with little regard for academics.

Sincere regrets

Posted by marinevol on July 29, 2008 at 12:37 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Ouch! I think Mc is down for the count.

Posted by TommyJack on July 29, 2008 at 12:37 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Marinevol: Good ideas...if we could get The Annointed One (that would be Tebow) to donate his scalpel. I honestly believe the McMonkee's would be happier on GGX. Can you imagine spending 7-8+ hrs per day on an opponents site?
Makes no sense. Come on folks, let's help these unfortunates...Throw Down for GGX.

Posted by marinevol on July 29, 2008 at 12:43 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Before you gator fans get too excited, TommyJack said "Throw Down for GGX," not "Go Down for GGX."

Posted by 99gator on July 29, 2008 at 12:50 p.m. (Suggest removal)

all

i am sorry about what has happened with this website in recent months, which is why you won't see much of me any longer. i apologze for the invasion that seems to have taken place.

i came on here to talk football, get perspective from "the enemy", and not pick a fight with anyone.

but, it would be dishonest to ignore that this has turned into darn near a gator board. when i go to a gator board, i want to be on a gator board. when i go to a vol board, i want to be on a vol board.

i promise to return if tennessee beats florida, just so y'all can get your licks in. you deserve to.

but, unless there is an objection (and i doubt anyone wil give a ....), i won't be back except rarely (i never say never).

good luck on the upcoming season. hope y'all go 11-1, make a bcs bowl, but miss out on making the SEC championship game.

later

Posted by thesavageorange on July 29, 2008 at 1 p.m. (Suggest removal)

99gator ,that's too bad.Most of us enjoy your insight.

99:"good luck on the upcoming season. hope y'all go 11-1, make a bcs bowl, but miss out on making the SEC championship game."

Touche'

Posted by TommyJack on July 29, 2008 at 1:01 p.m. (Suggest removal)

99: An honorable gator. The rest, well, it's just about disrespect. If the trolls were here for any other reason than to incite, then what is it? If the FL/TN recent record were reversed, we would NOT see these trolls. Plain and simple.
Ergo, how can their habitual haranging be anything but dissing.
No problem with the 99. The others can bite me.

Posted by invisiblekid on July 29, 2008 at 1:02 p.m. (Suggest removal)

DCFL,

"Warren is a good player, he'll help UT if he actually makes the field. It's strange that nobody seems to know Warren's status."

Last I read, he was in school, just waiting on the NCAA to rule on the appeal as to whether he plays this year or next.

Posted by orngejuice on July 29, 2008 at 1:05 p.m. (Suggest removal)

wow, who'd a thunk it. 99 has class. you other goons take note.

Posted by marinevol on July 29, 2008 at 1:10 p.m. (Suggest removal)

I vote to make 99gator an invited SEC laureate, with permanent privileges to post on this site, and to be excluded from all rantings regarding gator interlopers.

Posted by Volchaz on July 29, 2008 at 1:11 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Sorry for the discouragement 99. Sometimes it's easy to lump you in with Mclame and his kinfolk that lurk here. Moving on, Kaplan, get Drew to check out the status of Warren...

Posted by TommyJack on July 29, 2008 at 1:13 p.m. (Suggest removal)

As stated many time, I have no problem with the 99.

Posted by OrangePower11 on July 29, 2008 at 1:14 p.m. (Suggest removal)

99...

You are ALWAYS welcome on this board as far as I'm concerned. My hope is that the other gators on here can learn the art of "give and take" that you seem to have mastered. When someone has an intelligent take that goes against UF, you reply with FACTS, or you dont reply at all, but you SURE AS HECK have a reply outside of 59-20, 59-20, 59-20...

I for one would NEVER rub your nose in it if we win, because I dont recall you doing that to us. There is a fine line between "giving it to someone" and rubbing their face in it.

Dont be a stranger brother!

Posted by marinevol on July 29, 2008 at 1:17 p.m. (Suggest removal)

You're a class act, DC.

Posted by rusty_shackleford on July 29, 2008 at 1:23 p.m. (Suggest removal)

I heard that gators eat their young, DC. Point proved.

Warren: Last I heard he was at Pellissippi State working on his grades. Summer term should be over any day now (if not already). Once UT gets an official transcript, the UT Registrar will evaluate it according to policy and the athletic department will move forward with the NCAA. UT can't do anything "official" and he can't practice with the team until he is enrolled.

Warren sat out his required year, so as long as he meets the NCAA GPA requirements, we've got another hoss at TE!

Posted by murrayvol on July 29, 2008 at 1:27 p.m. (Suggest removal)

99gator: Say it ain't so. You're the only one of the bunch that brought anything to the table beyond aggravation. Many among us will miss your insight.

If Tennessee does win, I doubt the trolls will be hanging out on GVX so don't be a stranger. Good luck and go gat.....sorry, just couldn't get it out. Carry on!

Posted by volboy81 on July 29, 2008 at 1:40 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Fulmer is always classy, even when those around him arent. Thanks for representing Tennessee in a great way!

Posted by thesavageorange on July 29, 2008 at 1:46 p.m. (Suggest removal)

iam4ua ,Your athletic director himself said this is ridiculous and that the bama fans need to let go & move on.I guess he's an idiot too.

Posted by marc_ash on July 29, 2008 at 1:51 p.m. (Suggest removal)

What happened to 99? And what is he referring to when saying he is sorry what has happened to the board the last couple of months? Oh well.

I can assure you, he'll be checking in often....even if not to post, he'll be back.

Do they even have a Gator board?

Posted by hcjournals on July 29, 2008 at 1:53 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Hey I am whatever:

Shut up. You represent everything that is wrong with the Alabama program right now. I like tailgating with Bama fans, and I like the rivalry, but you idiots who can't take the fact that the only way you could get players outside of Alabama is to pay big bucks, are laughable. Ya'll screwed up. You got caught. You got punished. Move on.

Posted by marc_ash on July 29, 2008 at 1:57 p.m. (Suggest removal)

iam4ua,

Answer me this. Are you just as upset with Fulmer "ratting UA out" as you are with the UA cheating?

Isn't that like the drunk driver getting upset at the concerned citizen for calling the cops and to pull him over for a DUI?

Posted by BADGES0413 on July 29, 2008 at 1:57 p.m. (Suggest removal)

iam4au,

1. Bama Cheated
2. Bama Got Caught
3. Bama on Probation for 5 years.
4. Bama 5 year probation = 12 years mediocrity.
5. Logan Young was guilty.
6. The guy he paid $50,000 for was awful
7. Logan cannot evaluate talent.
8. Bama Cheated (not sure I mentioned that)
9. Bama,3 coahces in one year (UT 3 since 1970.)
10. Get over it.

99 gator,

Your insight is always welcome, you know a lot about football. The other guys seem to enjoy cutting and pasting worthless articles and videos that add nothing to the conversation.
I agree with Murray in hoping you go 11 and 1 and kick Georgia back to Athens.

Posted by VolGraduate on July 29, 2008 at 1:59 p.m. (Suggest removal)

I actually enjoy the opposing fan's posts whether they're obnoxious or cordial...keep the posts coming gator, bama and whoever else fans

Posted by 55Vol on July 29, 2008 at 2 p.m. (Suggest removal)

iam4ua.... you have been drinking too much of that elephant piss. Maybe it has some testosterone in it but it sure makes one just plain dumb.
Alabama will go 7-6 again this year:
7 Arrests and 6 convictions

We will see you in Knoxville.

Posted by pdhuff on July 29, 2008 at 2:01 p.m. (Suggest removal)

I will really be upset if we blow this opener.

Fulmer and Bama. ZZzzzzzzzzzzzzzz...

Posted by hcjournals on July 29, 2008 at 2:07 p.m. (Suggest removal)

By the way....

99 Gator is feeling a little guilty because he forgot the number one rule of going to someone else's blog....be as objective as possible. Most of you have talked with fans from other teams, and the best times I have are when there is an honest exchnge of information and fun......

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

iam4ua - "false accusations".
________________________________

LOL.... you are a joke!!

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

99 only rarely crossed the line, IMO. The other 2 numbnutz need to go to GGX.

Posted by BADGES0413 on July 29, 2008 at 2:13 p.m. (Suggest removal)

iam4au,

UT plays it smart, we pay our players after they get here, not $50,000 to a slow footed player with no talent while he is still in High School.

Posted by dfreeman on July 29, 2008 at 2:16 p.m. (Suggest removal)

99 - stay as long as you like!

Posted by dfreeman on July 29, 2008 at 2:17 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Iam4ua - yep and goodrich was a Dallas Cowboy too... moron!!

Posted by marc_ash on July 29, 2008 at 2:19 p.m. (Suggest removal)

iam4ua,

Of course, conveniently fail to respond to a very specific question. Nice.

False accusations against Bama? Then if they were false, why the sanctions? What was it that the NCAA found that proved the accusations were "false". Seems to me that what the NCAA found were legit violations.

Lets say for a moment that Fulmer WAS in fact guilty of violations. That still does not detract from what UA did. If Bama is so upset, then rat out UT. Maybe that will make you feel better...

And after that, you can have milk and cookies and take a nap on your little mat.

Posted by marc_ash on July 29, 2008 at 2:26 p.m. (Suggest removal)

McBrim,

You've got it ALLLL wrong. The hats were boise state hats both on the front and the back....

I think it is the gators that are wanting to be like boise state. Fear not, this is their year.

Posted by marc_ash on July 29, 2008 at 2:28 p.m. (Suggest removal)

You see mcbrim,

You set yourself up yet again. This isn't the first time you gators got it wrong. This sounds like it's becoming a trend.

Genius.

http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/foot...

Posted by dfreeman on July 29, 2008 at 2:40 p.m. (Suggest removal)

iam4ua - you keep getting funnier and funnier with your delusional comments!!

Posted by marinevol on July 29, 2008 at 2:47 p.m. (Suggest removal)

I know I shouldn't be feeding the bama monkey, but Savage asked him an interesting question that he refued to answer:

"iam4ua ,Your athletic director himself said this is ridiculous and that the bama fans need to let go & move on.I guess he's an idiot too."

As my grandmother used to say, cat got your tongue?

Posted by marc_ash on July 29, 2008 at 2:49 p.m. (Suggest removal)

im4ua,

You talk about "hard evidence" from Fulmer and the "lack thereof" from the NCAA. But on the flip side, please give me the "hard evidence" of your claims.

Saying Fulmer "wanted the death penalty" and received a "little help from UT boosters" does nothing to solidify your credibility when not providing "hard evidence".

In conclusion, if you want to hate UT that is fine. However, please do not state things that are 100% silly and untrue. For you to say Fulmer wanted the DP and it was the "only way he could beat Bama" is just plain stupid. I do believe that Fulmer took over as head coach in 93 and is 11-4 against bama in that time frame....

Posted by hcjournals on July 29, 2008 at 2:52 p.m. (Suggest removal)

I am:

Sorry if we are frustrating you......We like Bama Fans. Your team cheated.........Also, Bear Bryant's favortie city was Memphis. The night he died he was in Memphis and they flew him back to Tuscaloosa in Logan Young's plane. Deal with that..... So stop wringing your hands and realize you have a carpetbagger for a coach and it's just a matter of time...........We can't make this right for you.

Posted by marinevol on July 29, 2008 at 3:01 p.m. (Suggest removal)

I would think Mcbrim died and came back as a bama fan, but even he has more class and intelligence than this guy. You couldn't ask for a better representative for bama.

Posted by hcjournals on July 29, 2008 at 3:05 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Dear iam:

Sorry. A sports editor told me this. It was never printed, and it really doesn't matter if it was. Except to people like you who don't get it. Just calm down, put your jersey on and look at your old pics of the Snake and Namath and get your stuffed elephant "Al" and remember the good old days.......

Posted by volnsc51 on July 29, 2008 at 3:07 p.m. (Suggest removal)

all the bama nation should remember is that if you come into our back yard you will get spanked by your daddy CPF! either on the field or in recruiting
have you started looking for your new coach yet?
it won't be long til the bear lovers will be on $abans butt after another 6 loss season

Posted by volnsc51 on July 29, 2008 at 3:11 p.m. (Suggest removal)

only thing that could be worse is if you change sides and become a vol fan

Posted by hcjournals on July 29, 2008 at 3:14 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Volnsc:

Nice. We need to let up on this feller. He came a little unprepared.....

Posted by volnsc51 on July 29, 2008 at 3:15 p.m. (Suggest removal)

btw tell us again what did your AD say about the subpoena?

Posted by volnsc51 on July 29, 2008 at 3:17 p.m. (Suggest removal)

you're correct-
but it was such low hanging fruit

Posted by marc_ash on July 29, 2008 at 3:23 p.m. (Suggest removal)

iam4ua,

You tell me how well Fulmer is doing against bama during the "non-sanction" years. From 1995-the present, UT has won 9 out of 12 against the Tide.

bama was only sanctioned for 5 years. And, from my calculations, Fulmer beat quite a few "non-sanctioned" bama teams...

Posted by marc_ash on July 29, 2008 at 3:25 p.m. (Suggest removal)

http://loserswithsocks.com/2008/07/29...

My buddy chuck linked this to me. Listen to the last 2:30 of this Finebaum radio spot. This is hilarious!

The utter intelligence of bama fans is just amazing!

I needed a laugh like this today.

Posted by rusty_shackleford on July 29, 2008 at 3:30 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Wasn't saban, nutt and little stevie superior also on the list of coaches ready to turn alabubba in? How will it look if saban WAS on that list and now asked about it?

Posted by marc_ash on July 29, 2008 at 3:30 p.m. (Suggest removal)

iam4ua,
Why should fans be concerned? This is a dog and pony show that has been over with for years. Fulmer has long gotten over this as have the Vol faithful. When will it be alabamas turn to let it go?

If you want to subpoena someone, then fine. But don't stoop to the antics that the lawyers did at media days. That just makes the alabama folks look desperate and vindictive.

Posted by BADGES0413 on July 29, 2008 at 3:32 p.m. (Suggest removal)

iam4au,

Did Bama ever fix the window that your fans broke in Bill Curry's old office? I know that was 6 coaches ago, but it is time to move on.

Fulmer is not worried about the subpoena becasue he has no reason to be worried.

volnsc51-that was funny at 3:11

Posted by volnsc51 on July 29, 2008 at 3:35 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Phil was definitely not alone in complaining.Super Steve has said numerous times he complained about bama buying players.
it will be funny if $aban has to testify

Posted by hcjournals on July 29, 2008 at 3:37 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Hey iam:

This is our site....We aren't the ones doing the hating.......We are trying to be nice to you, but if you keep on we're going to have to take away your bunson burner, and noitfy the pharmacy to stop selling you cold medicine in bulk........

You're right Marc....Low hanging fruit....

Posted by BADGES0413 on July 29, 2008 at 3:41 p.m. (Suggest removal)

iam4au,

Fulmer a lying rat?

You have a coach named Nick Saban that was on ESPN for weeks saying he will not be the coach at Alabama(even while negotiating with them). And it is true Rusty, Saban is one of the 5 coaches that reported BAMA to the NCAA for cheating. Houston Nutt is also in that group.

au, you were good in the 70'a and 80's but it is over, BAMA will not be relevant again.

Posted by TommyJack on July 29, 2008 at 3:43 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Iam: Tell it on GAX. You've got a set of huevos to say "hate on". Go get that mullet trimmed, pal.

Posted by volnsc51 on July 29, 2008 at 3:44 p.m. (Suggest removal)

let's see... tennessee and the ncaa vs. bama
i like our chances.
but you guys go ahead and keep dreaming
it does seem to be all you have these days
come October we will help you turn your dreams into a nightmare.. see ya in knoxville

Posted by marc_ash on July 29, 2008 at 3:44 p.m. (Suggest removal)

iam4,

I dont feel I've hated on anyone, just brought about facts. CPF did fine pre-violations and also post violations. Alabama isn't a concern to UT or anyone in the state of TN to the level you think they are.

You talk about the recruiting...of course you have good recruits. You have Saban. I didn't see the flood of top talent coming when shula was in town.

Fulmer hasn't been embarrassed to this point, and I'm sure he'll be just fine after he is deposed. Nobody cares about bama...but little brother bama sure does care about UT.

Just the facts.

Posted by tnbanker_govols on July 29, 2008 at 3:45 p.m. (Suggest removal)

UT will lose to UF and Bammer again.....yeah sounds like a fact to me. I believe the definition of a fact is something that can be proven, not predicted. By the way, funny you mentioned recruiting.......I believe UT is predicted to have a pretty darn good recruiting year coming up. And please, quit referring to how our coach's "deposition will embarrass him". He'll just send the judge a text message, telling him he couldn't make it.

Posted by marc_ash on July 29, 2008 at 3:51 p.m. (Suggest removal)

iam4,

Why would you even go there with the meth capital bs? Why the need to stoop to a 3rd grade recess blacktop scuffle? What next, gonna try to pull a little girls pig tails?

I think discussing differences between the schools is fine, but making comments like you did really reflects your level of class. Leave that garbage in the trash please.

Posted by tnbanker_govols on July 29, 2008 at 3:55 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Auburn whipped you last year...
Louisiana Monroe scored a victory as well....
Your fluke team beat UT I'll admit, but lost to a Georgia team in which UT stomped a mudhole in.
Tennessee appeared in the SEC Championship game while Bammer fans were watching.......hoping......wishing...

Posted by marc_ash on July 29, 2008 at 3:58 p.m. (Suggest removal)

iam4,

im all for being respectful and engaging in a discussion with you. However, some of the comments you made are just insane.

Please tell me, how does UT need bama?

I'll hang up listen.

Posted by davidray31 on July 29, 2008 at 3:59 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Fulmer did an outstanding job yesterday.In the past Fulmer has not been the person he was yesterday with the media espcially ESPN.And,with good resason I think.Fulmer has done more than bristle at some questions in the past.Maybe the war between ESPN and the volnation is finally over.Fulmer also looked a little more fit as well.Move over Bruce Pearl make way for coach Fulmer in the booth.

Posted by VolGraduate on July 29, 2008 at 4:04 p.m. (Suggest removal)

does anyone have any updates on the vols or are ya'll gonna argue with d!psh!t iam4 all day? my brain activity flatlined after reading 2 of his posts...what a da

Posted by tnbanker_govols on July 29, 2008 at 4:06 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Okay......you're Bammer joke for the day..

Q: What's the difference between Alabama football fans and a litter of puppies?

A: The puppies quit whining after six weeks

Posted by THE_VOL on July 29, 2008 at 4:07 p.m. (Suggest removal)

iam - was Logan Young your daddy??? You lie alot like he did. I for one wish FOOLmer would have been fired 3 years ago and tomorrow still wouldn't be soon enough for me. BUT you Bama fools will go to your graves blaming him and TN for your own stupidity and cheating ways. The FACT is that BAMA has been cheating on a VERY large scale all the way back through the days of that vagabond that wore the hounds tooth hat. Maybe you got just a LITTLE taste of what should have been done many many years ago. Your program has been proven to be rogue and Saban will bring it all down on you again. Will you love him as much then as you do now????

Posted by tnbanker_govols on July 29, 2008 at 4:17 p.m. (Suggest removal)

THE_VOL: If kissing your sister's not wrong then do how do you expect the Bammer fans to think cheating is wrong?

Posted by Colliervol on July 29, 2008 at 4:28 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Who is Sage Steele and why should we possibly care?

99 Gator, you've got more class in your little finger than I've seen out of the other Gators that have invaded this site. (Oh for the pay site again.) Come back anytime. Frankly, most Florida fans remind me of that family of rednecks that wins the lottery. Just a case of "new money" who really have never figured out how to act with class once they got the taste of winning.

Posted by Colliervol on July 29, 2008 at 4:32 p.m. (Suggest removal)

THE_VOL said it better than I could. But I'll add a few more:

1) Bama has to come to K-town this fall and I think Fulmer and the boys will be more than ready. Especially after that stunt that the ambulance chasers just pulled. Count on that.

2) iam4ua, have you been asleep for the past ten years? What are you talking about with a "paper trail". Your administration admitted to the NCAA charges and that's all you need to know. Anything else is just the ramblings and whining of a fan base that just can't seem to admit their failings and let it go.

3) You want to throw junk out that Fulmer cheated. Prove it. Last I checked, none of that stuff stuck about Tee Martin or the teacher who ran her mouth. Have we been on probation for ANY of that? I think not. Again, just the ramblings of a fan base that just can't let go of the past. (Notice the prevalent theme here---can't let go of the past. Does the term Bear Bryant come to mind there?)

4) Until you get a few more wins under your belt, the record indicates that Phil owns you. Beat him a few more times and then we'll talk. You want to blame it on probation. No problem. If you hadn't been cheating, it wouldn't have been an issue, now would it?

Posted by Colliervol on July 29, 2008 at 5:11 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Oh, and lastly, were the other FIVE coaches that turned Bama in off base as well. Or do you guys just conveniently want to blame it all on Phil? Funny how the facts change when one has an axe to grind against a particular person.

Posted by mikevol on July 29, 2008 at 5:31 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Iam4au

Since Stalling stepped down (1996)the Tide is 43-45 .489% in the SEC.. As CPF would say "That's Crap". Oh yea the Vols have won 22 more SEC games played in 5 Champ games to the Tides 1

PS I guess Mike Price was set up.. Did CPF give him directions to the CLUB

Posted by volster on July 29, 2008 at 5:32 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Has anyone else noticed that mcbrim quit posting at the same time that iam4ua started? It appears that this UT hater has a double identity.

Posted by TommyJack on July 29, 2008 at 5:42 p.m. (Suggest removal)

volster: That point was not lost on me.

Posted by ctownvol on July 29, 2008 at 5:42 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Guys! C'mon. Let the bama guy cry all he wants. Think about it. If you were a bama fan wouldn't you cry? I figure he's doin' good by not killing himself. He's mad because bama cheated, Phil told on them, and they got in trouble.
DC-Thanks. You're not too bad either. (You could be another mcnugget)
99-Hate to see you go dude. You're ok in my book. Win or lose.

Posted by ctownvol on July 29, 2008 at 5:43 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Point taken volster.

Posted by dvols on July 29, 2008 at 5:43 p.m. (Suggest removal)

fulmer, berry, crompton, ayers, rico, jones, foster, parker, morley, vinson, taylor, ...on and on.

how many days?

Posted by GerryOP on July 29, 2008 at 5:44 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Great job Coach Fulmer! Your trip through the ESPN car wash got us back into the ESPN preseason Top 10!

http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/news/st...

Posted by ThurmondEppy on July 29, 2008 at 5:48 p.m. (Suggest removal)

McFish (Mike McBride) -

How can a 50 year old like you possibly have time to lurk so long on another team's site? Still living rent free with your momma? So very sad.

Posted by 55Vol on July 29, 2008 at 5:49 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Iam4ua... amazing....no logic......but amazingly stupid. Did you grow up in Greenbow?

Posted by TommyJack on July 29, 2008 at 5:54 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Gerry: Funny top 10. It's like "call me anything you want, just call me". I'll take it.

Posted by burntorangeVOLffle on July 29, 2008 at 5:56 p.m. (Suggest removal)

I just want to take this opportunity to call out WorkinLikeHeck.

Workin, you said a few months back you would stop calling Fulmer the oh-so-clever "Foolmore" once Coach gave the media an interview. Well, he gave about five yesterday so it's time for you to retire you're juvenile little pet name.

If I have to dig up the post I will but I would rather you just man up an admit.

Actually, I probably won't dig it up because I doubt I could stomach thru all you're old posts.

Posted by GerryOP on July 29, 2008 at 6:14 p.m. (Suggest removal)

TJ, make sure you get the T-shirt! 2008 ESPN Preseason Top 10! They will cast a special ring for good ol' pdhuff!

Posted by TommyJack on July 29, 2008 at 6:22 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Gerry: Yeah, I've ordered a no ring, ring. One size fits all.
34 days, amigos.

Posted by abnermc on July 29, 2008 at 6:23 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Phil should take full advantage of the opportunity & tell ALL he knows about bama.Bama is the one to be embarrassed .Believe me they don't want the truth made public.The subpoena is for one to testify,he's not a defendant, merely a witness. More details made public could bring the death penalty, but we don't want that; it's one of our easiest games every year.

Posted by TommyJack on July 29, 2008 at 6:28 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Trust me, Bama would like to put this to bed. Moronic fans like iam4ua are part of their past problems.

Posted by dfreeman on July 29, 2008 at 6:30 p.m. (Suggest removal)

TJ - amen to that!!

Posted by marinevol on July 29, 2008 at 6:34 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Gerry, I want to put in my order for a ring also. It's really great to be in a top ten again, ...sort of.

Posted by marc_ash on July 29, 2008 at 6:34 p.m. (Suggest removal)

http://myespn.go.com/blogs/ncfnation?...

Pretty much spot on for most accounts. Fun read.

Posted by marinevol on July 29, 2008 at 6:39 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Wow! We're #2 in the SEC. Sadly, Vandy is still last.

Posted by mikevol on July 29, 2008 at 6:43 p.m. (Suggest removal)

No suprise 1 and 2 all time wins.. Winning will do that

Posted by marinevol on July 29, 2008 at 6:49 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Just because we're a little paranoid doesn't mean that the rest of the world is NOT out to get us.

Posted by GerryOP on July 29, 2008 at 6:50 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Hey marc, thanks for the link! Wow, SEC #2! Take that you Crocs and Bullpups! Order the "ESPN Preseason Top 10" shirt and get a free "Preseason SEC #2" shirt for free! Lemming sizes only. Rings will be available in Cracker Jacks boxes.

Posted by volster on July 29, 2008 at 6:51 p.m. (Suggest removal)

If TouchdownTennessee had not been banned, we could have made #1.

Posted by GerryOP on July 29, 2008 at 6:53 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Right marinevol ... and ... even paranoids have real enemies.

Posted by dfreeman on July 29, 2008 at 6:53 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Where is the general at today?? Anyone seen him? Someone needs to tell him to stop eating watermelon and take a breath!!

Posted by tngeoff on July 29, 2008 at 6:54 p.m. (Suggest removal)

GerryOP.

D A N G! Top 10! That's great for us...but the Big Eleven crowd still tries to shove OSU into the National Championship I see! The other G R E A T thing about tha poll?? N O D A W G S! No dawgs allowed!

They better work on their steps!

http://youtube.com/watch?v=ecksP6Sxbgs

Posted by marinevol on July 29, 2008 at 6:54 p.m. (Suggest removal)

I really hate losing that number 1 spot to bama. They really need to start serving beer at Neyland. I know we can pass bama if we really work at it.

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