Posted by Ironcity on March 6, 2008 at 1:29 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Congrats on well deserved championship. These seniors were far better then anyone could have imagined. Take care of SC and will seee you in Atlanta!

Posted by Musicman74 on March 6, 2008 at 2:43 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Great win. Proud to be a VOL!
GO BIG ORANGE!!!

Posted by Musicman74 on March 6, 2008 at 2:43 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Great win. Proud to be a VOL!
GO BIG ORANGE!!!

Posted by 2000man on March 6, 2008 at 3:21 a.m. (Suggest removal)

2007-2008 SEC Champions! It never looked and sounded so good!!!!!!!!

Posted by ccantrell on March 6, 2008 at 5:47 a.m. (Suggest removal)

These guys are amazing. Even when they were down by 16, you just know it's a matter of time before they cut into the lead. True warriors. Especially Tyler Smith. What a crucial put back he had after Juann missed two free throws. He also kept them in it during the first half. Love these guys.....
Congrats Champions...
Your name now will be engraved on UT's Wall of Fame for all time.

Posted by pdhuff on March 6, 2008 at 7:16 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Wow. What's amazing is to see them keep coming at you, no matter what. Knew Gators couldn't keep up that 67% 1st half shooting. As ol' B Bryant, said, "emotion always wear out and talent will take over".

Thanks Vols. Put some icing on the cake with the Gamecocks.

Posted by dfreeman on March 6, 2008 at 7:17 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Lofton, J. Smith, and Howell all hit some huge baskets!! Way to step up guys!! Gongrats!! Go Vols!!

Posted by VolJunkie on March 6, 2008 at 7:33 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Only thing better than beating Florida? Beating them twice and winning the SEC. What a night, what a team. All the seniors were magnificent, Jordan picked a great night to break out of his slump.

Not to state the obvious, this is a special team. They win games in the 40s and they win games in the 90s. This is an unbelievable feeling and all Vol fans can take pride in this accomplishment and more importantly, take pride in this coaching staff and the young men that make up this team.

BTW, don't get caught up in rankings or polls, winning has a way of taking care of that. Best thing about college ball, the NC is decided on the court, not in the newspapers.

One more time to celebrate at home this Sunday, fasten your seatbelts, this should be a great postseason!

GO VOLS!!!

Posted by iowavol on March 6, 2008 at 7:37 a.m. (Suggest removal)

You just have to love this team. Great character, great work ethic, great results.

Posted by GreerVol22 on March 6, 2008 at 7:48 a.m. (Suggest removal)

what pd said.

Posted by GreerVol22 on March 6, 2008 at 7:49 a.m. (Suggest removal)

what pd said.

Posted by jweaver3 on March 6, 2008 at 8:23 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Great article Mike, This has been a Great year to follow the Vols!!! Living in San Antonio, this is the first year I've gotten to see a lot of games. BUT, Living in San Antonio I also get to see their final game in person this year!!!!!
GO VOLS!!!
TXVOLSFAN

Posted by akkdowl on March 6, 2008 at 8:39 a.m. (Suggest removal)

I was just about to turn 1 year old the last time we won the SEC Championship. Dang I'm getting old and so was the SEC drought. But like the TN program, I am feeling young and rejuvenated. Too bad I am having to celebrate with just my family up here on Shelter Island, New York. TN born and bred from Rhea County. GO VOLS!!!

Posted by vol88 on March 6, 2008 at 8:39 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Did you all get a load of the look on Tyler's face in the second half? This is a cliche, but he was not about to be denied.

He did, however, look like he was about to kill somebody.

Posted by CubanBornVol on March 6, 2008 at 8:39 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Come on Rabidvolfan let's put out your normal hate of UT and say something stupid. And now to the brighter side. Fantastic GO VOLS from 1 who was their in 67 just a still green sophmore from Western Kentucky, 67 was a sweet season to go back home to Ky and not listen to the Cat fans. This one is great to as I have to go to Ky this week end to do taxes. My accountant is a UK grad and I will be wearing my Orange in his office saturday morning. GOOOOOOOO VVVVVOOOOOOOLLLLLLSSS. And to you Rabid KMA.

Posted by vol88 on March 6, 2008 at 8:41 a.m. (Suggest removal)

akkdowl...I was 3 at the time! Yikes!

It's highly possible that some of the players' parents weren't even born.

Posted by FatherVol on March 6, 2008 at 9:03 a.m. (Suggest removal)

akkdowl and vol88, you are both babies. Some on this list were students in Kville in '67. Others, like me, were counting the days before we would be there. I was only 16, but knew that I had to escape Delaware, OH, for Big Orange Country since about the time I was in 8th Grade. So relax, you're not all that old and will witness many more exciting championships by the VOLS. Beat the Gamecocks!

Posted by Bristol on March 6, 2008 at 9:27 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Congratulations to Jajuan and the whole team. What a come back win!!! We'll be there Sunday to see you beat SC. Could not be more proud of this team. Go Vols!!!

Posted by stinky_pinky on March 6, 2008 at 10:05 a.m. (Suggest removal)

ITS GREAT TO BE......A TENNESSEE VOL

Posted by Orangeblood13 on March 6, 2008 at 11 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Damn right! No negativity here, proof in the pudding. This team was put together with heart, soul, and players that desired respect. Congrats guys, now lets eye the big prizes ahead, SEC tourny champs, and NCAA champs, go claim whats yours.

Excellence!

Posted by TurboFan on March 6, 2008 at 12:26 p.m. (Suggest removal)

FatherVol, that close to Columbus, I'm surprised they even allowed teaching in the 8th grade that anything civil existed below the Ohio River. j/k

Posted by VOLS85 on March 6, 2008 at 12:49 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Foolmore,

There is no need to be drawing comparisons to football and basketball right now. You'll say you're pointing out facts, but this is an obvious rip on our football program and coach.

Let us celebrate TENNESSEE winning the SEC championship! GO VOLS!

Let's go get that #1 seed!

Posted by twovols on March 6, 2008 at 1:28 p.m. (Suggest removal)

"foolmore"....what an apropos moniker! All he has to do is look in the mirror every morning and be reminded what a "fool" he is. Go Big Orange !

Posted by Colliervol on March 6, 2008 at 1:37 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Honestly, some folks just can't enjoy success without downing something or somebody else. Foolmore, let me give you another recap.

Soon to be announced: Phil Fulmer signs extension to put his contract back to a seven year time frame and gets a raise. Translation: He is YOUR coach until HE decides to hang it up. Continue to waste your breath if you like. Most of us have moved on to more productive discussions. (Namely focusing on the best basketball team this program has ever seen.) Anything else you need a recap on, let me know.

Posted by newtonrail on March 6, 2008 at 1:54 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Collier, Thanks for voice of rationale in this this sea of discord.

Posted by Colliervol on March 6, 2008 at 2 p.m. (Suggest removal)

No problem newt. I'm not saying it's good or bad. It's just the way it is and we all might as well settle in for the ride. But I'll worry about that in August. Having too much fun with BP's gang now.

Posted by TennesseeTominTexas on March 6, 2008 at 2:06 p.m. (Suggest removal)

FatherVol, I was 9 in 1967. This has been a long time coming. I teach classes in the semiconductor industry and was teaching a 7pm to 1:30am class last night. My class kept wondering why I was pulling out my Blackberry every few minutes to look at the score. When the game was over, I had to tell them what just happened.

Way to go Vols! Focus one game at a time and keep making history with this team.

Posted by givehim6 on March 6, 2008 at 2:07 p.m. (Suggest removal)

It's great hering people like fathervol talk about future vol success! I was just 4 last time the vols were SEC champs. I hope next year, or the next few years it will happen again. No more 41 years.

Posted by cdldoc on March 6, 2008 at 2:16 p.m. (Suggest removal)

FOOLMORE, YOU ARE A FOOL, SON.

Posted by hueypilot on March 6, 2008 at 2:42 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Right you are, Collier Vol. I take great delight in knowing that people like foolmore will stew in their own juices until Phil decides it's time to leave. It must suck to be you, huh, foolmore?

Posted by Colliervol on March 6, 2008 at 2:49 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Like I've said before Huey, they'd better load up on Tums and Prilosec because it's going to be a long, miserable string of heartburn if they don't. I don't know that I take a great deal of delight because there are still things about this program that I don't agree with (such as the discipline issue). But, if he has the support of Hamilton and the powers that be, there ain't a lot we're going to do about it. So I'm not spending a lot of time arguing about it anymore. Que sera sera.

Posted by huntined on March 6, 2008 at 2:50 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Hey guys.. this is a CBP. link NOT A CPF.
We will have plenty time for that about Aug..
For now let's enjoy what we have.. May be a long time again before we have another one as they don't come easy..
GO VOLS!!!

Posted by Colliervol on March 6, 2008 at 3:08 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Oh we're enjoying it huntined. Unfortunately, we always have one or two who can't and they have to be reminded of life in the real world.

Posted by akkdowl on March 6, 2008 at 3:26 p.m. (Suggest removal)

huntined: I appreciate your dose of reality by saying "enjoy what we have, it may be a long time before we have another one" but where is the fun in that. I say we win 2 out of the next 4 SEC Championships and I haven't even drunk the kool-aid.

Posted by General_Watermelon on March 6, 2008 at 5:28 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Mike Dubose? Dang it.

Posted by threehundredbowler on March 6, 2008 at 6:19 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Foolmore got the fool part of her name right.Why don't you give it a rest Mary?No one gives a damn what an idiot, like you ,think anymore.It would seem you would be embarassed having people laugh at your ignorance all the time.You have worn this Fulmer bashing out and it is now time to stfu you shamless hussey.

Posted by powellvoter on March 6, 2008 at 6:22 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Hey gatornation,
We made it through Gainsville whipping FL and the referees. Better luck next time. Hahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahaha!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Posted by Titan on March 6, 2008 at 6:34 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Foolmore - why, why, why? Your personal vendetta against Fulmer is so great that you must take a feel good story about our first SEC basketball championship in 41 years and use it as a venue for your anti-Fulmer venom. Pathetic - and sad. Give it a rest - go spout your Fulmer venom on some other story and let us enjoy basketball.

Posted by mdvol on March 6, 2008 at 7:14 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Never thought Buzz Peterson was much of a coach but his legacy is being felt in shoes of CHRIS LOFTON!!! Thanks, Buzz.

Posted by iowavol on March 6, 2008 at 7:18 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Two, well said. Collierville, you are very correct. But the reality is that making any comment about Fools comments only gives him credence. This is a great bball season with a great team and a great run. Leave the fools on the street corner shouting at the wind.

Posted by TNPilgrim on March 6, 2008 at 8:39 p.m. (Suggest removal)

We couldn't have picked a better place to clinch the SEC Championship. I remember in 1967 when we won it that year, that night there was a panty raid on what was then called Cumberland Dorm (women's of course). Girls were dropping their laundry from the windows to the male drunkards below, and celebration was everywhere on campus. Political correctness prevents this sort of debauchery nowadays, but maybe the spirit is still in the student body at some level. Hopefully, the football program will at some point have a coach of similar caliber to the Brucemeister.

Posted by Titan on March 6, 2008 at 8:54 p.m. (Suggest removal)

TNPilgrim - not you too!

Posted by EDis4UT on March 6, 2008 at 9:36 p.m. (Suggest removal)

It is BASKETBALL time in TENNESSEE not FOOTBALL time in TENNESSEE, damn it!!!!!!!!!

Posted by peerlessvolfan on March 6, 2008 at 9:45 p.m. (Suggest removal)

I'm so proud of these guys!!!It's - super great - to - be - a Tennessee VOL!

Posted by rabidvolfan on March 6, 2008 at 10:12 p.m. (Suggest removal)

TN7275 or whatever your name is, I was at the Western Ky game also. I don't hate UT, I just wish we were as good in all sports as we should be. I don't enjoy mediocrity like you do. I went to many games in that 5-22 season.

Posted by grvol on March 6, 2008 at 10:19 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Now Vols can relax and kick a$$. Tyler was the MAN last night. Wish he could dress out for the FB team against FL.

Posted by churchpac on March 6, 2008 at 11:34 p.m. (Suggest removal)

No more negative comments! It's great to be a Tennessee Vol! SEC Mens Basketball Champs! Soon to follow with SEC Womens Basketball Champs. Football win SEC East. Next up, a trip to the final 4 for both men and women and baseball Vols on to Omaha.

Posted by steve on March 7, 2008 at 7:54 a.m. (Suggest removal)

I wish the pressure were "off," but actually it's just beginning, assuming we're looking for a #1 seed come tourney time. The way to erase all doubt is to win Sunday and, at the very least, get to the SEC champ game. Win it and we're obviously a 1. Lose, we might still be. But we've got to get that far to ensure a top seed. Am I right, or are we safer than that?

Posted by hueypilot on March 7, 2008 at 9:36 a.m. (Suggest removal)

No need for a "panty raid" these days. Not even sure you have to say "man in the hall" What a great basketball season from these unselfish players. Scarcely a UT name in the top ten in any category, yet clearly the best team in the conference. I know we all can't wait to see just how long this ride lasts.

Posted by Colliervol on March 7, 2008 at 2:35 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Into the Suggestion Box for the KNS folks:

I suggest an automatic deletion (no questions asked) of any post that mentions football or Phil Fulmer under an article on another sport. Or vice versa. No comments about other sports or coaches on a football article either. Some of these goofs that persist in doing that might get the message then. And that would prevent a whole series of needless responses when they do it. Pretty simple to me.

Of course, some folks have a focusing problem with regard to staying on-topic and this would severely limit what some of them are capable of discussing but, hey, I think we could survive.

Posted by murrayvol on March 7, 2008 at 3:05 p.m. (Suggest removal)

steve: Beat SC and a 1 seed should be a lock but who knows? The selection committee knows but they're not talking til March 16.

Posted by Colliervol on March 8, 2008 at 10:43 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Man, that's a stretch if I ever saw one. What does "website traffic", "advertising" and "IT programs" have to do with people that can't stay on topic? All I'm asking is for folks to show more intelligence than a 3 year old, keep the discussion to the topic at hand and not inject needless comments about Phil Fulmer in a basketball article. (I don't care how much you do it on a football article. That's your opinion and your business.) Sounds pretty simple to me.

My feelings about the pay site are simple editorial comments and well known. I absolutely wish we had it back but that's probably never going to happen. So I don't worry much about it.

As far as being "cost effective", well, it appears the KNS already has a mechanism or somebody in place to do what you say they can't do. I see comments deleted and violators banned all the time so somebody is watching it, aren't they? (I believe some of the "alter egos" and "nattering nabobs" already found that out the hard way.) If they've done it before for other reasons, they can most certainly delete off-topic comments.

Posted by 98reax on March 8, 2008 at 11:23 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Betcha didn't know dukies vs heels game's on today. It is apparently the ONLY game on.

Posted by VOLINSC on March 8, 2008 at 1:14 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Lofton will be remebered as the "Peyton Manning" of the basketball program. He cares so much about this team. He puts his team before himself and personnel recognition. Staying late after practice to help Jordan rather than shooting himself says everything about Lofton. (see other article) Not only is he a great player, but he is a great leader. It is time to pick a street on campus to be renamed Lofton Drive.

Posted by Vol_Fan_4_Life_615 on March 8, 2008 at 2:18 p.m. (Suggest removal)

ITS GREAT TO BE A TENNESSEE VOL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

C-Loft is the man. No one works harder than he does. I watch him run around the entire offensive position. Then get back and follow his man around the whole time hes on offense. You will be remembered by me as the best 3 point shooter i have ever seen in my life. Countless bombs from any where on the court it seemed like at times. Most of those times you had someone in your face. Complete player, very unselfish, gets the most out of your talents.

J-Smith is Awesome too. Super athletic, unlimited range, unselfish. So many more too. I will truly miss watching you in a Vols uniform. Howell amazes me every time i watch him play. Super smooth, and and very good defender. plays hard as does every one who puts on the Orange and White.

SEC Champs Babeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!!!!!!!

Posted by General_Watermelon on March 8, 2008 at 2:42 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Is Colliervol a Communist?

Posted by General_Watermelon on March 8, 2008 at 2:46 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Foolmore: "This ocming from iowavol who thought he could tell from his television set and through a warmup jersey that Duke Crews "looked considerably smaller in the neck and shoulders" after being sidelined 3 weeks."

Now that's funny. I don't care who you are.

Posted by Colliervol on March 10, 2008 at 5:16 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Nope Fritter. Maybe a Fascist though. (I have been called that by my kids once or twice.) I like people that say they have the authority to use it. If the KNS can't control the off-topic comments, why post it in the rules?

Bottom line- I didn't comment on what Iowavol said nor do I care. (Again, Foolmore,you just can't seem to stay with the topic at hand, can you?) I respond to the original comments and then you divert to Iowavol for some reason. There are some focusing drugs (Ritalin, Concerta, etc.) that a doctor can give you if you need them. When you decide to stay on point (and the only point was to not post Fulmer comments on a basketball article), we'll talk again. Until then, you are wasting my time.