Coverage roundup: While speculating on the future, don't forget there's a game Saturday

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  • Posted October 3, 2008 at 8:38 a.m. , updated October 3, 2008 at 12:04 p.m.
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South Carolina coach Steve Spurrier speaks to the media at the SEC football media days in Hoover, Ala. on Friday, July 25, 2008.

Photo by AP Photo / Butch Dill

South Carolina coach Steve Spurrier speaks to the media at the SEC football media days in Hoover, Ala. on Friday, July 25, 2008.

South Carolina coach Steve Spurrier speaks to the media at the SEC football media days in Hoover, Ala. on Friday, July 25, 2008.

Photo by AP Photo / Butch Dill

South Carolina coach Steve Spurrier speaks to the media at the SEC football media days in Hoover, Ala. on Friday, July 25, 2008.

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It's only early October and the bloggers have put the rumor mill crews on overtime with this one: Steve Spurrier to UT.

And who woke up Johnny Majors? By the way, there's a game this Saturday and a quarterback competition.

There's lots to digest in our blogger and sports writer digest today so start chewing:

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Comments » 11

utvolz#637682 writes:

I'll be among the 50k fans that show up this weekend!

Striker writes:

Im with VolnFlorida, i cant stomach another bad coaching performance for my hard earned money. I and my crew will return Mr. Hamilton, only when you do what you have to do..............

WorkinLikeHeck writes:

ROTFLMGDAO!!!!!!! HEY FOOLMORE, YOU LOSER!!!!!!!!

rusty_shackleford writes:

Geoff, what's a coach supposed to say? NIU has nothing to lose so they'll play to win.

But you are correct, if Directional U wins or even loses close, it will be another tough week for the Vol Nation.

jasonn1970 writes:

NIU will win this one if they can keep it close. My guess is Stephens will kick start the offense and the Vols will win big.

rusty_shackleford writes:

I'd just like to see 60 minutes of mistake-free football, particularly on the offensive side.

Back in the old days, a new coach would get at least four years to "get his own recruits on the field." The fans have shrunk that horizon to about four games. Still, I'd like to see Clawson get his type of QB pulling the trigger.

98reax writes:

I don't believe Clawson can go to the potty without Coach Fulmer's permission. His hands are tied. His mouth is taped. Coach is calling plays and they are too predictable. Every opponent knows he will not gamble. Therein lies the problem, sports fans. Heck, the players know it too, which is why when they do TRY to run something other than vanilla puddin', they look like circus clowns. They know full well Coach has no confidence in anything other than his stale playcalling.

Dog-gone-it! He's being stubborn about the whole situation. "I'll show you who's boss, or I will take us down the tubes without you." The students athletes deserve a coach who is willing to put the best product on the field. What motivation do they have to get better if not for playing time?

fredrickb writes:

If Tennessee loses this weekend we might get THIS GUY (http://muschampforut.wordpress.com) much sooner.

The scene after that game would not be one I would want to be around. Talk about all out riot.

Striker writes:

"Coverage roundup: While speculating on the future, don't forget there's a game Saturday"

Why not?

ncvol writes:

Go Vols ! We need a win in the worse way.......

murrayvol writes:

in response to tngeoff#226726:

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Sadly...when a team THINKS they can beat a storied program like ours and are passionate and well coached...it creates a large obstacle for our guys. I'm hopeful (I like Crompton...but we need a fresh look and feel for the team) we'll come out and play like we all know we can play. A big win will do a lot to sooth the players and coaches angst for us.

While I may have some idea of how "we can play" on defense, I have no idea of how we can play on offense.

Perhaps we can "pray" on offense.

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