The occasion coach Lane Kiffin chose to deliver good news to Tennessee's football team about Bryce Brown's successful appeal Wednesday was as a P.S. on the end of a chewing-out session.
Late in Wednesday's practice, Kiffin halted the proceedings on Haslam Field and circled the team. In clear terms he told the Vols he didn't like the way they were practicing.
Kiffin wanted to see more toughness and fewer complaints about injuries.
"We were feeling sorry for ourselves a little bit,'' he said later, "just going through the motions.
"We challenged 'em a little bit that last period and they responded well.''
Wednesday was the third consecutive long, hard practice. The Vols have today off.
"Every practice is mentally challenging,'' said quarterback Jonathan Crompton. "You've got to make sure you're prepared and you know your stuff and are on top of everything.
"Having three long ones in a row is tough. It's part of the game. It's going to happen. If people go to the next level it's going to happen there so everybody's get used to it.
"We're going to keep working our butts off.''
And hitting their butts off. Those were, in so many words, Kiffin's instructions.
"Aches and pains are just part of football,'' tight end Jeff Cottam said, "and you've got to play through them.
"I guess we were looking a little sluggish and he brought it to our attention.''
Perhaps buoyed by the news that freshman Brown is eligible for the season-opener, the offense responded with good execution in a four-minute kill-the-clock drill.
"The offense had two great drives to end the game,'' Kiffin said. "We've got to get better in our four-minute defense. That's about three times in a row we've done it and gotten first downs.''
Injury Report: Potential defensive starters Chris Walker and Marsalous Johnson are not practicing this week.
Kiffin said Johnson is expected back Saturday and Walker by Monday. Kiffin said Walker had to get a shot before returning.
Defensive tackle Wes Brown went down in pain early in practice. He was able to get up and walk off but watched the rest of the afternoon from the sideline.
Guard Vlad Richard also went to the sideline. Cory Sullins and Cody Pope each got reps at left guard in Richard's absence.
Cornerback Brent Vinson was sidelined by an eye condition.
New Tight End: Daniel Adderley, a transfer from Miami, joined practice this week.
Adderley is not on scholarship and must sit out 2009. The 6-foot-6, 225-pounder could play in 2010 and 2011.
He redshirted as a freshman receiver at Miami. He moved to tight end but did not catch a pass in 2008 and left the program last December.
Defense Notes: Cornerback Anthony Anderson had a nice interception on a ricochet of a Crompton pass.
Senior Dan Williams was back ahead of freshman Montori Hughes at noseguard with the No. 1 defense. Willie Bohannon worked with the ones in Walker's absence.
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Comments » 67
mbible1utk#324980 writes:
I hate that all these OL's are going down, but we will need some experience for our backups to help us next year. Having 4 seniors on the O-Line is great for this year, but horrible for next.
BlakeyWakey writes:
Sounds good... but Crompton has got to stop throwing INT's .. every report he has one.. those are game changing plays right there!
idiot writes:
Since when did we have a nose guard? help me out
stayingorange writes:
That Brown news has to make everyone feel better. First I've noticed that Adderley kid but 6-6, 225 sounds like Kiffin's kind of TE/receiver.
Pacemaker writes:
deflected!
not a major concern! Thrown to other team...yeah i agree.
Gator_Hater (Inactive) writes:
In Monte's 4-3 the line is usually shifted to one side, putting one of the DT's in the gap between the center and guard. Nose guard isn't always in a 3-4.
mdvol writes:
Sounds like The Junction Boys sequel
VOLinDAWGland writes:
That's right, the tackle in a 4-3 that plays over the center gap is typically known as a nose tackle.
jhayes0926#638474 writes:
anyone got info on the Adderley kid?
CoverOrange writes:
I feared that Wes Brown wouldn't be able to make it through October, now I wonder if he'll make it out of August. Is a Dan Williams/Montori Hughes front line a possibility?
VOL1SG writes:
Glad to hear CLK called the team out for being mediocre. The big boost from the great news about BB is awesome. It shows this is a team thinking about the entire team. Godspeed to McNeil and a quick recovery. Keep reading those bones WD. Enjoy the humor and insight you have.
GO VOLS!!!! See you at Neyland on the 5th!!!!!!!!!!!
chad_t31 writes:
I also heard today that we may be playing a little 3-4 this year as well. There's your noseguard as previously mentioned.
Hounddog writes:
Hounddog has been a UT fan since 1957. I have never been more pleased with the attitude of a coaching staff,players, fan base, and generally everyone one else. Whatever happens this fall...the effort,execution, and enthusium is the best I remember. Kudos Lane Kiffin. Stay with us and Vol fans let's stay with him. After all someting is to be said about integrity and good intentions.
Let's by football, by God. Hounddog
vol_chaz writes:
It does sound like the Junction boys. Tough practices will only make them tougher.
tsrvol writes:
as a ex-military man i think this is what this team has needed the last several years.
RockinTop writes:
You can trust me too....I saw the last Saturday's practice....now that I have seen him with my own eyes....he is going to be special I believe....
Go Big Orange!
UTahVOL writes:
Witch Doctor is a wise man.
ddbirdvol writes:
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ddbirdvol writes:
*are
Sorry it's late
tdtnsee writes:
Witch doctor were r u living? (City)
ClearVol writes:
Duh man, I agree, it should be better.
Doobz15 writes:
How many bowl wins? How many times did we lose the SEC championship? How many times did we beat Florida? How many top 10 teams have we beat? You can only live off beating Kentucky and Vanderbilt so many years.
mcever writes:
Vaccinations for college I would put money on.
ClearVol writes:
Maybe a shot of whisky, that'll get u back in the mix
VolNWA writes:
True that. NEVER say never. Or as Willy Wonka would say, "Never, ever ever doubt what no one is sure of."
Volomatic writes:
http://www.berry4heisman.com/
dvhill100 writes:
We shall see. It is a whole different atmosphere playing in an SEC stadium than out on the left coast. If you don't think so, ask Tedford. You all might win, but I wouldn't guarantee anything if I were you.
Regardless, it should be a great game. Monte vs. Norm. A true coaching clinic.
blitzshoot writes:
Bring it
NoogaVol55 writes:
Not to question B. Vinson's toughness...but he is on the sidelines more than the coolers of Gatorade. What gives? He either has horrible luck with injuries...or he just isn't cut out for college football.
pdhuff#552644 writes:
He does seem to be snakebit.
But, then it took me years to near-perfect my pregame ritual and attidude adjustment.
fundamentals83 writes:
Yep, we'll witness another Bruin loss. (Just like 07). And yes, it will be in our own back yard. Thanks for the pep talk Ted.
jst4tdyvols writes:
Not on coach Kiffins watch.GO VOLS!!!
give_him_6 writes:
LoL. Yeah. Ok. Tell you what, go ahead and get your extra Gatorade and I.V.s ready. This ain't no "dry" heat down here. Plus the kickoff is at 12:20...Bwwwaaa-Haaaaa-haaaaa. You guys are gonna DIE!!! You'll know what humidity does to the human body after 4 hours in it. Even the UCLA fans are gonna be cramped up walking back to their buses. Don't say I didn't warn you brother!!!
GainesvilleVol1 writes:
I thought the UCLA game was at 4 PM, still plenty hot and humid.
GO VOLS!!
Slimjim_Vols writes:
Just saw on ESPN Bryce Brown has been cleared and is able to play ASAP!
pdhuff#552644 writes:
Clap-clap-clap didn't work, huh.
Docsports is projecting a 28.5 line for WKU.
Also has Ga a 6 point dawg at OSU.
Haven't seen any early on Bama-Va Tech. Losing streak on the line.
TommyJack writes:
If you run across KingsportVol over there, give him my regards.
deadheadvol writes:
Good point my fellow Chattanoogan, wasnt he a wide reciever in H.S.? Might stay healthier there, and we are thin at wr. Cant we change the name to "Volade", I hate all things gator, GBO
67ralley writes:
My exact sentiments here Nooga. What is the deal with all of that? Now it's an eye? He won't make the entire season for every game, good thing we have some extra talent at that position. I would bet that if he starts the first game that by the time we get back from UF that he'll be out. I hate that for him too. I've been hoping that since he went from offense to defense that he would be special. He IS if he can stay on the field!
seventysevenvol writes:
Spent 4 days last week in LA for business. Was 3.9 days too long. Here's the local media take over that time period on this year's UCLA Bruins:
1) Special defense. Ranking it close to USC, in top 3 PAC 10 this fall. All American corner; strong LB corp and 2 bookend rush ends. Plenty of speed, lots of depth.
2)Offense is questionable, at best. No QB, one very good RB(out w/injury some last year but piled up yards in limited action) and an All-PAC 10 wideout. OL returns intact, but has not "jelled" to this point and is frustrating Coach Rick N.
3) Special teams: have All American place kicker, money inside 50. KR is one of the best in US. Can't recall mention of punting.
All in all, sounds strangely familiar to the Vols?Both: No QB, RB has potential but limited experience, OL needing to step up, AA in defensive backfield, defense is the strength; both kickers are money inside the 50, punting?; both have seasoned pro coaches on staff- Chow and Kiffin.UCLA does have an All PAC 10 receiver- some touting him AA. Interstingly enough, the media is stating the importance of UCLA coming out of the gate 2-1 heading into conference play in the 4th game against Stanford. The first 3 games are San Diego State, @UT and Kansas State. They are all listing UT as the loss.
govols082859#1369959 writes:
Hey Bruin,
How about emailing me your cell phone so we can talk after the game old buddy.
My log in is my email...
doggonevol writes:
Really?
VolFanInAtl writes:
Heck, even in high school we could get in a 4-3 or 3-4 when it was appropriate for the style of the offense.
VolFanInAtl writes:
Is he an "attention seeker?"
TurboVol writes:
I was thinking the same thing...Making iron men out of them.. GO VOLS
DirtyVolsack writes:
9 days men. 9 days....
LiveFaith writes:
This is the first I've seen someone conjecture at the longer term under Kiffin & Co, except for W & Ls. Sure, in the next 3 years some of those will be shaken up.
But,has anyone payed any attention to the resume's of this staff? Other than Monte (who is overqualified for his position), none of them have stayed anywhere long.
If CLK goes 9-3, then 11-1, then NC, (which is what some expect) then do we really think that he will be around long? I know Hamilton has deep pockets, but no way I see this guy passing up the lure of the NFL. When he goes, you can rest assured Monte is not going to try and kep his job with the next staff. If Orgeron makes it 2 years here it will be a miracle. The others will come and go as usual. If Kiffin wins a NC, and Pete Carroll leaves, do not think for a minute that they would not want their "native" son to return. The native son would jump all over it too.
If he goes 9-3, 8-4, 7-5, then all this is moot and the "Kiffin's unproven" naysayers will have their day as he is fired.
Chavis said a lot when he said "it's been a long time since a TN guy was sitting at the end of the table". I think UT fans have been spoiled with stability from Dicky-Battle-Majors-Fulmer. Whether we succeed or not with CLK, I'm afraid those days are over.
Homermoosevols writes:
Did anyone hear about this? The two Miami QBs leaving. Here's the site: http://www.cbssports.com/collegefootb...
smoky50 writes:
I totally agree. CPF would pat em on the but, clap his hands and tell them to work like heck. COACH Kiffin has set a higher standard. You don't quit! You quit you loose.
GO VOLS!
oldsmokey67 writes:
Hey guy's i was on volnation.com earlier reading a article about janzen jackson and some bama fan posted that darren myles wanted tennessee to release him.is that true.if someone has any info post it.GO VOLS.
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