Tennessee is trying to strike gold with another fresh start. UT has a storied past, to be sure, but it's one that in recent years hasn't been quite so glorious.
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by Saul Young. Photo illustration by Rey Pineda
It’s certainly a new era for UT football. In the cover photo illustration, new head coach Lane Kiffin stands before the new video board at newly renovated Neyland Stadium with a new season set to begin.
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1963volfan writes:
It Is Game Week GO VOLS,,,,,,,,,,
steelersman42 writes:
6 days... man, it's almost here again! I'm so excited! GO VOLS!
tfortennessee writes:
Looks like a new SEC dawn as well!
http://www.commercialappeal.com/news/...
Vandy will earn more from tv than Notre Dame, wow!
cloudodust writes:
...and beer prices are scheduled to rise in conjunction with opening day...just great.
pdhuff#552644 writes:
Did she have an overbite that could fell an oak?
You can drink 'em pretty but you can't drink 'em slim.
kthompson#255227 writes:
Whoa hoo! It's Time!!! Go Vols!!
RJ_Vol writes:
Somebody's in trouble...
http://rivals.yahoo.com/ncaa/football...
steelersman42 writes:
Witch Doctor, you live in the Boro??? Or were you just visiting?
steelersman42 writes:
Yeah those games should be good too. I'm excited for ANY type of football right now lol. But especially my Vols. And lookin forward to the 19th man :]
steelersman42 writes:
Wow I would never have thought that my hometown would be blessed with your great presence, Witch. You're pretty much a legend. I too reside in the Boro.
steelersman42 writes:
Haha and so modest... another great trait.
How do you think we'll do this year?
steelersman42 writes:
Aww c'mon Witch why downplay expectations? I don't really like predicting how many wins we'll have in a given season, but I think your total is about right. Although I hope that I never go into a game thinking that we can't win. All the signs DEFINITELY point to a bright future. And I also think we surprise some people. It seems a lot of the media don't have very high expectations for us (around .500 or worse). Psshaw!
steelersman42 writes:
Yeah I'm sure I'll be pulling for the Gamecocks. As for the second game, you're right. Boise State definitely seems to play a lot of easier teams. Although, if USC can lose to Stanford, then, you know. (I know it's unlikely, but still. Unpredictability is why college football rules.)
Trying to pace myself, too. After all, we have two full games before you guys. Should be a blast, though.
(haha... I tried to post this originally, and it said, "The word, C----" is not allowed here!" :P)
CharlotteVol writes:
Hope the SEC shows up strong this weekend - both SC and UGA have tough non-conference games.
I have grown rather fond of Boise State over the past few years. When our search was underway I was hoping we would interview their coach - Chris Peterson. I watch them and wonder what he could do with top talent. That said, I'm 100% behind Kiffin and I am EXCITED that IT'S FOOTBALL TIME IN TENNESSEE!!!
acolvol#632266 writes:
Make it three, lived in ET for over 50 years, moved to M'Boro ten years ago from Denver, ergo my username, acolvol.
steelersman42 writes:
Ahh nice. Seems like the Boro has a strong presence here on GVX that I was unaware of!
Volfan615 writes:
I'm from the boro too!!
steelersman42 writes:
Ahh so THAT's why you have the 615 in your username.
acolvol#632266 writes:
My employer is headquartered in Pittsburgh and my grandson attends MTSU. So I am also a Steelers fan, a Blue Raiders fan and a Titans fan, But I Bleed Orange.
acolvol#632266 writes:
My employer is headquartered in Pittsburgh and my grandson is a student at MTSU. So I am a Steelers fan, a Blue Raiders fan and a Titans fan. But I bleed ORANGE.
acolvol#632266 writes:
Oops, sorry for the double post.
steelersman42 writes:
Ahh that's awesome. I like the Steelers and LOVE the VOLS lol. MTSU is okay, I guess, but my fandom for the Titans has died down as of late. I think the fans have turned me off. Not to mention that Terrible Towel disrespect that goes on down there. Ridiculous.
NobodyCares (Inactive) writes:
Humph! I filed a law suit against Budweiser. After a few Bud Lights I would wake up in bed with ugly, and somtimes fat, women. We settled out of court. I dropped the suit, they delivered several cases of Bud Light!
go_vols_go writes:
Game Week!!!!
doubledown writes:
When the sun came up here in Florida this morning, it was glowing
BIG ORANGE
Happy Game Week Vols!
seventysevenvol writes:
Honestly, judging by the different directions the two programs are headed, Vandy may deserve it! :)
johnlg00#206211 writes:
Thanks for the heads-up. Knew about SC v. NC St. but did NOT know about Boise v. Oregon. That could be a real barn-burner.
johnlg00#206211 writes:
Well, Boise can't really help the conference they play in right now, and most of the "big boys" are--or should be!--scared of them. They probably have trouble scheduling ranked opponents these days. They are definitely NOT a team anyone is going to schedule for a cinch win, but they still don't get enough respect for the perennial powers to gain anything by beating them. If they go unbeaten, I wouldn't think it was ridiculous if they DID get a BCS bid.
SHAWVOL writes:
Tenn Vols are back 10-2 this year next year perfect plus NC
VolNWA writes:
Not related to UT, but I just had an interesting thought while watching the ESPNU Coaches spotlight interview Jim Tressel: It would sure would be intriguing to watch OSU and Oklahoma play in a bowl game. Who would blow it more?
VolNWA writes:
10-2 this year I could see happening. While I am an optimist myself, I would not bet the farm on a NC, let alone in perfect year in the SEC for '10.
SHAWVOL writes:
ONE CAN ONLY HOPE THIS SEASON BRINGS GOOD THINGS AT THAT POINT WE WILL HAVE ALOT OF GREAT PLAYERS READY TO SIGN UP TO WEAR THE ORANGE AND GET US A NC
skcoll43#262217 writes:
I live in Ohio. Does anyone know if Sat. Game can be viewed on DirectTv or Dish?
10Vol85 writes:
And don't forget, Alabama really put it to Ut ... Oh, never mind.
johnlg00#206211 writes:
I'm as big of an SEC and UT booster as anybody, but there are at least eight BCS spots available and only two can go to SEC teams. Why shouldn't Boise get a spot? Heck, throw an undefeated BYU--if it happens--in there too. I DO think a Boise or BYU would have to be undefeated to beat out a once-beaten team from one of the power conferences. We've already seen that the SEC can handle the best of the "power conferences". Why not give someone new a shot at the big time?
BoroVolFan writes:
The Boro does indeed have a strong Vol presence! Just a few more days till...Its Football time in Tennessee!!!
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