Tennessee football coach Lane Kiffin was interviewed Thursday on The Sports Animal by Jimmy Hyams and John Wilkerson this afternoon. Here are some of the highlights:
*Kiffin said the ESPN report earlier this week about receiver prospect Alshon Jeffrey was disappointing and really discouraging.
Kiffin said he talked to Jeffrey this week. Kiffin said Jeffrey denied saying that Kiffin told him he would be pumping gas like all of the other prospects that went to South Carolina if he chose to sign with South Carolina.
*Kiffin said Tennessee’s quarterbacks completed 73-percent of their passes on Tuesday, the first day of spring practice.
*Kiffin lauded Gerald Jones, calling the receiver the most valuable player of Tuesday’s practice.
*Brandon Warren, who was moved from tight end to receiver end before spring practice began, showed flashes but struggled at times on Tuesday. The same held true for Aaron Douglas, who was moved from tight end to offensive tackle.
*Jacques McClendon didn’t participate fully in practice on Tuesday because he was ill. The offensive guard tried to practice through a fever but was pulled from practice by trainers.
*Safety Demetrice Morley will return to practice today after missing Tuesday as punishment for being late for a meeting earlier in the day. The senior will have to work his way back into the rotation, Kiffin said.
*Kiffin jokingly (maybe) invited anybody who could throw a football to join the team as a walk-on to give the Vols more depth at quarterback in practice. Kiffin said holder Bram Cannon threw some on Tuesday.
UT is down to two quarterbacks – Jonathan Crompton and B.J. Coleman – since Nick Stephens suffered a broken wrist last week.
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Comments » 276
pdhuff#552644 writes:
Such is life in the fast lane.
Really positive story about Alabama at al.com/sports/press-register/pfinebaum.ssf.
If I screwed that up go to Al.com - click sports - Paul Finebaum "Tide AD situation is a mess".
Should warm the cockles of a Vol fan's heart
Triton1 writes:
I can throw, put me in coach1
StroVol writes:
Somebody at ESPN should be fired for letting that Jeffrey story get legs. What a bunch a bullsh..!
HtownVol writes:
Good. I hope that this becomes as publicized as it was that he said it.
cterblan writes:
I can throw.
snafu14u#241639 writes:
Maybe Boyd would have fit into the system. I do not know what to make of Kiffin.bonzaivol
gohawks1 writes:
6th paragraph: "*Brandon Warren, who was moved from receiver to tight end before spring practice began,..."
I believe you got that one backwards, Mr. Hooker. He went from TE to WR.
cterblan writes:
If ESPN had any credibility left they would offer a retraction.
cgbtn writes:
The Warren move is backwards, but we know what you meant.
DenverVol writes:
Wish I weren't 1300 miles away and 15 years too old, I'd throw that pigskin over Neyland Stadium and earn a ticket on the team. Pretty sure I could.
StroVol writes:
It was only time till CoachK mentioned the Man Gerald Jones. He is going shine like freaking gold in this system. I can't wait. SHAKE AND BAKE
Ringside writes:
Wonder if anyone is second guessing passing on Boyd?
StroVol writes:
Living in Denver, you probably do think you can still toss it. I hit a 320 yard drive in Denver two years ago. Fools gold
shoalcreekvol writes:
"Kiffin said Tennessee’s quarterbacks completed 73-percent of their passes on Tuesday, the first day of spring practice."
Freakin A. Does that mean they were all 5-yard slants?
gohawks1 writes:
We expect this level of play during the spring. JC is undefeated in practice.
TommyJack writes:
Hooker's barber is also his proof-reader.
nbt44 writes:
Dear God...no more Crompton. Please...no more Crompton!
Ringside writes:
No.By completion he meant the ball went beyond five yards and he also included interceptions, sideline benches, asst. coaches, and any seat in the first 20 rows.
StroVol writes:
He won't be the man. BJ knows football like Manning does. He will get the nod after OandW game. Fulmer gave him a playlist on a napkin for Vandy. Nobody has seen him play yet. This kid is a winner winner chicken dinner.
volstasis writes:
No faith in our Qbs fellas. I know none of them did s*** last year, but they are collegiate level qbs for a reason. Now, what the reason is, I'm not sure. The jury is still out on them, but I think we should give them another chance under the new system before we throw them under the bus.
TommyJack writes:
Good link, PD. This is painful to say....It was actually a good article by Finebaum.
Colliervol writes:
Get used to it. Kiffin is the new media whipping boy until he wins some games. Then they'll be slobbering all over him.
StroVol writes:
Your such a fa.! "Am checking with NCAA rules" Get the f... out of here
govols87 writes:
Boyd is having surgery and wouldn't be on campus till the fall anyway. So how could he help at all had we signed him.
gatorzz: you can check all you want. Alshon Jefferey is not enrolled at SC and therefore is not a player.
volstasis writes:
Ah, he's got to try to get everything he can on Kiffin before he goes to the swamp and rakes their azzes over the coals.
VAvolfanRON writes:
When you learn 'class' from Meyer, I can see why you don't have any. But, someone 'with' class would apologize for their comments on the Alshon story.
StroVol writes:
To be this obsessed with our University, some UT fan must have kicked his azz at a TENN/florida game. There is no explaining his desire to post every negative article 20times about the vols. It's insanity.
dvhill100 writes:
LK needs to seriously consider going after ESPN for slander.
Caspian writes:
Get ready. We're coming.
volstasis writes:
Espn's not gonna do that. Didn't you know that they are a bunch of saints, they do no wrong. If they report it, it might as well be chisled in stone.
VAvolfanRON writes:
Maybe Slive will help him with that!!!!! lol
smokyredbone writes:
I've got something for you to check!!!STFU and LEAVE! Gator. Oscar Cryer would have had foley and slive call him!!!
VAvolfanRON writes:
Well, I have to agree with you on that point....but, my point was with the interlopers from U of Felons
volstasis writes:
Well, you know how Tn boys like to pick on those puzzy gator fans.
longball writes:
Faith is not there for a reason. I don't care how complicated the offense was. If you can't hit a dang receiver then you shouldn't be playing college football. There were plenty of uncomplicated plays that they still screwed up.
dvhill100 writes:
I'm not holding my breath. I guess only Foley has the Commish's ear. Maybe he could accuse ESPN of accusing him of cheating.
VAvolfanRON writes:
Keep in mind, if I understand Clausen's spread, was that receiver reads the defense and QB reads the defense......and then they determine what route they will run.......I truly believe that they weren't on the same page.....and the short hops, I understand...but they were just so darn confuse out there.....I really do have faith in there ability......besides, I know I can't do anybetter....
HollySpringsVOL writes:
I am checking with NCAA rules too and unfortunately there isn't one on @s*holes contacting, spewing garbage and trolling another teams message board.
FulmerWasSabanated987 writes:
Why because Kiffin said he didnt say it. Give me a break...Even if he didnt, its easy to believe beacuse of his track record.
VAvolfanRON writes:
LMAO........still......LAMO..........still.....LMAO!!!!
Tiger_Jokes writes:
"Safety Demetrice Morley will return to practice today after missing Tuesday as punishment for being late for a meeting earlier in the day. The senior will have to work his way back into the rotation, Kiffin said."
Accountability for your actions, this is very encouraging. Skills get you so far, character takes you over the top.
volstasis writes:
No arguement from me there, longball.
VAvolfanRON writes:
It'd be nice if people would read the article before posting
OrangeRush writes:
"Wish I weren't 1300 miles away and 15 years too old, I'd throw that pigskin over Neyland Stadium and earn a ticket on the team. Pretty sure I could."
You're not "Uncle Rico" from Napoleon Dynamite, are you?
TommyJack writes:
I see ZZ continues to ruin this site. Be proud, poser.
Tiger_Jokes writes:
Or did not blindly believe everything they see and hear through the media ... baaaa ... baaaa ...
troubleinc writes:
Please KNS, do all of us a favor and ban this Gator idiot.
Hey GatorZZ, the dude isn't even enrolled at USC yet. It should however be against GOVOLS.COM rules to allow you to continue to post your useless junk.
GREATVOLSAFIRE writes:
Wed Mar 11, 2009 6:05 pm EDT
Andre Smith's draft free fall continues
By MJD
Doesn't look like lil Nicky is coaching them up to good! GO VOLS!!!!
pastorlee#372395 writes:
I know this has nothing to do with the article, but what's the deal with the black practice shorts? I see a lot of black in the signs and the logos as well, (a lot more than I recall in the past). I hope I don't make the traditionalists mad by saying this, but don't be surprised if we see a black jersey this year.
dvhill100 writes:
Kiffin said he talked to Jeffrey this week. Kiffin said Jeffrey denied saying that Kiffin told him he would be pumping gas like all of the other prospects that went to South Carolina if he chose to sign with South Carolina.
I understand the credibility issue with LK. He has certainly made some statements he no doubt regrets and have been blown out of proportion by the media (all coaches have had that happen). LK above states he talked to the young man and he said he didn't say that. I believe LK. This would be too easy to disprove if false.
I think ESPN went off half cocked on this and it took on a life of its own.
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