Vols ready for kickoff with Alabama

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. - Barring a surprise wardrobe change, Tennessee is officially wearing white.

UT coach Lane Kiffin could still pull off a switch to jerseys that would cost him 15-yard penalties at the beginning of each half, but it appears the only orange UT will wear will be pants.

The guys in those uniforms seem to be ready to go with about 30 minutes left until kickoff with No. 1 Alabama at Bryant-Denny Stadium though. Offensive guard Vladimir Richard and cornerback Art Evans both went through pregame warm-ups showing no visible signs of injury, but wide receiver Quintin Hancock hasn't participated yet. Richard isn't expected to start, but Evans practiced with the first-team defense.

Injured linebacker Nick Reveiz is on the sideline for the Vols, but he wasn't listed officially listed on the travel roster.

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DownTheField writes:

Go Vols!

DownTheField writes:

in response to Witch_Doctor:

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I can't wait... another classic matchup.

djohnnyg writes:

UT shocks the world today... or not.

djohnnyg writes:

Keep in mind gents that UT is playing the #2 team in the country...on the road. A win today would be a shocking upset, regardless of how much we want to make this an old time rivalry game.

The 'on the road' part is what makes this an extremely improbable win.

But....stranger things have happened.

If UT were to pull a shocker today, it would be one for the ages. Ala. definitely has much more to lose.

trivol writes:

Go Vols!!!!

Volon writes:

in response to Witch_Doctor:

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Have to remember Georgia is not very good this year on offense or especially defense. I don't expect to see the same Crompton I saw against GA.

DRAGtheWATERS writes:

GO VOLS!!!

trivol writes:

run to the right....
run to the right....
Berry untouched! Wooooo!

CB4VOLZ writes:

in response to reyem060809:

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If they will fit Saban's overblown head.. no problem for Kiffin...

djohnnyg writes:

nice tackle rogan...jeeeeez

nashvol34 writes:

We gotta get some more pressure on mcelboy!!!

imw8n4u writes:

big 3rd down stop

nashvol34 writes:

Guess satan knew his kicker couldn't make a FG without his tape.

DRAGtheWATERS writes:

Let Crompton throw one deep on 1st down.

imw8n4u writes:

big time throw Crompton!

djohnnyg writes:

Crompton looking like a 5 star.

djohnnyg writes:

...except when he goes backwards of course.

nashvol34 writes:

I'm really glad the ole ball coach called out bama on tapegate. Could be the difference in the game today.

imw8n4u writes:

we spoke too soon

djohnnyg writes:

ok i take it back...back to being Crapton again.

SmokeyHound writes:

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djohnnyg writes:

u can't make it easy for bama...they'll we kill you.

agarn59 writes:

He's baaaack!

djohnnyg writes:

sorry. i can't spell today. and crompton can't be consistent.

Volon writes:

in response to imw8n4u:

we spoke too soon

Now that is the Crompton we know best.

nashvol34 writes:

Looks like the old crompton might be back. God, I hope not, let's see how he responds. Hopefully this didn't just kill his confidence. Wonder why CLK isn't letting him roll out?

djohnnyg writes:

Rogan CAN NOT tackle.

CRFVols writes:

Why not go back to what worked last week? Let's not show them the old Crompton. Let's continue to pound it as well. See if we can wear them down and mount a drive like we did against UF.

djohnnyg writes:

Crompton is the only QB in SEC who can SINGLEHANDEDLY blow a game for a team.

djohnnyg writes:

Here we go..Thanks Crapton.

DRAGtheWATERS writes:

Danielson is actually making some sense today.

imw8n4u writes:

come on D - we need a big play

djohnnyg writes:

Two times in Bama territory and NOTHING to show...cuz of Crapton.

djohnnyg writes:

Couldn't even get thru the first quarter without a pick...Crapton sucks.

CB4VOLZ writes:

in response to SmokeyHound:

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Would you please just do us all a favor and go play in traffic???

the10sevol writes:

the crowd is almost silent.

GBO

nashvol34 writes:

Time to take the kickoff to the house!!!!

imw8n4u writes:

OK - no too much damage. Let's get it back together now on offense.

the10sevol writes:

bama's been dominant in the 2nd quarter this season, time to strap 'em up tight, boys.

GBO

djohnnyg writes:

Seriously, if your last name was Smelley, wouldn't you change it?

Imagine the flack this guy must've taken in grade school.

He's a big dude though; a big 'Smelley' dude.

DennisVols writes:

Time to go to the screen.
Keeping it Real
Go Vols!!!

DRAGtheWATERS writes:

Down 3-0 end of 1st qtr and we are moving the ball I will take it. Our DBs are going to get a pick today hopefully for a TD.

djohnnyg writes:

Ok. 3rd straight time we're in Bama territory.

Gotta do something besides fumble or throw a pick Crapton.

HKVol writes:

anyone able to watch this game online overseas?
can't get cbs to work

djohnnyg writes:

When other players in the country screw up they now call it "pulling a Crompton".

By the way, I ate a lot of fiber past few days, and was able to take a heckuva 'Crompton' this morning.

DennisVols writes:

Now we need a TD
Keeping it Real
Go Vols!!!

djohnnyg writes:

Should have had a TD. A good QB gets it done in the red zone.

DennisVols writes:

Tie score I'll take that at this point. Shown we can move the ball. Need to get TD's off the 1st & goal situations though.
Keeping it Real
Go Vols!!!

DennisVols writes:

Defense doing their job holding Bama to FG's. Now lets get it in the endzone to take the lead.
Keeping it Real
Go Vols!!!

djohnnyg writes:

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I don't know what a midol is. A lady like you obviously does. Maybe you could send me one from your personal supply azz wipe.

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