Observations from watching warmups at Neyland Stadium in preparation for the Vols' SEC game against South Carolina:
The big news is defensive end Chris Walker is not in uniform. Neither is special-teams guy Mike Edwards.
Quentin Hancock is suited up.
So is Daniel Lincoln, but a mystery kicker named Chip Rhome (No. 12) is also warming up with Lincoln and Chad Cunningham.
Apparently, Walker’s back issue is bad enough to keep him on the sidelines tonight.
The Vols, by the way, are dressed in orange jerseys and orange pants.
They came out to start the game in black jerseys.
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BerryFan_14 writes:
Berry is gonna get the record tonight!!!
GO VOLS!!!!!!!!!
jigsha (staff) writes:
The Vols are wearing black tonight against South Carolina.
Jigsha Desai
gvx
montanavolfan writes:
Black Jerseys....... Not a bad look, just not sure.
VOLFORLIFE writes:
Well, this is gonna take some gittin' used to!
GO VOLS!!!
BEAT THE CHICKENS!
JUGHEAD
VOLFORLIFE writes:
No names on the back of the jersey either.
GO VOLS!!!
DennisVols writes:
TD Tennessee
Keeping it Real
Go Vols!!!
beatlecakes writes:
I hope the black does not become tradition! Not a good look at ALL.
DennisVols writes:
They keep playing like this then "Back in Black" it is.
Keeping it Real
Go Vols!!!
brokebackvol writes:
Hey Witchy - your bones say anything about these black jerseys? GBO!!
mlsoft#228820 writes:
What a great TD run by Hardesty.
mlsoft
DennisVols writes:
Swarming tackles on ST
Keeping it Real
Go Vols!!!
PoochPuntOn3rdDown writes:
Back in black
We hit the sack
We've been too long we're glad to be back
Yes we're, let loose
From the noose
That's kept us hanging about
We keep looking at the sky
'Cause it's gettin' us high
Forget the hearse 'cause we'll never die
We got nine lives
Cat's eyes
Usin' every one of them and running wild...
montanavolfan writes:
I am guessing that you have never watched Oregon play....... They have ugly uniforms.
schymtz writes:
Looks like all the mistakes of the season come down to not wearing black and not playin' in the rain. Trick or Treat!
Gator_Hater (Inactive) writes:
CEO little visor boy and his band of merry men are up 14-0 four minutes in against a ranked team. Tool.
DennisVols writes:
That tradition over the past decade was to lose the big games, to finish the season with more disappointment than hope.
I would not want to see these jerserys all the time but it is good change,
Keeping it Real
Go Vols!!!
DennisVols writes:
Hardesty is the man. Running over USC
Keeping it Real
Go Vols!!!
DennisVols writes:
Crompton is playing like a star.
Keeping it Real
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schymtz writes:
BLOCKED???????????????
Woulda' lost a bet on that!
TNVolGirl1 writes:
Are you serious? They look AWESOME!!! Totally bad...in the GOOD way!
Are you one of those old geezers who can't stand anything different, even if it's cool?
Hucklebuckle writes:
I have heard that "tradition" excuse all week...I just don't get it? Tennessee isn't changing their colors forever, just ONE game. You old farts need to ease up on the tradition card...I'm sure you would like for us to still be running the wishbone.
jerseydevilvol writes:
Our special teams can't go a game without a mistake. Parlardy can't get here fast enough. Might of spelled his name wrong but im sure everyone is waiting for him just like me.
DennisVols writes:
9 qtrs with one offensive drive into UT's Red Zone and no offensive TD's.
Anyone got any more questions about CMK ability to coach a college defense?
Keeping it Real
Go Vols!!!
Lenaa1a writes:
LOVE the black jerseys!!! Look SHARP!!!
UTByrd writes:
New Coach, new attitude, and black jerseys ADDING to the great UT tradition.
Go VOLS!!!!!
DennisVols writes:
3 fumbles recovered by UT.
Keeping it Real
Go Vols!!!
Hucklebuckle writes:
You have got to love that defensive intensity!!! Go Vols
DennisVols writes:
TOUCHDOWN TENNESSEE.
FG Phil is gone
Keeping it Real
Go Vols!!!
the10sevol writes:
kicker? we don't need no stinkin' kicker!
GBO
beatlecakes writes:
Huck. I am a young fart and I don't like the black jerseys because of tradition but rather by appearance. They stink...period.
TNVolGirl1 writes:
The new jerseys are awesome! They look super tough and are very striking.
You sure you're not one of those geezers that can't stand change, even if it's for the better?
UTByrd writes:
The jerseys are just another way for Coach Kiffen to draw national attention to UT. Think about it. Halloween night and black & orange go together like beer and tailgaitin'.
No doubt the coverage will be even better if we can finish the job at hand.
Go VOLS!!!!!
757vol_fanatic writes:
and yet they've already scored more on SC than Bama did the whole game.....must be doing something right.
smokies_old_soul writes:
actually, i think they look kinda' cool - and i'm a big traditionalist.
they are playing lights out too !!
alvol3460 writes:
Love the black & orange unis. Not for every game, but tonight they look great. Especially while we're kicking arse.
Lenaa1a writes:
Whooo Hoooo!!! Go Vols!!! GREAT BLACK JERSEYS!!
Gator_Hater (Inactive) writes:
I like the unis, but the helmet needs to be black or orange. The white helmet kills it.
Hucklebuckle writes:
I never said they were nice looking. I would have rather seen all black. It's a change of pace...and everyone is entitled to their opinion. I just hate hearing people use tradition to stiffle ever change at UT, Work, wherever....
How many reese cups come in those large sams bags?
spacificislander writes:
Black was our color before we picked orange in the 20s. Don't worry about our tradition.
sidwalkvol writes:
think they would look better with solid orange pants... the prototype all black with orange trim I saw in the summer looked pretty cool.
Mobbdeep4life writes:
Yes he should. He's the most biased analyst I've ever heard. He always picks South Carolina and Notre Dame. Doesn't look too good on his pick right now though.
Go Vols!!!!!!!!
DennisVols writes:
I like the new look, maybe Black strips on the pants though. Not something I would want to see all the time but you have to admit it seems to have added some inspiration from what you have seen so far tonight.
Keeping it Real
Go Vols!!!
Gator_Hater (Inactive) writes:
Don't get upset with Lou. Senility is completely natural and he can't help it ;)
Mobbdeep4life writes:
Love the way our defense is playing. CMK has Spurrier's offense off balanced and confused.
Gator_Hater (Inactive) writes:
Think we need to go back to the run and just pound them into submission. Love how Crompton has been developing, but let's ride our horses!
Lenaa1a writes:
The black is sharp - maybe it should be a new tradition....!!!
VolsRaysBucs writes:
I don't care if they come out wearing tar and feathers, as long as they play physical football and hit the other team in the mouth, it works for me.
Lenaa1a writes:
OK....so I am a "new commentor" who has to be approved....but HOW LONG does that take?!!
rpenland21#231616 writes:
I agree on the helmets. Either an orange helmet with a white or black T, or a black helmet with a white T.
I personally have no issue with the jerseys. I think it will continue to keep people talking about UT, but I think our "fans" need to take a step back and realize this isn't a wholesale change. Its Halloween people. Lets support our team and staff regardless of what they are wearing.
Hey Witch, just do what I did and turn all the lights off except the t.v.
rpenland21#231616 writes:
Put on your UT snuggie and pretend you're a really tasteful druid!
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