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For Matt Simms, 'it's just survival' Published 5/7/2012 at 5:32 p.m. 23 comments
FLORHAM PARK, N.J. — Matt Simms just wanted an opportunity to keep playing football.
Jets sign S Bush to 4-year deal, keep QB Simms Published 5/6/2012 at 3:45 p.m. 27 comments
FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) — The New York Jets have signed safety Josh Bush, one of their sixth-round draft picks, to a four-year contract.
Matt Simms among several to get tryout with Jets Published 4/30/2012 at 7:28 p.m. 19 comments
FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) — Former Tennessee quarterback Matt Simms, the youngest son of former Giants star Phil Simms, is among 23 players invited by the New York Jets for...
Austin Johnson answers call from Ravens Updated 4/29/2012 at 10:20 p.m. 7 comments
When the final pick of the 2012 NFL draft was posted Saturday, it didn't take long for Austin Johnson's phone to ring.
John Adams: Quarterback a deeper subject for Vols Published 4/5/2012 at 7:24 p.m. 37 comments
A rebuilding football program can't afford to dwell too much on depth. Finding adequate starters is challenging enough.
UT's end-of-season report card Published 12/3/2011 at 3:08 p.m. 51 comments
Tyler Bray picked up where he left off as a freshman, debuting early as a sophomore with eye-popping statistics and a couple more wins.
Da'Rick Rogers' numbers look 'pretty good on paper' Published 11/22/2011 at 10:35 p.m. 22 comments
For Da'Rick Rogers, it's not only been special to notch 1,000 receiving yards in his sophomore season, but it's how he's arrived at this point with one game remaining in the regular season.
Quarterback sneaks a matter of pride for Vols Published 11/3/2011 at 4:36 p.m. 44 comments
Scheme isn't the issue.
Dooley won't second-guess decision about Justin Worley Published 10/31/2011 at 10:35 p.m. 16 comments
Derek Dooley isn't second-guessing the decision in hindsight.
Vols look to regroup against MTSU after tough October Updated 10/31/2011 at 6:04 p.m. 45 comments
Tennessee running back Tauren Poole admits thinking about how differently a few of the Volunteers' games might have turned out if they still had quarterback Tyler...
Justin Worley to start against Middle Tennessee State Published 10/31/2011 at 2:14 p.m. 261 comments
Derek Dooley isn't second-guessing the decision in hindsight.
UT notebook: Derek Dooley may ditch QB sneak Published 10/30/2011 at 12:42 a.m. 73 comments
Tennessee coach Derek Dooley might ditch the quarterback sneak for a while.
QB situation once again up in the air after offensively challenged performance Published 10/30/2011 at 12:42 a.m. 117 comments
Derek Dooley ran out of ways to say it. Outside of saying the offense stinks, the Tennessee coach was left repeating himself about the unit's myriad woes after the Vols' fourth consecutive loss and fourth consecutive season-low point output.
Tennessee-South Carolina Report Card Published 10/30/2011 at 12:28 a.m. 182 comments
Justin Worley certainly looked like a true freshman making his first career start. Outside of a couple of nice throws to DeAnthony Arnett, Worley struggled in his debut, and two interceptions in the second half prompted his removal. Matt Simms ...
John Adams: QB switch turns out to be trick, not treat Published 10/30/2011 at 12:07 a.m. 44 comments
The next time Tennessee plans to spring a Halloween trick on South Carolina, I highly recommend it consult former coach Lane Kiffin.