http://www.govolsxtra.com/news/columnists/?partner=RSSgovolsxtra.com Stories: Columnistsen-uscolumnistshttp://www.govolsxtra.com/news/2009/nov/09/climer-criticizing-sec-officials-easy-call-some/?partner=RSSFor the record, the area surrounding the Southeastern Conference headquarters in Birmingham, Ala., is mainly composed of brick and concrete — not much room for grassy knolls. Mon, 09 Nov 2009 11:18:00 -0000urn:publicid:www.govolsxtra.com:news-Story-184164-733720columnsDavid Climer, The TennesseanNASHVILLE, Tenn.Climer: Criticizing SEC officials is easy call for somegovolsxtra.comclimer-criticizing-sec-officials-easy-call-someurn:publicid:www.govolsxtra.com:news-Story-184164-733720Change0Usablehttp://www.govolsxtra.com/news/2009/nov/08/adams-no-joke-extra-motivation-not-needed/?partner=RSSDid you year the joke Ole Miss coach Houston Nutt told about Lane Kiffin at a preseason booster club meeting? adamsj@knoxnews.com (John Adams)Mon, 09 Nov 2009 02:46:00 -0000urn:publicid:www.govolsxtra.com:news-Story-184093-733719columnists/john-adamsJohn AdamsKnoxville, TNAdams: No joke: Extra motivation not needed govolsxtra.comadams-no-joke-extra-motivation-not-neededurn:publicid:www.govolsxtra.com:news-Story-184093-733719Change0Usablehttp://www.govolsxtra.com/news/2009/nov/08/catch-vs-memphis-got-graham-going/?partner=RSSIt wasn't supposed be that difficult. The 1999 Vols were supposed to hammer Memphis at Neyland Stadium and get back on track after a 23-21 loss to Florida after winning a national championship the year before. However, down 16-10 with just 2 minutes to go, Tennessee needed a miracle. Little-known wide receiver Bobby Graham would deliver and keep alive the Vols' hopes of a repeat national title. Sports@Knews.com (Mark Packer)Sun, 08 Nov 2009 17:34:00 -0000urn:publicid:www.govolsxtra.com:news-Story-183969-733719columnsMark PackerKnoxville, TNPacker: Catch vs. Memphis got Graham going govolsxtra.comcatch-vs-memphis-got-graham-goingurn:publicid:www.govolsxtra.com:news-Story-183969-733719Change733719Usablehttp://www.govolsxtra.com/news/2009/nov/08/wiedmer-kiffins-voluneers-look-better-every-day/?partner=RSSKNOXVILLE -- You always want to win your homecoming game. Especially when you're a first-year coach replacing an alum who was something of a legend and not exactly happy to no longer be in charge. Sun, 08 Nov 2009 15:14:00 -0000urn:publicid:www.govolsxtra.com:news-Story-184069-733719columnsMark Wiedmer, Chattanooga Times Free-PressKnoxville, TNWiedmer: Kiffin's Voluneers look better every daygovolsxtra.comwiedmer-kiffins-voluneers-look-better-every-dayurn:publicid:www.govolsxtra.com:news-Story-184069-733719Change0Usablehttp://www.govolsxtra.com/news/2009/nov/08/climer-vols-are-rocky-top-roll/?partner=RSSKNOXVILLE — After going ahead 14-0 less than six minutes into the game, Tennessee's Vols tried an onside kick. Sun, 08 Nov 2009 15:12:00 -0000urn:publicid:www.govolsxtra.com:news-Story-184068-733719columnsDavid Climer, The TennesseanKnoxville, TNClimer: Vols are on a Rocky Top rollgovolsxtra.comclimer-vols-are-rocky-top-rollurn:publicid:www.govolsxtra.com:news-Story-184068-733719Change0Usablehttp://www.govolsxtra.com/news/2009/nov/08/geoff-calkins-vols-beat-west-and-joke-ground/?partner=RSSKNOXVILLE -- Did you hear the one about the Memphis Tigers football team? Sun, 08 Nov 2009 15:10:00 -0000urn:publicid:www.govolsxtra.com:news-Story-184067-733719columnsGeoff Calkins, Memphis Commercial AppealKnoxville, TNGeoff Calkins: Vols beat West and joke into groundgovolsxtra.comgeoff-calkins-vols-beat-west-and-joke-groundurn:publicid:www.govolsxtra.com:news-Story-184067-733719Change0Usablehttp://www.govolsxtra.com/news/2009/nov/08/turnaround-of-1967-a-cause-to-celebrate/?partner=RSSWhen Tennessee defeated Florida 34-32 on Dec. 1, 2001, in Gainesville, there was a tumultuous celebration, albeit hastily arranged, at Tom Black Track just after the team charter touched down at McGhee-Tyson Airport. tjmshm@comcast.net (Tom Mattingly)Sun, 08 Nov 2009 05:00:00 -0000urn:publicid:www.govolsxtra.com:news-Story-183968-733719columnists/tom-mattinglyTom MattinglyKnoxville, TNMattingly: Turnaround of 1967 a cause to celebrate govolsxtra.comturnaround-of-1967-a-cause-to-celebrateurn:publicid:www.govolsxtra.com:news-Story-183968-733719Change733719Usablehttp://www.govolsxtra.com/news/2009/nov/08/go-for-it-looked-like-call-on-every-play/?partner=RSSThe first quarter was still in progress when it became clear to even the most casual observer at Neyland Stadium that Tennessee didn't take Memphis seriously. But I don't mean that in a bad way. adamsj@knoxnews.com (John Adams)Sun, 08 Nov 2009 05:00:00 -0000urn:publicid:www.govolsxtra.com:news-Story-184046-733719columnists/john-adamsJohn AdamsKnoxville, TNAdams: 'Go for it' looked like call on every play govolsxtra.comgo-for-it-looked-like-call-on-every-playurn:publicid:www.govolsxtra.com:news-Story-184046-733719Change0Usablehttp://www.govolsxtra.com/news/2009/nov/07/biddle-lane-kiffin-merits-consideration-sec-coach-/?partner=RSSWhen Tennessee hired Lane Kiffin, I met the decision with a heavy dose of skepticism. Sat, 07 Nov 2009 14:19:00 -0000urn:publicid:www.govolsxtra.com:news-Story-183890-733718columnsJoe Biddle, The TennesseanNASHVILLE, Tenn.Biddle: Lane Kiffin merits consideration for SEC Coach of the Yeargovolsxtra.combiddle-lane-kiffin-merits-consideration-sec-coach-urn:publicid:www.govolsxtra.com:news-Story-183890-733718Change0Usablehttp://www.govolsxtra.com/news/2009/nov/06/110709adams/?partner=RSSHave you heard? Tennessee probably will wear orange jerseys tonight. adamsj@knoxnews.com (John Adams)Fri, 06 Nov 2009 22:52:00 -0000urn:publicid:www.govolsxtra.com:news-Story-183732-733717columnists/john-adamsJohn AdamsKnoxville, TNAdams: UT vs. Memphis gives me chillsgovolsxtra.com110709adamsurn:publicid:www.govolsxtra.com:news-Story-183732-733717Change0Usablehttp://www.govolsxtra.com/news/2009/nov/05/110609adams/?partner=RSSLast year at this time, Tennessee fans were wondering if Monte Kiffin would leave Tampa. Now, you might wonder if he could go back to Tampa. adamsj@knoxnews.com (John Adams)Thu, 05 Nov 2009 21:02:00 -0000urn:publicid:www.govolsxtra.com:news-Story-183530-733716columnists/john-adamsJohn AdamsKnoxville, TNAdams: Tampa, Dallas could be destination for Volsgovolsxtra.com110609adamsurn:publicid:www.govolsxtra.com:news-Story-183530-733716Change0Usablehttp://www.govolsxtra.com/news/2009/nov/03/plenty-of-spark-in-lopsided-series/?partner=RSSLet's say Saturday night is a good night for football, that Tennessee fans are stoked by the win over South Carolina, and a crowd of 100,000 shows up at Neyland Stadium. strange2@knoxnews.com (Mike Strange)Wed, 04 Nov 2009 03:08:00 -0000urn:publicid:www.govolsxtra.com:news-Story-183156-733714columnists/mike-strangeMike StrangeKnoxville, TNStrange: Plenty of spark in lopsided series govolsxtra.complenty-of-spark-in-lopsided-seriesurn:publicid:www.govolsxtra.com:news-Story-183156-733714Change0Usablehttp://www.govolsxtra.com/news/2009/nov/03/hardesty-hard-not-to-pull-for/?partner=RSSBefore the season, you couldn't have imagined a more unlikely candidate to challenge UT's single-season rushing record of 1,464 yards, set by Travis Stephens in 2001. Montario Hardesty had never rushed for more than 384 yards in a single season. adamsj@knoxnews.com (John Adams)Wed, 04 Nov 2009 01:07:00 -0000urn:publicid:www.govolsxtra.com:news-Story-183151-733714columnists/john-adamsJohn AdamsKnoxville, TNAdams: Hardesty hard not to pull for govolsxtra.comhardesty-hard-not-to-pull-forurn:publicid:www.govolsxtra.com:news-Story-183151-733714Change0Usablehttp://www.govolsxtra.com/news/2009/nov/02/adams-uts-how-bigger-than-how-much/?partner=RSSTennessee beat South Carolina 31-13, and first-year coach Lane Kiffin was critical of his offense. My, how things have changed. adamsj@knoxnews.com (John Adams)Tue, 03 Nov 2009 02:14:00 -0000urn:publicid:www.govolsxtra.com:news-Story-182982-733713columnists/john-adamsJohn AdamsKnoxville, TNAdams: UT's 'how' bigger than 'how much' govolsxtra.comadams-uts-how-bigger-than-how-muchurn:publicid:www.govolsxtra.com:news-Story-182982-733713Change0Usablehttp://www.govolsxtra.com/news/2009/nov/02/dickey-gives-black-jerseys-his-blessing/?partner=RSSHis black jacket, Doug Dickey explained Monday, was because he had to attend a funeral on his way to town. "I didn't know I was going to be in vogue when I got here,'' he said, getting a big laugh. strange2@knoxnews.com (Mike Strange)Tue, 03 Nov 2009 02:11:00 -0000urn:publicid:www.govolsxtra.com:news-Story-182972-733713columnists/mike-strangeMike StrangeKnoxville, TNStrange: Dickey gives black jerseys his blessing govolsxtra.comdickey-gives-black-jerseys-his-blessingurn:publicid:www.govolsxtra.com:news-Story-182972-733713Change0Usablehttp://www.govolsxtra.com/news/2009/nov/01/east-shakeup-sooner-than-expected/?partner=RSSYou knew Tennessee was playing catch-up in the SEC when the 2009 football season began. And you knew it wasn't just chasing national championship contenders like Alabama and Florida. adamsj@knoxnews.com (John Adams)Mon, 02 Nov 2009 03:03:00 -0000urn:publicid:www.govolsxtra.com:news-Story-182845-733712columnists/john-adamsJohn AdamsKnoxville, TNAdams: East shakeup sooner than expected govolsxtra.comeast-shakeup-sooner-than-expectedurn:publicid:www.govolsxtra.com:news-Story-182845-733712Change0Usablehttp://www.govolsxtra.com/news/2009/nov/01/what-a-difference-a-year-makes/?partner=RSSI'm not sure exactly how Mike Hamilton spent his Sunday. This I do know: strange2@knoxnews.com (Mike Strange)Mon, 02 Nov 2009 03:00:00 -0000urn:publicid:www.govolsxtra.com:news-Story-182848-733712columnists/mike-strangeMike StrangeKnoxville, TNStrange: What a difference a year makes govolsxtra.comwhat-a-difference-a-year-makesurn:publicid:www.govolsxtra.com:news-Story-182848-733712Change0Usablehttp://www.govolsxtra.com/news/2009/nov/01/vols-fashion-wont-matter-with-wins/?partner=RSSTradition took a beating at Neyland Stadium on Saturday night. So did South Carolina. Tennessee celebrated Halloween by wearing black jerseys. Its wardrobe might have gotten mixed reviews, but its performance in a 31-13 victory was worthy of an encore. adamsj@knoxnews.com (John Adams)Sun, 01 Nov 2009 04:36:00 -0000urn:publicid:www.govolsxtra.com:news-Story-182787-733712columnists/john-adamsJohn AdamsKnoxville, TNAdams: Vols' fashion won't matter with wins govolsxtra.comvols-fashion-wont-matter-with-winsurn:publicid:www.govolsxtra.com:news-Story-182787-733712Change0Usablehttp://www.govolsxtra.com/news/2009/oct/31/taking-charge-ut-needs-to-find-its-new-leaders/?partner=RSSAngie Bjorklund's teammates will know what she's thinking this season. Tennessee's junior guard intends to have her say on women's basketball matters. In the process, will her teammates also know what she's been eating? Fleser@knews.com (Dan Fleser)Sun, 01 Nov 2009 01:43:00 -0000urn:publicid:www.govolsxtra.com:news-Story-182674-733711columnists/dan-fleserDan FleserKnoxville, TNFleser: Lady Vols needs to find its new leaders govolsxtra.comtaking-charge-ut-needs-to-find-its-new-leadersurn:publicid:www.govolsxtra.com:news-Story-182674-733711Change0Usablehttp://www.govolsxtra.com/news/2009/oct/31/majors-proved-november-axiom-true/?partner=RSSWith Nov. 1 showing up on the calendar today, let's think about one of the best-known famous phrases in all of college football, courtesy of John Majors. tjmshm@comcast.net (Tom Mattingly)Sun, 01 Nov 2009 01:41:00 -0000urn:publicid:www.govolsxtra.com:news-Story-182711-733711columnists/tom-mattinglyTom MattinglyKnoxville, TNMattingly: Majors proved November axiom true govolsxtra.commajors-proved-november-axiom-trueurn:publicid:www.govolsxtra.com:news-Story-182711-733711Change0Usable