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Kicker Mathis not a mystery anymore

Sports@Knews.com (Dave Link) — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 05:52:00 -0000

There was a mystery man wearing No. 93 on his Tennessee jersey during the Vols' 31-16 victory over Vanderbilt on Saturday night at Neyland Stadium.

Patchwork lineup on defense was in need of more fixes

warda@knoxnews.com (Austin Ward) — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 05:51:00 -0000

Tennessee was bent. It was even broken again by injuries. But no matter how many third-stringers or walk-ons it had on the field with the game in the balance, the Vols never gave into Vanderbilt.

Report Card: UT vs. Vanderbilt

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 05:50:00 -0000

Jonathan Crompton managed the game well and was efficient, completing 20 of 34 passes for 221 yards and two touchdowns. A drop by Gerald Jones cost Crompton a touchdown and a bobble by tailback David Oku resulted in UT's lone interception.

Crompton on season: 'It's been a fun ride'

HookerD@knoxnews.com (Dave Hooker) — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 05:00:00 -0000

With fate seemingly lined up against him throughout his Tennessee career, Jonathan Crompton persevered.

Anderson kept start a secret

Sports@Knews.com (Dave Link) — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 05:00:00 -0000

Sophomore cornerback Anthony Anderson got the first start of his Tennessee career in Saturday's 31-16 victory against Vanderbilt.

Bowling Lane: 'We've busted our tail' to become bowl eligible

strange2@knoxnews.com (Mike Strange) — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 04:17:00 -0000

You keep playing until the clock hits zero. That philosophy paid off for Tennessee on Saturday night. A bowl-bid-clinching 31-16 win over Vanderbilt would have had a much bigger squirm factor for an announced Neyland Stadium crowd of 100,124, had the Vols not been so efficient at using every tick of the clock.

Third quarter recap: Vols 24, vanderbilt 13

warda@knoxnews.com (Austin Ward) — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 02:41:00 -0000

Tennessee is 15 minutes away from bowl eligibility.

Halftime recap: Vols 24, Vanderbilt 10

strange2@knoxnews.com (Mike Strange) — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 01:35:00 -0000

After Vanderbilt forged a 10-10 tie, Jonathan Crompton threw two touchdown passes in the final four minutes of the half to give the Vols a 24-10 lead at the break.

First quarter recap: Vols 10, Vanderbilt 3

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 00:49:00 -0000

Tennessee might have found itself a new kicker.

Pregame: UT shuffles secondary

warda@knoxnews.com (Austin Ward) — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 23:39:00 -0000

More shuffling is likely on the way.

SEC matchups: Nov. 21

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 04:50:00 -0000

Skinny: Chattanooga is getting $400,000 and some nice TV exposure to get beat up by the Crimson Tide. The Mocs (6-4) are having a decent season under first-year coach Russ Huesman, so three hours of pain can be endured. BCS-wise, No. 3 Texas plays Kansas and could close the gap on No. 2 Alabama, but the Tide's finish against Auburn and Florida should make up any damage.

Adams: Banged-up Vandy back in SEC snooze mode

adamsj@knoxnews.com (John Adams) — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:19:00 -0000

I don't make a habit of calling out fans. But I'll make an exception in this case. Vanderbilt has been treated dreadfully.

Tackling 'T' question: Berry might be playing last game at Neyland

warda@knoxnews.com (Austin Ward) — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:49:00 -0000

Eric Berry is in a decision-making dry run. His coach has signed off either way. His teammates are supportive no matter what happens.

For seniors, it's 'go time' from start

strange2@knoxnews.com (Mike Strange) — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:12:00 -0000

A crazy ride. That's how one Tennessee senior described the experience of a class that plays its final game in Neyland Stadium tonight.

5 Big Things: To beat Vanderbilt

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 23:23:00 -0000

5 Big Things1. Bowl A Strike: Bowl bids were once a sure thing. From 1981-2004, Tennessee went bowling 23 of 24 years, and 47 total appearances rank third behind Alabama and Texas. But after missing in 2005 and 2008, holiday trips are no longer taken for granted. Lane Kiffin's sixth win today would clinch No. 48.

'A crazy ride': Senior Vols play for final time in Neyland

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 12:06:00 -0000

KNOXVILLE -- Twenty-four true freshmen arrived on the Tennessee campus in 2005 as one of the nation's top football recruiting classes.

Made Me a Leader: Coker makes most of new opportunity at Hampton

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 04:37:00 -0000

HAMPTON, Va. - The element of surprise was nowhere to be found within Phillip Fulmer's office as LaMarcus Coker sat before his coach.

Walk-ons step up after Vols fall down

HookerD@knoxnews.com (Dave Hooker) — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 04:16:00 -0000

Lane Kiffin hesitated for about a millisecond when asked if he'd ever coached a team so dependent on walk-ons.

Norman will challenge kickoff coverage

warda@knoxnews.com (Austin Ward) — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 02:09:00 -0000

The coverage has improved.Now Tennessee just has to make sure the football and the players are all going in the same direction.