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Crompton on season: 'It's been a fun ride'
Published 11/22/2009 at midnight 35 Comments
With fate seemingly lined up against him throughout his Tennessee career, Jonathan Crompton persevered.
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Hooker: More openings than optimism for 2010
Published 11/20/2009 at 9:47 p.m. 82 Comments
On its way to a 5-5 record this season, Tennessee has had to deal with a shortage of talent it has rarely seen.
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UPDATED: WR Hunter, CB Robey added to UT visitors' list
Updated 11/20/2009 at 6:22 p.m. 32 Comments
Two players already committed to other colleges will make official visits to Tennessee this weekend.
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Walk-ons step up after Vols fall down
Published 11/19/2009 at 11:16 p.m. 46 Comments
Lane Kiffin hesitated for about a millisecond when asked if he'd ever coached a team so dependent on walk-ons.
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Vols have at least three official visitors this weekend
Published 11/19/2009 at 6:50 p.m. 47 Comments
Tennessee will host at least three football prospects for official visits this weekend but more may be in the works.
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Kiffin says Berry can run through 'T'
Published 11/18/2009 at 10:19 p.m. 147 Comments
Tennessee coach Lane Kiffin said he would have no issues if All-American junior safety Eric Berry wants to run solo through the pre-game 'T' on Saturday, a designation usually held for seniors for the final home game.
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Kiffin defends '11 months'
Published 11/18/2009 at 10:18 p.m. 121 Comments
Tennessee first-year coach Lane Kiffin offered an explanation for those questioning his recent claim about his football team's spotless police record.
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Thinned linebacker corps a big concern
Published 11/18/2009 at 9:54 p.m. 20 Comments
Injuries will force Tennessee to play linebacker-by-committee Saturday. Now, it's up to the committee members to prove their ready.
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Audio clips of Lane Kiffin, Frank Wilson, Prentiss Waggner and more
Published 11/18/2009 at 7:19 a.m. 1 Comment
Here are the latest audio clips from Dave Hooker.
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Kiffin says No. 1 rule is ‘Protect the team’; will Janzen Jackson return to Vols?
Updated 11/17/2009 at 9:44 p.m. 118 Comments
The University of Tennessee Athletic Department is apparently holding out hope that charges against freshman safety Janzen Jackson will be reduced or dropped, which could lead to his return to the football field.
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Kiffin's non-incident streak intercepted 5 days earlier
Updated 11/18/2009 at 7:52 a.m. 73 Comments
Tennessee's non-incident streak wasn't exactly as advertised.
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UT freshman DB Oliver charged with shoplifting before Memphis game
Updated 11/17/2009 at 6:17 p.m. 354 Comments
Tennessee freshman defensive back Nyshier Oliver was charged with theft by shoplifting just hours before the Vols hosted Memphis on Nov. 7.
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Kiffin says losing assistants is 'a good thing'
Published 11/16/2009 at 8:21 p.m. 64 Comments
Tennessee coach Lane Kiffin, left, said he will help promote assistants like running backs coach Eddie Gran, who has interviewed for the vacant Memphis job.
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Gran interviews for Memphis job
Updated 11/16/2009 at 10:37 a.m. 82 Comments
Tennessee assistant coach Eddie Gran interviewed for the head coaching job at Memphis, a source close to the situation said.
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Alignment issues played a part in run over
Published 11/14/2009 at 8:17 p.m. 117 Comments
OXFORD, Miss. - For just one day, perhaps it's time to change the speed limit on the Ole Miss campus.
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Janzen Jackson's talent may be wasted
Published 11/12/2009 at 11:14 p.m. 122 Comments
Tennessee coach Lane Kiffin is contemplating Janzen Jackson's future at Tennessee. Last week, Kiffin was asked to contemplate Jackson's talent.
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Audio clips from Vladimir Richard, Chad Simmons, Jonathan Crompton
Published 11/12/2009 at 7:18 a.m.
Here are the latest audio clips from Dave Hooker.
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Kiffin sought out Archie Manning before taking UT job
Published 11/12/2009 at midnight 23 Comments
Lane Kiffin sought advice about Tennessee’s football program from former Ole Miss quarterback Archie Manning before becoming the Vols' head coach.
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Jackson learns from mistake
Published 11/11/2009 at 9:19 p.m. 90 Comments
Tennessee safety Janzen Jackson said he wasn't allowed to discuss the specifics of his suspension last week, but hinted there could be an advantage from some time off.
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Vols get commitment from James
Updated 11/10/2009 at 9:16 p.m. 145 Comments
Swooping in via helicopter was nice. But just having Tennessee head coach Lane Kiffin in the stands was enough. “That made me feel wanted,” offensive lineman Jawuan James said after committing to UT Tuesday evening. “That’s the first time a ...
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Playing for 'Coach O'
Published 11/10/2009 at 8:17 p.m. 70 Comments
Tennessee assistant head coach Ed Orgeron isn't talking to the media this week. UT's players aren't so shy.
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Dixon likes his visit to UT
Published 11/09/2009 at 4:52 p.m. 73 Comments
Safety Ahmad Dixon still considers himself committed to Baylor but was clearly impressed by his visit to Tennessee.
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Memphis butt of West's joke
Published 11/08/2009 at midnight 63 Comments
Tennessee wide receiver Denarius Moore makes a touchdown reception over Memphis' Curtis Echols on Saturday night.
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Can Berry intercept history?
Published 11/05/2009 at 8:48 p.m. 36 Comments
One interception. One month of the regular season remaining.
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UT expecting two official visitors
Published 11/05/2009 at 5:51 p.m. 36 Comments
Tennessee is expected to host two official visitors this weekend: Ahmad Dixon and Marques Pair.
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Little Rock running back to pick Auburn on Friday
Updated 11/05/2009 at 10:04 p.m. 26 Comments
Highly rated tailback Michael Dyer is expected to commit to Auburn during a press conference Friday at 10:30 a.m., according to a source close to his recruitment.
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Kiffin adds some new shots at Meyer
Updated 11/04/2009 at 10:10 p.m. 268 Comments
Tennessee coach Lane Kiffin seemed skeptical that Florida coach Urban Meyer would be severely punished for his recent criticism of the SEC's much-maligned football officials.
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Williams weighs in on big success
Published 11/03/2009 at 8:08 p.m. 31 Comments
Dan Williams' recent ascension into one of the top defensive tackles in the SEC had him and the media reminiscing about his, well, bigger days.
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Kiffin says 6 starting positions up for grabs against Memphis
Updated 11/03/2009 at 5:34 p.m. 141 Comments
Competition isn't just reserved for spring practice and preseason camp. Tennessee coach Lane Kiffin sees it as a season-long affair.
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Black jerseys kept in the dark; may be auctioned
Published 11/03/2009 at midnight 128 Comments
“Mum” was the word when it came to producing the University of Tennessee’s first black football jerseys in almost 90 years.
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Thompkins wants to be part of UT rebuilding
Updated 11/02/2009 at 9:34 p.m. 34 Comments
What makes a prospect from three time zones away commit to play for a school without ever visiting its campus? Lane Kiffin.
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Frazier has torn ACL, out for season
Updated 11/02/2009 at 2:49 p.m. 88 Comments
Tennessee linebacker Savion Frazier is out for the season after being diagnosed with a torn anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee on Monday, according to a source close to the situation.
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Vols get second JUCO commitment
Published 11/01/2009 at 9:08 p.m. 76 Comments
Tennessee picked up its second junior college commitment of the weekend on Sunday when receiver Kenbrell Thompkins pledged to be a Vol.
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Defensive end Adams likes UT's atmosphere, commits
Updated 11/01/2009 at 10:28 p.m. 172 Comments
Ken Adams from Copiah-Lincoln Community College in Wesson, Miss., has committed to Tennessee.
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Defense established control from the start
Published 11/01/2009 at 1:13 a.m. 12 Comments
Tennessee's jerseys changed. Its defense didn't. The Vols continued to stifle opposing offenses on Saturday in Neyland Stadium. This time it was South Carolina, which Tennessee beat 31-13.
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Hooker: Jeffrey was best catch in '09 that Vols missed
Published 10/30/2009 at 9:29 p.m. 22 Comments
There's no perfect recruiting class. Yet it will be hard for Tennessee fans not to imagine one this weekend.
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Nine official visitors for UT this weekend
Published 10/29/2009 at 7:31 p.m. 68 Comments
Tennessee will host nine official visitors this weekend for the South Carolina game.
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Reaves' switch remains rocky, almost like Crompton's acceptance
Published 10/29/2009 at 6:18 p.m. 66 Comments
Tennessee quarterbacks coach David Reaves can empathize with pupil Jonathan Crompton. Both have felt the ire of SEC fan bases.
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Vols expecting deep balls from Spurrier
Published 10/28/2009 at 9:58 p.m. 98 Comments
The Tennessee-South Carolina game may well be determined by a match-up of both teams' strengths.
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Vols begin practice with Lil Wayne song; Kiffin gets 'street cred'
Updated 10/28/2009 at 11:57 p.m. 180 Comments
Tennessee began football practice Wednesday to Lil Wayne's new song "Banned From TV" off the "No Ceiling" release, which references Kiffin.
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Kiffin continues to learn about players
Published 10/27/2009 at 11:31 p.m. 51 Comments
Knowledge is power. At least Lane Kiffin hopes so.
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Kiffin about building UT's confidence
Published 10/27/2009 at 7:50 p.m. 14 Comments
Lane Kiffin was asked several times during his weekly press conference Tuesday about being reprimanded by the SEC. Tennessee's head coach reserved comment - as best he could.
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Kiffin won't comment on reprimand
Updated 10/27/2009 at 2:59 p.m. 177 Comments
Lane Kiffin was asked several times during his weekly press conference on Tuesday about being reprimanded by the SEC.
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Orgeron: Favoritism a reality
Published 10/26/2009 at 9:39 p.m. 95 Comments
Lane Kiffin isn't the only Tennessee coach miffed by what the Vols perceived as questionable officiating in Saturday's Alabama game.
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Orgeron not afraid to talk shop
Published 10/26/2009 at 9:11 p.m. 34 Comments
Ed Orgeron, Tennessee's assistant head coach/recruiting coordinator/defensive line, isn't short on titles. Nor was he short on one-liners at Monday's meeting of the Knoxville Quarterback Club.
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Kiffin wastes no time in anguishing over late call
Published 10/24/2009 at 10:30 p.m. 162 Comments
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. - Lane Kiffin refused to question his players Saturday after a heartbreaking, last-second loss to Alabama. Instead, he'll question himself.
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Wes Brown wasn't hurting for incentive against Alabama
Published 10/24/2009 at 10:29 p.m. 9 Comments
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. - Tennessee defensive tackle Wes Brown gave a speech on Friday night that was four years in the making.
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Vols fighting for recruits in Alabama
Published 10/24/2009 at 12:42 a.m. 52 Comments
Lane Kiffin has said he wants Tennessee's football program to emulate Alabama.
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Thompson gets first look at Vols' side of rivalry with Alabama
Updated 10/22/2009 at 11:16 p.m. 58 Comments
Tennessee linebackers coach Lance Thompson downplayed the question when a reporter asked if this was a weird week for him.
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UT expected to offer junior college quarterback Simms
Updated 10/22/2009 at 11:13 p.m. 124 Comments
Tennessee’s recruitment of a junior college quarterback has zeroed in on Matt Simms from El Camino Community College in Torrance, Calif., a source close to his recruitment told the News Sentinel.
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