John Adams

• Adams: UT vs. Memphis gives me chills Published 11/06/2009 at 5:52 p.m. 9 Comments

  Have you heard? Tennessee probably will wear orange jerseys tonight.

• Adams: Tampa, Dallas could be destination for Vols Published 11/05/2009 at 4:02 p.m. 29 Comments

  Last 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.

• Adams: Hardesty hard not to pull for Published 11/03/2009 at 8:07 p.m. 81 Comments

  Before 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.

• Adams: UT's 'how' bigger than 'how much' Published 11/02/2009 at 9:14 p.m. 44 Comments

  Tennessee beat South Carolina 31-13, and first-year coach Lane Kiffin was critical of his offense. My, how things have changed.

• Adams: East shakeup sooner than expected Published 11/01/2009 at 10:03 p.m. 34 Comments

  You 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.

• Adams: Vols' fashion won't matter with wins Published 11/01/2009 at 12:36 a.m. 56 Comments

  Tradition 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.

• Adams' picks panel: It's been a 'McNificent' two months for panel Published 10/30/2009 at 9:27 p.m. 1 Comment

  As the 2009 picks panel heads down the stretch of the regular season, picks panel administrator John McAdams couldn't resist looking back.

• Adams: Nothing scary about picking Vols Published 10/30/2009 at 6:49 p.m. 37 Comments

  So what are you wearing to Halloween night at Neyland Stadium? I'll be disguised as an over-the-hill sportswriter with a receding hairline and a bad knee. Whether I use one or two crutches will be a game-day decision.

• Adams: SEC should fill bowl allotment to limit Published 10/28/2009 at 11:12 p.m. 34 Comments

  The SEC has won three consecutive national championships, and its long-term television hook-ups with CBS and ESPN are the envy of every conference in college football. So how much better could it get?

• Adams: No such thing as bad publicity Published 10/26/2009 at 9:30 p.m. 105 Comments

  The World Series begins Wednesday, and Lane Kiffin is down to his last strike. Let the drama unfold.

• Just like Kiffin, vacuum cleans up Vols Published 10/29/2009 at 5:30 p.m. 55 Comments

  Tennessee has proved it can clean up in recruiting under first-year coach Lane Kiffin.

• Adams: Kiffin just looking out for No. 1 Updated 10/21/2009 at 10:28 p.m. 35 Comments

  Tennessee might be a long way from the top of college football. But it knows what the neighborhood looks like.

• Picks Panel: Schagren, Chaudhuri won't be picked on Published 09/25/2009 at 9:18 p.m. 32 Comments

  Second-year picker Jamey Schagren sifted through the remaining morsels of a Big Mac, then said quietly but emphatically - without changing his expression - "It's my time now."

• Effort sparks 'what if' thoughts on UCLA Updated 09/20/2009 at 1:17 a.m. 51 Comments

  GAINESVILLE, Fla. - Although Tennessee fell short in its upset bid against No. 1-ranked Florida, the feeling afterward didn't compare to the previous Saturday when UT was upset at home by UCLA

• Teague doesn't play like rookie spectator Published 09/05/2009 at 9:55 p.m. 48 Comments

  Tennessee wide receiver Marsalis Teague played like a veteran for most of Saturday afternoon at Neyland Stadium. But he did have a freshman moment.

• Richard has his fill of bad senior seasons Published 09/04/2009 at 10:56 p.m. 5 Comments

  No one should be happier to begin his senior football season than Vladimir Richard. And it's not just because of what happened last season when the Vols went 5-7. It's also because of his other senior season.

• Freshmen dot depth chart Published 08/29/2009 at 9:19 p.m. 12 Comments

  Tennessee's depth chart for the season opener looks like a recruiting poster. In fact, maybe it is. Want to play as a freshman? Then, UT is the place to be. At least, that's what the depth chart reflects. Eight true ...

• Wilks a late addition to receivers Updated 08/24/2009 at 10:04 p.m. 25 Comments

  Tennessee's preseason football camp changed abruptly Monday for redshirt freshman Rod Wilks. After trying to cover receivers the last three weeks, he will try to beat coverage the rest of the preseason.

• For '09 Vols 'it's beyond hungry' Updated 08/19/2009 at 7:28 p.m. 41 Comments

  If Tennessee falters this football season, it won't be for lack of motivation.

• Poole injured at practice Updated 08/07/2009 at 6:43 p.m. 24 Comments

  Tennessee running back Tauren Poole was carted off the field during Friday's practice after injuring his right leg in a passing drill.

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