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For some reason I lost interest in professional football years ago. I pretty much watched college or when I could watch a really good high school play. The only time I will watch a professional football game now-a-days is when Peyton Manning is playing on TV. I think the guy not only is one of the best Quarterbacks that I have ever seen but is also one of the classiest. I think we are very fortunate that he chose Tennessee.

Very good post. I think we have a very good coach in Butch Jones and like you, I also think Franklin is a good coach for Vandy and I am sure they will try everything in their power to hang onto him. I really like coach Jones. He has already got inside me and motivated me. If he can do that to me and thousand's of other fan's he can do that to a recruit. My definition of a great coach is one that can get into a person's mind and motivate them. Anyone can draw play's on a board. Let's just say I am really looking forward to Vandy coming into Knoxville next year.

I agree with you. But ya know, that's the way I like it. If we play them and beat them it would be a tremendous accomplishment. You better bring your A game to do it and you better be right mentally. That's what Pat was good at, getting her team right mentally. Pat was a tough women that never backed down from anyone and she passed that on to her players. I am hoping Holly will be able to do that with her team but that remains to be seen.

Your post is completely irrelevant. Last year was last year under a different coach and this year is this year with Butch Jones. I think Butch Jones has a very good chance too do very well at Tennessee. If he coaches his team like his assistants are organized on the sidelines (Orange & White game) he will be very successful. All the coaches seemed to know exactly what they were doing and seemed to work very well together.

The first game is over so let's just "flush it" to quote Raven. The only thing that matters now is what we do from now on. One positive thing that came out of that first game is we know now that we can play with Oklahoma and we can beat them if we go out there and execute. Before the game we did not know if we could play with them or not. Go Lady Vol's.

Tennessee is going to have to come out hitting the ball if it want's to win anymore games in the tournament. Chavanne, Dotson, Gibson, and Shipman have been much too quiet. They need to come out and show everyone what they got.

I thought Hammond really did a great job of base running and Lewis did a great job of clutch hitting, which is something that the Lady Vol's lacked the whole game. What can you say about Ellen Renfroe; I thought she was just fantastic. These girls are nothing but first class (blue chip) all the way. I wish them nothing but the best.

When the Gators scored two runs in the fifth to make it 3-2, I thought now we are going to find out what the Lady Vol's are made of. Well I guess we all found out. I thought the Lady Vol's answered the challenge very well. I thought Ellen pitched well, keeping a very good hitting Florida team off balance the whole game. But I was mostly impressed with the way the girls hit the ball in the sixth.

I Care. She is a five star and 4th rated player in the class of 2014. She would be a great addition too the team.

For my money the greatest running back in NFL History was Jim Brown. He was 6'2" 232 lbs. He would simply run right over you or out run you. I have never seen a running back (in my opinion) that could measure up to him. Maybe the Vols have one coming in next year.

I will be very interested to see who makes the team and then who starts.

I will never forget the 1985 team that beat Miami and Michael Irvin in the 1986 Sugar Bowl. I enjoyed watching that game as much or more as I enjoyed watching the Vols win the National Championship in 1998. I will never forget Jeff Powell's 60 yard run and what Frank Broyles said in describing it. "He just ran right by a man that has world class track speed". Also don't forget the miracle at South Bend.

I agree with your whole post but only have a comment on your last paragraph. I don't understand the extension either. To me Hart is just doing his job. We don't even know how Butch Jones will work out yet. I guess I am not used to money "loosely" being thrown around like that, especially since we were supposed to be hurting for money.

All I know is what's past is past and what's now is now. I think Bray made a big mistake leaving early for the draft; he obviously did not buy into what coach Jones was going to expect. But you know that's what life is all about, making choices and then making that choice pay off. I think a year under Butch Jones would have paid off big time for him. I wish him nothing but the best.

I thought the defense looked much improved over last year. That interception looked big time to me. I thought the quarterback's got harassed and didn't get time to throw on a lot of plays. I like what I see. I think Coach Jones has got us headed in the right direction.

Ya know I don't think we are as far off as some people think we are (Mike). One key player can make a huge difference in basketball because there are only five players. You take Dolson out of the Uconn lineup and you don't have near the rebounding and defense. If Lewis is not in there for Uconn I wonder how often Stewart gets open. You also have to remember that Uconn has not had the injuries that Tennessee has had in the last five years. Maybe we should look into a better pre season conditioning program; it wouldn't hurt to look at it. As far as Holly is concerned, maybe she could be a little tougher. Pat was tough because she played against her brothers so she new what it took to beat a man. Also she was very strong for a women as she could throw a 100 pound sack of feed over her shoulder and pick up a 60 pound bag of dog food with the other arm. I like Holly as I think she can coach the game, I just think she needs to look into the mental aspect of the game a little more. Maybe she needs to start calling her team guys (Geno calls his players guys). Like I said I don't think we are far off at all. One key player and a few adjustments and we will be right there.

I believe all three Tennessee recruits have signed.

I thought Adams told it pretty much like it was. Some people can handle the truth and some people can't.

I here the McDonald's High School All-American Game will be on ESPN tonight. Mercedes Russell and Jordan Reynolds will be playing in the game. It will be a good chance to get a look at them.

I am looking forward to watching the game. I think it is a tremendous oppertunity for the Lady Vols.

John Adams Quote:
In fact, Williams should have had an opportunity to make more plays in the second half during which she took only one shot.
But the ball kept going to Simmons as if she were at the top of her game. She followed a 1-for-7 first half by missing all eight second-half shots, including a layup.

I think Adams makes a good point. Get the ball to the player that is hot. After a one for seven first half by Simmons and the way Williams was playing you have to get it to her. Maybe in the next game Simmons will have the hot hand.

I started to believe in this team when they went down to Georgia Tech and then went to Miami and beat them both on their home court. To me that was impressive especially since Miami had a long winning streak going on their home court. Then when I saw them dismantle North Carolina I really thought too myself, this team has something special. And last but not least they won the SEC championship despite having three key injuries. I love this team and I think that if they stay close together and play smart as "one", I believe that they can have a lot of fun and could accomplish something special. Just remember that you are Tennessee and that you are as good as anyone out there. I wish you all the best.

With Izzy in there we should be able to get right up in their guards face. Izzy will be covering the back door. I look for us too roll big time. Only a fool makes the same mistake twice and I don't think these Lady Vols are fools. I will be there cheering them on. GO LADY VOLS!

I would not bet on that if I were you because I think that you will lose. I have been around the block a few times and I know a workaholic when I see one. Any workaholic that I have ever seen has been very successful. There are exceptions to the rule but I think Butch Jones is going to be very hard to beat. Anyone that loves what he is doing as much as he does I don't think it is smart to bet against him.

When Simmons is having a off day shooting she needs to be looking for the player that is shooting the ball well and not trying to force things herself. She needs to play smarter. She needs to realize that even if she does not score a lot of points she can do things to get other players open for the good shot. If you are their main focus get the ball to someone that is hot or open. She seems to think that she has to score a lot of points every game she plays in or she doesn't think she plays well. She really needs to just let the game come to her and go from there. Once Simmons get's a good understanding of how the game is played I think she will be one of the best.