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Yikes, looks more like a mutiny than just the everyday transfer. Don't often see significant number of decorated players from successful programs just get up and leave. Unhappy no doubt, but why are they unhappy?

A thrill for Climer is when he can post any negative "I told you so" on UT athletics, football in particular. In this case he's been patiently waiting for other news outlets to pick up on Dooley so he can justify his effort of fanning the fire. He will be so disappointed when we check in with 9-10 wins this fall and Dooley gets an extension! Of course he'll hide his disappointment, but Climer is a phoney (like Adams) and we all know it.

Yesterday a memphis radio station (WHBQ 560AM) was saying from the people they were talking to that he was leaning to the Vols but Florida wasn't giving up. With no scholly available from either ky or memphis state I got to like our chances. If Martin doesn't get him this will be a big step-back for the future.

I grew up in middle Tennesse and listened to Munson broadcast the Commodores and Nashville Vols baseball games. When he left for Georgia I remember how surprised I was by his vigor in turning against Vandy now that he had become a Dog. I was naive but learned as a young boy that your allegiance goes to whoever writes the check. Anyway, his style was unique for that time, but he wasn't near the professional or had the class of John Ward.

Both coaches on the hot seat with Nutt's probably the warmest. The embarassing loss to Vandy has most likely doomed Nutt and losses will really pile up as we get into more conference play (wish the Vols had 'em again). I think it may be the curse of the "Rebel Black Bear". Bring back the Colonel - we couldn't be doing any worse.

49 pairs of shoes sounds like a "smoking gun". That by itself is some money (especially for a college student) but I wonder what else this student/athlete has that is a little out of the ordinary. Maybe not a deal as good as what Terrel Pryor had but not that bad either.

The Rebels have a ways to go and they apparently have a good group of freshmen, but the Western Division is a beast and improvement will be slow to show. I saw Brassell play in h.s and I think he is the real deal. But bottom line is the Rebs will struggle this year and Nutt will probably be gone. Oxford is a tough gig.

Probably a big misconception about Vandy's academic entrance requirements when it comes to athletes. Vandy is a private school and therefore can impose whatever entrance standards they wish on athletes (and don't have to make it public) as long as it at least the NCAA minimium requirement. It is a fact that Vandy has discussed and considered easing entrance requirements in the past for athletes but being private they don't have to publicly disclose the outcome. With that said, even if Vandy has in some cases eased requirements they probably still have higher requirements than anyone else in the SEC.

I agree with you. I'm no expert either but we all know Scotty's game is too inconsistent. I read where Tobias is undoubtedly NBA ready now, but I don't see it. He excelled this year with more blue collar work than pure NBA talent. If either player can make the NBA I think it will be short lived. That said, good luck to both and make they make millions.

Well said. He turned on family, friends and fans and heard the reaction so this is his payback, and what better choice than our biggest rival. He may find some satisfaction as a second teamer (but sabin will start him against us), but we are better off without him.

Considering what TN & Pearl has accomplished I'm a little surprised that we settled on this hire. Hopefully he'll turn out to be a great pick, but a little surprised too about the apparent lack of interest in playing overseas. Maybe a little short-handed but I would think the practice/games would only be positive for a new coach evaluating his team early.

I like Ben and hope the best for him, but he probably is toast. I tore my achilles and the fear of tearing it again shook my confidence and I never was the same. I can't imagine doing it again to my other heel. Good luck to Ben.

I remember T-Rob and his Auburn performance. He was incredible. One of my top 5 games I ever watched (never saw so many balloons). He was a great talent that couldn't or wouldn't handle adversity in the right way. I'm sorry to hear that his life is apparently still in disarray.

Lighten up all you goodie-two-shoes! Man, we've all done some stupid things but in most cases we got away with it. Some of you mamby, pamby types are acting like he was just released from prison. He's on a short leash so let it go! Besides, it's Ole Miss we're talking about, not TN.

No doubt Albert is in Shanahan's dog house and he should be. Except for a few years during his h.s., college, and pro experiences, Albert for the most part has been a malcontent and showed it again during this off-season. So maybe Shanahan is being a little tough on Albert. So what? He needs it! The Redskins have paid him an extraodinary amount of money and the least Albert can do is be in proper physical shape for the Redskins. As for your interpretation of the unfair treatment that Shanahan is giving Albert, I don't buy it. The NFL would be all over unfair treatment. I think you also qualify for a box of tissues - the patterned variety (flowers perhaps), extra strong but VERY sensitive to touch.

He may be rich, he may be physically talented, but every now and then he wants to remind us that in some ways he is truly a Fat Albert (and he doesn't need Bill Cosby's help - he can do it all by himself).

I believe your Dons won the state in the 63-64 school year. I don't recall if Denney had already graduated or not. The Dons didn't do it pretty, but dominated teams with their strength, toughness and fundamentals. Denney played basketball liked he played football and was a monster in the paint. His teammates (starters) all made their mark in athletics.

Nutt's credibility took a hit? He's done very well at Arkansas and these two years at Ole Miss (two bowl victories). Mustain's parents tried to tell Nutt how to best use their son (rather bold don't you think?) and when that didn't work to their satisfaction he transfers to USC and got beat out by a 18 year old true freshman. Credibility? I'd say you are the one without credibility.

With our inexperience at QB & OL we will probably struggle in all but the UTM game. Ky will win someday (I was at Neyland for their last win) and this year will be their best chance. But with that said, I wouldn't sell these coaches short. I think they'll "coach 'em up and we'll see a 6-6 season, maybe 7-5 tops.

It's bad enough that we had this brawl and a off-duty cop was hurt, but however this finally turns out you can bet that ESPN will not give us the benefit of the doubt and be as negative and hard on UT as possible. Anything, big deal or little deal that can reflect poorly on UT is and will be magnified by ESPN. Oh sure, they'll throw us a crumb every now and then, but generally speaking I think it has been that way since we made such a stink about ESPN's support and validation of the Downtown Athletic Club's outright and in your face campaigning for a defensive player to win the Heistman and snubbing Peyton.

I was there when Higdon's W.KY bb team played A.P.S.U in Clarksville and we "peayed" on them. But besides W.Ky. getting beat that night, Higon's coaching staff brillantly decided not to start their regular starting line-up (including Jim McDaniel - All American) for either all or most of the first half. The Peay was so motivated from the lack of respect and beat 'em even when the starters returned. I guess Higdon wasn't so lucky that night. Let's Go Peay!

The stadium & field are beautiful. But as I watch from my upper deck seats and feel the vibrations caused by our enthusiastic fans, my thoughts never linger far from the stories of what lies under the sod. Over the years I've heard all kinds of stories of caves and sink holes under our stadium and field that had to be dealt with. I never put a whole of truth into it simply because I couldn't see how such a discovery could be kept quiet. I guess it just adds to the excitement.

I was a little surprised that Gooch looked as good as he did and no previous offers. Maybe a reason for that is that he plays center and that position can be sterotyped as not being able to play multiple positions. Maybe not the perfect size and speed either for some and he did come about his weight very fast. And maybe the Butte College program doesn't get a lot of attention. In any case I think a nice pick up for so late in the year. And you never know who is going to surprise - no big programs offered Harry Galbraith and looked what he accomplished through hard work and determination (not a prediction). Give the kid a chance, you just never know. Go Vols and Go Gooch!

Ole Miss should be ashamed? You clearly are not one of our brighter big orange fans. The Tad seats a little over 8,000. Oxford's population is just over 19,000. You do the math.....if you can.

Good time for cal to get this contract - no test takers caught yet, no reports of paying expenses for player's kin to accompany team trips yet, ncaa not sniffying around yet, all in all a good time to get this done. But I'm guessing too that he has hit the high water mark for his bb career at ky, so the timing is especially right. However, to think you can reload and continue to experience great success with one and done players every year isn't rational. Academics won't be a concern if your only gonna play just one year, but when you are recruiting "ballers" instead of student athletes your gonna eventually have ncaa problems and you just need a year or two of that and you'll see the wheels come flying off.