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HOOVER, Ala. – South Carolina fans for years to come will recall only sour memories when thinking of the 2013 Tennessee game.Marquez North’s incredible catch, Connor Shaw’s worst performance in a Gamecock uniform, Steve Spurrier’s play-calling down the stretch and Michael Palardy’s 19-yard field goal as time expired will be among the more prominent of thoseContinue reading “Tennessee still relishes 2013 victory over USC”

KNOXVILLE – Just when it looked as if the Tennessee defense was returning to its early season form, news came Monday that the Vols will likely be without three of their regular players Saturday against Missouri. Hours after Tennessee coach Butch Jones said there is no process that will allow him to appeal the suspensionContinue reading “Crowder injured”

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — After overcoming multiple injuries to create more running room and allow fewer sacks this season, Tennessee’s offensive line is gearing up for one of its toughest tests. Tennessee takes the Southeastern Conference’s second-leading rushing attack into Missouri, which ranks fifth among all Football Bowl Subdivision teams in scoring defense and eighthContinue reading “Tennessee offensive line making big strides amid adversity”

Tennessee Mack Crowder, Offensive Line AJ Johnson, Linebacker Curt Maggitt, Defensive End https://www.theadvocate.com/baton_rouge/sports/lsu/article_3b9dba1c-67bd-5bd2-9eef-60c641688b48.html Tennessee still relishes 2013 victory over USC Crowder injured Tennessee offensive line making big strides amid adversity SEC media days representatives 2014 Previews: Tennessee Volunteers Vols Release 2013 Preseason Depth Chart Vols search for right mix 2015 Tennessee Depth Chart – Post-Spring Projections “86% of a student-athlete’s time isContinue reading “SEC media days representatives”

If win-loss records were determined by bravado and bull hockey, Tennessee’s Butch Jones would have a team in the national title game every year. Jones has done a good job selling the illusion of improvement, but the Vols had better hope he can continue to recruit well – because success in the present day isn’t coming. TennesseeContinue reading “2014 Previews: Tennessee Volunteers”

before the spring Orange and White game at Neyland Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Randy Sartin-USA TODAY Sports If fans were hoping Butch Jones would give some insight into who his starting quarterback will be this season, they were disappointed today with the release of Tennessee’s first 2013 depth chart. The Vols listed junior Justin Worley andContinue reading “Vols Release 2013 Preseason Depth Chart”

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee freshman Jashon Robertson’s improbable rise to a potential starting role underscores the Volunteers’ precarious situation on the offensive line. Robertson enrolled at Tennessee this summer, so he didn’t participate in spring practice. He spent the first few days of training camp on the defensive line before moving to offense. NowContinue reading “Vols search for right mix”

Fifteen practices down and several important freshmen still to come, the Vols head into the long summer months with far more answers than questions in not just their starting lineup, but the entire two-deep for the first time in many years.  A coach in his third year and two straight top ten recruiting classes haveContinue reading “2015 Tennessee Depth Chart – Post-Spring Projections”

It’s been said by a number of coaches over the past several seasons – the most important hire on your staff should be your strength coach. “We did a study, and about 86% of a student athlete’s time is spent with your strength and conditioning staff.” Butch Jones explains in the clip. ” So he’s [strength coachContinue reading ““86% of a student-athlete’s time is spent with your strength staff””

Offensive Strength: The passing game. Quarterback Tyler Bray and wideouts Da’Rick Rogers (maybe) and Justin Hunter form one of the most talented QB-WR combos in the nation. Toss in an elite recruiting class at wideout and tight end Mychal Rivera and the Vols boast one of the best passing attacks in the country. Offensive Weakness: Everything else.Continue reading “Tennessee Volunteers 2012 Spring Preview”