Commitment to run game will be the difference… MORE
Category Archives: Jimmy Hyams
Jimmy’s blog: Kentucky tames overrated Tennessee
Inconsistency, poor offense continue to plague Vols… MORE
Jimmy’s blog: Dale Jones would love shot at being UT D-coordinator
VFL has done a great job at Appy State… MORE
Jimmy’s blog: Kevin White lists 2 keys to being effective athletic director
Says key to hiring good coaches is homework… MORE
Jimmy’s blog: Kevin White discouraged son from becoming athletic director
But believes son has skill set to return UT to `magical’ place… MORE
Jimmy’s blog: Heupel to get six-year $4 million a year contract
A year could be added to deal if NCAA sanctions… MORE
Jimmy’s blog: Tennessee football job not what it used to be
Right coach with right staff, right QB can turn it around … MORE
Jimmy’s blog: Pruitt retains Dallas law firm to fight UT firing for cause
Attorney says firing more about UT saving money that based on facts… MORE
Jeremy Pruitt fired at UT, Fulmer to retire when AD replacement found.
Fulmer to step down when replacement found … MORE
Jimmy’s blog: UT hires Steele on defensive staff
Former Auburn DC returns to alma mater … MORE
Vols turn to Vescovi, Johnson for clutch free throws
Blocks, steals help carry UT to win over Arkansas
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Jimmy’s blog: Buchanan said he didn’t want to leave UT but couldn’t get cleared
Said NFL doctors have cleared him to play, so he’s transferring… MORE
Jimmy’s blog: Pope explains decision to enter transfer portal
Tight end wants to catch passes to help his NFL goal… MORE
Jimmy’s blog: Tennessee tames Vandy behind solid defensive effort
Thompson, Jones help snap six-game losing streak… MORE
Jimmy’s blog: Vols not quite up to task of stopping Trask
But Vols engineer two long scoring drives, shut down Florida run game… MORE
Jimmy’s blog: Pruitt would accept bowl bid with losing record
Gray eyes 1,000-yard season in 10 games … MORE
Jimmy’s blog: Gray matters, propels UT offense
But key turnovers and flopping get red flagged … MORE
Jimmy’s blog: Guarantano’s disaster play costs UT chance to upset Auburn
UT has lost 5 in a row by double digits for fist time in program history… MORE
Jimmy’s blog: Vols seek to avoid longest losing skid in 32 years
Another great game by Guarantano would help… MORE
Jimmy’s blog: Springer said he wants to make teammates better
Says this isn’t championship or bust but likes UT’s talent … MORE
Jimmy’s blog: Vols collapse in 2nd half again, fall to Arkansas
Losing to first-year rebuilding team not a good look … MORE
Jimmy’s blog: Arkansas coach concerned about UT run game
Pittman glad Franks pick the Razorbacks
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Jimmy’s blog: Some Vols have false positives, return to practice
UT must correct third-down deficiencies
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Jimmy’s blog: Tennessee announces season-ticket policy for basketball
Capacity will be limited to about 4,000… MORE
Jimmy’s blog: Barnes says UT plans to open season Nov. 25
Barnes praises Anosike, says freshmen still learning… MORE
Jimmy’s blog: Eight-month stretch was a wild ride for UT’s Vescovi
Guard worked on fitness, quickness, shot in Uruguay… MORE
Jimmy’s blog: Have the Vols really closed the gap on Alabama?
UT won’t contend in the East without better QB play
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Jimmy’s blog: Vols get flagged for lack of discipline, effort
UY must shorten game, defend wideouts to beat Bama… MORE
Jimmy’s blog: Barnes discusses scheduling, COVID and attendance at TBA
Barnes like versatility he has at point guard … MORE
Jimmy’s blog: Harper says season-opening tourney canceled
Likes newcomers, team chemistry, depth… MORE
Jimmy’s blog: BREAKING NEWS: Tennessee Ath. Dept. implements tiered salary reduction
Could cut $1.6 million over next 8 months… MORE
Jimmy’s blog: Vols suffer worse loss to Kentucky since 1935
Angry Pruitt questions play call, effort, commitment of team… MORE
Jimmy’s blog: Run game, stopping run crucial for UT against Kentucky
Vols must also be more efficient on third downs… MORE
Jimmy’s blog: We flag Tennessee’s performance against Georgia: Defense OK for 3 quarters.
Turnovers, penalties, offensive line were the downfall… MORE
Jimmy’s blog: Second-half meltdown dooms Tennessee
Turnovers, poor line play lead to rout against Georgia… MORE
Jimmy’s blog: Vols must keep pace with Georgia run game
Vols must be efficient converting first downs and in red zone… MORE
Jimmy’s blog: We throw flags at Tennessee, the good and bad
Offense was efficient against Missouri but secondary needs improvement… MORE
Jimmy’s blog: Tennessee efficient in roaring past Missouri
Vols go 4-for-4 on fourth down, 5-for-5 in red zone… MORE
Jimmy’s blog: Throwing flags after Tennessee opener
Green flags are a go, red flags suggest stop doing that… MORE
Jimmy’s blog: UT plays in spurts but wins opener
Pruitt proud team showed courage in dealing with adversity… MORE
Jimmy’s blog: SEC coach says it’s a big year for Fisher
Kiffin, Leach have big rebuilding jobs, coaches say… MORE
Jimmy’s blog: Pruitt needs decision on Mays before boarding plane
Says Beckwith won’t make trip due to ankle injury… MORE
Jimmy’s blog: SEC coaches like Florida offense, Georgia defense
Are Muschamp, Mason on the hot seat?… MORE
Jimmy’s blog: SEC coaches see Alabama bounce back
Despite LSU’s losses, Tigers will be tough… MORE
Jimmy’s blog: SEC coaches applaud job Pruitt has done
Coach inherited `worst Tennessee team in my lifetime’… MORE
Jimmy’s blog: UT’s Smith furious NCAA hasn’t cleared Mays
Said decision is `asinine’… MORE
Jimmy’s blog: NCAA should grant Mays’ waiver request
SEC should help if concerned about student-athletes well being… MORE
Jimmy’s blog: Barnes believes college basketball will be played
But UT coach said key is getting fall sports going… MORE
Jimmy’s blog: Mays’ attorney: Georgia did not support waiver
Isaacs says Mays left for `emotional well being’… MORE
Jimmy’s blog: Knoxville Challenger canceled due to pandemic
Tennis tournament rescheduled for November 2021… MORE
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Jimmy’s blog: Heupel offenses will outdo Leach attack
Commitment to run game will be the difference
Jimmy’s blog: Kentucky tames overrated Tennessee
Inconsistency, poor offense continue to plague Vols
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Jimmy’s blog: Dale Jones would love shot at being UT D-coordinator
VFL has done a great job at Appy State
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