Commitment to run game will be the difference… MORE
Category Archives: UT Football
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: 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: 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: 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: Pruitt needs decision on Mays before boarding plane
Says Beckwith won’t make trip due to ankle injury… 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: Mays’ attorney: Georgia did not support waiver
Isaacs says Mays left for `emotional well being’… MORE
Statement from Tennessee AD Philip Fulmer on SEC Conference-Only Schedule
The SEC on Thursday announced format for 2020 football season.… MORE
Blogs
LISTEN: ESPN’s Paul Biancardi breaks down Chandler, Vols to NBA Draft, next year’s UT hoops team
Kennedy Chandler play vs. elite players? Where will Johnson/Springer/Pons be drafted?
LISTEN: Preview of Vols Baseball opponent, UF, with Gators PxP voice Steve Russell, plus spring football storylines
Steve previews Vols/Gators baseball series. Why has UF Baseball under-performed?
LISTEN: Preview of Ennis/Lipinets and full show with Showtime Boxing Host Brian Custer
Why do we still have all the letter belts in boxing? MMA & boxing fans shared?
Jimmy’s blog: Were Vols overrated or simply under perform?
Talent was there, chemistry and consistency were not
Silverberg: All 68 teams in the 2021 NCAA Tournament
A look at each first round matchup in the NCAA Tournament, featuring notes on all 68 teams.
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