Spring Storyline: It's all about Dooley Mar 13, 2010
It's safe to say that it's an unusual time in world of University of Tennessee football. No one expected the Vols to enter spring practice with a new head coach and I am sure Mike Hamilton didn't expect the weeks leading up to the start of spring practice being about differing opinions on his new head coach. (Tennessee Sports -- Rivals.com)
Spring storyline: What's the story on Wilcox? Mar 12, 2010
A week from today, the Tennessee football team will be on the practice field. For the players and for fans, the curiosity and anticipation will be high next Thursday as Derek Dooley and his staff hit the practice field for the first of 15 workouts this spring. (Tennessee Sports -- Rivals.com)
Spring football to highlight alot of changes Mar 10, 2010
By Senior Writer InsideTennesseeDate: Mar 9, 2010 A week from Thursday will mark the opening of a new era of Tennessee Football for the second straight year. Spring Media Day will be Wednesday March 17th with practice beginning the following day. (InsideTennessee.com)
Spring storyline: The quarterback race Mar 9, 2010
With spring practice set to start in a week from Thursday, the Tennessee football team is getting a week of R and R as it's spring break. As the first official workouts under Derek Dooley start next week, the assumption by most is that senior Nick Stephens will be the Vols starting quarterback at the end of spring practice and next season. (Tennessee Sports -- Rivals.com)
Vols courting Georgia defensive end Mar 8, 2010
It appears the Tennessee football program plans on spending quite a bit of time this year in Gainesville, Georgia. Not only are the Vols trying to re-acquire the commitment of linebacker A.J. Johnson, but they are hot on the trail of defensive end Sterling Bailey. (Tennessee Sports -- Rivals.com)
Kelly's debut quick but memorable Mar 4, 2010
" There is a buzz that surrounds Kelly, making it easy to forget he is all of 20 years old. "You get up this morning and I saw [Tennessee football coach] Phil Fulmer getting interviewed about him," said Red Sox manager Terry Francona. "People are caring about what he's doing. I walked by him yesterday and somebody had mentioned something about our signs, and I saw his eyes. (MLB.com -- Boston Red Sox)
Tennessee football coaching staff salaries Feb 24, 2010
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Richardson eager to learn more about Vols, new staff Feb 17, 2010
The state of Virginia has been good to the Tennessee football program over the years. Tennessee dove back into Virginia earlier this month to steal talented wide receiver Justin Hunter, who had previously been an LSU commitment. (Tennessee Sports -- Rivals.com)
Two ex-Vols pass away Feb 15, 2010
A pair of former Tennessee football players who played significant roles on two of the more memorable teams in Vols history died Thursday, one in Knoxville and one in New York. Daryle Smith, a Knoxville native and former lineman who started at offensive tackle for the 1985 SEC and Sugar Bowl championship squad, died at UT Medical Center. (InsideTennessee.com)
Vol slogan: 'All your might' Feb 11, 2010
The University of Tennessee in conjunction with Adidas and the Vol Network announces The Tennessee Football POWER TEE Shirt campaign and the POWER TEE Shirt slogan, ALL YOUR MIGHT, for the 2010 football season ... Fans are encouraged to the buy shirts over the summer and then wear The 2010 Tennessee Football POWER TEE shirt to the opening home SEC game versus the Gators as the Vols hope to create a Sea of Orange in Neyland Stadium ... The 2010 Tennessee Football POWER TEE shirt... (InsideTennessee.com)
Wilcox to coordinate Vol D Feb 5, 2010
Date: Feb 3, 2010 Securing commitments from defensive prospects would've been easier for new Tennessee football coach Derek Dooley if he'd had a coordinator in place during the recruiting process. But Dooley was determined to get the right fit, even if it meant waiting until Signing Day to announce a hire. (InsideTennessee.com)
37 from UT make SEC honor roll Jan 31, 2010
The Tennessee football team landed 20 student-athletes among 37 UT recipients on the 2009 Southeastern Conference Fall Academic Honor Roll, as released Friday by SEC Commissioner Mike Slive. Five Vols, all from within the state of and all regular contributors on the football field during their playing days, were selected to the SECs honor roll for the fourth time. (InsideTennessee.com)
UT spending big on coaches Jan 26, 2010
Tennessee switching sidelines for coming season: The University of Tennessee football team will be on a different sideline when the season kicks off Sept. 4 against the University of Tennessee-Martin. The Volunteers players and coaches will be on the west sideline for the first time since 1994, when the Southeastern Conference created a policy that barred student seating directly behind a visiting team bench. (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)
Tennessee no longer leader for Cullen Jan 25, 2010
If you don't believe it, call any University of Tennessee football Fan. Someone else that can tell you are some of the prospects that are being recruited by the Vols. (RainbowSportsNetwork.com)
Ruffin McNeill named new ECU coach Jan 22, 2010
Middle Tennessee football coach Rick Stockstill has withdrawn as a candidate for East Carolina's job. Linval Joseph, a tackle who anchored a defense that helped East Carolina capture back-to-back Conference USA championships, will forgo his senior season and enter the NFL draft. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Police: Mich. woman bites off sisters nose Jan 21, 2010
Jan. 20: An upset University of Tennessee football fan files paperwork to name a local sewage plant after the school's departing coach. WBIR's Anthony Welsch reports. (MSNBC -- Crime)
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While Tuesday's biggest story was the ongoing search for a defensive coordinator there was plenty of other activity going on in the realm of Tennessee football. Chief among that 'other activity' was a late-night commitment for new Tennessee head coach Derek Dooley, as the new-man in town logged some heavy miles on the recruiting trail and saw it pay off. (Tennessee Sports -- Rivals.com)
Georgia's Dixon impressed in Knoxville Jan 20, 2010
The state of Georgia has been kind to the Tennessee football program over the years. And Vol fans are hoping their latest Peach state pick-up will be successful. (Tennessee Sports -- Rivals.com)
MTSU coach says no to ECU Jan 20, 2010
Middle Tennessee football coach Rick Stockstill has withdrawn as a candidate for East Carolina's job ... Middle Tennessee football coach Rick Stockstill has withdrawn as a candidate for East Carolina's job. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Harbach Blog...UT Will Be OK Jan 19, 2010
In one day the University of Tennessee football program has been turned on its head with former Head Coach Lane Kiffin taking over at Southern Cal. My immediate reaction to this was that Kiffin took the easier job and I cant blame him for that. Coaching at Tennessee or any SEC program is not easy, in just the past couple years two coaches with undefeated seasons were fired after 10 plus years of service to their universities (one of them being his alma materFulmer), a coach resigned/took a... (GenesPage.com)
JaWuan James returns to Tennessee as Vols assess damage Jan 19, 2010
It will take a few of years to assess the damage Lane Kiffin caused the Tennessee football program with this selfish antics. But the initial blast to recruiting seems to be over and certainly wasn t as devastating as it could have been. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Dooley's dad reluctant to wear Vols' orange Jan 17, 2010
jpg Special New Tennessee football coach Derek Dooley, right, poses with athletic director Mike Hamilton after Dooley was introduced as coach on Friday night. Special New Tennessee football coach Derek Dooley, right, poses with athletic director Mike Hamilton after Dooley was introduced as coach on Friday night. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Kiffin 's exit no great loss Jan 17, 2010
We can rest assured that we all have a better perspective on it than Tennessee football fans. - Speaking of the Volunteers, I must have missed the memo on what makes Lane Kiffin such a coaching catch. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Dooley says he's ready for Tennessee football challenge Jan 17, 2010
Derek Dooley wants everyone to know he's got a mind of his own. That's why he chose not to play football at Georgia, where his father made his name coaching. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Opinion: Vols AD drops ball on coaching hire Jan 16, 2010
And for Mike Hamilton's next act, he'll make the University of Tennessee football program completely disappear ... Welcome to Tennessee football, 2010. (MSNBC -- Sports)
The Search Is Over Jan 16, 2010
The most chaotic week in memory for the Tennessee football program looks to be arriving at some closure. As an unexpected coaching search has moved into its third day, Tennessee looks to have found its next head coach in Louisiana Tech's Derrick Dooley. (Tennessee Sports -- Rivals.com)
Talk of respect rallies players Jan 16, 2010
As Derek Dooley's name started to surface Thursday morning, the Vol nation collectively asked, "Who?" And so did most of the Tennessee football team. By Friday night, Dooley was a Vol and his football team gladly welcomed him. (Tennessee Sports -- Rivals.com)
Derek Dooley introduced as Tennessee football coach Jan 16, 2010
By Derick E. Hingle, US Presswire. Derek Dooley will become the head coach at Tennessee after going 17-20 in three seasons as head coach at Louisiana Tech. (USA Today -- Sports)
Another Texas safety to visit Rocky Top Jan 15, 2010
While Loften admitted not knowing much about the Tennessee Football program, the one thing he is fully aware of all the accolades that Vol Safety picked up this past season. I know what kind of career Eric Berry had at Tennessee the past three years, Loften said. (Phog.net)
Kiffin Hired By USC After 1 Year At Tenn. Jan 15, 2010
"I know that I can walk out of here and say this, that we've been here for 14 months and there's not one day I didn't give everything I had to the Tennessee football program," Kiffin said. "We're leaving here 14 months later a lot better team than we were 14 months ago.". (KFOXTV.com, TX)
REACTION: Fans, players upset over Kiffin Jan 14, 2010
But the student and playerunrest over losing a coach that went 7-6 in his only season isn't the only problem facing the Tennessee football program. There comes the task of finding a replacement. (USA Today -- Sports)
Brown steadying the ship, confirms candidacy Jan 14, 2010
Lane Kiffin's decision to leave for the vacant USC job with little to no warning on Tuesday evening has thrown the Tennessee football program into a never-before-seen state of chaos and uncertainty. On Wednesday afternoon athletics director Mike Hamilton promised a quick end to the uncertainty with what he said will be speedy search and acquisition process. (Tennessee Sports -- Rivals.com)
Fennelly: Kiffin a traitor Jan 14, 2010
A mob gathered outside the Tennessee football complex on the off chance they could curse at Kiffin's car if it sped off. Someone set a mattress on fire. (Tampa Bay Online, FL -- Sports)
Kiffin promises clean program in return to USC Jan 14, 2010
The response was unanimous: "No!"(AP Photo/Wade Payne, File) Former University of Tennessee football coach Lane Kiffin boards a privatejet Wednesday, Jan. 13, 2010 in Knoxville, Tenn ... (AP Photo/Knoxville News Sentinel, Amy Smotherman) Former University of Tennessee football coach Lane Kiffin talks to reporters on his way out of the University of Tennessee Neyland-Thompson Sports Complex Wednesday, Jan 13, 2010 in Knoxville, Tenn. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Low: Knoxville noise » Jan 13, 2010
Tennessee football will go on ... "But he said it was his dream job, and I guess he had to do what he had to do. Good luck to him. Tennessee football will go on." ... "It's been an exciting time, and I know that I can walk out of here and say this: We've been here for 14 months, and there's not one day that I didn't give everything I had to the Tennessee football program," Kiffin said. (ESPN -- College Football)
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After enjoying nearly two decades of stability, the Tennessee football program is searching for it's second head coach in 14 months after the shocking departure of Lane Kiffin for USC on Monday night. Names like Texas defensive coordinator Will Muschamp have already surfaced, and rumors are swirling about what direction Tennessee might turn. (Tennessee Sports -- Rivals.com)
Vols' class » Jan 13, 2010
Tennessee Football Recruiting 2010 - ESPN. Camps nes. (ESPN -- Recruiting)
High school over, Bray heads to Tennessee Jan 10, 2010
Harold Walters wrote on Dec 16, 2009 7:53 PM:" As a Tennessee Football fan, I'm excited about the future exploits of Tyler Bray as the Quarterback for the Vols. I was very impressed with recent comments he made about star status. He was appreciative of the adoration shown him by fans and students at Kingsbury and at UT. However, he said he wanted to remain humble and keep his focus on his education and the role he could play helping the team as the Quarterback of the Vols. It's refreshing to... (Kingsburg Recorder, CA)
