we dont have 3... Johnny has 2, and his family might be using those. Either way, we need 3, Johnny, Alina, and myself

8/4/2009 4:50:51 PM

who is "Alina" ?

sounds hot

8/4/2009 4:52:52 PM

shes alright, half korean, half american but looks 90% american, and married

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8/4/2009 5:18:04 PM

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8/4/2009 6:29:26 PM

^^almost expected you to say half married too.

8/5/2009 8:47:23 PM

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8/6/2009 8:03:42 PM

oh my... that is glorious

8/7/2009 1:16:05 AM

The west side facade is coming together pretty well, too. I might have to take a drive by there and check it out.

8/7/2009 9:39:37 AM

Yeah, the west side is starting to look amazing. I was there on Monday and it's really coming together quickly.

8/7/2009 10:49:36 AM

plz to post some pics

I'll be there for the WKU game, First time in over a year. Last year was the first year I haven't attended at least one game in Neyland Stadium since 1983. I'd like to start a new streak.

8/7/2009 11:15:45 AM

so did they get rid of the V O L S?

8/7/2009 5:54:54 PM

yeah, the VOLS is gone

they're going to put an orange power T up there and the back will have 3 pictures in the 3 frames with "home of the vols" written underneath

^^ i haven't seen many pictures posted recently

http://www.govolsxtra.com/videos/detail/neyland-stadium-renovations-top-bottom/

that video was posted today which shows this year's renovations. mostly interior but at the end you can see what they're doing to the outside

here's the most recent exterior picture i've seen:

8/7/2009 6:15:25 PM

my favorite part of that video is the switch to flip between stadium sounds and the voice of the vols... I want one of those in my living room.

8/7/2009 6:56:57 PM

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"Linebacker Michael Taylor from Westlake High School in Atlanta said Saturday he has committed to Tennessee. The 6-foot-1, 205-pounder was considering a number of schools and has offers from Alabama, Georgia, LSU and several other schools. UT has 15 commitments for the 2010 signing class."

8/8/2009 6:46:12 PM

OH Snap!

Nu'Keese Richardson was working as the third string QB running option and spread formations in practice this morning.

What an interesting development.

8/10/2009 11:43:23 AM

8/10/2009 6:52:22 PM

8/10/2009 8:20:37 PM

thats a badass pic

8/10/2009 8:29:01 PM

here ya go Jaybee:
Berry getting some preseason Heisman love from ESPN
http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/heisman09/index

Quote :

"5. Eric Berry, Tennessee: Berry is the wild card of the whole Heisman race. If this award is truly about "the most outstanding player" (and by now, it's really not, it's more most outstanding offensive backfield guy) Berry deserves consideration. He is a playmaking machine, equal parts big hitter or interception magnet. The guy is also a lethal return guy, as he comes into his junior season just 15 yards short of the NCAA record for most interception return yards. There are two big snags with Berry's candidacy though: defensive guys, even ones who do dabble in other aspects of the game rarely get serious consideration. Two, an even bigger hindrance could be that in the BCS era, there's been an even greater premium put on being on a great team. And few experts are predicting UT does even as well as 8-4 this season. But maybe Berry steals the show when UT visits the Swamp and all eyes will be on that supposed rout."

8/12/2009 12:03:09 PM

Marlon Walls finally made it through the NCAA Clearinghouse. He should help out alot on the D-line. The season can't get here fast enough.

8/13/2009 5:39:29 PM

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"Tennessee’s lead-the-pack recruiting approach paid off with commitment Delvin Jones. The 6-foot-6, 220-pound athlete from Palmetto High School in Miami said he committed to UT on Friday, in part, because the Vols were the first to offer him a scholarship. “I took that into consideration,” said Jones, who UT offered in January. Other schools followed suit, too many for Jones to count. He said Alabama, Ole Miss, Florida and Southern California finished closest to UT in the battle for his services. The Vols, led by recruiting coordinator Ed Orgeron, pride themselves in evaluating and offering prospects before other schools. Jones was recruited by UT running backs coach Eddie Gran, who has a long history of success recruiting South Florida. “He’s a cool guy,” said Jones, who is the 16th player for UT’s 2010 signing class. Jones played receiver and defensive end last season. He said he enjoys both equally. “I just love being on the field,” he said. Jones said he hopes to enroll at UT in January if he can complete his high school requirements in time. When he arrives on campus, there could be a debate for his services. Jones seems to have the physical ability to play defensive end or receiver. “I’ll play anything they want me to play once I get there,” Jones said, “as long as I get playing time.” His high school statistics indicate that Jones might be better suited to play defensive end. He registered 20 sacks and 80 tackles last season. Offensively, he caught 10 passes for 150 yards. Jones said his speed, size and quickness are his best attributes. “A player that makes plays,” he said with a chuckle when asked to describe himself. Jones hasn’t been to UT’s campus. He’ll take an official visit to Knoxville this fall. That will give him another opportunity to spend time with UT’s coaches that he grew so fond of in the recruiting process. “I felt comfortable with the coaches,” Jones said."

[Edited on August 15, 2009 at 11:44 AM. Reason : paragraph breaks]

8/15/2009 11:42:55 AM

^hadnt heard anything about that guy... need to bulk him up- 220 aint that much on a 6'6 frame

8/15/2009 11:46:26 AM

think he was 4-star. I had heard of him but had written him off to go to USC or Florida, so a nice surprise

8/15/2009 2:41:42 PM

Not unexpected, but it will be interesting to see how it plays out: http://www.govolsxtra.com/news/2009/aug/18/ncaa-investigating-browns-eligibility/

8/18/2009 10:05:58 PM

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"In the biggest news of the preseason for the Tennessee Vols, the nation’s No. 1-ranked high school player in the country — running back Bryce Brown – has been pulled off the field by the NCAA. Vols head coach Lane Kiffin told the media after today’s practice that Brown’s amateur status is under scrutiny and there is some concern about how long the investigation will draw out. Also, while this does not appear to affect the University in any way, Brown’s status for this year — and for the future — is up in the air. The investigation stems from Brown’s sophomore year in high school in Kansas, according to Volquest.com. According to the Knoxville News-Sentinel’s Dave Hooker: At question is money raised for Brown and other players to attend football camps while in high school. Kiffin said Brown is currently eligible, but is uncertain if Brown will be eligible for the season-opener Sept. 5 against Western Kentucky. Tennessee’s recruitment of Brown is not in question. That’s all anybody knows at this point. If the NCAA was ever going to make an example of a player, you had to believe Brown — after his involvement with a “handler” — would be the one. This is a devastating blow to the Vols personnel-wise, as Brown looked like he was going to be the team’s No. 2 back entering the season. Maybe nothing will come of it, but we’ll stay tuned. The best-case scenario, of course, is for this investigation to wrap up quickly and for Brown to remain on the field. More realistically, he could redshirt and still be available for UT in the future. The worst would be if Brown never got to play a snap for the Vols or anybody else for that matter. Oh well. It seemed too good to be true. But one last personal aside: If you find it funny that NCAA found something from three years ago on Brown three weeks before the season starts, join the club. A.) Somebody was bitter and had an ax to grind, turning him in … when the other players presumably involved, chiefly his brother Arthur Brown, skates on by. Or B.) The NCAA wants to make Brown an example. I’m not saying that Brown doesn’t deserve to be punished if he broke a rule because he does. it’s just that the timing and circumstances seem a little odd. Guess we’ll just let it play out to find out …."

Quote :

"Television station KAKE in Brown's hometown of Wichita, Kan., cites a source who says that the investigation is focused on Brown's trainer, Brian Butler, and that Brown has done nothing wrong. The investigation allegedly involves a summer tour that Bryce made to schools with Butler. The source says the investigation will not affect the running back's eligibility at Tennessee. "

8/18/2009 11:10:19 PM

gerald jones out 4-6 weeks

so for the first month of the season we'll only have one reciever that had any catches last year and those catches were as a tight end

8/24/2009 11:44:20 AM

AWESOME!

8/24/2009 11:45:59 AM

how is WKU's football team?

8/24/2009 11:58:25 AM

horrible... bottom of the barrel

8/24/2009 12:38:18 PM

word, so it'll probably be an over-by-halftime type of game then

8/24/2009 1:17:56 PM

Yeah, I think the opening line was around four touchdowns or so. And with how UT's offense has been, that should tell you a little bit about WKU.

8/24/2009 1:18:56 PM

Quote :

"Head coach Lane Kiffin confirmed Monday that Crompton, the fifth-year senior, is the starter and junior Nick Stephens the back-up. "I went back and took all three preseason games together,'' Kiffin said, "all the numbers, all the film. It was a very hard decision. "We've got two good quarterbacks.'' And one healthy center. The most heated job competition on the team may go to Cody Sullins by default. Josh McNeil, who has a string of 35 consecutive starts at center, missed Monday's practice to allow a specialist to evaluate his aching knee. McNeil and Sullins have battled through spring and fall practice but Monday belonged to Sullins. "I want to say eight or nine days ago (McNeil) came down weird on it and kept playing through it,'' Kiffin said. "It was really an issue for him Saturday. "We sent him for some more tests. You can't just send him for an MRI because he's had so much damage (in the past) you can't really tell anything. "We'll see what the results say when they come back and hopefully we'll have good news and he'll be able to play for us.''"

8/25/2009 11:29:12 AM

All the times I've been to neyland, I've never noticed the river. Goes to show how big the place really is.

8/25/2009 11:57:46 AM

bryce brown cleared by the ncaa

8/26/2009 7:18:44 PM

^^ yeah, depends on which side you come in on...


^ saw that... I wasnt too worried but good to know its over with

8/26/2009 9:07:46 PM

1. Good to have Bryce Brown playing in the opener.

2. With Brown now playing, does Oku get a redshirt? It doesn't look like it, but that would be four RB's expecting to get carries. Sounds like they might be putting Oku as a slot guy in some packages.

3. Josh Briscoe, who was one of UT's better receivers over the past few years, has been arrested. Apparently people who know him are surprised this didn't happen sooner: http://www.wbir.com/news/local/story.aspx?storyid=97139&catid=2

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"The Sevier County Sheriff's Office began investigating after they got a complaint Briscoe had sent an inappropriate text message to a 15-year-old male student."

8/27/2009 1:21:25 PM

uggggh

i always thought the kid was strange as hell but damn

Quote :

"Sounds like they might be putting Oku as a slot guy in some packages."

yeah he's extremely versatile and has been performing really well. i don't think red shirting guys like that is part of kiffin's philosophy

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8/27/2009 1:47:39 PM

yeah, I dont see any of them being redshirted... carrying 4 RBs is pretty standard

8/27/2009 3:02:07 PM

i hear we have a heismann candidate on d.

8/27/2009 5:59:48 PM

Check out #1 and #7 haha

http://msn.foxsports.com/cfb/pgStory?contentId=9984450>1=39002#sport=CFB%20Season%20Previews&photo=9984900

8/28/2009 12:51:23 PM

the fifth dimension?

what does that even mean?

8/28/2009 2:29:37 PM

I dont know, figured it was some comic book reference, but it sounded good

8/28/2009 2:31:34 PM

guess it's pretty good. haven't really had any nicknames since we had the iceman going deep to the future

8/28/2009 3:12:48 PM

Got my tickets for WKU....now I wait to see where I'm sitting.

8/28/2009 3:22:32 PM

dont suppose you know anyone with 3 extra do you?

8/28/2009 3:26:34 PM

There have been some people running around work looking to sell theirs, but I don't know of anyone that is looking to give them away........yet.

Whatever the case, there are still quite a few available (you could easily get three together): http://ev9.evenue.net/cgi-bin/ncommerce3/SEGetEventList?groupCode=FB&linkID=utenn&shopperContext=&caller=&appCode=

I bought a few tickets on the strip last year for around $20 each for the UAB game....I'm sure you could get three for around $50 if you waited until game day....

8/28/2009 3:35:54 PM

yeah, I was planning on just walking around for some pregame, but with us needing an odd number (3) it will make it a bit more difficult

8/28/2009 3:47:00 PM

can we lock this stupid thread at least for 6 days. there is no reason i should be seeing Tennessee at the this board with 6 days until ncstate vs USuCk.

and i hate myself for this bump

8/28/2009 3:50:56 PM

thanks buddy!

cant blame anyone... the people have spoken...

8/28/2009 3:52:08 PM

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"The first real, comprehensive depth chart (pdf) of the Tennessee Volunteers was released yesterday, according to the Chattanooga Times Free Press (h/t to Home Sweet Home of Gate21). As expected, freshmen players litter the field, including a listing or two that are surprising even to those following the practices. OFFENSE Quarterback * #1 - Jonathan Crompton This we knew, as it was announced on Monday. * #2 - Nick Stephens Fullback * #1 - Kevin Cooper Cooper is a little shorter and stouter than Johnson, which should help in blocking situations. I don't know how the receiving comparison works out, but protection for the quarterback is probably a high priority until we know how well Crompton performs with the new offense against actual opponents. * #2 - Austin Johnson I'm a little surprised not to see Sam Edgmon given a nod, considering how well he seemed to be catching passes. Tailback * #1 - Bryce Brown and Montario Hardesty The first surprise to me is the cop-out of listing co-#1s. Even if the very first play against Western Kentucky has both of these players in (and one fullback out), one of the two is still the #2 option for the staff. I still think that, at the moment, Hardesty is the "first-option tailback", but this might be a way to add some publicity for Bryce Brown. Wide Receiver * #1 - Nu'Keese Richardson Nuke is the only true freshman to have unquestioned ownership of a #1 slot on the offense. Getting the nod over Warren is a testament to his work ethic and his ability to stay healthy through the preseason. I wonder, though, how much of this was influenced by the injury to Gerald Jones and the need to add a little more speed and maneuverability on the field. * #2 - Brandon Warren Stay healthy and practice hard, young man. Coaches don't evaluate training table etiquette when choosing starters. Wide Receiver * #1 - Quintin Hancock In his senior year, Hancock has a golden opportunity to show Vol Nation that he's as good as he can look in practice. That he is the tall receiver on the field (and not Brandon Warren) is a statement about the premium that the coaching staff placed on practice time. * #2 - Marsalis Teague I wouldn't expect Teague to be far behind right now, with Hancock having the advantage of spring practice to learn more of the playbook. By the time Jones gets back, Teague may very well have moved up (back) to send on the depth chart here. Tight End * #1 - Luke Stocker Stocker's the better receiver, and Cottam's the better blocker. This may be more informative of the staff's offensive tendencies than the actual comparison between the two. * #2 - Jeff Cottam I have to wonder: if he hadn't been injured all last year, where would Cottam be as a player right now? Left Tackle * #1 - Chris Scott No surprise here. * #2 - Dallas Thomas The redshirt freshman is the heir apparent and should get some live fire time here and there throughout the season. Left Guard * #1 - Vladimir Richard I like Vlad, he's a fun guy. * #2 - Cody Pope Another heir apparent, it's notable that Vlad is listed at 300 lb and Pope at 288. This offensive line is going to be much lighter and quicker than last year's, courtesy of a different zone blocking concept. Center * #1 - Cody Sullins Who might have been #1 even if McNeil hadn't been injured. * #2 - Cory Sullins Learn quickly, young man. Please learn quickly. Right Guard * #1 - Jacques McClendon where experience again made the difference. The right guard will be critical in the new running game, as he both assists the center in blocking and is the primary blocker to open up most cutback lanes on zone sweep plays. If you're inclined to watch line play, watch him. * #2 - William Brimfield Note, though, that the beef is apparent on the right side of the line. McClendon is 324 and Brimfield is 346. Run blockers, yes. Right Tackle * #1 - Aaron Douglas and Jarrod Shaw Even more transparent than the co-number 1 running backs - we're not going to see two right tackles on the first play against Western Kentucky. I'm guessing that Douglas has more potential, but Shaw is more polished. DEFENSE Left End * #1 - Gerald Williams Raise your hand if you saw this coming at the beginning of spring camp, when GW was begging Kiffin to let him play linebacker. It's good to be unblockable. * #2 - Willie Bohannon and Ben Martin Sigh. Another co-listing. I'll stop that now, as you know my feelings. Left Tackle * #1 - Wes Brown - at 257 pounds, he's one of the lighter starting tackles you'll ever see. This feels much like a pass-rushing tackle, similar to the way the New York Giants line up. * #2 - Andre Mathis - I think Mathis will be in for short-yardage situations. Right Tackle * #1 - Montori Hughes and Dan Williams Talk of Dan Williams not being the exclusive starter did not begin for a while, and even when Hughes came on strong earlier in the fall camp, it was thought he'd be at left tackle. The staff really like what they see in this new kid, and so do I. Right Guard * #1 - Chris Walker who has also had a really nice fall, though you don't tend to hear about it as much because of Williams and Hughes. * #2 - Steven Fowlkes The consensus on Fowlkes appear to be that he has a really, really high ceiling but is still developing. If he stays on course, then next year's presumed lineup of Gerald Williams, Hughes, and Fowlkes may be special. Strongside Linebacker * #1 - LaMarcus Thompson This is not a surprise. * #2 - Greg King That Thompson was the obvious #1 is not a slight on King, though. You don't hear much of him, but it's always been very complimentary. I think he should be at full speed next year. Middle Linebacker * #1 - Nick Reveiz Even less surprising. The staff loves this guy, and his attitude should be a real emotional boost for the whole defense. * #2 - Herman Lathers It's hard to find information on Lathers, both because the news coverage on linebackers has been almost nonexistent and because Shorty Reveiz has made a better story whenever they did bother mentioning these guys. Weakside Linebacker * #1 - Rico McCoy Injury didn't keep him from losing his slot. Healthy, he's one of our best and I look forward to seeing him play. * #2 - Savion Frazier I'm curious how close Frazier came to taking the slot when McCoy was hurt. Unfortunately, the lack of news drama here suggests it wasn't as close as I'd hoped. Left Cornerback * #1 - Anthony Anderson and Mike Edwards I think this really means that Anderson is the #1 for the first couple of games, but Edwards could take it so long as he keeps learning the system. Right Cornerback * #1 - Art Evans No real surprise here. His name has come up quite a bit during practices, particularly for his interceptions. * #2 - Marsalous Johnson The depth is really nice in the secondary. Strong Safety * #1 - Eric Berry * #2,436 - Darren Myles, Jr. and Prentiss Waggner Welcome to the competition for the guy that gets to replace Eric Berry next year. Don't worry; we won't be judging you according to Berry. Sure. Free Safety * #1 - Janzen Jackson and Dennis Rogan I'm still a little surprised that Rogan gets moved around between corner and safety as much as he does. Jack of all trades, master of none? However it works out, I'd like him to have a more permanent home on the roster. SPECIAL TEAMS Kicker * #1 - Daniel Lincoln * #2 - Chad Cunningham Punter * #1 - Chad Cunningham His kicking strength is supposedly much better this year. * #2 - David Harrington * #3 - The Ghost of Colquitts Past Kickoffs * #1 - Chad Cunningham * #2 - Daniel Lincoln Punt Returner * #1 Nu'Keese Richardson I guess those worries about ball-catching weren't enough to sway the staff. Hopefully that means he's been catching better. * #2 - Dennis Rogan Kick Returner * #1 - David Oku * #2 - Dennis Rogan Deep Snapper * #1 - Morgan Cox * #2 - Nick Guess Holder * Bram Cannon "

8/30/2009 12:14:08 AM