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Is Taylor Considering ND?

January 5, 2010 by VolNation Staff
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By Steve Wiltfong IrishSportsDaily.com. ESPNU 150 prospect Michael Taylor (Atlanta, Ga./Westlake) being told he’s too small to be a productive linebacker on the next level, is the least of his concerns. His passion to make plays on the football field come from much deeper than that. On […] Read the full article...

Two Vols stand out in UA game

January 4, 2010 by VolNation Staff
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By Scouts Inc. ESPN.com Even though the Under Armour All-America Game was somewhat lopsided, both teams had players who stood out. Here is a breakdown of the 15 best performers in the game, including both team MVPs. Top performer DL Dominique Easley (Staten Island, N.Y./Curtis) — committed […] Read the full article...

Under Armour recap – Taylor earns MVP

January 2, 2010 by VolNation Staff
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By JC Shurburtt, Scouts Inc. ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — A smothering defense led the Black team to a 32-7 victory over the White team in the 2010 Under Armour All-America Game at Tropicana Field. It’s the largest margin of victory in the three-year history of the game. […] Read the full article...

Ripples in the recruiting pool

December 16, 2009 by VolNation Staff
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Assistant coaches changing schools don’t make the big waves, but they have an impact. By JC Shurburtt, Scouts Inc. It’s that time of year when the college football coaching carousel is in full swing. While the newly-appointed head coaches make the headlines, it’s the assistant coaches who […] Read the full article...

James among offensive lineman with best upside

December 11, 2009 by VolNation Staff
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By Bill Conley, Scouts Inc. The worth of an offensive lineman is best determined by both his physical and mental abilities. In other words, strength, power, foot quickness, mobility and fundamentals are the foundation for being a solid offensive lineman. What separates the good from the great […] Read the full article...

Josh Shirley plans to decide in January

December 11, 2009 by VolNation Staff
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Even though the times might be a little rough for Tennessee Volunteers the coaches for this SEC power are still working the recruiting circuit and finding success there. One player the Tennessee staff is after is Josh Shirley (Fontana, CA/ Kaiser) a 6’2 225 pound linebacker with […] Read the full article...

Statement from Tennessee regarding NCAA investigation

December 9, 2009 by VolNation Staff
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KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — The University of Tennessee confirms that there is an NCAA review under way. University Administration and Athletics are cooperating fully. We are concerned about the alleged activities of some members of the Orange Pride. Both university and NCAA guidelines are a part of the […] Read the full article...

Hialeah defensive lineman Calvin Smith headed to Vols

December 8, 2009 by VolNation Staff
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By Scouts, Inc. Tennessee has collected a Class of 2010 commitment from highly-sought four-star, defensive lineman Calvin Smith of Hialeah Senior (Hialeah, Fla.). The 6-foot-3, 265-pound Smith was also offered by Notre Dame, Arkansas, South Carolina, Central Florida, Purdue, Mississippi, Pittsburgh, Florida, Florida State, New Mexico and […] Read the full article...

2010 QB’s with the skills to succeed in college

December 7, 2009 by VolNation Staff
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By Tom Luginbill Scouts Inc. The key word for the 2010 class of quarterbacks is upside. In many ways, this group of signal-callers is in the developmental stages — I do not mean for this to take on a negative connotation. The reality is that although some […] Read the full article...

Eddie Gran Mulling Offer from FSU

December 4, 2009 by VolNation Staff
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Written by Peter Tannenbaum NoleInsider.com. Sources close to Tennessee special teams and running backs coach Eddie Gran tell NoleInsider.com that he is close to accepting an offer to join Jimbo Fisher’s staff at FSU. Eddie Gran, a key member of Tommy Tuberville’s coaching staff at Auburn and […] Read the full article...