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VOL REPORT: SUNDAY NOTEBOOK

August 21, 2011 by UT Sports Information

Deeper Vols More Optimistic In 2011 KNOXVILLE – Just one short year ago, Tennessee head coach Derek Dooley was entering his first season on Rocky Top. With a larger talent pool and Dooley’s structure in place, the optimism surrounding the UT football program is much higher than […] Read the full article...

VOL REPORT: EXTENDING DRIVES

August 20, 2011 by UT Sports Information

Third Preseason Scrimmage Features Lengthy Possessions KNOXVILLE – Highlighted by a pair of 10-plus play drives from the first-team offense, Tennessee held its third scrimmage of the preseason Saturday afternoon at Neyland Stadium. “We made a lot of progress,” head coach Derek Dooley said. “I think the […] Read the full article...

VOL REPORT: POSITION CHANGES

August 19, 2011 by UT Sports Information

Anderson, Oliver Switch To Wideout KNOXVILLE – Defensive backs Anthony Anderson and Naz Oliver practiced with a new unit Friday morning at Haslam Field, as both have switched to the wide receiver position. As Tennessee bounced back with a strong workout, Anderson and Oliver were catching passes […] Read the full article...

UT SEASON OPENER ON PAY-PER-VIEW

August 18, 2011 by UT Sports Information

Sept. 3 Opener Vs. Montana Available On PPV In Tennessee KNOXVILLE – Tennessee’s 2011 football season opener versus Montana on Saturday, September 3 in Knoxville will be televised on a pay-per-view basis across the state of Tennessee. Kickoff is scheduled for 6:00 p.m. ET / 5:00 p.m. […] Read the full article...

VOL REPORT: ‘LIGHT A CANDLE’

August 18, 2011 by UT Sports Information

Vols Learning To Play Out Of Poor Stretches KNOXVILLE – Tennessee practiced in the morning sunshine Thursday at Haslam Field, but was still trying to get through the darkness and ‘light a candle.’ “Every day, elements of our youth show up in different areas,” head coach Derek […] Read the full article...

VOL REPORT: WELL-WISH

August 15, 2011 by UT Sports Information

Vols Looking For More Interior Pressure From Defense KNOXVILLE – While it wasn’t Shakespeare, Tennessee head coach Derek Dooley is using his own analogy to motivate his interior defensive linemen to place opposing quarterbacks at the bottom of a well. Not literally, of course. “We’re not getting […] Read the full article...

VOL REPORT: MEDIA DAY EDITION

August 14, 2011 by UT Sports Information

Behind-The-Scenes Look At Annual Event By: Brian Rice KNOXVILLE – Tennessee Football Media Day is not the cut-and-dry team photo day that you would expect when entering the gates of Neyland Stadium. It’s a day where you’ll find Justin Hunter turning backflips for the camera. Rajion Neal […] Read the full article...

VOL REPORT: SCRIMMAGE TWO EFFICIENT

August 13, 2011 by UT Sports Information

Vols Balance Offense With Longer Drives KNOXVILLE – In his five starts as a freshman, Tennessee quarterback Tyler Bray led an ‘explosive’ offense that saw an average time of possession of 2:10 on 27 scoring drives, including 14 that took less than two minutes. During their intrasquad […] Read the full article...

VOL REPORT: TIME TO REFOCUS

August 12, 2011 by UT Sports Information

Vols Prepare For ‘Biggest’ Scrimmage of Preseason KNOXVILLE – ‘Sandwiched’ in between ‘a real good’ two-practice day and the second scrimmage of preseason camp, Tennessee wasn’t looking for excuses as it practiced Friday at Haslam Field. “This was the first practice that I felt like we didn’t […] Read the full article...

VOL REPORT: SUMMONING SHAKESPEARE

August 11, 2011 by UT Sports Information

Dooley Uses “Richard III” To Motivate Vols KNOXVILLE – Quoting Shakespeare, Tennessee head coach Derek Dooley referenced “Richard III” as inspiration to his team on how important every detail is to the Tennessee football ‘kingdom.’ “‘For want of a nail. For want of a horseshoe nail.’ One […] Read the full article...

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