Author: Freak
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Todd Helton’s jersey retired by Rockies
Todd Helton, a former dual-sport athlete at Tennessee, had his jersey retired on Sunday by the Colorado Rockies after a 17-year career with the team. “I’m proud to say that I am a Colorado Rockie for life,” Helton said. During his career Helton played in 2,247 games and amassed 2,519 hits; 1,521 singles; 1,406 RBIs;…
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2014 Tennessee Vols basketball schedule released
The 2014-15 Tennessee Volunteers basketball schedule was released yesterday. Here’s the full slate. Some folks have circled the game on January 31st at Thompson-Boling Arena. 11/03/14 vs. Pikeville ^ TV Knoxville 11/08/14 vs. Lenoir-Rhyne ^ TV Knoxville Veterans Classic (Alumni Hall, U.S. Naval Academy) 11/14/14 vs. VCU TV Annapolis, Md. 11/20/14 vs. Texas Southern Knoxville…
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CBS Analyst predicts Butch Jones as SEC coach of the year
The CBS Eye on College Football staff released their SEC Preview: Expert Predictions earlier this week and one analyst — Tom Fornelli — believes Butch Jones will be the coach of the year. Coach of the year: Butch Jones, Tennessee</. Tennessee has a young team in 2014, but I think the Vols are going to surprise some…
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Curt Maggitt: ESPN’s double-digit sack artist
After missing all of last season with an injury, Curt Maggitt is expected to be a defensive leader for the Vols this season. However, it won’t be from his familiar linebacker spot. The redshirt junior will slide down and play defensive end this year, and Jeremy Aschoff believes Maggitt can amass double-digit sacks from that…
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Justin Worley named starting quarterback
As many expected, on Thursday afternoon at the Vols’ media day, Tennessee head coach Butch Jones named Justin Worley as his starting quarterback. “In terms of the quarterback, Justin Worley will be our starting quarterback,” Jones said. “He has earned the right to the be starting quarterback. I believe Justin is playing the best football he’s…
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Jalen Hurd: First year players that could vie for Heisman
In a recent Fox Sports article by Cory McCartney, Tennessee true freshman running back Jalen Hurd is listed among first-year players who could potentially compete for the Heisman Trophy. JALEN HURD, RB TENNESSEE In contrast to the fanfare surrounding Fournette, Volunteers running backs coach is being a little more realistic with Hurd, saying like week…
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Five-star DT Shy Tuttle sets announcement date
Five-star defensive tackle Shy Tuttle, from Lexington, North Carolina, has set a decision date. “I’m making my decision September 26 before the tabor game,” he tweeted on Wednesday afternoon. The 6-foot-3, 315-pound Tuttle is considered a top-50 prospect overall and the No. 1 player in the state of North Carolina. Most experts believe Tennessee is…
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North makes ESPN’s projected 1000-yard receivers list
Last year, only four receivers in the SEC made the 1000-yard club. ESPN’s Edward Aschoff gave his top ten candidates to reach that mark this season, and coming in at No. 6 is Tennessee wide receiver Marquez North. 6. Marquez North, Tennessee: In a struggling passing game, North finished the 2013 season with 496 yards. He’s…
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Vols’ 2014 schedule ranks as second-toughest
If you aren’t familiar with Phil Steele, he’s a highly respected sportswriter who covers college and pro football. His college football preview magazine is one of the most complete and comprehensive guides on college football that you’ll find. Steele recently released his toughest schedules for 2014 and the Vols are ranked No. 2, behind only…
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Jones: Vols already making more big “splash plays” on offense
Last year, one of the things discussed ad nauseum was the Vols’ ability to create big plays on offense. It was a problem; one Butch Jones spoke of often. After the fourth game of the season last year Jones said, “You need big chunk plays. We need somebody to turn a 5-yard hitch into a 35-yard gain.” Butch touched…
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