Category: Tennessee Vols Football

CFN Bowl Predictions: Vols to Music City Bowl

CollegeFootballNews.com (Scout) released its 2014 college football season precictions and, according to their projections, the Vols are projected to play in the Music City Bowl against N.C. State. Franklin American Mortgage Music City BowlLP Field, Nashville, TNTuesday, Dec. 30, 3:00 p.m. ET ESPNACC (or Big Ten No. 5, depending on Gator) vs. SECPreseason Prediction: NC State vs. TennesseeTop…

August 27, 2014

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2014 Preseason Coaches All-SEC teams announced

Tennessee had two players named on the 12th annual SEC Coaches Preseason All-SEC teams, which were announced by the Southeastern Conference on Thursday Linebacker A.J. Johnson was named to the First Team All-SEC Defense and wide receiver Marquez North was selected to the Third Team All-SEC Offense. Coaches were not permitted to vote for their…

August 22, 2014

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AJ Johnson, Marquez North
Catch the Vols on the SEC Network Tuesday & Wednesday

The Tennessee Volunteers will be featured on the SEC Network from Tuesday night through Wednesday afternoon. Along with the 2014 Tennessee Football Preview on Tuesday at 11 p.m., on Wednesday fans can catch the 2004 Florida game (1 a.m.), the 2005 LSU game (3 a.m.), the 2013 South Carolina game (5:30 a.m.), and the 2007…

August 18, 2014

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Trevarris Saulsberry injury not season ending

Tennessee defensive tackle Trevarris Saulsberry, who was injured during the Vols’ open practice on Saturday night, won’t miss the season as some had feared. “It could be a couple days, it could be a week,” Butch Jones told the media on Monday afternoon at the conclusion of practice. “He reaggravated his knee but we don’t…

August 18, 2014

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Trevarris Saulsberry
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…

August 15, 2014

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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…

August 15, 2014

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Curt Maggitt
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…

August 14, 2014

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Justin Worley
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…

August 13, 2014

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Jalen Hurd
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…

August 13, 2014

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Marquez North
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…

August 13, 2014

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Tennessee strength of schedule