Author: Freak

  • Dane Bradshaw on why Tennessee beats Ohio State

    Dane Bradshaw is a regular on the radio in Knoxville during basketball season. He makes a weekly appearance on Sports Talk where he gives insight and opinion on this year’s team. Granted, I don’t recall Bradshaw ever picking against Tennessee, but nevertheless, I enjoyed hearing his reasons for picking the Vols to upset Ohio State…

  • Throw the ball to precious

    Although, Derek Dooley hasn’t spent much time speaking to the fans or media outside of his press conferences — which have been pretty dry — his mother, Barbara Dooley, isn’t shy about telling embarrassing stories about her youngest son. Today, Mrs. Dooley told ESPN Radio 1180 about her baby, Derek ‘precious‘ Dooley. Derek was always…

  • Tampa 7-on-7 the focus of Wednesday's recruiting notes

    There was no shortage of talent in Florida for the Badger 7-on-7 tournament in Tampa, Florida. The roster’s were filled with all-stars at every position. The following are some updates on guys I believe to be pertinent. Various reports from the event have mentioned South Florida tight end Nick O’Leary and just how impressive he…

  • Monday recruiting notes

    ESPNU 150 Watch List receiver DeAnthony Arnett plans on attending an Alabama practice this spring. Tennessee isn’t among the leaders for Arnett, but he told CrimsonConfidential that the Vols, along with the Oregon Ducks, are just outside his top three. It appears the Vol coaches prefer snail mail. Safety Wayne Lyons told Scout.com that Tennessee…

  • NCAA Tournament selection — reaction

    I could bore you with a post detailing the reaction of Tennessee’s No. 6 seed in the upcoming NCAA Tournament, but I think this sums it up best: Is it just me or is this scene awkward? Part of this clip was on national television, and it was as if no one knew exactly how…

  • Tennessee vs. Mississippi State preview

    Tennessee will conclude its 2010 regular season on Saturday night against Western Division foe Mississippi State in Starkville, Mississippi. At 22-7 (10-5 SEC), Tennessee has cemented its spot in the upcoming NCAA Tournament. According to ESPN’s Joe Lunardi, Tennessee is currently projected as a four seed in the latest Bracketology. With a win in Starkville…

  • What you missed on Monday

    From time to time, I get an inclination to write one of these ‘what you missed’ posts. Today is one of those days, so like it or not, here goes. Mike Strange takes a look back at the 2006 Tennessee basketball class. Marques Johnson, Ramar Smith, Duke Crews, and Josh Tabb have all departed and…

  • Vols Basketball Roster with zero attrition

    In light of Tennessee’s recent struggles on the basketball court during the recent stretch (four losses in the past seven games), this post by volwarrior33 in the Vols Basketball forum is a reminder of the attrition this basketball team has endured. His post details what the Vols’ current roster could look like. *Obviously this isn’t…

  • Kentucky game dominates headlines

    With less than twenty-four hours until Tennessee plays Kentucky in Lexington, discussion and analysis of tonight’s game is dominating the headlines. Mike Strange says that the Pearl vs Calipai rivalry has now become bigger than ever. No longer are these two competing for a mythical state championship. Now it’s the SEC title on the line.…

  • Tennessee vs Kentucky: anything can happen

    Tennessee’s game at Kentucky tomorrow night is going to be an uphill battle to say the least. The Cats are 23-1 on the season and ranked No 2. nationally (ESPN/USA Today). According to vegasinsider.com, the Vols are an 8.5 point underdog. But as any sports fan knows, anything can happen. One of my favorite basketball…