Category: Blog

  • GIVE HIM SIX — Utah State

    GIVE HIM SIX — Utah State

    If you followed my GIVE HIM SIX series at all last year, it’s good to have you back. And If you’re new then I’m glad you’re here, too. As always, I welcome any comments or suggestions on this page, or you can hit me up on twitter (@_nicosuave_). Worley Manages the Game, and the WRs…

  • 5* Receiver is ‘all #Vol’

    5* Receiver is ‘all #Vol’

    Despite some recent concerns that he might be wavering, 5* WR Preston Williams took to twitter to assure fans he’s still committed to Tennessee. I’m all #Vol #VolNation I’m #100% pic.twitter.com/eecjQld5yh — ☁️ҜIΠG RΣSΩRT☁️ (@ThResort) February 28, 2014 Williams recently made a trip to Florida and indicated that he was open to considering other schools.…

  • Vols Rule, Dawgs Drool: 67-48

    Vols Rule, Dawgs Drool: 67-48

    Big man Jarnell Stokes recorded his 15th double-double of the season — notching 20 points and 11 rebounds — as the Tennessee Volunteers (16-10, 7-6) defeated the Georgia Bulldogs (14-11, 8-5) by a 67-48 tally Wednesday evening at Thompson-Boling Arena. Stokes was active down low and decisive with his post moves. He was aggressive on…

  • Where’s the Beef?

    Where’s the Beef?

    Football can be a complex game. Schemes, coverages, blitzes — the jargon is enough to make your head spin sometimes. But who wins and who loses often comes down to something simple: winning at the point of attack. The Vols struggles have been well documented over the past several seasons, and a big (no pun…

  • Vols Just Do It

    Vols Just Do It

    Per the official Tennessee Athletics Twitter account: Tennessee has entered into a department wide apparel agreement with @NIKE. Details to follow. — Tennessee Athletics (@Vol_Sports) January 31, 2014 So Tennessee officially becomes a Nike school for the 2015 season. This ends an 18-year relationship between the Vols and Adidas. Sure, fans will be forced to…

  • The Daily Dribble: Mississippi

    The Daily Dribble: Mississippi

    That, ladies and gentleman, was just what the doctor ordered. And although it wasn’t actually ordered by an M.D., Jordan McRae put on a 3-point shooting clinic as Tennessee (13-7, 4-3) downed the Ole Miss Rebels (14-6, 5-2) 86-70. Three Vols other than McRae scored in double figures with Jeronne Maymon and Josh RIchardson both adding 16, while…

  • The Daily Dribble: Florida

    Like a communications major (read: me) on a math test, Tennessee had no answer for Florida on Saturday. The Gators broke their three-game losing steak to the Vols in resounding fashion trouncing Tennessee 67-41. Let’s take a look at a couple of stories that developed during the beat down. Offensive Offense/ Florida’s Defense Teams have…

  • Season Review: Vols in the NFL

    Season Review: Vols in the NFL

    Tennessee football hasn’t been its usual self lately. But still, the Vols have a significant presence in the NFL. Give or take, about 30 VFLs played on NFL rosters this year, and five of those made it to NFL’s Grand Finale, the Super Bowl, which will be played a week from this Sunday. But before we…

  • The Daily Dribble: Arkansas

    The Daily Dribble: Arkansas

      [fusion_builder_container hundred_percent=”yes” overflow=”visible”][fusion_builder_row][fusion_builder_column type=”1_1″ background_position=”left top” background_color=”” border_size=”” border_color=”” border_style=”solid” spacing=”yes” background_image=”” background_repeat=”no-repeat” padding=”” margin_top=”0px” margin_bottom=”0px” class=”” id=”” animation_type=”” animation_speed=”0.3″ animation_direction=”left” hide_on_mobile=”no” center_content=”no” min_height=”none”] Jordan McRae poured in a season-high 34 points and Jeronne Maymon added a season-high tying 17 points as Tennessee dropped the Arkansas Razorbacks 81-74 at Thompson-Boling Arena on Wednesday night.…

  • Vols Measure Up at Senior Bowl Weigh In

    Vols Measure Up at Senior Bowl Weigh In

    Good things often come in small packages. But ya know, good things come in big packages, too. [fusion_builder_container hundred_percent=”yes” overflow=”visible”][fusion_builder_row][fusion_builder_column type=”1_1″ background_position=”left top” background_color=”” border_size=”” border_color=”” border_style=”solid” spacing=”yes” background_image=”” background_repeat=”no-repeat” padding=”” margin_top=”0px” margin_bottom=”0px” class=”” id=”” animation_type=”” animation_speed=”0.3″ animation_direction=”left” hide_on_mobile=”no” center_content=”no” min_height=”none”] Monday was the official weigh in for the 2014 Reese’s Senior Bowl, and Daniel…