Tag: Butch Jones

  • Phillip Fulmer understands the Tennessee-Alabama rivalry

    Phillip Fulmer understands the Tennessee-Alabama rivalry

    [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”]You can debate a lot of things regarding Phillip Fulmer‘s head coaching career at Tennessee, but his success against Alabama isn’t one of them. During his tenure as head man of the…

  • Finebaum: You don’t get ahead of quality teams without having a lot going for you

    Finebaum: You don’t get ahead of quality teams without having a lot going for you

    [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”] Tennessee coach Butch Jones appeared on The Paul Finebaum Show after practice on Wednesday, in preparation for the Vols upcoming matchup against No. 8 Alabama in one of the great rivalries in the…

  • Butch Jones Monday presser: Oklahoma

    Butch Jones Monday presser: Oklahoma

    [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”] Butch Jones met with the media on Monday. Here are my “FreakNotes,” which are summaries that I transcribed while listening. These notes are presented as accurate, but my fingers and brain…

  • It’s all about recruiting and the fans have a part

    It’s all about recruiting and the fans have a part

    [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”] It’s no secret that Butch Jones puts a lot of emphasis on recruiting. Immediately after accepting the job in Knoxville, Jones made clear his intention of improving the Vols’ roster by…

  • The Butch Jones Show: Utah State (video)

    The Butch Jones Show: Utah State (video)

    For those of you who may have missed the Butch Jones Show due to the Sunday game schedule, you can watch the full video below. This episode includes special features on Jalen Hurd, AJ Johnson, Curt Maggitt, Cam Sutton and Justin Worley.

  • 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…

  • Butch Jones Tuesday Presser: Arkansas State

    Butch Jones Tuesday Presser: Arkansas State

    Butch Jones met with the media on Tuesday here are my “FreakNotes”: We competed well against Utah State. The players put in the work and were ready to go. Our guys earn the right to win as opposed to hoping to win. Overall game management was good. Communication was above average. Major, major, major improvements must…

  • Tennessee No. 1 on Tim Settle’s top-15

    Tennessee No. 1 on Tim Settle’s top-15

    For whatever reason, recruits have been releasing top-15 lists in regards to their potential college destinations lately, and Tennessee has been a popular choice. 5-star defensive tackle and Manassas, VA., native Tim Settle joins Torrance Gibson as the latest recruit to have the Vols sitting atop his list of possible destinations for college. I don’t know…

  • Vols top list for 5-star QB

    Vols top list for 5-star QB

    Amidst the somewhat, uhh, tumultuous basketball news of late, Tennessee got some downright good news on the football recruiting front Monday. The Vols sit atop 5-star quarterback Torrance Gibson’s list of potential schools, placing above teams like Auburn and Ohio State that were thought, by some, to be favored. Recruiting is a marathon, not a…

  • Spring practice for Team 118 starts Friday

    Spring practice for Team 118 starts Friday

    Ahh, yes. Spring practice. The hopes, dreams and aspirations of championships dance through the minds of coaches and players alike while the air is filled with the sweet aroma of unbridled expectations. Fresh starts and new beginnings. For Tennessee, 14 newcomers join the ranks and begin their own journeys on Friday as the team looks…