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Commentary: Cautious optimism OK

http://tennessee.247sports.com/Article/Commentary-Cautious-optimism-about-Tennessee-Vols-football-129314 If even a skeptic turned cynic can...

Started by: Wes Rucker Pages: 1 | 2

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15 days ago by smasher423 41 3721
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ESPN's Preseason Top 25 Football & Oregon game

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14 days ago by RockytopATL 75 1607
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Planning Vols @ Oregon... who's going? What's the plan?

I'm in the beginning stages of planning my trip to Oregon for the game. I think I'm flying into Portland that Friday and driving down to Eug...

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38 days ago by Chitownvol1212 22 313
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Just booked my flight to Oregon!

GBO! vols

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2 months ago by Vol70 23 398
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Who thinks UT still deserves to get into the NCAA tournament?

And if so, at what seed? And how many wins? My opinion..... They make it in, but at a very low seed, which will cost a win. Today really...

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2 months ago by LC VOLS FAN189759 21 281
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Wes' Tweet from tonight, next year's lineup

Now, I don't want to get ahead of myself, there is still some basketball to be played this year, but Wes reiterated the already discussed po...

Started by: indyvolfan92 Pages: 1 | 2

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3 months ago by Markr22vols 30 814
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OT:P90X enough said!

This stuff is about to kill me LOL I feel like I have been run over by a truck

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3 months ago by UT wild willie 18 286
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Favorite Beers. Name them.

As the father of a toddler I'm finally graduating from the standard beers with the word Lite in their name. These days I'm drinking more fo...

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3 months ago by volfanrbf 167 1948
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Strong wanted to bring Hurt with him

One of the reasons he turned UT down. Good move Dave Hart

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4 months ago by volinfranklin 7 468
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We've lacked this kind of motivator for a while

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2 months ago by Manndingo 38 1724
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Vols add Azzanni to coach receivers

http://tennessee.247sports.com/Article/Tennessee-Vols-hire-Wisconsins-Zach-Azzanni-to-coach-receivers-106657 Butch Jones’ first full-time, ...

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5 months ago by Sogozit 59 9558
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A coach who uses technology. Wow, who knew???

Is it just me or is it not a very refreshing feeling to have a coach who communicates with a fan base daily and sometimes multiple times a d...

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5 months ago by tntoak 5 188
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5 months ago - Ridiculous comment.

5 months ago - Ridiculous comment.

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Obviously Tee doesn't think Jones will be at UT for very long

If he thought Jones was going to be here long term then he jumps at this offer because you never now when or if this chance will ever come a...

Started by: GoVols2011 Pages: 1 | 2

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5 months ago by DCVOL 39 699
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JV Orange Bowl match up

Word is it's FSU v. No Illinois. Wow, what a prize for winning the ACC. If I'm Jimbo Fisher I'm waiting on Hart and his crew to get back fr...

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5 months ago by tnbear66 5 117
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*****SEC Championship Game*****

Can we start an SEC Champ thread? Wifey has me helping a friend hang Christmas lights...

Started by: BigOrangeBeer Pages: 1 | 2 | 3 | ... | 5

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5 months ago by stanledbetter 112 852
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What about Charlie Strong w/this staff:

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5 months ago by volinfranklin 27 556
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Can we get realistic and not so dramatic for a minute?

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6 months ago by NCVOL09 17 283
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Is Gruden worth any amount of money he wants?

Just for speculation's sake... If Gruden wants $7m/yr for himself and $5m/yr for his staff, do we find a way to pay it? What about $10...

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6 months ago by Son of a Butch 14 165
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Blind Grudsession

I've finally reached my limit on the Gruden discussion. I'll be patiently awaiting the down votes but here goes... Why in the world if y...

Started by: volinfranklin

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6 months ago by ecuamerican 3 131
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Is Fedora an up and comer?

IMO, if we don't land Gruden and with the fickleness of our fan base, wouldn't Hart be smarter just going after Fedora as the up and comer? ...

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6 months ago by ocoeerivervol 16 223
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OT: Titans fire OC Palmer

FWIW for the Titans fans out there. http://blogs.tennessean.com/titans/2012/11/26/titans-fire-oc-chris-palmer/

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6 months ago by BuckShot JP 13 215
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What's your gut telling you about Gruden?

I'm gonna go with an 80% chance that he is announced as the next head coach. What's your gut telling you?

Started by: allwillbeorange Pages: 1 | 2

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6 months ago by brucevol 40 763
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SIAP: Ainge - 0% Chance of Gruden

Erik Ainge said this morning on his show that 2 of his sources told him that Tennessee reached out to Gruden but he does not have interest i...

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6 months ago by frostyvol 20 749
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Commentary: If I were Dave Hart...

http://tennessee.247sports.com/Article/Commentary-If-I-were-Tennessee-Vols-athletic-director-Dave-Hart-103317 Some variation of the followi...

Started by: Wes Rucker Pages: 1 | 2 | 3

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6 months ago by Shipperman 65 5092
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6 months ago - Jimbo...

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***What We've Heard: Friday, Nov. 23***

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6 months ago by Smokey03 66 20311
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6 months ago - Driz, I am of the opinion

6 months ago - But did they win? Every

Florida State and Jimbo Fisher...

I'm really coming around on Jimbo solely because he would bring an unbelievable staff around him and we would recruit very very well. Gruden...

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6 months ago by OrangeNCarolina 12 452
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Lots of smoke last couple days that Gruden isnt happening

Hyams got it started, basilio's blog, hubbs is saying all but forget about it. Is this the "manage the fans expectations" part? WTF happe...

Started by: OMGJonGruden

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6 months ago by volinfranklin 15 670
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The more I think about Jon

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6 months ago by volwr88 13 316
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Hesitation more on UT's part than Gruden's?

http://tonybasilio.com/index.php?page=tony Hopefully that link works. Take it for what Tony Basilio's word is to you haha.

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6 months ago by tntoak 14 672
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It comes down to two choices for me: Gruden or Strong

Gruden is at the top of my list, but if he turns it down I think we'll regret it if we don't make Charlie Strong our next coach. I think any...

Started by: Jersey Vol Pages: 1 | 2

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6 months ago by Bleedz_Orange 34 616
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Anybody heard anything new today?

I haven't heard much today given the fact that its thanksgiving probably had something to do with it lol but just wondering if anyone else h...

Started by: Mksuzore

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6 months ago by Voldog69 7 494
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If not Gruden, then who? Please just list 1 so we can take an

unofficial poll. For me, I am now sold on Strong.

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6 months ago by BuckShot JP 57 913
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***What We've Heard about UT's search: Monday, Nov. 19***

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6 months ago by GWard2020 88 9545
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6 months ago - I don't post often so tak

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Any truth to what Ainge said..

About the offer was out for Chavis Cut and Steele in an all or nothing deal?

Started by: AtomicCityVol

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6 months ago by volinfranklin 11 795
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6 months ago - I honestly think Dooley i

6 months ago - Absolutely, on that fake

6 months ago - Again, let make sure I un

***OFFICIAL GAME DAY THREAD: TENNESSEE AT VANDERBILT***

Kickoff here in Nashville is a little more than two hours away. Let's get this started.

Started by: Ryan Callahan Pages: 1 | 2 | 3 | ... | 26

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6 months ago by uscgkenny 632 10592
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It's a bit ironic

That the SEC national championship streak could be broken by one of our own and a newbie at that. What a great game plan an execution by A&...

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6 months ago by VFL1985 10 161
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Thoughts on replacing a DC midseason?

I don't think there is any advantage to firing a coach mid season, but what about a DC? Would replacing him tomorrow improve our D for next ...

Started by: bavw Pages: 1 | 2

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6 months ago by tnbear66 49 629
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Don't know about Dooley, but

I'm pretty sure Sunseri needs to go. Unfortunately. Because I like him and he brings a lot of energy. Buy our D is not getting any better...

Started by: GoBigO

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6 months ago by TinyC 23 501
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CBS Sports tweet trashes Sunseri

I'm assuming this came from Tony Barnhart - "Tennessee is what happens with one bad coordinator hire. Auburn is what happens when you miss ...

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7 months ago by bloodrunorange 41 1381
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***OFFICIAL GAME DAY THREAD: TENNESSEE AT SOUTH CAROLINA***

Kickoff's a little less than two hours away here in Columbia, S.C. Gonna be a bit of an overcast day here in South Carolina's state capital....

Started by: Wes Rucker Pages: 1 | 2 | 3 | ... | 33

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7 months ago by TNjrod 810 9471
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Is sal the worst d coordinator of all time?

Someone please talk me out of it.

Started by: bavw Pages: 1 | 2

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7 months ago by Phil77Vol 43 611
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im convinced fire Dooley

Can anyone with half a brain say he honestly deserves more time? He has a full roster. he has experience. weve had nothing but top 15 re...

Started by: Odie

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7 months ago by volinfranklin 2 80
Cool 13 months ago
Nashville Predators

Don't tell me I'm the only Preds fan in the forum. It's playoff time!

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13 months ago by nick11vols 13 122
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horrible coaching

Someone has to say it. I love Counzo but tonight was the worst coaching i have seen in the closing 7 minutes. Up 8 u have their whole team i...

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14 months ago by Basketvol 36 626
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15 months ago - There's NO WAY we can get

15 months ago - Let me say that I am comp

***OFFICIAL GAMEDAY THREAD, Vols-LSU hoops***

Greetings from ... my home office. I'm not there tonight, but I'll be in this thread, and we'll still have our fun. Any final pregame ...

Started by: Wes Rucker Pages: 1 | 2 | 3 | ... | 9

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14 months ago by willie 205 3258
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15 months ago - I'm all for a change in s

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Tennessee-Florida: No CBS?

Interesting..

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15 months ago by johncimino19 39 630
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***OFFICIAL GAMEDAY THREAD, Vols-Georgia hoops***

Game tips off in about 35 or so minutes. Any final thoughts?

Started by: Wes Rucker Pages: 1 | 2 | 3 | ... | 8

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15 months ago by shoeless7777 187 2147
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Chip Kelly/WIlcox

If Chip Kelley get Bucs job will Ducks go after Wilcox?

Started by: VolsfanNUSAF

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16 months ago by Baugamania 12 355
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Lance Thompson update

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16 months ago by willie 59 1951