Posted by Tennesseebob on January 11, 2008 at 11:19 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Greetings from Gator Country!! The Florida papers are reporting that Stan Drayton was asked not to return. They're quoting sources from within the Florida Athletic Department. Have you heard anything about that? I like the Clawson hire since it tells me Tennessee is staying with a pro-style offense. Tell your caller Mark my hometown is Johnson City. Go Vols!!

Posted by Perry on January 11, 2008 at 11:20 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Great hire by Coach Fulmer. Hooker, you should be ashamed of yourself for riding the fence on this one.

Posted by BluetickBuzzard on January 11, 2008 at 11:23 a.m. (Suggest removal)

With one coaching spot left on offense is there still any talk or possibility of hiring GEORGE QUARLES from Maryville? I still think that would be a good move. Seems to me Quarles is made from the same mold as Clawson, he just doesn't have the "College Cred" He also could do the special teams alot of good.

Thanks

Posted by hookerd on January 11, 2008 at 11:23 a.m. (Suggest removal)

I am ashamed of myself. Dave Hooker.

Posted by hookerd on January 11, 2008 at 11:27 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Today's Tough Question - Do you give the Dave Clawson hire a thumbs up or thumb down?

Posted by trap2240 on January 11, 2008 at 11:28 a.m. (Suggest removal)

I'm pleased that Fulmer has gone outside of the UT family and has hired a coach that is hungry. If Fulmer is willing to give Clawson control he could be a great hire.

Posted by trap2240 on January 11, 2008 at 11:30 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Why was Malzahn never mentioned seriously as a canidate?

Posted by tennesseevolzz on January 11, 2008 at 11:32 a.m. (Suggest removal)

ur show rocks compared to Doc & Jeff. At least you guys are upbeat and not hating on callers that have a differnt opinion than you. Great show! BTW everytime I hear Hitch I think of Kevin James. Round Boy!!!!!!!! LMAO

Posted by tennesseevolzz on January 11, 2008 at 11:35 a.m. (Suggest removal)

hitch works out w/ twinkies

Posted by tennesseevolzz on January 11, 2008 at 11:37 a.m. (Suggest removal)

I Think its funny as hell when Griff is on Mark Packer's show w/ Steve Hammer. His chair is so jacked up so they can get them both in the same picture. What are you gonna do w/ a 7 footer and a 5'5 dude.

Posted by hookerd on January 11, 2008 at 11:37 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Thanks. Dave Hooker.

Posted by JeffBleedsOrange on January 11, 2008 at 11:40 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Hey Hook. Thess new hires really give tennessee an advantage early next year. With all the changes, won't it make it difficult for Tennessee opponents to scout Tennessee's offense? Here's to Tennessee rolling The Florida Tebow's next year!

FYI: THUMBS UP!

Posted by DATTNBOY on January 11, 2008 at 11:43 a.m. (Suggest removal)

I strongly believe that Clawson can do some GREAT things here in BIG ORANGE COUNTRY. He turned the biggest 2 year turn around in Richmonds 124 year history from going 3-8 in 04 to 9-4 in 05. Think about what he can do with our tallent. Thumbs Up!!! Great Hire in my opinion.

Posted by DATTNBOY on January 11, 2008 at 11:49 a.m. (Suggest removal)

DATS "DAT TN BOY" by the way Hook!!! Best Regards!!!

Posted by gillespie_wants_namaths_liver on January 15, 2008 at 4:50 p.m. (Suggest removal)

I'm deraming of a sandy beach and an overexposed girlfriend, GO CABO beach football team

Sincerely

Tony Romo

Posted by DaveVol on January 16, 2008 at 11:12 a.m. (Suggest removal)

I haven't seen Memphis (state) play this year. What are there strengths and weaknesses.

Posted by Couchdummy on January 16, 2008 at 11:35 a.m. (Suggest removal)

If Quarles comes to UT, he could be given responsibilities for the special teams in addition to the receivers coaching duties. Spec Teams is an area that needs continuity and leadership--even though they played well in spurts at the end of this season.

Posted by DoWhatNow on January 16, 2008 at 11:46 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Fix special teams and quiet the Mur-vul zealots.

Two birds, one stone.

I say do it.

Posted by DaveVol on January 17, 2008 at 10:38 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Compare peabody universities best road win with the Vols best road win this year.

Posted by DATTNBOY on January 17, 2008 at 10:38 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Hey HOOK! The Orange Blazer will be marching up & down the side line 2nite!!! Orange Blazer pulls off the BIG WIN!!! GO VOLS!!!

Posted by Perry on January 17, 2008 at 10:45 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Griff,

Speak up!

FYI the line of tonight's game is UT -10.5/-11 depending on which bookie you do business with.

Posted by JeffBleedsOrange on January 17, 2008 at 10:48 a.m. (Suggest removal)

HOOK.... READ ME: For all those people wanting Philly gone....... Let me ask you this.. How'd that work for Kentucky Basketball?

Jaimy Shagler(SP?), PLEASE CONTRIBUTE..
::napoleon dynamite:: Gosh... iDIOT!

Posted by trap2240 on January 17, 2008 at 11:06 a.m. (Suggest removal)

The Vols haven't lost a game broadcasted on ESPN in quite some time. In fact I can't remember the last time that happened, unless I'm just being forgetful. We won't lose tonight! That stat might be worth looking up...just a thought

Posted by volunteerTY23 on January 17, 2008 at 11:11 a.m. (Suggest removal)

hook, griff, lofton goes off tonight on nat'l TV, bruce rocks the orange blazer and vols win by 25 and gains the nationwide respect we deserve....go vols!

Posted by wamplee on January 17, 2008 at 11:11 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Please tell Mike to speak into the mic, he of all people should know the rules of Brocasting 101! We can't hear him, he always fades out!

Lee in Atlanta

Posted by DATTNBOY on January 17, 2008 at 11:13 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Daaave!(John Adams)

Hope Griffanator the Ladies Man gives me some new Hip Language to use 2day... By the way Griff, have you ever been to 1st base??? Keep up the good work Hook!!!

Posted by todd on January 17, 2008 at 11:26 a.m. (Suggest removal)

I agree with Griff'. Coach Sanders should still be at UT!

Posted by volunteerTY23 on January 17, 2008 at 11:27 a.m. (Suggest removal)

griff if vandy is so great and you think they have a chance, if we beat them by 25 on ESPN we will gain natl respect.............come on griff have some consistency

Posted by cdonsbach on January 17, 2008 at 11:28 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Seriously Mike, everyone I know thinks you speak too softly while on air. I have to turn the volume up so high to hear you that my ears bleed when the show breaks for commercials because the volume is so loud.
Vandy has no chance tonight! That Aussie isn't ready for all this Thugnificence!
Daaaaaaaaaave!

Posted by DoWhatNow on January 17, 2008 at 11:43 a.m. (Suggest removal)

They should bust out Ralph Wiggum for the post game interview...

"I beat the smart kids! I beat the smart kids! :::crash::: Ow, i bent my wookie."

Posted by cdonsbach on January 17, 2008 at 11:47 a.m. (Suggest removal)

You do a good job though, Mike. I mean no disrespect.

Posted by DATTNBOY on January 17, 2008 at 11:50 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Hook, I need to know how Griff became such a PIMP!!! He's got GAME!!!

Posted by cdonsbach on January 17, 2008 at 11:53 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Get Mike to say "Daaaaaaaaavis" in his special voice!

Posted by cdonsbach on January 17, 2008 at 11:49 p.m. (Suggest removal)

UT whooped that butt and Wayne had a HUGE night inside.
GO VOLS!

Posted by DATTNBOY on January 18, 2008 at 10:40 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Daaave!(John Adams)

i guess we were right... BIG ORANGE blew out the dores!!! Big night for Wayno, hope 2 c DUKE get cleared 4 some play time tomorrow!!!

Posted by DATTNBOY on January 18, 2008 at 10:50 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Hook, MVPS would have to be...

1. JaJaun Smith for keeping the up tempo (I'm a graduate of McMinn County High also)

2. Tyler Smith

3. Wayne Chism cause without this big guy where would we be? Oh yeah, our big guy can shoot 3's now... how do you defend that???

Posted by chemist on January 18, 2008 at 10:54 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Daaavis,
Nice Seinfeld reference, but I think he's got "Jimmy-legs." Guard play is the most important for the tournament. Greg Oden didn't win a championship on his own.

Posted by jshmrt20 on January 18, 2008 at 10:55 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Tyler Smith is the most important player....he provides an inside out presence and great basketball "smarts." No disrespect to Dane Bradshaw, but T Smith is a player who fills up the stat sheet in important catagories but can also score with anyone in the country. Lofton is number 2. Lofton still provides a deep threat. Sometimes the threat is as important as the outcome. It causes defenses to adjust. Jordan Howell is number 3. He plays the role of a non-scoring point guard to perfection and can also knock down the open shot when he needs to.

Posted by skip22 on January 18, 2008 at 10:56 a.m. (Suggest removal)

1) T. Smith
2) Prince
3) Lofton

Tyler has played out of his mind. J.P has provided a brilliant spark off the bench. Lofton is Lofton, and can go off at anytime.

Posted by JeffBleedsOrange on January 18, 2008 at 11 a.m. (Suggest removal)

3. T. Smith
2. J. Smith
1. S. Pearl (when he's NOT in the game, he's helping the team the more than if he were in the game.)

Posted by volunteerTY23 on January 18, 2008 at 11:07 a.m. (Suggest removal)

top 3 MVP's 1. Tyler Smith, he's our go to guy, best passer/creator/ can score from anywhere on the floor, could improve on D. 2. jajuan smith / high energy on D, a little to streaky but is almost like the teams motor, jajauan goes we go. 3. chris lofton, not the scoring avg. of last season but is undoubtedly the team captian/ leader, when chris is on the floor the offense is ran more smooth. jordan is also a huge key to our success, he deserves alot of love as well as wayne

Posted by DaveVol on January 18, 2008 at 11:07 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Coach Pearl has not only changed our men's BB program, but he has also changed the fan's thinking. We are now focused on what we need to do for the NCAA tournament, not just the next game. Pearl sets up the schedule to play teams that will help our seeding. He has a reason for everything he does.

Comment on his son playing. Remember Al McGuire played his son (who wasn't very good, I believe he started), he said " he's my son and I love him"

Posted by jshmrt20 on January 18, 2008 at 11:18 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Does anyone think that the subbing patterns Coach Pearl implemented early on hindered Lofton's rhthym? I think that made it a bit difficult for Lofton to settle in to his new role. Coach Pearl did what was best for a championship caliber team in providing a lot of depth. But I do believe it set Lofton back a few games this year. That being said, last night was a step closer for Lofton and if he plays any where near his potential, Tennessee can win a national championship.

Posted by cdonsbach on January 18, 2008 at 11:42 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Would I be arrested or locked-up in the loony bin if I tailgate tomorrow before the game?
Great show today fellas!

Posted by ssukonic on January 18, 2008 at 10:50 p.m. (Suggest removal)

jshmrt20: I thought exactly the same thing. Especially when Chris got a bit on a mini roll. I was thinking.....alright, he's going off now. Let him stay in and keep it up. Out he came. I understand that part of our strength is our rotation of keeping people fresh. But it seems to me it might have been worth it to keep him in a bit longer to let him get along even further with his offensive progress.

Posted by cdonsbach on January 21, 2008 at 12:27 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Saturday's game featured the quietest sell-out crowd ever! If you were not on your feet the last 5 minutes of the game then you don't need to bother coming back to the TBA, posers!
BIG ORANGE BASKETBALL IS FOR THE REAL FANS

Posted by JeffBleedsOrange on January 21, 2008 at 10:09 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Hey Hooker, what was up with Tom Coughlin's face last night during the "Brett Farvras debacle?" Dude looked like he was 15' from Mt. Everest’s summit.

- my blood is orange

Posted by juicetke on January 21, 2008 at 10:35 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Did you see Woody Hayes, I mean, Thad Matta push our players on Saturday? Must be a OSU thing.

Posted by warriorman86 on January 21, 2008 at 10:52 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Matta had no right pushing JaJuan,it wasn't a timeout and JaJuan was still on the court. And after the game, Matta didn't even shake our player's hands. After he shook the coaches hands he went right by the players to yell at the refs as they were leaving the court. But as far as touching our players, he deserves a fine for that.

P.S. John: Kiefer Sutherland is a free man.

Posted by DATTNBOY on January 21, 2008 at 11:02 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Daaave...

I'll say 3 Losses... at Kentucky, at Florida & the SEC Tourney. We go UNDEFEATED at Home this year!
GO VOLS!!!

John, I WANT MY T-SHIRT!!!

Posted by JeffBleedsOrange on January 21, 2008 at 11:12 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Hey Hooker, what was up with Tom Coughlin's face last night during the "Brett Farvras debacle?" Dude looked like he was 15' from Mt. Everest’s summit.

- my blood is orange

Posted by DATTNBOY on January 21, 2008 at 11:22 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Hey Hook,
Have you read the article on Tyler Smith in the Latest ESPN Magazine? Good Read about the relationship & loss of his father last year. Also explains his journey to UT, very interesting...

John, when your music video being released??? I want 2 be there for the premiere!!!

Posted by chilton77 on January 21, 2008 at 11:25 a.m. (Suggest removal)

The Vols are strong. Keep in mind that both NC and UCLA, who are ranked ahead of the Vols, lost on their HOME FLOOR to UNRANKED TEAMS. The Vols took care of business against a good team a day and a half after soundly beating Vandy. Question: Will the Vols be ranked #1 at any point this season? -Tom

Posted by DATTNBOY on January 21, 2008 at 11:47 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Hook,

Has Green Bay ever heard of Complete Seasons of Seinfield on DVD???

Posted by chilton77 on January 22, 2008 at 10:49 a.m. (Suggest removal)

If Lofton finds his stroke tonight against Kentucky, you KNOW his problem is purely a mental one.

Posted by woodythedragon on January 22, 2008 at 11:24 a.m. (Suggest removal)

hook since i didn't get to finish my call, do you realize that we have a running back on the football team that can't out run the cops from the parking lot of gibbs to his dorm. money well spent coach.
griff your gettin a little quiet again.

woody

Posted by poolmankevin on January 22, 2008 at 11:24 a.m. (Suggest removal)

You have a Great show Mr. Hooker.
Yours truly,
Magnum PI

Posted by JeffBleedsOrange on January 22, 2008 at 11:38 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Yo Hooks,

I am not a fan of Pearl Jr. being on the court at ANY time, however, if he's on the court with 01:45 left to go in this game tonight, i'll be just fine with that....

Posted by Piingman on January 22, 2008 at 11:39 a.m. (Suggest removal)

I wish I was coming to "America" like June Jones.
Sincerely,
The hog spinning over the fiery pit on the beach in Hawaii

Posted by JeffBleedsOrange on January 22, 2008 at 11:39 a.m. (Suggest removal)

oh yea, speak up mikey griffy.....

Posted by poolmankevin on January 22, 2008 at 11:48 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Could you give an update on UT basketball recruits for the upcoming year and any players that Tenn is looking at.

Posted by cdonsbach on January 23, 2008 at 12:33 a.m. (Suggest removal)

I'M ONE SAD DUDE TONIGHT

Posted by volunteerTY23 on January 23, 2008 at 10:14 a.m. (Suggest removal)

guy's my biggest problem with the game last ngiht was that I felt for the first time EVER while watching a UT basketball game I felt like bruce pearl was OUTCOACHED, he made some questionable substitutions in my opinion and did not press the cats enough, thoughts?

Posted by todd on January 23, 2008 at 10:45 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Probably our best chance to beat Kentucky at Rupp ever & we blew it! Very dissappointed! This was our chance to become a power in the SEC but it looks like we are still the same ole' Tennessee.

Posted by DATTNBOY on January 23, 2008 at 10:52 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Hook,
u guys are talking about lofton being key. I belive without JaJaun on his game, this is not the same team... what do you think?

Posted by poolmankevin on January 23, 2008 at 11:06 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Hook,
Tyler Smith needs to take more mid range jumpers and take it to the hole a whole lot more.

Posted by jumper51 on January 23, 2008 at 11:11 a.m. (Suggest removal)

hook,
what is the latest on the casey kelly recruitment?

Posted by JeffBleedsOrange on January 23, 2008 at 11:15 a.m. (Suggest removal)

How does Kentucky lose to San Diego and Gardner Webb? The same way Tennessee losses to Kentucky... The superior team overlooked the far inferior team. Tennessee thought they would roll Kentucky and didn’t show up. This same mistake will NOT happen at Knoxville.

Posted by oasis3 on January 23, 2008 at 11:42 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Hooker- Not starting an argument, just an observation. You seem to favor Mark Richt's policy of game suspensions but it seems that Georgia is having as many problems as Tennessee. Game suspensions don't seem to be working either.

Posted by DoWhatNow on January 23, 2008 at 11:43 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Once again we see how Tennessee is not an elite basketball program.

I'm not talking about the team. The team will be fine. The team we saw run out of gas last night and lose to a lesser team is the same one that has ground out wins against Gonzaga, Xavier, Ole Miss, and tOSU, and smoked Vandy.

I'm talking about the fans. UCLA and UNC lost last week too, and aside from a couple of Tar Heel bimbos, no one is crying as much as UT fans this morning. Apparently, we haven't been around big time basketball long enough to learn even the great ones lose a few...

Posted by cdonsbach on January 23, 2008 at 11:48 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Daaaaaaaaaaaaaave!

Duke would have brought a much needed fire to the team last night, and I think he would have been a game-changer capable of giving us the victory, but only if he had not had to sit out for all this time.
Glad he's better and GO VOLS!

Posted by poolmankevin on January 23, 2008 at 11:50 a.m. (Suggest removal)

I dont believe with Duke Crews, Tennessee would have pulled out a win last night. I think the cold night shooting is a big reason Tennessee lost last night. Shooting 38.6% will not win a lot of basketball games.

Posted by hookerd on January 23, 2008 at 11:51 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Great job on the posts guys! This has worked really well. Dave Hooker.

Posted by DoWhatNow on January 23, 2008 at 11:51 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Totally off topic, but....

Snappy Tomato,

Please send back our recording equipment when you get a chance. Thanks guys!

Signed,

1979

Posted by flytnn on January 23, 2008 at 11:56 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Guys I am completely happy with our program, but what I have seen over the last two games is a lack of intensity, in my opinion. What do you guys think? They just look a little worn out at times.

Posted by cdonsbach on January 23, 2008 at 11:57 a.m. (Suggest removal)

GREAT SHOW TODAY!

Posted by cdonsbach on January 23, 2008 at 11:57 a.m. (Suggest removal)

DoWhatNow:

ooooooooooooh snap!

Posted by DoWhatNow on January 23, 2008 at 3:10 p.m. (Suggest removal)

I'm not knocking them, they've got really good pizza.

Their spot just sounds like its playing on the Parker family radio in "A Christmas Story".

Posted by volunteerTY23 on January 24, 2008 at 10:17 a.m. (Suggest removal)

hey guy's this is way off of topic but i'm a oakland raider (don't laugh) and alot of the mock drafts have us taking mcfadden, what is his status after the issues he's ran into, and do you guy's think that would be a nice pick for the raiders, an all sec backfield doesn't sound to bad to me, russell and d-mac I kinda like, if you all could hit on that for me i'd appreciate, thanks guy's have a good 1

Posted by flytnn on January 24, 2008 at 10:30 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Give me a break!! Tennessee not playing well? This guy is an idiot. They are just in the midst of their season! They are the best team I have seen here in a long time. Get him off the air!

Posted by Tennesseebob on January 24, 2008 at 10:31 a.m. (Suggest removal)

If Casey Kelly signs a letter of intent in February then opts to play baseball in March, can Tennessee use his scholarship this year or would they in effect have lost a spot?

Posted by DATTNBOY on January 24, 2008 at 10:33 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Daave!

I think Orgeron would b a good fit for Waterboy 2... what do you think??? Good fit huh... he could take the place or be the brother to the mumbling coach from the bayou!!!

Griffanator, why r u on the defensive this morn??? Shades must b a comfort thing huh, my 9 year old does the same thing...

Posted by flytnn on January 24, 2008 at 10:33 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Everybody's a coach aren't they? Let Pearl coach the team. He is the one getting paid for it!

Posted by JeffBleedsOrange on January 24, 2008 at 10:34 a.m. (Suggest removal)

The Vols had a bad game. Big deal, EVERY team this year will have a few of them, trust me.

Note: Lay off the roids James..... and yes, my money's on Griffy in a thumb war between you two.

Posted by woodythedragon on January 24, 2008 at 10:41 a.m. (Suggest removal)

jamie - how about the sounder "too cool to wear shades"

Ashley Juddd was at my place

woody

Posted by DoWhatNow on January 24, 2008 at 10:50 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Of course there are more bandwagon UK fans in Knoxville than bandwagon UT fans in Lexington!

Did you watch the Houston/O'neil/Green era? I still can't figure out how I became a UT fan watching that mess. Probably has something to do with Lang Wiseman's Mustache of Awesomeness and the free basketball shorts they used to give away...

PS: Kill the techno bumper music. I didn't bring my glow sticks to work today...

Posted by volunteerTY23 on January 24, 2008 at 11:17 a.m. (Suggest removal)

hey fellars can you give out the tennessee aafl roster again, and I also see that chris leak is playing QB with the fla team, along with pete warrick, that team early favorite,there loaded

Posted by gillespie_wants_namaths_liver on January 24, 2008 at 11:19 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Ed Ogeron in the NFL??? Says Ed "OOOORGH I need the money, I just found out my Arkansas buyout was in Livestock, ooooho FOOTBALL"

Al

Posted by UTTuba on January 24, 2008 at 11:19 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Col. Reb is cryin cause hes out of Coors light.

Posted by DATTNBOY on January 24, 2008 at 11:26 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Hook,

I've got to say Sly is the worst coach in the SEC; even though, he does manage to pull out a couple of ranked wins each year. Now the Dumbest coach would have to be our boy Les Miles! "AR KANSAS"

Posted by Basketball_Jones on January 24, 2008 at 11:27 a.m. (Suggest removal)

WORST COACH IN THE SEC: I think its Les Miles. I Miles was the Coach at Kentucky would they have been better? He makes the most boneheaded calls of any coach in the SEC. Rich Brooks would have led LSU to a National Championship and probably only lost 1 game.

Posted by HuskerT on January 24, 2008 at 11:31 a.m. (Suggest removal)

You were talking about coaches commenting on how players performed and you pointed out that Bruce Pearl and Pat Summit will talk about that while Fulmer won't. I just wanted to point out that there is a big difference between football and basketball. If, as a football coach, you comment on one person's play, you're pointing out one person out of 11 instead of one out of 5. Because you're roster is much smaller it's also easier to make sure you have a relationship with every player. You're going to be able to have a close relationship with every player as a basketball coach. Head football coaches have to rely on position coaches to have those relationships, so they can't afford to call guys out. Not to mention that the culture of the sport is entirely different. Basketball players are typically looking for the spotlight. It is much more common to find football players who are all about team. I don't want my football coach calling out players. I think it's horrible form.

Posted by VOLnAla on January 24, 2008 at 11:32 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Every team needs a little luck to win the SEC and even the National Championship!

Posted by JeffBleedsOrange on January 24, 2008 at 11:32 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Tough Question:

Urban Cryer

Basketball Comment:

The Vols had a bad game. Big deal, EVERY team this year will have a few of them, trust me.

Note: Lay off the roids James..... and yes, my money's on Griffy in a thumb war between you two.

Posted by HuskerT on January 24, 2008 at 11:35 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Anyone who thinks that Fulmer is a bad coach is ridiculous. Fulmer is one of the best coaches in the COUNTRY. No coach with 10+ years of coaching has a better winning percentage. And all of those wins came at an SEC school. You don't want to take that for granted. Nebraska did that with Osborne and later Solich and look where that got us. Who do these people think are going to come in and win 9 or 10 games every year?

Posted by UTTuba on January 24, 2008 at 11:36 a.m. (Suggest removal)

I think you can have 2 QB's when you have the talent of 2 QB's we had in 04 (too bad they both got hurt). But its hard to justify starting Rick Clauson over Ainge.

Posted by HuskerT on January 24, 2008 at 11:40 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Why is everyone naming good coaches? What about Sylvester Croom and Rich Brooks? Neither of them are over .500 in their career at their respective schools.

Posted by cdonsbach on January 24, 2008 at 11:42 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Hey guys:
Great show today!
I agree with the Griff and say that the intro music for the basketball team needs to change because it's pretty lame. I liked it better last year when "We Fly High (Ballin')" was the intro music.
I wouldn't mind Kanye's Good Life as the intro, "have you ever popped champagne on a plane..."

Good job speaking loudly today Griff, and keep rockin' those Ray-Bans.

Daaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaave!

Posted by cdonsbach on January 24, 2008 at 11:43 a.m. (Suggest removal)

The 50+ crowd doesn't cheer, stand, or do anything but sit there the entire game anyway.

Posted by NEWMAN on January 24, 2008 at 11:44 a.m. (Suggest removal)

I like the Zombie Nation Song to be played after a T.O. But they do need to go back to the Kanye song for the introduction. They also had rap music for last years intros.

Posted by cdonsbach on January 24, 2008 at 11:46 a.m. (Suggest removal)

GRIFF YOU ARE HILARIOUS!

Posted by DoWhatNow on January 24, 2008 at 11:48 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Griff has a point. The only the new music has going for it is Bert dropping his catch phrases.

As much as I disliked the "Good Life" at the start of the year, it kind of grew on me. It started to fit the team. As soon as it starts to work, they pull it.

And while we're at it, bring back the camera following the team out of the locker room while that Jay Z "Bring 'em Out" song is playing...

Posted by JeffBleedsOrange on January 24, 2008 at 11:50 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Ironic topic… Me and my buddy Walker have been going to games for last 8 years and we thought Metallica's, "Unforgiven" was the best intro song EVER!

Posted by Piingman on January 24, 2008 at 11:50 a.m. (Suggest removal)

The worst COACH in the SEC is Larry Slade. I know you were talking about head coaches, but the Sladester has to go. Also, the new intro music sounds as if it were at some huge "futbol" match and the whole crowd is chanting. Soccer hooligans have no place in Thompson Boling

Posted by woodythedragon on January 24, 2008 at 11:50 a.m. (Suggest removal)

griff, the only rip i have about the intro is unless you are sitting on the floor like you, you can't hardly hear the music much less hear the words. With the new sound system it may be different now.

Good job driven the mike griff

Griff are you eaten lunch at club 106 with the shades. PIMPIN

woody

Posted by JeffBleedsOrange on January 24, 2008 at 11:52 a.m. (Suggest removal)

CORRECTION!!! ENTER SANDMAN is the song....

Ironic topic… Me and my buddy Walker have been going to games for last 8 years and we thought Metallica's, "Enter Sandman" was the best intro song EVER!

Posted by NEWMAN on January 24, 2008 at 11:52 a.m. (Suggest removal)

I saw CC was wearing sunglasses on the field, under his helmet. That is why I dislike him. JK.

DAAAAAAAAAAAAAAVE!

Posted by SuperNorm on January 24, 2008 at 11:53 a.m. (Suggest removal)

I like the kanye song, sounds like we are going to a soccer game with the "zombie song"

Posted by Basketball_Jones on January 24, 2008 at 11:57 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Being that it's Tennessee I think the song should be "It's All About the Benjaminz" by Diddy

We all know UT is all about making a dollar

Posted by UTTuba on January 24, 2008 at 11:58 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Does Jimmy Clauson wear sunglasses to hide? By the way, I like "Zombie Nation" because Im pretty sure Kanye West's CD is all over the country and you can hear that anywhere too.

Posted by DoWhatNow on January 25, 2008 at 10:16 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Daaaave!

You know, Mike Smith! That's Mr. and Mrs. Smith's little boy.

Posted by poolmankevin on January 25, 2008 at 10:18 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Hook,
Have you seen the HBO series The Wire?
If so, what goes on in the paper news room on the show (which is The Sun), the same way it goes down in the paper news room of the News Sentinel?

Posted by Georgia_Fan_In_Knoxvegas on January 25, 2008 at 10:19 a.m. (Suggest removal)

I think the comments made by the ESPN writer about Eric Ange were pretty accurate. Although Ange played fairly well in orange, I just don't think he showed the goods to make the move to the next level. At best I think he will be the next Tee Martin, and go late in the draft, hang around for a few years and then disappear and become just another statistic.

Posted by DoWhatNow on January 25, 2008 at 10:20 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Adams, NOOOOOO- DON'T GET ON THAT SCOOTER!

You don't want Vern Lundquist that mad at you...

Posted by UTTuba on January 25, 2008 at 10:48 a.m. (Suggest removal)

I dont think TN can be better at QB just because its hard replace the talent of Ainge. His legacy will be losing the SEC with 2 pics but he was still very talented.

Posted by DATTNBOY on January 25, 2008 at 10:53 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Daave!

Yes, I do because Ainge was a bit of a "head case" after the injury in the Notre Dame game. Coach "Cutt" did a good job but he was defiitely not the same QB. I look forward to a QB that can scramble at least a little when the pocket breaks down & I beleive we will have that in Coleman or Crompton. Go Vols!

Your fellow "US American"...

Posted by jumper51 on January 25, 2008 at 10:55 a.m. (Suggest removal)

eric ainge was great for us, but tenn will be better at qb with crompton. crompton will not leave 3rd downs on the field. when we need 5 or 6 yards and nobody open, crompton will get the first down.

Posted by DoWhatNow on January 25, 2008 at 10:58 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Daaaaaave-

Take the man crush you have on Casey Clausen, multiply it by 1500, and that barely begins to describe the feelings Vern has for Tebow (and for David Pollack, but that's not the point)...

Posted by Couchdummy on January 25, 2008 at 11:12 a.m. (Suggest removal)

We will be better off. Erik Ainge was a talent who was held back by the conservatism of Cutliffe. (There, I committed the sin of being critical of a media icon by criticizing The Cut!) But if the new OC brings in a random number generator to call the plays, we may get away from the oh so predictible conservative play calls!!

Posted by UTTuba on January 25, 2008 at 11:13 a.m. (Suggest removal)

I agree with the whole Tom Brady thing, its out of control. What someone does at home is their own deal. No one in sports should be hunted down like a dog.
Yours Truly
Ron Mexico

Posted by Chainsaw on January 25, 2008 at 11:16 a.m. (Suggest removal)

daaaaaaaAAAAVVVVVEEEEE!!!!!11111onetyoneoneone!!!

Tom Brady is on ESPN now...it seems his GF needed some feminine supplies and he's trolling the "no mans land" aisle at the local drug store trying to find her brand.

Posted by NEWMAN on January 25, 2008 at 11:29 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Daaaaaaaaaaaaaave!!!

Tough Question:

I think Tennessee will be better off next year at QB. I mean with the C-Gun and the G-Gun we are in good shape.

When is the Sports Page injury report coming out? I would like to know the status of John's injury.

Posted by DATTNBOY on January 25, 2008 at 11:31 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Jamie...
whats up man? did u forget 2 drink ur coffee this morn? i didnt even get 2 hear the man sing his song. u cued up a commercial instead.

Hook, how bout John singing the "Snappy Song" First???

Posted by poolmankevin on January 25, 2008 at 11:53 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Hook,
As a US American over in the Tennessee, I think thst ESPN should therefore update the color of his toe nails such as.

Posted by Couchdummy on January 25, 2008 at 11:56 a.m. (Suggest removal)

C-

Posted by phishdaddy on January 25, 2008 at 12:01 p.m. (Suggest removal)

For some reason, when you went to que up the snappy jingle, it played a random commercial online.

Posted by poolmankevin on January 28, 2008 at 10:13 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Hook,
I think I have figured out how the basketball team can shoot better free throws: just let them take the free throw from the 3 pt line.

Posted by jemcrynlds on January 28, 2008 at 10:36 a.m. (Suggest removal)

For Mike Strange:

Concerning free throws, there's no question we have players who need to shoot a higher percentage. However, our free throw percentage for individual games this season is related to the tempo (pace or speed) of the game.

For the four highest pace games we've played this season, our free throw percentage overall has been 53%. For the four slowest pace games we've played this season, our free throw percentage overall has been 75%. I statistically analyzed our free throw percentages as related to game pace for our entire season, and the statistically significant conclusion is that as the speed of our games increases, our free throw percentage falls. As game speed slows, our percentage goes up.

Credit for this idea goes to your cohort, Mike Griffith, who suggested that we just get tired due to our style of play, and this affects our free throw shooting. I just analyzed the numbers.

Posted by JeffBleedsOrange on January 28, 2008 at 10:45 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Hook, who proved they're more deserving of bench warmer status, Tanner Wild, with is wide open layup malfunction, or Steven Pearl for dribbling the ball off his foot out of bounds AND missing two "FREE" throws badly?

My vote goes to..... Steven "Falls Down a lot" Pearl

Posted by JeffBleedsOrange on January 28, 2008 at 10:55 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Tough question...... Pat Summit is to Women's Basketball as Queen Elizabeth is to England.

Posted by DATTNBOY on January 28, 2008 at 10:59 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Hook,
i believe Pat thinks she is BIGGER than the game. she proved it with her solo of Rocky Top. that was BRUTAL!!!

by the way... Jamie can you play the audio(Pats Rocky Top Solo) ESPN certainly does...

Posted by wamplee on January 28, 2008 at 11:24 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Ref Duke's students behavior at games.
They only way the students will stop their inapproiate chants at games is if it becomes an embarressment to the Univ. They have been doing this for years and the media has not reallly given them much attention as far as how inapproiate it is. I think Pat is trying to bring attention to this so, just maybe, the Duke Admin will take action. I don't think Pat would allow Tenn fans to treat opposing players like that in TBA.

Posted by DoWhatNow on January 28, 2008 at 11:24 a.m. (Suggest removal)

I can see it now, Dickie V Throughout History...

"That's one small step :::huh uh::: for man..."

"We have nothing to fear :::huh uh::: but fear..."

"Mr. Gorbachev, tear down :::uh huh::: this wall..."

Posted by cdonsbach on January 28, 2008 at 11:25 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Daaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaave!

Tell Mikey G to bring it full-force this morning!

Could you play the Ed Orgeron song for me?

Great show guys!

Posted by DATTNBOY on January 28, 2008 at 11:43 a.m. (Suggest removal)

hook,

I belive its a great move by bruce 2 start ramar. he has tons of tallent & doesn't play as well off the bench. we still need jordon to come n & knock down that needed 3 & contol the game as needed. good 2 duke back & lofton getting his shot back...

poor mike, I feel sorry for him sometimes... bet he got picked on a lot when he was a kid...

Posted by JeffBleedsOrange on January 29, 2008 at 10:20 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Hook, what’s the deal with you and your love affection with the Cameron Crazies? Is it because you’re from "Crazytown?"

- I beed orange pigment

Posted by 96VolGrad on January 29, 2008 at 10:32 a.m. (Suggest removal)

I hate to beat a dead horse but: Did anyone else notice that the crew last night was ready to put on their striped blue and white shirts. I mean, duke was leading 33-33 at the half according to the announcer. And while Tennessee stretched their lead to 8 in the second half the announcers were off talking about Duke instead of highlighting what was the largest lead of the night for the Lady Vols. They kept bringing up what Duke was doing to Tennessee on defense, and seemed almost upset when Tennessee was up by 10.

Posted by DoWhatNow on January 29, 2008 at 10:36 a.m. (Suggest removal)

I think Mark Gottfried is an outstanding coach.

Be on the lookout for our new book "Roll The Ball Out There and Kick Back: College Basketball Coaching 101" by Mark Gottfried and Jerry Green.

PS: Does anybody have any good sales on mock turtlenecks up there? Thanks!

Signed,

Jerry Green

Posted by DATTNBOY on January 29, 2008 at 10:53 a.m. (Suggest removal)

daaave!
did anyone notice the audio on Pat Summit last nite? during the TO's the camera would turn to her & you could hear evrything she was planning. that's not right! this is my first time watching a womens game, maybe this is normal for a womens game. please tell me what u think...

Posted by gillespie_wants_namaths_liver on January 29, 2008 at 11:12 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Dave

I think blowing kisses is a GREAT idea, I think it makes for great public relations

Signed

Supreme Court Justice Antione Scalia's italian middle finger gesture

Al

Posted by poolmankevin on January 29, 2008 at 11:18 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Who makes the decision to allow signs in TBA?
What is the big deal about bringing signs in TBA?
I think it should be allowed! If we are going to change the look of TBA, this should be included in the change. The Big wigs should lighten up

Posted by gillespie_wants_namaths_liver on January 29, 2008 at 11:18 a.m. (Suggest removal)

too much control NO SUCH THING

Signed: Closed practice
"we talking about PRATICE, not a game, not a game, we talking about PRATICE man"

Al

Posted by chilton77 on January 29, 2008 at 11:28 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Guys: Let's get back to basketball! I enjoyed your discussion yesterday of Ramar Smith vs. Jordan Howell (accentuated, of course, by Mike Griffith's excellent article). Two things: 1)When you add Chris Lofton and JuJuan Smith to Ramar Smith and Jordan Howell, that may be the best GUARD FOUR-SOME in the SEC, if not the NATION. 2) If Jordan did not get hurt last year, would he have developed into the full-time starting point guard this year? Go Vols!

Posted by cdonsbach on January 29, 2008 at 11:43 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Great show as always guys!
I'm totally with Mike on the intro music!
Any score predictions for the game tonight?
Beware any overall-clad man who follows you in Alabama, Dave!
RIP SAM THE BUTCHER

Daaaaaaaaaaaaaaaave!

Posted by gillespie_wants_namaths_liver on January 29, 2008 at 11:47 a.m. (Suggest removal)

My joke was better

Al

Posted by UTTuba on January 29, 2008 at 11:47 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Bruce Pearl has the most tackey sports coat ever and it seems TN fans, for some reason, like it. I just think its stupid that fans go crazy over it and feel like they should wear a stupid piece of clothing from over 30 years ago!

Signed,
Bear Bryant

Posted by DoWhatNow on January 29, 2008 at 11:51 a.m. (Suggest removal)

I knew The Bear was still alive!

Signed,

Alabama Fans

Posted by cdonsbach on January 29, 2008 at 11:54 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Jordan Howell is my American Idol, and I hope he rains 3s all over Bama tonight.
Nice job with the Shai, Jordan, taking it back to the day!

Posted by cdonsbach on January 29, 2008 at 11:55 a.m. (Suggest removal)

The second track is the best, because to my knowledge no member of the group Shai ever peepeed on a 14 year old.

Posted by cdonsbach on January 29, 2008 at 11:56 a.m. (Suggest removal)

The original song as sung by the group Shai:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xZs4sv...

Posted by skip22 on January 30, 2008 at 10:57 a.m. (Suggest removal)

it comes down to three words:

SHOW SOME RESPECT

Posted by HuskerT on January 30, 2008 at 11:19 a.m. (Suggest removal)

I have been raised to be respectful and say "yes sir", "no sir" and follow directions when dealing with police. I was pulled over a few months ago and cited for following too closely and the officer did everything he could to intimidate me, including making me get out and put my hands on the hood of his car. I did exactly as he asked and never objected or raised my voice. I was pulled over quite a bit in high school and college and have never had that happen before. I'm 35 and white and driving a 2006 Lancer Evolution. In high school I drove a souped up Cutlass Calais with air shocks on the back and never, ever got that treatment.

Posted by HuskerT on January 30, 2008 at 11:25 a.m. (Suggest removal)

I lived in Memphis for a couple years and worked down on Airways Drive for a while. I'm also white. I was driving a Ford Escort and on my way home from work when I got pulled over. I asked the officer why he stopped me since I knew that I hadn't done anything wrong. He said he saw me pull out from behind a building (the one I worked at). Basically, I was pulled over because the only reason a white guy would be in that neighborhood would be to get drugs.

Posted by cdonsbach on January 30, 2008 at 11:40 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Do you think that I'd be more likely to be pulled over if I were wearing an "I Beat John Adams" t-shirt (that is, if I ever receive it)?

Any thoughts on the game last night, guys?
Great show as always.

Posted by poolmankevin on January 31, 2008 at 10:25 a.m. (Suggest removal)

As a season ticket holder of the Inianapolis Colts since 1986, the word around Indy is that IF Marvin Harrison retires, they will go after Chad Johnson. That is IF Marvin retires due to this past knee injury.

Posted by JeffBleedsOrange on January 31, 2008 at 10:35 a.m. (Suggest removal)

My tribute to Ryan Karl.....

Man no one will forget that game you had vs. Cal in Knoxville. The play that stands out most is the one where you shot throught the line, bursting into the backfield upending Lynch. Way to represent Tennessee well bro! You're a VOL forever!

Posted by UTTuba on January 31, 2008 at 10:47 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Superbowl Coverage is definatly way over the top. Do we really need 2 weeks of coverage non-stop for one game? When we start hearing about, and analyzing, what kind of flowers Tom Brady is bringing his girlfriend along with Wes Welkers Man Crush on Brady, its gone a little too far.

Posted by wamplee on January 31, 2008 at 11:17 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Hook, until we have a perfect player that never makes a mistake, I will stick with J. Smith. Is it a bonehead mistake when Bruce gets a technical foul for getting out of the coaches box? Maybe it is, but I will take Burce's intensity and emotion and accept the occasional T!

Lee in Atlanta

Posted by DoWhatNow on January 31, 2008 at 11:25 a.m. (Suggest removal)

I just can't understand why UT fans have to split into separate camps on men's and women's sports. The whole thing reeks of 2nd grade cootie-phobia.

Its not just the men either. There are plenty of women's fans that want nothing to do with the men's ath. dept.

Everyone just needs to get together and grow up.

How ridiculous is it that UT has to have a small Power T and a small Lady Vols logo on the basketball court instead of everyone playing under the same logo...

Posted by cdonsbach on January 31, 2008 at 11:58 a.m. (Suggest removal)

You've never heard of The Smiths?
Not exactly "get pumped up" music!

Posted by UTTuba on February 1, 2008 at 10:22 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Its hard to catch and throw a ball while your wearing handcuffs.

Posted by JeffBleedsOrange on February 1, 2008 at 10:28 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Hook,

Man, Plax can't call the win and the score, he's just setting himself up for an embarrassment............ "My mind keeps telling no, but my body, my body.... - J. Adams"

Posted by UTTuba on February 1, 2008 at 10:31 a.m. (Suggest removal)

How about a 6 am sunday morning run, and if your late or in any way intoxicated its a week.

Posted by HuskerT on February 1, 2008 at 10:32 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Coaches can't win. If they suspend players for games, they get chastised because it's either players who won't play anyway, which is actually the majority of the roster, or players are suspended for the first game against some scrub. Most teams start the season with an "easy" game for a number of reasons - primarily to help a "new" team get some confidence. When there are offenses in the off-season, what game do you want them to suspend players for? Mid-season conference games? And when they get mid-season game suspensions, coaches get criticized for letting them come back in time for a bowl game. It's ridiculous. I really believe that most coaches are doing their best to help these young men succeed in life as much as in football.

Posted by DoWhatNow on February 1, 2008 at 10:40 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Forget the morning runs. They're athletes, they're supposed to run.

Have Adams make a best of Marvin Gaye and Al Green CD (with an R Kelly hidden track), and replace all of the players', ahem, "mood music" CDs with it.

Problem solved. They'll have no reason to go out anymore...

Posted by DATTNBOY on February 1, 2008 at 10:47 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Daaave!

How bout after the Ride Along with the Cops they the offenders have to hold hands with the Officers, sing campfire songs & have this televised? Coom Bye Yaa My Lord... Coom By Yaa...

Or how bout a session with John Adams...
"my mind keeps telln me no..."

Posted by HuskerT on February 1, 2008 at 10:55 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Phillips was suspended for several games. In fact, that was part of the reason I mentioned the mid-season suspsensions. And I'm not above creating a new user name like JoeBleedsOrange or SuperVolFan if that's what it takes.

Posted by cdonsbach on February 1, 2008 at 11:19 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Guys great show today!
Do I think the Adams Plan will work? My mind is telling me no, but my body, my body is telling me yes. The only thing I would add to the Adams Plan would be to make the players wear orange prison-issued jumpsuits while they run to further drive the point home that if you mess with the law you'll end up in jail.

Will the VOLS be able to out-rebound the Bulldogs
tomorrow night?

I'm above creating a new user name like HuskerT because I like the one my parents gave me.

THE SPORTS PAGE RULES!

Posted by eaglentn2002 on February 1, 2008 at 11:51 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Dave,
Did John ride into work with Gerald Jones and Ahmad Paige after drinking all night with Vereen when he came up with the midnight run? This is ridiculous! Punishment should be much stricter! Suspend these clowns!

Posted by VOLnAla on February 4, 2008 at 10:50 a.m. (Suggest removal)

What do you guys think was running through Tiki Barber's mind last night as the NY Giants won the world championship?

Posted by 96VolGrad on February 4, 2008 at 10:52 a.m. (Suggest removal)

According to MSNBC:
1. Budweiser-Thunder
2. Pepsi-What is Love
3. Life Water-Thriller
4. E-Trade-Baby
5. Bridgestone-Squirrel Scream

I thought the baby was the best. I'm not real sentimental about budweiser horses.

Posted by cdonsbach on February 4, 2008 at 11:20 a.m. (Suggest removal)

I think Tennessee should use the "you're only suspended if you're not a starter" clause as an incentive for recruits.

Posted by poolmankevin on February 5, 2008 at 11:08 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Hook,
My son on 2K Sports College Hoops 08 is being recurited by Texas Tech coach Bobby Knight, Is it a good idea to let him go there?

Posted by JeffBleedsOrange on February 5, 2008 at 11:12 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Mike, do you thing Chris Lofton will heat it up tonight?

hook, while Mike is talking...........

ugh HUH, ugh HUH... woh.. ugh HUH, ugh HUH...

Posted by UTTuba on February 5, 2008 at 11:15 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Id love my son to play for Bob Knight. Id want someone with that much passion and knowledge about the game. While there may be better coaches as far as stratagy there may not be a coach with as much passion.

Posted by DaveVol on February 5, 2008 at 11:24 a.m. (Suggest removal)

I'd let my sons play for Coach Knight. In life, and business, you will face challenges everday. His style will help you prepare and deal with what comes your way. Also, he has a high graduation rate, that alone tells me he cares about his players.

Posted by skip22 on February 5, 2008 at 11:32 a.m. (Suggest removal)

When is the last time you heard of one of coach nights players getting pulled over by the police with marijuana and a recruit in the car at the same time? While some people might not agree with Coach Knight's methods, one cannot argue with his success.

Posted by DoWhatNow on February 6, 2008 at 10:49 a.m. (Suggest removal)

I'll be honest, I will cry like a little girl or Terrell Owens the day Bruce Pearl is no longer the UT basketball coach.

Watching him and his staff last night was priceless. Forbes and Shay were cracking me up with their reactions to some of the calls last night.

Thank you Bruce. Thank you.

Posted by UTTuba on February 7, 2008 at 10:32 a.m. (Suggest removal)

As Much as I wish Fulmer would wake up and get rid of the 30 year old playbook, I believe that Phil is one of the most true and honest coaches in the nation. I feel like we could never ever find someone that has the loyalty as Phil Fulmer has. I think that Fulmer is really excited about the '08 season and really honestly beleives in all of his players and recruits, unlike someone like Nick Saban who recruits and signs players he doesnt even have room for.

Posted by UTTuba on February 7, 2008 at 10:58 a.m. (Suggest removal)

I think Rod Wilks will have a pretty big imediate impact. While we do have some good wide recivers we dont have that "superstar" that we need to perform consistantly and I think he can do that.

Posted by DaveVol on February 7, 2008 at 11:02 a.m. (Suggest removal)

I have two questions:

1) how many players has UT put in the NFL that were not highly rated recruits?

2) Is it fair to say UT's class is quality over quantity? (I base this on Drew's comment of UT's average star rating, what is Bama's average star rating).

Posted by JeffBleedsOrange on February 7, 2008 at 11:36 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Tough Question

That Wells kid will be a beast, I really like this kid, he's ripped AND he's a good interview, He appears to have a great head on his sholder aswell... good steal from ole miss.

Posted by JeffBleedsOrange on February 7, 2008 at 11:37 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Tough Question

That Wells kid will be a beast, I really like this kid, he's ripped AND he's a good interview, He appears to have a great head on his shoulder aswell... good steal from ole miss.

Posted by Georgia_Fan_In_Knoxvegas on February 7, 2008 at 1:06 p.m. (Suggest removal)

"I hate attention"..... this coming from the top college recruit in the country during an interview this morning. He said he didn't sign on national singing day because he wants to "explore each of his three choices more." Sounds like he is just seeking more attention to me. Shortly after his " I hate attention" comment, the interviewer ask him what he liked most about the recruiting process and he responded "I like all the attention and everyone knowing who I am."

I think this kid is going to be the next #1 ranked nobody in college football. I truly hope he picks "The Ohio State University" and I also hope they make it back to the National Championship this coming year and he is blessed with the distinct honor of being defeated by yet another SEC power house.

Go DAWGS! And Best of Luck to Bruce and the Gang.

Posted by volbball on February 8, 2008 at 10:19 a.m. (Suggest removal)

I disagree on saying the students have time and homework is not an excuse. I went to the game, but my wife started working on her homework when she got home from school and was still doing it when I got home from the game. As well I had a friend who had 2 test and a report due the next day. I think if it was a weekend game, the students would have sold out.

Posted by DoWhatNow on February 8, 2008 at 11:26 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Look, you have a large number of dedicated students who will get to the arena as early as possible to get their seats down low. That's great, I hope they fill up that section every night.

You also have a sizeable number that isn't interested in taking the upper 300 level seats that require an oxygen tank and a Sherpa. Its not a big deal, no one should be offended.

As a recent UT grad, I gladly purchased some of those upper level seats this year, and I would gladly purchase some next year if they cut the allotment and opened them to the public.

Posted by DoWhatNow on February 8, 2008 at 11:52 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Ricardo-

Kentucky will always have cheerleading. YAY!

Posted by cdonsbach on February 11, 2008 at 11:07 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Mike and Mike:
Steve Hamer is the man and should be on the Sports Page more often.

Posted by Couchdummy on February 11, 2008 at 11:33 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Mike G., can you speak up (or not turn away from the microphone)! I am listening on internet from out of town and your voice often fades away as you speak. Would help me keep from guessing the end of your statements (cannot turn the volumn up on computer as easily as I do my car radio). Thanks.--Couchdummy

Posted by JeffBleedsOrange on February 12, 2008 at 10:45 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Wow, I don't follow the Lady Vols much, but man those were some clutch free throws by a 64% free throw shooter. J.P. Prince, take notes.........

Posted by bdub on February 12, 2008 at 10:56 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Carrie Cole, the Lady Vols Golf Team Assistant Coach, is the BEST assistant coach on the UT campus BY FAR!!! She is HOT!!!!!

Posted by DaveVol on February 12, 2008 at 11:22 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Mike, you are the Teddy Roosevelt of sports talk radio. You speak softly, but you carry a big stick. Way to stay your ground on your opinions!

Posted by VO on February 12, 2008 at 11:23 a.m. (Suggest removal)

How bout Texas helping our RPI last night by beat Kansas. If we can beat memphis how nice would that be to be a #1 seed in the east and have your fans able to travel. Dont choke, go vols.

Posted by UTTuba on February 12, 2008 at 11:42 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Drew Edwards is Dyno-mite!

Posted by DaveVol on February 13, 2008 at 10:16 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Is the report true that Kelvin Sampson will appear before congress?

Posted by chilton77 on February 13, 2008 at 10:28 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Looking forward to tonight's Arkansas-Tennessee hoops game. I'm a big fan (aren't we all?) of JuJuan Smith. Do you think he has a shot at making it in the pros?

Posted by Chainsaw on February 13, 2008 at 10:55 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Hey Daaaave! If I wanted to watch NASCAR, I'd flush a bag of Skittles down the toilet and bet on which color would win. It would be a more exciting race and with less predictability than the real thing.

Posted by gillespie_wants_namaths_liver on February 13, 2008 at 11:05 a.m. (Suggest removal)

HULK SMASH puny trainer

Roger (B12 in the can) Clemons

Posted by gillespie_wants_namaths_liver on February 13, 2008 at 11:09 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Everybody lover a parade

NASCAR fans

Posted by gillespie_wants_namaths_liver on February 13, 2008 at 11:09 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Everybody loves a parade

NASCAR fans

Posted by cdonsbach on February 13, 2008 at 11:12 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Daaaaaaaaaaaaaaave!

I love seei