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Posted on July 4 at 9:43 a.m.
I would be willing to bet that these watch lists are put together from recommendations given to them by the various school's athletic departments. Tennessee,and others, choose in advance each year who they want to promote for awards...especially the heisman and all-america picks.
One of my biggest gripes with Fulmer's decision making is that he sticks with his favorite,even when injured,and has on several occasions not played the more talented player...many times to the detriment of the team's performance.
I can think of several examples. Ainge should have been replaced by Crompton last year and I remember Casey Clausen playing at least one game where he couldn't even throw the ball. Another one that stands out was Travis Henry finally getting the chance to play after Jamal Lewis was sat for an injury. I have to give Jamal credit for his abilities but he was not the same runner after his initial injury...he ran very tentatively. Travis was clearly better,but Fulmer was determined to stick with Jamal as long as he could.
I have always had the feeling that "he doesn't know his pass protection assignments yet,and he's not running the correct routes" is code for "he ain't playin."
Posted on July 3 at 11:44 a.m.
Bobby Maze must be the real deal. It's good to hear that he can finish around the rim. We haven't had a point do that consistently,except for BJ,very often.
If Scotty Hopson as a freshman can hang with Tyler Smith,matching him in points and rebounds,that certainly is a good sign. Tyler may be the premiere player in the SEC this year.
Posted on July 2 at 8:23 a.m.
Peer pressure is the most effective kind. The players that are the team leaders have done a great job in getting our guys under control. It really bodes well for leadership on the squad this year.
Every time one of these incidents happens, at one of the other schools, it just reinforces how ridiculous and out of line John Adams opinion's were.
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Posted on June 30 at 10:12 a.m.
http://timesfreepress.com/news/2008/j...
A very good article on one we already have.
Posted on June 30 at 9:25 a.m.
That was the most exciting game I had ever seen and to this day it compares with any game. What an offensive show...that last drive was magnificent. Johnny Mills was an unbelieveable receiver. He was not fast but managed to get open when needed. He also had the best hands of any receiver I ever saw play. If he got one hand on the ball he caught it.
That game made a star out of Dewey Warren and really put Tennessee on the map nationally. There were so many great players on that team and in the remainder of the Dickey years.
The Oklahoma loss in the Orange Bowl,the following year, was crushing to take. We missed a chip shot field goal. I'll never forget the matchup between the two great all-americans, Bob Johnson and Granville Liggins...what a battle.
Posted on June 30 at 9:01 a.m.
What a shock it was that day when those men were killed in that crash. You never expect to see your heros die so young. The frontpage of both papers were filled with the story.
The tragedy seemed to bring the team together. They responded by bringing Tennessee football back to the level where it belonged. Everyone was so proud of what they had accomplished.
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Posted on June 28 at 9:52 a.m.
Or the defensive tackle Meyer suspended for several weed violations...except for the Tennessee game.
Posted on June 27 at 6:14 a.m.
It's hard to put a value on what Pat Summit has done for the University. The national exposure that Tennessee has received through the years is priceless. You could not pay for the publicity it has generated. Even nonfans of women's sports have heard of and respect Tennessee because of what she has accomplished.
I would suggest that anyone who has reached the pinnacle of their profession would want to be compensated in a like manner. Pat has done this more than any other person in sports except Coach Wooden. Even you gentlemen who take issue with her pay would want to be paid if you reached the top in your job.
People should be glad to see someone else paid well for their excellence. If not then what you display probably has to do with envy. The way I have seen the world work has you and others profiting when people are rewarded for their efforts. If high achievement is not recognized with commensurate compensation we all suffer... be happy for her.
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Posted on July 5 at 9:16 a.m.
The NCAA really knows how to major in the minors...
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