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Thursday, September 29, 2011

Vols coverage by Danny Parker (September 19 to 28, 2011)


Danny Parker is an Associate Editor and Recruiting Analyst for Inside Tennessee.com providing football and basketball coverage of the Tennessee Vols.

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The free articles in this set include:
  • SEC picks by Inside Tennessee Staff: Seven games are on this weekend's SEC schedule, with the headliner finding Arkansas visiting Alabama in a battle of Western Division unbeatens.
  • Figuring out Game Maxim No. 6: Legendary Tennessee coach Gen. Robert Neyland certainly understood the importance of all facets of football: "No. 6 Press the kicking game. Here is where the breaks are made."
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  • Rochell planning Knoxville visit: Getting prospects to campus is a must if team's want to get their signatures come National Signing Day. Log in or subscribe now to see what this defensive end told InsideTennessee.
  • Bye week has its pros, cons: The Tennessee Volunteers are anxious to get the bitter taste of their first defeat out of their mouths. Sign in or subscribe now to see what the players said as they got back to work Tuesday.
  • Avoiding the big play: The InsideTennessee.com staff was at Haslam Field yet again to get the latest on Volunteer football. Sign in or subscribe now to read this story and view the video footage of Tennessee's defensive coordinator.
  • Video: King provides an update: The InsideTennessee.com staff hit the road to Georgia to get the latest from high school football prospects either committed or interested in the Tennessee Volunteers. Sign in or subscribe now to see what this recruit had to say.
  • Shakeup at cornerback: The bye week yielded a shakeup in the Tennessee starting lineup. Sign in or subscribe now to see what this Volunteer had to say about his infusion into the first string.
  • Video: Neal, Stone chat it up: How is center James Stone progressing with his snaps? Will Rajion Neal complete the move to wide receiver? Sign in or subscribe to InsideTennessee.com now to find out.
  • Maggitt goes on record: Freshmen and sophomores make up much of the Tennessee football team's starting lineup. Sign in or subscribe now to see what this young linebacker had to say in his first media availability since arriving in Knoxville.
  • Prep week for Buffalo continues: What playmakers are poised to make an impact on the Tennessee offense for the first time this season? What's the starting offensive line looking like? Sign in or subscribe now to see the latest from InsideTennessee.
  • Video: Chaney has a plan: The InsideTennessee staff was ready and waiting for practice to end on Wednesday to hear what the Tennessee coaches had to say as prep week for Buffalo progresses. Sign in or subscribe now to see the latest from Haslam Field.

Vols coverage by Chris Price (September 20 to 28, 2011)


Chris Price is a Staff Writer for Inside Tennessee.com providing football and basketball coverage of the Tennessee Vols.

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  • Great Expectations: After a rough start to their open-date practice, Dooley's Vols brought their a-game to Wednesday's practice. Read as InsideTennessee.com brings you all the latest from the Tennessee practice field.
  • SEC picks by Inside Tennessee Staff: Seven games are on this weekend's SEC schedule, with the headliner finding Arkansas visiting Alabama in a battle of Western Division unbeatens.
  • Reinvigorated Vols hit practice field : Derek Dooley and the Tennessee Volunteers took to Haslam Field after taking the weekend off for their bye week. Read this InsideTennessee.com practice for all the latest concerning Tennessee football.
  • Dooley dealing with violations again : Derek Dooley has another NCAA investigation on his hands for yet another matter in which he had no involvement. Read what the head coach had to say about the NCAA and his football team following Tuesday morning's practice.
  • Identity crisis?: Derek Dooley and the Tennessee Volunteers continued their preparations for the visiting Buffalo Bulls Wednesday morning. Read as InsideTennessee gives you all the latest from Haslam Field.
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  • Picking up the pieces: Derek Dooley and the Tennessee offense are going to have to adjust to life after losing Justin Hunter. Read as Tyler Bray, Da'Rick Rogers and others talk about to adjusting the offense to keep moving forward without their No. 1 wide receiver.
  • 2013 Five-star talks to IT: nsideTennessee.com got a chance to catch up with 2013 Georgia prospect and five-star defensive lineman Robert NKemdiche. Watch this exclusive interview with InsideTennessee.
  • Vols offense moving forward: The InsideTennessee.com staff was at Haslam Field yet again to get the latest on Volunteer football. Sign in or subscribe now to read this story and view the video footage of Tennessee's offensive coordinator.
  • Rival schools still knocking on the door: InsideTennessee had a chance to catch up with D.C. commitment Kenneth Crawley. Sign up of subscribe to see what this future Volunteer had to say.
  • Monday Mash-up: Buffalo week : A new feature from InsideTennessee.com will be the 'Monday Mash-up' where IT brings you video interviews from various Volunteers. Log in or sign up to see this first installment.
  • Video: Wilcox talks Vols defense: Sign in or sign up to InsideTennessee for this interview with defensive coordinator Justin Wilcox. Be sure to come back to IT for all your Vols video coverage.

Vols coverage by Randy Moore (September 20 to 28, 2011)


Randy Moore is a sportswriter and editor-in-chief for Inside Tennessee.com providing football and basketball coverage of the Tennessee Vols.

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The free articles in this set include:
  • Dooley defends O-line: Derek Dooley believes a good football program resembles an apprentice program: A young guy learns from watching an older guy, then eventually replaces him.
  • 'I was non-existent': After gaining just 18 yards on nine carries, Tennessee's No. 1 tailback isn't content to view himself as a non-factor in Saturday's 33-23 loss at Florida; he views himself as a non-entity.
  • SEC picks by Inside Tennessee Staff: Seven games are on this weekend's SEC schedule, with the headliner finding Arkansas visiting Alabama in a battle of Western Division unbeatens.
  • The invisible man: One Tennessee football player has been showing up in the starting lineup this fall because he hasn't been showing up on film.
  • Talkin' the talk
    : Like a S.W.A.T. team poised outside the door of a darkened building, Tennessee's alarmingly inexperienced basketball team has no idea what perils await.
  • Vols catch a break: A football team that's executing well and building momentum hates to be interrupted by an open date. Clearly, the Tennessee Vols are not such a team.
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  • Vols need a Rainey: After watching diminutive Florida speedster Chris Rainey frustrate Tennessee's defense Saturday at The Swamp, Vol fans will be glad to know the Big Orange is in hot pursuit of a player cast from the same mold.
  • Vanishing Vol: He was Tennessee's second-leading rusher as a true freshman last fall. He posted the Vols' third-longest reception of 2010 with a 58-yard catch/run at Georgia. He flashed some return skills with a 29-yard kickoff runback against Alabama. He ran for 152 yards and three touchdowns in the first spring scrimmage of 2011.
  • 'Hall' of a prospect: The first time he saw Tennessee's freshmen in action, junior post Kenny Hall was struck by the resemblance. Sign in or subscribe now to start familiarizing yourself with the freshmen of the Volunteer basketball team.
  • Corey Smith update: A lot of folks were affected when standout Tennessee receiver Justin Hunter limped off the field with a torn ACL in the first quarter of Saturday's loss at Florida, including at least one future teammate.
  • Vision problem: Noting that senior tailback Tauren Poole runs up the back of his blocker on some plays and pauses before hitting the hole on others, many Tennessee fans surmise that he lacks vision.
  • Ultimate trap game: The term "trap game," applied when a team must focus on a lightly regarded opponent shortly before facing an important foe, doesn't begin to capture the challenge facing Tennessee this week.
  • Da'Rick Rogers: 'Got to step up': It's Babe Ruth without Lou Gehrig, Doc Blanchard without Glenn Davis, Kobe Bryant without Shaquille O'Neal, Jerry Rice without Joe Montana, Ernie without Bernie, Batman without Robin.
  • Green but growing: Tennessee defensive coordinator Justin Wilcox is getting older every day but his starting lineup seems to be getting younger every week.

Thursday, September 22, 2011

Lady Vols coverage by Maria Cornelius (September 10 to September 22, 2011)


Maria M. Cornelius is an Inside Tennessee senior sportswriter for Inside Tennessee.com providing basketball coverage of the Tennessee Lady Vols.

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The free articles in this set include:
  • Lady Vols to start team sessions: The Lady Vols have completed their workouts of separate groups and will shift next week to a full team session, a switch both the players and coaches are looking forward to as they can get a better sense of the team.
  • Alyssia Brewer to leave Tennessee: The Lady Vols held their first full team workout on Thursday – and the only court session this week as coaches are still limited to two hours a week until early next month – and did so with the roster depleted by one with the announcement that Alyssia Brewer would be leaving Tennessee.
  • By the book for the Lady Vols: Preseason workouts mean strength and conditioning sessions and court time with the coaches, but the Lady Vols added another component this fall – regular book club meetings.
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  • There are no Premium articles this round. Every article is free to read.

Monday, September 19, 2011

Vols coverage by Chris Price (September 12 to September 17, 2011)


Chris Price is a Staff Writer for Inside Tennessee.com providing football and basketball coverage of the Tennessee Vols.

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The free articles in this set include:
  • Video: Dooley Monday, Part I: Derek Dooley addresses the Vols week two win over Cincinnati and talks about their week three match up with the Florida Gators. Watch as InsideTennessee.com brings you video coverage of Dooley's Monday press conference comments.
  • Video: Dooley Monday, Part II: Derek Dooley addresses the Vols week two win over Cincinnati and talks about their week three match up with the Florida Gators. Watch as InsideTennessee.com brings you video coverage of Dooley's Monday press conference comments.
  • Video: Dooley Monday, Part III: Derek Dooley addresses the Vols week two win over Cincinnati and talks about their week three match up with the Florida Gators. Watch as InsideTennessee.com brings you video coverage of Dooley's Monday press conference comments.
  • Tennessee at Florida: Game Preview: Check out InsideTennessee.com's breakdown of the Southeastern Conference opener between Tennessee and Florida at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, Fla.
  • Dooley's Vols bare few scars: Derek Dooley says his team has yet to face any kind of adversity. They will likely get their first chance to respond when the head to Gainesville to open SEC play. Read as InsideTennessee.com bring you the latest from Tennessee's practice.
  • Vols have to go do it: Derek Dooley's young football team, for the most part, has not seen anything like what they will walk in Saturday afternoon at The Swamp. The Vols continued preparation for Saturday's game Wednesday morning. Read as InsideTennessee brings you coverage for the practice field.
  • Video: Derek Dooley addresses the media: Derek Dooley and the Tennessee Volunteers suffered their first loss of the 2011 season at the hands of the Florida Gators 33-23. Watch as Derek Dooley addresses the media following the loss.
  • SEC picks by Inside Tennessee Staff: Nine games are on this week's SEC football schedule, including three intriguing conference showdowns.
  • IT's Take by Inside Tennessee Staff: Every week the InsideTennessee.com staff will bring you its reactions to each week's game. Read to see what Danny, Chris, Josh and Randy all have to say about Tennessee's 33-23 loss to Florida.
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  • High points: Monday presser: The Tennessee Volunteers now begin preparation to open SEC play in Gainesville this Saturday. Read as InsideTennessee.com brings you the all the latest in the week's "high points" for Monday's press conference.
  • Video: Brewer talks Gators: Volunteers safety Brent Brewer addresses the media as the Volunteer prepare to open SEC play. Watch as InsideTennessee.com brings you video coverage from Monday's press conference.
  • Video: James and Fulton talk Florida: Offensive linemen Zach Fulton and Ja'Wuan James address the media concerning the offensive line's play through two week. They also talk about preparations for opening SEC play with the Florida Gators.
  • What is Santos' status?: InsideTennessee.com caught up with four-star linebacker and Tennessee commitment Dalton Santos. Read what Santos had to say about being a Vol and recruiting other talented players in this recruiting update.
  • Video: Wilcox talks Tennessee defense: Tennessee defensive coordinator Justin Wilcox talks about scheming against the Florida Gators. Watch as Wilcox addresses the media as the Vols prepare to open SEC play.
  • Players to watch: Week 3: In this week's edition of 'Players to watch' InsideTennessee breaks down who you need to stay on the lookout for this Saturday. Be sure to come back each week for a breakdown of cornerstones in each Tennessee matchup.
  • Video Central: Vols swamped by Gators: Derek Dooley and the Tennessee Volunteers opened SEC play with the Florida Gators Saturday afternoon. Watch selected players address the media following the Vols 33-23 loss to Florida.

Vols coverage by Danny Parker (September 12 to September 19, 2011)


Danny Parker is an Associate Editor and Recruiting Analyst for Inside Tennessee.com providing football and basketball coverage of the Tennessee Vols.

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  • Poole up for the challenge
    : The InsideTennessee.com staff was at the Stokely Family Media Center inside Neyland Stadium on Monday. Sign in or subscribe now to read this story and view the video footage of the Vols talking about the Florida game.
  • 'Heavyweight title fight' awaits Vols
    : Sign in or subscribe now to see the latest from Tennessee coach Derek Dooley, quarterback Tyler Bray and wide receiver Da'Rick Rogers as they talk Florida week.
  • Gallery: What you missed
    : InsideTennessee.com subscribers get full access to each and every photo gallery posted by the staff. Sign in now to see the latest.
  • Matching up with the Gators
    : Sign in or subscribe now to see more on the matchup between Tennessee's top wide receivers and the Florida defensive backs. Also included is video of two Vol assistant coaches talking at Haslam Field following Wednesday's practice.
  • Patterson still wide open
    :
    One of the more dominant playmakers in the junior college circuit still hasn't committed his services to a four-year university. Sign in or subscribe now to see what he told InsideTennessee.com about his plans.
  • Gallery: Vols chase UF from start to finish
    : The InsideTennessee.com staff made the journey down Gainesville to bring its members coverage of Tennessee's Southeastern Conference opener. Sign in or subscribe now to see images from the 33-23 loss.
  • Gallery: A second look at Saturday: InsideTennessee subscribers gain access to the Big Orange that few others can rival. Log in or sign up now to get another look at the action last weekend.

Vols coverage by Randy Moore (September 12 to 18, 2011)


Randy Moore is a sportswriter and editor-in-chief for Inside Tennessee.com providing football and basketball coverage of the Tennessee Vols.

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The free articles in this set include:
  • Launching point: Every successful college football coach has one - a signature win that elevates his career from promising to imposing.
  • SEC picks by Inside Tennessee Staff: Nine games are on this week's SEC football schedule, including three intriguing conference showdowns.
  • Man in motion: Moving from left guard to left tackle midway through a football game is kind of like moving from third base to shortstop midway through a baseball game. The demands of the positions are surprisingly different.
  • Getting to know you: Like the adjustment to a new job, the adjustment to a new head coach can be a little nerve-wracking at first. Once you understand the demands of each, however, a comfort level develops that should produce harmony.
  • Devil's advocate by Randy Moore and Danny Parker: Check out this season's third edition of InsideTennessee's Devil's Advocate series in which two staff members break down why their assigned team will win on Saturday.
  • IT's Take by Inside Tennessee Staff: Every week the InsideTennessee.com staff will bring you its reactions to each week's game. Read to see what Danny, Chris, Josh and Randy all have to say about Tennessee's 33-23 loss to Florida.
  • Gators gore Vols, 33-23: Tennessee lost more than its chief weapon when sophomore wideout Justin Hunter limped to the sidelines on an injured knee with 9:11 left in the first quarter of Saturday's game at No. 16 Florida. The Vols seemed to lose their composure, too.
  • Notebook: Silver linings: Former Tennessee football coach John Majors likes to say, "Things are never as good as they seem on your best day and never as bad as they seem on your worst day."
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  • Nichols: Rocky Top trip was 'great': While Tennessee's football program was scoring 45 points Saturday in Knoxville its basketball program was scoring plenty of points with one of the state's premier prospects for the Class of 2013.
  • UT fans rejoice : On a day when Tennessee's Tyler Bray threw for 405 yards and two Vol receivers combined for a school record by catching 10 passes each, one offensive achievement went virtually unnoticed:
  • Poise vs. poison: Casey Clausen did it twice but Peyton Manning failed twice. Andy Kelly, Heath Shuler, Tee Martin, Rick Clausen, Erik Ainge and Jonathan Crompton failed once each.

Sunday, September 11, 2011

Vols coverage by Randy Moore (September 8 to 11, 2011)


Randy Moore is a sportswriter and editor-in-chief for Inside Tennessee.com providing football and basketball coverage of the Tennessee Vols.

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The free articles in this set include:
  • SEC picks:
    It's only Week 2 of the college football season but four SEC teams will be meeting in league play this weekend.
  • Speak no evil: Tennessee's starting quarterback posted a Game 1 completion rate (17 of 24 ... 70.8 percent) that was very good. In fact, it probably was a little too good.
  • Devil's Advocate by Randy Moore and Danny Parker: Check out this season's second edition of InsideTennessee's Devil's Advocate series in which two staff members break down why their assigned team will win on Saturday.
  • Dooley's gamble pays off: One week after taking a fashion risk by wearing bright orange pants to Tennessee's opener, head coach Derek Dooley took an even bigger risk Saturday at Neyland Stadium. It worked, spurring the Vols to a 45-23 defeat of Cincinnati.
  • The IT's take by Inside Tennessee Staff: Every week the InsideTennessee.com staff will bring you its reactions to each week's game. Read to see what Danny, Chris, Josh and Randy all have to say about Tennessee's 45-23 victory over Cincinnati.
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  • The eyes have it: You can make a pretty strong case that Cincinnati's best play isn't even in the Bearcats' playbook.
  • Play hard or watch: When one Tennessee basketball player got winded during a recent practice, head coach Cuonzo Martin mercifully suggested that he sit down and watch the rest of the workout.
  • Notebook: Bray's brilliance: One player wasn't perfect in Tennessee's 45-23 Game 2 blowout of Cincinnati but he was awfully close.

Vols coverage by Danny Parker (September 8 to September 11, 2011)


Danny Parker is an Associate Editor and Recruiting Analyst for Inside Tennessee.com providing football and basketball coverage of the Tennessee Vols.

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The free articles in this set include:
  • SEC picks:
    It's only Week 2 of the college football season but four SEC teams will be meeting in league play this weekend.
  • Gallery: Big Orange basketball workouts: It has been some time since the sounds of the whistles and bouncing balls from both gyms at Pratt Pavilion bellowed about with much organization.
  • Devil's Advocate by Randy Moore and Danny Parker: Check out this season's second edition of InsideTennessee's Devil's Advocate series in which two staff members break down why their assigned team will win on Saturday.
  • The IT's take by Inside Tennessee Staff: Every week the InsideTennessee.com staff will bring you its reactions to each week's game. Read to see what Danny, Chris, Josh and Randy all have to say about Tennessee's 45-23 victory over Cincinnati.
  • Gallery: Vols claw past 'Cats, go to 2-0: Mother Nature cooperated quite nicely for Tennessee's second game after rain and lightning provided delays in its season opener last week. The bright sunshine led to a gorgeous afternoon to photograph the Volunteers on the football field. Get a sample of the type of images InsideTennessee.com is putting out by viewing this free gallery.
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  • Another in-state son set to stay home: From being a dynamo in the classroom to excelling at three sports on the high school level, Tennessee has one of the more well-rounded prep athletes posed to become a Volunteer. Sign in or subscribe now to see what he said to InsideTennessee.com about coming to Rocky Top.
  • Gallery: Prospects on The Hill: InsideTennessee.com continues to bring its subscribers recruiting information in a variety of the sports at Tennessee. Sign in or subscribe now to see images of prospects who were in Knoxville this weekend.
  • Bowles: 'Can't wait to get up there': Sign in or subscribe now to see what this in-state prospect with a four-star rating had to say to InsideTennessee.com.

Vols coverage by Chris Price (September 8 to September 11, 2011)


Chris Price is a Staff Writer for Inside Tennessee.com providing football and basketball coverage of the Tennessee Vols.

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  • The three amigos: Tennessee's offense has been nearly unstoppable through two games with the combination of Tyler Bray, Da'Rick Rogers and Justin Hunter. Read as InsideTennessee.com breaks down the three amigos of Tennessee's offense.
  • Thornton takes in Rocky Top: Georgia tailback Chaz Thornton visited the Vols unofficially for Saturday's game with Cincinnati. Read as InsideTennessee.com brings you his thoughts following his visit.

Thursday, September 8, 2011

Vols coverage by Danny Parker (September 5 to 7, 2011)


Danny Parker is an Associate Editor and Recruiting Analyst for Inside Tennessee.com providing football and basketball coverage of the Tennessee Vols.

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The free articles in this set include:
  • Gallery: Tennessee gets its AD: The University of Tennessee athletics department named Dave Hart as the school's vice chancellor and director of athletics on Monday night.
  • Parker: Process takes another step forward: With indecision swirling around Tennessee athletics for so many months between Mike Hamilton's resignation as AD until late last week, the programs had a hard time moving forward without the proper amount of leadership. That all changed officially Monday night.
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  • Video: Dooley recaps Montana: The InsideTennessee.com staff was at the Stokely Family Media Center inside Neyland Stadium on Monday to get the latest word from coach Derek Dooley and some of the Volunteers. Sign in or subscribe now to see what they said.
  • Video: Dooley touches on Cincy: The InsideTennessee.com staff was at the Stokely Family Media Center inside Neyland Stadium on Monday to get the latest word from coach Derek Dooley and some of the Volunteers. Sign in or subscribe now to see what they said.
  • Bringing the heat: After a lackluster performance up front for Tennessee's defense in its home opener versus Montana, the Vols look to improve against Cincinnati on Saturday afternoon.
  • Experience, reps key to Vol offense: Coaches sometimes like to talk in the simplest terms of how it only takes more points than the opponent to win a football game. Tennessee coaches went on record Wednesday about what the Volunteers need to do to hang a bigger number on their side of the scoreboard. Sign in or subscribe now to read and view what was said.
  • Video: Vol 'D' coaches break it down: Tennessee football assistant coaches were on hand at Haslam Field to answer questions from reporters. Sign in or subscribe now to see what these two said.

Vols coverage by Chris Price (September 5 to 7, 2011)


Chris Price is a Staff Writer for Inside Tennessee.com providing football and basketball coverage of the Tennessee Vols.

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  • * NONE this round as these are all recruiting, practice, and game stories of great interest.
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  • Video: Rivera talks Tennessee offense: Tennessee tight end Mychal Rivera talks Tennessee offense as the Volunteers prepare for visiting Cincinnati. Watch as InsideTennessee.com brings you video coverage of Rivera's comments.
  • Video: Martin talks Cincy: Tennessee defensive end Ben Martin addressed the media during Monday's press conference. Being a Ohio product himself, Martin knows a few of his week-two opponents, including the Cincinnati quarterback. Watch as InsideTennessee.com brings you video coverage of Martin's comments.
  • High points: Monday presser: Derek Dooley and the Tennessee Volunteers switch their focus to Week 2 opponent Cincinnati after their 42-16 season-opening win over
  • Video: Hart named new UT AD: Jimmy Cheek and the University of Tennessee have their new Vice Chancellor and Director of Athletics. Former Alabama Associate Athletic Director Dave Hart has accept the offer to lead all Tennessee athletics. Watch as InsideTennessee.com bring you video coverage of Hart's introductory press conference.
  • * Video: Hart addresses several issues: New Tennessee Vice Chancellor and Director of Athletics Dave Hart addresses coming from Alabama to Tennessee, athletic visibility and having three new coaches. Watch as InsideTennessee.com brings you video coverage of his press conference.
  • Vols must prepare for Tuesdays: Derek Dooley didn't quite see what he was looking for during Tuesday morning's practice at Haslam field. Check out InsideTennessee.com's Tuesday practice report to get informed on all things Tennessee football.
  • Haslam holds up as Vols continue prep: Mist and haze loomed over Knoxville Wednesday morning as the Volunteers continued their preparation for visiting Cincinnati. Read as InsideTennessee.com brings you all the latest from Haslam field.

Vols coverage by Randy Moore (September 5 to 7, 2011)


Randy Moore is a sportswriter and editor-in-chief for Inside Tennessee.com providing football and basketball coverage of the Tennessee Vols.

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The free articles in this set include:
  • A transplanted Hart: New Tennessee athletics director Dave Hart had to be relieved to win Monday's introductory press conference; it was the first time he's won anything on The Hill.
  • Tennessee tempo: Tennessee basketball's top three returning scorers from last season — Cameron Tatum (8.8), Trae Golden (3.0) and Skylar McBee (3.0) — combined for just 14.8 points per game, so many fans assume the 2011-12 Vols will play a slow pace in an effort to keep the opponent's score low, too.
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  • Fate smiles on Vols: Lady Luck probably should have gotten a game ball from Tennessee head coach Derek Dooley following Saturday night's opener vs. Montana.
  • Offensive defenders: It's becoming increasingly apparent that Tennessee's defensive backs are a goal-oriented bunch.
  • Thanks, but no thanks: A four-star basketball prospect won't be visiting the University of Tennessee this month, after all.

Wednesday, September 7, 2011

Lady Vols coverage by Maria Cornelius (August 31 to September 7, 2011)


Maria M. Cornelius is an Inside Tennessee senior sportswriter for Inside Tennessee.com providing basketball coverage of the Tennessee Lady Vols.

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  • Workouts get underway for Lady Vols: After a week that rocked Lady Vol Nation, the following week restored a sense of normalcy to the program as Coach Pat Summitt returned to the court, and individual workouts got underway as usual for the Tennessee women’s basketball program.
  • Vicki Baugh finally feels healed : Vicki Baugh is noticeably more agile this preseason than previous ones, leaping, sprinting the floor and moving well laterally – and all of those are good signs for the graduate student – but the best one came from the words of the forward herself who said she was pain-free for the first time in three years.
  • Johnson, Stricklen take to the court: Glory Johnson and Shekinna Stricklen debuted Tuesday during individual workouts at Pratt Pavilion, giving the Lady Vols a four-member guard group and a full complement of posts for the first time this preseason and providing Coach Pat Summitt with a lot to like.
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Tuesday, September 6, 2011

Ten Reasons to Know The College and Pro Football Schedules

Ten Reasons to Know The College and Pro Football Schedules 

Do you live in or near either a college football stadium or a NFL football stadium? Then check out my ten reasons why you need to know the football schedule for this particular location. Perhaps one of these reasons may apply to you. 

You will also see a plug for my four favorite sportswriters: Randy Moore (my husband), Danny Parker, Chris Price, and Maria M. Cornelius. 

Click FOOTBALL SCHEDULES to read the entire article on Sportales.com in their football section.

Monday, September 5, 2011

Vols coverage by Danny Parker (September 1 to 4, 2011)


Danny Parker is an Associate Editor and Recruiting Analyst for Inside Tennessee.com providing football and basketball coverage of the Tennessee Vols.

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The free articles in this set include:
  • SEC picks by IT Staff: Twelve games involving SEC teams are scheduled on college football's opening weekend, and nine of the 12 appear to be typical Week 1 mismatches.
  • Gallery: Preparations continue for opener: The crew at Neyland Stadium is clocked in to get the home of the Tennessee Volunteers shined up for the season opener. Check out this free photo gallery to see the progress.
  • Devil's Advocate by Randy Moore & Danny Parker: Check out this season's first edition of InsideTennessee's Devil's Advocate series in which two staff members break down why their assigned team will win on Saturday.
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  • Laying the boom: Simply because players commit to Tennessee and coach Derek Dooley, doesn't mean that InsideTennessee.com won't still track their progress through their high school seasons. Sign in or subscribe now to see what this specialist said after his team's 2-0 start.
  • InsideTennessee Recruiting Mailbag by Josh Woodward & Hampton Vol: Football is in the air and Inside Tennessee is here to bring you the latest on what's happening on Rocky Top. Sign in or subscribe to get the latest.
  • Diary: Preseason over for Peterman: InsideTennessee.com continues to bring its site members as much content as possible to keep the fan base informed about the current team and high school prospects. Sign in or subscribe now to see what this Vol commitment had to say in his own words in his second diary of the 2011 season.
  • IT weighs in: week one By InsideTennessee.com Staff: Every week the InsideTennessee.com staff will bring you their reactions to each week's game. Read to see what Danny, Chris, Josh and Randy all have to say about the Vols 42-16 week one win.
  • Gallery: Vol Walk: The InsideTennessee staff is out in full force to cover Tennessee's season opener against Montana. Sign in or subscribe now to see the first photo gallery of the regular season.
  • Gallery: Slippery when wet: The InsideTennessee staff was out in full force to cover Tennessee's season opener against Montana. Sign in or subscribe now to see the game's images.
  • Exclusive video: Vol D-line target reflects: Tennessee hosted a prominent Florida defensive line prospect for the weekend. Sign in or subscribe now to see what he had to say to InsideTennessee.com in this exclusive interview.

Vols coverage by Chris Price (September 1 to 4, 2011)


Chris Price is a Staff Writer for Inside Tennessee.com providing football and basketball coverage of the Tennessee Vols.

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The free articles in this set include:
  • SEC picks by IT Staff : Twelve games involving SEC teams are scheduled on college football's opening weekend, and nine of the 12 appear to be typical Week 1 mismatches.
The articles requiring a Premium subscription in this set include:
  • InsideTennessee Recruiting Mailbag by Josh Woodward & Hampton Vol : Football is in the air and Inside Tennessee is here to bring you the latest on what's happening on Rocky Top. Sign in or subscribe to get the latest.
  • Players to watch: Week : Derek Dooley's Tennessee Volunteers are young and the Montana Grizzlies are old. InsideTennessee.com gives you players to watch on both sides as the Vols welcome the Griz to Neyland Stadium Saturday night at 6 p.m.
  • IT weighs in: week one By InsideTennessee.com Staff: Every week the InsideTennessee.com staff will bring you their reactions to each week's game. Read to see what Danny, Chris, Josh and Randy all have to say about the Vols 42-16 week one win.
  • Video Central: Vols top Griz: The Tennessee Volunteers rolled in their week one opener 42-16 over the Montana Grizzlies. Watch video coverage following Saturday night's game, which was delayed by inclement weather for nearly two hours. Be sure to come to InsideTennessee.com for all your Vols video coverage.
  • Video: Dooley reacts to Montana win, part one: Saturday night the Volunteers topped Montana 42-16 in their season opener. Watch as Derek Dooley reacts to the Vols win following Saturday's game.
  • Video: Hunter reacts to Vols win: Tennessee wide receiver Justin Hunter had a career night, in the first half. Hunter amassed 146 yards receiving in the Vols 42-16 win over Montana. Watch as Hunter reacts following Saturday's game.
  • Video: Johnson reacts to Vols win: Tennessee senior linebacker Austin Johnson helped anchor the Tennessee defense who only surrendered 16 points in the Vols season-opening win. Watch as Johnson reacts following the Vols win over Montana.
  • Video: Dooley reacts to Montana win, part two: Saturday night the Volunteers topped Montana 42-16 in their season opener. Watch as Derek Dooley reacts to the Vols win following Saturday's game.
  • Video: Dooley reacts to Montana, part three: Saturday night the Volunteers topped Montana 42-16 in their season opener. Watch as Derek Dooley reacts to the Vols win following Saturday's game.
  • Video: Waggner reacts to Vols win: Volunteer safety Prentiss Waggner addressed the media following the Vols 42-16 win over Montana. Watch as InsideTennessee.com brings you video coverage from the post-game press room.

Vols coverage by Randy Moore (September 1 to 4, 2011)


Randy Moore is a sportswriter and editor-in-chief for Inside Tennessee.com providing football and basketball coverage of the Tennessee Vols.

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The free articles in this set include:
  • SEC picks by IT Staff: Twelve games involving SEC teams are scheduled on college football's opening weekend, and nine of the 12 appear to be typical Week 1 mismatches.
  • Devil's Advocate by Randy Moore & Danny Parker: Check out this season's first edition of InsideTennessee's Devil's Advocate series in which two staff members break down why their assigned team will win on Saturday.
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  • No Tennessee waltz: Don't take the Montana Grizzlies lightly simply because they're a Football Championship Subdivision team. Sign in or subscribe now to see why as InsideTennessee.com prepares its readers for Tennessee's season opener.
  • Special teams concerns: Whether 2011 is another mediocre season or a special one for the Tennessee Vols could hinge, appropriately enough, on special teams.
  • InsideTennessee Recruiting Mailbag by Josh Woodward & Hampton Vol: Football is in the air and Inside Tennessee is here to bring you the latest on what's happening on Rocky Top. Sign in or subscribe to get the latest.
  • Long wait is over: After being a letterwinner his first three seasons on campus at Tennessee, Ben Martin suffered a pair of potential career-ending injuries. Sign in or subscribe now to read more about how the Ohio native has battled back to give his all for the Volunteers.
  • The Aussie kick: One key figure in Tennessee's defensive effort tonight vs. Montana won't record a sack or a pass breakup. He's unlikely to record a tackle or even an assist.
  • IT weighs in: week one By InsideTennessee.com Staff: Every week the InsideTennessee.com staff will bring you their reactions to each week's game. Read to see what Danny, Chris, Josh and Randy all have to say about the Vols 42-16 week one win.
  • Vols maul Montana, 42-16: Once a 93-minute storm delay ended and allowed Tennessee's football opener to begin, the Vols showed they, too, could strike like lightning Saturday night at Neyland Stadium.
  • Notebook: Bray has a day: What do Tyler Bray and Justin Coleman have to do with Peyton Manning and Eric Berry? Sign in or subscribe now to see this installment of Sunday's notebook package from InsideTennessee.



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  1. Stadium Stories: Tennessee Volunteers: Colorful Tales of the Orange and White (Stadium Stories Series) 
  2. Hoop Tales: Tennessee Volunteers Men's Basketball (Hoop Tales Series)
  3. Hoop Tales: Tennessee Lady Volunteers (Hoop Tales Series) 

Thursday, September 1, 2011

Vols coverage by Danny Parker (August 29 to 31, 2011)


Danny Parker is an Associate Editor and Recruiting Analyst for Inside Tennessee.com providing football and basketball coverage of the Tennessee Vols.

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  • Video: Vols wrap up preseason workouts: The InsideTennessee.com staff was at both Neyland Stadium and Haslam Field every time the gates opened so it could bring its readers coverage of preseason camp for the Tennessee Volunteers. View the video below to see the team work out under the lights.
  • Gallery: Tennessee readies for Montana: InsideTennessee.com works relentlessly to bring its subscribers an extensive amount of coverage of the Tennessee Volunteers and Lady Vols. Get a glimpse at the type of photography InsideTennessee.com and Rocky Top News Magazine provides its readership with this free photo gallery.
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  • Secondary loses another: Depth didn't figure to be an issue for Tennessee's defensive backfield at the start of preseason camp. See how the unit's evolved as game week is upon the Vols. Sign in or subscribe now to InsideTennessee.com.
  • Video: Senior starters ready for Montana: Check out what two of Tennessee's senior starters on defense had to say about prep week for the Montana Grizzlies. Sign in or subscribe now to see the latest from InsideTennessee.com.
  • Video: Bray, Vols prepare for Montana: The InsideTennessee.com staff was again at Haslam Field on Tuesday morning for practice. Sign in or subscribe now to see what the team's quarterback had to say.
  • Video: UT line coaches speak: The InsideTennessee.com staff got a chance to speak with Tennessee football's assistant coaches. Sign in or subscribe now to see what they had to say.


Vols coverage by Chris Price (August 29 to 31, 2011)


Chris Price is a Staff Writer for Inside Tennessee.com providing football and basketball coverage of the Tennessee Vols.

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  • NONE this round as these are all recruiting, practice, and game stories of great interest.
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  • It's game week, team must invest: Derek Dooley and the Tennessee Volunteers opened up their Montana preparation Monday morning at Haslam Field. Read as InsideTenenssee.com brings you up-to-date on all things Tennessee football.
  • Video: Dooley not worried about injuries: Derek Dooley addressed the media on a variety of topics following Monday morning's practice at Haslam Field. Watch as InsideTenenssee.com brings you video coverage of Dooley's comments. Be sure to come back to IT for all your Vols video coverage.
  • Vols continue week one prep: The Tennessee Volunteers continued their preparation for their season opener against Montana Tuesday morning. Read as InsideTennessee.com brings you all the latest from Haslam Field with just four days before the Vols enter Neyland Stadium as the 2011 season begins.
  • Video: Dooley hits on several topics: Tennessee head coach Derek Dooley addresses the media following Tuesday's practice. Watch as Dooley addresses quarterback rating, pass rush and more. Be sure to come to InsideTennessee.com for all your Tennessee Vols video coverage.
  • Rajion Neal 'ready to roll': Injuries are a part of the sport of football. They happen when a player least expects it. However, if a knee sprain is to come about, having the injury before the season gets underway is better than going down in the middle of the schedule.
  • Vols shaken by crowd noise: Derek Dooley decided to pump some crowd noise into Tennessee's Wednesday practice and it rattled his team to mistakes. Luckily, the Vols have an extra day of prep before their week one opener with Montana Sept. 3. Read as InsideTennessee.com bring you up to date on all things Tennessee football.
  • Video: Chaney ready for opponent: Offensive coordinator Jim Chaney is ready to throw his offense at the Vols first opponent, the Montana Grizzlies. Watch as Chaney addresses the media following Wednesday's practice.


Vols coverage by Randy Moore (August 28 to 31, 2011)


Randy Moore is a sportswriter and editor-in-chief for Inside Tennessee.com providing football and basketball coverage of the Tennessee Vols.

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The free articles in this set include:
  • NONE this round as these are all recruiting, practice, and game stories of great interest
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  • Justin time: Developing a fine quarterback is a lot like aging a fine wine: It's a slow, pains-taking process that can't be rushed.
  • More size, more wrinkles: Tennessee's 2010 defense resembled a Chihuahua in that it lacked size and ferocity. The Vols' 2011 defense will be more like a Shar Pei — blessed with better size and a lot of wrinkles.
  • It shall come to pass: Tennessee should get a lot more production from its tailbacks this fall ... but a bunch of those yards may not come on rushes.
  • 'A great match': You can't coach height and you can't coach heart. That's why Tennessee's basketball staff was intrigued by its first commitment of 2011.
  • Reese on picking UT: Tennessee's first basketball commitment for the Class of 2012 says the Vols provide everything he's looking for in a college program.