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5 days agoDave Lawson would rather let his work speak for itself, but UT's director of strength and conditioning spent part of Thursday morning in a one-on-one interview with govols247. More
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govols247 1-on-1: Dave Lawson
6 days agoDave Lawson would rather let his work speak for itself, but UT's director of strength and conditioning spent part of Thursday morning in a one-on-one interview with govols247. More
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Fulton showing newfound versatility
8 days agoEveryone laughed. Some initially thought it was a joke. But big UT right guard Zach Fulton played some right tackle this spring — and surprised people by holding his own. More
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Confident James ready for summer
18 days agoWhen Butch Jones was asked for a list of players who impressed him this spring, UT's new football coach specifically mentioned Ja’Wuan James’ confidence. James didn't deny it. More
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Jones pushing Vols for big finish
36 days agoThe UT football team was back on Haslam Field on Wednesday morning after a three-day break, and the first practice of the final week of spring practice had a clear emphasis. More
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Saturday scrimmage observations
40 days agoThe Tennessee football team had its final pre-Orange and White Game scrimmage of the spring Saturday in Neyland Stadium. Here are some quick observations from the day. More
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Notes: Mahoney shaking up line
42 days agoUT offensive line coach Don Mahoney has tried out a few of his projected starters at different positions this week, and he didn't give them much warning before moving them. More
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Johnson vocalizing leadership
48 days agoA.J. Johnson has spent most of his life letting his pads do the talking, and they've been heard loud and clear. As a junior, though, UT's star linebacker is starting to speak. More
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govols247 1-on-1: Ton DMC
51 days agoIt's not a full-scale Wednesdays With Wes, but our quick conversation with big Vols defensive tackle Daniel McCullers still had its moments. More
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Lack of rust surprises Vols
51 days agoNo one expected perfection, but the general hope heading into UT's first spring practice after spring break was that it wouldn’t be bad. Fortunately for the Vols, it wasn’t. More
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'Big Zach' enjoying smaller size
2 months agoIf most people’s weight suddenly changed to 320 pounds, they’d have a problem. Tennessee senior right guard Zach Fulton isn’t most people. More
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Notes: Gordon misses practice again
2 months agoTennessee rising senior cornerback Eric Gordon, who missed the Vols' scrimmage Saturday, once again was not in attendance Tuesday when UT returned to the practice field. More
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Defense takes Tuesday
2 months agoButch Jones’ buzz phrase of the day for Tennessee’s defense was “Vol Pile Tuesday.” And the Vols' first-year football coach got what he wanted. More
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Pair finally finding PT path
2 months agoMarques Pair's goal has always been the same — to find a way onto the field for Tennessee. That goal might finally be in reach for the fourth-year junior offensive lineman. More
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Pre-Spring Primer: Offensive line
2 months agoIt’s almost (spring) football time in Tennessee, and govols247 is getting you ready with a position-by-position look the Vols, continuing today with the offensive line. More
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UT's top five needs for 2014
3 months agoWith National Signing Day for the 2013 class now in the rearview mirror, govols247 takes a look at the Vols' top five positions of need for the 2014 class. More
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Mahoney ready to coach Vols' new OL
3 months agoTennessee didn't add quite as many offensive linemen as it wanted in the Class of 2013, but Vols O-line coach Don Mahoney said he's happy with the quality of his new guys. More
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O-line foundation pleases Bajakian
4 months agoMuch of the production from Tennessee’s explosive offense will be in the NFL next season, but new coordinator Mike Bajakian thinks the Vols will still have a firm foundation. More
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NFL Draft wheels still spinning
5 months agoThe NFL Draft wheels are still spinning for the UT football program, according to a Thursday night report from CBSSports and a govols247 interview with Vols coach Butch Jones. More
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Multiple Vols make draft decisions
5 months agoMultiple Tennessee juniors announced their NFL Draft decisions Monday — one's turning pro, and two are staying put — but the Vols are still waiting to hear from a few others. More
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Notes: Offense not slowing down
6 months agoTennessee coach Derek Dooley said Monday that he's not planning to slow down the Vols' uptempo, no-huddle offense in an effort to help their struggling defense. More
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Five answers: Vols 55, Trojans 48
6 months agoThe govols247 staff listed five of the most crucial questions UT had to answer in Saturday's home game against Troy. Here’s how UT answered them in a wild, 55-48 win. More
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Five questions: Vols-Troy
6 months agoLet's examine five of the most pressing questions Tennessee must answer in tomorrow's noon EDT game against Troy in Neyland Stadium. More
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Notes: Defense allowing 'too much'
7 months agoTennessee defensive coordinator Sal Sunseri made no attempt Wednesday to downplay the big numbers the Vols' defense has allowed opponents to pile up this season. More
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Notes: Vols want to finish strong
7 months agoUT may have failed to capitalize on its chances to knock off a top-tier SEC opponent this season, but the Vols still have something to play for in their final four games. More
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Five answers: Gamecocks 38, Vols 35
7 months agoThe govols247 staff listed five of the most crucial questions UT had to answer in Saturday's game at No. 17 South Carolina. Here’s how UT answered them in a 38-35 loss. More
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Murphy's Law still reigns supreme
7 months agoCOLUMBIA, S.C. — Murphy’s Law again topped the law of averages Saturday afternoon in Williams-Brice Stadium. More
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Five questions: Vols-Gamecocks
7 months agoLet's examine five of the most pressing questions Tennessee must answer in today's noon EDT game against 17th-ranked South Carolina in Williams-Brice Stadium. More
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The Matchups: Vols-Gamecocks
7 months agoFinal game predictions will come later in the week, but let’s start looking at how Tennessee matches up with Saturday's opponent — the 17th-ranked South Carolina Gamecocks. More
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Notes: Defense reduced 'a little'
7 months agoFirst-year Tennessee defensive coordinator Sal Sunseri on Wednesday downplayed the schematic limitations on his defense and insisted not all that much has changed. More
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Chattin' with Chaney: Carolina week
7 months agoPlenty of important topics were on the table Wednesday morning, and offensive coordinator Jim Chaney answered them all as UT prepares for Saturday's game at South Carolina. More
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Notes: Vols keeping composure
7 months agoTennessee currently owns the same record it had seven games into last season, but coach Derek Dooley and the Vols say this team has responded well in the face of adversity. More
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Notes: Buyout report 'absurd'
7 months agoUT coach Derek Dooley laughed off what he called an "absurd" report Monday claiming that Dooley approached school officials last year offering to accept his $5 million buyout. More
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Vols' O-line ready for 'Bama battle
7 months agoWant to see dozens of people tow a company line? Ask anyone who coaches or plays on the UT offense whether they’re surprised about how well the Vols are running the football. More
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Bye-week Bullet Points: Offense
7 months agoLet's start our three-part dissection of the bye-weekin’ Vols with a look at the offense. More
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UT preps for Georgia 'kaleidoscope'
8 months agoTennessee’s defense runs a lot of the same stuff as Saturday’s opponent — fifth-ranked Georgia — so that’s the good news for UT’s offense. But that doesn't mean it'll be easy. More
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Rapid Review: Vols 47, Zips 26
8 months agoLet’s takes a quick look back at Tennessee’s 47-26 win over Akron on Saturday night in Neyland Stadium. More
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Pittman: Vols OL just OK in opener
8 months agoThe numbers looked pretty darn good, but first-year Tennessee offensive line coach Sam Pittman said his group was just OK overall in the Vols' 35-21 win over N.C. State. More
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Midweek Stock Report: 9/5/12
8 months agoLet's highlight trends in and around the University of Tennessee athletic department — or anything else we feel like discussing — in govols247's first Midweek Stock Report. More
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Lathers probable for home opener
8 months agoThe shoulder injury that sidelined Herman Lathers during the second half of Tennessee’s season-opening win over N.C. State may not force him to miss any additional time. More
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Rogers missing from depth chart
9 months agoTennessee released its depth chart Thursday morning for the Aug. 31 opener against North Carolina State, and there was at least one notable omission - wideout Da'Rick Rogers. More
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govols247's top five camp surprises
9 months agoEvery preseason football camp has surprises. Some are good, and some are bad. Here's govols247's list of the five best surprises of Tennessee's preseason camp. More
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Notes: Hood settling into new spot
9 months agoJOHNSON CITY, Tenn. — After spending three days working at nose tackle in UT’s 3-4 base defense, Daniel Hood already is convinced his new position is a good fit for him. More
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Notes: Safety spots not settled
9 months agoJOHNSON CITY, Tenn. — Nothing has been completely settled in the preseason competition between Tennessee’s safeties, but a few front-runners have started to emerge. More
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Stone-cold Snapback
9 months agoJOHNSON CITY, Tenn. — James Stone's refusal to stick his head in the sand during tougher times mad performances like Saturday’s all the more gratifying. More
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Notes: King finally healthy again
9 months agoThe best thing UT coach Derek Dooley knew to say about Greg King on Tuesday was that he’s healthy. That’s more than the Vols have been able to say the past couple of years. More
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Veteran offense operating smoothly
9 months agoTuesday wasn’t the best day of preseason camp for Tennessee's offense. But it wasn't that bad — not nearly as bad as it's been several times in recent memory. More
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Versatile Bullard back on the move
9 months agoAfter some time spent away from the Tennessee football team to focus on personal issues, Alex Bullard is back in the fold. But he's not working as the team’s top center. More
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Louder Bray learning to lead
10 months agoHOOVER, Ala. — The biggest and occasionally only complaint about Tyler Bray has been the Tennessee quarterback's ability to lead. The junior said he's ready to change that. More
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Improved Stone impressing teammates
10 months agoDallas Thomas didn’t need time — not even a full second — to answer when asked over the weekend which Tennessee offensive lineman has improved the most this summer. More
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