Sports for September 07, 2012
Secondary room to grow
Published: Fri Sep 07, 2012 03:05 a.m.
With just two weeks left before the Volunteers first game of the season Derek Dooley was still skeptical and his defensive backfields capability to stop the big plays.
"We gave up to many big plays on defense," said Dooley following the August 17 scrimmage. "There were a lot of communication ...
Vols’ receivers set to win
Published: Fri Sep 07, 2012 03:05 a.m.
After a promising start to the 2011 season, things took a quick, and unfortunate, turn for Justin Hunter.
"I hated having to sit there on the sideline in my sweats watching the guys plays and knowing I couldn't contribute anything," Hunter said.
Hunter's ACL injury last season was ...
Georgia State shifts players for Saturday
Published: Fri Sep 07, 2012 11:09 a.m.
Georgia State is currently considered the underdog heading into Neyland Stadium against the Tennessee Volunteers Saturday.
Only last week, the Panthers struggled in a 33-6 loss to Football Championship Subdivision opponent South Carolina State.
Despite the Vols' physically imposing lineup, Georgia State head coach Bill Curry refuses to let his ...
Offensive line prepares for season
Published: Fri Sep 07, 2012 03:05 a.m.
One thing that the Tennessee Vols football team put a strong emphasis on this off-season and wanted to key on heading into the 2012-13 college football season was getting the running game back to being a recognizable force in the SEC.
For that to happen though, the team realized that ...
Vols look for big plays, big wins
Published: Fri Sep 07, 2012 11:09 a.m.
A 35-21 win over North Carolina State may appear to be a good way to start the season, but to coaches and players, no game ever goes exactly as planned.
While overall play against N.C. State on Friday was successful, improvement is needed as Georgia State comes to town ...
Bray cool under pressure
Published: Fri Sep 07, 2012 03:05 a.m.
Tennessee's junior starting quarterback Tyler Bray opened the 2012 season with a statement.
In the Chick-Fil-A kickoff game vs. N.C. State on Friday, he threw for 29 completions, two passing touchdowns, and 333 yards gained. Sophomore backup quarterback Justin Worley said Bray's talent and leadership have had ...
Football time in Tennessee
Published: Fri Sep 07, 2012 03:05 a.m.
With a solid win under their belt, Tennessee's overall outlook on their 2012 season has become a shade lighter.
Head coach Derek Dooley can by no means rest easy just yet, but winning the Chick-fil-A kickoff game against N.C. State definitely loosens the strain on his career. Dooley ...