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  • First Take on UT hoop: Ridiculous #

    An afternoon of watching Tennesee's individual men's basketball workouts has left me shaking my head. It's not the way the team looked or played together, because I have not seen that. NCAA rules state teams can only have four players on the floor at a time during this time of ...

    Posted: Aug. 26, 2008 at 10 p.m.

  • Swap: Orlando for South Bend #

    Would you trade a December trip to Orlando for a July trip to South Bend? I did, and after last weekend's College Football Hall of Fame ceremonies, I'm glad I did. One of my final Football Writers Association of America (FWAA) duties last year was to attend the ESPN college ...

    Posted: Aug. 24, 2008 at 1 p.m.

  • Rocky Top Ramblings #

    By Mike Griffith Are you ready for some basketball? The Pilot Rocky Top League has taken off into Year Two, and there's a more serious tone about it. Rosters are longer, talent is deeper and there is a decidedly more serious tone about it. Don't get me wrong; it's still ...

    Posted: Aug. 24, 2008 at 1 p.m.

  • Kenseth roughs up writers #

    Every good journalist knows it's important not to become part of the story. But this is a blog, so I'll allow myself some latitude. Matt Kenseth was in Johnson City for a press function Thursday and the folks at Bristol Motor Speedway figured it might be a good idea to ...

    Posted: Aug. 21, 2008 at 8 p.m.

  • Warren: A view from Tallahassee #

    Bob Thomas has seen a lot of Florida State football players come and go in his 15 years covering the Seminoles in Tallahassee for the Florida Times Union newspaper. But he said he's not sure he has seen a better tight end suit up for Florida State than Brandon Warren. ...

    Posted: Aug. 20, 2008 at 2:30 p.m.

• Bike Knoxville

  • New bike shop Grand Opening #

    Long time no blog! Sorry for the quietude around here, but Kelley was on bed rest for her pregnancy (she's a mom now!) and I'm supposed to be her backup for bike stuff but I was on vacation. But I'm back, and with news! From Luke Grieve at the new ...

    Posted: Aug. 17, 2008 at 1 p.m.

  • Smart Trips Month and Knoxville By Cycle #

    The 2008 Knoxville By Cycle ride series starts May 17th, with a bike ride in conjunction with the Get Outdoors Festival at World's Fair Park. Details are available on our website at http://www.knoxtrans.org/plans/bikeprog/summer.htm and I've listed the series dates below. Also, Smart Trips Month kicks off May 1st. We have ...

    Posted: Aug. 13, 2008 at 3:31 p.m.

  • Article about bike racks in Maryville #

    On Saturday, April 19, Boys Scouts will install bike racks at several downtown locations, including Tomato Head, Capitol Coffee, Professional Hair Designs and the Blount County Public Library. Keith Webb, whose son Scott is a member of the troop, helped the group settle on this project after he learned Maryville ...

    Posted: Aug. 13, 2008 at 3:31 p.m.

  • Bike Circus at the Birdhouse #

    BIKE CIRCUS at the Birdhouse May 3, Saturday, 3-7 pm Come be part of Knoxville's bike community with games, challenges, bike maintenance, and more. Schedule of Events3:00 Circus Opens - Huzzah!4:00 Bike Polo Match5:00 Inner Tube Slingshot Making and Battle6:00 Group Bike Ride Ongoing EventsBasic Bicycle MaintenancePhoto-portraits of you and ...

    Posted: Aug. 13, 2008 at 3:31 p.m.

  • Pedal Power video from CBS Sunday morning #

    "Pedal Power" is coming into its own these days, as Americans of all ages are coming to realize biking can be practical, economical, and good clean fun - or should we say, good GREEN fun? Our Cover Story takes us from California to Cambridge, and is reported by Serena Altschul ...

    Posted: Aug. 13, 2008 at 3:31 p.m.

• Fulmer's Belly

  • Big Orange Roundtable: Week 8 #

    It’s that time of month again, where the reserves of ice cream and kleenex in the house are dwindled to dangerously low levels. Oh, it’s not that time of month? It’s roundtable time of the week? Oh. That’s better (barely). Here we go again, this week hosted by Loser With ...

    Posted: Aug. 28, 2008 at 6:30 a.m.

  • Super Happy Classic Post Fun Time #

    ZOMG… games… start… TOMORROW! This is the happiest I’ve been since that time I was banging your sister in your bed while you were downstairs painting the garage door. She was good too. But other than that, this is seriously, the happiest I’ve been in awhile. How good did I ...

    Posted: Aug. 27, 2008 at 3:30 a.m.

  • Super Happy Classic Post Fun Time #

    So, we’re seriously, very close. To the last installment of Super Happy Classic Post Fun Time of course! What’d you think we were talking about? Well, I guess the football season is nearing as well, but that being said, what’s the first thing you think of when you think football? ...

    Posted: Aug. 25, 2008 at 3:30 a.m.

  • Big Orange Roundtable: Round ‘em up time #

    Our week of hosting the Roundtable has come to a close, which means it’s time to sum it up and be done with it! And while we picked a winner for this week’s Roundtable, we also have a loser. It’s Moondog, and not for nominating us to leave the blog-o-sphere, ...

    Posted: Aug. 23, 2008 at 4 p.m.

  • Signage #

    So, fulmer’s belly will have a small contingent attending the UT vs. UCLA game in Pasadena. Our tickets came in, and apparently someone thought it would be funny to give us front row seats. That being said, it should be an exciting opportunity to not be able to see half ...

    Posted: Aug. 22, 2008 at 6:30 a.m.

• GoVolsXtra Sports

  • Cunningham hears Leaverton's tale #

    Tennessee punter Chad Cunningham knows the story. Shoot, he heard it first hand just this week. Former UT punter David Leaverton called the sophomore and told the tale of his horrific day in the Rose Bowl in 1997, and he didn't spare any of the gory details.

    Posted: Aug. 28, 2008 at 9 p.m.

  • Adams: McNabb hard to handle for '98 Vols #

    Tennessee's 1998 football team entered the season opener brimming with confidence and eager to prove it was a championship-caliber team. After a rigorous off-season of conditioning, it was ready for just about anything. Or so it thought.

    Posted: Aug. 28, 2008 at 9 p.m.

  • Farragut junior golfer Rodgers commits to Vols #

    College recruiting usually takes flight during a high school athlete’s junior year. Brandon Rodgers hardly let that plane off the runway. The Farragut High School junior committed to the University of Tennessee men’s golf program Sunday night.

    Posted: Aug. 28, 2008 at 8 p.m.

  • It doesn't add up: Williams awaits ruling #

    Reluctant spectator Gerald Williams missed another day of practice while awaiting a ruling from the SEC on whether he is academically eligible. At issue is believed to be a correspondence math course and whether such a course is recognized under recent SEC rule modifications.

    Posted: Aug. 28, 2008 at 8 p.m.

  • 16 newcomers complete first week #

    The Tennessee baseball team welcomed 16 newcomers to campus recently, and that talented crop of new Vols just completed its first week of classes at UT. Included among the fresh faces are five junior-college transfers and 11 true freshmen.

    Posted: Aug. 28, 2008 at 4:30 p.m.

• Knoxville Rugby Football Club

  • PRACTICE TONIGHT IS INDOORS #

    6:30 pm at the South Knoxville Community Center (directions)

    Posted: Aug. 26, 2008 at 10:33 a.m.

  • Knoxville 12, Old White 0 #

    Match report to follow…

    Posted: Aug. 24, 2008 at 12:01 p.m.

  • Burgers In Rugby League Finals #

    Former Possum Lee “Burgers” Bartlett will be playing in the 2008 AMNRL Grand Final this Saturday. Congratulations to Burgers and the New Haven Warriors. You can catch the 4pm match live on www.amnrl.com.

    Posted: Aug. 21, 2008 at 3:03 p.m.

  • Possum Pool Party- This Saturday- Aug 23rd #

    Mike Gerard (Knoxville & UT Old Boy) has once again been gracious enough to invite the club to his property in Fountain City. The date is set for August 23rd, 12:00-18:00. There is a swimming pool and tennis court. Bring your family and a covered dish. Please post if you ...

    Posted: Aug. 19, 2008 at 4:04 p.m.

  • Practice Tuesdays and Thursdays 6:30 pm #

    Spring 2008 practice sessions are ongoing–Tuesdays and Thursdays at Duff Field (directions), 6:30 pm.

    Posted: Aug. 17, 2008 at 11:01 p.m.

• Oakridger: Prep sports

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• Off the Hook

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    I'll eliminate the anticipation. Tennessee will go 10-2 this season. Here's how I break it down, game-by-game: Sept. 1 - at UCLA - The Vols are deeper and more talented. Shouldn't be much of a contest. 33-17, UT. Sept. 13 - UAB - This is a chance to tune up ...

    Posted: Aug. 28, 2008 at 12:30 p.m.

  • Top 10 Tennessee Victories #

    With a program as rich in tradition as Tennessee, picking the top 10 games is nearly impossible. That being said, here we go. Games are picked based on the on-field competition and the significance of UT's subsequent victory. Nominations were provided by UT coaches, media members and callers to the ...

    Posted: Aug. 24, 2008 at 1 p.m.

  • SEC MEDIA DAYS BLOG - JULY 23 #

    It's hard not to be impressed with Tim Tebow - even off the field. Amid a record crowd of 850 credentialed reporters, Tebow looked perfectly comfortable despite a wide array of questions. The Florida quarterback was as likely to be asked about his offseason mission trips or a budding relationship ...

    Posted: Aug. 24, 2008 at 1 p.m.

  • SEC MEDIA DAYS BLOG - JULY 24 #

    If seeing skater Tony Hawk on Wednesday at SEC Media Days was surreal, Thursday was downright bizarre. Only moments after interviewing Tennessee coach Phillip Fulmer on the News Sentinel's radio show, The Sports Page, I was informed that Fulmer had been served a subpoena by an attorney representing Wendell Smith, ...

    Posted: Aug. 24, 2008 at 1 p.m.

  • Top 10 Tennessee Tailbacks #

    Throughout the summer, I will be assembling various top ten lists concerning Tennessee football. The rankings will be based on input from various media members and callers on the News Sentinel's radio show: The Sports Page. This week, we rank the tailbacks. This list is certainly up for debate. When ...

    Posted: Aug. 17, 2008 at 1 p.m.

• The Daily Times: Sports

  • Picking favorites: Maryville, Alcoa disagree on which team has edge #

    Which team has the advantage going into Friday's showdown between archrivals Maryville and Alcoa? Well, it depends who's being asked.

    Posted: Aug. 28, 2008 at 3:01 a.m.

  • Scots cross country looking ahead #

    The Maryville College women's cross country team returns the conference runner of the year in Jenna Boucher, while the men's team welcomes six freshman onto its nine-man roster. Both are seeking conference titles in 2008.

    Posted: Aug. 28, 2008 at 3:01 a.m.

  • James, Cermak earn Player of the Week honors #

    The Daily Times/WBCR-AM Radio 1470 Players of the Week for the opening games of the 2008 high school football season are Alcoa's Chase James for offense and Heritage's Michael Cermak for defense.

    Posted: Aug. 28, 2008 at 3:01 a.m.

  • Friendly rivalry: Quarles, Rankin bring titles, respect to Maryville-Alcoa showdown #

    Alcoa's Gary Rankin and Maryville's George Quarles don't seem to mind coaching teams that are supposed to be hated enemies. Since 2006, when Rankin left Riverdale High in Murfreesboro to replace John Reid, the two have developed an unlikely camaraderie.

    Posted: Aug. 28, 2008 at 3:01 a.m.

  • Local schedule for August 28, 2008 #

    PREP GOLF

    Posted: Aug. 28, 2008 at 3:01 a.m.

• UTLadyVols.com: Basketball

  • Catchings, Lawson round out Olympic Team Roster #

    Posted: Aug. 10, 2008 at 1:01 p.m.

  • Bjorklund has successfull knee surgery #

    Posted: Aug. 10, 2008 at 1:01 p.m.

  • Jill Rankin-Schneider to be Inducted into Hall of Fame #

    Posted: Aug. 10, 2008 at 1:01 p.m.

  • Parker named to Olympic Basketball Team #

    Posted: Aug. 10, 2008 at 1:01 p.m.

  • Six Lady Vols Represent USA at Olympics #

    Posted: Aug. 5, 2008 at 10:30 p.m.

• UTSports.com: Baseball

  • Forsythe, Liles and Hernandez enjoy summer league success #

    Posted: Aug. 14, 2008 at 1:30 p.m.

  • Corn named Director of Baseball Operations #

    Posted: Aug. 13, 2008 at 1:30 p.m.

  • Vols in professional baseball update #

    Posted: Aug. 11, 2008 at 5:01 p.m.

  • Former Vols in professional baseball update #

    Posted: Aug. 10, 2008 at 1 p.m.

  • Vols in pro baseball update #

    Posted: Aug. 4, 2008 at 5 p.m.

• UTSports.com: Basketball

  • Tickets for 2008 Old Spice Classic on sale #

    Posted: Aug. 13, 2008 at 2 p.m.

  • UT to face Siena at Old Spice Classic #

    Posted: July 29, 2008 at 4 p.m.

  • UT-Louisville Postgame Quotes #

    Posted: July 27, 2008 at 1 p.m.

  • UT-Louisville Postgame Notes #

    Posted: July 27, 2008 at 1 p.m.

  • NCAA Tournament Audio Information #

    Posted: July 27, 2008 at 1 p.m.

• UTSports.com: Football

  • UT turns to new OC Clawson for help #

    Posted: Aug. 14, 2008 at 12 p.m.

  • 2006 Tennessee Volunteers #

    Posted: Aug. 14, 2008 at 3 a.m.

  • Vols Responding Through Difficult Stretch #

    Posted: Aug. 13, 2008 at 6 p.m.

  • Vols Busy Week Features 'Gut-Check' Tuesday #

    Posted: Aug. 12, 2008 at 7:30 p.m.

  • Depth the focus as Vols open busy week #

    Posted: Aug. 11, 2008 at 6:01 p.m.

• WBIR: Sports

  • Neyland Stadium renovations complete #

    The University of Tennessee Athletics Department announced Thursday that the $27.4 million Phase II renovations of the Neyland Stadium Master Plan have been completed two weeks before the opener against UAB. Phase III of the Neyland Stadium Master Plan begins at the conclusion of the 2008 football season

    Posted: Aug. 28, 2008 at 8:30 p.m.

  • Deeds, Fox, Spears named to league's Postseason All-Star Team #

    Three members of the 2008 Tennessee Smokies were named Thursday to the Southern League's Postseason All-Star Team. OF Doug Deeds, 1B Jake Fox and 2B Nate Spears received the honor as voted upon by the league's field managers, radio broadcasters and print media.

    Posted: Aug. 28, 2008 at 5:30 p.m.

  • Diamond Vols- 16 Newcomers Complete First Week at UT #

    Tennessee baseball team welcomed 16 newcomers to campus recently, and that talented crop of new Volunteers just completed its first week of classes at UT. Included among the fresh faces are five junior-college transfers and 11 true freshmen.

    Posted: Aug. 28, 2008 at 5 p.m.

  • ESPN is coming to Knoxville #

    At least 23 of Tennessee's 30 regular season games in 2008-09 will be televised, including at least 15 that will be broadcast nationally. Although the television schedule is not complete, Tennessee will appear on the ESPN family of networks 11 times and CBS will televise four games. Raycom Sports will ...

    Posted: Aug. 28, 2008 at 4:30 p.m.

  • Titans put heat on receivers #

    While everyone else stresses about the quarterback, Titans offensive coordinator Mike Heimerdinger will have his sights set on another position tonight.

    Posted: Aug. 28, 2008 at 7:30 a.m.

• WVLT: Sports

  • Tennessee Unveils Latest Neyland Stadium Renovations #

    Impressive attention to detail highlights new wider/renovated concourses, field iron & brick work, Letterman's Room, Locker Room, & Media Center.

    Posted: Aug. 28, 2008 at 7 p.m.

  • Pacman reinstated into NFL #

    Trouble defensive back will take the field for the Cowboys

    Posted: Aug. 28, 2008 at 6:30 p.m.

  • 15 UT basketball games to be televised nationally #

    2008-9 foes include Kansas, Memphis, usual SEC opponents

    Posted: Aug. 28, 2008 at 5 p.m.

  • 30-Days, 30-Vols, Day-4 #

    Day-4: Jonathan Crompton

    Posted: Aug. 28, 2008 at 12 p.m.

  • Pilot's High School Heroes, 08/28/08 #

    Pilot's High School Heroes, 08/28/08

    Posted: Aug. 28, 2008 at 12 p.m.