The Vols are looking to get back to the state of a premiere SEC program, and recruiting is a major part of the process. With the 2012 class, Derek Dooley is looking to build his young team back into an SEC power. We grade his 2012 class and analyze how well the Vols filled their needs this year.

Published February 14, 2012 - 1:49pm

Look for the quarterback rotation to continue on Saturday, as Mullen has proven he has no problem with using a two man system. If the Bulldogs are able build a sizeable lead, you can also expect to see redshirt freshman Dylan Favre taking snaps. It will be important to keep Russell and Relf as healthy as possible for a looming battle with Alabama on November 12.

Published November 4, 2011 - 5:33am

The Matchup: Tennessee vs. Montana When: September 3, 2011 Where: Knoxville, Tennessee – Neyland Stadium Game Time: 6:00 PM TV: PPV What You Need To Know About Montana: The Montana Grizzlies were 7-4 last season, but they played no one. The Grizzlies return two offensive starters along the offensive line, …

Published August 21, 2011 - 9:50am

Over the past few seasons, Tennessee fans have consistently been let down by the performances of their football team.  But with the advent of Derek Dooley and Co. the Vols seem to be making strides to correct the recent trend of disappointment.  And with a fairly weak SEC East this year, Dooley’s squad could make a run at the division if a few things go their way – a pretty foreign concept for Vol fans, I know.

Published August 7, 2011 - 7:42am

The SEC is always full of big-time defensive line prospects, and 2011 is no joke. Here are 10 defensive linemen who are ready to get nasty this coming year.

Published July 21, 2011 - 11:38am

The Tennessee Vols could play their way into an SEC Championship this year because the East is there for the taking. Here are three reasons Tennessee can win the SEC and three reasons they can’t.

Published July 20, 2011 - 11:00am

The Lombardi Award is given annually to the nation’s best lineman. Eligibility for the award is limited to “down linemen, end-to-end, either on offense or defense, who set up no farther than 10 yards to the left or right of the ball, and linebackers who set up no farther than …

Published July 16, 2011 - 8:15pm

The Bronko Nagurski is an annual award given to the nation’s best defensive player. The SEC led the way as far as the total number of players from one conference on the 2011 watch list with 19. Clemson’s Da’Quan Bowers won the award last year. Here are the SEC players …

Published July 14, 2011 - 12:58pm

The Outland Trophy goes annually to the nations’ best interior lineman – offensive or defensive. There are 65 total on the 2011 watch list. Last year’s winner was Gabe Carimi from Wisconsin. Here are the 11 from the SEC on the 2011 watch list: OT Cordy Glenn, Georgia DT Jaye …

Published July 14, 2011 - 8:18am

The SEC East is wide open for the taking because there is no real clear and definite favorite at this point. Tennessee is a team no one is talking about that has the offensive talent to compete for a East championship.

Published June 23, 2011 - 10:51am