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Jimmy’s blog: SEC coach says Smart needs to be smarter
(This is the third in a three-part series on what SEC coaches say about other SEC teams. Today, comments on the SEC East, excluding Tennessee, which was Part One of our series.) By Jimmy Hyams The SEC...
Sep 02, 2021
Jimmy’s blog: UT bill for NCAA investigation continues to escalate
By Jimmy Hyams The price-tag for hiring a law firm to conduct Tennessee's internal investigation regarding potential NCAA football recruiting violations continues to grow. According to documents obtai...
Sep 01, 2021
Jimmy’s blog: Reporter would be `stunned’ if Milton doesn’t succeed at UT
By Jimmy HyamsThe Joe Milton Era at Michigan didn't end well, but the end game at Tennessee could be successful.In fact, a reporter who covered Milton at Michigan would be “stunned'' if Milton d...
Aug 31, 2021
Jimmy’s blog: Mack likes 1-2 punch at running back
By Jimmy HyamsTennessee's top two running backs in 2020 hit the transfer portal.Eric Gray figures to split time at Oklahoma with Kennedy Brooks.Ty Chandler figures to start for Mack Brown at Oklahoma....
Aug 18, 2021
Jimmy’s blog: Heupel has different approach as player’s coach
By Jimmy Hyams HOOVER, Ala. — Former Tennessee coach Jeremy Pruitt fancied himself as a player's coach. After his first year, when it was apparent some of his Tennessee team's didn't play hard, ...
Jul 23, 2021
Jimmy’s blog: Heupel thinks CFP expansion is `awesome’
By Jimmy Hyams HOOVER, Ala. — It's apparent the College Football Playoff will expand from four teams to 12 teams within the next few years. Players at North Carolina have voted against expansion...
Jul 23, 2021
Jimmy’s blog: Heupel unsure of NCAA probe’s timetable
By Jimmy Hyams HOOVER, Ala. — The Michael Glazier law firm began its internal investigation of Tennessee's recruiting violations nine months ago. Two months in, a head coach was fired, 10 suppor...
Jul 23, 2021
Jimmy’s blog: Not all athletes will cash in on NIL
By Jimmy Hyams HOOVER, Ala. — Alabama quarterback Bryce Young hasn't started a college game, but he could start making over $900,000 as he cashes in on Name, Image and Likeness opportunities. A ...
Jul 21, 2021
Jimmy’s blog: Taylor predicts Tennessee defense will rank No. 1
By Jimmy Hyams HOOVER, Ala. - Tennessee's defense struggled mightily last year. The Vols surrendered over 30 points per game, allowed at least 30 points to six teams, gave up over 400 yards per game, ...
Jul 20, 2021
Jimmy’s blog: Heupel polled players about morning workouts
By Jimmy HyamsHOOVER,, Ala.– When Tennessee reports for its first summer practice Aug. 4, it won't be in the afternoon.Tennessee coach Josh Heupel confirmed our earlier report that the Vols will...
Jul 20, 2021
