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Jimmy’s blog: Vols had chance to win despite plethora of penalties
By Jimmy Hyams You commit 13 penalties, lose the turnover battle 3-0, have a touchdown called back and twice fail to score a touchdown from inside the 5-yard line. And yet, there you are, on the plus-...
Syndicated Author Sep 11, 2021

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...
Syndicated Author 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...
Syndicated Author 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...
Syndicated Author 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....
Syndicated Author 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, ...
Syndicated Author 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...
Syndicated Author 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...
Syndicated Author 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 ...
Syndicated Author 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, ...
Syndicated Author Jul 20, 2021