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Vols turn to Vescovi, Johnson for clutch free throws
By Jimmy HyamsSantiago Vescovi had been in a shooting slump the past two games.The sophomore guard hit only five of 15 shots in a loss to Alabama, and he was one of seven against Arkansas as the Vols ...
Jan 08, 2021
Jimmy’s blog: Pope explains decision to enter transfer portal
By Jimmy HyamsTennessee has had more than a dozen football players enter the transfer portal since the start of this year, but one that really stood out was a local player who was a starter and always...
Dec 29, 2020
Jimmy’s blog: Tennessee tames Vandy behind solid defensive effort
By Jimmy HyamsAs I watched Tennessee dismantled an undermanned Vanderbilt team Saturday, I was reminded of what Steelers coach Mike Tomlin said after a win over a depleted Ravens squad.“Junior v...
Dec 12, 2020
Jimmy’s blog: Pruitt would accept bowl bid with losing record
By Jimmy HyamsHere are excerpts from comments made by Tennessee coach Jeremy Pruitt, players Eric Gray, Deandre Johnson and Josh Palmer, and Florida coach Dan Mullen at various press conferences this ...
Dec 02, 2020
Jimmy’s blog: Gray matters, propels UT offense
By Jimmy HyamsAfter Tennessee games, we throw flags at the Vols.Green flags are for “keeping doing it.''Red flags are for “stop doing it.''Tennessee's 30-17 loss to No. 21 Auburn had some ...
Nov 25, 2020
Jimmy’s blog: Guarantano’s disaster play costs UT chance to upset Auburn
By Jimmy HyamsJarrett Guarantano did so many things so well for so long.The much maligned Tennessee senior quarterback scored on a 9-yard run to put the Vols up 7-0.He helped convert third downs.He en...
Nov 22, 2020
Jimmy’s blog: Vols collapse in 2nd half again, fall to Arkansas
By Jimmy HyamsAfter a near perfect first half, Tennessee was perfectly awful on offense in the second half.In the final 30 minutes, Tennessee couldn't convert third downs, couldn't stop third downs, a...
Nov 08, 2020
Jimmy’s blog: Eight-month stretch was a wild ride for UT’s Vescovi
By Jimmy HyamsSantiago Vescovi's journey over an eight-month period was nothing short of bizarre.The Tennessee sophomore guard arrived in Knoxville in late December from NBA Global Academy in Australi...
Oct 28, 2020
Jimmy’s blog: Run game, stopping run crucial for UT against Kentucky
By Jimmy Hyams Tennessee has had its way in the series with Kentucky. Since 1985, Kentucky has two wins over the Vols. It's been that one-sided. But last year, it was a nail-biter as the Vols had to m...
Oct 14, 2020
Jimmy’s blog: Second-half meltdown dooms Tennessee
By Jimmy HyamsA second-half meltdown by Tennessee's offense and quarterback and a disappointing performance by a highly touted offensive line spelled doom for the Vols against one of the SEC's elite t...
Oct 10, 2020
