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Jimmy’s blog: Kentucky tames overrated Tennessee
By Jimmy HyamsThe 20th-ranked Tennessee men's basketball team is overrated. I first made that observation two weeks ago.Kentucky proved the point Saturday afternoon at Thompson-Boling Arena.The wounde...
Feb 21, 2021
Jimmy’s blog: Dale Jones would love shot at being UT D-coordinator
(This interview with Dale Jones was conducted before reports that UT has hired a defensive coordinator)By Jimmy HyamsTennessee has had trouble hiring a defensive coordinator, but there is one coach wi...
Feb 15, 2021
Jimmy’s blog: Kevin White lists 2 keys to being effective athletic director
(This is the second in a two-part series regarding an exclusive interview with Kevin White, father of Tennessee's new athletic director Danny White. To listen to the interview, go to 991thesportsanima...
Feb 02, 2021
Jimmy’s blog: Pruitt retains Dallas law firm to fight UT firing for cause
By Jimmy Hyams Jimmy Sexton, the agent for fired Tennessee coach Jeremy Pruitt, said Michael Lyons and the Dallas-based trial firm of Lyons & Simmons has been hired to represent Pruitt. UT fired P...
Jan 18, 2021
Jimmy’s blog: UT hires Steele on defensive staff
By Jimmy HyamsTennessee has hired Kevin Steele to be an assistant on the defensive staff, according to sources.Steele, a former Tennessee assistant and player, will likely coach linebackers. It is not...
Jan 12, 2021
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
