1. UT Coach Derek Dooley Defends Coordinator Sal Sunseri

    Tennessee football coach Derek Dooley mounted a defense of his defensive coordinator Monday that alternated between diplomacy and candor...

    Nick Yokoyama Written by Nick Yokoyama about 7 months ago 64 reads 0 comments

  2. Tennessee Volunteers Football: 5 Candidates That Aren't as Good as Derek Dooley

    The buzz about the Tennessee Volunteers revolves around the prospects of an easier November schedule and what effect it will have on the future of Derek Dooley as the head coach...

    Daniel Hudson Written by Daniel Hudson about 7 months ago 15,389 reads 33 comments

  3. Derek Dooley: Head Coach Not Only One to Blame for Tennessee's Struggles

    It sure was nice of Derek Dooley to hire former University of Alabama linebacker coach Sal Sunseri to his staff. Unfortunately for Dooley, Sunseri is about to repay the favor by getting him fired...

    Tim Keeney Written by Tim Keeney about 7 months ago 7,597 reads 13 comments

  4. Toddler Derek Dooley Jumps to Gruden Ship

    You know things are rough for Derek Dooley when even Toddler Derek Dooley, last year's Volunteer state sensation, is dressing up as Jon Gruden this Halloween.....

    Charles Bowman Written by Charles Bowman about 7 months ago 61 reads 0 comments

  5. UT Coach Derek Dooley Says There Is Hope for 'Second Season'

    If there's any consolation for Tennessee after another heartbreaking SEC loss Saturday at South Carolina, it's this: The hard part is over. After the game, Tennessee coach Derek Dooley spoke of salvaging 2012 by way of a "second season...

    Charles Bowman Written by Charles Bowman about 7 months ago 681 reads 1 comments

  6. Tennessee Football: Grading All 22 Starters from the South Carolina Game

    Another game against a ranked team, another opportunity to win a game late, another opportunity that slips through the fingers and results in a Tennessee loss. The script is starting to become predictable to Volunteers fans...

    Stephen Williams Written by Stephen Williams about 7 months ago 1,164 reads 1 comments

  7. Tennessee Vols Football: Winners & Losers from Week 9 Game vs. South Carolina

    The Tennessee Volunteers nearly pulled off the upset at No. 13 South Carolina last Saturday. The players were prepared, the coaches were sharp and Derek Dooley's crutches were polished —you couldn't have asked for much more...

    Daniel Hudson Written by Daniel Hudson about 7 months ago 2,134 reads 3 comments

  8. Tennessee Volunteer Football: A Look at the Road to a Bowl

    Yesterday, Tennessee lost a 38-35 heartbreaker to South Carolina, dropping their overall record to 3-5...

    Cody Guinn Written by Cody Guinn about 7 months ago 2,348 reads 8 comments

  9. Jon Gruden Fever Grows: Chucky Watched UT-Cocks on Flight

    As the Vols lost their 12th SEC game in the past 13 contests, Tennessee fans struggled to look for any bright spots on Twitter. Then, out of nowhere, came a Gruden sighting...

    Samantha Talavera Written by Samantha Talavera about 7 months ago 1,319 reads 0 comments

  10. Tennessee Football: Even Valiant Effort Won't Save Derek Dooley's Job

    Tennessee head coach Derek Dooley entered the 2012 season with a lot of pressure. Fair or not, the third-year head coach of the Tennessee Volunteers had to show marked improvement—otherwise, his job would be in jeopardy...

    Barrett Sallee Written by Barrett Sallee about 7 months ago 13,511 reads 66 comments

  11. Tennessee vs. South Carolina: Tyler Bray Will Prove He's Man to Lead Volunteers

    Tennessee and South Carolina are two struggling football teams. When they meet this Saturday they will both be looking to right the ship and get themselves back on track...

    Garrett Baker Written by Garrett Baker about 7 months ago 1,066 reads 7 comments

  12. Tennessee Volunteers Football: 5 Keys to the Game vs. South Carolina

    The Tennessee Volunteers have a chance to change the tone of their season with a win this Saturday. Standing in their way is an angry South Carolina team, whose national and conference title hopes have been shot with two straight losses...

    Daniel Hudson Written by Daniel Hudson about 7 months ago 2,082 reads 13 comments

  13. Tennessee Football: Freshmen Progress Reports Through 7 Games

    For the first time in Derek Dooley 's three seasons, Tennessee hasn't had to rely on freshmen to play a significant role. Dooley finally has built up enough talent that the only freshmen that play are those that are good enough...

    Stephen Williams Written by Stephen Williams about 7 months ago 1,371 reads 2 comments

  14. Tennessee vs. South Carolina: Latest Spread Info, BCS Impact and Predictions

    The 2012 season hasn't gone as planned for either the No.13 team in the country, the South Carolina Gamecocks (6-2, 4-2 SEC), or the Tennessee Volunteers (3-4, 0-4 SEC)...

    Rick Weiner Written by Rick Weiner about 7 months ago 3,560 reads 10 comments

  15. Is Jon Gruden the Answer for the Tennessee Volunteers?

    If you live in the state of Tennessee or follow SEC football, the biggest rumor as of late is that Tennessee will fire Derek Dooley after the South Carolina game this Saturday. However, that is not the biggest part of the rumor...

    Andrew Murphy Written by Andrew Murphy about 7 months ago 22,894 reads 25 comments

  16. Colleges Where Gruden WON'T Be Coaching in 2012

    Jon Gruden is a Super Bowl winning coach, color analyst for ESPN's Monday Night Football and host of Jon Gruden's QB Camp...

    Gary Brown Written by Gary Brown about 7 months ago 3,913 reads 14 comments

  17. Slow Down Tennessee Fans, Jon Gruden Isn't Coming to Knoxville Just Yet

    Day follows night, sunrise follows sunset, and Jon Gruden is mentioned in prominent college football coaching searches. Even ones that haven't officially begun yet...

    Barrett Sallee Written by Barrett Sallee about 7 months ago 38,741 reads 90 comments

  18. UT Linebacker Curt Maggitt Getting Used to Playing Injured

    Curt Maggitt constantly wears a winsome smile. How the Tennessee linebacker has kept it intact this season is anyone's guess.....

    Charles Bowman Written by Charles Bowman about 7 months ago 55 reads 0 comments

  19. Too Late to Get Tough with Tyler Bray

    Tennessee coach Derek Dooley voiced his displeasure with junior quarterback Tyler Bray at Monday's media conference. Just in the nick of time, huh? Bray has been coddled and defended ever since Tennessee hitched itself to his NFL-caliber arm...

    Charles Bowman Written by Charles Bowman about 7 months ago 191 reads 0 comments

  20. Tennessee Volunteers vs. South Carolina Gamecocks: Complete Game Preview

    This weekend's bout between the Tennessee Volunteers and South Carolina Gamecocks features two teams that desperately need a win...

    Daniel Hudson Written by Daniel Hudson about 7 months ago 2,478 reads 12 comments

  21. Buying out Derek Dooley and Staff Could Cost as Much as $9.3 Million

    If Tennessee athletic director Dave Hart decides to change directions in the football program after this season, the move won't be cheap...

    Samantha Talavera Written by Samantha Talavera about 7 months ago 1,219 reads 9 comments

  22. Tennessee Football: The 3 Biggest Problems Facing Derek Dooley's Program

    The tenure of Derek Dooley at Tennessee has been lackluster to say the least. Some say it has been a downright atrocity. It's hard to argue the fact given his record. Four wins in the SEC in two and a half seasons...

    Jason Ellis Written by Jason Ellis about 7 months ago 6,345 reads 66 comments

  23. Debate: If Dooley Gets Fired, Which Coach Should Replace Him?

    Debate Desk Written by Debate Desk about 7 months ago 5,238 reads 85 comments

  24. Is Tennessee's Fan Base Unrealistic About Vols?

    On Friday afternoon, Nov. 13th, 1992, the University of Tennessee parted company with football coach Johnny Majors after 16 seasons. His final game before that ouster was a 24-23 loss at South Carolina...

    Charles Bowman Written by Charles Bowman about 7 months ago 87 reads 0 comments

  25. Dooley: Tyler Bray Will Be Benched If He Throws More Interceptions

    Starting quarterback Tyler Bray will be benched in favor of backup Justin Worley if he continues to throw interceptions, Tennessee coach Derek Dooley said today during his weekly press conference...

    Samantha Talavera Written by Samantha Talavera about 7 months ago 926 reads 0 comments