Tennessee and Memphis haven’t met on the basketball court since 2013, but it didn’t take long for the rivalry to re-heat. The Vols seized control early, didn’t falter when the Tigers threatened to rally or when the refs got whistle happy, and ultimately cruised to a high-scoring 102-92 victory over […]
Month: December 2018
The Final Countdown: Early Signing Day Approaches
With the Early Signing Period beginning next week, Tennessee has a very strong class of 2019 recruiting class. However, especially with the large need for both talent and depth across the roster, the Vols still need to add more pieces. Below we take a look at how things could shake […]
Jahiegel wins the regular season pick ’em contest; bowl pick ’em now open
Congratulations to UNDirish60, who finished first this week in the Gameday on Rocky Top Pick ‘Em contest with a record of 18-2 and 200 confidence points.
Tennessee at Memphis Preview
In a year when the Vols weren’t ranked third and didn’t just beat number one, this would still be a weekend for celebration. In this year, reflecting on the return of the Tennessee-Memphis rivalry is a joy on multiple levels. The Vols and Tigers met annually from 1988-89 through 2001-02. […]
Ranking the Gonzaga Win & Admiral Schofield’s Performance
Let’s rank yesterday even though it’s way too early to do so without the context of the entire season! There are two clear-cut games at the top of my list. The Sweet 16 win over Ohio State will stand until the Vols make it to the Final Four; bonus points […]
#7 Tennessee 76 #1 Gonzaga 73: Sir, Yes Sir
Tennessee took 72 shots to Gonzaga’s 59, pulled down 16 offensive rebounds and only turned it over seven times. The Zags countered by getting to the free throw line: 19 attempts to Tennessee’s 10, though either team shooting it better could’ve won today with the Vols at 60% and Gonzaga […]
Tennessee vs Gonzaga Preview
Gonzaga will be the third KenPom Top 50 opponent the Vols have faced in their first eight games. But we’re only scheduled to face three others between mid-December and mid-February. Tennessee’s SEC schedule is back-loaded this year: both dates with Kentucky fall in the last seven games, and the regular […]
Strikes and Gutters, Ups and Downs: Taking the Temperature of the Board
With one more week of coaches visits across the country, Tennessee’s recruiting board for the class of 2019 looks as jumbled as ever. The staff has been solidifying current commitments while at the same time trying to complete the class, and below we take a look at how things look […]
Three Questions for Anyone We Hire
Why was the offense so slow in 2018? With Tyson Helton moving on as the head coach at Western Kentucky, it becomes a little easier to view his time in Knoxville objectively. We pointed to Tennessee’s pace of play throughout the season, and it’s especially jarring at the end: 716 […]