Outside of linebacker, defensive tackle is a must in the 2010 signing class for Tennessee. Hialeah, Florida defensive tackle Calvin Smith would not only be a big addition to the Vol class, but would give a bright future for the defensive trenches. Smith was in Knoxville this weekend with teammate Corey Lemonier and the four star defensive tackle was impressed with what he saw in his time on Rocky To]]> Mon, 23 Nov 2009 00:25:00 GMT Tennessee's defense allowed Vanderbilt four trips inside the twenty yard line on Saturday night and in the last 10 quarters have allowed opponents 12 trips into the redzone. A far cry from the two trips allowed against Alabama, South Carolina, and Georgia combined. The difference? Mounting injuries and suspension. Heading into this week's finale at Kentucky, the injury situation defensively has only worsened]]> Sun, 22 Nov 2009 22:37:00 GMT Offensive line was considered a significant question mark for Tennessee, even as Lane Kiffin's team exited both spring and fall camps. The revamped unit, with four senior starters and a future star in red shirt freshman Aaron Douglas, has merely responded in league-leading fashion. The Vols have yielded 11 sacks -- matching Alabama and Georgia for fewest in the SEC]]> Sun, 22 Nov 2009 22:34:00 GMT Hialeah, Fla., defensive end Corey Lemonier was really looking forward to his visit to Tennessee as he worked through another week of high school. The weekend finally came and went and the South Florida native flew home impressed with the Volunteers football program. What most impressed Lemonier? And what did Monte Kiffin do that really grabbed his attention? Check out the VolQuest.com premium ticket for all the detail]]> Sun, 22 Nov 2009 21:36:00 GMT Tennessee's 31-16 win over Vanderbilt was by no means a thing of beauty. The Vols were not very efficient on offense and was on the verge of being shutout in a half for the first time all year until Wes Brown fell into the endzone for a touchdown. But the Vols did win and they are eligible. How did Tennessee get it done? Checkout out a few reasons in our weekly "five reasons why"]]> Sun, 22 Nov 2009 18:02:00 GMT Questions about his future could -- and will -- have to wait for Eric Berry. In the moments following Tennessee's 31-16 Senior Night win against Vanderbilt Saturday inside Neyland Stadium, the Vols' junior All-American safety could focus on just one thing: whether or not his 13-year-old twin brothers, Evan and Elliott, had capped their seasons with a championship. Thus illustrates perfectly who Eric Berry really i]]> Sun, 22 Nov 2009 13:00:00 GMT Where else can you find a senior quarterback in Jonathan Crompton go from one of the most criticized in school history to a standing ovation in his home finale? Crompton's roommate, Wes Brown, scored a touchdown. And then the third resident in that West Knoxville apartment, kicker Devin Mathis, just after 7 p.m. had 100,000 fans, including the Vols' head coach, asking who are you and where have you been?]]> Sun, 22 Nov 2009 08:22:00 GMT Short on time and a long way from the end zone, the Tennessee football team's offense returned to the field Saturday night at Neyland Stadium for one final first-half possession. Quarterback Jonathan Crompton could have taken a knee to send the Volunteers into halftime with a 17-10 lead over Vanderbilt. That's just not their style]]> Sun, 22 Nov 2009 07:36:00 GMT For North Carolina natives Montario Hardesty and Jonathan Crompton it was a deserving end to their home careers as the two friends closed out their careers at home before standing ovations and with the type of play that garnered them high praised coming out of high school. Crompton finished the day with 221 yards and two touchdowns, while Hardesty had a career high 32 carries for 171 yards]]> Sun, 22 Nov 2009 06:04:00 GMT Eric Berry had taken an untimed victory lap around Neyland Stadium, embracing fans and soaking up the atmosphere in what might well have been his final appearance in Tennessee's venerable home. It might not have taken as long as Wes Brown's 25-yard interception return that sealed the Vols' 31-16 Senior Night win Saturday before an announced, and partially invisible, crowd of 100,124. Rarely has there been a more fitting image for a player in his final appearance before the home crowd. Rarely has a Tennessee player ever endured more than the unyielding fifth-year player from Athens, Al]]> Sun, 22 Nov 2009 05:50:00 GMT It's another fourth-and-2 to second guess. A week after New England coach Bill Belichick's controversial decision to go for it captured national attention in the professional ranks, Vanderbilt coach Bobby Johnson was just as confident his Commodores could get two yards when they needed it against Tennessee on Saturda]]> Sun, 22 Nov 2009 05:16:00 GMT Saturday night, Tennessee looks to for post season play. A win over Vanderbilt would make the Vols bowl eligible and give Lane Kiffin's program a much needed spring practice in the month of December. Meanwhile, for the Commodores Saturday night is their Super Bowl. After winning a bowl game a season ago, Bobby Johnson's club is in danger of going winless in SEC play. What's key for the Vols? Checkout the Saturday morning cheat sheet]]> Sat, 21 Nov 2009 14:39:00 GMT St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands -- Tennessee is off to a strong 3-0 start to the young season with Vol fans finding plenty to be excited about in the early going. The Vols look like a far more explosive team than they were a year ago, and the biggest reason for that through three games continues to be the otherworldly play being turned in by sophomore shooting guard Scotty Hopson]]> Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:53:00 GMT St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands -- Tennessee (3-0) opened up play in the Paradise Jam on Friday afternoon by dispatching East Carolina (1-3) 105-66.Tennessee looked the part of a top-ten ten team in moving into the semifinals of the tournament, overcoming a slow start to cruise to victory]]> Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:32:00 GMT With recruiting season hitting the final stretches and many prospects taking their official visits in the coming weeks, ChippewaCountry takes a look at a few questions about the Central Michigan football program. Look inside for the full Q and A segment]]> Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:22:00 GMT Saturday night, Tennessee seeks their sixth win on a special evening for football as the seniors will make their final run to the 'T' in Neyland Stadium. For this senior class it's been a run that has had plenty of challenges and one they are trying to end the right way. We get you ready for the Vols and the Commodores with our weekly gameday page]]> Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:04:00 GMT Ezell Ruffin, the 6-1, 190-pounder from Long Beach (Calif.) Wilson who is getting set for his team's first playoff match-up with Mission Viejo. He's getting looked at by an increasing list of schools recently]]> Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:39:00 GMT Saturday night, Tennessee looks to send a griddy senior class who has had a very productive year out in grand style inside Neyland Stadium as Vanderbilt comes calling. For the Vols, a win also means post-season play, a virtual must for Lane Kiffin in year one of his program. So how will Saturday night go for the Vols? Here's what the Volquest.com staff thinks]]> Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:06:00 GMT On Thursday evening, Tobias Harris announced that he had signed with the University of Tennessee and NYCHoops.net was there. Here are the exclusive photo as well as the video of the announcement]]> Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:00:00 GMT For the last two or three years, the name Jonathan Crompton has drawn plenty of reaction both good and bad from the Vol nation. Saturday night, the North Carolina native will close out his career in Neyland Stadium not only a very different player than he was just a few weeks ago, but also a different person. Find out more about the growth of Crompton both on and off the field with this weeks priceless images feature. ]]> Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:28:00 GMT