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Coffin?s Corner: March 6
2008-03-07 02:24:00
We are just a few days away from the beginning of Spring practice, which, for a lot of us, is the beginning of the football season. Daily practice reports, injuries, and endless speculation will begin the countdown to the greatest time of the year. Spring practice always provides promising news about our guys, so I'm going to list five kids who need to have great springs to help our chances in the fall.
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Vols are SEC Champions!
2008-03-06 07:39:00
After beating Florida 89-86 on Wednesday night, Bruce Pearl said it best when he reminded everyone that we are champions and fans should take the time to enjoy and appreciate what this team has accomplished. After all, these 'outright' championships don't come around often. It's been 41 years since the last one and you can never count on the next one coming any time soon.
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Tennessee Florida Preview
2008-03-04 21:33:00
Tennessee travels to Gainesville on Wednesday night looking to clinch at least a share of the SEC title with a victory. The Vols also have the opportunity to get their school record 27th win on the season. One more than the 1999-2000 team which finished 26-7 on the year.
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The Halfcourt Trap 3/4
2008-03-04 07:19:00
The final week of regular season combat will find The Trap in New York for West Virginia-St. John's on Saturday and at TBA Sunday for Tennesse-South Carolina. I must commend the schedulemakers in college hoops. They've set up a tremendous close to conference hostilities. Here are six of the best storylines:

The Rearview: March 3rd, 2008
2008-03-04 01:44:00
Roy, I don?t know who Number 1 is either??..It?s fitting that my 2nd stab at this occurs the week No. 1 is in now in our rearview?..
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Guitar Shots to The Head: The Parallel Universe
2008-03-03 20:20:00
I can rest easier in Lexington today after the Vols held on to defeat the Cats Sunday in TBA. As always a win is a win, and like most of you I feel incredibly honored to watch this basketball team continue to make history. The fact that I now expect a win when the Wildcats visit Knoxville speaks volumes about how far our program has come.
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Ernie Grunfeld honored and Vols win
2008-03-03 08:07:00
Sunday was a great day for Tennessee basketball. It was senior day for Chris Lofton, Tennessee's all time leading three point shooter. Ernie Grunfeld was in town having his #22 jersey retired and lifted to the rafters of Thompson Boling Arena. Former Vol greats Bernard King and Allan Houston were back in the arena to watch Tennessee play one of it's top Eastern Division rivals. And most importantly, Tennessee beat Kentucky 63-60.
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Tennesee and Kentucky preview
2008-03-01 20:46:00
Some people feel as if this game has lost some of it's luster with the season ending injury to Patrick Patterson. But I believe no matter what the other circumstances may be, it's Tennessee and Kentucky with the SEC Championship on the line. This game is big and it's important for Tennessee to get back on the winning track after a tough loss to Vanderbilt on Tuesday night.
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Guitar Shots to the Head: The Quotable Bruce Pearl
2008-02-26 21:41:00
I have been a Lexington resident for nearly eighteen years now. For the majority of that time entering the stretch run of the college basketball season meant only one thing. Listening to the pundits talk about where the Cats will be seeded. That was until Bruce Pearl picked up the Orange blazer.
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The Rearview 2/26
2008-02-26 21:26:00
Greetings from the West Coast. As I flew in to Los Angeles last night, it was the first time I've ever seen smog at night. Though it is a nice break in the winter to enjoy some Southern California 70 degree weather in February, there's a part of me, wait, a large part of me that wants to be at home listening to, and reading, all the sure to be hoopla surrounding our basketball program
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Tennessee and Vandy Preview
2008-02-26 07:01:00
It hardly seems possible that it could be time for the Vols to play another basketball game already. I've not had enough time to finish gloating over the win over Memphis and the #1 ranking in both polls.
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Monday aftermath
2008-02-26 00:50:00
As you can imagine, there has been some great discussion and celebration posted in the message board today. Collectively, it may be the best mood I've seen around here in quite some time. I thought I would point out a few of the more interesting threads and links from the day.
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The Halfcourt Trap 2/25
2008-02-25 21:00:00
The Trap hits Sin City for the crucial Mountain West tilt between UNLV and San Diego State, before returning to Knoxville for the renewal of hostilities between Tennessee and Kentucky. Here are this week's topics of hoops interest:
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Tennessee and Memphis highlights
2008-02-24 22:18:00
Tennessee and Memphis highlights.
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#1 in Tennessee and #1 in the nation
2008-02-24 06:50:00
Straight from the front page of ESPN.com.
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Game On. Tennessee and Memphis.
2008-02-23 23:01:00
ESPN Game day is on site in Memphis and just about every major media outlet is talking about tonight's clash of #1 vs #2. Get ready for some Tennessee basketball.

The Halfcourt Trap
2008-02-21 20:46:00
This week the Trap is still coming to you from Knoxville, ahead of next week's quick trip to the spiritual homeland of Las Vegas. The preliminaries are over. Each team has essentially wrapped up their conference crown. It's time to let the ESPN hype machine wash over us all until 9 PM EST Saturday night. This game has about 1,220 storylines. Here are the six that intrigue me the most.

Guitar Shots to the Head: From Capitol Hill
2008-02-20 18:08:00
What do Bill Belichick, Roger Clemens and Phil Fulmer have in common? Right now all three have off the field problems that aren?t going away anytime soon. Between the tapes the drugs and the DUIs all three men find some of their lifetime achievements and their public perception being called into question. Oh, yeah, and one more thing. All three men have better approval ratings than the U.S. Senate and the House of Representatives.
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Guitar Shots to the Head: The Threshold of Hope
2008-02-13 01:19:00
The hat racks are getting full around here. In the near future this UT football program, and more notably the head coach and his crew may not have anything left to hang their hat on. In the last few years traditional team strengths that symbolized and defined the Volunteer football team are on the wane right now. It is one thing to have a poor season. Ceasing to do what you have historically “trademarked” is another thing altogether. A quick look at this football team will tell you exactly what I mean. The defensive line: no unit on the field is more accountable for stopping the spread than the DL. If they are getting blown off of the ball, there is little hope for the linebackers to use their athletic ability to make a play. For the last two years the Vols have had serviceable linemen. Demonte Bolden has shown glimpses of brilliance, but still takes plays off here and there. Defensive line struggles are a new, very ugly phenomenon for Phil and crew. The offensive line...
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The Halfcourt Trap
2008-02-12 07:39:00
The Halfcourt Trap Vol. I, No. 27 This week, The Trap makes a stop at the American Airlines Arena to check out AI and ‘Melo against the revamped Heat, then heads to Knoxville for the SEC showdown between Tennessee and John Pelhrey’s Hogs. Before I delve into the substance of this week’s column, congratulations are in order for two Trap favorites. Last week, Gary Williams won his 600th game and Tim Floyd collected career victory number 300. Well done, gentlemen. Now, on to this week’s topics: 1. Notre Dame and UCONN meet this week in a matchup of the two hottest teams in the Big East. The Irish won the battle in South Bend earlier this season. The winner here stays right on the heels of Georgetown for conference supremacy. 2. Memphis begins a very dangerous three game stretch against Houson Wednesday night. The Tigers’ battle against Tennessee on the 23rd is getting immense hype. However, if the Tigers fail to focus against the Cougars, or at UAB or Tula...

VolNation Interview with C.J. Watson
2008-02-06 06:23:00
This week, I had the distinct pleasure of speaking with former Vol and current Golden State Warrior CJ Watson . I'd like to thank CJ for taking the time to speak with us and the fabulous professionals in the Warriors' public relations department for all of their help in coordinating the interview. Here's the synopsis of our conversation. I hope you enjoy.
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Guitar Shots to the Head: 2/5/08
2008-02-06 06:15:00
As the world watched the Giants deliver an old school beat down that Lawrence Taylor would be proud of, I was delighted and a little sad all at the same time. I have been a Dolphins fan my entire life, but a little part of me wishes the champagne popping would stop. Not because I don?t relish what the Dolphins did in 1972, but because there is something desperate and pitiful about the irrelevant Mercury Morris and Don Shula spouting off at the mouth every time someone comes close to their beloved record.
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The Halfcourt Trap
2008-02-05 18:02:00
The Trap is back at Chez Hatvol in Knoxville for tomorrow night's Tennessee-Florida clash. This column was going to be a recap of what was an eventful and entertaining weekend in Philadelphia. However, given the events of the past couple of hours, that can wait.

The Halfcourt Trap 1/29
2008-01-29 21:57:00
The Trap rolls into Philadelphia this weekend for a 4 game in 3 day college hoops extravaganza. Ahead of my trip to the City Of Brotherly Love, here are six topics of interest.

Guitar Shots to the Head: Last Call
2008-01-29 21:53:00
I hear the bar maid ringing the bell. It is now last call for beer, alcohol, and recruits. History tells us that this is the time of year that Phil Fulmer generally shines. If one had to single out one reason for Fulmer's continued employment at the University of Tennessee recruiting would surely be at the top of the list.
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The VolNation Interview with Bruiser Flint
2008-01-24 23:21:00
This edition of the VN Interview takes us to the City of Brotherly Love. Drexel Coach Bruiser Flint, now in his seventh season with the Dragons, recently recorded his 200th career victory. Thanks to Coach Flint for his participation and to Mike Tuberosa for his invaluable help in coordinating the interview. Hope you enjoy. 1. VN-How would you assess your team’s progress to this point in the season? Coach Flint-”We’re playing a little better. We’ve shot the ball poorly.” Coach Flint stated that his team’s “inconsistency” can be attributed to so many “new faces” playing significant minutes. He also mentioned that turnovers were a problem early in the year, but that has “improved.” 2. VN-What are the biggest challenges you face at Drexel? Coach Flint-”Facilites.” “We also have fairly tough academics.” Coach Flint further emphasized that in Philadelphia, he usually has 3 or 4 D-I schools to c...

The Halfcourt Trap 1/22
2008-01-23 02:48:00
The Trap makes a stop in South Florida this week to take a look at Roy Williams' crew, before returning to Knoxville to catch the Tennessee home juggernaut. Here are six topics rattling around my cranium:

Guitar Shots to the Head: Hollywood Swinging
2008-01-22 05:38:00
As Hollywood and sports continue to melt together into one big juicy drama I would like to salute Tony Romo and Jessica Simpson for their ill timed vacation. Out of the kindness of their hearts they decided to take Jason Whitten with them to Mexico?. I don?t know what that is all about.
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Dougherty?s Random Thoughts
2008-01-17 22:15:00
During a recent conversation with NFL Draft analyst Mike Detillier, I learned more about this year's crop of University of Tennessee draft eligible players. It's no secret that this class will not be Tennessee's most prolific. In fact, there will likely be no first round players in this group, and there may not be a second rounder either.
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The VN Interview With: Bobby Gonzalez
2008-01-17 03:46:00
This edition of the VN Interview takes us to the Big East. While at Manhattan College, Bobby Gonzalez burst onto the college hoops scene by leading his team to a 2004 NCAA Tournament win over Florida.