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Post by queenbee on Jan 24, 2008 15:22:19 GMT -4
Four Former Vols Head to Super Bowl January 21, 2008 Super Bowl XLII, Feb. 3 in Glendale, Ariz.
Complete list of Vols in the Super Bowl
The list of Tennessee alumni headed to the Super Bowl grew by four with the additions of Gibril Wilson, Kelley Washington, Donte' Stallworth and Rashad Moore. A former Vol has now appeared in every Super Bowl since 1992 and 31 of the 42.
Stallworth, who teamed with Randy Moss as New England's No. 1 and 2 wide receivers, had two catches for 11 yards in the AFC Championship game. He ranked 24th in the AFC with 46 receptions for 697 yards and three touchdowns, averaging 15.2 yards per catch.
Wilson, who started at free safety, made 92 tackles (78 solo) with four interceptions and seven pass break-ups for the Giants. He made a team-high eight tackles and broke up one pass in the NFC Championship game against the Green Bay Packers.
Washington served as the fifth receiver for New England, playing mainly on special teams in 14 games. Against the Jets on Dec. 16, he recorded the Patriots' first blocked punt since 1999, slapping down Ben Graham's punt in the second quarter, and setting up the Patriots' possession at the Jets' 3-yard line.
Moore signed as a free agent on June 8, 2007 with New England, was released on Sept. 1 and re-signed on Dec. 19. He played in one regular season game and the AFC Championship game for the Patriots.
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Post by queenbee on Jan 24, 2008 15:23:22 GMT -4
Michael Hiring Completes Football Staff January 18, 2008 Jason Michael
Tennessee head coach Phillip Fulmer announced Friday that New York Jets assistant Jason Michael is returning to Knoxville as the final member of UT’s offensive coaching staff.
Michael, 29, will serve as the Vols tight ends coach. He was assistant tight end coach for the 2007 Jets after spending the previous year as the team’s offensive quality control coach. The former Tennessee graduate assistant spent three years in the NFL.
“We are very pleased to add Jason Michael to our staff as tight ends coach,” Fulmer said. “We went through a good interview process with a number of outstanding candidates.
“Jason brings a familiarity with our program along with great experience from the National Football League. He had great recommendations from the people he worked for. I know his youthful energy, enthusiasm and passion for the game will make him an outstanding part of our staff. I’m looking forward to working with him this year and in the years to come.”
The Louisa, Ky., native completes Fulmer’s offensive staff overhaul brought about when David Cutcliffe announced just over a month ago he had accepted the head coaching position at Duke. Fellow assistants Kurt Roper and Matt Luke followed Cutcliffe to Duke, while Trooper Taylor was named co-offensive coordinator at Oklahoma State.
Fulmer in the last nine days has named Dave Clawson offensive coordinator, Stan Drayton running backs coach and Latrell Scott wide receivers coach. Only offensive line coach Greg Adkins remains from the 2007 roster on that side of the ball.
“It’s exciting to get back to Knoxville and be a part of the University of Tennessee,” Michael said. “After three years away from here, it’s a great feeling to return to a program like Tennessee.
“I’ve had the opportunity to meet with Dave and Stan, and that’s another part of what drew me back to Tennessee. The comfort level of meeting with those guys and talking football, the thoughts and philosophies of the game as well as family life -- it’s exciting to have a little bit of new as well as return to work with the guys who have a feel for the program.”
Michael served two years at Tennessee, including the 2004 season spent as primary graduate assistant to John Chavis and the Volunteers defense and Steve Caldwell and the special teams staff. He first came to UT in January 2003, working as an assistant for both the strength and conditioning and video staffs.
Michael left Tennessee in early 2005 for his first full-time position, that of offensive quality control coach and video assistant for the Oakland Raiders.
“Coaching tight ends is what I did last season in New York,” Michael said. “It’s exciting to make the transition from the NFL to college. I’m looking forward to the similarities but also to the changes from the pro game to the college game.
“I’m excited about the other parts of the college game, too -- the seasonal changes like going through recruiting, signing day, spring football, the camps, and then the true season that college football is. And it all boils down to football.”
His collegiate playing career was capped by guiding Western Kentucky to the 2002 NCAA Division I-AA football championship with a 34-14 victory over McNeese State in Chattanooga. That season, Michael passed for 1,661 yards and rushed for another 642 in pacing the Hilltoppers to a 12-3 record and victories in their final 10 games.
“It’s a good fit for us,” Fulmer said. “He’s a guy who has played on a national championship team as a quarterback. He understands the different styles of offense he’s been around, and also has looked at it from the defensive perspective as a graduate assistant here.”
Michael completed his civil engineering technology degree from Western Kentucky in December 2002. He was selected to the Division I-AA Athletic Directors Academic All-Star Team and earned second-team Verizon Academic All-District IV honors. For his efforts on and off the field, Michael was named the school’s male athlete of the year for 2003.
He is engaged to Knoxville’s Jamie Mossburg.
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Post by mac on Jan 24, 2008 17:03:15 GMT -4
Enough of this jibberish.............. what have you learned about Georgia?
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Post by queenbee on Jan 24, 2008 17:52:51 GMT -4
Ga is picked to get a big title next year if their players can stop getting arrested.
They got a new big ol' boy with big hands and fast feet headed their way.
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Post by queenbee on Jan 24, 2008 17:53:16 GMT -4
Georgia extends Munzenmaier's ban Posted: Tuesday January 22, 2008 10:09PM; Updated: Tuesday January 22, 2008 10:09PM
ATHENS, Ga. (AP) -- Georgia coach Mark Richt has doubled the one-game suspension given to fullback Fred Munzenmaier following his arrest last weekend for underage possession or consumption of alcohol.
The incident report filed by Athens-Clarke County police included details of Munzenmaier's inappropriate exchange with the arresting officer. Munzenmaier told the officer it was obvious the police have it "out for them," according to the report, and that police have a point system for athletes.
Munzenmaier later used an expletive to tell the officer to be quiet, according to the report.
"The way he handled the situation with the police officer was totally inappropriate and demonstrated a lack of respect for authority," Richt said. "We expect our players, just like my children, to show total respect at all times for those in authority and especially police officers."
Munzenmaier, who will be a sophomore, will miss the first two games of the 2008 season against Georgia Southern and Central Michigan.
Defensive back Donavon Baldwin also was arrested by University of Georgia police for driving under the influence of alcohol and improper driving. He was given a one-game suspension.
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Post by queenbee on Jan 24, 2008 17:54:14 GMT -4
Tennessee coach Fulmer punishes all the Vols after freshman charged with public intoxication Posted: Tuesday Jan 22, 2008 7:07 PM
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -Tennessee coach Phillip Fulmer made his team take an early morning run as punishment for the arrest of a freshman running back.
Daryl Vereen was charged with public intoxication early Monday morning.
After a Tennessee player was arrested for the second time in less than two weeks, Fulmer said he made the entire team run at 6 a.m. Tuesday to show he wasn't going to tolerate such behavior. He also said Vereen will have to do community service and participate in police ride-alongs as part of his violation of team rules.
The Knoxville News Sentinel reported Vereen was arrested after university police responded to a fight outside a dormitory.
Freshmen receivers Gerald Jones and Ahmad Paige were charged with misdemeanor possession of marijuana following a traffic stop Jan. 11 in the Fort Sanders area. Police found marijuana in a vehicle driven by Jones, which was registered to Paige.
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Post by queenbee on Jan 24, 2008 17:55:31 GMT -4
4 WR A.J. Green Summerville High Ridgeville, SC 6'4" 184 Video Though he's slim, Green makes up for this lack of size with his tremendous speed and leaping ability. He runs outstanding running routes inside and excels in the red zone. He also has the ability to get open deep, even when double-covered. As he continues to develop and puts on weight and get stronger, he will become a big-time threat in college and draws comparisons to Randy Moss. TAKKLE Profile
Being recruited by: Georgia (committed)
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Post by queenbee on Jan 24, 2008 17:55:49 GMT -4
9 DT DeAngelo Tyson Statesboro High Statesboro, GA 6'2" 276 Video Tyson combines the size, speed, and smarts. He has the ability to keep blockers off of him, and quickly shed them. His strength is his solid wrap-up tackling techniques. A great run rusher, he also possesses outstanding pass-rushing skills. Mark Richt and the Bulldogs' faithful will be reminded of Richard Seymour when they watch Tyson play between the hedges. TAKKLE Profile
Being recruited by: Georgia (committed)
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Post by queenbee on Jan 24, 2008 17:56:25 GMT -4
27 WR DeAndre Brown Ocean Springs High Ocean Springs, MS 6'6" 210 Video At 6'6 and 210 pounds, Brown is an intimidating figure. His size and speed allow him to force his way down the field at will. He needs to improve his speed, but if he does that and adds some bulk he can become a force. Brown possesses skills that are reminiscent of a young Plaxico Burress. TAKKLE Profile
Being recruited by: Florida, LSU, Miami-FL, Mississippi State, Auburn, Georgia, Alabama, Tennessee, Mississippi, Texas Tech, Southern Miss.
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Post by mac on Jan 24, 2008 18:23:23 GMT -4
Thanks Bee..................... that sounds really good for the dawgs.
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Post by maddy on Jan 24, 2008 22:47:00 GMT -4
I'm sitting here wondering why in the world my 6 year old is all obsessed with watching the Super Bowl?! She says she "loves football, & wants to be a football player". I say, "go for it gal, you'll be famous!!
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Post by mac on Jan 25, 2008 8:32:21 GMT -4
Lol.......... Yes, she will. Does she have a position picked out?
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Post by queenbee on Jan 25, 2008 10:21:06 GMT -4
Send her to my house maddy, I will start her out right supporting the Vols. Field goal kicker is the best position, not as dangerous and you get to sit on the bench until they need you.
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Post by queenbee on Jan 25, 2008 11:10:56 GMT -4
The guys I listed so far are the top 100 picks for college football. The number to the left of their name is where they are at on the top 100.
36 CB T.J. Bryant Lincoln High Tallahassee, FL 6'0" 175 Video An athletically gifted corner, Bryant is an outstanding pass coverage corner who can stay step for step with the fastest wide receivers. He also excels as a run defending corner, and hits like a linebacker. Bryant has the same shut down corner skills Samari Rolle displayed early in his collegiate career. TAKKLE Profile
Being recruited by: Florida, LSU, Miami-FL, Southern Cal, Auburn, Georgia, Alabama, Clemson, Tennessee, Florida State
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Post by queenbee on Jan 25, 2008 11:11:32 GMT -4
56 RB Richard Samuel Cass High Cartersville, GA 6'0" 199 Video A no-nonsense running back, Samuel runs hard and punishes defenders. He also possesses great vision and is tough to bring down. As one of the nation's running back prospects, Samuel is sure to excel with more experience and seasoning at the next level. TAKKLE Profile
Being recruited by: Georgia (committed)
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