Devil's Advocate (Tennessee)

The most difficult aspect of explaining why Tennessee will beat Vanderbilt this weekend may be deciding where to start.   Full Story

Vanderbilt almost never beats Tennessee, as a 1-25 record in the last 26 meetings attests. But Vanderbilt almost always SCARES Tennessee.   Full Story

With a 5-5 record and a 2-9 Vanderbilt team on the opposite sideline, Tennessee's football team won't have an awful lot of motivation in tonight's home finale.   Full Story

The University of Tennessee Lettermen's T-Club is honoring five individuals by assigning them honorary letterman status for outstanding service and achievements that reflect favorably on the University of Tennessee and its athletics program.   Full Story

He grew up dreaming of quarterbacking the Tennessee Vols before huge crowds at Neyland Stadium. He'll do so for the final time Saturday night against Vanderbilt.   Full Story

Every week, CFN's Brian Harbach and Russ Mitchell break down the SEC games you need to watch, the SEC questions you want answered, and of course, the SEC Power Rankings. All things SEC from two different SEC writers with two different SEC points of view. One of 'em always right. Now y'all play nice.   Full Story

Few experiences in life are more rewarding than being with your family and friends at the holidays. Being with your coaches and teammates at a bowl site just happens to be one of them.   Full Story

The South Region has several prospects taking official visits this weekend as well as new commitments on board. Scout.com takes a look at who picked up new verbal pledges and who's on the visitors' list....    Full Story

When you lead your team in receptions and receiving yards in your collegiate debut ... well, there's really nowhere to go but down.   Full Story

A week of great practices were concluded Thursday afternoon as the Tennessee Volunteers finished up their final preparations for the Vanderbilt Commodores in UT's last home game of the year. Go "Inside" this detailed practice report to get Lane Kiffin, Monte Kiffin and Jim Chaney's thoughts on this weeks key SEC matchup.   Full Story

What follows is a position-by-position comparison of the Tennessee and Vanderbilt teams who collide Saturday night at Neyland Stadium:   Full Story

Tennessee's football philosophy is rooted in the belief that you can win a lot of games by running the ball effectively and stopping your opponent from running effectively.   Full Story

CFN's SEC Bloggers provide their winners for each SEC game played this season.   Full Story

Lane Kiffin and the Tennessee Volunteers returned to the practice field Wednesday afternoon. Go “Inside” to get the latest news and information on the Volunteer football squad heading into the final home game of the 2009 season with Vanderbilt.    Full Story

"It is notorious that football teams are largely composed of professional mercenaries who are hired to advertise colleges.” Col. John Mosby (The Gray Ghost) circa 1910   Full Story

Frank Wilson saw something that caught his eye while watching Largo (Fla.) High School standout Dexter McCluster in 2005. Unfortunately for Tennessee, Wilson saw the same thing last Saturday.   Full Story

Forgive Tennessee assistant Frank Wilson if he starts taking a head count before each practice ... and before each game.   Full Story

Walking the tight rope of the college football season is never easy. The closer teams get to the end, the more pressure builds on the team, coaches and the fans.    Full Story

CFN SEC Blogger Barrett Sallee shares three thoughts, comments or observations about Week 12 in the SEC.   Full Story

The loss of a football game last weekend at Ole Miss wasn't nearly as difficult for Tennessee's head football coach as the loss of two players he dismissed earlier this week.   Full Story

The Tennessee-Kentucky football series is moving to prime time for the first time in its 105-year history.   Full Story

Alabama and Florida took another step each toward their showdown in the SEC Championship Game with victories last weekend, although the Gators' step was a little more tentative than the Tide's.   Full Story

University of Tennessee head coach Lane Kiffin announced Monday that freshman wide receiver Nu’Keese Richardson and defensive back Mike Edwards have been permanently dismissed from the football team. Go "Inside" for the latest.   Full Story

Each Monday, CFN’s SEC Bloggers put the previous weekend under the microscope, looking for the Lucky 7.   Full Story

There is more to covering football than just writing a story. It's getting that perfect interview, it's getting that video highlight of your favorite play or that can't miss photo. At InsideTennessee its our goal to bring you different unique coverage you can't find anywhere else. If you're not a premium member you're missing out. Go "Inside" our second Photo Gallery from Saturday.   Full Story