Osborne praises Pelini's strong first season at Nebraska
Tim Griffin, Big 12...just talked about." The Cornhuskers will return to a Florida bowl for the first time since beating Tennessee, 42-17, in the 1998 Orange Bowl. That game was Osborne's final game of his coaching...
Blog | December 08, 2008Carroll coaching tree takes root -- will it bear fruit?
Ted Miller, Pac-10Posted by ESPN.com's Ted Miller Talk about a coaching tree suddenly taking root. First, Tennessee hires Lane Kiffin. Then, Washington, according to reports, taps Steve Sarkisian. That's two Pete Carroll disciples...
Blog | December 05, 2008Following in Fulmer's footsteps
Chris Low, SEC...ESPN.com's Chris Low KNOXVILLE, Tenn. -- Lane Kiffin said he had yet to speak with former Tennessee coach Phillip Fulmer, but planned to at some point. Kiffin, though, went out of his way several...
Blog | December 01, 2008Kiffin survived Davis experience
Bill Williamson, AFC West...Apparently, either the folks at the University of Tennessee missed the television highlights of Davis' diatribe or...report says Kiffin will take over the storied Volunteers program as soon as Monday. Did Kiffin's...
Blog | November 28, 2008Big Ten Friday mailbag
Adam Rittenberg, Big Ten...Northwestern, Michigan State). Craig from St. Paul, Minn., writes: Did Tim Brewster do a interview for the Tennessee job? Adam Rittenberg: The rumor is out there, though I'd be surprised if Tennessee doesn't...
Blog | November 28, 2008Expect several Big Ten coaches to get rewarded
Adam Rittenberg, Big Ten...seasons. Michigan State's Mark Dantonio Dantonio has been mentioned as a fringe candidate at places like Tennessee, but there's no panic in East Lansing that he'll jump ship like Nick Saban or...
Blog | November 19, 2008Hiring Muschamp as head coach in waiting makes sense for Texas
Tim Griffin, Big 12...this season, that was the most immediate concern. With good jobs in play like Clemson, Washington and Tennessee, Tuesday's announcement keeps Muschamp in Austin. And that's the big thing for a young team...
Blog | November 18, 2008Big Ten lunchtime links: What went wrong at Illinois
Adam Rittenberg, Big Ten...Tim Brewster said he can't understand where the rumors are coming from connecting him with the Tennessee job. "I'm very happy at Minnesota," he said. The trendy "Wildcat" formation has come to Penn...
Blog | November 14, 2008Big Ten mailbag: more Penn State-Iowa reaction
Adam Rittenberg, Big TenPosted by ESPN.com's Adam Rittenberg It's time to delve into the mailbag. A lot of you are still thinking about the Penn State-Iowa game last Saturday...
Blog | November 11, 2008Big Ten lunchtime links: Starting QBs still undecided at Purdue, NU
Adam Rittenberg, Big Ten...gateway to playing time." Minnesota's Tim Brewster has been mentioned for the head-coaching vacancy at Tennessee, and the next few weeks could determine how viable a candidate he'll be, the Star Tribune...
Blog | November 06, 2008Zook knows Locksley's time is coming
Adam Rittenberg, Big Ten...33 ppg) this season. Locksley already has been mentioned as a possible candidate for the vacancy at Tennessee. He received a raise and a contract extension through 2012 after Illinois reached the Rose Bowl, but...
Blog | November 04, 2008Video: SEC nuggets
Chris Low, SECESPNU analysts discuss Phillip Fulmer's planned depature from Tennessee
Blog | November 04, 2008Statement from Duke's Cutcliffe
Heather Dinich, ACC...Duke coach David Cutcliffe released a statement today regarding Phillip Fulmer, who agreed to step down at Tennessee. Cutcliffe spent 19 seasons at Tennessee, including two prior to his arrival at Duke. I expect Cutcliffe...
Blog | November 03, 2008Sources: Fulmer to step down at Tennessee
Chris Low, SEC...will not return as the Volunteers' coach next year, multiple sources...ESPN.com. Fulmer met with Tennessee officials Monday morning, and they...of the 2008 season. The Vols (3-6, 1-5 SEC...
Blog | November 03, 2008Gilmore: Cornhuskers won't be intimidated
Tim Griffin, Big 12...to Top 10 foes and hasn't beaten a Top 10 team away from home since beating Tennessee, 31-21, in the 2000 Fiesta Bowl. Gilmore also confirmed that junior wide receiver Menelik Holt will...
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