Vols Open Dooley Era With Skyhawk Shelling
by Steve Wilmoth TriCitiesSports.com September 4, 2010 KNOXVILLE – Forgive first-year Tennessee head coach Derek Dooley if he empathizes with Tennessee-Martin. In his three years at Louisiana Tech, he took a few lumps in money games similar to the one the Skyhawks played at Neyland Stadium on Saturday night. Vol D Posts First Shutout in Seven Years | ||
Dozen Freshman Make Vol Debuts, the Four ‘C’s and Vince Dooley Cheers on The Big Orange
by Steve Wilmoth TriCitiesSports.com September 4, 2010 KNOXVILE -- Twelve Tennessee true freshman made their debut against Tennessee-Martin on Saturday night, including quarterback Tyler Bray. Bray entered with 4:25 left in the third quarter and promptly completed his first two passes. However, the 6-6 rifle-armed signal caller from California was good on just one of his final four tosses, including a fourth-quarter interception. Vol News & Notes From UT-Martin Game | ||
Large Tennessee High Contingent on Hand at Neyland For UT-Martin Game
by Steve Wilmoth TriCitiesSports.com September 4, 2010 KNOXVILLE -- The Tennessee – Tennessee-Martin contest at Neyland Stadium has a distinct Tennessee High flavor to it. Not only is former Viking quarterback Taylor Harmon embarking upon his freshman season with the Skyhawks, two former teammates recently pledged their future collegiate services to the Vols. Vikings See Former Teammate's Skyhawks Drop Contest to Vols | ||
Defense Shines as Pioneers Win at Findlay, 16-3
TriCitiesSports.com September 4, 2010 FINDLAY, Ohio --- The Tusculum defense forced three turnovers and recorded nine sacks as the Pioneers defeated host Findlay, 16-3 Saturday afternoon at Donnell Stadium. Tusculum is off to its first 2-0 start since 2002. Tusculum Off to First 2-0 Start Since 2002 | ||
D-B Honors Cougar Heroes, Then Romps in Big 8 Opener
by Jimmy Moore TriCitiesSports.com September 3, 2010 KINGSPORT, Tenn. – Three games into the 2009 football season, Dobyns-Bennett was still looking for that initial win when they met Sullivan Central in Blountville. What a difference a year can make. Cougars, Indians Honor SRO, Deptuies Before Game - See Dobyns-Bennett or Sullivan Central | ||
Tennessee High Tosses Second Straight Shutout, Blanks Crockett 27-0
TriCitiesSports.com September 3, 2010 JONESBOROUGH -- The Tennessee High Vikings have now played eight quarters of football in 2010 without allowing a single point. Last week, Sullivan East fell at The Stone Castle, 42-0, and Friday night at David Crockett High School, it was the Pioneers sucombing, 27-0 in the Big 8 opener for both squads. Viking Defense Too Much for Pioneers - See Tennessee High or David Crockett | ||
Science Hill Christens Kermit Tipton Stadium With Big Win Over Volunteer
by Bucky Dent TriCitiesSports.com September 3, 2010 JOHNSON CITY -- As grand openings go, this was a smashing success. Scoring on its first play from scrimmage and on its first six possessions, Science Hill christened Kermit Tipton Stadium Friday night with a 49-13 dumptrucking of Big Eight Conference foe Volunteer. Hilltoppers Open New Digs With Victory Over Falcons - See Science Hill or Volunteer | ||
Rebels Break Skid, Avoid 0-3 Start with Impressive Win Over Boone
by Adam Hall TriCitiesSports.com September 3, 2010 COLONIAL HEIGHTS – The Sullivan South Rebels were in unfamiliar territory heading into Friday night’s clash with district rival Daniel Boone. After dropping the first two games of 2010 to Knox West and Greeneville, the Rebels were trying to avoid a three game skid to start the season – something they hadn’t done since 2000. Rebels Gain First Win, Turn Back 'Blazers Again - See Sullivan South or Daniel Boone | ||
Cyclones Eek Out Victory Over Happy Valley in Three Rivers Opener
TriCitiesSports.com September 3, 2010 It wasn’t pretty, but it was a win for Elizabethton in their Three Rivers Conference opener. Trailing Happy Valley 10-7 with a minute and half left in the game saw the Cyclones marching the distance of the field to pull out a last second 13-10 victory. Cyclones Sidestep Warrior Upset Bid - See Elizabethton or Happy Valley | ||
Sullivan North Churns Out Win at Sullivan East
by JOSH FLOYD TriCitiesSports.com September 3, 2010 BLUFF CITY, Tenn. – With Sullivan North hanging on to a slim five-point margin early in the final stanza Friday, a die-hard Golden Raider supporter planted on the trackside fence demonstratively implored his favorite team to finish things offensively. Message heard. Golden Raiders Hold Off Patriots - See Sullivan North or Sullivan East | ||
With Chip on Shoulder, Gate City Overwhelms Tazewell
by Allen Godsey TriCitiesSports.com September 3, 2010 TAZEWELL, VA. -- Its not the most opportune time in the world to play a good football team thats on the rebound after a bad loss the week before. Tazewell found that out Friday night as Gate City was determined to get on the winning track after a tough week of practice that stressed football fundamentals. Blue Devils Blank Tazwell | ||
Neyland Renovations Offer 'Wow' Effect
TriCitiesSports.com September 3, 2010 Tennessee fans are encouraged to arrive early for Saturday’s football season opener against UT Martin. And not just to beat the traffic. Complete Details | ||
Vols' Derek Dooley: Embracing Tradition
TriCitiesSports.com September 3, 2010 For the Tennessee football program, Saturdays in Knoxville mean more than just a football game. It means lining up and shaking hands with countless orange-clad fans on the Vol Walk into Neyland Stadium. It means reading General Neyland’s Maxims aloud in the locker room and tapping the wooden sign inscribed with the phrase, “I’ll give my all for Tennessee today.” It means the Pride of the Southland Marching Band lining up on the field in the time-honored T formation, and the Vols running out to the deafening roar of 100,000 Tennessee faithful. Complete Story | ||
Tusculum Football Team Holds Practice at Bengals' Paul Brown Stadium
TriCitiesSports.com September 3, 2010 CINCINNATI, Ohio --- In preparations for Saturday’s football game at the University of Findlay, the Tusculum Pioneers got a special treat on their way to Findlay, Ohio. Complete Report | ||
Central Wraps Emotional Week With Sweep of Tennessee High
by Steve Wilmoth TriCitiesSports.com September 2, 2010 BLOUNTVILLE – Watching her team warm up before their conference match with Tennessee High Thursday night, Sullivan Central head volleyball coach Tracy Graybeal felt the emotions of the week could finally be surfacing with her squad. Lady Cougars Must Sweep over Tennessee High - See Sullivan Central or Tennessee High | ||
Lady Indians Impressive in Sweep at Science Hill
TriCitiesSports.com September 2, 2010 JOHNSON CITY -- Dobyns-Bennett welcome back Doniqua Flack to the full-time rotation Thursday evening. The extra offensive force helped the Lady Indians to a convincing 25-11, 25-11, 25-14 win over Science Hill at the Topper Palace. Complete Recap - See Dobyns-Bennett or Science Hill | ||
Boone Looks to Finally Get Past Nemesis Sullivan South
by Steve Wilmoth TriCitiesSports.com September 2, 2010 For all the success of Daniel Boone’s athletic programs over the past several years, one important notch is still missing – a win over backyard rival Sullivan South. In fact, in Boone’s historic season a year ago, the Rebels were the only team that the ‘Blazers didn’t defeat at some point in the season. Sullivan South vs Daniel Boone Preview | ||
THS, Crockett Square Off in Big 8 Opener
by Steve Wilmoth TriCitiesSports.com September 2, 2010 Tennessee High [1-0] and David Crockett [1-0] are both coming off season-opening victories over Sullivan East as the two square off in Jonesborough Friday night to open the Big 8 portion of their schedules. Tennessee High vs David Crockett Preview | ||
Raiders, ‘Pats Set to Clash in Three Rivers Lid Lifter
by Adam Hall TriCitiesSports.com September 2, 2010 Sullivan North head coach Robbie Norris likes the progress his football team made from week zero to week one. Now with two wins against 5A schools under his belt, Norris has his Raiders ready to dive head-first into the Three Rivers conference schedule with a matchup at Sullivan East on Friday night. Sullivan North vs Sullivan East Preview | ||
Elizabethton Hosts Happy Valley in Three Rivers Opener
by Steve Wilmoth TriCitiesSports.com September 2, 2010 Coach Larry Shively’s triple-option received a passing grade in its debut last Friday night – mainly due to the fact the Warriors eked out a 19-13 season-opening win over Unaka. However, the grade must be much higher to pull the upset of rival Elizabethton at Brown-Childress Stadium this Friday night. Elizabethton vs Happy Valley Preview | ||
Science Hill to Unveil Kermit Tipton Stadium Against Visiting Volunteer
by Jimmy Moore TriCitiesSports.com September 1, 2010 After years of traveling across town to playing their home football games away from their Science Hill campus at Memorial Stadium, the Hilltoppers finally get to open their new stadium Friday night when they host Big Eight Conference foe Volunteer. | ||
Central Tries to Regain Focus For Trip to Dobyns-Bennett
by Bucky Dent TriCitiesSports.com September 1, 2010 Real life intruded on Sullivan Central’s preparation for its Big Eight Conference football opener Monday morning. That’s when 62-year old Thomas Cowen walked into the school with two handguns, pulled one on principal Melanie Riden and was then fatally shot by Sullivan County deputies. Sullivan Central vs Dobyns-Bennett Preview | ||
Gate City, Tazewell Both Look to Get Off Mat After Opening Week Defeats
by Allen Godsey TriCitiessports.com September 2, 2010 GATE CITY -- Gate City and Tazewell both took it on the chin pretty good in their season openers last Friday. Gate City lost to Richlands 31-0 and Tazewell to George Wythe 28-0. Gate City vs Tazwell Preview | ||
Johnson City Routs Burlington, Will Face Elizabethton in Appy League Title Series
by Bucky Dent TriCitiesSports.com September 2, 2010 JOHNSON CITY -- As the runs piled up at a seemingly impossible clip through the first four innings, a Johnson City fan thought out loud. "How about we put in the mercy rule?," he yelled. Cards Sweep Royals | ||
Dooley Announces Vol Walk Modifications; Plan Includes More Fans, Pays Homage to Torchbearer
TriCitiesSports.com September 2, 2010 University of Tennessee head football coach Derek Dooley announced today that the Volunteer football team's Vol Walk pregame tradition will be modified to include more fans and to pay homage to the Volunteer Statue, the statue that represents Tennessee's oldest tradition, the Volunteer. Complete Details | ||
