The Vols had another good series this past weekend. Looking pretty good so far.
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Shhhhhh...
TennDad and AdDad25 might find out.
The Vols are trying to climb out of their 3rd place ranking in the state.
Seriously, they've given me some room for hope. But we'll know soon enough once conference play starts.
TennDad and AdDad25 might find out.
The Vols are trying to climb out of their 3rd place ranking in the state.
Seriously, they've given me some room for hope. But we'll know soon enough once conference play starts.
eaglefan,
Don't take this wrong because I am not picking on you but who have the Vols beat that is good? When was the last time they won a series from a top 10 program. It's not the players fault, they just need some leadership at the top.
Don't take this wrong because I am not picking on you but who have the Vols beat that is good? When was the last time they won a series from a top 10 program. It's not the players fault, they just need some leadership at the top.
Poor Raybans........he gets NO respect. 
I really hope against all hope, he has one of those years he pulls it out of somewhere and goes to Omaha, just to hear ya'all whine some more. Or perhaps we can build a Trifecta and call for his head along with Buzz and Phil!!
Come on Hamilton....lets get busy...
I really hope against all hope, he has one of those years he pulls it out of somewhere and goes to Omaha, just to hear ya'all whine some more. Or perhaps we can build a Trifecta and call for his head along with Buzz and Phil!!
Come on Hamilton....lets get busy...
HiwasseeVol has showed considerable constraint in not commenting yet. I guess the therapy is working. 
Is it possible that HV is not showing constraint but that he is "being restrained?" 
Bob,
"Doing nothing is still a course of action"
Bob,
"Doing nothing is still a course of action"
Ya'll need to get off my coaches case.... "We Are On A Roll"! Ya'll are jealous. 
"If you make every game a life and death proposition, you're going to have problems. For one thing, you'll be dead a lot."
"If you make every game a life and death proposition, you're going to have problems. For one thing, you'll be dead a lot."
Attaboy HV. Don't take any **** off anybody. 
Raybans has raised the bar, we all have high expections now because of him. Beating Miami in Miami is good enough for me only if it is once. The purpose is to get to regionals, then any thing can happen. there are three seasons 1. regular 2. regionals and super regionals 3. cws
Just hope they don't pair all the Tenn. teams in Knoxvile so we have more teams to root for!
Just hope they don't pair all the Tenn. teams in Knoxvile so we have more teams to root for!
If you don't get to the SEC tournament there is no NCAA regional.
(Unless you are Florida)
Bob,
"Doing nothing is still a course of action"
(Unless you are Florida)
Bob,
"Doing nothing is still a course of action"
HV,
Vols win again. No, it's not a Top 20 team, but I think one of the marks of a good team is winning games that you are supposed to win. And the Vols have been winning those games convincingly. 1 out of 3 in Miami isn't too bad either, and they had another one there in the bag and let it slip away.
Vols win again. No, it's not a Top 20 team, but I think one of the marks of a good team is winning games that you are supposed to win. And the Vols have been winning those games convincingly. 1 out of 3 in Miami isn't too bad either, and they had another one there in the bag and let it slip away.
Of course, names and faces change from year to year. But, it's at least encouraging that the Vols are performing better this year compared with the same opponents last year.
559 and rolling...
Former Karns Beaver Derek Tharpe is 3-0 after throwing 8-2/3 innings in the 3-1 win today over Georgia State.
Tharpe (3-0), who struck out eight and walked one, allowed one unearned run while scattering seven hits in the win. He kept the Panthers at bay before a catchers interference call with two in the ninth helped lead to Georgia State's lone run.
Tharpe faced the minimum through five, giving up just two hits, and was impressive into the late innings by striking out the side in the seventh.
The SEC doesn't want to come to Knoxville this year!
"If you make every game a life and death proposition, you're going to have problems. For one thing, you'll be dead a lot."
Former Karns Beaver Derek Tharpe is 3-0 after throwing 8-2/3 innings in the 3-1 win today over Georgia State.
Tharpe (3-0), who struck out eight and walked one, allowed one unearned run while scattering seven hits in the win. He kept the Panthers at bay before a catchers interference call with two in the ninth helped lead to Georgia State's lone run.
Tharpe faced the minimum through five, giving up just two hits, and was impressive into the late innings by striking out the side in the seventh.
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The Vols (9-2), who won their 14th straight home game, look to tie the school record for consecutive home wins against the Panthers (4-6) Saturday at 3 p.m.
The SEC doesn't want to come to Knoxville this year!
"If you make every game a life and death proposition, you're going to have problems. For one thing, you'll be dead a lot."
Yeah, those 700-800 rowdy fans can really be intimidating 
.
Maybe if the wins keep mounting the fans will show back up too.
They'd do me a big favor by scheduling fewer games during WORK HOURS and playing more games after April 15th.
.Maybe if the wins keep mounting the fans will show back up too.
They'd do me a big favor by scheduling fewer games during WORK HOURS and playing more games after April 15th.
Bizazz,
Looking at the SEC teams that played yesterday and their home attendance:
The Vols are the best kept secret in the SEC.
"If you make every game a life and death proposition, you're going to have problems. For one thing, you'll be dead a lot."
Looking at the SEC teams that played yesterday and their home attendance:
- LSU - 7698
- Auburn - 3000
- Florida - 2158
- Georgia - 833
- Tennessee - 791
The Vols are the best kept secret in the SEC.
"If you make every game a life and death proposition, you're going to have problems. For one thing, you'll be dead a lot."
I wonder if all these games were played in the afternoon.
The Bulldogs had better watch out. We're nipping at their heels.
Attendance brings up another long term issue. Last weekend there were problems parking around campus because of an AAU event on Saturday, and then the Lady Vols on Sunday. There have been numerous times when conflicts with events at the arena make parking very difficult.
The Bulldogs had better watch out. We're nipping at their heels.
Attendance brings up another long term issue. Last weekend there were problems parking around campus because of an AAU event on Saturday, and then the Lady Vols on Sunday. There have been numerous times when conflicts with events at the arena make parking very difficult.
Impressive 3-1 win over Georgia State. Way to go VOLS. No doubt the crowd will increase as they keep their winning streak alive.
Vols win 1-0 behind the pitching of Watson.... the streak is alive. 
"If you make every game a life and death proposition, you're going to have problems. For one thing, you'll be dead a lot."
"If you make every game a life and death proposition, you're going to have problems. For one thing, you'll be dead a lot."
I caught the last half of the game. Watson and Drucker (who pitched the 9th) had good stuff today. That's the first time I've seen Drucker pitch. Tennessee had a few chances to pad the lead but kept hitting the ball toward a glove. Josh Alley hit a shot to right that would have likely been out of the park on a calmer day. The wind was really whipping. UT's bats had better wake up soon. Three hits won't get you many wins in SEC play.
The new outfield grandstands are in. They look pretty good and give fans a good view of the game. And, they're chairbacks!
The new outfield grandstands are in. They look pretty good and give fans a good view of the game. And, they're chairbacks!
Now that the outfield grandstands are in just watch those attendence numbers rise.
"If you make every game a life and death proposition, you're going to have problems. For one thing, you'll be dead a lot."
"If you make every game a life and death proposition, you're going to have problems. For one thing, you'll be dead a lot."
HV, they've got a special seat - in front of the protective screen - just for you.
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Now that the outfield grandstands are in just watch those attendence numbers rise.
It must be working. Saturday's attendance 1,266. That's 60% increase.
Vols score one run in the bottom of the 9th to win 3-2 and sweep Georgia State. The streak continues, the Vols RPI gets better each day and the early talk of SEC coach of the year begins with "Ray-Bans".
The streak will continue with Niagara and Siena coming to town.
"If you make every game a life and death proposition, you're going to have problems. For one thing, you'll be dead a lot."
The streak will continue with Niagara and Siena coming to town.
"If you make every game a life and death proposition, you're going to have problems. For one thing, you'll be dead a lot."
They'd better find their bats before Miss. St.
The 
and Dudley Noble will have a suprise with this years Vols.
"If you make every game a life and death proposition, you're going to have problems. For one thing, you'll be dead a lot."
and Dudley Noble will have a suprise with this years Vols."If you make every game a life and death proposition, you're going to have problems. For one thing, you'll be dead a lot."
HV, your Karns homeboys Eli Iorg and Derek Tharpe are doing quite well for the Vols. In his inaugural season Eli's batting .385, having played in all 13 games.
Tharpe is 3-0, 2.16 ERA, 19ks-6 walks.
Tharpe is 3-0, 2.16 ERA, 19ks-6 walks.
Way to go Vols. An impressive sweep over Georgia State 3-1, 1-0 & 3-2.. They will likely hit the top 25 soon and their RPI will definitely improve. Watch out SEC here come to Vols!
Bama,
Thanks for the encouraging words, Your wisdom is showing as usual with your quote "They will likely hit the top 25 soon". You must have an inside source with the pollsters!
Congrats on the young Bomber and the 2-0 record.
"If you make every game a life and death proposition, you're going to have problems. For one thing, you'll be dead a lot."
Thanks for the encouraging words, Your wisdom is showing as usual with your quote "They will likely hit the top 25 soon". You must have an inside source with the pollsters!
Congrats on the young Bomber and the 2-0 record.
"If you make every game a life and death proposition, you're going to have problems. For one thing, you'll be dead a lot."
Eli Iorg is now up to .403 BA, leads the Vols!
"If you make every game a life and death proposition, you're going to have problems. For one thing, you'll be dead a lot."
"If you make every game a life and death proposition, you're going to have problems. For one thing, you'll be dead a lot."
HV,
Another local.
Another local.
Tharpe Pitches Vols Past Siena, 6-2
Former Karns Beaver, Derek Tharpe tossed a complete game three-hitter and Chase Headley slugged his second home run as the Tennessee Volunteers won their 10th straight game with a 6-2 victory over the Siena Saints in the first of three games at Lindsey Stadium.
Tharpe (4-0), who set a career-high with 8 2/3 innings pitched last week against Georgia State, threw the first nine-inning complete game of his career. He finished with a season-high nine strikeouts with two walks.
After striking out five of the first nine hitters he faced, Tharpe was touched for a single in the fourth before giving up a two-run home run to Scott King in the fifth following a Vol error. After issuing a two-out walk in the sixth, Tharpe was untouchable, retiring the final 10 batters he faced, including back-to-back strikeouts to end the game.
The Streak Continues.....
"If you make every game a life and death proposition, you're going to have problems. For one thing, you'll be dead a lot."
Former Karns Beaver, Derek Tharpe tossed a complete game three-hitter and Chase Headley slugged his second home run as the Tennessee Volunteers won their 10th straight game with a 6-2 victory over the Siena Saints in the first of three games at Lindsey Stadium.
Tharpe (4-0), who set a career-high with 8 2/3 innings pitched last week against Georgia State, threw the first nine-inning complete game of his career. He finished with a season-high nine strikeouts with two walks.
After striking out five of the first nine hitters he faced, Tharpe was touched for a single in the fourth before giving up a two-run home run to Scott King in the fifth following a Vol error. After issuing a two-out walk in the sixth, Tharpe was untouchable, retiring the final 10 batters he faced, including back-to-back strikeouts to end the game.
The Streak Continues.....
"If you make every game a life and death proposition, you're going to have problems. For one thing, you'll be dead a lot."
Just look HV. If you'd jumped back on the bandwagon sooner, maybe the Vols would have made the SEC tournament last year.
Vols sweep Siena
Streaks and more streaks...
Ben Riley extended his scoreless innings streak to 14 2/3 with five shutout innings against the Siena Saints as the Tennessee Vols posted their 12th consecutive victory with a 12-2 decision.
Coach Rod Delmonico's 566 and counting.....
Tennessee closes out its 13-game home stand Tuesday against the Lipscomb Bison at 7 p.m. ET.
Then the Vols head to Starkville to spank some .
"If you make every game a life and death proposition, you're going to have problems. For one thing, you'll be dead a lot."
Streaks and more streaks...
Ben Riley extended his scoreless innings streak to 14 2/3 with five shutout innings against the Siena Saints as the Tennessee Vols posted their 12th consecutive victory with a 12-2 decision.
Coach Rod Delmonico's 566 and counting.....
Tennessee closes out its 13-game home stand Tuesday against the Lipscomb Bison at 7 p.m. ET.
Then the Vols head to Starkville to spank some
. "If you make every game a life and death proposition, you're going to have problems. For one thing, you'll be dead a lot."
How about the bad luck with Hochevar? I can't count the number of years when UT's #1 has gone down with an injury. 
Bizazz,
I cannot believe that you would want to rain on this parade?? The Vols are on a "roll" and another #1 pitcher going down cannot be as important as the mighty sweep over a strong Siena team. I'm sure Raybans has another arm he can throw against the mighty Bisons of Lipscomb this week.
Look out Ron here come the VOLS! Starkville, smoke across the outfield, the Leftfield lounge, BBQ Bulldog on a pit, orange and white... Rod for President!
I cannot believe that you would want to rain on this parade?? The Vols are on a "roll" and another #1 pitcher going down cannot be as important as the mighty sweep over a strong Siena team. I'm sure Raybans has another arm he can throw against the mighty Bisons of Lipscomb this week.
Look out Ron here come the VOLS! Starkville, smoke across the outfield, the Leftfield lounge, BBQ Bulldog on a pit, orange and white... Rod for President!
What was I thinking? 
The College Baseball World continues to come around....
The latest Collegiate Baseball poll has:
19. Tennessee up from 26
21. Mississippi St. down from 17
30. Vanderbilt down from 29
SEC player of the week:
University of Tennessee right fielder Michael Rivera was named the Southeastern Conference's Player of the Week after hitting .632 (12-for-19) and raising average from .282 to a team-best .397. He is currently batting .533 on a team-high nine-game hitting streak.
Tennessee's starters all are batting at a 300+ clip and the Vols head skipper says his 300+ hitters can go 12 deep in his roster this year. He's sees this as his best hitting squad ever.
He also noted that catcher Nick Crowe is throwing out baserunners at a better rate than any of the past Vol catchers.
It doesn't get much better than this. Let me put Auburn, LSU and South Carolina on notice. This is the year of the "Big Orange"
"If you make every game a life and death proposition, you're going to have problems. For one thing, you'll be dead a lot."
The latest Collegiate Baseball poll has:
19. Tennessee up from 26
21. Mississippi St. down from 17
30. Vanderbilt down from 29
SEC player of the week:
University of Tennessee right fielder Michael Rivera was named the Southeastern Conference's Player of the Week after hitting .632 (12-for-19) and raising average from .282 to a team-best .397. He is currently batting .533 on a team-high nine-game hitting streak.
Tennessee's starters all are batting at a 300+ clip and the Vols head skipper says his 300+ hitters can go 12 deep in his roster this year. He's sees this as his best hitting squad ever.
He also noted that catcher Nick Crowe is throwing out baserunners at a better rate than any of the past Vol catchers.
It doesn't get much better than this. Let me put Auburn, LSU and South Carolina on notice. This is the year of the "Big Orange"
"If you make every game a life and death proposition, you're going to have problems. For one thing, you'll be dead a lot."
Tennessee won its 13th consecutive game overall today and it's 22nd straight home game, improved to 17-2. Lipscomb fell to 3-11.
Smoky wants a
"If you make every game a life and death proposition, you're going to have problems. For one thing, you'll be dead a lot."
Smoky wants a
"If you make every game a life and death proposition, you're going to have problems. For one thing, you'll be dead a lot."
Watched the Vols beat Lipscomb tonight.
Kyle Norrid made two excellent defensive plays at 3B. Several Vol players swung the bat well.
Kyle Norrid made two excellent defensive plays at 3B. Several Vol players swung the bat well.
eagle_fan,
I wish I knew you were going, next time tell the gate HV sent you. It will save you some money.
"If you make every game a life and death proposition, you're going to have problems. For one thing, you'll be dead a lot."
I wish I knew you were going, next time tell the gate HV sent you. It will save you some money.
"If you make every game a life and death proposition, you're going to have problems. For one thing, you'll be dead a lot."