Michael Penix: Almost a quarterback at Tennessee

Marvin Westwestwords

While fans are still interested in quarterbacks …
The week before early signing day 2017, Tennessee chose California high school quarterback J.T. Shrout over Florida high school quarterback Michael Penix Jr.
Penix, from …

Tennessee has ruined what was once a rivalry

Marvin Westwestwords

Here’s how I see it …
Alabama appears much the same from year to year. So does Tennessee.
Jeremy Pruitt says the proverbial gap is closing. Numbers argue otherwise.
Jeremy says he is …

Tennessee football is lost in space

Marvin Westwestwords

Oh, for the wisdom to grasp what is going on in Tennessee football. Just a few days ago, it was mistakenly overrated as No. 12 in the country. It is …

Georgia tells Tennessee the truth

Marvin Westwestwords

At least part of the truth has been told.
We knew after the previous two recruiting cycles that Tennessee football was going to get better. We knew after the recent Missouri …

SEC transfer rule set aside, Cade Mays is eligible

Marvin Westwestwords

Nice guy Greg Sankey is also shrewd.
The commissioner of the Southeastern Conference never bothered to deny Cade Mays’ appeal for immediate eligibility at Tennessee. He didn’t deliberately leave the Vols …

Missouri might not be a soft touch

Marvin Westwestwords

Looking forward, looking back …
So, you think this next one will be easy?
Tennessee is favored by 10 over Missouri, noon Saturday at Neyland Stadium, tickets available if you wear a …