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Posted: Wednesday, April 17th, 2024, 10:06 PM
by Tony Basilio
Happy Music Thursday:
I'm Playing Live Music Tonight If You're Out And About: Tonight I'll be picking with Fountain City Ramblers at the original Corner 16 on Middlebrook at Bob Kirby ... We'll get underway at 6:30 and will play some family friendly stuff for all ages. Get the app! Droid | iPhone...[more] 
Posted: Tuesday, April 16th, 2024, 11:45 PM
by Tony Basilio
Happy Wednesday ...
Congratulations Blake Burke: What an amazing feat by him. Burke has hit safely in 27 straight games which ties Condredge Holloway's school record. Can you imagine that? A kid that struggled to look competitive at times is the leading hitter in the SEC and straight up flying. I was a complete naysayer on Burke coming into the season. Absolutely amazing turn of events with him this year. Hard work truly does pay off, and yes I was really wrong on him and am glad to admit it. You go Blake Burke and congratulations....[more]
Posted: Monday, April 15th, 2024, 10:21 PM
by Tony Basilio
Happy Tuesday
As promised today we get in the weeds on Tennessee Basketball and Tennessee Baseball plus some transfer portal stuff. 'X' Called Tennessee Getting Thinner In The Portal: Tennessee's already thin linebacker room took a hit on the first day of the portal as Elijah Herring entered the portal. Herring started 11 games last season playing in all 12. He made his debut as a starter after Keenan Pili was injured in week one. Get the app! Droid | iPhone...[more]
Posted: Sunday, April 14th, 2024, 10:42 PM
by Tony Basilio
Happy Monday:
It's apropos that Chris Burke is going into the Tennessee Sports Hall Of Fame since one of his greatest supporters during his team here and thereafter needs our help today ... My main man Les Vineyard, the electrician of the common fan, has had a serious health setback. Les, one of the ALL TIME great people, had a major heart attack a few weeks back and is on the mend. His friends have put together a go fund me to help with his medical expenses. Les is a Vol to the core and a beautiful man. He and his awesome wife Baseball Lisa still need a pick me up. Let's all band together and do our part. Let's lift these folks up and let them feel the love. Les is the man that wired the Ray Mears Studio....[more]
Posted: Thursday, April 11th, 2024, 11:06 PM
by Tony Basilio
Happy Tennessee Is The Epicenter Of Fun Friday!
We're Live At Calhoun's On The River: It's TLD Logistics Baseball Friday! Going to be a really compelling series between two SEC heavyweights. Evan Russell joins Beano and me for the festivities. Plus we'll have the Masters to enjoy as well. Calhoun's on The River's deck is fully enclosed too....[more]
Posted: Wednesday, April 10th, 2024, 11:04 PM
by Tony Basilio
Happy Tennessee Basketball Is A Soap Opera Thursday
As The World Turns Tennessee Basketball Style Now it appears Mashack & Aidoo may enter the portal with Awaka very much back into play to return. Aidoo was the original choice to jump earlier in the week but Awaka beat him into the portal Tuesday morning. Now Tennessee thinks Tobe will pull his name out while Aidoo is going to hit the bricks. Further complicating things is developments with a tea leaf reading Jahmai Mashak. Why Mashack Is Probably Jumping ... Mashack Is Staring At A Diminished Role. Tennessee Involved With Some High Level Scorers Top 4 most efficient offensive players in America last year per Synergy...[more]
Posted: Tuesday, April 9th, 2024, 10:21 PM
by Tony Basilio
Happy Tony Vols Is On The Show Wednesday:
Shocking Turn Of Events With Tennessee Basketball On Tuesday: Just like that Tobe Awaka entered the transfer portal at mid day Tuesday. This came almost out of nowhere. The conventional wisdom when our Tuesday blog went to press was that Jonas Aidoo was about to hit the transfer portal, but Awaka beat him there. Why Did Awaka Go? A couple people close to Tennessee's program believes Awaka's decision is based on a few factors. Firstly he didn't like what he heard regarding his role in 2024-25. Tennessee's coaches told Awaka and Aidoo that the aim was to grow JP Estrella next season to the point where he plays at least 18 minutes per night....[more]
Posted: Tuesday, April 9th, 2024, 2:16 PM
by Tony Basilio
Happy Tuesday:
Tennessee Not A Player For Dallan Haden: It's a shame the way timing goes in the portal. Tennessee would've been involved 12 months ago in this spot but is taking a pass for now this time around on the talented son of Aaron Hayden who leaves Ohio State after two seasons. Get the app! Droid | ...[more]
Posted: Sunday, April 7th, 2024, 10:28 PM
by Tony Basilio
Happy Vols Win A Road Series & Lady Vols Have New Hoops Coach Championship Monday:
Championship Monday: Tennessee could EASILY be playing right now after watching Purdue dispatch NC State over the weekend. That could've been the Vols in that spot. Championship Monday Barnes Vs Bruce: We'll have some fun on this Championship Monday asking you who you got in our own championship of modern era Tennessee coaches. The choices are simple. It's either Bruce Pearl who lit the flame or Rick Barnes who's done a marvelous job. I look forward to taking your calls on this plus getting your team to pull for tonight. Plus ... We'll take your temperature on the Lady Vols Hoops hire.....[more]
Posted: Thursday, April 4th, 2024, 10:51 PM
by Tony Basilio
Happy Final Four Friday:
The Vols aren't there but Tennessee related stories around the big event abound. Get the app! Droid | iPhone Our UT Insider Orange Throat leads today with this special scene setting full report ... ...[more]
Posted: Wednesday, April 3rd, 2024, 9:45 PM
by Tony Basilio
Happy Thursday:
Wednesday's With Watson Brown Touched On Nico The Freako: I posed to Watson that I'm hearing things said about Nico that I haven't heard about a UT QB since Manning was here. And I'm not kidding. Obviously, he's not Peyton Manning, but the ceiling could be the limit for a guy that's really picking up Heupel's offense. I asked Watson his thoughts on a high level QB with a high aptitude, and here's what I got. 'I was always guarded with great QB's. The it factor has to be proven on the field on GameDay....[more]
Posted: Tuesday, April 2nd, 2024, 10:11 PM
by Tony Basilio
Happy Wednesday: We get on with life as we know it.
Tennessee Lives At The Top So Get Used To It: They've been a 5 seed or better 6 tournaments in a row and a top 3 seed 5 of the last 6 tournaments. I'm with Beano!!!! Keep getting top 4-5 seeds and you will eventually get to the promised land. Look at Purdue, UVA, Bama, etc. There are probably 2-3 teams in the country that would trade rosters with you going into the offseason (Duke, Houston maybe Auburn with Broome, UConn and maybe a few more) The Vols just finished a Really good season. Frustrating end but it is what is....[more]
Posted: Monday, April 1st, 2024, 10:00 PM
by Tony Basilio
Happy Tuesday:
Dr. Danny Showed Me Something: In dismissing Kellie Harper. Danny tried to raise some war chest money to try and help Kellie but none of the donors were really on board with running it back. Now he's on the clock as far as where we go from here. I don't believe the talk about how White mandated changes on Harper's coaching staff. That's simply not true. Get the app...[more]
Posted: Sunday, March 31st, 2024, 10:46 PM
by Tony Basilio
Happy ... Wow what a great basketball season Monday:
I'm going to be brief here today since I'm pretty out of it after doing HOURS and HOURS of postgame stuff after a great ride from Tennessee Hoops. Proud Of Our Guys: We celebrated Tennessee's season last night for close to 4 hours on our Garza Law Tennessee Basketball Overtime Call In. Tennessee was beaten by a better team while playing a very good game. No shame in that. What's really sad is that our fans (the best fanbase in America) have to wait a little longer before getting to experience seeing their team in the Final Four. Basketball's post-season is like a cruel joke to Rick Barnes and Tennessee hoops. Both deserve better....[more]
Posted: Thursday, March 28th, 2024, 10:09 PM
by Tony Basilio
Happy Sweet 16 Friday!
Tony Basilio Show Live At Calhoun's Today: Come celebrate Tennessee in March as we'll have Sweet 16 shirts courtesy Alumni Hall plus we'll celebrate our TLD Logistics Baseball Friday at Calhoun's. Hope you can get out today ... Midnight Madness: We're taking your Tennessee Basketball Calls as soon as tonight's game goes final. It's probably going to be sometime on Saturday morning. We might just be up all night celebrating ... Wow......[more]
Posted: Wednesday, March 27th, 2024, 10:21 PM
by Tony Basilio
Happy Sweet 16 Thursday:
We Need To Step Up & Help One Of Our Own: My main man Les Vineyard, the electrician of the common fan, has had a serious health setback. Les, one of the ALL TIME great people, has had a major heart attack. His friends have put together a go fund me to help with his medical expenses. Les is a Vol to the core and a beautiful man. He and his awesome wife Baseball Lisa need a pick me up. Let's all band together and do our part. Let's lift these folks up and let them feel the love. Les is the man that wired the Ray Mears Studio....[more] 
Posted: Sunday, October 16th, 2022, 6:40 PM
by Beano
GLORIOUS ALABAMA THOUGHTS
OPENING: Tennessee’s magical season continued Saturday in raucous -and later jubilant- Neyland Stadium with the biggest win anyone’s seen here in eons. Bad streaks continued to be erased including 15 straight -mostly humiliating- losses to the Tide and 39 straight (courtesy of the mind of The Great Matt Dixon) versus Top-10 opponents. The question will remain until history provides an answer of whether this is real or is it Memorex? Sometimes it’s better not to question the legitimacy of magic but just enjoy the show. QB EXTRAVAGANZA: Bryce Young (35-52; 455 yds; 2 TDs) is everything advertised; a defending Heisman winner and fantastic player. His arm talent and improvisational skills kept mighty Alabama from being blown away amidst Heupel’s team’s offensive blitzkrieg....[more]
Posted: Sunday, September 25th, 2022, 8:28 PM
by Beano
FLORIDA THOUGHTS
INTRO The first thing that comes to mind is what an incredible setting and environment Saturday was. You could feel something different about the day the moment you stepped on campus. And for a change the Vols rewarded the unmatched loyalty, passion and dedication of the fan base with an offensive performance and victory fans will remember and revisit for as long as they live. Forget the defensive gaffes, special team’s inability to recover the critical on-side kick, the current state of the Gator Program or the scarier-than-it-should-have-been ending this is one of the most memorable victories in Tennessee football history. As J....[more]
Posted: Thursday, September 22nd, 2022, 8:40 PM
by Beano
FLORIDA GAME CONCERNS AND COMFORTS
I’m as comfortable as I’ve been in years that the Vols can come away victorious over the Florida Gators on Saturday and that makes me rather uncomfortable. Does that make sense? I’m sure it does to every Vol fan as all of us -regardless of when our introduction to Tennessee Football came- have suffered miserably at the hands of the Gators. In order to appease the football Gods -and in the spirit of the “rivalry”- I will take a more cautious approach in the blogosphere and admit that amid the blusterous noise of my confidence there are still concerns. CONCERNS 1-GATORS CAN RUN THE BALL AND WE HAVEN’T: Florida ranks 32nd in America in rushing offense at 212 ypg and have three capable RBs in Montrell Johnson Jr (25-240; 9.6 ypc; 2 TDs); Trevor Ettienne (22-166; 7.5 ypc; 2 TDs) and Nay’Quan Wright (24-103; 4.2ypc; 1 TD)....[more]
Posted: Sunday, September 11th, 2022, 9:14 PM
by Beano
INTRO
It shouldn’t have been as hard as it was but Tennessee went on the road and beat a ranked opponent in a game that may prove to be a signature win for Josh Heupel’s program and certainly could be the impetus for a marked improvement in Year 2. The Vols had enough self-inflicted gaffes to lose two games but somehow made just enough plays to escape with a victory VOLS PLAY BACKWARDS FROM WHAT HEUPELBALL USUALLY IS -The defense rather than their offensive counterparts carried the day. -An offense that led the nation in 1st Quarter scoring and often bogged down in the 2nd in 2021 didn’t score until the 1:02 mark of the first then rung up 17 points in the second....[more]
Posted: Wednesday, August 24th, 2022, 10:01 PM
by Beano
We're back for another year of foggy forecasts for both the Vols and SEC. If you invest any of your hard-earned cash on anything I post here...well your obviously new and I take no responsibility for your lack of discretion. Well, let's get on with it. First for the Vols:
2022 VOL FOOTBALL FORECAST SEPT 1- TENNESSEE 62 BALL STATE 13 Cardinals in wrong place at wrong time SEPT 10- TENNESSEE 37 PITT 23 Panthers new run-first offense can’t keep up...[more]
Posted: Thursday, February 3rd, 2022, 7:47 PM
by Beano
ON MY ALLEGED MIND (2-4-22)
GIVE ME THAT: Prior to their game versus Texas A&M, Tennessee was a defensive stalwart and an offensive stall. Every conference game with the exception of LSU had been such slogs that only Kevin O’Neill and Sean Sinclair DDS (you know you’re my guy Sinco) and the peers of his profession could derive any enjoyment. It was all a halfcourt rasslin match -and though their effort could never be questioned- from a viewer standpoint it was half-ass basketball. The Vols had scored over 75 points only twice in eight league contests and lost by 28 in one of those. Tuesday night’s game was a breath of fresh air after eight contests with the aroma of games played in a convenient store restroom. The defense was not what we’ve come to expect from the Vols allowing the Aggies to shoot 57.1% from the field and 42.9 from beyond the arc. They also turned the ball over 17 times leading to 18 points....[more]
Posted: Thursday, January 27th, 2022, 4:23 PM
by Beano
ON MY ALLEGED MIND (1-28-22)
HARD WATCH: The 2021/22 Tennessee Basketball team -nearing the midpoint of the SEC schedule- stand 14-5 overall, 5-3 in the conference, 11-0 at TBA, with a terrific win over Arizona and no bad losses. Somehow, with all those check marks they engender anything but confidence in this aged follower. All the above plaudits aside, with their offensive struggles, slow starts and extended periods of failing to value the basketball every SEC victory -with the exception of LSU- seems more tormenting than thrilling. As Tony often says we’re writing numbers not painting pictures but that doesn’t make sitting in front of the television for 2 hours of agony any easier. Just win baby works for me but can we win pretty just every once in a while? WALK TO THE LINE BUT DON’T CROSS IT: Earlier this season I was lamenting Tennessee’s lack of edge and toughness....[more]
Posted: Sunday, January 2nd, 2022, 11:03 PM
by Beano
ON MY ALLEGED MIND (1-3-22)
MUSIC CITY BOWL WRAP: After days of postmortem and PMCBSD; Post Music City Bowl Stress Disorder I won’t waste your time or mine with any in-depth analysis. Let's go straight hit-it-and-quit-it: -Our secondary play was horrendous -Our pass rush was non-existent -Hendon Hooker despite outstanding numbers was far from outstanding from either an accuracy or decision-making standpoint. -Our play calling both at the end of regulation and the OT period was as bad as we’ve seen from Heupel in Year 1....[more]
Posted: Sunday, December 26th, 2021, 7:16 PM
by Beano
ON MY ALLEGED MIND (12-27-21)
BOILERS VOL FANS SHOULD WATCH FOR: QB Aidan O’Connell is the Big-10’s most accurate passer completing 73.5 % of his throws (289-393), while averaging 26.3 completions/game. Despite splitting time at points of the season, O’Connell has thrown for 3,177 yds (17th nationally) and 23 TDs (25th nationally) RB King Doerue gets the majority of Purdue’s carries with 125 on the season but averages only 3.9 ypc and 44.4 ypg rushing. He has 2 rushing TDs on the season. With David Bell opting out Purdue’s primary pass catcher will likely be WR Milton Wright who has 57 catches for 732 yds and a team-high 7 TDs...[more]
Posted: Sunday, November 28th, 2021, 10:50 PM
by Beano
ON MY ALLEGED MIND (11-29-21)
VOLS REGAIN FOOTING: With an easy victory over in-state “rival” Vanderbilt the Vols reestablished what should be expected domination over our half-hearted neighbors to the West. Vandy barley tries to be competitive choosing instead to remain in the SEC for the annual paycheck shared whether you deserve it or not. In a story in the News Sentinel by Adam Sparks last week about first-year Vol and Vanderbilt coaches one of the former Commodore leaders from year’s gone by was quoted as saying “you can’t be Harvard Monday through Friday and beat Alabama on Saturday” (are you listening Donde?). The more things change the more they stay the same, I guess. But back to the Vols; they have now defeated South Carolina, Missouri and Vandy three consecutive times, thrashing each in Josh Heupel’s first year on The Hill. Along with continuing the Vols domination of the Kentucky series those are much-needed steps back toward relevance....[more]
Posted: Wednesday, November 24th, 2021, 6:56 PM
by Beano
ON MY ALLEGED MIND (11-26-21)
GOD BLESS YOU GUYS: Long-suffering Tennessee Football fans have seen enough change, turmoil and incompetence off the field in the last 15 years to last a lifetime. Imagine being a player embroiled in a living sitcom of that magnitude none of your making. I can’t blame those who were promised a Cadillac and handed a lemon for looking for greener pastures. But I have an immense affinity and respect and appreciation for those who chose to stay and as Chief Lone Watie of Outlaw Josie Wales fame was fond of saying “endeavor to persevere”. Those who are listed as Super Seniors on the Vol two-deep are WR Velus Jones Jr, DE Ja’Quain Blakely, DT Matthew Butler, DT LaTrell Bumphus (possibly returns), and Star Theo Jackson. Others may choose to forgo an additional year but the above-listed will complete their eligibility....[more]
Posted: Sunday, November 14th, 2021, 6:32 PM
by Beano
ON MY ALLEGED MIND (11-15-21)
DAWGS ARE DAMN GOOD: Georgia came into the game considered the best team in America by a wide margin and they are as good as advertised. Their defense gives up yards between the 20s but scoring on them is another issue all-together. The Dawgs offense was solidly efficient with almost 500 yards, three TDs in four trips to the red zone, 14 points off two Tennessee turnovers with zero giveaways of their own. Their defense had six sacks and constantly pressured Hendon Hooker into rushed throws and questionable decisions while the much-maligned Stetson Bennett delivered time and again even with defenders in his face and around his legs. RB James Cook was a one-man wrecking crew averaging 10.4 ypc with 2 TDs rushing and 1 receiving. The Dawgs are damn good. Maybe good enough to end their 40 + year National Championship drought good....[more]
Posted: Thursday, November 11th, 2021, 10:49 PM
by Beano
ON MY ALLEGED MIND (11-5-21)
DAWG TALES: In the years I traveled the SEC road circuit to watch the Vols we were extremely successful in Athens. I saw the 1992, 94 and 96 editions and the Dawg crowd was totally docile exiting their own stadium on each occasion. That was a far cry from the 1981 contest that Fab-5 Freddie claims is the worst he’s ever been treated as a visiting fan including multiple trips to the hell hole known as Gainesville. Since that 44-0 thrashing of the Vols was the opener played on Labor Day weekend I escaped the humiliation playing softball in Saint Louis. The 92 and 94 games both had a couple of humorous memories supplementing rewarding victories. The 92 Vols surprised not only Vol fans with their performance in Athens that day but Georgia faithful as well....[more]
Posted: Sunday, November 7th, 2021, 8:59 PM
by Beano
ON MY ALLEGED MIND (11-8-21)
EXPECTATIONS EXCEEDED: At the first of every season, I foolishly attempt to predict the outcome of Tennessee’s football season. Due to my usually blind hope I more often than not paint a picture rosier than the eventual outcome. This year however I’ve likely been guilty of underselling the Vols. I picked Tennessee to finish the regular season 6-6 but if given a dose of sodium pentothal I would likely confess to actually thinking 5-7. I simply could not in good conscience post a prognostication piece with Kentucky beating us. Some things are beneath even my dignity. The Vols 45-42 win over the Cats Saturday evening is the piece that will complete most Tennessee faithful’s puzzle for Josh Heupel’s maiden season as the Vols Head Coach if they can simply take care of business in the season’s final two weeks....[more]
Posted: Thursday, November 4th, 2021, 2:14 PM
by Beano
ON MY ALLEGED MIND (11-5-21)
MY FIGHT CLUB STORY: Though I don’t travel to SEC road games these days recent testimonials from those who do prove Lexington is still a bubbling cauldron of fan frustration and futility. That hasn’t changed. In my day -other than Gainesville- trips to Lexington were always the most unwelcoming of anywhere I visited. The most egregious example occurred in 1985. The great Sugar Vols struggled in the first half going into the locker room at the break leading only 7-0. The second half was no-contest with the Vols scoring five unanswered TDs to win going away 42-0. As usual the fireworks were just beginning....[more]
Posted: Sunday, October 24th, 2021, 12:51 PM
by Beano
ON MY ALLEGED MIND (10-25-21)
SCORE DOESN’T REFLECT MY VIEW: I’m either not the demanding fan I once was or I’m simply beaten down by extended failure because I somehow came away fairly impressed by Tennessee’s moxie in a four-touchdown loss to Alabama. As I said after last week’s close loss to Ole Miss at some point my patience will waiver and the honeymoon period for the current staff will end but today ain’t the day. A miscommunication between quarterback and receiver leading to a devastating turnover and Josh Heupel’s correct decision to go for a near hopeless 4th down conversion late, deep in our own territory, rather than trying to keep the deficit more palatable turned a competitive contest into a laugher. The Vols were as mistake-riddled and incompetent in short-yardage situations than at any point in the season and still had Alabama’s team and faithful sweating late. For right now I’m okay with just that. SAD FACTS...[more]
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