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Gene Henley

6 years

Beale Street is so live right now. Just saw a Tennessee fan get detained while trying to fight like 5 different people at a bar. Swung at like 3 security guards, called them soft. Put those handcuffs on him and his first words were, "What did I do?"

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Gene Henley

@genehenley3

6 years

Tyler Herro hit a runner in the first half to put Kentucky up 14-13 and went downcourt yelling, "He can't guard me. He can't guard me." He went 1-9 the rest of the way and had a jumper pattycaked by Admiral.

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Gene Henley

@genehenley3

5 years

Tennessee's starting quarterback has zero yards passing, but 174 yards receiving and 16 rushing. Tennessee's backup quarterbacks have a combined 352 yards passing. Take that for data.

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Gene Henley

@genehenley3

6 years

According to a source, Louisville is prepared to lose women's basketball coach Jeff Walz to Tennessee at the end of the season. Walz is 330-99 in 12 seasons in Louisville. Has 3 FF, 2 runner-up finishes on resume. Cards are 31-3, in Sweet 16 against Oregon State Friday.

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Gene Henley

@genehenley3

4 years

Heard from a friend tonight that the Bryant kid from Auburn is one of four former Tigers that could be transferring to Tennessee. Former McCallie standout Jay Hardy could be one of them.

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Gene Henley

@genehenley3

5 years

If Middleton's hit on Hilinski was a penalty, so was the hit on Tyler Byrd. Either both are or neither are. Whichever decision you want to go is fine by me, but be consistent.

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Gene Henley

@genehenley3

5 years

John Fulkerson is the only player in the SEC that ranks in the top 10 of both offensive rating (121.2, 10th) and defensive rating (84.7, 4th).

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Gene Henley

@genehenley3

5 years

Prior to tonight, Tennessee hadn't recovered an onside kick since Sept. 10, 2011. The opponent that day? Cincinnati. Cincinnati's head coach? Butch Jones.

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Gene Henley

@genehenley3

3 years

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Gene Henley

@genehenley3

4 years

SEC and ACC coaches checking out the transfer portal the next few days.

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Gene Henley

@genehenley3

3 years

Amazing scene.

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Gene Henley

@genehenley3

8 months

Sad news: Charlee Blackburn, the daughter of former @Vol_Football DOFO, @GoMocs AD and most recently ETSU DOFO David Blackburn, sadly passed away at the age of 14, her middle school (Indian Trails Middle School in Johnson City) announced earlier today. Prayers for DB, his

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Gene Henley

@genehenley3

5 years

I don't tweet much about recruiting, but I heard from a couple of people around Chattanooga that McCallie 4-star DL Jay Hardy is not expected to sign with Auburn tomorrow. Hardy chose Auburn over Tennessee last month.

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Gene Henley

@genehenley3

6 years

Some personal news:

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Gene Henley

@genehenley3

5 years

Having been around @admiralelite15 this season, I’d say that Chattanooga is in for a treat with someone I consider the best speaker the Best of Preps banquet has ever had (plus as an added bonus, he’s our first basketball guest):

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Gene Henley

@genehenley3

5 years

ESPN projects Tennessee to go to TaxSlayer Gator Bowl. Kyle Bonagura projects the Vols to face Indiana, while Mark Schlabach thinks Tennessee will meet Iowa.

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Gene Henley

@genehenley3

6 years

I hear a bunch of pearl-grabbing over the Gator Chomp last night. Come on, man. It’s a damn competition. 18-22 year olds get yelled at, cussed at, called out of their name for 2 hours by grown ass men and women and they have to “the bigger people” after? #GTFOH

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Gene Henley

@genehenley3

3 years

Butch Jones’ trash can would come in real clutch right now.

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Gene Henley

@genehenley3

5 years

Jauan was the first player out of the locker room.

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Gene Henley

@genehenley3

4 years

Phillip Fulmer may be the most “football guy” of the 14 SEC ADs. If he’s hesitant for athletes to return to campus, I’d listen.

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Gene Henley

@genehenley3

6 years

Tennessee signee Josiah James has been selected to play in the McDonald's All-American Game on March 27 in Atlanta.

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Gene Henley

@genehenley3

7 years

Former @GoMocsFB QB Jacob Huesman is listed as the #1 fullback on the New York Giants roster.

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Gene Henley

@genehenley3

4 years

I posted this earlier on Facebook, but for full transparency I'm choosing complete vulnerability today for some reason and sharing it here, too. Getting soft, I guess:

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Gene Henley

@genehenley3

4 years

The Walker Kessler transfer feels like a Tennessee-Kentucky battle. Both could use him.

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Gene Henley

@genehenley3

4 years

Offensive line coach Chris Malone has been relieved of his duties. More coming.

TFP Sports

@SportsChatt

4 years

UTC officials have said they are aware of the tweet and are working toward a resolution.

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Gene Henley

@genehenley3

5 years

Like Lamonte Turner, Tennessee senior Jordan Bowden doesn't get the basketball ending he deserves:

Like Lamonte Turner, Tennessee's Jordan Bowden doesn't get the basketball ending he deserves |...

Like fellow Tennessee senior Lamonte Turner before him, Jordan Bowden's time on the basketball court as a Volunteer came to an unceremonious end before it should have.

www.timesfreepress.com

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Gene Henley

@genehenley3

6 years

"The University of Tennessee is supposed to be in bowl games." - Jeremy Pruitt

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Gene Henley

@genehenley3

5 years

According to a source, Kerry Blackshear has narrowed his choices down to Tennessee and Kentucky. Will visit A&M and former coach Buzz Williams this weekend, could also visit Juwan Howard and Michigan. Decision likely next week.

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Gene Henley

@genehenley3

3 years

The groundbreaking for ⁦ @GoMocs ⁩ new Wolford Family Athletic Complex will take place November 23rd at 3 pm.

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Gene Henley

@genehenley3

5 years

Knowing a little bit about Plavsic’s time in this country and how he was handled by certain people throughout his recruiting process, I figured he would be the ideal candidate for a waiver. I figured wrong.

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Gene Henley

@genehenley3

4 years

Postgame scene after Walker Valley beats Powell for first ever home playoff win: #bestofpreps

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Gene Henley

@genehenley3

7 years

By @DavidSPaschall : 'Last Chance U' star and new @GoMocsFB DL coach Davern Williams @davlw winning over 'every demographic of the human race' at UTC:

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Gene Henley

@genehenley3

5 years

Note on Kerry Blackshear: From what I've heard, individual exposure (i.e., "being the man") will have little to do with his college choice. He wants to go to the place where he has the best chance to make a deep postseason run before going to the league.

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Gene Henley

@genehenley3

6 years

. @Tae_Davis1 signed a 3yr, $1.71 millions contract with the New York Giants. The former @GoMocsFB LB will earn a base salary of $480K next season, bumping up to $570K in 2019 and $660K in 2020.

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Gene Henley

@genehenley3

4 years

Way-too-late career update:

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Gene Henley

@genehenley3

6 years

And for my UTC followers, that’s former #Moc @DylanBrewster52 with the solid chest passes to Admiral. Brewster is a graduate assistant for the Vols. Played in 13 games and had 25 points, but just tied his career assist total in this sequence, thanks to AD. Feed the hot hand.

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Gene Henley

@genehenley3

4 years

I find it funny that when Tennessee and @TreySmith73 was speaking out against social injustice, there were crickets in Knoxville aside from @davidubben . But when Trey says something about Cade Mays, everyone is a cheerleader. Just an observation.

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Gene Henley

@genehenley3

2 years

Give the SoCon its respect. It’s a multi bid league from here on out.

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Gene Henley

@genehenley3

7 months

Wrote on this moment (a lot, actually), back when basketball was a lot hotter in Chattanooga. Story will be coming in the next day or so. It's a moment that CJ Black finally felt made him a city legend. Also spoke with Vincent Yarbrough, who called it the "scariest thing I've

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Gene Henley

@genehenley3

10 months

Game over. UTC 24 Austin Peay 21 #MOcs defeat Austin Peay on a walk-off field goal by Clayton Crile. UTC will travel to Furman next week.

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Gene Henley

@genehenley3

6 years

This photo by @StricklandPhoto is one of the best I've seen of @terrellowens . Taken right after he put his HOF jacket on for the first time.

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Gene Henley

@genehenley3

8 years

It's officially "one cuss word when you walk outside" weather.

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Gene Henley

@genehenley3

6 years

Lamonte Turner on his return:

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Gene Henley

@genehenley3

6 years

Tennessee has made 7 Sweet 16s and 1 Elite Eight in its history. No win for the Vols this time of year is "pathetic." Survive and advance.

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Gene Henley

@genehenley3

3 years

This arena is 85% for UTC and 15% Illinois.

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Gene Henley

@genehenley3

6 years

Tee Martin is introduced:

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Gene Henley

@genehenley3

3 months

16 years ago today, I started at the @TimesFreePress as a 27-year old former basketball player with little journalistic experience, thanks to an opportunity provided by @jgreesontfp and assists from @StephenHargis and @WardGossett . After a few weeks of vacation time, I’m looking

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Gene Henley

@genehenley3

6 years

Although Tennessee ranks 16th in the country in recruiting, a quick note: According to 247Sports, the Vols' recruits average ranking (89.53) is the best since 2009. So while ranking isn't as high, quality of player they are getting has improved.

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Gene Henley

@genehenley3

6 years

#Mocs are in early on this recruit. Four-star QB and Class of 2032 prospect Rhett Rascati, son of @GoMocsFB OC @CoachRascati on one of his many official visits to the campus. Says he's intrigued by @ScrappyUTC

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Gene Henley

@genehenley3

5 years

The soon-to-be Class AAA Mr. Basketball winner and best point guard in the state of Tennessee scored 45 points and hit 14 3s in his return from injury tonight. I see ya @jacobiwood17_

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Gene Henley

@genehenley3

4 years

Recruit offense. Coach defense.

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Gene Henley

@genehenley3

11 months

Have to say this is also big for UTC athletic director Mark Wharton. In the past 18 months, he’s overseen a NCAA tournament team in men’s and women’s basketball, a top 25 golf program and now a playoff team in football. And that’s just off the top of my head.

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Gene Henley

@genehenley3

5 years

Alright, so let's talk some Tennessee basketball as it pertains to the state of the team and the program. A thread, you can say.

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Gene Henley

@genehenley3

6 years

Sources: Rusty Wright has agreed to become the next head coach at UTC. Story coming.

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Gene Henley

@genehenley3

2 years

Final: @GoMocsFB improved to 4-1 with a 24-16 win over ETSU.

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Gene Henley

@genehenley3

2 years

Attendance tonight at Finley was 10,254. It's the first @GoMocsFB home game with more than 10,000 of the Rusty Wright era and most since 10,469 were at the Samford game in the 2018 season.

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Gene Henley

@genehenley3

6 years

Holly starts her presser off by recognizing Dan Fleser, who after 30 years of covering the Lady Vols was laid off by the Knoxville News Sentinel.

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Gene Henley

@genehenley3

3 years

. @FurmanHoops should be going to the NCAA tournament along with @GoMocsMBB . Both top-100 teams in the country. They've been 1-2 in every metric all season. People sleep on how good this league truly is.

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Gene Henley

@genehenley3

1 year

Per source, the reporting of UTC DL Devonnsha Maxwell signing a UDFA with the Chicago Bears is inaccurate. He will be going to Cincinnati to play for the Bengals. Great spot for the UTC and SoCon sack king (37.5 sacks):

UTC’s Devonnsha Maxwell an NFL prospect with history of proving doubters wrong | Chattanooga Times...

Despite a record-setting UTC career, Devonnsha Maxwell knew questions would persist about his professional potential as the NFL draft approached.

www.timesfreepress.com

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Gene Henley

@genehenley3

3 years

Former @GoMocsFB lineman @CoachKevinRevis will be the new OL coach for UTC. Has probably aged a bit since this:

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Gene Henley

@genehenley3

3 years

I've never seen Lamont this emotional. Visibly. This team. This season. This journey - it's been a ride.

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Gene Henley

@genehenley3

6 years

. @GoMocsFB receiver @BNunnelly was named SoCon Offensive Player of the Week after 7 catches, 161 yards and an 89-yard touchdown against Tennessee Tech. #TFPutc

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Gene Henley

@genehenley3

4 years

So I guess now we don’t want these college athletes to “shut up and play,” it appears.

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Gene Henley

@genehenley3

6 years

Points in the second half and overtime: Tennessee - 51 Vanderbilt - 46 Grant Williams - 35

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Gene Henley

@genehenley3

3 years

. @GoMocsMBB has a NET ranking of 44, tops in the SoCon. Their ranking would be 4th in the ACC, 6th in the Big 12, 7th in the SEC and 9th in the Big Ten.

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Gene Henley

@genehenley3

8 years

Bradley QB Cole Copeland has committed to the UTC football program. #Mocs ' 5th commit for the 2017 signing class.

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Gene Henley

@genehenley3

5 years

ESPN's @ClowESPN reports that Tennessee will start true freshman Brian Maurer at QB Saturday against Georgia.

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Gene Henley

@genehenley3

7 years

. @GoMocsFB have added former Florida State defensive graduate assistant Jeremiah Wilson as defensive backs coach. I think he'll be around for a little while. @CoachWilsonFSU

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Gene Henley

@genehenley3

7 years

The Tennessee band is determined not to let the student section shine with its Fire Currie chants, which have been picking up steam. Have now changed to "We Want Kiffin" chants.

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Gene Henley

@genehenley3

7 years

That's @GoMocsFB first win over a top-10 team on the road since 1983. #tfputc

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Gene Henley

@genehenley3

10 months

. @GoMocsMBB @FurmanMBB @VMI_Basketball alums @jakestephens0 @maliworld11 @Lamont10Hunter and @jalenslawson . All SoCon guys after a recent G-League game. (Photo credit to @ConnieKSmithMBA )

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Gene Henley

@genehenley3

3 years

Today I wrote on this moment: @SilvioDeSousa5 @GoMocsMBB

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Gene Henley

@genehenley3

10 months

Over the past 2 Saturdays, the SoCon: -had its #5 team (Samford) beat the Big South/OVC co-champion (UT-Martin) by double digits; -had its #3 team (Mercer) beat the Big South/OVC co-champion (Gardner-Webb) by double digits; -had its #2 team (Chattanooga) go on the road and

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Gene Henley

@genehenley3

6 years

To be fair, Tennessee never trailed.

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Gene Henley

@genehenley3

7 years

Former @GoMocsFB All-American DE Keionta Davis signed with the New England Patriots. @KD_XCIII

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Gene Henley

@genehenley3

4 years

All 9. If one says yes, it’s a win.

Joe Ovies

@joeovies

4 years

It’s your first week at Hillman. Who are you asking out?

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Gene Henley

@genehenley3

4 years

I don't know if I have any Wofford followers anymore, but if I do, do you realize you may be about to lose your head coach to Tennessee?

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Gene Henley

@genehenley3

6 years

Tennessee assistant Desmond Oliver just walked Grant Williams over to Chris Webber and told C-Webb that Grant could "beat his a**." Grant to C-Webb: "You're a little older now, you've got jeans on." C-Webb shakes his heads and smiles: "You're a young bull, I'll give you that."

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Gene Henley

@genehenley3

3 years

The moment @GoMocsMBB found out it was playing Illinois Friday in the NCAA tournament first round in Pittsburgh:

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Gene Henley

@genehenley3

4 years

Bradley senior and UTC football signee Javon Burke won the 60-meter Tennessee indoor state championship Monday with a time of 6.87 seconds, breaking a state record. @GoMocsFB @JavonBurke3 Also placed second in the 200.

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Gene Henley

@genehenley3

2 years

Former @GoMocsFB standout OL McClendon Curtis @McclendonCurti1 has been invited to the 2023 NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis from Feb. 28 through March 6.

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Gene Henley

@genehenley3

2 years

.⁦ @GoMocsFB ⁩ HC ⁦ @CoachRustyW ⁩ opening statement after the #Mocs ’ 41-21 win over favored Mercer:

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Gene Henley

@genehenley3

6 years

Looks like the new Finley video board is ready for next week.

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Gene Henley

@genehenley3

5 years

I think it’s being reported by others, but multiple sources have told me that Kellie Jolly Harper will be named the new Tennessee women’s coach.

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Gene Henley

@genehenley3

6 years

This sickens me. A senior, the heart of that defense, makes the play of his career and it's a footnote because of a horrible penalty. On senior day. My guy @Pops_______ deserves better.

Chattanooga Football

@GoMocsFB

6 years

Great play by @Pops_______ negated by 2 penalties. His entry into end zone was deemed unsportsmanlike & an offensive player came off sidelines to join in celebration. 1st & 10 at our 32. 2Q | 0:12 Chattanooga 0, Mercer 0

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Gene Henley

@genehenley3

4 years

Rusty Wright: There's no way we should have been on the field with that group in our first game. Too much talent over there...they didn't deserve to win the game - our guys did. #TFPmocs

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Gene Henley

@genehenley3

2 years

6-1 with a road dub after this shot by @brooks_jasen ! ⁦ @CBR_Basketball ⁩ @broadway34ever ⁩

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Gene Henley

@genehenley3

6 years

The “act like you’ve been there before” crowd gets on my last damn nerve. Got me up defending Tennessee at 10 in the damn morning on a Sunday.

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Gene Henley

@genehenley3

6 years

You're not supposed to win league games by 30. One time, maybe. But Tennessee has won by 46, 24, 11 and now up 91-61 on Arkansas. 7:41 to play.

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Gene Henley

@genehenley3

2 years

Belichick has always been enamored by @GoMocsFB players. Got Keionta Davis as an undrafted free agent in 2017 after holding a private workout. Now gets @ColeStrange2 with the 29th pick of the 2022 draft, the highest selection ever for a UTC player.

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Gene Henley

@genehenley3

7 years

Good huddle of a group of @GoMocsFB seniors postgame. Lot of smiles in this huddle.

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Gene Henley

@genehenley3

3 years

It has been confirmed through university sources that VMI coach Dan Earl is expected to be named the next head coach for @GoMocsMBB . Announcement is expected tomorrow morning.

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Gene Henley

@genehenley3

3 years

. @GoMocsFB senior LG Cole Strange @ColeStrange2 with @seniorbowl executive director @JimNagy_SB after accepting his invitation to the game.

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Gene Henley

@genehenley3

6 years

After former UTC HC Tom Arth left for Akron, a number of former players started lobbying for former assistant Rusty Wright to take over. A few days later, those calls were answered as Wright was announced as new HC. He will be introduced Friday at 5:

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Gene Henley

@genehenley3

4 years

Bradley Central receiver @StayOnU has committed to Tennessee. 2021 three-star prospect.

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Gene Henley

@genehenley3

4 years

Happy 16th to my “little,” who is currently 6’4, 170...😑😑😑

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Gene Henley

@genehenley3

4 years

Final: Walker Valley 21 Powell 16 #bestofpreps

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Gene Henley

@genehenley3

5 years

I'm intrigued by Mississippi State potentially playing either UTC, Wofford, Furman or ETSU in the SoCon championship game that I never knew existed.

Tyler Horka

@tbhorka

5 years

Mike Leach’s Mississippi State contract terms.

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Gene Henley

@genehenley3

6 years

BREAKING: Burrows tabbed to head @GoMocsWBK

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Gene Henley

@genehenley3

5 years

With the game on the line, Jim Chaney called a naked bookleg for a QB with one good hand that had -132 yards rushing for his career entering Saturday. That’s confidence in your guy.

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