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I'm headed to my first ever UFC fight. Just wondering about the weigh-ins? Is that something I need...

bsmithinc — Mon, 28 Sep 2009 04:55:24 -0000

I'm headed to my first ever UFC fight. Just wondering about the weigh-ins? Is that something I need to buy tickets to? If so, how? Thanks all.

Heres the new Shadows Fall video for "Stil I Rise." Looks like there are some MMA fighters in the...

bsmithinc — Thu, 13 Aug 2009 18:18:24 -0000

Shadows Fall - Still I Rise

Heres the new Shadows Fall video for "Stil I Rise." Looks like there are some MMA fighters in the video, most notably Renato "Babalu" Sobral. And of course, Affliction shirts...

Tennessee Possibly Targeting Former Cal Commitment?

bsmithinc — Mon, 25 May 2009 19:29:37 -0000

Entry BodyThis was a tiny blurb from my local paper here in the Bay Area:

If you see Jeff Tedford, offer him a fishing lure and some good mojo. Oaks Christian's (Westlake Village) Cassius Marsh, the third-rated defensive tackle in the nation, has decommitted from Cal and is looking at schools in the Southeastern Conference.

And you know what that means: Don't rule out Marsh getting caught up in Hurricane Kiffin, as the new Tennessee coach is blowing through the recruiting trail and the rule book with equal force.

Source (Scroll to the bottom, it's just talking points from the week)

That was all that was mentioned in the article, which leads me to believe that at this point it's just pure speculation. Likewise, the defensive line is one of the area's that needs addressing in the Volunteer's defense.

Marsh Makes Decommitment

"I decommitted from Cal," Marsh told Scout.com. "I just want to check out other schools."

Marsh said specifically, he's interested in some schools outside of the West.

"I'm seriously thinking about the SEC," said Marsh. "New schools I really like are LSU and Oklahoma. And I'm still looking at USC and Tennessee."

Still, the door isn't shut with the Golden Bears.

"Cal is still number one," said Marsh.

To me, this just sounds like a kid trying to keep his options open. Plus, this seems like a recurring trend in today's recruiting time's. I'm sure Coach O has been on him even harder since his decommitment.

Rivals: 3*

Scout: 4*

Robert Marve Considering Walking On At UT

bsmithinc — Wed, 13 May 2009 20:06:51 -0000

Sources: Marve considering Vols

Chris Low is reporting that Robert has considered a move to UT. It was previously reported that Marve would take a scholarship to play at the University of Purdue.

Marve loved the Purdue coaches during his visit and the chance to compete for the starting position in 2010. He came close to finalizing a decision to play for the Boilermakers last week. But he also long has been intrigued by the Vols.

I'm sure Kiffin and Co. had no problem pitching him the chance to compete for the job in 2010. Which would likely be his for the taking, considering the lack of depth at the position.

Miami won't release Marve to Tennessee, Florida or LSU in the Southeastern Conference because it believes tampering occurred prior to his departure from the Hurricanes.

Marve is struggling with the choice, because he would have a chance to compete for the Volunteers' starting quarterback position in 2010, but would have to pay for school at Tennessee in 2009.

Sounds like the only real road block is Miami's tampering claim stated above. Hypothetically, could he earn a scholarship after he's walked on?

Marve's father, Eugene, said the choice was down to two teams, but would not name the two. He added that a decision likely won't be made until Friday or next week.

"There's a team that was thrown in, that we started investigating late and trying to get that information and put it against all the factors," Eugene Marve said.

Could Tennessee be making another late push at another player formerly from the state of Florida? I'm intrigued.

This was my 1st FanPost, hope I got it right. Thanks guys.

Whispers: End in sight for the unsigned?

bsmithinc — Fri, 20 Feb 2009 00:10:47 -0000

Whispers: End in sight for the unsigned?

Some news on Oku, Geathers, Charles and of course Brown.

Tennessee, Auburn staffs closed strong

bsmithinc — Wed, 11 Feb 2009 18:50:50 -0000

Tennessee, Auburn staffs closed strong

As opposed to Kiffin-gate or any other kind of mudslinging, the guys over at Rivals had some good things to say about the Vols, Kiffin and his staff.

Vols score elite 2010 defender Jacques Smith

bsmithinc — Sat, 07 Feb 2009 13:28:59 -0000

Vols score elite 2010 defender Jacques Smith

Tennessee's first verbal commitment for the Class of 2010, Jacques Smith from Ooltewah, TN.