Friday, September 08, 2006

 

Vol Fans - The Friday Skinny

No. 11 Tennessee (1-0) vs. Air Force (0-0)
Location: Neyland Stadium in Knoxville (capacity 104,079)

Surface: Tifway Bermuda grassed mowed at ¾ inch height which drains 12 inches an hour thanks partially to a 16 inch crown in the center of the field.

Time: 7:00 P.M.

VolWalk: The Vols will make their way to the stadium at 4:45 P.M. from the Neyland-Thompson Sports Complex

Pride of the Southland procession: The band makes their way to the stadium at 5:20 P.M.

Vol Network's Kickoff call-in show: Starts outside of gate 21 at 5:30 P.M.

Tennessee legends of the game: The Vols will honor Tennessee's original four retired jersey numbers. Nowling, Klarer, Fuson and Tucker will be honored on the field.

Weather: Click here for the latest game day forecast.

Traffic: Click here for the latest traffic information from WBIR television.

Television: The game will be shown on pay-per view with Randy Smith (play-by-play) and Pat Ryan (analyst).

Radio: Vol Network in Knoxville, WIVK 107.7 fm, utsports.com
Bob Kesling, play-by-play
Tim Priest, color analyst
Jeff Francis, sideline reporter

Last time out:
Tennessee beat California 35-18
Air Force is opening their season Saturday night.

Last meeting: Tennessee beat Air Force in 1971, 34-13

The coaches:

Phillip Fulmer (Tennessee 1972)
At Tennessee: 129-37 (.777/15th year)
Versus Air Force: First meeting

Fisher DeBerry (Wofford 1960)
Overall: 165-101-1 (.620/22nd year)
At Air Force: 165-101-1 (.620/22nd year)
Versus Tennessee: First Meeting

Injuries:

Tennessee:
Jared Hostetter–knee, out
Jakouri Williams-ankle, out
Bret Smith-concussion, doubtful
Dan Williams-ankle, questionable
Jerod Mayo-ankle, probable, but how much is unknown.

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