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College Football Week 4 Picks: No. 4 Florida at Tennessee

by Bodog Beat News Ticker | September 19th, 2008 | Add a comment
If you’ve only got time to follow one college football game this week, Saturday’s matchup between the Florida Gators (-8) and the Tennessee Volunteers is a strong choice. It’s an SEC showdown with live betting available, and the game will … Read More Read More
 
 
 
 

Louisville Blows Out Tennessee 79-60

by Bodog Beat News Ticker | March 27th, 2008 | Comments Off
Rick Pitino’s Cardinals were too big for the Volunteers, blowing them out by 19 points. (AP Images) Louisville proved that size does matter and routed Tennessee 79-60. Louisville opened up the contest with stiffling defense and led by as many as 16 points in the first half. Tennessee tried to use their speed and frantic play to get themselves back in the … Read More Read More
 
 
 
 

No. 2 Texas vs. No. 3 Stanford in the Sweet 16

by Bodog Beat News Ticker | March 27th, 2008 | Comments Off
Can Brook Lopez do it again for Stanford when they play Texas in the Sweet 16? (AP Images) Brook Lopez came up big on Saturday. Stanford’s leading scorer put up 30 points against Marquette to advance the Cardinal to the Sweet 16. His baseline leaner with just 1.3 seconds left in overtime was the winner, even if “nothing but net” it … Read More Read More
 
 
 
 

Louisville vs. Tennessee in the East Region Sweet 16

by Bodog Beat News Ticker | March 25th, 2008 | Add a comment
Rick Pitino’s Louisville Cardinals are -2.5 point favorites against Tennessee in the Sweet 16. (AP Images) Louisville (-2.5) must now be considered one of the sleeper picks to win the tournament. They’ve got a national title-winning coach, depth, size (four players over 6 feet 9 inches averaging at least 18 minutes a game) and now, momentum. While the opposition hasn’t been great … Read More Read More
 
 
 
 

Tennessee Looks Mediocre, Survives American Attack

by Bodog Beat News Ticker | March 21st, 2008 | 1 Comment
Chris Lofton only scored five points as Tennessee got by American. (AP Images) With just five minutes left and their lead cut to 53-51, the Tennessee Volunteers knew they had to turn it up in order to get rid of the pesky American Eagles. They did just that. Led by JaJuan Smith’s 19 points, the No. 2 Vols finished strong to put … Read More Read More
 
 
 
 

No. 4 Tennessee Celebrates Its SEC Title

by Bodog Beat News Ticker | March 9th, 2008 | Add a comment
Chris Lofton’s Vols are No. 1 in the SEC. (AP Images) The Tennessee Volunteers made it official, capturing their Southeastern Conference regular-season title Sunday afternoon. The fourth-ranked team in the nation beat South Carolina, 89-56, in Knoxville, Tenn., to cap a remarkable run by the squad’s three seniors. Chris Lofton, the school’s all-time leading scorer, had endured a 14-17 freshman season but … Read More Read More
 
 
 
 

NCAA Basketball Betting: No. 4 Tennessee, No. 16 Vandy Avoid Upsets

by Bodog Beat News Ticker | March 5th, 2008 | Add a comment
Chris Lofton helped Tennessee avoid an upset against Florida tonight. (AP Images) It was one of those sigh-of-relief nights for two SEC powerhouses. Looking to stay close to the top of the conference standings, the Tennesse Volunteers and Vanderbilt Commodores escaped upsets Wednesday night. The Vols nipped Florida 89-86 while Vandy needed overtime to dispatch of Miss State, 86-85. Tennessee-Florida: JaJuan Smith scored … Read More Read More
 
 
 
 

College Basketball Betting: Tennessee Ends Run as No. 1 with Win Over Kentucky

by Bodog Beat News Ticker | March 2nd, 2008 | Add a comment
The Vols’ Chris Lofton goes up for two against Derrick Jasper. (AP Images) The Tennessee Volunteers entered Sunday’s game against Kentucky knowing they would lose their No. 1 spot in the college basketball polls. The deflating news seemed to weigh on the Vols, who barely held off unranked Wildcats, 63-60, in Knoxville, Tenn. Chris Lofton hit a key jumper with 1:15 to … Read More Read More
 
 
 
 

Vanderbilt's Commodores Defeat No. 1 Tennessee Vols 72-69

by Bodog Beat News Ticker | February 26th, 2008 | Add a comment
Vanderbilt’s Shan Foster shoots over Tennessee guard Ramar Smith in the second half of a college basketball game in Nashville. (AP Images) Vanderbilt’s Commodores defeated No. 1 Tennessee 72-69 in a college basketball game in Nashville on Tuesday with Shan Foster scoring 32 of their 72 points. “It’s special,” Vanderbilt coach Kevin Stallings told the media afterward. “We needed a win. It … Read More Read More
 
 
 
 

No. 1 Tennessee faces No. 14 Vanderbilt tonight at 9:00 p.m. ET

by Bodog Beat News Ticker | February 26th, 2008 | Add a comment
The Vols are likely in for another close matchup tonight. (AP Images) Riding high after grabbing the No. 1 spot from Memphis the Tennessee Volunteers have another huge task ahead as they face division rival Vanderbilt at Vanderbilt. “I’m not concerned with the ranking other than it makes the prize even bigger for Vanderbilt or any other team that will play us,” … Read More Read More