Shots Across The Bow

Grading on the Curve

Fulmer has something on John Adams and the News Sentinel sports staff. Looking at today's Vol Report in the KNS, it's obvious that something is going on.

Let's start with the report card for the game.

• Quarterbacks C
  
• Running Backs C+
  
• Wide ReceiversC-
  
• Offensive Line D
  
• Defensive Line D
  
• Linebackers D-
  
• Secondary D
  
• Special Teams C-
  
• Coaching D

Now, back when I was in school, if I made those grades, I'd get a D+ overall. I would have also gotten a trip out to the woodshed courtesy of my father.

The KNS gave the Vols an overall grade of ...wait for it...

B-???

That's some curve they've got going on there.

And John Adams, last seen ripping Phil Fulmer a new one for his handling of the Goodfellas Three, displayed his softer side today, lavishing praise on the Vols after their worst shellacking of the season. I'm wondering if Fulmer didn't offer to have Arian Foster come over to the sports desk to help out with dispute resolution or something.

Yes, John, the Vols have overachieved. But no, John, beating Vandy and Kentucky does not ever constitute 'finishing strong.' Not at UT. Not ever.

Posted by Rich at November 13, 2006 8:18 AM | TrackBack