6:45: We are the Tom Elam Press box at Neyland Stadium. First, thanks to Jamie for his excellent coverage of the App game. I am hoping to bring you some of the same coverage (following regulations of course). With 20 minutes until kickoff, a sign that times are tough in Volunteer land are that Neyland may not reach 70,000 fans tonight. Of course, looks can be deceiving. The ones that are here are loud and proud and anxious to see Nick Stephens under the helm.
7:00: IT'S FOOTBALL TIME IN TENNESSEE! Neyland has filled in nicely as the Pride of the Southland Band is getting ready to welcome the Vols onto the field. Keep checking back as we will update as we can. Thanks!
8:00: UT and Northern Illinois are tied at 3 with 5:35 remaining in the first half. Tennessee had a promising drive stopped at midfield on a fumble midway through the first.
8:30: HALF tied at 3
9:30: End of the third and the Vols lead 13-9.
10:15 Final Vols 13-9. More to come to later.
1:00am: Home Sweet Home! I am back home after a great day of football. We will have a story and some photos from the UT game up tomorrow if all goes according to plan. It was a great night. The fans that were there were amazing, a fact Coach Fulmer noted. They really helped the Vol defense. After kickoff, Neyland looked like its normal packed self. I guess the fans were watching the earlier games as long as possible. The Huskies were peskier than most imagined, but UT found a way to win and a way to keep it. However, UT will have a tough week as they must travel to Athens to take on the Bulldogs next week. For more information on UT and App State, keep checking the Avery Journal-Times Sports Blog. Thanks for reading!
