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According to CBS News at 1045PM on Election Night
Heath Shuler the former NFL & University of Tennessee QB is the projected winner of a seat in Congress representing Western North Carolina in the 11th District of that state.
With 144 of 282 precints reporting, Mr Shuler has 53% of the vote. His opponent, the Republican incumbent Charles Taylor has earned 47% of the vote.
I'd like to thank Congressman-elect Shuler and his entire staff for welcoming us into their offices and for the opportunity to experience the excitement of competition in the Southeast in a distinct way from the plays we see on the field.
Our second week on the road we visited former UT & NFL QB Heath Shuler at his congressional campaign office in Asheville, NC. The office was a simple space above a row of shops well outside downtown Asheville. In the weeks since our visit, this small city, that small office and this one candidate have drawn the attention of much of the national media. Today is election day and the toughest drive to the goal line in Heath Shuler's life has begun.
Continue reading "'Rocky Top' on Capitol Hill ?" »
As much as the Tennessee Volunteers (7-1, 3-1 SEC) would love to get excited about their recent success, there's no time for that in the SEC.
A team that has won five in a row, including road wins against Georgia and South Carolina, now faces back to back games vs. LSU and at Arkansas.
The media wants to make a big deal out of the eighth-ranked Vols. Coach Phillip Fulmer won't let it be a distraction.
"They remember what you do in November," Fulmer has told his team.
Everything else the Volunteers have accomplished doesn't mean much heading into this weekend's matchup against #13 LSU (6-2, 2-2). The Tigers have two losses this year, but they are perhaps the best two-loss team in the country.
Continue reading "The Vols are Rollin'... but Here Come the Tigers" »
How many times last season did we hear the experts say, "What is wrong with Tennessee?"
"They are not playing with any passion," they said.
"We're just not seeing the same talent there," we heard.
Well this year the Vols head into an idle week with a 5-1 record. The only loss came by one point to the 2nd ranked Florida Gators. This is after going 5-6 last year and having the worst season in Knoxville in recent memory.
Continue reading "Tennessee...You're My Inspiration" »
Driving down Cumberland Avenue near the Tennessee campus, you see coffee shops, restaurants, small gift shops, and...a bright orange tank? That's right, a huge orange tank stands out in the midst of the hustle and bustle on the Tennessee strip, and it's home to the Big Orange Army, Tennessee's newest way to show Volunteer pride.
Continue reading "Tennessee: Enlisting for Duty" »
Driving down Cumberland Avenue near the Tennessee campus, you see coffee shops, restaurants, small gift shops, and...a bright orange tank? That's right, a huge orange tank stands out in the midst of the hustle and bustle on the Tennessee strip, and it's home to the Big Orange Army, Tennessee's newest way to show Volunteer pride.
Continue reading "Tennessee: Enlisting for Duty" »
Heath Shuler was known throughout the SEC as a fearless leader who was instrumental in making Tennessee a consistent power in conference play. After a NFL career, and beginning a successful real estate business, Shuler has his focus set on a new challenge: becoming the next Congressman in North Carolina's 11th District.
Continue reading "Tennessee: Mr. Shuler Going to Washington?" »
Drive through the main strip of Gatlinburg, Tennessee, and you'll see a slew of restaurants, shops, and hotels. Located in the middle of all the hustle and bustle is the quaint Gatlinburg Inn, where a couple known for songwriting sat in a room and created the most popular song in the history of the state.
Continue reading "Tennessee: Rocky Top's History" »
We're going to combine the Rocky Top Meter with the Mission: SEC Football Stat Meter...and come out with the new results. Here's what we have, as of 9:00 EDT here in Knoxville.
Continue reading "Tennessee: The Combined Rocky Top/SEC Stat Meter" »
It might be Labor Day for most of America today, but today, the staff at the Conoco "Bread Box", located off of Lovell Road in the northwest section of Knoxville, was hard at work. With the daily business at hand, the management graciously took some time to talk some Tennessee football with us, as well as the business they run.
Continue reading "Tennessee: A Trip to the Bread Box" »
If a Tennessee game isn't going on, the place to be in Knoxville is Volunteer Landing. It is not just a place for boats to dock, it is a series of stages, restaurants, and people milling here and there, enjoying the open air and the company of fellow UT fans. Tonight, it was the stage for Boomsday, the Knoxville festival that features the largest fireworks show in America during Labor Day weekend.
Continue reading "Tennessee: Things that go BOOM in the night" »
The new stats are up for CSTV.com's official Rocky Top Count Meter, counting every time "Rocky Top" is played during the stay in Knoxville.
Continue reading "Tennessee: Rocky Top Count Meter - 104" »
I'd never been to Neyland Stadium until today. I'd heard the stories about the crowds, and the emotion, and the drama, and the noise levels, and the consistent Rocky Top playing, but I'd never been there before in person. Having said that, one definitely has to see Neyland, and be inside Neyland, to truly capture this incredible football experience.
Continue reading "Tennessee: The Neyland Experience" »
Just behind Neyland Stadium is, well, Neyland Drive. After that, the Tennessee River flows through the heart of Knoxville, and just by the Tennessee campus. And on the river, there are boats lined up ten deep along the nearest bank to the stadium. Welcome to tailgating's water world: the Tennessee Vol Navy.
Continue reading "Tennessee: Aboard with the Vol Navy" »
It definitely wasn't as close as the score indicates, but Tennessee's offense was simply magnificent in rolling up over 500 yards of offense, and smashing any national title hopes of California's, while heavily boosting morale in Knoxville. Tennessee has definitely stamped themselves as contenders to win not only the SEC East, but the conference as well.
Continue reading "Tennessee: Perfect Tenn: Vols crush California 35-18" »
This morning, I got up, showered, and did everything else to start the typical road trip morning, except for one thing. I wanted a good shave, and good football talk, so I went to the best possible place for both: Knoxville's famous Western Plaza Barber Shop.
Continue reading "Tennessee: Tales From the Barber Shop" »
Think a song can't strike a chord with the masses? According to statistics from 2005, Tennessee's band played Rocky Top an incredible 42 times a game. The song symbolizes the spirit of the Volunteer Nation, but to what extent? Well, we'll all find out together, as we'll be counting not only the # of times we hear Rocky Top during the game, but also during the entire time we're in Knoxville!
Continue reading "Tennessee: Rocky Top Meter - 55" »
The scene is simple...we're driving down I-40 on the outskirts of Knoxville, Tenn. It's 5:00 pm, and the rush hour traffic is in full force. The following scenario begins to play out over the radio waves...
Continue reading "Tennesee: Rush Hour On Rocky Top" »
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