Daily Sports: 11.4.13
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Vandy uses 2nd open date to rest for final month
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Having two open dates in a season is pretty new to Vanderbilt coach James Franklin. He did his best to make sure the time off helped his Commodores rest up for a stretch run to wrap…
Bradley: Blackmon suspension 'disappointing'
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) - Jacksonville coach Gus Bradley says Justin Blackmon's suspension "was disappointing" for the wide receiver and the Jaguars. Blackmon was suspended indefinitely without pay Friday for his latest violation of the NFL's substance-abuse policy. He was previously…
Jones vows to make Tennessee tougher
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Tennessee coach Butch Jones is challenging his team's toughness amid concerns the Volunteers are wearing down as they play their fifth straight game against a ranked opponent. The Vols (4-5, 1-4 SEC) will face a fifth…
Titans finally display strong running game
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - The Tennessee Titans believe they can run their way to both a winning record and this franchise's first playoff berth since 2008. The Titans put together their best performance on the ground this season beating the…
Florida hoping to extend lengthy streaks
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) - Florida could have two significant streaks at stake Saturday against Vanderbilt. The Gators don't really want to talk about either of them. Not only does Florida have a 22-game winning streak on the line against the…
Bernard King says he faced racism at Tennessee
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Bernard King says he dealt with racism off the court that included clashes with police while starring at Tennessee in the 1970s. In an ESPN "30 for 30" documentary airing Tuesday, King says that former Volunteers…
5th Quarter Recap: Week 10
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Grizzlies beat Pistons 111-108 in OT
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) - Mike Conley scored 22 points, Zach Randolph and Tony Allen added 16 each and the Memphis Grizzlies beat the Detroit Pistons 111-108 in overtime Friday night. Memphis outscored the Pistons 11-2 to start the extra period…
Fifth Quarter Scores Week 10
 Fifth Quarter Scores Week 10  Columbia Academy 42 Collinwood 37  16 Henry County 34 West Creek 16   Wayne County 51 Richland 6   Bolivar Central 52 Jackson South Side 70   Chester County 41…
Coyotes top Predators 5-4 in shootout
GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) - Mikkel Boedker scored the lone shootout goal in the fifth round to lift the Phoenix Coyotes to a 5-4 win over the Nashville Predators on Thursday night. Thomas Greiss made 36 saves and stopped all five…
Vanderbilt ready to bounce back after rough summer
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Vanderbilt coach Kevin Stallings believes his Commodores have recovered very quickly after unexpectedly losing three players, including their leading scorer, during a rough offseason. Still, Stallings has very little margin for error with only 11 players.…
Tennessee ready to thrive as 'tougher breed'
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Tennessee's Cuonzo Martin has preached toughness throughout his coaching career. This season he's taking that approach to a new level. He isn't merely telling his players they need to be tougher than their opponents. He's putting…
Tennessee: NCAA rules Couch permanently ineligible
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - The NCAA has ruled Tennessee defensive lineman Maurice Couch permanently ineligible following a September report that he received improper benefits. Tennessee's football program released a statement through its Twitter account Friday that Couch had been ruled…
QB replacements in spotlight for Vols, Missouri
COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) - No. 10 Missouri knows how it feels to lose a veteran quarterback to injury. Tennessee now knows, too. Freshman Josh Dobbs will make his first career start this week for the Volunteers (4-4, 1-3 Southeastern Conference)…
Titans' Griffin practices on limited basis
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Tennessee Titans safety Michael Griffin practiced on a limited basis Friday after missing two days with a right quadriceps injury as he tries to avoid sitting out a game for the first time in his NFL…
Coming off byes issue for Titans past 3 seasons
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - The Tennessee Titans have short memories. They say it's a new season and they're a different team, so three straight losses coming off a bye means nothing. Now the Titans get to prove it. It's understandable…
