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Huge week starts tonight at Vandy

When No. 14 Tennessee (18-4, 6-2) takes on No. 22 Vanderbilt (17-5, 6-2) tonight in Nashville the Vols will be working to avenge a Commodore victory in Knoxville two weeks ago. They'll also be looking to overtake Vanderbilt for sole possession of second-place in an SEC East race that is giving contenders little margin for error at the halfway point

Dantzler knows about the Dooley's

Dalton, Georgia offensive tackle Watts Dantzler would be a perfect fit for a Tennessee program that is still trying to fill needs on the offensive line. The mountain of a young man from North Georgia isn't just hearing from the Vols. He's hearing from programs all over the country. Dantzler is no stranger to Tennessee and is no stranger to the Dooley family

Vols set for tough two-game trip

It's easy to look at this upcoming week for Tennessee and call it a 'make or break' two-game sequence for the Vols. Bruce Pearl's team is pointed towards a fifth-straight NCAA-tournament appearance, but if the Vols are going to remain serious contenders for the SEC crown, they're going to have to negotiate a pair of road trips to Vanderbilt and Kentucky this week in stellar fashion

MacLain ready to meet Dooley

For Fayetteville, North Carolina tight end/defensive end Eric MacLain, who is committed to the Vols, getting to know a new coach at Tennessee is becoming old hat. MacLain originally committed to former head coach Phillip Fulmer, then he reaffirmed his commitment to former head coach Lane Kiffin last April. Now, MacLain, who remains committed to the Vols, is looking forward to meeting his third potential head coach, Derek Dooley, the end of the month