December 29, 2004

Potential Tennessee violations reported by 'Bama

Even though the season is over, things are still heated between Alabama & Tennessee. When The Tennessean reported that the Vols took signees Demonte Bolden and Josh Briscoe to Dallas to participate in practice for the Cotton Bowl, 'Bama was quick to point out the potential violation to SEC & NCAA officials.

According to NCAA rules, late signees and "grayshirts" - players who paid their own tuition in the fall semester, did not play, but are slated to go on scholarship - are not eligible to practice for bowls off-campus (unless the bowl is in the same state).

No official word from the SEC on the potential "grayshirt" violation.

Posted by Kevin Donahue

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1. Pete Holiday says:

   posted on December 30, 2004 12:28 AM — link

   Didn't look like there was anything in there about Alabama reporting the violation... just that it had been reported. Could've been anyone, I bet.

   Hell, could've been The Huntsville Times for that matter.

   More: here's The Tennessean article that mentions the possible infraction.

2. Michael Hickerson says:

   posted on December 30, 2004 02:08 PM — link

   Yes, but we Tennessee fans always assume Bama is out to get us...LOL

3. Jeff says:

   posted on December 30, 2004 04:33 PM — link

   Michael,
   Maybe a Bama fan sold a Whizzinator to Banks?

4. John says:

   posted on January 1, 2005 11:09 PM — link

   Pete,

   I don't really follow the SEC but didn't Tennessee report the violations that caused Alabama to go on probation. Maybe that is why they would have reported it

5. colby says:

   posted on January 5, 2005 10:04 AM — link

   Can you feel the love? Bama and Tennessee are going to new heights.