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Harper Adds Lacey Goldwire to Staff
Goldwire comes to Knoxville from the University of Arkansas, where she spent the past two seasons as an assistant on Mike Neighbors’ staff. … MORE
Versatile Phillips Ready For The NFL
Phillips would be a high priority free agent signing for NFL teams if he is not selected.… MORE
UT Places 41 Student-Athletes on Winter SEC Academic Honor Roll
Any student-athlete who participates in an SEC championship sport or who participates in a sport listed on his/her institution’s NCAA Sports Sponsorship Form is eligible for nomination to the SEC Academic Honor Roll.… MORE
Tennessee Celebrates Student-Athletes at 13th Annual Volscars Awards Show
Student-athletes highlighted the nominees and winners for each of the six award categories. The awards ranged from Comeback of the Year to Male and Female Athlete of the Year.… MORE
VFL Reggie Cobb passes away
Former Tennessee running back and longtime NFL scout Reggie Cobb passed away on Saturday at the age of 50.… MORE
Australian Three-Point Specialist Jessie Rennie Signs with Lady Vols
UT’s third-ever international player (Cheridene Green/England, Lou Brown/Australia) joins three other 2019 signees who comprise a recruiting class currently ranked No. 9.… MORE
Jackson on Atlanta Dream Training Camp Roster
Jackson is the 48th Lady Vol to move on to the WNBA and the 60th to play professionally in any league.… MORE
Video: Watch Highlights of 2019 UT Football Spring Game
Here’s highlights they videoed for us at 99.1 The Sports Animal and the show from Saturday’s U. of Tennessee Orange & White game at Neyland Stadium… MORE
Vol Hoops Press Conference (4.16.18)
UT Athletics Director Phillip Fulmer, men’s basketball coach Rick Barnes and assistant Kim English met with the media Tuesday afternoon. … MORE
Video: Rick Barnes, with Kim English, on if full buyout was covered in offer “I think I would have been the coach at UCLA”
Tennessee men’s basketball coach Rick Barnes and new assistant coach Kim English spoke to the media on Tuesday to talk about his offer from UCLA and the new hire to the staff at UT.… MORE
NCAA Waiver Approved for Lou Brown
After a little over a month on campus, Brown suffered a torn ACL in her right knee in preseason practice, forcing her to sit out the entire 2018-19 campaign.
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Video: Phillip Fulmer “A lot of emotion with that because I care very much for Rick (Barnes)”
University of Tennessee director of athletics Phillip Fulmer spoke with the media on Tuesday to address the return of Rick Barnes as the head coach of the UT men’s basketball program.… MORE
Vince’s View: Vols spring game position-by-position analysis and observations
Tons of info including 1st & 2nd teams on each team, plus who was out and newcomers… MORE
Harper, Sullivan Named Lady Vol Hoops Assistants
Jon Harper is Kellie Harper’s husband, and he has been a vital member of her staff for all 15 of her previous years as a head coach. Sullivan, meanwhile, was an integral part of the program with them at Missouri State from 2013-18.… MORE
Photo Gallery: Tennessee Football Spring Game 2019
Here are over 100 images from Saturday’s 2019 Tennessee football spring Orange and White game at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville. All images were taken by our staff photographer, Sam Forman.… MORE
Guarantano Directs White To 28-10 Spring Game Victory
Tennessee redshirt junior quarterback Jarrett Guarantano passed for 198 yards and four touchdowns, as the White defeated the Orange, 28-10… MORE
Video: Jeremy Pruitt spring postgame “We’ve really got to shore-up our offensive line”
Tennessee head football coach Jeremy Pruitt spoke to the media in the postgame after UT’s Chevrolet Orange and White Spring Game at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville Saturday night.… MORE
Video: Spring postgame – Guarantano, Bituli and Chandler together
Tennessee quarterback Jarrett Guarantano, linebacker Daniel Bituli and running back Ty Chandler spoke to the media in the postgame after UT’s Chevrolet Orange and White Spring Game at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville Saturday night.… MORE
Video: Nigel Warrior spring post on how to improve “Starting tomorrow, bonding together”
Tennessee defensive back Nigel Warrior spoke to the media in the postgame after UT’s Chevrolet Orange and White Spring Game at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville Saturday night.… MORE
Video: Watch Tennessee football spring practice 14
The Tennessee football team held it’s final spring practice of 2019 before this Saturday’s Chevrolet Orange and White spring game at Neyland Stadium.… MORE
Video: David Johnson on freshman RB Eric Gray “He’s a true professional. He’s up here all day, all night. He’s extremely explosive.”
Tennessee running backs coach David Johnson spoke with the media in a group session Thursday night.… MORE
Video: Will Friend on freshman OT Wanya Morris “He had two good scrimmages”
Tennessee offensive line coach Will Friend spoke with the media in a group session Thursday night.… MORE
Video: Kevin Sherrer on freshman LB Quavaris Crouch “He’s pretty sharp”
Tennessee inside linebackers coach and special teams coordinator Kevin Sherrer spoke with the media in a group session Thursday night.… MORE
Jimmy’s blog: Thompson-Boling doesn’t fit criteria to host NCAA tourney
Would need more meeting rooms and media space… MORE
Barnes Adds Kim English to Hoops Coaching Staff
English fills the staff vacancy created when Rob Lanier accepted the Georgia State head coaching position last week.… MORE
Vol Report: Linebackers Lead Defense into Chevrolet Orange and White Game
The game will feature a running clock until the final four minutes of each half. It will air live on The Sports Animal. … MORE
Five Vols Set For Induction into the Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame
The class will be inducted at the 53rd annual induction ceremony on Saturday, June 15 at the Omni Nashville Hotel.… MORE
Jimmy’s blog: UT’s Kirkland might not return
Linebacker getting treatment from Dr. James Andrews… MORE
Phillips Named to NFF Hampshire Honor Society
Tennessee football’s Kyle Phillips was announced as a member of the 2019 National Football Foundation Hampshire Honor Society, Wednesday.… MORE
Video: Kellie Harper Introductory Press Conference As Lady Vols Coach
LVFL Kellie Harper was introduced as the new head coach of the University of Tennessee women’s basketball program in a Wednesday press conference.… MORE
Kellie Harper Introduced as Head Coach of Lady Vol Basketball
UT announced Harper, the 2019 Kay Yow Coach of the Year and Missouri Valley Conference Coach of the Year, as its third women’s hoops leader of the NCAA era on Tuesday. … MORE
Video: Chris Weinke on Guarantano “He’s a cerebral guy. Obviously has all the physical tools to be a good one.”
Tennessee quarterbacks coach Chris Weinke spoke to the media in a group session Wednesday afternoon.… MORE
Video: Tracy Rocker on Matthew Butler “He’s improved a lot in the weight room. He’s probably the one that’s excited me the most.”
Tennessee defensive line coach Tracy Rocker spoke to the media in a group session Wednesday afternoon.… MORE
Video: Chris Rumph on this year vs. last “You find yourself coaching technique and fundamentals more than yelling and screaming”
Tennessee outside linebackers coach and co-defensive coordinator Chris Rumph spoke to the media in a group session Wednesday afternoon.… MORE
Video: Brian Niedermeyer on Chaney “He can really do anything. He’s been so creative over his career.”
Tennessee tight ends coach Brian Niedermeyer spoke to the media in a group session Wednesday afternoon.… MORE
Video: Watch Tennessee football spring practice #13
Here’s video of the University of Tennessee at 2019 spring football practice #13 in Knoxville.… MORE
Video: Tee Martin on Guarantano “Really impressed by his arm talent. Really impressed by him mentally.”
Tennessee Volunteers wide receivers coach and passing game coordinator Tee Martin spoke to the media on Tuesday in a press conference setting. This was Martin’s first full availability since joining the staff.… MORE
Video: DC Derrick Ansley “I think we have a lot of talent”
Tennessee Volunteers defensive coordinator Derrick Ansley spoke to the media on Tuesday in a press conference setting. This was Ansley’s first full availability since joining the staff.… MORE
Vol Report: UT Fans, Bond with Pruitt Brought Ansley Back to Rocky Top
Ansley said his relationship with head coach Jeremy Pruitt and the lure of Tennessee’s campus, resources and fanbase was strong enough to pull him back to the college game.… MORE
Jeremy Pruitt Press Conference Transcript and Video Download – April 9
Vols Football coach Jeremy Pruitt met with the media on Monday to kickoff the final week of 2019 spring practice. Here is the written transcript. … MORE
Grant Williams Press Conference (4.9.19)
Grant Williams announced his intent to enter the NBA Draft process – but left the door open for a return for his senior season. Read the written transcript. … MORE
Tennessee Tabs Harper To Return Home, Lead Lady Vol Basketball
Harper becomes only the third Lady Vol head coach in the NCAA era of women’s basketball. … MORE
Video: Jeremy Pruitt on OL “It’s not where we want to be, but there is a lot of positives”
Tennessee head football coach Jeremy Pruitt spoke to the media for the final time ahead of Saturday’s spring game.… MORE
Video: Grant Williams on testing NBA Draft waters “Who would have thought a chubby kid from Charlotte, NC would be doing this?”
Tennessee men’s basketball forward Grant Williams held a press conference Tuesday to announce his future and discuss the process and factors involved.… MORE
Jimmy’s blog: Barnes might be only coach to turn down UCLA and Kentucky
UCLA deal hit snap with buyout … MORE
Statement from Tennessee Director of Athletics Phillip Fulmer
Statement form UT AD Phillip Fulmer on coach Rick Barnes. … MORE
Jimmy’s blog: UT should pay what it takes to keep Barnes
Is Barnes willing to re-start clock on the West Coast?… MORE
Barnes Named Werner Naismith College Coach of the Year
Barnes becomes the first Tennessee men’s coach to win the award, adding to the five honors held by legendary Lady Vols head coach, the late Pat Summitt.… MORE
Vols Use Dominant Pitching Performance to Even Series with No. 5 Mississippi State
A masterful pitching performance from the duo of Zach Linginfelter and Redmond Walsh led Tennessee to a 2-1 victory over No. 5 Mississippi State on Saturday night at Lindsey Nelson Stadium.… MORE
#5/7 Lady Vols Drop Series Opener to #13/14 Auburn, 10-5
In a top-15 matchup, No. 5/7 Tennessee fell to No. 13/14 Auburn, 10-5, at Sherri Parker Lee Stadium on Saturday afternoon.… MORE
