Tennessee head football coach Jeremy Pruitt held his weekly Wednesday post-practice press conference to preview the next opponent, Mississippi State.
By Vince Ferrara / @VinceSports
How about one college basketball team, not named Kentucky or Duke, seeing four of it’s starting five advance to the NBA in one season.
That’s happened with the University of Tennessee, courtesy of three draft picks and one signed undrafted free agent.
Because of this rookie class of Vols, UT’s presence in the NBA more than doubled, from 3 to 7, elevating fan interest in the NBA to heights we haven’t seen in many years.
As I do with VFLs in the NFL, I’ll track Vols in the association all season long as well.
Below are the stats and some highlights of UT players in their first exhibition games entering the 2019-2020 season.
Win vs. Charlotte Hornets
18 minutes
5 points
2-of-7 FGs
0-of-3 in 3FGs
1-of-2 FTs
9 rebounds
2 assists
2 turnovers
1 steal
1 block
5 fouls
+14
Next exhibition game: vs. Orlando 10/11
Celtics season opener: at 76ers, Wed. 10/23 at 7:30pm (ESPN)
Loss vs. New York Knicks
19 minutes
0 points
0-of-6 FGs
0-of-4 in 3-pt FGs
6 rebounds
1 assist
2 turnovers
4 fouls
-17
Next exhibition game: vs. Guangzhau Long-Lions 10/9
Wizards season opener: at Dallas, Wed. 10/23 at 8:30pm
Loss vs. Orlando Magic
2 minutes
1 point
0-of-1 FGs
0-of-1 in 3FGs
1-of-1 FTs
1 turnover
1 foul
-13
Next exhibition game: vs. Dallas 10/9
Pistons season opener: at Indiana, Wed. 10/23 at 7pm
Win vs. San Antonio Spurs
Did Not Play
Next exhibition game: at Charlotte 10/9
Heat season opener: vs. Memphis, Wed. 10/23 at 7:30pm
Wun vs. Guangzhau Long-Lions
Started
21 minutes
16 points
6-of-9 FGs
3-of-5 in 3FGs
1-of-1 FTs
3 assists
2 steals
1 foul
+34
Next exhibition game: at Charlotte 10/11
76ers season opener: vs. Celtics, Wed. 10/23 at 7:30pm (ESPN)
Wun vs. Guangzhau Long-Lions
Started
20 minutes
7 points
3-of-6 FGs
0-of-2 in 3FGs
1-of-2 FTs
9 rebounds
4 assists
1 steal
2 fouls
+36
Next exhibition game: at Charlotte 10/11
76ers season opener: vs. Celtics, Wed. 10/23 at 7:30pm (ESPN)
Loss vs. New York Knicks
20 minutes
12 points
5-of-11 FGs
1-of-4 in 3FG
1-of-1 FTs
3 rebounds
3 blocks
1 foul
+2
Next exhibition game: vs. Guangzhau Long-Lions 10/9
Wizards season opener: at Dallas, Wed. 10/23 at 8:30pm
Here are some highlights of the VFLs.
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— Philadelphia 76ers (@sixers) October 8, 2019
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— Boston Celtics (@celtics) October 6, 2019
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Here’s an impressive photo gallery of over 150 images from Tennessee’s Week 5 game at Neyland Stadium against #3 Georgia. Photos are property of Cumulus Broadcasting Knoxville and taken by staff photographer Sam Forman.
Since releasing his self-titled debut album in 1993—and his 14 subsequent studio albums—Tim McGraw has built himself into one of the most successful country stars in history. From “Don’t Take the Girl” and “Real Good Man” to “Live Like You Were Dying” and “Humble and Kind,” Tim’s 29 No. 1 singles on the Billboard Country Airplay chart—not to mention his three Grammys, 16 ACM Awards and 14 CMA Awards—highlight the impact Tim has had on country music over the last three decades.
With his current single, “Thought About You,” cracking the Top 20, Tim told Kix Brooks of American Country Countdown that one of the secrets to his success—and longevity—may be his penchant for pushing his limits.
“I do feel like that I try to push myself every time [I record an album],” says Tim. “I try to push the limits of what I’m capable of doing and push the sounds, and [I’m] always trying to lean forward with my music and create something that’s a little different than what I’ve done before. I certainly—although I’ve probably been guilty of it—I certainly don’t ever want to be that artist that’s imitating themselves. I don’t ever want to do that. I always want to try to discover who I am and where I’m going, and I think that the moment as an artist you’ve figured yourself out completely, then you’re probably done.”
photo by Curtis Hilbun, AFF-USA.com
After getting engaged in May, Midland frontman Mark Wystrach, 39, and Ty Haney, 30, got married on Oct. 8.
Mark shared the news via Instagram, saying, in part: “Got hitched in a quiet lil ceremony today and am mighty proud & delighted to now call @ty_haney, “My wife.”
Ty, who is the founder and CEO of active-wear apparel company Outdoor Voices, also posted on Instagram, noting: “Made it Official 💍💍. Love you Mr. Husbandry @markaroo.”
The couple is also expecting their first child—a baby girl due in November.
Congrats to the couple.
photo by Curtis Hilbun, AFF-USA.com
Lil Nas X and Billy Ray Cyrus took home two trophies for their smash hit, “Old Town Road,” at the BET Hip Hop Awards, which aired on Oct. 8 from Atlanta.
“Old Town Road” won Best Collab/Duo or Group, besting nominations from Cardi B and Bruno Marks (“Please Me”), DJ Khaled, Nipsey Hussle and John Legend (“Higher”) and more.
In addition, the smash hit, which spent a record 19 weeks at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, won Single of the Year, besting nominations from Cardi B (“Money”), Suge (“Dababy”) and more.
“Thank you to the BET Hip Hop Awards and hip hop/rap community for the Best Collab and Single of the Year wins,” said Billy Ray. “You kept OTR at No. 1 for 19 consecutive weeks. More importantly, you made me feel welcomed into your home and world. I’m dedicating these wins to Mr. Nipsey Hussle—a legend gone way too soon.”
“Old Town Road” is nominated for Musical Event of the Year at the upcoming CMA Awards in November.
photo by Tammie Arroyo, AFF-USA.com
Tennessee true freshman offensive lineman Wanya Morris spoke with the media Tuesday, in a group setting, to preview Saturday’s home game vs. Mississippi State.
Tennessee safety Nigel Warrior spoke with the media Tuesday, in a group setting, to preview Saturday’s home game vs. Mississippi State.
Tennessee safety Theo Jackson spoke with the media Tuesday, in a group setting, to preview Saturday’s home game vs. Mississippi State.
Tennessee running back Ty Chandler spoke with the media Tuesday, in a group setting, to preview Saturday’s home game vs. Mississippi State.
