KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee baseball team’s fall scrimmage against Alabama has been moved to Sunday at 12:30 p.m. ET at Lindsey Nelson Stadium due to impending weather in Saturday morning’s forecast.
First pitch between UT and Alabama is set for 12:30 p.m. ET. Admission and parking for the game will be FREE.
In place of the originally scheduled game against the Crimson Tide on Saturday, the Vols will play an intrasquad scrimmage from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. ET. College football games will be broadcast on the videoboard and fans will also have the opportunity to meet Tennessee’s players following the scrimmage.
Concessions will not be available for either scrimmage, but fans are welcome to bring their own food and drinks into the stadium.
Following Sunday’s game, the last chance to see Tennessee in action this fall is during its three-game intrasquad Orange and White Fall World Series, which is scheduled to take place from Oct. 31 through Nov. 2 at Lindsey Nelson Stadium.
Tennessee Lady Vols basketball head coach Holly Warlick met with the media in the main media broadcast room at the 2018-2019 SEC Basketball Media Days in Birmingham, AL.
Tennessee Athletics has a rich history of supporting East Tennessee’s active military members and veterans and is proud to announce “Salute to Service” weekend Nov. 9-11 and additional military initiatives.
POW/MIA Chair of Honor
Installed in Neyland Stadium for the 2018 season and beyond, the POW/MIA Chair of Honor is a single black chair which will remain unoccupied in honor of service members declared as prisoners of war or those missing in action. The Chair of Honor symbolizes that there will be a place saved in Neyland Stadium awaiting their return. The POW/MIA Chair of Honor was unveiled earlier this season for the Florida game on the heels of National POW/MIA Recognition Day. The Chair of Honor is located in the north upper endzone, to provide an expansive view of the gameday and pageantry in Neyland Stadium.
Volunteer of the Game
A new initiative announced earlier this fall, Tennessee Athletics is proud to recognize a pre-selected service member or veteran as the “Volunteer of the Game” at each football home game. The Volunteer of the Game honors the history of the Tennessee Volunteers nickname and the proud heritage of The Volunteer State.
Seats for Service Members
Fans now can team-up with Tennessee Athletics to help East Tennessee service members, veterans and their families enjoy a game in Neyland Stadium by contributing to the purchase of a ticket for a service member. Just $35 purchases a single ticket, and contributions of any amount will be combined to purchase seats. Tennessee Athletics will match every ticket purchased for the Kentucky game, up to 750 tickets. Tickets to the Tennessee-Kentucky football game on Nov. 10 will be donated directly to 10 local and state military and veterans’ organizations that Tennessee Athletics has identified as longstanding partners (the same was done for the UTEP game on Sept. 15). Fans interested in contributing to “Seats for a Service Members” are encouraged to call 1-800-332-VOLS.
Tennessee Athletics does not facilitate individual requests for tickets. Rather, tickets are distributed directly to UTAD partner organizations.
Salute to Service Weekend – Nov. 9-11
In conjunction with Veterans Day and to recognize the sacrifice of Tennessee fans who have served or are currently serving in all branches of the military, Tennessee Athletics is proud to host its first-ever Salute to Service Weekend on Rocky Top, spanning three days and three games.
Men’s Basketball vs. Louisiana – Nov. 9
When the defending SEC Champion Volunteers host the Ragin’ Cajuns on Friday, Nov. 9, current military members and veterans may present a Military ID or DD 214 at Gate C, Gate E or the ticket tent located on Phillip Fulmer Way prior to entering Thompson-Boling Arena for complimentary admission for themselves and any immediate family members.
Halftime of that game features the Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon – a 24-man rifle platoon that performs a unique precision drill exhibition. This highly disciplined platoon exemplifies the professionalism associated with the United States Marine Corps.
Also on Friday, Nov. 9, the “Remembering Our Fallen Memorial” will be displayed on UT’s Pedestrian Walkway to pay tribute to those who made the ultimate sacrifice while wearing our country’s uniform.
The memorial includes 31 Tribute Towers with photos of more than 5,000 of our nation’s fallen since Sept. 11, 2001. The memorial was unveiled nationally at the steps of the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C., in September 2017.
In addition to complimentary admission for active military and veterans, free parking and shuttle service is available from UT’s Ag Campus.
Additional game promotions will be updated at UTSports.com/FanExperience.
Football vs. Kentucky – Nov. 10
Complimentary tickets purchased—along with those matched by Tennessee Athletics—through the Seats for Service Members initiative will be donated to East Tennessee military and veterans organizations to attend Tennessee’s football clash with Kentucky on Nov. 10.
On that date, the United States Marine Corps celebrates its 243rd birthday. On Nov. 10, 1775, a Corps of Marines was created by a resolution of Continental Congress.
The Pride of the Southland Marching Band will perform a special halftime show dedicated to Veterans that will include a performance by the Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon.
Plans for a flyover performed by the 134th Air Refueling Wing, a unit of the Tennessee Air National Guard stationed at McGhee Tyson, are in the works, but are dependent on kickoff time and conditions.
To purchase tickets to the Salute to Service game, visit AllVols.com.
Women’s Basketball vs. Presbyterian – Nov. 11
When the Lady Vols host Presbyterian on Sunday, Nov. 11, current military members and veterans may present a Military ID or DD 214 at Gate C, Gate E or the ticket tent located on Phillip Fulmer Way prior to entering Thompson-Boling Arena for complimentary admission for themselves and any immediate family members.
Fans in attendance wishing to show their support for veterans, may stop by the Kids’ Corner located on the arena concourse at Gate F / Section 116 during pregame to write or draw a card for a Tennessee veteran. Cards will be delivered to East Tennessee VA centers and clinics.
During a scheduled timeout in the game, a deserving family from each branch of the military will be recognized on the court to honor and celebrate Military Family Appreciation Month.
And in conjunction with the Office of UT Veterans Services, one “Lady Vet” will be selected to enjoy the game from premium seats with access to the Ray Mears Courtside Club.
In addition to complimentary admission for active military and veterans, free parking and shuttle service is available from UT’s Ag Campus.
Additional game promotions will be updated at UTSports.com/FanExperience.
Tennessee junior Grant Williams is one of 21 players on the 2019 Karl Malone Power Forward of the Year Award watch list, the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame announced Thursday.
Named after Hall of Famer and former Louisiana Tech standout Karl Malone, the annual honor now in its fifth year recognizes the top power forward in Division I basketball. Previous winners include Deandre Ayton of Arizona (2018), Johnathan Motley of Baylor (2017), Georges Niang of Iowa State (2016) and Montrezl Harrell of Louisville (2015).
Williams is one of five SEC power forwards on the 21-man watch list (complete list below), which will be narrowed to 10 by mid-February. In March, the names of five finalists will be presented to Malone and the Hall of Fame’s selection committee. The winner of the 2019 Karl Malone Award will be announced at the ESPN College Basketball Awards Show after the Final Four in April.
The reigning SEC Player of the Year—bestowed by both the league’s head coached and the Associated Press—Williams last season led the SEC Champion Volunteers in scoring (15.2 ppg), was second in blocks (44) and rebounding (6.0 rpg) and finished fourth in assists (66).
The Charlotte, North Carolina, native ranked ninth in the SEC in scoring (16.1 ppg) and ninth in shooting percentage (.463) during league play despite being regularly double-teamed.
Through two seasons with the Vols, Williams is only 67 points (933) shy of joining Tennessee’s 48-member 1,000-Point Club and currently ranks just outside the top 10 on UT’s all-time career lists for offensive rebounds (14th with 175) and blocks (15th with 105).
For more information on the 2019 Karl Malone Power Forward of the Year Award and the latest updates, log onto www.hoophallawards.com, follow @hoophall on Twitter and Instagram or search #MaloneAward.
Williams’ inclusion on the Karl Malone Award watch list makes him the third Tennessee returning starter to be named to one of Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame’s college awards watch lists. Jordan Bone is on the initial watch list for the 2019 Bob Cousy Point Guard of the Year Award, and Admiral Schofield is a candidate for the 2019 Julius Erving Small Forward of the Year.
2019 Karl Malone Power Forward of the Year Award Watch List
Yoeli Childs, BYU
Zion Williamson, Duke
Juwan Morgan, Indiana
Dedric Lawson, Kansas
Dean Wade, Kansas State
Reid Travis, Kentucky
P.J. Washington, Kentucky
Jordan Murphy, Minnesota
Jordan Brown, Nevada
Luke Maye, North Carolina
Drew McDonald, Northern Kentucky
Chris Silva, South Carolina
Mike Daum, South Dakota State Grant Williams, Tennessee
Devontae Cacok, UNC Wilmington
Bennie Boatwright, USC
Simisola Shittu, Vanderbilt
Eric Paschall, Villanova
Noah Dickerson, Washington
Sagaba Konate, West Virginia
Candidates can play their way onto and off of the list at any point during the season
Due to a “family medical emergency,” Lauren Alaina will not perform on Oct. 19 in Sugar Land, Texas, or Oct. 20 in New Braunfels, Texas, as part of Cole Swindell and Dustin Lynch’s Reason to Drink Another Tour.
Lauren and her teamed shared the cancellation news via Twitter, saying: “Due to a family medical emergency, Lauren Alaina will not be performing at this weekend’s Reason to Drink Another Tour with Cole Swindell and Dustin Lynch. She is grateful for the outpouring of love and support from fans during this time and hopes to see you all soon—Team LA.”
I have always loved to sing. It all started in the church choir. The director saw something in me and suggested to my parents that we look into voice lessons. That is what jump-started it all!
At what age did you realize you wanted to make music your career?
I knew from a young age that I wanted to do something in music, but I didn’t know that it was even a career possibility until I was 16 years old.
Did you study music in school?
I took voice lessons starting in fourth grade and that continued through high school.
Who are some of musical influences?
Miranda Lambert, Dolly Parton and Patsy Cline. The summer that I was 16, all I listened to was Patsy Cline. She’s had a huge influence on my music.
What three words describe you as a musician?
Fun, fresh, relatable.
What would you say is unique about your sound?
I pull from some of my favorite female artists from all genres—Patsy Cline, Aretha Franklin, Camila Cabello—to create a sound that is my own.
What was the first concert you ever attended?
I attended a Celine Dion concert when I was three years old. The first song I ever sang was “My Heart Will Go On.” I called it the “Titanic” song.
What’s the last song you heard that blew you away?
“Space Cowboy” by Kacey Musgraves. Everything about it is great. The lyrics are so honest! I really admire Kacey as an artist and songwriter.
Where is the craziest place you’ve performed?
Summerfest! It is the world’s largest music festival in my hometown of Milwaukee.
What’s the first thing you do after a show?
I go straight the merch table to connect with people. I love getting to know my fans and signing autographs for them.
What’s been your most exciting or unusual fan encounter?
I think it’s always funny to see what people want me to sign. I’ve signed everything from a fan’s cast to a man’s chest—and the weirdest of all was a pregnant belly!
What’s your favorite song to cover?
“Jolene” by Dolly Parton. Dolly is one of my favorite artists, and “Jolene” is a classic song that everyone loves to singalong to.
What family member or friend has been the most supportive of your musical career?
My parents have been so supportive of my music. They both recognized my dreams and talents at a young age, and they did everything they could to help me pursue this career. I’m very lucky to have them.
What does your new single, “Plain Jane,” say about you as an artist?
It’s an honest song about growing pains and becoming comfortable in your own skin. It’s about understanding that everyone is on their own path and to have faith and know God has a plan.
Are you working on a new EP?
Yes, I’ve been in the studio working on a new EP, Strings, with my producer, Marshall Altman. It’s been so fun seeing all of the songs that I’ve written come to life. The EP will be released on Nov. 2. I can’t wait for you guys to hear it. I’ve worked really hard on this one.
What do you have planned this fall and winter?
I’m so thrilled to put out the music that I’ve been working so hard on. It’s going to be so fun to get out on the road and start playing it live. I love the colder weather, so I’m excited to spend time with my friends and family during Thanksgiving and Christmas.
Tennessee men’s basketball coach Rick Barnes met with the media in the main media broadcast room at the 2018-2019 SEC Basketball Media Days in Birmingham, AL.
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – Fresh off a huge road win over No. 21 Auburn last Saturday, Tennessee returns home to host No. 1 Alabama for its first game in Neyland Stadium in nearly a month.
Kickoff for the annual Third Saturday in October rivalry game will feature a national television broadcast on CBS at 3:30 p.m. ET. Brad Nessler (play-by-play) and Gary Danielson (analyst) will be on the call in the booth while Jamie Erdahl will be reporting from the sidelines. Vol Network radio affiliates will have a live audio broadcast with Bob Kesling, Tim Priest and Brent Hubbs. Sirius (Channel 103) and XM satellite radio (Channel 191) will also carry the game.
The Volunteers will be looking to earn their second straight conference victory after defeating Auburn on the Plains last Saturday to snap an 11-game SEC losing streak.
Need to Know
That Was Fast
It took only six games for Jeremy Pruitt to win his first road game over a ranked opponent in his young head-coaching career. No active head coach in the SEC achieved that feat quicker. Jimbo Fisher also beat a ranked team on the road in his sixth game as a head coach (Miami, while at FSU). It took Nick Saban 44 games into his career to accomplish the feat, Kirby Smart 15 games and Will Muschamp 16 games for comparison.
Breakout Performance for JG
Tennessee quarterback Jarrett Guarantano had a breakout performance in the Vols’ upset win over No. 21 Auburn last week. The redshirt sophomore signal caller set or tied career highs in completions (21) attempts (32), passing yards (328) and passing touchdowns (two) against a defense that entered the game ranked sixth nationally in points allowed. Guarantano was especially effective on third down, completing 11-of-14 passes, including going 8-of-8 on 3rd-and-8 or longer. The Lodi, N.J., native was named the Maxwell Award National Player of the Week and the SEC Co-Offensive Player of the Week, and was also named to the PFF College National Team of the Week.
Jennings Displays Knack for Making Clutch Catches
Redshirt junior wideout Jauan Jennings looks to be back to his 2016 form after missing nearly all of last season with an injury he suffered in the season opener. The Murfreesboro, Tenn., native is tied for the team lead with two touchdown catches after snagging a 25-yard, go-ahead touchdown reception in the third quarter against Auburn. Jennings set season highs with five catches for 71 yards in the win over the Tigers. All five of his receptions came on third down with four of them resulting in first downs. Jennings currently ranks second on the team with 17 catches and third with 207 receiving yards.
Vols Rack Up Weekly Honors
The Big Orange had five players garner weekly honors following the team’s upset win at Auburn. Quarterback Jarrett Guarantano earned eight separate honors, including Maxwell Award National Player of the Week and SEC Co-Offensive Player of the Week. Senior Kyle Phillips was named the SEC Defensive Lineman of the Week while Guarantano, Jennings, linebacker Daniel Bituli and defensive back Bryce Thompson were all named to the PFF College SEC Team of the Week.
Series History vs. Alabama
Saturday will mark the 101st meeting between the Vols and Crimson Tide. UT is 38-55-7 all-time in the series and 20-25-1 when the game is played in Knoxville. The Big Orange will be looking to snap an 11-game losing streak to Alabama. The Vols’ last victory in the series was a 16-13 win in Knoxville back in 2006.
About Alabama
Alabama enters Saturday’s contest as the top-ranked team in the nation by the AP Poll and the Amway Coaches’ Poll after starting the season 7-0, including a 4-0 mark in SEC play. Alabama has been dominant on both sides of the ball, ranking in the top 16 nationally in total offense (first), total defense (16th), scoring offense (first), scoring defense (seventh) and passing defense (fifth).
The Tide’s explosive offense has been led by sophomore quarterback Tua Tagovailoa, who leads the country in passing efficiency (248.1) and yards per completion (20.0), while also ranking fourth nationally in touchdown passes (21) and completion percentage (71.5). Tagovailoa has a stable of talented pass catchers, led by fellow sophomore Jerry Jeudy, who leads the nation in yards per reception (27.12), ranks second is receiving touchdowns (nine) and is sixth in receiving yards (705). In total, six Alabama players have caught multiple touchdown passes this season.
The Crimson Tide’s rushing attack has been just as dangerous with the duo of Najee Harris and Damien Harris leading the way. Najee, a sophomore, leads the team with 439 rushing yards while Damien, a senior, isn’t far behind with 423. Junior running back Josh Jacobs leads the team with six rushing touchdowns.
Alabama’s defense is once again one of the best in the country, allowing just 15.1 points per game. The secondary has intercepted 12 passes while the defense has forced 16 total turnovers this season, which ranks sixth in the nation. Senior defensive lineman Isaiah Buggs has lived in opposing teams’ backfields and leads the team with 7.5 sacks and eight tackles for loss. Dylan Moses and Mack Wilson rank second and third on the team in tackles and have combined for eight tackles for loss from the linebacker position. Defensive back Deionte Thompson leads the team with 40 tackles and is one of four players on the team with multiple interceptions.
Carrie Underwood will launch her Cry Pretty Tour 360 in May 2019, but she got the party started early at the CMT Artists of the Year Awards on Oct. 17 as she teamed with future tourmates Runaway June and Maddie & Tae to perform a medley of iconic songs, including:
Tammy Wynette’s “Stand By Your Man”
Dolly Parton’s “9 to 5”
The Judds’ “Rockin’ With the Rhythm of the Rain”
Martina McBride’s “Independence Day”
Faith Hill’s “Wild One”
Reba McEntire’s “Why Haven’t I Heard From You”
Shania Twain’s “Man! I Feel Like a Woman”
Carrie Underwood’s “Cry Pretty”
Watch Carrie, Maddie & Tae and Runaway June perform the medley below.
Born: Brookfield, Wis.
