Vols linebacker Henry To’o To’o talked to the media after Tennessee’s 24-13 loss at Arkansas.
WATCH: Henry To’o To’o postgame after loss at Arkansas
WATCH: Eric Gray postgame after UT loss at Arkansas
Vols running back Eric Gray talked to the media after Tennessee’s 24-13 loss at Arkansas.
Jimmy’s blog: Vols collapse in 2nd half again, fall to Arkansas
By Jimmy Hyams
After a near perfect first half, Tennessee was perfectly awful on offense in the second half.
In the final 30 minutes, Tennessee couldn’t convert third downs, couldn’t stop third downs, and couldn’t score.
Those struggles allowed Arkansas (3-3) to rally from a 13-0 deficit to upend the Vols (2-4) Saturday night in Fayetteville, Ark., 24-13.
UT’s fourth consecutive defeat was particularly unsettling for coach Jeremy Pruitt.
Losing to a program in a one-year rebuild isn’t a good look when you’re three years into a rebuild.
The Hogs outscored the Vols 24-0 in the second half, continuing a disturbing trend. In the last four games, opponents have whipped UT 88-7 in the second half.
That fact is not lost on sophomore running back Eric Gray.
“We definitely talked about it,’’ said Gray, who rushed for 123 yards and a touchdown on 31 carries.
“That’s one of our maxims: keep in there for 60 minutes, strain, play hard and make sure you play the whole game.’’
The Vols (2-4) did exactly what they needed to do in the first half. They ran the ball effectively, converted four of their first five third-downs, controlled time of possession by nearly 10 minutes and shutout Arkansas by keeping the Hogs’ offense on the sideline.
But in the second half, Arkansas seized momentum with a 17-play touchdown drive, Vols quarterback Jarrett Guarantano suffered what appeared to be a head injury on the initial series of the second half, and the Hogs hit three splash plays that resulted in a 14-13 lead it never relinquished.
After Guarantano’s injury, Tennessee played quarterbacks Brian Maurer (0-for-4 passing) then Harrison Bailey (6-for-9 for 65 yards) but couldn’t manufacture any points.
Down by 11, the Vols were in position to kick a 42-yard field goal with about five minutes left, but Pruitt went for it on fourth-and-4 and the failed attempt sealed the deal.
Why not kick a field goal to cut the deficit to a one-possession score?
“We felt like it was a good spot to get a first down,’’ Pruitt said. “We knew needed two scores and it was 4th-and-3.’’
Pruitt also said kicker Brent Cimaglia had been nursing an undisclosed injury and even though he had kicked a 49-yard field goal, Pruitt wasn’t as confident he could make another from 40-plus.
When UT marched to the Arkansas 10-yard line in the final seconds, it did little good, since the Vols needed two scores.
“I’m not disappointed,’’ said Pruitt, who guided UT to an 8-5 record after a 2-5 start last year. “I’m pissed off.
“I’ve been a part of a lot of (successful) programs. I know how to get there. We’ve got to play at a higher level.
“The execution part is not where it needs to be at, and that’s my fault, not the players’ fault. We’ve got to be able to execute at a higher level if we want to finish the way we want to finish.’’
The outlook isn’t bright. Tennessee’s quarterback play has been spotty. Its second-half play has been downright awful. And the last four opponents: top-10 Texas A&M, top 25 Auburn, winless Vanderbilt and top-10 Florida.
There’s a chance UT could go 1-3 in its last four games. That would create quite an uproar among the Vol faithful.
“Maybe we haven’t played our best,’’ Pruitt said. “Maybe we haven’t coached our best.’’
The question is: Why not?
Why has a team that had so much promise entering the season, that ended 2019 on a six-game win streak and a bowl win, not improved?
It’s hard to argue that you’re closing the gap on Alabama when you can’t beat Kentucky or Arkansas.
And it’s hard to beat Kentucky and Arkansas when you get average to inferior quarterback play.
Until UT upgrades that position, it won’t compete in the East.
And it might go 3-7 this season.
“I believe in these guys,’’ Pruitt said. “We’ll get it fixed.’’
You better hurry. Because the Aggies are playing like one of the top four teams in the SEC and Auburn’s last outing was a 48-11 demolition of LSU.
Tennessee linebacker Henry To’o To’o said the Vols had a good mindset at halftime.
“Whenever you’re winning by 13 points you have confidence,’’ To’o To’o said. “But you can never let your foot off the gas. You can never count anybody out.’’
Did UT let its foot off the gas?
“We gave up a 13-point lead,’’ To’o to’o said. “So in my opinion, yes we did.’’
And it cost the Vols a heart-breaking defeat against a rebuilding program in Year One.
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WATCH: Pruitt postgame after 24-13 loss to Arkansas
Vols head coach Jeremy Pruitt held his postgame press conference after Tennessee’s 24-13 loss at Arkansas.
Week 7 SEC football score predictions; a near must-win game for Vols, UF/UGA grudge match
By Vince Ferrara / @VinceSports
Each week, I’ll share my predictions and info on SEC football games.
Below is broadcast info and analysis for Week 7 in the SEC.
These are straight-up winners only. The point spread is just as a barometer for how big of a favorite or underdog each team is.
2020 SEC Week 5 Game Prediction Record: 5-1 (83%)
2020 SEC Season Prediction Record: 27-9 (75%)
2019 SEC Game Prediction Record: 103-20 (84%)
NOVEMBER OPENS SECOND HALF OF SEC SEASON
SATURDAY, November 7
Florida (3-1, 3-1 SEC) vs. Georgia (4-1, 4-1 SEC)
Series: UGA leads, 52,43-2
3:30 p.m. ET • CBS
Last: UGA, 24-17 (2019 in Jacksonville)
Jacksonville, Fla. • TIAA Bank Field (82,871)
Sirius: 206/119 • XM: 191/192
Point Spread: Georgia -3
Vince’s View: Even though Georgia was my preseason pick to win the East, the Bulldogs have controlled the series recently and Florida hasn’t been flawless, I’m going with the Gators. UGA’s defense is perhaps the best in the country, but they’ve given up some passing yards and the scoring D is only 55th. Plus, no Richard LeCounte II in the UGA secondary. My biggest concern with Georgia is the offense. The QB play is big-game flaw. No WR George Pickens again. The run game is decent but not unstoppable like past years. Florida’s Kyle connection will make enough winning plays to take control of the SEC East.
Score Prediction: Florida 31 Georgia 21
Vanderbilt (0-4, 0-4 SEC) at Mississippi State (1-4, 1-4 SEC)
Series: MSU leads, 13-7-2
3:30 p.m. ET • SEC Network
Last: MSU, 51-0 (2014 in Starkville)
Starkville, Miss. • Davis Wade Stadium at Scott Field (61,337)
Sirius: 133 • XM: 390/190
Point Spread: Mississippi State -18 ½
Vince’s View: Ugh. What do you do with this one? Mississippi State can’t score. Vanderbilt can’t score or stop anybody. As long as Vandy doesn’t try the Bo Pellini man coverage approach against the Bulldogs offense, it should be ugly (understatement) and low scoring.
Score Prediction: Mississippi State 17 Vanderbilt 9
Texas A&M (4-1, 4-1 SEC) at South Carolina (2-3, 2-3 SEC)
Series: TAMU leads, 6-0
7 p.m. ET • ESPN
Last: TAMU, 30-6 (2019 in College Station)
Columbia, S.C. • Williams-Brice Stadium (80,250)
Sirius: 81/206 • XM: 81/191
Point Spread: Texas A&M -7 ½
Vince’s View: I’m surprised at the line not being more in the Aggies’ favor. South Carolina has been competitive and coming off an open week. Texas A&M is relying more on the run game which keeps them balanced and aides QB Kellen Mond.
Score Prediction: Texas A&M 38 South Carolina 24
Tennessee (2-3, 2-3 SEC) at Arkansas (2-3, 2-3 SEC)
Series: UT leads, 13-5
7:30 p.m. ET • SEC Network
Last: ARK, 24-20 (2015 in Knoxville)
Fayetteville, Ark. • Reynolds Razorback Stadium (72,000)
Sirius: 133 • XM: 390/190
Point Spread: Tennessee -1
Vince’s View: Tennessee absolutely needed the open week like week to try and reset, make-up missed practices and try to save the season. That being said, there’s no guarantee that it helps. If UT isn’t much improved with two weeks of prep and schemes, that’s a real indictment of the coaching staff and the chemistry. I would be surprised if we don’t see Key Lawrence play a lot in this game to try to fix the various issues in the secondary. He’s been bounced around when available and Pruitt says they’ve worked him at that revolving door Star position. The tackling, the pass rush, the QB play, the wide receivers getting off press coverage, the lack of dominance by the 5-star littered o-line…the areas that need improvement are many. Arkansas does some things offensively that have given UT problems, like slants and attacking the middle of the field. Feleipe Franks has typically played well vs. UT. The Vols cannot lose the turnover margin. This team isn’t talented or explosive enough to overcome those things. It will rise the fan base to a boiling point if it happens, but I think Arkansas wins this game. If so, with vs. Texas A&M, at Auburn, at Vanderbilt and vs. Florida remaining, where are the non-Commodores wins? COVID-19 year or not, many fans won’t stand for 3-7 in year three under Jeremy Pruitt.
Score Prediction: Arkansas 24 Tennessee 23
Open: Alabama (6-0, 6-0 SEC); Auburn (4-2, 4-2 SEC); Kentucky (2-4, 2-4 SEC); LSU (2-3, 2-3 SEC); Ole Miss (2-4, 2-4 SEC); Missouri (2-3, 2-3 SEC)
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Luke Combs Says Garth’s Absence From CMA Entertainer of the Year Category Will Keep Him Wondering
As professional wrestler Ric Flair once so eloquently stated, “To be the man, you’ve gotta beat the man.”
It sounds like Luke Combs subscribes to Flair’s philosophy, although he will have to best two men and two women to take home this year’s CMA Entertainer of the Year Award on Nov. 11. Even if he accomplishes the monumental feat, he says he will still wonder, “Well, maybe it was me, but maybe it was someone else.” That someone else is Garth Brooks.
In July, Garth held a virtual press conference to announce that he was respectfully withdrawing his name from future nominations for the CMA Entertainer of the Year Award. Garth won his record-setting seventh CMA Entertainer of the Year Award in 2019.
“It made winning CMA Entertainer of the Year not that much fun,” said Garth, referring to his 2019 win in which he received backlash for winning the award many fans thought Carrie Underwood deserved.
When the 2020 CMA Awards were announced on Sept. 1, Garth got his wish. He was excluded from the Entertainer of the Year category that now features Eric Church, Luke Combs, Miranda Lambert, Carrie Underwood and Keith Urban.
While Luke is honored to be nominated for Entertainer of the Year, he told host Elaina Smith of Nights With Elaina that if he wins the award, he will always wonder.
“I understand [Garth’s] move for sure,” says Luke. “But then I also think to myself, when you’re in that conversation [for Entertainer of the Year], I have this competitive nature, I don’t just want to be the best, I want to beat the best, too. So I don’t want to sit at home and go, ‘Well, maybe it was me, but maybe it was somebody else.’”
In addition to Entertainer of the Year, Luke is nominated for Male Vocalist of the Year, Single of the Year (“Beer Never Broke My Heart”), Album of the Year (What You See Is What You Get), Song of the Year (“Even Though I’m Leaving”) and Song of the Year (“I Hope You’re Happy Now”).
Tune in to the CMA Awards on ABC on Nov. 11,
photo by Curtis Hilbun, AFF-USA.com
Vols Announce Bulk of 2020-21 Basketball Schedule
The Tennessee basketball program announced the bulk of its schedule Friday, confirming its 18-game Southeastern Conference slate along with seven non-conference contests.
Two additional early-season, non-conference games are expected to be added to the schedule in the coming days, giving UT a final total of 27 regular-season games.
Tennessee opens the season by hosting a three-team event during the week of Thanksgiving. Charlotte and VCU join the Vols for a round-robin competition during which each team will play two games. The event will be branded as “The Volunteer Classic” as a tribute to the popular home tournament Tennessee hosted from 1966-89.
The Volunteers—ranked among the preseason top 15 in several unofficial preseason polls—will later host four consecutive home games at Thompson-Boling Arena immediately prior to entering SEC play.
During an 11-day stretch in December, Tennessee welcomes Cincinnati (Dec. 12), Appalachian State (Dec. 15), Tennessee Tech (Dec. 19) and USC Upstate (Dec. 22) to Rocky Top.
That homestand leads into SEC play, which begins for the Vols on Dec. 30 at Missouri—which is one of five foes UT faces twice this season. Tennessee’s other home-and-home opponents are Florida, Kentucky, South Carolina and Vanderbilt.
Tennessee’s nine SEC home games are against (in order) Alabama, Arkansas, Vanderbilt, Missouri, Mississippi State, Florida, South Carolina, Kentucky and Georgia.
The previously announced SEC/Big 12 Challenge game against Kansas on Jan. 30 gives the Vols a three-game homestand to conclude the month of January.
Just as it did during its SEC Championship season in 2018, Tennessee will play its home finale against Georgia on March 3. All 14 league teams then will converge in Nashville for the SEC Tournament March 10-14 at Bridgestone Arena.
The week prior to the SEC Tournament has been left open as a potential window for games that may be postponed throughout conference play.
Selection Sunday on March 14 sets the table for the NCAA Tournament March 16 through April 5.
Tennessee’s adjusted-seating ticket plan was announced earlier this week, and ticket-offer emails will be sent, in descending rank order, beginning Tuesday. Details about new gameday guidelines at Thompson-Boling Arena can be found HERE.
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Football Preview: Refreshed Vols Head to Arkansas to Battle Razorbacks
A refreshed and revitalized Tennessee is back in action this Saturday after a productive open week. The Volunteers travel to Fayetteville to take on the Arkansas Razorbacks at 7:30 p.m. ET (SEC Network).
UT will look to snap its three-game skid and start the second half of its schedule on a high note.
BROADCAST INFO
Saturday’s game will take place in primetime with Tom Hart (PxP), Jordan Rodgers (analyst) and Cole Cubelic (sideline) calling the action on the SEC Network starting at 7:30 p.m. ET.
Fans can also listen to Tennessee’s official radio broadcast on the Vol Network (WIVK-FM 107.7/WNML-FM 99.1) and satellite radio (XM Ch. 390, Internet Ch. 980).
Bob Kesling (PxP), Tim Priest (analyst) and Brent Hubbs (analyst) will call the action, with Kasey Funderburg handling sideline duties. The “Kickoff Call-In Show” begins at 6 p.m. ET.
NEED TO KNOW
Open Date Success
Tennessee has a history of success following its open dates under head coach Jeremy Pruitt. The Vols are 2-1 following bye weeks since 2018, including a road upset at No. 21 Auburn in Pruitt’s first season. UT fell to No. 4 Georgia after its first open week last season, but defeated Missouri on the road following its second bye week of the year. Jarrett Guarantano threw for a career-high 415 yards in the 24-20 win over the Tigers, joining Tyler Bray (2012) and Peyton Manning (1996 & 1997) as the only three quarterbacks in program history to pass for more than 400 yards in a game.
November Reign
The Vols have won four straight games during the month of November dating back to last season and hold a 6-2 overall record (4-2 SEC) in November during Pruitt’s tenure. In six of those eight games, UT has held opponents to 20 points or less.
Hyatt Looking to Build Off Breakout Performance
Highly touted freshman wideout Jalin Hyatt showed why coaches were so excited about his potential during a breakout performance against No. 2 Alabama. The Irmo, South Carolina, native made two catches for a career high 86 yards against the Crimson Tide. On Hyatt’s first catch, he sped past the secondary for his first-career touchdown catch on a 38-yard pass from Guarantano in the second quarter. Hyatt added a career-long 48-yard reception in the second half, as well. Hyatt ranks third on the team with 134 receiving yards and is averaging a team-high 26.8 yards per reception entering Saturday’s tilt at Arkansas.
Defense Creating Negative Plays
Tennessee enters Saturday’s contest against the Razorbacks ranked sixth in the SEC in tackles for loss with 29, an average of 5.8 per game. Eight Vols have recorded multiple tackles for loss this season, led by sophomore linebacker Henry To’o To’o (5.0) and senior outside linebacker Deandre Johnson (3.5). A total of 17 players on the roster have at least half a tackle for loss this season. The 29 TFLs are UT’s most through the first five games of a season since 2017 (32).
The Vols have also registered a sack in 13 consecutive games dating back to last season. Tennessee ranks sixth in the SEC with 2.0 sacks per game this year and has had a total of seven players record at least half a sack this season. Johnson leads the team and ranks fifth in the conference with 3.5 sacks.
SERIES HISTORY
Vols lead series, 13-5
Tennessee holds a 13-5 advantage in the all-time series, including a 5-3 record on the road. However, the Vols will be looking to end a two-game losing streak to the Razorbacks and pick up their first victory in the series since a 34-13 win in Knoxville back in 2007. This will be the first meeting between the two programs since a 24-20 victory for Arkansas in 2015.
ABOUT ARKANSAS
Under the direction of first-year head coach Sam Pittman, the Razorbacks have exceeded expectations so far this season despite entering Saturday’s contest with a 2-3 record. Following a season-opening loss to Georgia, the Hogs defeated then No. 16 ranked Mississippi State on the road to snap a 20-game SEC losing streak. Arkansas has also beaten Ole Miss (33-21) and nearly upset No. 13 Auburn on the road, as well.
The Razorbacks’ offense is led by redshirt senior quarterback Feleipe Franks. The Florida transfer has completed 66.0% of his passes for 1,213 yards, 11 touchdowns and just three interceptions. Franks has a deep group of wide receivers to throw to, led by sophomore Treylon Burks, who has 29 receptions for 366 yards and four touchdowns. The 1-2 punch of Trelon Smith and Rakeem Boyd lead the Hogs’ ground attack. Smith leads the team with 251 rushing yards and also ranks fourth in receiving yards (114) while Boyd has rushed for 188 yards and two touchdowns.
Arkansas’ defense has been extremely opportunistic this season, forcing and SEC best 13 turnovers through five games. The Razorbacks also lead the conference and rank 11th nationally in turnover margin (1.20). Redshirt freshman defensive back Hudson Clark leads the SEC with three interceptions while Greg Brooks Jr. and Joe Foucha aren’t far behind with two each. Redshirt senior linebacker Grant Morgan leads the team with 58 tackles and five tackles for loss. Junior linebacker Bumper Pool ranks second on the squad with 50 tackles and four tackles for loss.
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Fulkerson Earns Spot on Karl Malone Award Watchlist
Tennessee senior John Fulkerson is among 20 Division I standouts nominated for the 2021 Karl Malone Award. He is one of four preseason candidates from the SEC who will compete throughout the season for this prestigious honor, presented annually to the best power forward in the country.
Former Vol and current Boston Celtics forward Grant Williams was named a top five finalist for the Karl Malone Award in 2019.
Named after Hall of Famer and former Louisiana Tech standout Karl Malone, the award, now in its seventh year, recognizes the top power forward in the country. Players can play their way on and off the nomination list at any point during the season.
Last season, Fulkerson established himself in his junior campaign as a top contributor for the Vols, leading the team in scoring (13.7 ppg), field-goal percentage (.612) and rebounding (5.9 rpg). His .612 field-goal percentage was the fourth-best single-season percentage in program history, trailing only legendary VFLs Bernard King, Reggie Johnson and Dale Ellis—an impressive feat considering the shortened 2020 season. Fulkerson also made the coaches’ All-SEC second team.
Fan voting for the 2021 Julius Erving Award goes live on Friday, Nov. 6. The list of candidates will be trimmed to just 10 players in late January, and the top five finalists will be presented to Malone and the Hall of Fame selection committee in February. The winner of the 2021 Karl Malone Award will be announced on April 9.
The Karl Malone Award is one of five collegiate position-specific awards sponsored annually by the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame. Earlier this week, Tennessee senior Yves Pons was named a candidate for the 2021 Julius Erving Small Forward of the Year Award.
2021 Karl Malone Power Forward of the Year Award Candidates
Mark Vital, Baylor
Aamir Simms, Clemson
Matthew Hurt, Duke
Drew Timme, Gonzaga
Trayce Jackson-Davis, Indiana
Isaiah Jackson, Kentucky
Trendon Watford, LSU
Tre Mitchell, UMass
Garrison Brooks, North Carolina
Seth Towns, Ohio State
Brady Manek, Oklahoma
Hasahn French, Saint Louis
Sandro Mamukelashvili, Seton Hall
Oscar da Silva, Stanford
John Fulkerson, Tennessee
Greg Brown, Texas
Kevin Marfo, Texas A&M
Jeremiah Robinson-Earl, Villanova
Oscar Tshiebwe, West Virginia
Nate Reuvers, Wisconsin
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UT Finalizes Adjusted-Seating Ticket Plan for Basketball
To align with state and local social-distancing guidelines for public gatherings, Tennessee Athletics has finalized its adjusted seating model for the 2020-21 basketball season at Thompson-Boling Arena. Pending the status of the pandemic, our hope is that this plan is only required for one season and that Thompson-Boling Arena can return to its traditional seating model next year.
While an exact figure is dependent on the final configuration of patron seating pods, Thompson-Boling Arena’s gameday capacity this season will be approximately 4,000—or close to 18 percent. This aligns with Southeastern Conference indoor event recommendations, which call for at least six feet of physical distance between groups as well as a 12-foot buffer zone encircling essential personnel located in and around the playing floor.
“Despite having gone through a similar process for football earlier this fall, the reality that we will be unable to welcome all of our ticket holders into Thompson-Boling Arena this basketball season remains saddening,” Tennessee Director of Athletics Phillip Fulmer said. “There’s no easy way to adjust to the circumstances we find ourselves in. But we’ve been thoughtful and deliberate in attempting to offer attendance opportunities to as many of our season-ticket holders as possible while also maintaining the safest arena environment possible.”
Face coverings (over the nose and mouth) will be required for all fans and gameday staff and must remain in place at all times unless actively eating or drinking.
This season’s home schedule for the Vols will include a handful of non-conference games in November and December, nine SEC contests and a showdown with Kansas as part of the SEC/Big 12 Challenge. The Lady Vols’ home schedule is highlighted by eight SEC games and a Hall of Fame revival series clash with UConn and also will include additional non-conference tilts.
Tickets for both Vols and Lady Vols basketball will be offered as season tickets, with priority based on Tennessee Fund annual gift amount and rank order.
Additional groups who may receive priority for non-premium ticket allocation status for basketball include donors who contributed to the construction or renovation of Thompson-Boling Arena, made basketball-specific gifts to the Campaign for Comprehensive Excellence or made gifts to the Campaign for Tennessee Basketball.
Regardless of one’s decision to opt in or out for this season, everyone who purchased 2020-21 basketball season tickets will retain their status as a season-ticket holder along with their seats of choice when the 2021-22 renewal process begins.
In order to accommodate as many ticket accounts as possible, quantity caps will be placed on most donor accounts—ranging from eight to two based on donor segment—and there will be significantly fewer tickets allocated for university and internal use. Visiting teams will receive 80 tickets per game.
Sections 128-130 will be designated for UT student seating for men’s games, and students will occupy section 129 for women’s games, with the UTK Office of Student Life overseeing ticket allocation and physical distancing measures in those areas. Students can request single-game tickets via BigOrangeTix.edu.
Last month, basketball ticket holders were given the opportunity to opt in or out for the 2020-21 season. Those who indicated a preference to attend will be segmented according to their Tennessee Fund annual gift amount and rank order. Starting Tuesday, Nov. 10, donors in descending segments/groups will receive an email from [email protected] offering tickets in a specific location (likely different than their seats of original intent) and a deadline by which they must accept or decline the ticket offer. If no response is received by the deadline, the tickets will automatically be declined. Please note that the deadline to respond will be 24 hours from when the email offer is sent. Donors who purchased tickets for both men’s and women’s basketball will receive two separate emails. This group email process could take up to a week to complete but could conclude sooner. All donors and ticket holders are encouraged to ensure that [email protected] is an approved sender to avoid having the ticket offer email directed to a junk or spam folder.
Those who decline tickets will receive an email outlining options on how to manage the ticket and donation funds associated with their account. They will have the option to 1) donate their 2020-21 ticket payment and donation to the Tennessee Fund as a tax-deductible contribution, 2) have their 2020-21 ticket payment and donation carry over for the 2021-22 basketball season, or 3) receive a refund for the price of their tickets and donation, if applicable.
Details about the Student-Athlete Volunteer Excellence (S.A.V.E.) Fund will be included in that email. Gifts supporting the S.A.V.E. Fund provide critical resources necessary to deliver a world-class experience to Tennessee’s more than 600 student-athletes while impacting the long-term success of UT’s comprehensive athletics program.
After each donor segment’s deadline passes, tickets will be offered and assigned to the next segment of donors. This process will continue until ticket offers are provided to all season-ticket holders or until the adjusted capacity is reached. As donors decline tickets throughout that process, ticket-offer opportunities extend to more individuals. Any ticket inventory that remains after offers have been extended to all season-ticket holders will be sold on a single-game basis as inventory allows.
IMPORTANT REMINDERS
Regardless of whether or not they attend games this season, everyone who purchased 2020-21 basketball season tickets will retain their status as a season-ticket holder along with their renewed seats (seats of 2020-21 intent) when the 2021-22 renewal process begins.
Tennessee has outlined detailed guidelines for fan health and safety at Thompson-Boling Arena this season. Those guidelines, which align with previously announced SEC guidelines, can be accessed HERE.
As soon as possible, fans who previously purchased 2020-21 Tennessee basketball tickets should ensure that [email protected] is recognized by their email client as a “safe sender” so that time-sensitive ticket-offer emails are not directed to a junk or spam folder.
Ticket holders who receive a ticket-offer email have 24 hours to respond or their tickets will be declined.
Fans who receive ticket-offer emails from [email protected] should be sure to look closely at the seat location listed in the ticket offer, as the location likely will be different than their original seats of intent.
Suite, loge and floor-seat ticket holders will receive information about their options for this season but are encouraged to contact the Tennessee Fund if they have additional questions.
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