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2 additional SEC games: A look at crossover & strength of schedule models for 2020
SEC logo on hotel side in Birmingham / Credit: 99.1 The Sports Animal Staff By Vince Ferrara / @VinceSports What will the SEC decide to do with the two extra conference games it's adding to the 2020 c...
Syndicated Author Aug 03, 2020

Dilfer on Vols QB commit Salter “This kid can do it all. I think he’ll be a passer first that can beat you with his legs.”
By 99.1 The Sports Animal / @SportsRadioWNMLLipscomb Academy head football coach and Elite 11 head coach Trent Dilfer visited with John and Jimmy on SportsTalk recently. They discussed his decision to...
Syndicated Author Aug 01, 2020

ESPN’s Haubert: ‘You’re really seeing positive things happen for Tennessee on the recruiting trail. A top 10 finish is very likely.”
By 99.1 The Sports Animal Staff / @SportsRadioWNMLESPN National Recruiting Coordinator Craig Haubert joined Heather and Vince on Sports 180 recently to talk UT and SEC recruiting including thoughts on...
Syndicated Author Jul 31, 2020

SEC to play conference-only 2020 season with Sept. 26 start date
Smoke Monday (21) sacks Alabama’s Mac Jones in the first half.Auburn v Alabama Iron Bowl on Saturday, Nov. 30, 2019 in Auburn, Ala.Todd Van Emst/AU Athletics BIRMINGHAM, Alabama (July 30, 2020) ...
Syndicated Author Jul 30, 2020

Statement from Tennessee AD Philip Fulmer on SEC Conference-Only Schedule
Credit: UT Athletics Statement from Tennessee AD Philip Fulmer: Today’s announcement by the Southeastern Conference provides important clarity as it relates to the 2020 football season. The leag...
Syndicated Author Jul 30, 2020

Jimmy’s blog: Dr. Bailes 80 percent sure we will have college, NFL football
By Jimmy Hyams Dr. Julian Bailes of the NorthShore Medical Group in Chicago is one of the nation's foremost authorities on brain injuries. He was the team physician for the Pittsburgh Steelers when Mi...
Syndicated Author Jul 28, 2020

Velus Jones Jr. Named to Paul Hornung Award Watch List
Vols WR/RS Velus Jones Jr / Credit: UT AthleticsLOUISVILLE - Tennessee wide receiver and return specialist Velus Jones Jr. was named to the 2020 Paul Hornung Award Watch List, the Louisville Sports Co...
Syndicated Author Jul 23, 2020

Trey Smith Named to Wuerffel Trophy Watch List
Vols OL Trey Smith / Credit: UT AthleticsFORT WALTON BEACH, Fla. - Tennessee offensive lineman Trey Smith’s efforts off the field continue to be recognized, as the senior has been named to the 2...
Syndicated Author Jul 23, 2020

Lady Vol assistant Lacey Goldwire partnering with Coaches 4 Change
Lady Vols AC Lacey Goldwire / Credit: UT AthleticsKNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Tennessee women’s basketball assistant coach Lacey Goldwire is part of a new social justice initiative called Coaches 4...
Syndicated Author Jul 23, 2020

UT Chancellor Donde Plowman Named to NCAA Presidential Forum
UT Chancellor – Donde Plowman / Credit: UT Athletics University of Tennessee, Knoxville, Chancellor Donde Plowman has been appointed to the NCAA Division I Presidential Forum, becoming the first...
Syndicated Author Jul 23, 2020