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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Video: Watch Tennessee football spring practice #13
Here’s video of the University of Tennessee at 2019 spring football practice #13 in Knoxville.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Jimmy’s blog: Barnes might be only coach to turn down UCLA and Kentucky
UCLA deal hit snap with buyout
Statement from Tennessee Director of Athletics Phillip Fulmer
Statement form UT AD Phillip Fulmer on coach Rick Barnes.
Jimmy’s blog: UT should pay what it takes to keep Barnes
Is Barnes willing to re-start clock on the West Coast?
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.
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.
#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.
Rennia Davis Earns WBCA Honorable Mention All-American Distinction
In addition to ranking No. 1 in free throw percentage (.856) among SEC players, Davis stood No. 8 in rebounding (7.7), No. 10 in field goal percentage (.456) and No. 12 in scoring (14.9).
Video: Jarrett Guarantano on Chaney “I really enjoy having him around. He’s a great dude, funny and he’s definitely a great coach.”
Tennessee QB Jarrett Guarantano spoke to the media in a group session on Wednesday ahead of spring football practice 11.
Video: Jauan Jennings on strength & conditioning “I feel like a 150% new player, so I can’t wait”
Tennessee WR Jauan Jennings spoke to the media in a group session on Wednesday ahead of spring football practice 11.
Video: Marquez Callaway on Guarantano “I think he’s doing a better job trying to be a leader”
Tennessee WR Marquez Callaway spoke to the media in a group session on Wednesday ahead of spring football practice 11.
Video: Tyler Byrd on Tee Martin “It’s been extremely exciting because he had that championship mind”
Tennessee WR Tyler Byrd spoke to the media in a group session on Wednesday ahead of spring football practice 11.
Video: Daniel Bituli on facing the offense “They are just very poised this year”
Tennessee LB Daniel Bituli spoke to the media in a group session on Wednesday ahead of spring football practice 11.
Williams Named to Wooden Award All-American Team, Finalist for Wooden Award Trophy
Williams joined Chris Lofton (2008), Dale Ellis (1983) and Ernie Grunfeld (1977) as the only Tennessee players to earn a spot on the prestigious Wooden Award All-American Team.
Video: Pruitt on first team offense in scrimmage “really good tempo, managed the game well, didn’t turn the ball over”
Tennessee head football coach Jeremy Pruitt held his press conference Tuesday after UT’s 10th spring practice. Watch that video below which is courtesy of UT Athletics and VFL Films.
Video: Watch Tennessee Football Spring Practice 10
The Tennessee Volunteers football team was back on the practice field Tuesday afternoon and The Sports Animal was once again there. Watch below.
Williams Named Unanimous Consensus First-Team All-American
The NCAA uses four different entities to designate student-athletes as “consensus” All-Americans: AP, National Association of Basketball Coaches (NABC), Sporting News and United States Basketball Writers Association (USBWA).
James Earns Several Prep Honors, will Enroll in May
Tennessee basketball signee Josiah-Jordan James earned several noteworthy prep honors this spring while completing his senior season at Porter-Gaud School in North Charleston, South Carolina.
Video: Jim Chaney on Guarantano “Jarrett is going to have a good season”
Tennessee football offensive coordinator Jim Chaney spoke with the media for the first time Friday night after spring practice #8. Video is courtesy of UT Athletics and VFL Films.
Vol Report: Chaney Enjoying Spring Practice Back on Rocky Top
Offensive coordinator Jim Chaney said he is enjoying being back on Rocky Top as the Tennessee football program hit the halfway point of spring practice following Friday’s helmet and shorts session at Haslam Field.
Tennessee Football Offensive Coordinator Jim Chaney Press Conference Transcript
Tennessee Football Offensive Coordinator Jim Chaney Press Conference Transcript
Vols’ Impressive Season Comes to a Close in Sweet Sixteen, Fall 99-94 in Overtime to Purdue
Tennessee’s impressive season came to an end Thursday night, as the Vols fell in the Sweet Sixteen to Purdue in overtime, 99-94, at the KFC Yum! Center.
Lady Vol signee Jordan Horston named MVP in McDonald’s All-American Game
University of Tennessee women’s basketball signee Jordan Horston was named the MVP of the 2019 McDonald’s All-American Game on Wednesday evening at State Farm Arena.
Chevrolet Orange and White Game Highlights ‘All Vol Weekend’
Fans are encouraged to make plans to attend the 2019 Chevrolet Orange and White Game at 6 p.m. on April 13 inside Neyland Stadium as part of an “All Vol Weekend,”
Jimmy’s blog: Vols’ terrific season ends in heart-breaking loss to Purdue
But foundation set for future success
Video: Rick Barnes, Admiral Schofield and Grant Williams in postgame press conference
Tennessee coach Rick Barnes and players Admiral Schofield and Grant Williams spoke with the media in the postgame after UT’s 99-94 OT loss to Purdue.
Video: Purdue’s Matt Painter and players in postgame press conference
Purdue coach Matt Painter and players Carsen Edwards and Ryan Cline spoke with the media in the postgame after UT’s 99-94 OT loss to Purdue.
Video: Jordan Bone postgame “No one knows what it feels like to be like this”
Tennessee guard Jordan Bone spoke with the media in the postgame after UT’s 99-94 OT loss to Purdue.
Video: Kyle Alexander postgame “This is the last time I’m ever going to be on the court with these guys”
Tennessee forward Kyle Alexander spoke with the media in the postgame after UT’s 99-94 OT loss to Purdue.
Video: Jordan Bowden postgame on seniors “I just wanted to go far with them. They meant a lot to me, the team and the whole Vol Nation.”
Tennessee guard Jordan Bowden spoke with the media in the postgame after UT’s 99-94 OT loss to Purdue.
Video: Lamonte Turner postgame “We weren’t playing loose. We were playing too uptight.”
Tennessee guard Lamonte Turner spoke with the media in the postgame after UT’s 99-94 OT loss to Purdue.
Video: Grant Williams postgame “Still shocked and speechless”
Tennessee forward Grant Williams spoke with the media in the postgame after UT’s 99-94 OT loss to Purdue.
Video: Admiral Schofield postgame “I’m leaving this program a winner”
There are two versions below. Tennessee guard/forward Admiral Schofield spoke with the media in the postgame after UT’s 99-94 OT loss to Purdue.
Video: Lamonte Turner on Bone’s speed “It’s electric. I don’t think he uses his speed enough.”
Tennessee guard Lamonte Turner spoke with the media on Thursday ahead of UT’s game with Purdue in Louisville.
Video: Jordan Bone on Purdue “They’re a complete team. They’re super lengthy, athletic”
Tennessee guard Jordan Bone spoke with the media on Thursday ahead of UT’s game with Purdue in Louisville.
