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Jeremy Pruitt Press Conference Transcript – Aug. 27, 2018

Jeremy Pruitt met with the media on Monday to kickoff game week against West Virginia.

UT Hoops Teams Assist at Hoops For Hope Event

The Vols and Lady Vols were back in action on the hardwood at Knoxville Christian School on Saturday, sharing their love of basketball with individuals living with Down Syndrome.

Jimmy’s blog: Cubelic loves UT offensive lineman Trey Smith

But SEC Network analyst thinks UT roster among 5 worst in SEC

Vol Network’s “BIG ORANGE HOTLINE” Radio Show Debuts Monday

The Vol Network’s “Big Orange Hotline” radio show debuts for the 2018 football season Monday, August 27 at 8 p.m. Eastern / 7 p.m.

Vols to Face Louisville in NIT Season Tip-Off

All NIT Season Tip-Off games will be played at the Barclays Center and will be televised on ESPN2.

Lady Vols’ 2019 SEC Slate Announced

The 2019 women’s basketball schedule was announced Thursday by the Southeastern Conference office in Birmingham, Ala., providing dates for Tennessee’s league games this season.

Smith Named to Coaches Preseason All-SEC First Team

Trey Smith was named to the Coaches Preseason All-SEC First Team.

2018 Tennessee Football Pre-Season TV Special Debuts Saturday

Catch the Vol Network’s annual pre-season television special providing a behind-the-scenes glimpse at Tennessee football like no one else.

Video: Brandon Johnson likes learning from “Coach YAC”

Tennessee wide receiver Brandon Johnson spoke with the media on Thursday, in a group setting, before practice 18.

Video: Quart’e Sapp talks benefits of coaches teaching concepts

Tennessee linebacker Quart’e Sapp spoke with the media on Thursday, in a group setting, before practice 18.

Video: Daniel Bituli explains what “strain” means to him

Tennessee linebacker Daniel Bituli spoke with the media on Thursday, in a group setting, before practice 18.

Video: Nigel Warrior on coaching staff – “Excellent teachers…they know how to explain it to you”

Tennessee safety Nigel Warrior spoke with the media on Thursday, in a group setting, before practice 18.

Video: Kyle Phillips on WVU – “Our defense is going to have to be on-point to win”

Tennessee defensive end Kyle Phillips spoke with the media on Thursday, in a group setting, before practice 18.

Walk-Through Metal Detectors Now in Use at Thompson-Boling Arena

Tennessee is introducing a new security measure for all events at Thompson-Boling Arena, beginning with UT volleyball matches this weekend.

Smith, Jennings Back to Full Speed on First Day of Classes

The Volunteers are starting to show cohesiveness as a team.

Video: Tennessee football fall practice 17 (WR/TE/OL)

Here is some footage of Tennessee football fall practice 17 in Knoxville Wednesday afternoon. There intentionally is no audio during OL drills. That is not an error.

Jimmy’s blog: Vols have struggled in SEC play over last decade

Vols have winning record v. just 2 SEC teams since 2008

Jimmy’s blog: Rumph says key to recruiting is trust

UT assistant impressed with Vols staff

Video: Tennessee football fall practice 16 (TE/OLB/OL/QB/WR)

Fall practice 16. Knoxville, TN. 8-21-18. There was no footage from practices 14 or 15. There intentionally is no audio during OL drill. That is not an error.

“Vol Calls” Debuts Wednesday Night

“Vol Calls,” the official statewide call-in radio show for University of Tennessee athletics kicks off its 2018-19 season on Wednesday.

All-American Paul Naumoff Dies at 73

Paul Naumoff, co-captain and All-American on the 1966 Tennessee Volunteers football team, died on Friday at the age of 73.

Jimmy’s blog: Henton cleared of charges in `catfishing’ scam

Investigation proves former UT quarterback did nothing wrong

Video: Tennessee football fall practice 13 (DL/OLB/ILB)

Here’s some video from Tennessee football fall practice #13 in Knoxville on Friday. We did not have footage from practice 12. Check back daily for UT football updates.

Lady Vols’ Non-Conference Slate Set

The Tennessee women’s basketball non-conference schedule has been been approved for release.

Jimmy’s blog: Tennessee-WVU could gain bonuses based on ticket sales

Bonus is $400,000 per team if 66,000 tickets sold

Johnson Balances Engineering and Offensive Line for the Vols

Ryan Johnson could swing a hammer before he could walk so it’s no surprise the Tennessee redshirt sophomore offensive lineman is considering entering the family business of building homes after his football career wraps up.

Video: London “hard working and humble” and knows what it takes to win a title

Here is Tennessee running back Madre London speaking with the media in a group setting on Thursday before practice 12.

Video: Wood-Anderson feels high-level JUCO program will help him in SEC

Here is Tennessee tight end Dominick Wood-Anderson speaking with the media in a group setting on Thursday before practice 12.

Video: Kongbo says culture is completely different with more discipline and accountability now at UT

Here is Tennessee outside linebacker Jonathan Kongbo speaking with the media in a group setting on Thursday before practice 12.

Video: Johnson loves the strategy and mental side of o-line play

Here is Tennessee offensive lineman Ryan Johnson speaking with the media in a group setting on Thursday before practice 12.

Video: Baylen Buchanan practicing at three different DB positions

Here is Tennessee defensive back Baylen Buchanan speaking with the media in a group setting on Thursday before practice 12.

Jimmy’s blog: Rumph says UT failure last year has affected Vols

Coach says some players submit like an abused dog

Tennessee’s Running Backs Bond During Competition

Jeremy Pruitt sees his running back unit bonding in the midst of competing every day.

Video: Tennessee football fall practice 11 (ILB/OLB/DL/OL/QB)

Here’s some video from Tennessee football fall practice #11 in Knoxville on Wednesday. There is no audio with the OLs by design. That’s not an error.

Video: Tennessee football fall practice 10 (DL/ILB/OLB/TE/OL)

Here’s some video from Tennessee football fall practice #10 in Knoxville on Tuesday. There is no audio with the OLs by design. That’s not an error. There was no viewing of any of Sunday’s 9th practice, which was a scrimmage at Neyland Stadium.

Chryst named to Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Watch List

Tennessee redshirt senior quarterback Keller Chryst was named to the Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Watch List, as announced by the Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Educational Foundation on Tuesday.

Lady Vols, UCONN to Renew Rivalry in Benefit Games

The Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame announced today the renewal of the historic series between the Tennessee Lady Volunteers and the UConn Huskies

Jimmy’s blog: Vols could surprise if these six become stars

Vols need QB, WR, several defenders to emerge

UT Announces Big Orange Tailgate for Pregame at Belk College Kickoff

The Big Orange Tailgate will be located at Cedar Hill – 624 South Cedar Street – a 5-7 minute walk to Bank of America Stadium.

Jimmy’s blog: Rumph said getting players back like Christmas present

Coach impressed with Kirkland, Johnson and Kongbo’s commitment

Vols camp report: First scrimmage in the books

Tennessee held its first scrimmage of fall camp on Sunday afternoon at Neyland Stadium, running 116 total plays between regular scrimmage work as well as situational, red zone and goal line work.

Video/Audio: Pruitt recaps Vols first fall scrimmage on Sunday

Tennessee head coach Jeremy Pruitt spoke to the media in a press conference setting Sunday evening. You can listen to the podcast or watch it as both are available below.

Video: Tennessee football fall practice 8 (DL/LB/OL)

Here’s some video from Tennessee football fall practice #8 in Knoxville on Friday. There was no viewing of any of Friday’s 7th practice nor will there be any for Sunday’s 9th practice. We will hear from Jeremy Pruitt after practice Sunday.

Rumph Relies on Wealth of Experience, Seeks to Shape

When you hear the name Chris Rumph, the first thing that comes to mind is hard-nosed defense.

Lady Vols head coach Holly Warlick awarded contract extension

University of Tennessee Director of Athletics Phillip Fulmer announced Friday that head women’s basketball coach Holly Warlick has agreed to a contract extension through the 2021-22 season.