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Kennedy, London Officially Join Tennessee Football Team
Tennessee football head coach Jeremy Pruitt officially announced the additions of graduate transfers Brandon Kennedy and Madre London on Tuesday.
DJ Burns on UT “It’s a great place where I can potentially get to the next level”
Heralded true freshman forward DJ Burns (Rock Hill, SC) enrolled at UT last week. Burns (6’8) was made available to Knoxville media today for the first time since his arrival on Rocky Top.
Schofield talks return to UT, no Rocky Top League and DJ Burns
Tennessee rising senior forward Admiral Schofield tested the NBA Draft waters this Spring. He decided to return to the University of Tennessee to try and improve his draft stock and help the Vols win.
Jimmy’s blog: 3 Knoxvillians help Tennessee win Southern Senior Cup
Knoxville 35 coach gets compared to Nick Saban
Holdsclaw, DeMoss Officially Hall-of-Famers
The Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame Class of 2018 was officially inducted on Saturday night at the Tennessee Theatre.
Be Part of the Tennessee Takeover in Charlotte Sept. 1
Volunteer football fans are encouraged to be a part of the ‘Tennessee Takeover’ in Charlotte, N.C. on Sept. 1 when UT faces West Virginia at Bank of America Stadium in the Belk College Kickoff.
Holdsclaw, DeMoss Entering WBHOF
The Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame will induct the Class of 2018 this weekend, and four-time Lady Vol All-American Chamique Holdsclaw and former UT assistant coach Mickie DeMoss are among seven women being welcomed.
Santiago drafted by St. Louis Cardinals, 2nd Vol selected
Vols senior catcher Benito Santiago was taken in the 34th round with 1,023rd overall pick of the 2018 MLB Draft.
Forward D.J. Burns Signs with Tennessee
The Tennessee basketball program has added a promising frontcourt prospect to its roster, as forward D.J. Burns has signed and submitted an institutional aid agreement to the university.
Linginfelter Selected in 19th Round of 2018 MLB Draft by Washington Nationals
University of Tennessee right-handed pitcher Zach Linginfelter was selected by the Washington Nationals in the 19th round (581st overall) of the 2018 Major League Baseball First-Year Player Draft.
Lady Vols in the WNBA Update
As the 2018 WNBA season enters its third week of competition, several former Lady Vols are seeing significant action for their respective teams.
Vols 2019 Men’s Hoops League Opponents Announced
The Southeastern Conference on Wednesday announced each school’s conference opponents for the upcoming 2018-19 season.
2019 SEC Men’s Basketball Conference Opponents Announced
The Southeastern Conference has announced each school’s conference opponents for the 2019 season.
SEC Releases 2019-21 Women’s Hoops Schedule Rotation
The Southeastern Conference has released the league women’s basketball schedule rotation for the next three years.
Three Former Vols Named to 2019 College Football Hall of Fame Ballot
Three Tennessee legends have been named to the 2019 College Football Hall of Fame ballot, which was announced today by the National Football Foundation (NFF) and College Football Hall of Fame.
Jimmy’s blog: SEC hires 8 new football officials
SEC, Big Ten conduct clinics to find minority/female officials
Jimmy’s blog: Former SEC Commissioner Kramer talks about relationship with Slive
SEC pays tribute to late commissioner
ETSU, UTEP game times and broadcast info set
After opening the season against West Virginia at 3:30 p.m.on CBS in the Belk College Kickoff in Charlotte, N.C., the Tennessee football team will return home to host ETSU and UTEP in a pair of afternoon games on the SEC Network.
Jimmy’s blog: Fulmer says old meetings with football coaches like talking to Russians
AD leans toward allowing grad transfers to go to another SEC school
Jimmy’s blog: Warlick to get contract extension soon
Warlick said agreement in principle has been reached
Leach, Gregg Earn All-American Honors
Junior Aubrey Leach and senior Meghan Gregg were selected to Division I All-America teams for the 2018 season, the National Fastpitch Coaches Association announced Wednesday.
Season Opener vs. West Virginia Set for National TV Broadcast on CBS
Tennessee’s season opener versus West Virginia on Sept. 1in the 2018 Belk College Kickoff at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, N.C. has been slated for a 3:30 p.m. ET kick and will be broadcast nationally on CBS.
Jimmy’s blog: McElroy turned off by UT giving up last year
Analyst wants to see Vols more competitive
Gregg Wins 2018 Senior CLASS Award® in Softball
All-American shortstop Meghan Gregg has been selected as the 2018 Senior CLASS Award® winner in softball. To be eligible for the award, a student-athlete must be classified as an NCAA Division I senior and have notable achievements in four areas of excellence: community, classroom, character and competition.
Jimmy’s blog: Barnes OK with expanding NCAA field
Coach unsure if he’ll take another grad transfer
Barnes Adds Bryan Lentz to Basketball Staff
Tennessee basketball coach Rick Barnes announced Tuesday that he has hired Bryan Lentz in a Video Coordinator/Director of Player Development role.
Jimmy’s blog: McElroy thinks Tennessee headed in right direction
Believes UT could win East in three years
Jimmy’s blog: Parrish says Barnes has exceeded expectations at UT
Vols built in unique way without big-time recruits
Lady Vols Ousted From Postseason In 2-1 Loss To UGA
Cortni Emanuel hit a solo home run in the top of the eighth inning to lead No. 7 seed Georgia to a 2-1 win on Saturday as the Lady Vols were eliminated in the NCAA Athens Super Regional.
Lady Vols’ Late Rally Comes Up Short In Game One
Tennessee scored two runs in the sixth inning and one in the seventh to cut into a 4-0 deficit, but it was not enough as Georgia took the opening game of the NCAA Athens Super Regional on Friday at Jack Turner Stadium.
Jimmy’s blog: Just one Knoxville team wins state out of 7 divisions
Scott Thompson team headed to Sectionals
Jimmy’s blog: Groer 4-peats at Senior event with new partner
Groer has dominated Atlanta Invite in doubles
Jimmy’s blog: Kirkland departure underscores reason to move players around
Pruitt said more position changes likely this summer, fall
Big Orange Caravan Makes Final Stop in Kingsport
The Big Orange Caravan made its fifth and final stop in Kingsport on Thursday night, the most attended stop of the event’s 2018 tour.
Darrin Kirkland Jr announces he’s transferring; what happens now at LB?
See what Tennessee may do now at LB & 4 potential landing spots for Kirkland
Vols to Host West Virginia for SEC/Big 12 Challenge
Not only is the Tennessee football team facing West Virginia this fall, the Volunteers’ basketball team is hosting the Mountaineers on the hardwood this winter as part of the 2019 SEC/Big 12 Challenge on Jan. 26.
Softball Preview: Lady Vols in the Athens Super Regional vs. UGA
The 10th seeded Tennessee Lady Vols look to earn a berth in the Women’s College World Series when they travel to Athens this weekend to take on No. 7 seed Georgia in the NCAA Super Regional.
Wilson Excited For Fulmer, Pruitt Era
Wilson spoke at the event, and his message was clear: He’s excited for this fall and the direction Tennessee football is headed.
Tennessee’s APR Numbers Impressive Once Again
The NCAA on Wednesday announced its 2016-17 NCAA Division I Academic Progress Rate data, and Tennessee’s APR numbers once again rank among the most impressive in the 14 years in which the data has been published.
VFL William “Buck” Buxton Dies
Former Tennessee football defensive lineman and member of the program’s 1997 SEC Championship team William “Buck” Buxton died earlier this week.
Jimmy’s blog: How long will it take Pruitt to change team’s culture?
Coach bothered that some players quit during spring game
Fulmer Announces Hiring of VFL CJ Fayton
Tennessee Director of Athletics Phillip Fulmer announced Tuesday that CJ Fayton has been hired as Director of VFL Programming.
Lady Vols Heading Back to Junkanoo Jam
The schedule and field for the women’s 2018 Junkanoo Jam at Resorts World Bimini were announced Tuesday, and the Tennessee Lady Vols are headed back to the islands.
Jimmy’s blog: Pruitt believes grad transfers should go where they want
NCAA should pass a rule freeing grad transfers from restrictions
Schofield Would Need to be First-Round Pick to Stay in Draft
Schofield is still expected to return to UT.
Vols to Face Gonzaga in Phoenix Dec. 9
The Tennessee basketball series with West Coast powerhouse Gonzaga is set to resume next season.
Lady Vols Beat Ohio 5-1, Advance to Super Regionals
Tennessee scored three runs in the third inning and two more in the sixth to defeat Ohio 5-1 on Sunday and advance to the NCAA Super Regional.
Lady Vols Hit Four Home Runs to Beat James Madison, 12-3
The 10th seeded Tennessee Lady Vols continued their hot start to the NCAA Championships by defeating James Madison 12-3 on Saturday at Sherri Parker Lee Stadium.
Lady Vols in the WNBA Update: May 18
The WNBA will tip off its 22nd season on Friday, and as the 2018 campaign gets under way there will be six former Lady Vols on league rosters.
Tennessee’s Big Orange Caravan Rocks Nashville
Nearly 1,000 Tennessee fans ignored an outside storm and packed the concourse at Nissan Stadium on Thursday night for the 52nd Annual All-Sports Picnic – the third stop of the 2018 Big Orange Caravan.
