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Video: Larry Scott on QB competition “For me it’s open. Don’t go play quarterback, be the quarterback.”
Vols offensive coordinator Larry Scott meets with the media in a group session on Monday of South Carolina week.
Video: Butch Jones “The locker room is strong. The team is strong. You got to let the past go now. We’re going to be ok.”
Tennessee coach Butch Jones’ South Carolina week Monday press conference
Video: Brett Kendrick “I think I’m kind of settling down at the left guard (position)”
Tennessee senior offensive lineman Brett Kendrick talked with the media on Monday of South Carolina week.
Video: Kendal Vickers “We’re good. There’s nothing going on. There’s no imbalance with the chemistry.”
Tennessee senior defensive tackle Kendal Vickers talked with the media on Monday of South Carolina week
Kelly Named To Maxwell Award Watch List
PHILADELPHIA — Tennessee junior running back John Kelly has been added to the 2017 Watch List for the 81st Maxwell Award, as announced on Friday by the Maxwell Football Club. The original lists were comprised of players who were selected based on their performances during the 2016 season. As the 2017 season has progressed, the Club believes that several additional…
Jimmy’s blog: 5 reasons UT has struggled this season
Lack of playmakers, NFL loses have hurt Vols
UT Media Day 2017 – Rick Barnes Transcript
Official Transcript (On the carry-over from the team‘s Europe trip) “I thought what that trip did, as much as anything, it allowed us to really develop some chemistry with this group. One thing we did in those three games over there, I thought we competed really hard. There’s no question that we’ve got more depth…
Video: Brady Hoke on hoping to have played more DLs and replacing Taylor in 1st half vs. SC
Tennessee associate head coach and defensive line coach Brady Hoke spoke with the media in a group interview session on Wednesday of the open week.
Video: Robert Gillespie breaks down John Kelly and young backs
Tennessee running backs coach Robert Gillespie spoke with the media in a group interview session on Wednesday of the open week.
Vol Report: UT Making Most of Bye Week
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – Even though the Tennessee football team has no game this week, the Vols have used the bye week to focus on fundamentals and improve in all facets of the game. Head coach Butch Jones and select players met with the media after Tuesday’spractice, while assistant coaches Brady Hoke, Charlton Warren and Robert Gillespie spoke…
Video: Butch Jones “I’m my own worst critic” says Todd Kelly Jr underwent surgery, Callaway held out
Here’s Tennessee coach Butch Jones in a group interview session with the media after Tuesday’s practice during the open week.
Video: Ethan Wolf “It wasn’t anything about Saturday that we didn’t want to be there or we weren’t playing hard”
Here’s Tennessee tight end Ethan Wolf in a group interview session with the media after Tuesday’s practice during the open week.
Video: John Kelly “I feel like it’s been a reality check for a lot of people on the team”
Here’s Tennessee running back John Kelly in a group interview session with the media after Tuesday’s practice during the open week.
Video: Kahlil McKenzie on payback owed to SC “Yeah, definitely. They got one on us last year.”
Here’s Tennessee defensive tackle Kahlil McKenzie in a group interview session with the media after Tuesday’s practice during the open week.
Jimmy’s blog: With East Division goal gone, what does UT play for?
Offense must get fixed for Vols to rebound
Video: “It was as bad as an offensive performance as I’ve ever been a part of” Butch Jones
Tennessee coach Butch Jones talked to the media after the Vols loss to Georgia 41-0
Video – Dormady and Jumper: Colton “I think they’re not as good as we made them out to be”
Tennessee linebacker Colton Jumper and quarterback Quinten Dormady talked to the media after the Vols loss to Georgia 41-0
Video – Kendrick and Vickers: Kendal “This week’s going to show a lot about everybody’s character”
Tennessee defensive tackle Kendal Vickers and offensive tackle Brett Kendrick talked to the media after the Vols loss to Georgia 41-0
Video: Micah Abernathy on the goal from here “Win every game”
Tennessee safety Micah Abernathy talked to the media after the Vols loss to Georgia 41-0
Football Preview: Tennessee vs. #7/8 Georgia
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Tennessee renews one of its most exciting SEC East rivalries this week as the Vols host No. 7/8 Georgia on Saturday in Neyland Stadium. The game will feature a 3:30 p.m. ET kickoff on CBS. Tennessee (3-1, 0-1 SEC) is coming off a 17-13 win over UMass on Sept. 23. Junior running back John Kelly ran for 101 yards…
Vol Report: Focused On Georgia
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Tennessee football head coach Butch Jones spoke to reporters at Wednesday’s press conference in the Ray and Lucy Hand Digital Studio. Tennessee hosts No. 7 Georgia on Saturday with a 3:30 p.m. ET kickoff on CBS. Jones spoke about some of the challenges that the talented Bulldogs present on both sides of the ball. “They are number one in the nation…
Todd Kelly Jr. Named Semifinalist for William V. Campbell Trophy
IRVING, Texas — Tennessee senior defensive back Todd Kelly Jr. has been named as one of 181 semifinalists for the 2017 William V. Campbell Trophy®, presented by Fidelity Investments®, as announced on Wednesday by The National Football Foundation (NFF) & College Hall of Fame. The award recognizes an individual as the absolute best football scholar-athlete in the nation. The NFF…
Video: Bob Shoop “I’ve played against them as much as any team. I think this is the best Georgia team I’ve seen.”
Here’s Tennessee defensive coordinator Bob Shoop speaking in a group media session on Tuesday ahead of the Georgia game.
Video: Larry Scott on UGA “It’s a true, deep SEC defense. We counted 20 guys that they play on defense”
Here’s Tennessee offensive coordinator Larry Scott speaking in a group media session on Tuesday ahead of the Georgia game.
Video: Charlton Warren on Gaulden “plays with a certain amount of recklessness, energy and passion”
Here’s Tennessee special teams coordinator and defensive backs coach Charlton Warren speaking in a group media session on Tuesday ahead of the Georgia game.
Vol Report: UT Preparing for Talented Georgia Team
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – Game week preparations are in full swing for the Tennessee football team as it prepares for an important SEC East showdown with rival No. 7/8 Georgia. The Vols (3-1, 0-1 SEC) have won the past two meetings with the Bulldogs (4-0, 1-0 SEC), with both victories coming in comeback fashion. UT was down…
Vol Report: Georgia Week Begins
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Tennessee football head coach Butch Jones and redshirt seniors Brett Kendrick and Kendal Vickers spoke to reporters at Monday’s press conference in the Ray and Lucy Hand Digital Studio. Tennessee (3-1, 0-1 SEC) returns to SEC play this week as the Vols host No. 7/8 Georgia (4-0, 1-0 SEC) on Saturday at 3:30 p.m. ET on CBS. “We are looking forward to a great challenge…
Player Quotes: Dormady “As a whole we didn’t play up to our standard, and we’ll get that fixed.”
Junior Quarterback Quinten Dormady Looking back at Saturday’s game: “As a whole we didn’t play up to our standard, and we’ll get that fixed. As far as receivers go, Brandon (Johnson) obviously had an outstanding game, and I think we are continuing to improve as far as our rhythm and timing goes. That’s always good, but we didn’t…
Jimmy’s blog: Jones could have helped himself by saying less
Media lecture doesn’t go over well with UT fans
Video: Quinten Dormady and Brandon Johnson look back on UMass and ahead to Georgia
Here’s Vols wide receiver Brandon Jonson and quarterback Quinten Dormady talking with the media on Tuesday ahead of this week’s Georgia game.
Video: Kyle Phillips on Georgia’s running backs “We just got to kick’em in the mouth. That’s the only way we got to do it.”
Here’s Vols defensive end Kyle Phillips talking with the media on Tuesday ahead of this week’s Georgia game.
Jimmy’s blog: SEC Network analyst says ESPN, others favor `sensationalism’
Carter says he prefers cerebral analysis
Checker Neyland: UT vs. Georgia
#CheckerNeyland 2017 is here!
Video: Kendal Vickers on talking to the team about their standards after UMass game
Here’s Tennessee defensive lineman Kendal Vickers talking with the media in a group session ahead of Saturday’s game with Georgia
Video: Brett Kendrick on the o-line needing to get better and Georgia’s defense
Here’s Tennessee offensive lineman Brett Kendrick talking with the media in a group session ahead of Saturday’s game with Georgia
Video: Butch Jones Georgia week PC on Jennings, Tuttle and more “sometimes the negativity is overwhelming”
Butch Jones talked to the media in his weekly Monday press conference, this week ahead of Saturday’s game with Georgia.
SEC Nation Heads To Rocky Top For Tennessee’s Clash With #11 Georgia
CHARLOTTE, N.C. – The SEC Network’s traveling pregame show, SEC NationPresented by Pilot Flying J, will be in Knoxville when the Vols host No. 11 Georgia for a 3:30 p.m. ET matchup this Saturday, Sept. 30, at Neyland Stadium. SEC Nation will broadcast live from the Ayres Hall lawn from 10 a.m. to noon ET. Laura Rutledge hosts the morning show alongside…
Jimmy’s blog: Vols slumper through closer-than-expected win over UMass
But past performance doesn’t always indicate future result
Video: John Kelly “We got the dub, so I ain’t even trippin”; with Kahlil McKenzie
Vols running back John Kelly and defensive tackle Kahlil McKenzie spoke with the media after UT’s 17-13 win over UMass.
Video: Brandon Johnson says he’s thinking about the drop more than the catches
Vols sophomore WR Brandon Johnson spoke with the media after UT’as 17-13 win over UMass. It is split in two short parts below.
Video: Kendal Vickers and Brett Kendrick reflect on UMass win
Vols senior defensive tackle Kendal Vickers and senior offensive tackle Brett Kendrick spoke to the media in the postgame after UT’s 17-13 win over UMass.
Video: Jonathan Kongbo on UMass performance “It’s unacceptable. We can’t have that again.”
Vols defensive end Jonathan Kongbo spoke with the media after UT’s 17-13 win over UMass.
Jones UMass post: “It starts first and foremost with me, and everyone else in our organization. It is unacceptable.”
Tennessee coach Butch Jones at his UMass postgame press conference after the UT 17-13 win.
Vols Defeat UMass, 17-13 in “unacceptable” performance by UT
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – John Kelly rushed for 101 yards and Quinten Dormady threw for 187 yards as Tennessee held on to defeat UMass 17-13 in front of a crowd of 95,324 at Neyland Stadium on Saturday afternoon. Tennessee (3-1, 0-1 SEC) got off to a slow start in the opening quarter, but turned things up in the second quarter by scoring…
Football Preview: Tennessee vs. UMass
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Tennessee takes on UMass on Saturday at Neyland Stadium. The game will feature a noon ET kickoff on SEC Network. Tennessee (2-1) is coming off a 26-20 road loss to Florida on Sept. 16. Junior running back John Kelly set career highs with 141 rushing yards and 96 receiving yards and played a major role in the Vols’ second…
Jimmy’s blog: Currie likes direction of FB program but says it has work to do
To buy out coaches would be expensive proposition
Vol Report: Tennessee Continues Prep for UMass
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – Tennessee head coach Butch Jones met with the media on Wednesday in the Ray and Lucy Hand Digital Studio for the final time this week before the Volunteers take on the UMass Minutemen on Saturday. Jones said he is impressed with UMass’ efficiency on offense. “We know that they can throw the football,” Jones said. “They have a…
Vol Report: Onward and Upward After 1st Quarter of Regular Season
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Tennessee assistant coaches and student-athletes spoke to reporters on Tuesday in the Ray and Lucy Hand Digital Studio and discussed the team’s progress over its first three games. Tennessee is one quarter through its 12-game regular season schedule and the Vols’ best football is still ahead of them. UT’s offensive line has been very productive,…
Tennessee football 2018 schedule announced
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — The Tennessee football team will start the 2018 season in Charlotte against West Virginia at Bank of America Stadium on Sept. 1 and wrap up the regular season at Vanderbilt on Nov. 24, as the SEC announced the 2018 schedules for all 14 conference schools on Tuesday. The Vols face the Mountaineers for the first…
Video: Bob Shoop explains coverage, thinking on final play and reacts to criticism of Butch Jones
Here’s Tennessee football defensive coordinator Bob Shoop in a group media session on Tuesday ahead of the game with UMass.