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UT’s Nared Named SEC Player Of The Week
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – Tennessee senior forward Jaime Nared has been named the Southeastern Conference Women’s Basketball Player of the Week, the league announced on Tuesday. Nared averaged 25.0 points and 9.5 rebounds, as the Lady Vols improved to 10-0 on the season and rose to No. 7 in the AP poll after racing past Troy, 131-69, and…
Tennessee Legend Johnny Majors To Be Inducted Into Sugar Bowl Hall of Fame
NEW ORLEANS — Legendary former Tennessee football player and head coach Johnny Majors has been named to the inaugural class of the Sugar Bowl Hall of Fame, as announced on Monday by the Allstate Sugar Bowl. Majors is one of 16 legends who starred in the annual New Orleans football classic. The first class of Hall of Famers…
Vols new head coach won’t forget his roots
By Rhiannon Potkey, special to UTsports.com KNOXVILLE — He is still the guy that taught them how to play kickball and officiated their dodgeball games. He’s still the guy that wore a Fort Payne Wildcats football T-shirt to class every day and carried them over his shoulder across the playground if they got hurt. Before…
#11 Lady Vols upset #2 Texas at home 82-75, stay undefeated
Knoxville, Tenn. — Senior Jaime Nared scored 23 points and recorded 13 rebounds to lead No. 11/13 Tennessee to a signature win over No. 2/4 Texas in front of a crowd of 9,651 on Sunday afternoon at Thompson-Boling Arena. After another strong start in front of their home fans, the Lady Vols (10-0) never trailed during the game and held the Longhorns…
Vols Prepare to “Checker TBA” for Dec. 17 UNC Showdown
Tennessee has announced plans to “checker” Thompson-Boling Arena for next Sunday’s highly anticipated men’s basketball game against defending national champion North Carolina. Fans planning to attend the sold-out showdown, which tips off at 3 p.m. ET on ESPN, are encouraged to visit CheckerTBA.com to learn whether their seats are in a section designated to wear orange or white. VolShop locations are…
Vols Defeat Lipscomb at Home, 81-71; UNC at home is next
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Four scorers in double digits helped No. 24 Tennessee to an 81-71 win over Lipscomb on Saturday at Thompson-Boling Arena. Grants Williams led the way for UT, dropping 19 points on 6-of-11 shooting to go along with eight boards and three blocks in 27 minutes of action. Admiral Schofield pitched in an additional 13 points and six rebounds. James Daniel…
Video: Rick Barnes postgame after 81-71 win over Lipscomb
UT coach Rick Barnes at his postgame press conference
Video: James Daniel after Vols win over Lipscomb
Vols guard James Daniel in postgame
Video: Chris Darrington after Vols win over Lipscomb
Vols guard Chris Darrington in postgame
Video: Jeremy Pruitt introduced at UT basketball game
Here is Athletic Director Phillip Fulmer introducing new football coach Jeremy Pruitt at the Tennessee basketball game Saturday afternoon vs. Lipscomb.
Lady Vol Hoops Report – Prep For #2 Texas
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – Head Coach Holly Warlick met with members of the media on Saturday ahead of the No. 11/13 Lady Vols’ home matchup with No. 2/4 Texas at 3 p.m. on Sunday (ESPN2). She discussed what to expect in the marquee matchup and how the former players from three Tennessee national championship teams (1987,…
Hoops Preview: #11 Lady Vols (9-0) vs #2 Texas (7-0) Sun 3p
KNOXVILLE, TENN. — No. 11/13 Tennessee (9-0) plays host to #2/4 Texas (7-0) at 3 p.m. ET on Sunday in Thompson-Boling Arena, continuing one of the nation’s top rivalries in women’s college basketball. These programs have met at least once (sometimes twice) every season since 1982. Holly Warlickand Karen Aston coach two of 14 Division I women’s teams that remain…
Hoops Preview: Vols (6-1) vs. Lipscomb (6-3) Sat 2:15pm
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — The Tennessee men’s basketball team is set to begin a three-game home stand this weekend, beginning with Lipscomb on Saturday at Thompson-Boling Arena. The game will tip at 2:15 p.m. and will be televised live on SEC Network and streamed online via WatchESPN. Matt Stewart (play-by-play) and Debbie Antonelli (analyst) are on the call for Saturday’s matchup for SEC Network. Fans…
Jimmy’s blog: Schiano MOU invalid, according to UT bylaws
Document needs signature of UT President or CFO
Smith Named To SEC All-Freshman Team
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Tennessee freshman offensive lineman Trey Smith has been named to the 2017 Southeastern Conference All-Freshman Football Team, as announced by the conference office on Thursday. The team was voted on by the league’s head coaches, who were not permitted to vote for their own players. Smith was named to the Coaches All-SEC Second Team on Tuesday and earned…
Jimmy’s blog: Media that covered Pruitt have high praise
Pruitt known as great recruiter who relates well to players
Jeremy Pruitt to be Introduced Thursday as Tennessee’s Next Head Football Coach, PC at 6:05
University of Tennessee, Knoxville Chancellor Beverly Davenport and Director of Athletics Phillip Fulmer will hold a press conference Thursday at 6:05 p.m. ET in the Peyton Manning Locker Room to introduce Jeremy Pruitt as Tennessee’s next head football coach. “Six days ago, I mentioned several attributes that I sought to find in the next leader of our football program,…
#11/13 Lady Vols take care of Troy, 131-69
Knoxville, Tenn. – Senior Jaime Nared scored 27 points and freshman Evina Westbrook dished out a career-high 12 assists to lead No. 11/13 Tennessee to a 131-69 victory over Troy on Wednesday night at Thompson-Boling Arena. The Lady Vols (9-0) used a balanced offensive effort to put away the Trojans (4-2), as seven players reached double figures in points. Defensively, UT was…
Hoops Preview: #11/13 Lady Vols (8-0) vs. Troy (4-1)
KNOXVILLE, TENN. — No. 11/13 Tennessee (8-0) meets Troy (4-1) at 7 p.m. ET on Wednesday at Thompson-Boling Arena. The UT-TU game is the sixth of seven home tilts in UT’s first 10 scheduled contests. It also is the third phase of a four-game home stand. The Lady Vols remain undefeated after romping past Alabama State, 104-51, on Sunday afternoon in Knoxville. The…
Rob Patrick Resigns as Head Volleyball Coach
Rob Patrick on Wednesday announced his resignation as head coach of Tennessee’s women’s volleyball program. Patrick, who last month completed his 21st season leading the UT volleyball program, is the program’s all-time wins leader with 409 career victories. His resignation is effective immediately. “We’re very appreciative of Coach Patrick’s longstanding service to the University of Tennessee,” Associate Athletics…
Manning Inducted into College Football Hall of Fame
Note: Peyton Manning will be OFFICIALLY inducted into the National Football Foundation College Football Hall of Fame on Tuesday night at the 60th annual NFF Banquet. Peyton’s induction will be broadcast live at 8:30 p.m. ET on WatchESPN. NEW YORK – Peyton Manning rewrote the University of Tennessee football record books as a quarterback from 1994 to 1997, becoming the…
Smith Earns Coaches All-SEC Honors
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Tennessee freshman offensive lineman Trey Smith has been named to 2017 All-Southeastern Conference Coaches’ Football Second Team, as announced by the conference office on Tuesday. Coaches were not permitted to vote for their own players. The SEC individual award winners will be released Wednesday and the All-Freshman Team will be announced Thursday. Smith is Tennessee’s first offensive lineman to…
Jimmy’s blog: With Cutcliffe out, Fulmer contacts numerous candidates
Fulmer expected to conduct interviews in New York
Smith Earns AP All-SEC Honors
ATLANTA– Tennessee freshman offensive lineman Trey Smith has been named to the The Associated Press All-Southeastern Conference Second Team, as announced by the AP on Monday. Smith is Tennessee’s first offensive lineman to earn AP All-SEC honors since Dylan Wiesman earned Second Team accolades in 2015. The Jackson, Tennessee, native was the only Tennessee offensive lineman to start all…
Wolf Accepts Invitation To 93rd East-West Shrine Game
TAMPA, Fla. — Tennessee senior tight end Ethan Wolf has accepted an invitation to play in the 93rd East-West Shrine Game. The game will be held on Jan. 20, 2018, at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, Florida, with a 3 p.m. ET kickoff on NFL Network. The East-West Shrine Game Radio Network will also have a live audio broadcast. Wolf will…
Phillip Fulmer tweets hype video calling for UT to “come together”
Here’s a tweet with a video sent out by new University of Tennessee athletic director Phillip Fulmer’s account #ComeTogether pic.twitter.com/qLYeuPV87r — Phillip Fulmer (@phillipfulmer) December 3, 2017 Saturday, his account tweeted this message to the fan base as well. Honored, humbled and excited to lead our legendary athletics program. Let’s all charge forward together! pic.twitter.com/Rg2AguY2yU…
Turner, Vols Hold Off Georgia Tech on the Road, 77-70
ATLANTA — Despite a sluggish offensive showing, the Tennessee men’s basketball team rallied in the final minutes to hold off Georgia Tech, 77-70, Sunday at McCamish Pavilion. Lamonte Turner led the way for the Volunteers (6-1), tying a career-high with 24 points on 6-of-12 shooting from the floor. He was also crucial in the closing minutes of the game,…
Lady Vols zip past Alabama State 104-51; only 4 turnovers – school record
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — No.12/13 Tennessee came alive on offense, with six players scoring in double-digits as the Lady Vols beat Alabama State, 104-51, Sundayafternoon in front of a crowd of 8,004 at Thompson-Boling Arena. Tennessee (8-0) relied on offense in the paint and winning the turnover battle convincingly to produce the team’s best offensive showing since scoring 110 versus Troy…
Hoops Preview: Tennessee (5-1) at Georgia Tech (4-2) Sun 6pm
ATLANTA — The Tennessee men’s basketball team travels to Georgia Tech for its first true road game of the season Sunday at McCamish Pavilion. The game will tip at 6 p.m. and will be televised live on ESPNU and streamed online via WatchESPN. Tennessee (5-1) is coming off a strong performance against Mercer, where the Vols downed the Bears, 84-60,…
Hoops Preview: Lady Vols vs. Alabama St Sun 2pm
KNOXVILLE, TENN. — No. 12/13 Tennessee (7-0) meets Alabama State (1-6) at 2 p.m. ET on Sunday at Thompson-Boling Arena. The UT-ASU game is the fifth of seven home tilts in UT’s first 10 scheduled contests.It also is the second of a four-game home stand. The Lady Vols remain undefeated after shutting down Central Arkansas, 77-34, on Thursday night in Knoxville.The triumph was…
Video: Rick Barnes talks Phillip Fulmer as AD and match-up with Georgia Tech
Here’s Vols men’s basketball coach Rick Barnes before the team departed for Atlanta to play Georgia Tech Sunday at 6pm.
Jimmy’s blog: Fulmer takes over as AD, begins coaching search
UT fires Currie for cause, likely insubordination
Lady Vols with some defensive school records in 77-34 rout of Sugar Bears
KNOXVILLE, Tenn.— No. 12/13 Tennessee made history on defense when it held Central Arkansas scoreless in the fourth quarter and to 10 total second-half points in a 77-34 victory on Thursday night in Thompson-Boling Arena. The Sugar Bears (3-2) came into the game averaging 78.8 points per game on .504 shooting from the field, but the Lady Vols’ best…
Phillip Fulmer Appointed To Director Of Athletics Position
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — University of Tennessee, Knoxville, Chancellor Beverly Davenport announced the appointment of Phillip Fulmer as director of athletics on Friday. “Phillip Fulmer will begin serving as athletic director effective immediately,” Davenport said. “I have taken these steps in the best interest of the university.” “I am confident that Phillip understands the need to support our student-athletes and our…
John Currie out as Tennessee AD Fri AM; 4pm press conference
John Currie is out as Tennessee’s AD. This was first reported by our TV partners at WVLT Channel 8 this morning. There is a press conference scheduled for 4pm ET today with Chancellor Beverly Davenport. BREAKING: Rick Russo here. Sources tell Local 8 News Tennessee AD John Currie has been fired after only 8 months…
Preview: #12/13 Lady Vols (6-0) vs. C. Arkansas (3-1) Thu at 7pm
KNOXVILLE, TENN. — No. 12/13 Tennessee (6-0) meets Central Arkansas (3-1) at 7 p.m. ET on Thursday at Thompson-Boling Arena. The UT-UCA game is the fourth of seven home tilts in UT’s first 10 scheduled contests. It also is the first of a four-game home stand. The Lady Vols remain undefeated after winning all three games at the Cancun Challenge…
Lady Vols talk about Cancun tournament and upcoming stretch
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – Tennessee senior Jaime Nared and Head Coach Holly Warlick each met with the media on Tuesday afternoon prior to the #12/13 Lady Vols’ practice in Pratt Pavilion. Nared was named MVP of the Cancun Challenge after averaging 19.3 points, 11.3 rebounds and 4.0 assists over the three games. Answering questions from the media, she shared her thoughts on the freshmen…
Vols Cruise to 84-60 Win Over Mercer
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Grant Williams scored 21 points and James Daniel IIIdished out 10 assists to lead Tennessee to an 84-60 victory over Mercer on Wednesdaynight at Thompson-Boling Arena. In their first game since returning from the Battle 4 Atlantis tournament, the Vols (5-1) used a strong defensive effort to force 20 turnovers and hold the Bears (5-3) to…
Video: Grant Williams in postgame after Mercer win
Here’s Tennessee forward Grant Williams after the Vols 84-60 win over Mercer at home Wednesday night.
Video: James Daniel III in postgame after Mercer win
Here’s Tennessee guard James Daniel III after the Vols 84-60 win over Mercer at home Wednesday night.
Video: Jordan Bowden in postgame after Mercer win
Here’s Tennessee guard Jordan Bowden after the Vols 84-60 win over Mercer at home Wednesday night.
Video: Rick Barnes postgame after win over Mercer
Here’s Tennessee men’s basketball coach Rick Barnes after the Vols 84-60 win over Mercer at home Wednesday night.
Hoops Preview: Tennessee (4-1) vs. Mercer (5-2) Wed 7pm
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — After playing three games in the Bahamas at the Battle 4 Atlantis tournament, the Tennessee men’s hoops team returns home to face Mercer for a 7 p.m. ET tip on Wednesday night at Thompson-Boling Arena. The matchup is available with an online broadcast through SEC Network + (WatchESPN). Visit WatchESPN.com or download the WatchESPN app to view the…
Phillips Named To SEC Community Service Team
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Tennessee junior defensive lineman Kyle Phillips has been named to the 2017 SEC Football Community Service Team, as announced by the Southeastern Conference on Tuesday. The SEC names a Community Service Team for each of its 21-league sponsored sports, looking to highlight an athlete from each school who gives back to his community through superior service…
UT’s Davis named SEC freshman of the week
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Tennessee women’s basketball first-year performer Rennia Davis has been named the SEC Freshman of the Week, the league office announced on Tuesday. Davis, a 6-foot-2 forward from Jacksonville, Fla., averaged 12.7 points and 8.3 rebounds in three games, as #12/14 Tennessee rolled to a 3-0 record at the Cancun Challenge. The Ribault High School graduate shot 55 percent…
Jimmy’s blog: UT president, chancellor didn’t sign Schiano MOU
Schiano offer: 6 years, about $4.5 million a year
Jimmy’s blog: UT coaching search focuses on Gundy
Former Vol player, assistant Steele might be in hunt
John Currie: UT Carefully Interviewed, Vetted Greg Schiano
UT’s AD addresses the Schiano situation.
Jimmy’s blog: Tennessee bungles deal with Schiano
Backlash makes it harder to hire any coach
John Currie: UT Carefully Interviewed, Vetted Greg Schiano
Tennessee Athletic Director John Currie released a statement Monday morning to address what occurred Sunday when the Vols pursued Greg Schiano to be their new football coach.
