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Jimmy’s blog: UT must run ball, beat press coverage, protect QB to win

Vols have led by at least 9 in 4th quarter in each of last 3 games

Jimmy’s blog: Vols make it clear: They don’t like Gators

Dislike will be evident when teams meet Saturday in Gainesville

#23 Tennessee at #24/25 Florida preview

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — No. 23 Tennessee opens SEC play against conference rival No. 24/25 Florida on Saturday with a 3:30 p.m. ET kickoff on CBS at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. Brad Nessler (play-by-play) and Gary Danielson (analyst) will be in the booth and Allie LaForce will report from the sidelines. Vol Network radio affiliates will have a live audio broadcast…

Lady Vols Branding Measures Press Conference Transcript

STATEMENT FROM TENNESSEE VICE CHANCELLOR/DIRECTOR OF ATHLETICS JOHN CURRIE “Thank you very much for being here today. “Since I returned to Knoxville last spring, hardly a week has passed that someone has not asked me or shared their personal feelings, insight or opinions on the 2014 decision to minimize the use of the Lady Vols…

Currie, Davenport Announce Lady Vols Branding Measures

“We are committed to restoring the visibility of the Lady Vol brand and showing it the reverence it deserves so our Tennessee family can move forward, more united, to blaze new trails of excellence.” Tennessee Vice Chancellor/Director of Athletics John Currie and UT Knoxville Chancellor Dr. Beverly Davenport have committed to restore visibility of the…

Fans Encouraged to Plan Ahead for Travel to Florida-Tennessee

GAINESVILLE, Fla.—In the aftermath of Hurricane Irma, fans traveling to Saturday’s Florida-Tennessee game are encouraged to plan ahead due to heavy traffic, high waters and gas shortages around the Gainesville area. Saturday’s game is scheduled for 3:30 p.m. kickoff on Saturday, Sept. 16. Heavy congestion is expected on the roads and fans are encouraged to leave early to avoid delays. Fans…

Video: Even though he’s in NFL, NCAA does a feature on Josh Dobbs

Here’s the NCAA’s feature on former Tennessee quarterback Joshua Dobbs of the Pittsburgh Steelers.

Vol Report: Jones Looking for Discipline, Fast Start in Road Test

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – The 23rd-ranked Tennessee football team continued its preparations for Saturday’s game at No. 24/25 Florida on Wednesday at Haslam Field. Head Coach Butch Jones met with members of the media for the final time before the Vols meet the Gators at 3:30 p.m. on CBS. Tennessee and Florida will meet for the 47th time in the series and for…

Vol Report: UT Excited to Open SEC Play at Florida

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – With the SEC opener looming, players and coaches for No. 23 Tennessee expressed their excitement to take on No. 24 Florida on Saturdayafternoon during Tuesday’s media availability at the Ray and Lucy Hand Digital Studio. “All I can say is, really in a nutshell, these are the reasons, these are the games that you come to…

Tennessee at Florida to be played as scheduled Sat at 3:30pm ET

BIRMINGHAM, Alabama (September 12, 2017) – The Tennessee at Florida football game, slated for Saturday at 3:30 pm ET at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium, will be played in Gainesville as scheduled, the SEC Office announced Tuesday. “The University of Florida has been diligent in assessing the impact of Hurricane Irma on the Gainesville community and has made a thoughtful decision in…

Video: Quinten Dormady on his improvement and so many people mispronouncing his name

Here’s Vols QB Quinten Dormady visiting with the media on Tuesday ahead of the Florida game.

Video: Kyle Phillips “I hate Florida. I just know how strong of a rivalry it is and how much they hate us. I hate them too.”

Here’s Vols DE Kyle Phillips visiting with the media on Tuesday ahead of the Florida game.

Video: Larry Scott explains Quinten Dormady’s ability to audible

Here’s Vols OC Larry Scott visiting with the media on Tuesday ahead of the Florida game.

Video: Bob Shoop tries to explain UT lining-up off the ball

Here’s Vols DC Bob Shoop visiting with the media on Tuesday ahead of the Florida game.

Video: Charlton Warren on Florida’s TEs and Gaulden’s role

Here’s Vols DBs coach and STC Charlton Warren visiting with the media on Tuesday ahead of the Florida game.

Vol Report: Tennessee Begins Prep for Florida; Special Teams Continue to Shine

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – The No. 23-ranked Tennessee football team began preparation for No. 24/25 Florida on Monday as head coach Butch Jones and several student-athletes met with members of the media before an afternoon practice. Tennessee (2-0, 0-0 SEC) and Florida (0-1, 0-0 SEC) will meet for the 47th time on Saturday, with kickoff set for 3:30 p.m. ET at Ben Hill Griffin…

Video: Butch Jones says he anticipates Vols playing Gators in Gainesville

Watch Butch Jones’ Monday Florida game week press conference here

Video: Brett Kendrick on blocking for John Kelly and his “little legs”

Here’s Vols OT Brett Kendrick talking with the media ahead of this week’s Florida game.

Video: Kendal Vickers on Shy Tuttle’s return and learning personal things about opponents

Here’s Vols DT Kendal Vickers talking with the media ahead of this week’s Florida game.

Video: Emmanuel Moseley on Florida week

Here’s CB Emmanuel Moseley talking to the media ahead of this week’s Florida game.

Ty Chandler Named SEC Freshman of the Week

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Tennessee freshman running back Ty Chandler was named the SEC Freshman of the Week by the Southeastern Conference office on Monday. In the Vols’ 42-7 win over Indiana State on Saturday at Neyland Stadium, Chandler returned the opening kickoff 91 yards for a touchdown to put the Vols up 7-0 just 14:46 into the game. It marked the first time…

Jimmy’s blog: After two games, are Vols ready for Gators?

UT linebacker says UT will never forget loss 2 years ago

Video: Marquez Callaway postgame – Indiana State win

Vols WR Marquez Callaway

Video: John Kelly postgame – Indiana State win

Vols RB John Kelly

Video: Carlin Fils-Aime postgame – Indiana State win

Vols RB Carlin Fils-Aime

Video: Jack Jones postgame – Indiana State win

Vols OL Jack Jones

Video: Kahlil McKenzie postgame – Indiana St win

Vols DT Kahlil McKenzie

Video: Shy Tuttle postgame – Indiana State win

Vols DT Shy Tuttle

Video: Quinten Dormady and Jashon Robertson postgame – Indiana St win

Vols QB Quinten Dormady and OL Jashon Robertson

Video: Butch Jones postgame – Indiana State win

Vols coach Butch Jones

#25/21 Vols Down Indiana State, 42-7, in Home Opener

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — The #25/21-ranked Tennessee Volunteers led from the first play to the last in a 42-7 victory over Indiana State on Saturday in the home opener at Neyland Stadium. “Today was a good win,” head coach Butch Jones said. “I’m really proud of our players. They showed some mental toughness. With the short turnaround, I thought they did a very…

Jimmy’s blog: Knoxville QB Club sets speaker lineup

Houston Nutt, Rick Neuheisel, Frank Beamer, Aaron Murray among guests

Vol Report: UT Prepares to Face Familiar Faces on Saturday

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Tennessee head coach Butch Jones, along with three assistants and two student-athletes talked to media on Thursday at the Ray and Lucy Hand Studio and Haslam Field. After Thursday’s practice, just the second of the week following Monday night’s 42-41 double-overtime victory over Georgia Tech, Jones talked about how the No. 21/24-ranked Vols have put an extra emphasis on…

Vol Report: Indiana State Week

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Tennessee head coach Butch Jones and UT student-athletes spoke to reporters at Wednesday’s press conference in the Ray and Lucy Hand Digital Studio. Jones discussed the No. 25/21 Vols’ thrilling 42-41, double-overtime win over Georgia Tech on Monday at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. “First of all, I am very proud of the way our players fought back and their mentality,” Jones…

Video – Bob Shoop on not playing more guys “I regret that;” talks chess match with Paul Johnson

Vols DC Bob Shoop talks to the media in a group session ahead of the Indiana State game

Video: Colton Jumper on lining up so deep, playing 96 snaps, Bituli, recovering with Cryotherapy

Vols LB Colton Jumper talks to the media in a group session ahead of the Indiana State game

Video: Larry Scott assesses Dormady, o-line, missing Jennings, rest of WRs, first game as OC

Vols OC and TE coach Larry Scott talks to the media in a group session ahead of the Indiana State game

Video: Brady Hoke talks about d-line in opener, 85 snaps for McKenzie and knowing Indiana St staff

Vols DL coach and associate head coach Brady Hoke talks to the media in a group session ahead of the Indiana State game

Video: Quinten Dormady reflects on his first career start, QB relationship, Callaway and more

Vols QB Quinten Dormady talks to the media in a group session ahead of the Indiana State game

Video: Brett Kendrick on how OL played, wants his own celebration trash can

Vols OL Brett Kendrick talks to the media in a group session ahead of the Indiana State game

Video: Marquez Callaway on all his messages after GT game, extra attention he’ll see and Josh Palmer

Vols WR Marquez Callaway talks to the media in a group session before the Indiana State game

Video – John Kelly: “It doesn’t matter who we got out there, we have playmakers everywhere”

Vols RB John Kelly talks to the media in a group session before the Indiana State game

Video: Jonathan Kongbo says his family will be at the game and talks Twitter

Vole DE Jonathan Kongbo meets with the media in a group session before the Indiana State game

Jimmy’s blog: Buchanan said it was a blessing to be raised by NFL dad

Poor eyesight cost him interceptions in high school

Video: Butch Jones reviews Georgia Tech win and looks ahead to Indiana State

Here’s Tennessee coach Butch Jones at his weekly press conference, this one to preview Indiana State

Trevor Daniel named Ray Guy Award punter of the week

The Vols moved up three spots in the Coaches Poll to No. 21; Saturday’s Vol Walk will begin at 1:30 p.m. AUGUSTA, Ga. – After consistently flipping the field for the No. 21/25-ranked Tennessee football team in the Vols’ thrilling 42-41 double overtime victory over Georgia Tech in the Chick-fil-A Kickoff Game on Monday night at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, redshirt senior punter…

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