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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.
Jimmy’s blog: Vandy win caps one of UT’s worst-ever seasons
Guarantano challenges teammates to get on board or leave
Video: Jarrett Guarantano and Trey Smith talk about improving the culture and enhanced leadership right away
Tennessee players talked to the media in a press conference setting after the Vols loss to Vanderbilt 42-24 to close out the 2017 season.
Video: Kendal Vickers, Colton Jumper and Aaron Medley talk “buy-in” of the players & more in postgame
Tennessee players talked to the media in a press conference setting after the Vols loss to Vanderbilt 42-24 to close out the 2017 season.
Video: Brandon Johnson on excitement about fresh start “Most definitely, looking forward to just turn this whole thing around”
Vols WR Brandon Johnson talked with the media in a group interview session after UT’s 42-24 loss at home to Vanderbilt.
Vols close worst season in program history with 42-24 loss to Vandy, first winless SEC season
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — The Tennessee Volunteers concluded the 2017 football season Saturday with a 42-24 loss to Vanderbilt at Neyland Stadium in front of a crowd of 83,117. After a close start, Vanderbilt (5-7, 1-7 SEC) took a 21-14 lead shortly before halftime with a touchdown. While Tennessee (4-8, 0-8) came within four points on a 49-yard field…
Video: Brady Hoke postgame on recruiting needs “Guys that you want in the program from a character standpoint”
Here’s UT interim head coach Brady Hoke at his postgame press conference after Tennessee lost at home to Vanderbilt 42-24.
Lady Vols cruise past South Dakota 69-49 in Cancun
PUERTO AVENTURAS, MEXICO — No. 12/14 Tennessee moved to 6-0 on the season and went undefeated in the Cancun Challenge, besting South Dakota 69-49 on Saturday evening at the Hard Rock Hotel Riviera Maya Convention Center. Senior Jaime Nared was named MVP of the tournament, averaging 19.3 points, 11.3 rebounds and 4.0 assists. She shot 45 percent from the field,…
Hoops Preview: Lady Vols vs. South Dakota in Cancun
PUERTO AVENTURAS, MEXICO — No. 12/14 Tennessee (5-0) meets South Dakota (3-2) for the first time ever at 4 p.m. ET on Saturday in the Cancun Challenge at the Hard Rock Hotel Riviera Maya Convention Center. This will mark each team’s third contest of the Cancun Challenge, where both teams are competing in the Riviera Tournament. They are the only…
Lady Vols lasso 79-69 win over Oklahoma St
PUERTO AVENTURAS, Mexico — No. 12/14 Tennessee outlasted previously-unbeaten Oklahoma State Friday evening, winning 79-69 on day two of the Cancun Challenge. Senior Jaime Nared and Mercedes Russell once again led the team in production, combining for 46 points and 18 rebounds. Nared had 21 points on the day, moving her career point total to 1,004 while adding 10 rebounds to notch her second…
Vols Battle Past NC State to Close Bahamas Stay
PARADISE ISLAND, Bahamas — Tennessee overcame a sluggish first half to hold off NC State, 67-58, to claim a third-place finish at the 2017 Bad Boy Mowers Battle 4 Atlantis. A trio of sophomores led the Vols (4-1) in the scoring column, with Grant Williams notching a team-high 14 points while Jordan Bone and Jordan Bowden added 13 and 10, respectively. Bowden,…
Hoops Preview: Lady Vols vs. Oklahoma St in Cancun
PUERTO AVENTURAS, Mexico — No. 12/14 Tennessee (4-0) meets Oklahoma State (5-0) at 4 p.m. ET today in the Cancun Challenge at the Hard Rock Hotel Riviera Maya Convention Center. This will mark each team’s second contest of the Cancun Challenge, where both teams are competing in the Riviera Tournament. UT enters undefeated after winning three straight at…
Jimmy’s blog: Tennessee makes right call to dismiss Jennings
Profanity-laced rant ripped coaches, used racial slurs
Hoops Preview: Tennessee (3-1) vs. NC State (5-1) Fri 2:30pm
PARADISE ISLAND, Bahamas — Tennessee concludes its three-game stay in the Bahamas on Friday when it faces NC State in the third-place game of the Bad Boy Mowers Battle 4 Atlantis. Tip-off from Imperial Arena is scheduled for 2:30 p.m. ETon ESPN2. Friday marks the first meeting between Tennessee (3-1) and NC State (5-1) since 2014 when the Wolfpack claimed…
Lady Vols Prevail In OT Over No. 20 Marquette
PUERTO AVENTURAS, Mexico — Double-double performances by seniors Jaime Nared and Mercedes Russell fueled No. 12/14 Tennessee to a 101-99 overtime win over No. 20/20 Marquette on Thursdaynight at the Hard Rock Hotel Convention Center. Nared got off to a quick start, scoring 15 points in the first half. She finished the day with 26 points, 15 rebounds and six assists…
Vols to Spend Next Thanksgiving in NYC for NIT Season Tip-Off
The four-team field for the 2018 NIT Season Tip-Off was announced Thursday, and Tennessee is set to join Kansas, Louisville and Marquette in New York City next Thanksgiving. The Volunteers will play two games at the longstanding event, which will take place at Brooklyn’s Barclays Center for the fourth straight year. In its last NIT Season…
Vols can’t hold 15-point lead, fall to No. 5 Villanova
PARADISE ISLAND, Bahamas — A sloppy second half spelled trouble for Tennessee on Thursday as its 12-point halftime lead wasn’t enough to hold off No. 5 Villanova, ultimately falling 85-76 in the semifinals of the Bad Boy Mowers Battle 4 Atlantis. Grant Williams led the Vols (3-1) in scoring for the second consecutive game, finishing with 20 points to…
Hoops Preview: Tennessee (3-0) vs. No. 5 Villanova
PARADISE ISLAND, Bahamas — Coming off a win over No. 18 Purdue, Tennessee continues play at the Bad Boy Mowers Battle 4 Atlantis on Thanksgiving Day when it takes on fifth-ranked Villanova in the first of two tournament semifinals. Thursday’sgame tips at 12:30 p.m. ET on ESPN. Tennessee (3-0) is meeting Villanova (4-0) for the first time since 2010…
Football Preview: Tennessee vs. Vanderbilt
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Tennessee will close out its 2017 regular season schedule against SEC in-state rival Vanderbilt on Saturday at Neyland Stadium. The game will feature a 4 p.m. ET kickoff on SEC Network. Dave Neal (play-by-play) and Matt Stinchcomb (analyst) will be in the booth and Dawn Davenport will report from the sidelines. Vol Network radio affiliates will have…
Vols Top 16/18th-Ranked Purdue in Overtime
PARADISE ISLAND, Bahamas – A pair of late rallies lifted Tennessee to a 78-75, overtime victory over No. 18 Purdue on Wednesday afternoon in the opening game of the Bad Boy Mowers Battle 4 Atlantis. The Vols (3-0) got 22 points from sophomore Grant Williams—all of which came after halftime—while junior Kyle Alexander turned in his first career double-double with 13…
Hoops Preview: Lady Vols in Cancun vs. Marquette
PUERTO AVENTURAS, Mexico — No. 12/14 Tennessee (3-0) plays its first game away from Knoxville this season, as the Lady Vols take part in the Cancun Challenge in Puerto Aventuras, Mexico, Thursday through Saturday. Competing in the Riviera Tournament, the Lady Vols open play vs. No. 20/20 Marquette (1-1) at 6:30 ET on Thanksgiving night. UT enters undefeated after winning three…
Vol Report: Seniors Looking to Finish Strong vs. In-State Rival Vanderbilt
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – Tennessee players Micah Abernathy, Colton Jumper, Brandon Johnson and Aaron Medley met with the media for one of the final times this season on Tuesday afternoon in the Ray and Lucy Hand Digital Studio. Vols Extremely Motivated to Finish Strong A common theme among them was wanting to close out the 2017 season on a…
Hoops Preview: Vols at Battle 4 Atlantis vs. Purdue 1st
PARADISE ISLAND, Bahamas — The Tennessee basketball program heads to the Bahamas to face No. 18 Purdue in the opening game of the 2017 Bad Boy Mowers Battle 4 Atlantis on Wednesday at 12 p.m. ET. The game will be televised live from Imperial Arena on ESPN2 and streamed online via WatchESPN. Tennessee (2-0) is making its second appearance…
Video: Brandon Johnson talks about his MLB dad and the coverages he’s seen the most this season
Here is UT WR Brandon Johnson in a group interview session with the media on Tuesday ahead of the Vanderbilt game.
Video: Colton Jumper outlines his journey from nearly Navy to two-year Vols starter
Here is UT LB Colton Jumper in a group interview session with the media on Tuesday ahead of the Vanderbilt game.
Video: Micah Abernathy describes the toughness, leadership of “warrior” Vickers
Here is UT S Micah Abernathy in a group interview session with the media on Tuesday ahead of the Vanderbilt game.
#12/18 Tennessee Lady Vols Stave Off Shockers 68-56
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Freshman Rennia Davis recorded the first double-double of her college career to lead No. 12/18 Tennessee to a 68-56 victory over Wichita State on Monday night at Thompson-Boling Arena. Davis, a member of the nation’s No. 1 ranked recruiting class, finished with 15 points and a team-high 10 rebounds as the Lady Vols (3-0, 0-0 SEC) pulled…
Vol Report: Senior Week Begins
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Tennessee football interim head coach Brady Hoke and student-athletes spoke to reporters on Monday in the Ray and Lucy Hand Digital Studio. At the start of the Tennessee football noon press conference, Hoke expressed his appreciation for the strong fan turnout for Saturday’s game against LSU despite rainy and windy conditions. “I really want, on behalf of our football team and…
Video: Kendal Vickers says he played through torn MCL in 2015
Here’s UT DT Kendal Vickers in a group interview session with the media Monday ahead of the regular season finale with Vanderbilt.
Video: Ethan Wolf on what he expects from the team in final game
Here’s UT TE Ethan Wolf in a group interview session with the media Monday ahead of the regular season finale with Vanderbilt.
Video: Emmanuel Moseley on his former teammates in NFL & what he’s thankful for
Here’s UT CB Emmanuel Moseley in a group interview session with the media Monday ahead of the regular season finale with Vanderbilt.
Video: Brady Hoke expects McBride to be available, talks Vandy
Here’s UT interim football coach Brady Hoke at his weekly Monday press conference.
Jimmy’s blog: When it rains it pours, Vols fall to 0-7 in SEC
Decimated UT offensive line struggles to be effective
Video: Ethan Wolf and Kyle Phillips after loss to LSU
Here’s Vols TE Ethan Wolf and DE Kyle Phillips after the loss at home to LSU Saturday night
Video: Colton Jumper and Kendal Vickers after loss to LSU
Here’s Vols LB Colton Jumper and DT Kendal Vickers after the loss at home to LSU Saturday night
Video: Brady Hoke postgame press conference after 30-10 loss to LSU
Here’s Vols interim coach Brady Hoke after the loss at home to LSU Saturday night
Vols lose at home to LSU 30-10 to fall to 4-7, 0-7 SEC with bowl hopes washed away
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – Tennessee out-gained 20th-ranked LSU, 287-281, but a pair of Vol turnovers and the Tigers’ strong rushing attack proved to be the difference in a 30-10 win for LSU on a damp Saturday night at Neyland Stadium. With an announced crowd of 96,888 on hand despite gusting winds and heavy rain in the forecast, UT redshirt…
Hoops Preview: Lady Vols vs. Wichita St Mon night
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — No. 13/18 Tennessee (2-0) closes out a three-game home stand when it hosts Wichita State (0-3) Monday at 7 p.m. ET at Thompson-Boling Arena. UT enters undefeated after rolling past East Tennessee State, 87-49, and James Madison, 89-60, at Thompson-Boling Arena on Nov. 12 and 15, respectively. Wichita State comes to Rocky Top with an 0-3 record.…
Football Preview: LSU at Tennessee Sat at 7pm
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Tennessee takes on No. 20 LSU on Saturday at Neyland Stadium. The game will feature a 7 p.m. ET kickoff on ESPN. Bob Wischusen (play-by-play) and Brock Huard (analyst) will be in the booth and Allison Williams will report from the sidelines. Vol Network radio affiliates will have a live audio broadcast with Bob Kesling, Tim Priest, Brent…
Five VFLs To Be Inducted Into Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame announced on Wednesday the 12 inductees to be enshrined at its 52nd Annual Induction Banquet on June 16, 2018, at the Omni-Nashville Hotel. Five of those 12 are from the University of Tennessee. A sixth Vol will be honored during the ceremony as VFL and founder of the Pilot Oil…
Lady Vols Roll Past James Madison, 89-60, now 2-0
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – No. 13/18-ranked Tennessee rolled to an 89-60 victory over James Madison at Thompson-Boling Wednesday night, with senior forward Jaime Nared posting 25 points, nine rebounds and five assists to lead the way for the Lady Vols. UT shot 55 percent from the field, 53.3 percent from behind the arc and had four players in double figures. Freshman…
