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Video: Kendal Vickers on Brady Hoke as team’s interim
Here’s Vols DT Kendal Vickers on Tuesday ahead of the LSU game
Vol Report: LSU week begins; Brady Hoke as interim begins
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Tennessee football interim head coach Brady Hoke spoke to reporters at Monday’s noon press conference in the Ray and Lucy Hand Digital Studio. Hoke was named Tennessee’s interim head coach on Sunday. He made it clear on Monday that he and the coaching staff are focused on the team’s seniors and that group’s final two regular season games in orange and…
Hoops Preview: Tennessee (1-0) vs. High Point (1-0) Tue
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — The Tennessee basketball team will face its second-consecutive Big South opponent Tuesday night, as the Vols host High Point at Thompson-Boling Arena for a 7 p.m. ET tip. Tuesday’s game is available online through SEC Network + (WatchESPN). Visit WatchESPN.com or download the WatchESPN app to view the game on a computer or mobile device. Courtney Lyle (play-by-play) and Vincent…
Jimmy’s blog: Barnes said he was `sick’ about Jones’ firing
Barnes confident Jones will coach again
UT’s official statement on John Currie’s firing of Butch Jones
STATEMENT FROM TENNESSEE VICE CHANCELLOR/DIRECTOR OF ATHLETICS JOHN CURRIE “I would like to emphasize how much I appreciate Butch and Barb Jones and their sons, Alex, Adam and Andrew. The Jones family has poured their heart and soul into this Tennessee football program and the Knoxville community. We have been fortunate to have Coach Jones…
Jimmy’s blog: Jones fired
Brady Hoke named interim
Vols blown out at Missouri 50-17, drop to 0-6 in SEC
COLUMBIA, Mo. — The Tennessee Volunteers dropped their final road SEC game of the season, 50-17, on Saturday night to Missouri as true freshman quarterback Will McBride made his first-career start for the Big Orange. Tennessee (4-6, 0-6 SEC) now holds a 2-4 all-time record against Missouri (5-5, 2-4 SEC), including a 1-2 record in Columbia. In his first…
Football Preview: Tennessee at Missouri
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Tennessee wraps its regular-season road schedule on Saturday when the Vols head to Columbia to play Missouri at Faurot Field at Memorial Stadium. The game will feature a 7:30 p.m. ET kickoff on SEC Network. Tom Hart (play-by-play) and Jordan Rodgers (analyst) will be in the booth and Cole Cubelic will report from the sidelines. Vol Network…
Hoops Preview: Tennessee vs. Presbyterian in Season Opener
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — The Tennessee basketball program begins its 108th season on Friday night when it welcomes Presbyterian to Thompson-Boling Arena for a 7:01 p.m. ET tip. Friday’s game does not feature a television broadcast, but fans can catch all the action online through SEC Network + (WatchESPN). Visit WatchESPN.com or download the WatchESPN app to view the game on a computer…
Vol Report: UT Defense Looking Forward to Facing High-Powered Tigers
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – Tennessee head coach Butch Jones met with the media for the final time this week during his Wednesday press conference at the Ray and Lucy Hand Digital Studio. Jones talked about the challenges of facing Missouri’s fast paced and high-powered offense, Trey Smith‘s contributions along the offensive line and the quarterback situation heading into this Saturday’s game in Columbia, Mo.…
Lady Vols freshmen impress in exhibition win over Carson-Newman 121-76
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — The nation’s No. 1 recruiting class combined for 76 points to lead No. 14/18 Tennessee past Carson-Newman, 121-76, in a season-opening exhibition game Tuesday night at Thompson-Boling Arena. Featuring a foursome of McDonald’s All-Americans, the young Lady Vols did not take long to make an impact in their opening performance. Rennia Davis led the way for Tennessee,…
Vol Report: Prep Continues for Final SEC Road Trip
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Tennessee senior Ethan Wolf, juniors Micah Abernathy and Shy Tuttle and freshman Trey Smith met with the media on Tuesdayafternoon to talk about the Vols’ final SEC road trip. UT heads to Columbia, Mo., this Saturday to face Missouri after defeating Southern Miss on Homecoming. The Vols are 2-3 all-time when playing the Tigers, having taken a 19-8 win when the two teams…
Video: Freshman Trey Smith “Coming in here highly touted, I wanted to live up to my expectations”
Here’s Tennessee offensive lineman Trey Smith in a group interview session with the media Tuesday ahead of the Missouri game
Video: Shy Tuttle “I’m a confident player and I know my abilities”
Here’s Tennessee defensive tackle Shy Tuttle in a group interview session with the media Tuesday ahead of the Missouri game
Video: Ethan Wolf on his blocking this year “pretty dang good;” says they’re “an extremely confident football team”
Here’s Tennessee tight end Ethan Wolf in a group interview session with the media Tuesday ahead of the Missouri game
Video: Micah Abernathy on Nigel Warrior “His maturity on the field and off the field has come a long way”
Here’s Tennessee safety Micah Abernathy in a group interview session with the media Tuesday ahead of the Missouri game
Vol Report: Missouri Week Begins
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Tennessee football head coach Butch Jones, offensive coordinator Larry Scott, defensive coordinator Bob Shoop and UT student-athletes spoke to reporters on Monday in the Ray and Lucy Hand Digital Studio. UT held practice inside the Neyland-Thompson Sports Center. The Vols (4-5, 0-5 SEC) are coming off a 24-10 win over Southern Miss in this past Saturday’s Homecoming game. Jones said that…
Video: Bob Shoop on D now getting more turnovers; breaks down Missouri’s offense
Here’s Tennessee DC Bob Shoop in a group interview session with the media on Monday ahead of the Missouri game
Video: Larry Scott talks Kelly and Chandler in games together, Guarantano in read-option
Here’s Tennessee OC Larry Scott in a group interview session with the media on Monday ahead of the Missouri game
Video: Kyle Phillips on his improvement, “rewarding” win, “man-child” Trey Smith and VFL rookies in NFL
Here’s Tennessee DE Kyle Phillips in a group interview session with the media on Monday ahead of the Missouri game
Video: Ryan Johnson says coffee and Josh Dobbs teaching him a few tricks have helped him
Here’s Tennessee OL Ryan Johnson in a group interview session with the media on Monday ahead of the Missouri game
Video: Quart’e Sapp talks communication on D and best player he’s faced
Here’s Tennessee LB Quart’e Sapp in a group interview session with the media on Monday ahead of the Missouri game
Video: Butch Jones says Evan Berry and Latrell Williams are out for the year, Guarantano probable; discusses Mizzou’s improvements
Here’s Tennessee coach Butch Jones at his weekly Monday press conference ahead of the Missouri game
Video: Trevor Daniel talks about “the best fans in the country” and cold weather “it’s like kicking a rock”
Vols punter Trevor Daniel visiting with the media on Monday ahead of the Missouri game
Vols Post Exhibition Road Win at Clemson 71-67
CLEMSON, S.C. — Tennessee capped off its preseason with a thrilling, 71-67 victory over Clemson at Littlejohn Coliseum on Sunday afternoon. Clemson used a 15-4 run in the final minutes of the game to pull within two, but a basket by Admiral Schofield—who fielded a perfect outlet pass from a poised James Daniel III, who was surrounded by multiple defenders…
Vols Celebrate Homecoming With 24-10 Win
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – With the defense forcing two third-quarter turnovers and the offense converting those opportunities into 14 points, Tennessee broke open a tight game and surged past Southern Miss, 24-10, Saturday night in the annual Homecoming game at Neyland Stadium. With an announced crowd of 95,551 on hand, UT improved to 4-5 on the season, thanks to…
Hoops Preview: Tennessee at Clemson (exhibition)
CLEMSON, S.C. — Tennessee is set for its second exhibition game of the 2017-18 preseason Sunday, as the Vols travel to play Clemson at Littlejohn Coliseum for a 12:30 p.m. ET tip. The NCAA approved a waiver enabling Clemson to host a men’s basketball charity exhibition game against Tennessee, with net proceeds going toward hurricane relief efforts in Texas…
Jimmy’s blog: Vols avoid first 5-game losing streak since 1988 with win over USM
UT overcomes rough week to post first win since Sept. 23
Jimmy’s blog: VFL Davis has harsh words for Jones in resignation email
Davis said coach intimidated and bullied him
Vols Cruise to 86-44 Exhibition Win over Carson-Newman
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – Grant Williams logged a double-double off the bench, and Tennessee cruised to an 86-44 win over Carson-Newman at Thompson-Boling Arena Thursday night in the team’s first exhibition game of the preseason. Williams finished with 18 points and 12 rebounds, both of which were game-highs. Admiral Schofield enjoyed a strong performance as well, dropping 17 points to go along…
Daniel Named Burlsworth Trophy Candidate
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — Tennessee punter Trevor Daniel has been named one of 63 national candidates for the 2017 Burlsworth Trophy, as announced this week by the Burlsworth Trophy in conjunction with the Springdale (Ark.) Rotary Club. Now in its eighth year, the Burlsworth Trophy recognizes the most outstanding Division I (FBS) football player who began his collegiate career…
Video: Interview with Vols G Jordan Bone after exhibition win
Vols guard Jordan Bone after UT defeated Carson-Newman in a home exhibition game 86-44
Video: Interview with Vols F Admiral Schofield after exhibition win
Vols forward Admiral Schofield after UT defeated Carson-Newman in a home exhibition game 86-44
Video: Interview with Vols F Grant Williams after exhibition win
Vols forward Grant Williams after UT defeated Carson-Newman in a home exhibition game 86-44
Video: Interview with Vols F Kyle Alexander after exhibition win
Vols forward Kyle Alexander after UT defeated Carson-Newman in a home exhibition game 86-44
Video: Rick Barnes Carson-Newman win postgame
Vols coach Rick Barnes after UT defeated Carson-Newman in a home exhibition game 86-44
Jimmy’s blog: Would Jon Gruden make a good college coach?
Dan Wolken of USA Today isn’t so sure
Football Homecoming Game Preview: Tennessee vs. Southern Miss
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Tennessee will play Southern Miss on Saturday at Neyland Stadium in the Vols’ 94th Homecoming game. Kickoff is slated for 7:30 p.m. ET on SEC Network. Tom Hart (play-by-play) and Jordan Rodgers (analyst) will be in the booth and Cole Cubelic will report from the sidelines. Vol Network radio affiliates will have a live audio broadcast with Bob…
Hoops Game Preview: Tennessee vs. Carson-Newman
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Tennessee plays its first of two exhibition games of the 2017-18 preseason Thursday when it welcomes Carson-Newman to Thompson-Boling Arena for a 7 p.m. ET tip. Thursday’s game will not be broadcast on TV, but fans can catch all the action online through SEC Network + on WatchESPN. Visit WatchESPN.com or download the WatchESPN app to view the game on…
Antone Davis vacates VFL coordinator position
Former Tennessee All-American and NFL offensive lineman Antone Davis is resigning his position as VFL Coordinator with the UT football program to pursue personal business opportunities. Davis has coordinated Tennessee football’s VFL initiative—a comprehensive player support and character education program—since August of 2012. His resignation is effective Nov. 15. “We appreciate Antone’s work for the University…
Daniel Named To Final Candidate List For Ray Guy Award
AUGUSTA, Ga. — Tennessee redshirt senior punter Trevor Daniel has been named as one of 78 punters on the final candidate list for the 2017 Ray Guy Award, as announced by the Augusta Sports Council on Tuesday. The Ray Guy Award identifies the nation’s top collegiate punter at the Home Depot College Football Awards on ESPN every year in…
Vol Report: Offense Looks to Build off Kentucky Performance
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – Tennessee seniors Jashon Robertson and Kendal Vickers, along with junior Micah Abernathy, met with the media on Tuesday afternoon to talk about this Saturday’s Homecoming contest against Southern Miss. The Vols return home this Saturday after two consecutive road games at Alabama and Kentucky. Saturday’s game will be the first of three home contests for UT in the month of November after having…
Video: Jashon Robertson “Losing is something that’s never just tolerated. It’s never easy to deal with. We’re fighting for a bowl game.”
Here’s Tennessee OL Jashon Robertson talking with the media in a group session on Tuesday ahead of the Southern Miss game.
Video: Kendal Vickers on the motivation and goal “Just win. Winning is always a motivation factor. That’s why you play the game.”
Here’s Tennessee DT Kendal Vickers talking with the media in a group session on Tuesday ahead of the Southern Miss game.
Vol Report: Homecoming Week Begins
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Tennessee football head coach Butch Jones, offensive coordinator Larry Scott and defensive coordinator Bob Shoop spoke to reporters on Monday in the Ray and Lucy Hand Digital Studio. The Vols (3-5) host Southern Miss (5-3) on Saturday for homecoming. The game will feature a 7:30 p.m. ET kickoff on SEC Network. Tennessee’s coaches and players are focused on fixing mistakes that contributed to this…
Video: Larry Scott on Ty Chandler and guys like him “They’re called erasers. Even when some things are bad they are able to erase.”
Here’s Vols OC Larry Scott talking with the media on Monday of Southern Miss week.
Video: Ty Chandler on if it took an adjustment waiting for playing time “It did, but I just knew my time would come.”
Here’s Vols RB Ty Chandler talking with the media on Monday of Southern Miss week.
Video: Brandon Johnson on Guarantano “He’s poised and how he interacts with his teammates. I feel like he’s doing a great job.”
Here’s Vols WR Brandon Johnson talking with the media on Monday of Southern Miss week.
Jimmy’s blog: UT fails to take advantage of Kentucky turnovers
Atypical seasons leads to questions about Jones’ future
Video: Jarrett Guarantano “I want to win for my coach. I want to win for guys around me.”
Tennessee QB Jarrett Guarantano in postgame press conference after the Vols lost at the Kentucky Wildcats 29-26. Apologies for the Vol Network interview audio you may hear. They were in the same room. Difficult setup for all media.
