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Vols and SEC Men’s Basketball Conference Schedule Announced
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — The Southeastern Conference released the intraconference portion of the 2017-18 men’s basketball schedule Thursday, completing Tennessee’s 30-game, regular-season slate. Tipoff times and TV network designations will be announced at a later date. In addition to “permanent opponents” Kentucky, South Carolina and Vanderbilt, Tennessee also will face Georgia and Ole Miss both at home and…
Four Vols Named to Senior Bowl Watch List
MOBILE, Ala. — Tennessee seniors Todd Kelly Jr., Evan Berry, Trevor Daniel and Ethan Wolf were named to the 2018 Reese’s Senior Bowl Watch List on Thursday. Offensive linemen were not included in this year’s watch list and will continue to be evaluated as the season progresses. The 2018 Reese’s Senior Bowl week officially begins on Tuesday, Jan. 23, and concludes with the 69th…
#CFAKickoff Releases Hype Video for Tennessee-Georgia Tech
Check out the newly released Chick-fil-A Kickoff Classic official hype video It’s been 30 years since @Vol_Football & @GeorgiaTechFB met on the gridiron. They’ll meet again at #CFAKickoff in 12 days. pic.twitter.com/TC7NH9RrgI — #CFAKickoff (@CFAPeachBowl) August 23, 2017 About this year’s matchup: Tennessee and Georgia Tech have met 43 times, with the Volunteers holding a…
30th Season of “Vol Calls” Debuts Tonight from Calhoun’s On the River
“Vol Calls”, the official statewide call-in radio show for the University of Tennessee Volunteers, kicks off its 30th season Wednesday night, Aug. 23, on location from Calhoun’s On the River in downtown Knoxville. The one-hour show airs at 8 p.m. ET/ 7 p.m. CT across the state of Tennessee. Bob Kesling, the voice of the Tennessee Volunteers and UT’s director…
Jimmy’s blog: Currie says `emotional’ Lady Vols issue `hurt feelings’
Currie talks about COA, uniforms, all-sports finish and alcohol sales on campus
Vols Fall Camp Report: Situational Football
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Tennessee held Monday morning’s fall football camp practice at Neyland Stadium as head coach Butch Jones and the Vols focused on situational football. “Right now, we have to have the discipline to execute,” Jones said. “Football is too hard of a game as it is from the technical aspect of things, from fundamentals, effort techniques and winning…
Vols Ranked In Preseason AP Poll For Third Year In A Row
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – The University of Tennessee football team begins the season ranked No. 25 in the preseason Associated Press Poll that was released on Monday. The Volunteers came in at No. 24 in the Amway Preseason Coaches Poll as well, which was announced earlier this month. The Big Orange has now been ranked in both preseason…
Video – Justin Martin on a more relaxed Butch Jones, impressive wideouts and fellow DBs
Here’s Vols CB Justin Martin meeting with the media at Neyland Stadium after football practice 18
Video – Butch Jones on Josh Smith injury, mental mistakes and #SolarEclipse2017
Here’s Vols coach Butch Jones meeting with the media at Neyland Stadium after football practice 18
Video – Vols practice 18: Linebackers
Here’s a look at LB coach Tommy Thigpen with the linebackers Monday at Neyland Stadium, practice 18
Video – Vols practice 18: Offensive Line
Here’s a look at OL coach Walt Wells with the offensive linemen Monday at Neyland Stadium, practice 18
Video – Vols practice 18: Wide Receivers
Here’s a look at WRs coach Kevin Beard throwing to the wide receivers Monday at Neyland Stadium, practice 18
Vols Camp Report: UT Inching Closer to Season Opener
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – The No. 24-ranked Tennessee football team continued to build towards its season opener against Georgia Tech with a spirited practice at Haslam Field on a hot Friday afternoon. Head coach Butch Jones and three student-athletes answered questions from the media after practice. Freshman Shamburger Continues to Impress in Secondary One of reoccurring themes over the past few…
Video from Tennessee practice 15: Passing game with Butch Jones coaching
Here’s some footage from Tennessee football practice 15 of the passing game with Butch Jones coaching throughout.
Jimmy’s blog: Dave Hart `insisted’ if UT played Georgia Tech, it would be in opener
Former Tennessee AD knew difficulty of defending triple option
Jones, Vols Surprise Walk-On Eli Wolf with Scholarship
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — What started out as a normal day of training camp turned into a practice to remember for tight end Eli Wolf. As the redshirt sophomore walk-on squared off with his older brother Ethan Wolf, a senior tight end for the Vols, in Tennessee’s “Circle of Life” drill, head coach Butch Jones blew his whistle to start the…
Jimmy’s blog: Lanier wants more from talented Grant Williams
Coach wants more fierceness from Freshman All-SEC player
Vols Camp Report: Newcomers and Veterans Stepping Up
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Tennessee football head coach Butch Jones, assistant head coach Robert Gillespie and three student-athletes spoke to reporters after Tuesday’s fall camp practice at Haslam Field. Vols Reward Eli Wolf With Scholarship Jones and the team surprised sophomore tight end Eli Wolf at the start of practice when Jones announced that the former walk-on has been awarded a scholarship. “I had the opportunity…
Video – Robert Gillespie on 3 new RBs: “Probably the smartest group of freshmen I’ve ever been around”
Here’s an interview with Vols running backs coach Robert Gillespie who talked about his freshmen running backs and much more after practice 13 Tuesday.
Video: Butch Jones announces Jacquez Jones out for season; talks Evan Berry on offense
Here’s an interview with Vols head coach Butch Jones who discussed a number of topics after practice 13 on Tuesday. You won’t see it in the video, but Butch Jones just before this announced that true freshman wide receiver Jacquez Jones (Clearwater, FL) will miss the 2017 season with a knee injury.
Video – John Kelly: “He’s like a huge father figure to all of us and he’s real genuine, we’re loving Coach Scott”
Here’s an interview with Vols junior running back John Kelly who talked about ball security, Quinten Dormady’s ability to run and much more after practice 13 Tuesday.
Video – Kendal Vickers on GT blocking: “Every d-lineman hates to be cut-blocked”
Here’s an interview with Vols redshirt senior defensive lineman Kendal Vickers talking about his teammates and Georgia Tech’s blocking style after practice 13 Tuesday.
Video: Eli Wolf talks about surprise of being awarded a scholarship
Here’s an interview with Vols redshirt sophomore tight end Eli Wolf who talked about being awarded a scholarship at practice today as a previous walk-on after practice 13 on Tuesday.
Video – Practice 13: QBs throw to WRs and TEs
Here’s a look at more of the Tennessee quarterbacks throwing to receivers/tight ends at practice 13, Tuesday, August 15, 2017
Video – Practice 13: RB, Passing Game and OL
Here’s a look at the Tennessee running backs, quarterbacks throwing to receivers/tight ends and offensive line at practice 13, Tuesday, August 15, 2017
Jimmy’s blog: UT offensive lineman want Kelly to get 2,000
No Vol back has rushed for 1,500 yards in a season
Video – Mike Canales on handling QB transfer thoughts: “I say ‘you find anybody who coaches you like I do.’ They won’t find it.”
2017 UT football media day interview Sunday with Vols quarterbacks coach Mike Canales
Video – Walt Wells on why Trey Smith at guard: “His power and his ability to maintain leverage, old school football”
2017 UT football media day interview Sunday with Vols offensive line coach Walt Wells
Video – Kevin Beard on Jauan Jennings “He’s the guy. He’s a championship caliber player.”
2017 UT football media day interview Sunday with Vols wide receivers coach Kevin Beard
Video – Tommy Thigpen on LB Austin Smith “His upside is humongous”
2017 UT football media day interview Sunday with Vols linebacker coach Tommy Thigpen
Video – Darrin Kirkland Jr: “Really been impressed by Ty Chandler. He’s slippery, quick twitch and he’s fast.”
2017 UT football media day interview Sunday with Vols linebacker Darrin Kirkland Jr.
Video – Josh Smith: “Both great quarterbacks. I’m excited to have them. Glad they’re on my team.”
2017 UT football media day interview Sunday with Vols wide receiver Josh Smith
Video – Aaron Medley on getting stronger “I’d rather not tackle anybody, but if it occurs I guess I gotta make a tackle”
2017 UT football media day interview Sunday with Vols placekicker Aaron Medley
Video – Butch Jones: “I thought Jarrett Guarantano probably had his best practice last night and Quinten has been very, very consistent”
2017 UT football media day press conference Sunday with Vols coach Butch Jones
Video – Butch Jones “We have zero continuity on offense, we have to step it up there”
Post practice 10 group interview session with Tennessee head coach Butch Jones on Friday
Vols Camp Report: Stripes, NFL Preseason Standouts and Coaching Bonds
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Eleven days into August, Tennessee’s emerging standouts are showing flashes of promise on Haslam Field and also in NFL preseason action. Head coach Butch Jones spoke to reporters after Friday’s practice and discussed some of the young men who are stepping up. Earning Their Stripes On Friday, freshman defensive back Theo Jackson and freshman tight end LaTrell Bumphus earned the removal…
Video – Practice 10: RB, WR and OL drills
Here’s a look at the Tennessee running backs at practice 10, Friday, August 11, 2017
Jimmy’s blog: Gatlin wins crown, then kneels to king of sprinters
Gatlin believes Coleman will one day win gold at Olympics
Video – Larry Scott on WRs: “That group has really kind of been a surprise”
Off day before practice 10 group interview session with Tennessee offensive coordinator Larry Scott
Video – Bob Shoop on who’s leading the competition at Will LB: “Probably based on experience, Cortez”
Off day before practice 10 group interview session with Tennessee defensive coordinator Bob Shoop
Video – Charlton Warren on freshman Cheyenne Labruzza: “Tough, conscientious, all the intangibles”
Off day before practice 10 group interview session with Tennessee defensive backs coach Charlton Warren
UT vs. Georgia Tech Chick-fil-A Kickoff Game Officially Sold Out
No. 24 Tennessee and Georgia Tech clash in second college game to be played in new Mercedes-Benz Stadium ATLANTA (Aug. 9, 2017) – The 2017 Chick-fil-A Kickoff Game between No. 24 Tennessee and Georgia Tech will cap off college football’s opening weekend in front of a sold out crowd in what will be the second…
Video – Butch Jones: “We were set to scrimmage on Saturday and we may change that based on where we’re at with the offensive line”
Post-practice 8 group interview session with Tennessee head coach Butch Jones
Video – Ethan Wolf: “Quinten’s release point is a little higher, but both of their balls look exactly the same coming out”
Post-practice 8 group interview session with Tennessee senior tight end Ethan Wolf
Video – Colton Jumper: “I think we got a good team this year”
Post-practice 8 group interview session with Tennessee senior linebacker Colton Jumper
Vols Camp Report: Competition Bringing Out the Best in Fall Camp
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – Fall practice No. 8 is in the books for the University of Tennessee football team, and the emerging theme throughout camp so far has been the competition throughout all of the position groups. “Everyone is putting their identity on video,” head coach Butch Jones said after practice on Tuesday afternoon at Haslam Field. “For the…
Video – Practice 8: Tennessee Kickoff Return
Here’s a look at the Tennessee kickoff return team at practice 8, Tuesday, August 8, 2017
Jimmy’s blog: Hoke says top priority is stopping the run
Vols must stay healthy on defense to be a contender
Video – Brady Hoke “Probably Taylor and Vickers have really shown the most so far”
Post-practice 7 group interview session with Tennessee defensive line coach Brady Hoke
Video – Walt Wells on naming starting 5: “As we get ready to go into game week after the final scrimmage”
Post-practice 7 group interview session with Tennessee offensive line coach Walt Wells
