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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.
Video: Ethan Wolf on foundation class wanting to get UT back “We have to step back and reevaluate that.”
Tennessee TE Ethan Wolf 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.
Video: Colton Jumper on locker room “The first reaction is heartache. It hurts.”
Tennessee LB Colton Jumper 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.
Video: Kendal Vickers on defense not getting the final stop “I take responsibility in that”
Tennessee DT Kendal Vickers 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.
Video: “There’s nobody who takes more ownership in this football program than Butch Jones.”
Tennessee head coach Butch Jones’ postgame press conference after the Vols lost at the Kentucky Wildcats 29-26.
Video: Final play then Vols run off the field after 29-26 loss at Kentucky
Here’s the final play of the game and the the players and coaches running off the field after Tennessee’s 29-26 loss at Kentucky.
Improved offense, TDs, +4 turnover margin not enough for Vols to beat Cats; now 3-5, 0-5 SEC
LEXINGTON, Ky. — Tennessee came out strong against Kentucky as the Volunteers forced four fumbles in the game and rushed for a season-high 155 yards in the first half on Saturday, but the Wildcats held on for a 29-26 final at Kroger Field. Tennessee (3-5, 0-5 SEC) now holds a 79-25-9 all-time record against Kentucky (6-2, 3-2…
Jimmy’s blog: How important is Kentucky game to Jones’ future?
UT coach likely needs to win out to keep job
Preview: Tennessee (3-4, 0-4) at Kentucky (5-2, 2-2) 7:30pm Sat
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Tennessee continues SEC road play this week as the Vols head to Lexington to take on Kentucky at Kroger Field. Saturday’s game will feature at 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 radio affiliates will…
Barnes Returns to Clemson as Vols Visit Tigers for Charity Exhibition
The NCAA this week approved a waiver enabling Clemson to host a men’s basketball charity exhibition game against Tennessee on Sunday, Nov. 5, at Littlejohn Coliseum, with net proceeds going toward hurricane relief efforts in Texas and Florida. Tipoff for the exhibition is set for 12:30 p.m. ET. Admission is free, although donations to the Salvation Army’s…
Lady Vols Hoops Report: Media Day
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – The Lady Vol basketball team, which debuted at No. 18 in today’s release of the USA TODAY Sports Preseason Coaches Poll, held its media day Thursday in the Ray and Lucy Hand Digital Studio and at Pratt Pavilion. Sixth-year head coach Holly Warlick and seniors Mercedes Russell and Jaime Nared participated in a press conference, and members of the team and…
John Kelly and Will Ignont suspended for Kentucky game
Statement From Tennessee Head Coach Butch Jones John Kelly and Will Ignont will be suspended for the Kentucky game as a result of the incident on Tuesday night. Members of our football team have a responsibility to represent the University of Tennessee in a first-class manner. I met with John and Will and they understand their actions…
Vol Report: UT Looks to Continue Success in Kentucky Series
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – Tennessee redshirt freshman quarterback Jarrett Guarantano, sophomore linebacker Daniel Bituli and senior tight end Ethan Wolf met with the media on Tuesday afternoon in the Ray and Lucy Hand Studio to talk about the team’s prep for this Saturday’s road game at Kentucky. The Vols will hold their second practice of the week on Tuesday afternoon at the Anderson Training Center. Saturday’s game at…
Video: Daniel Bituli on D wearing down “No excuse. Coach Shoop preaches about it every week that we have to step it up for 4 quarters.”
Vols linebacker Daniel Bituli talked with the media in a group session Tuesday ahead of the Kentucky game
Video: Ethan Wolf on UK “They play a Bear front and that always poses a challenge to teams, especially our team”
Vols tight end Ethan Wolf talked with the media in a group session Tuesday ahead of the Kentucky game
Tennessee Head Coach Butch Jones Monday Press Conference Transcript
Tennessee Head Coach Butch Jones Opening Statement: “When you go back and look at the game on Saturday, we were down 7-0 with about five minutes to go until halftime. We had some catastrophic penalties and we did not recover from that point on. Every mistake you make is magnified when you’re playing a team of…
Video: Brett Kendrick “I don’t think the sky’s falling, it’s just raining a little bit.”
Here’s Tennessee senior offensive lineman Brett Kendrick talking with the media Monday ahead of the Kentucky game.
Video: Butch Jones sees some progress, says it’s “an execution type deal” and announces Jack Jones ending career due to injuries
Here’s Tennessee coach Butch Jones at his weekly Monday press conference ahead of Saturday’s Kentucky game
#1 Alabama beats Tennessee 45-7; Third straight UT loss, now 0-4 in SEC
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — Tennessee’s defense had its first interception returned for a touchdown of the season, but the Volunteers fell to No. 1 Alabama, 45-7, on Saturday at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Today’s “Third Saturday of October” matchup marked the 100th meeting between the two programs. Dating back to 1901, Tennessee (3-4, 0-4 SEC) holds a 38-55-7 all-time record against Alabama (7-0, 5-0),…
Jimmy’s blog: Vols offense struggles again as Bama runs streak to 11 in a row
Tennessee has now gone 14 quarters without offensive TD
Kelly, Phillips Accepted into National Leadership Honor Society
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – Tennessee football players Todd Kelly Jr. and Kyle Phillips thought they were going to a team meeting on Wednesday at the Anderson Training Facility. When the pair entered the defense’s team meeting room, both players were surprised to find several teammates, academic advisors and coaches waiting for them and clapping. Kelly, a senior defensive back,…
Football Preview: Tennessee at #1 Alabama
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Tennessee heads to Tuscaloosa to face No. 1/1 Alabama on Saturday at Bryant–Denny Stadium. The game will feature a 3:30 p.m. ET kickoff on CBS. 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…
Vol Report: Third Saturday of October Approaching
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Tennessee head football coach Butch Jones spoke to reporters at Wednesday’s press conference in the Ray and Lucy Hand Digital Studio. The Vols will hold their third practice of the week on Wednesday as they continue prep for their annual rivalry game against No. 1 Alabama. The Volunteers head to Tuscaloosa on Saturday to face the top-ranked Crimson Tide at 3:30 p.m.…
Jimmy’s blog: First down efficiency, 2nd half run defense major concerns
One-minute drill one of few highlights v. South Carolina
UT’S Russell named preseason All-SEC; Lady Vols picked 4th by media
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – The Tennessee women’s basketball team has been picked to finish fourth in the Southeastern Conference this year, and senior Mercedes Russell has been chosen to the five-member Preseason All-SEC Team, in voting by a select panel of SEC and national media members. Defending NCAA champion South Carolina was projected to finish first, followed by NCAA…
Vol Report: Focused On Alabama
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Tennessee redshirt freshman quarterback Jarrett Guarantano, senior offensive lineman Jashon Robertson and redshirt sophomore linebacker Quart’e Sapp spoke to reporters during Tuesday’s media availability in the Ray and Lucy Hand Digital Studio. Guarantano, Robertson and Sapp discussed areas in which the Vols can improve and this week’s game against No. 1 Alabama. The Vols take on the Crimson Tide on Saturday at…
Video: Jarrett Guarantano “I hate losing. Whatever I got to do to win I’ll do.”
Tennessee QB Jarrett Guarantano visits with the media on Tuesday ahead of the Alabama game.
Video: Jashon Robertson on Guarantano handling his first start, leading the team
Tennessee OL Jashon Robertson visits with the media on Tuesday ahead of the Alabama game.
Video: Quart’e Sapp talks about his improvement, health, teammates and Alabama
Tennessee LB Quart’e Sapp visits with the media on Tuesday ahead of the Alabama game.
Vol Report: Tennessee Looks to Build on Guarantano’s First Start
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee football team returned to practice on Mondayat Haslem Field with the Vols’ attention on their next opponent, No. 1 Alabama. UT will travel to Tuscaloosa for a 3:30 p.m. matchup with the Crimson Tide at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Tennessee is coming off of a 15-9 loss to South Carolina, where redshirt freshman quarterback Jarrett Guarantano…
Video: John Kelly “I came down here to play against the best competition. Alabama being the #1 team in the country says a lot.”
Tennessee running back John Kelly meeting with the media on Monday in a group session ahead of the Alabama game.
Video: Bob Shoop “You guys all bust my chops, but I have a lot of confidence in Colton.”
Tennessee defensive coordinator Bob Shoop meeting with the media on Monday in a group session ahead of the Alabama game.
