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Bridgette Gordon joins Lady Vol Staff
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – Women’s Basketball Hall of Famer Bridgette Gordon, who helped Tennessee capture two of its eight NCAA titles in the sport as a student-athlete, has returned to her alma mater as an assistant, UT Head Coach Holly Warlick announced on Thursday. Gordon, a 1988 U.S. Olympic gold medalist, comes to Rocky Top from Wichita State, where she…
Jimmy’s blog: Hoke embraces playing against triple option
Hoke says toughness required to defend Georgia Tech offense
John Currie a guest on The First Quarter with Heather and Tyler
Tennessee AD John Currie joined Heather Harrington and Tyler Ivens to The First Quarter (weekdays 6-9am) to discuss the Lady Vols logo/name issue, if his job has settled down some, UT football and much more.
Jones Named To Dodd Trophy Watch List
ATLANTA — Tennessee head coach Butch Jones is one of 19 coaches who have been named to the preseason watch list for the 2017 Dodd Trophy, as announced on Wednesday by officials from the Bobby Dodd Coach of the Year Foundation and Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl. The list includes 19 of the nation’s top college football coaches representing all Power 5…
Tennessee Basketball Report: Barnes and players talk team
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – With just more than two weeks remaining until it makes its trek across the Atlantic Ocean for a 10-day exhibition tour of Spain and France, the Tennessee basketball team continues preparations for the trip, during which the Volunteers will play three games. The tour, coordinated through Anthony Travel, takes place Aug. 2-12 and includes stops in…
Todd Kelly Jr. Named To Wuerffel Trophy Watch List
FORT WALTON BEACH, Fla. — On Tuesday, the Wuerffel Trophy named Tennessee senior defensive back Todd Kelly Jr. as one of a record 109 players on its 2017 preseason watch list from the Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS). The Wuerffel Trophy, known as “College Football’s Premier Award for Community Service,” is presented annually by the All Sports Association in…
Berry Named To Watch List For Paul Hornung Award
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — On Monday, the Louisville Sports Commission named Tennessee senior defensive back and kick returner Evan Berry to the 2017 Watch List for the Paul Hornung Award presented by Texas Roadhouse. Berry is one of 46 multi-talented college football student-athletes on the Watch List. The Paul Hornung Award, now in its eighth season, is given annually…
Jimmy’s blog: CBS analyst says Butch Jones `obviously’ on hot seat
Neuheisel says Vols need a fast start
Four Vols Earn Preseason Media Days All-SEC Honors
Jashon Robertson, Jauan Jennings, Evan Berry and Trevor Daniel on all-SEC preseason team
Robertson Earns Spot on Outland Trophy Watch List
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – Tennessee senior offensive lineman Jashon Robertson has been named to the watch list for the 2017 Outland Trophy as announced by the Football Writers Association of America on Thursday. The Outland Trophy is awarded annually to the nation’s top interior lineman by the FWAA All-America Committee. The winner is chosen from three finalists who are a…
Daniel Named To Ray Guy Award Watch List
AUGUSTA, Ga. — Tennessee redshirt senior punter Trevor Daniel has been named to the pre-season watch list for the 2017 Ray Guy Award, as announced by the Augusta Sports Council on Wednesday. The Ray Guy Award honors the nation’s top collegiate punter and the pre-season watch list features 29 candidates. In 2016, Daniel, posted a 44.6-yard average with 28…
Todd Kelly Jr. Named As Nominee For 2017 Allstate AFCA Good Works Team
NORTHBROOK, Ill.– Allstate Insurance Company and the American Football Coaches Association (AFCA) on Monday named Tennessee senior defensive back Todd Kelly Jr. as one of its 146 nominees for the 2017 Allstate AFCA Good Works Team®, one of the most prestigious off-the-field honors in college football. Since 1992, the Allstate AFCA Good Works Team® has brought together a select group…
Wolf Named to Mackey Award Watch List
NEW YORK, N.Y. – Tennessee senior tight end Ethan Wolf was named to the 2017 John Mackey Award Preseason Watch List on Tuesday. The John Mackey Award is given annually to the most outstanding collegiate tight end. The award recipient is selected by vote of the John Mackey Award Selection Committee and the Mackey Award recipient will…
Quotes From Tennessee at #SECMD17
Read what Butch Jones and the three UT seniors said in Hoover
Jashon Robertson 1-on-1 interview with Josh Ward
Hear what Jashon had to say about the off-season, the upcoming 2017 season and more
UT players at SEC Media Days in the radio room
UT players took questions in the radio room at the 2017 SEC Football Media Days.
Tennessee players in the main print room at Media Days
Vols players Kendal Vickers, Emmanuel Moseley and Jashon Roberston spoke in the main print room.
Butch Jones at SEC Football Media Days
Butch Jones spoke with the local media about Media Days and the upcoming season
Tennessee players on SportsTalk on radio row
Tennessee players Jashon Robertson, Kendal Vickers and Emmanuel Moseley with John & Jimmy
Tennessee players with local media at SEC Media Days
Hear from Jashon Robertson, Kendal Vickers and Emmanuel Moseley talking with the local media at Media Days
A Letter From John Currie: July 8, 2017
Good Afternoon Big Orange Nation! We trust you and your family enjoyed a safe Fourth of July holiday celebrating the birth of the greatest country in the world 241 years ago. Of course, one of the most uniquely American traditions is college football—can you believe that we are just 59 days from our season-opener on…
Janeen Lalik to Lead UTAD Strategic Initiatives
Tennessee Vice Chancellor/Director of Athletics John Currie announced Friday that Janeen Lalik (last name pronounced: LAHL-ick) is joining the UTAD leadership team as Senior Associate Athletic Director for Strategic Initiatives. A native of Troy, Michigan, Lalik boasts deep relationships across intercollegiate athletics and currently serves as Senior Vice President of College Athletics for Ticketmaster, a post she has held…
Jimmy’s blog: After evaluating, Serrano changes mind and signs
Risk of injury, finances changed Serrano’s mind
Lady Vols’ non-league schedule set
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Notre Dame, Stanford and Texas headline a challenging non-conference Tennessee women’s basketball schedule that was released Thursday by sixth-year Lady Vol Head Coach Holly Warlick. Tip times and television network assignments will be available at a later date when the information is approved for release. UT returns two full-time starters (Mercedes Russell, Jaime Nared) and a part-time…
Senior Trio Will Represent Tennessee at SEC Media Days
Butch Jones is taking Emmanuel Moseley, Kendal Vickers and Jashon Robertson to Media Days.
Vol Hoops Unveils 2017-18 Non-Conference Slate
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — The Tennessee basketball program released the non-conference portion of its 2017-18 schedule Wednesday. Major-conference opponents for the Volunteers include 2017 national champions North Carolina as well as Georgia Tech, Wake Forest and Iowa State. In their third season under the direction of head coach Rick Barnes, the Vols will play host to a handful of…
Jimmy’s blog: Shoop says offenses have changed linebacker recruiting
Shoop likes 1-2-3 punch at middle linebacker
Lady Vols in the WNBA update: July 3
With the WNBA season well underway, several former Lady Vols have acted as key players for their respective teams. On June 24, Tennessee women’s basketball legend Tamika Catchings was honored for her prestigious career in the WNBA, as the Indiana Fever retired her No. 24 jersey and hang it in the rafters of Bankers Life…
Aubin Goporo Joins Barnes’ Basketball Staff
Following a highly successful coaching career in the high school ranks, Aubin Goporo (pronounced: AW-bin guh-POR-oh) has joined Rick Barnes’ full-time Tennessee basketball staff as Director of Player Development. His duties with the Vols include serving as a program liaison to the Thornton Athletics Student Life Center, coordinating community outreach and service efforts and serving…
Jimmy’s blog: Injuries had impact on UT defense, but how much?
Shoop said defense tired late in season
Jimmy’s blog: Scott says it’s an `exciting time’ to be in UT’s offense
Scott thinks Jennings, Wolf, Kelly can have big years
Lady Vols’ SEC opponents set
KNOXVILLE — Tennessee’s SEC women’s basketball opponents are set for the 2017-18 season, and the Lady Vols will welcome NCAA Final Four teams South Carolina and Mississippi State to Thompson-Boling Arena. Along with match-ups against its permanent opponent, Vanderbilt, in Knoxville and Nashville, Tennessee also will face South Carolina and Texas A&M in home-and-home series. USC…
Jimmy’s blog: Mays vows to help UT land No. 1 recruiting class
Mays says he’ll work toward national title when he arrives in January
Kurt Gulbrand Named Senior Associate AD for Development
Tennessee Vice Chancellor/Director of Athletics John Currie announced Mondaythat Kurt Gulbrand is joining the UTAD leadership team as Senior Associate Athletic Director for Development. Currently serving the University of Colorado as Assistant Vice Chancellor for Athletics Development, Gulbrand has spent the past five and a half years in Boulder, where he coordinated all fundraising efforts to…
Indiana Fever to Retire Catchings’ No. 24 Jersey
INDIANAPOLIS — Tennessee women’s basketball legend Tamika Catchings will be honored for her prestigious career in the WNBA on Saturday night, as the Indiana Fever retire her No. 24 jersey and hang it in the rafters of Bankers Life Fieldhouse during halftime of their matchup against the Los Angeles Sparks. Catchings is the first player in…
Jimmy’s blog: Shoop thinks UT defense can be better sans Barnett
Shoop says defense has `chip on its shoulder’
Larry Scott talks with Jimmy Hyams one-on-one
By WNML Staff SportsTalk co-host Jimmy Hyams had a chance to catch-up with Vols offensive coordinator Larry Scott one-on-one. They talked about Josh Dobbs’ comments comparing the UT offense to the Steelers offense, what he’ll miss the most about Dobbs, the “development of the football player,” adapting to his personnel, his upcoming first year as…
Warlick announces departure of Diamond DeShields
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Tennessee head women’s basketball coach Holly Warlick announced Friday that Diamond DeShields is no longer with the program. “Diamond has opted to forego her final collegiate season,” Warlick said. “She earned a degree from UT and now has a chance to play professionally. “I am pleased with the commitment of our talented group of…
Vols 2018 QB commit Adrian Martinez discusses USC story
By WNML Staff Sports 180 co-host Josh Ward was able to catch-up with Vols QB commit Adrian Martinez for the 2018 class. Martinez talked about his recent visit to Tennessee, meeting other committed players, spending time with uncommitted Vols targets, the interest USC has shown in him, the USC story that’s developed since then, the…
Jimmy Hyams’ one-on-one interview with Bob Shoop
By WNML Staff SportsTalk co-host Jimmy Hyams had a chance to catch-up with Vols defensive coordinator Bob Shoop one-on-one. They talked about every level of this year’s defense, injuries last season, why they were so much better in the bowl game, the new assistants, expectations for this season and much more. Listen to that full…
Jimmy’s blog: Vols WR coach wants more tools in belt
Beard also wants WRs to block
Big Orange Caravan Headed to Tri-Cities July 11
Tennessee Athletics, in partnership with the UT Knoxville Office of Alumni Affairs and the Office of Undergraduate Admissions, announced details Wednesday regarding next month’s Big Orange Caravan event in the Tri-Cities. The Kingsport Farmers Market (308 Clinchfield St, Kingsport, TN 37660) will serve as the host site on Tuesday, July 11 from 5-7 p.m. ET.…
Rodgers Named to ABCA/Rawlings Gold Glove Team
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Tennessee baseball’s Jordan Rodgers was named to the 2017 ABCA/Rawlings Division I Gold Glove Team on Wednesday as announced by the American Baseball Coaches Association and Rawlings Sporting Goods. Rodgers earned the nod at third base after a stellar senior season for the Volunteers in which he was a rock at the hot corner, committing…
Jimmy’s Blog: Cooper transfers after fight with teammate
Lady Vols player would have had scholarship revoked
Berry Named an Athlon Preseason All-American
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Tennessee senior kick returner Evan Berry has been named a Preseason Second Team All-American by Athlon Sports, as announced by the highly regarded college football publication on Tuesday. Berry earns the accolade for the second year in a row, having been tabbed a first team selection prior to the 2016 season. A Fairburn, Georgia native, Berry played…
Phillip Fulmer Named Special Advisor to UT President for Community, Athletics and University Relations
University of Tennessee President Joe DiPietro announced Tuesday the hiring of Phillip Fulmer as special advisor to the president for community, athletics and university relations. In this role, Fulmer will serve as an ambassador for the University system at community and athletics events, support the intercollegiate athletic programs at UT campuses in Knoxville, Chattanooga and Martin, and work with…
Video: Interview with Vols hoops newcomer James Daniel III
One of the Vols men’s basketball newcomers is 6’0 guard James Daniel III from Hampton, Virginia who has transferred in as a graduate from Howard University. Vols coach Rick Barnes on Daniel: “James gives us not only offensive production but toughness and experience as well. He recognized that our program has a lot of positive momentum…
Video: Interview with Vols hoops newcomer Chris Darrington
One of the Vols men’s basketball newcomers is 6’1 combo guard Chris Darrington from Toledo, Ohio, who has transferred in from Vincennes University in Indiana. Vols coach Rick Barnes on Darrington: “Chris brings two qualities we were looking for: confidence and the ability to score the basketball. Chris’ experience at Vincennes was valuable because he has developed…
Video: Interview with Vols hoops newcomer Derrick Walker
One of the Vols men’s basketball newcomers is 6’8 forward Derrick Walker from Kansas City, Missouri. Vols coach Rick Barnes on Walker: “Derrick is going to blend nicely into our team due to his combination of size, strength and toughness. We’re also excited about his basketball IQ and the fact that he’s a vocal defender, a…
Video: Interview with Vols hoops newcomer Zach Kent
One of the Vols men’s basketball newcomers is 6’9 forward Zach Kent of Magnolia, Delaware. Vols coach Rick Barnes on Kent: “Zach obviously adds some needed size and length to our frontcourt, but he’ll also elevate our overall skill level with his ability to pass and shoot the ball, as well as his high basketball IQ.…
