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UT baseball swept at UK, fall to 26-22 and 7-18 in SEC
LEXINGTON, Ky. — In the series finale against No.8-ranked Kentucky, Tennessee fell behind early and struggled to catch up as the Wildcats took a 7-2 win on Sunday at Cliff Hagan Stadium. With the loss, Tennessee now stands at 26-22 (7-18 SEC), while the Wildcats move to 36-16 and 18-9 in conference play this year. At…
Vols land commit from Adrian Martinez 4-star QB from California
Butch Jones and the Tennessee football staff were awaiting a potential decision soon from former Cal commit, QB Adrian Martinez from Fresno, California. That decision happened and it was exciting news for UT as Martinez announced his decision to the public on Twitter. All Glory to God. #Committed 🍊 pic.twitter.com/ki1Fa2E9JS — Adrian Martinez (@MartinezTheQB) May…
Kelly Named To 2017 Lott IMPACT Trophy Watch List
NEWPORT BEACH, Calif. — Tennessee senior defensive back Todd Kelly Jr. has been named to the 2017 Lott IMPACT Trophy Watch List, which was announced by the Pacific Club IMPACT Foundation on Friday. Kelly is one of 42 student-athletes named to the watch list. The list of the top defensive players in the country includes 17 linebackers, 14…
Vols Out In SEC Tournament, Can’t Hang On to Early Lead vs LSU
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — No. 7 Tennessee jumped out to an early lead but was unable to hold on in a 6-2 loss to No. 21 LSU in the SEC Tournament quarterfinals in front of a record crowd of 2,448 fans at Sherri Parker Lee Stadium on Thursday night. Brooke Vines drove in both runs for UT with…
Arnold Among 11 Finalists for NFCA Freshman of the Year
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Tennessee freshman Caylan Arnold received another major honor on Wednesday as she was one of 11 finalists named for the Schutt Sports/NFCA Division I Freshman of the Year Award. Arnold is the second player in program history to earn a spot among the 11 finalists for the award, joining Annie Aldrete, who was the co-winner of…
Video: QB Meetings #8 with Erik Ainge – beating busted coverage during a play
Check out the new 8th edition of QB Meetings with Erik Ainge presented by LCUB, Amerigas, Heritage Propane and SafeT Systems! On this video, Erik breaks down how to take advantage of busted coverage during a play. Submit your specific play suggestion in Tennessee history that you want Erik to analyze on an upcoming show and find out more about…
Shembari Phillips Granted Release From Tennessee
Tennessee basketball player Shembari Phillips has requested a release from his scholarship, and that request has been granted. A native of Atlanta, Georgia, Phillips appeared in 31 games (with 13 starts) as a sophomore this past season. He averaged 6.2 points, 3.1 rebounds and 1.7 assists in 20.9 minutes per game. He also shot .375…
Gregg Named Top-10 Finalist for USA Softball Player of the Year Award
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — The honors keep rolling in for Tennessee junior shortstop Meghan Gregg, as she has been named a top-10 finalist for the 2017 USA Softball Collegiate Player of the Year Award as announced by the USA Softball on Wednesday afternoon. The award is widely considered the most prestigious honor in Division I college softball. The…
UT Student-Athletes Including Football Shine in Latest NCAA APR Data
The NCAA on Wednesday announced its 2015-16 NCAA Division I Academic Progress Rate data, revealing scores that stand among Tennessee’s most impressive in the 13-year history of the NCAA’s Academic Performance Program. Every Division I sports team across the nation calculates its Academic Progress Rate each academic year, like a report card. Scholarship student-athletes each…
Lady Vols Cancun Women’s Challenge Schedule Revealed
KNOXVILLE — The schedule for the 13th Women’s Cancun Challenge has been announced, and the Tennessee Lady Vols will face Marquette, Oklahoma State and South Dakota in the Thanksgiving Tournament. The Cancun Challenge will take place at the all-inclusive Hard Rock Hotel Riviera Maya on the Yucatan Peninsula from Nov. 23-25. All games will be played…
NFL preseason dates and times announced; 1st look at rookie VFLs
The dates and kickoff times of the 65-game NFL preseason schedule were announced today, beginning with the annual NFL/Hall of Fame Game between the Dallas Cowboys and Arizona Cardinals in Canton, Ohio on Thursday night, August 3. Televised live at 8:00 PM ET by NBC, the NFL/Hall of Fame Game is the first of eight…
Gregg & Arnold Headline SEC Postseason Honors
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Tennessee’s Meghan Gregg was named the Southeastern Conference Player of the Year while Caylan Arnold earned SEC Freshman of the Year honors as announced by the league office on Tuesday morning. Gregg was also named All-SEC first team and earned a spot on the SEC All-Defensive Team. Arnold was chosen for the All-Freshman Team as well. Other…
2017 SEC Softball Tournament Central
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — No. 9 Tennessee begins postseason play this week in the SEC Tournament, which will be hosted by the Vols at Sherri Parker Lee Stadium. For all your information on the tournament, please visit the SEC Tournament Gameday Information page HERE. The Big Orange have secured a first-round bye and will begin their quest for…
Bracket: UT the 3-seed in SEC Softball Tournament in Knoxville
The 2017 SEC Softball Tournament is taking place in Knoxville at Sherri Parker Lee Stadium. Tennessee is the 3-seed this year. See the official bracket HERE!
Gregg’s Five RBIs Lead Vols to Series Win at #6 Texas A&M
COLLEGE STATION, Texas — No. 9 Tennessee scored early and often for an 8-3 victory in the rubber game against No. 6 Texas A&M on Sunday afternoon at the Aggie Softball Complex. Meghan Gregg hit a grand slam in the second inning and finished the day with five RBIs to move into fourth on UT’s single-season RBI…
Vols split two-game rain-shortened series with Arkansas
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Tennessee starter Garrett Stallings threw six strong innings, but the Volunteers could not muster any runs in Game Two of this week’s series against Arkansas, falling to the Razorbacks, 2-0, on Saturday at Lindsey Nelson Stadium. Tennessee and Arkansas split the series, which was reduced to two games due to rain over the previous days.…
Jimmy’s blog: UT receiver arrested after fight with male roommate
Smith charged with domestic assault
Rocky Top Traditions: Vols 1st Post-Season & Pat Summitt’s Firsts
We have a really neat new feature exclusively here at SportsRadioWNML.com! It’s called Rocky Top Traditions. It’s presented by People’s Home Equity. This week’s Rocky Top Traditions (1 & 2) bring you back to the Vols first post-season and then Pat Summitt’s firsts. Listen to those in this post below. A VOL for Life. Why does…
Video: QB Meetings #7 with Erik Ainge – Taking alerts on the backside in passing game
Check out the new 7th edition of QB Meetings with Erik Ainge presented by LCUB, Amerigas, Heritage Propane and SafeT Systems! On this video, Erik breaks down taking alerts on the backside in the passing game. Submit your specific play suggestion in Tennessee history that you want Erik to analyze on an upcoming show and find out more about the…
Barnes Signs JUCO All-American Chris Darrington
Head coach Rick Barnes announced Thursday that junior-college transfer Chris Darrington is joining the Tennessee basketball family. The 6-1, 175-pound combo guard will be a junior for the Vols next season after spending the last two years at Vincennes University in Indiana. A Toledo, Ohio, native, Darrington recently earned his associate degree from Vincennes, where he was…
The Road To Knoxville – SEC Softball Tournament Standings/Tiebreakers
Knoxville is the host of the 2017 SEC Softball Tournament. Here’s a look at the standings with tiebreakers entering the final weekend of the regular season. Here’s what the tournament bracket looks like.
UT Release Regarding First UT Coaching Change Under John Currie
Tennessee Vice Chancellor/Director of Athletics John Currie announced Thursdaythat Sam Winterbotham has been relieved of his duties as head men’s tennis coach, effective immediately. Currie will lead an internal, four-person committee in a national search for Winterbotham’s replacement. “Associate AD/tennis administrator Dara Worrell and I met with Sam this afternoon, and we came to the conclusion that…
UT and men’s tennis coach Sam Winterbotham part ways
Winterbotham out at UT with one year left on his contract; first coaching change under Currie
Butch Jones a guest on SportsTalk discussing draft experience
Vols head coach Butch Jones was a guest on SportsTalk recently, with Jimmy Hyams and Vince Ferrara, to discuss going up to the NFL Draft in Philadelphia with Derek Barnett. He reflected on Barnett’s time at UT and talked about the other Vols in the draft. Vols coach Butch Jones / Credit: Joe Faraoni –…
Videos/Audio: Shaq Wiggins college highlights and interviews
By WNML Staff Get to know new Tennessee football cornerback, grad transfer from Louisville, Shaq Wiggins (R-Sr., 5’10, 173) in these videos and interviews below. Wiggins, was a consensus 4-star prospect in the 2013 signing class. He played his freshman season with Georgia, sat out a year when transferring to Louisville, where he played two…
Jimmy’s blog: Grant recalls big victory over Florida in 1998
Grant compares UT fans to New York Giants fans
Letter to fans from John Currie; Mercedes-Benz Stadium “will absolutely be ready”
Good Evening, Big Orange Fans! I am writing this update during a (hopefully!) short flight delay as I connect in Charlotte on my way back from Jacksonville and my first SEC AD’s meeting. Over the last two days, Commissioner Sankey led us in robust discussions about lots of “routine” topics including, but certainly not limited…
Lady Vol hoops signee Evina Westbrook vying for spot on USA U19
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colorado — University of Tennessee women’s basketball signee Evina Westbrook is among 33 of the nation’s top players vying for a spot on the roster of the U.S. U19 FIBA World Cup for Women team. Westbrook and the others have accepted invitations to attend the 2017 USA Basketball Women’s U19 World Cup Team trials…
Softball Weekend Preview: #9 Tennessee at #6 Texas A&M
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — No. 9 Tennessee hits the road to close out the regular season with a trip to College Station, Texas to take on No. 6 Texas A&M this Friday–Sunday at the Aggie Softball Complex. Media & Broadcast Info The entire series will be streamed online on SEC Network +/WatchESPN with Matt Simon (PxP) and…
Baseball Weekend Preview: Vols vs. #14 Arkansas (Thu-Sat)
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Tennessee Baseball continues Southeastern Conference play this weekend, hosting the No. 14-ranked Arkansas Razorbacks for a three-game set from Thursday, May 4 – Saturday, May 6 at Lindsey Nelson Stadium. The weekend marks the first trip to Rocky Top for Arkansas (34-12, 13-8 SEC) since 2012, as well as the first matchup between…
Holly Warlick named 2017 Tennessee woman of distinction
CHATTANOOGA — Lady Vol head basketball coach Holly Warlick was honored Tuesday as the 2017 Tennessee Woman of Distinction at the 32nd Annual Chattanooga Women of Distinction Awards luncheon at the city’s convention center. The event, which honors the area’s outstanding women, benefits the American Lung Association in Tennessee and its mission to prevent lung disease and promote…
Video: The Big 3 with Heather and Will – Show 6 (Draft/Bandwagon Fans/Salaries)
Check out show 6 of the SportsRadioWNML.com exclusive weekly video podcast “The Big 3 with Heather & Will.” Sports Radio WNML hosts Heather Harrington and Will West discuss and debate current local and national sports topics including the Tennessee Volunteers. This week they look back on the Bears pick of Mitchell Trubisky, when is it…
Confidence in Titans Growing Thanks to Robinson’s Leadership
Are the Titans ready to win the AFC South this season?
Jimmy’s blog: Former UT coach thinks Trey Smith will have immediate impact
Mark Bradley says he’d like to be Smith’s agent
Web poll question: Which drafted Vols player is the best fit with his NFL team?
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Video: QB Meetings #6 with Erik Ainge – How to beat Cover 2 teams with play-action
Check out the new 6th edition of QB Meetings with Erik Ainge presented by LCUB, Amerigas, Heritage Propane and SafeT Systems! On this video, Erik breaks down how to attack “Cover 2” teams with the play action. Submit your specific play suggestion in Tennessee history that you want Erik to analyze on an upcoming show and find out more about the…
Analyzing 6 drafted Vols on NFL teams with help from Charles Davis
Charles and I look at competition, skills, NFL team fits for the 6 draft picks from UT
Notes on Steelers 4th Rd draft pick Joshua Dobbs
PHILADELPHIA — The Pittsburgh Steelers selected former Tennessee quarterback and VFL Joshua Dobbs with the 135th overall pick during Saturday’s fourth round of the 2017 NFL Draft at the Philadelphia Museum of Art at Eakins Oval. VOLS DRAFTED BY PITTSBURGH STEELERS Pittsburgh Pirates: 1933-39 Pittsburgh Steelers: 1940-42, 45-Pres. 1941: Bob Suffridge – G, 6th Rd,…
Notes on Bengals 4th Rd draft pick Josh Malone
PHILADELPHIA — The Cincinnati Bengals selected former Tennessee wide receiver and VFL Josh Malone with the 128th overall pick during Saturday’s fourth round of the 2017 NFL Draft at the Philadelphia Museum of Art at Eakins Oval. VOLS DRAFTED BY CINCINNATI BENGALS Cincinnati Bengals 1967-Pres. 1968: Bob Johnson – C, 1st Rd, 2nd pick 1968:…
Notes on Lions 4th Rd draft pick Jalen Reeves-Maybin
PHILADELPHIA — The Detroit Lions selected former Tennessee linebacker and VFL Jalen Reeves-Maybin with the 124th overall pick during Saturday’s fourth round of the 2017 NFL Draft at the Philadelphia Museum of Art at Eakins Oval. VOLS DRAFTED BY DETROIT LIONS Portsmouth Spartans 1930-33 Detroit Lions 1934-Pres. 1940: Jim Rike – C, 4th Rd, 46th…
Josh Dobbs drafted by the Steelers in 4th Rd, #135 overall
Tennessee Vols quarterback Josh Dobbs became the sixth player selected in the 2017 NFL Drafted after Pittsburgh drafted him in the 4th round, #135 overall. He joined Cam Sutton as the second Vols player selected by the Steelers. He’s also the highest drafted quarterback out of Tennessee since Peyton Manning in 1998. Below are some…
Cincinnati Bengals draft Vols WR Josh Malone in 4th Rd #128 overall
Vols WR Josh Malone became the fifth UT player taken in the 2017 NFL Draft after the Cincinnati Bengals picked him in the 4th round, #128 overall. See more below. Cincinnati Bengals select Vols WR Josh Malone in 4th Rd, No. 128. First Bengals pick of a UT player since WR Kelley Washington 3rd Rd…
Jimmy’s blog: Dobbs excited to go in 4th round to Steelers
Dobbs goes with 135h pick, the same as Dak Prescott in 2016
Jalen Reeves-Maybin drafted in 4th Rd #124 by Detroit Lions
Vols LB Jalen Reeves-Maybin became the 4th University of Tennessee player selected in the NFL Draft. The Detroit Lions took Reeves-Maybin in the 4th round, #124 overall. Here’s more on his selection. Detroit Lions select Jalen Reeves-Maybin in the 4th Rd, No. 124. #NFLDraft First Lions pick of a UT player since Terry Fair 1st…
Steelers Select Cameron Sutton At No. 94
PHILADELPHIA — The Pittsburgh Steelers selected former Tennessee defensive back and VFL Cameron Sutton with the 94th overall pick during Friday’s third round of the 2017 NFL Draft at the Philadelphia Museum of Art at Eakins Oval. Sutton is the 18th Vol to be selected by the Pittsburgh Steelers and the first since Daniel McCullers went 215th overall (sixth round)…
Saints Select Alvin Kamara At No. 67
PHILADELPHIA — Former Tennessee running back and VFL Alvin Kamara was selected by the New Orleans Saints with the 67th overall pick during Friday’s third round of the 2017 NFL Draft at the Philadelphia Museum of Art at Eakins Oval. The Saints traded up in the third round to select Kamara. New Orleans gave a 2018 second-round pick…
Steelers select Cam Sutton in 3rd Rd #94 overall in NFL Draft
Vols senior DB cam Sutton is the third player selected in the 2017 NFL Draft. Sutton was drafted by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 3rd round, #94 overall. See more on his selection below. Pittsburgh Steelers select Vols DB Cam Sutton in the 3rd Rd, No. 94 overall. He's the 1st UT DB drafted since…
Alvin Kamara selected in 3rd Rd #67 by New Orleans Saints
Vols RB Alvin Kamara was the 2nd Tennessee player selected in the 2017 NFL draft by the New Orleans Saints (3rd round, #67 overall. Kamara is the first RB drafted since 2010 when the Cleveland Browns picked Montario Hardesty in the 2nd round, #59 overall. Here’s some great content on Kamara. New Orleans Saints trade…
Eagles Introduce Derek Barnett
Former Tennessee defensive end Derek Barnett was formally introduced by the Philadelphia Eagles on Monday, less than 24 hours after he was selected by the organization with the 14th overall pick in the 2017 NFL Draft. Barnett spoke with local media members for almost 15 minutes after snapping a few quick photos holding his new Eagles jersey,…
Video: Erik Ainge breaks down how to beat quarters coverage in QB Meetings #5
Check out the new 5th edition of QB Meetings with Erik Ainge presented by LCUB, Amerigas, Heritage Propane and SafeT Systems! On this video, Erik breaks down how to beat quarters coverage with the play action. Submit your specific play suggestion in Tennessee history that you want Erik to analyze on an upcoming show and find out more about the…
