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Rick Barnes & Santiago Vescovi Media Availability Transcript

“I don’t know anything that happened from their point of view. All I want to do is hit it from our side. Fifteen of our 17 players are vaccinated, 88 percent. That includes every single one of our rotational players. Our guys want to play.

Hoops Preview: #7/9 Lady Vols vs. ETSU

In-state foes No. 7/9 Tennessee (9-1) and ETSU (1-10) will face one another on Monday, meeting for the seventh consecutive season and for the 28th time in the series.

#7/9 Lady Vols Fall In Battle With #3/3 Stanford, 74-63

In a high-energy battle, the No. 7/9 Tennessee women’s basketball team fell to No. 3/3 Stanford, 74-63, Saturday evening in Thompson-Boling Arena.

Bowl Prep in Full Swing as Vols Prepare for Explosive Purdue Attack

Tennessee continued its bowl prep with another spirited practice on Friday morning at Haslam Field.

Jimmy’s Blog: Aiden aides Purdue passing attack

Boilermakers have receiving playmakers despite loss of Bell

WATCH: Vols HC Josh Heupel talks Music City Bowl prep from Nashville

Vols HC Josh Heupel spoke with media Sunday following Tennessee’s first practice in Nashville ahead of their matchup with Purdue in the Music City Bowl.

WATCH: Vols LB Solon Page III talks season, bowl practices, Music City Bowl

Tennessee linebacker Solon Page III spoke to the media ahead of Tennessee’s appearance in the Music City Bowl vs. Purdue in Nashville.

WATCH: Vols DB Theo Jackson talks season, bowl practices, Music City Bowl

Tennessee defensive back Theo Jackson spoke to the media ahead of Tennessee’s appearance in the Music City Bowl vs. Purdue in Nashville.

WATCH: Vols DC Tim Banks talks season, bowl practices, Music City Bowl

Tennessee defensive coordinator Tim Banks spoke to the media ahead of Tennessee’s appearance in the Music City Bowl vs. Purdue in Nashville.

Eight Vols Earn All-SEC Acclaim from Phil Steele

Tennessee had eight players earn recognition on Phil Steele’s postseason All-SEC teams, led by redshirt senior wide receiver and return specialist Velus Jones Jr.,

Butler Accepts Invite to Play in 2022 East-West Shrine Bowl

Tennessee defensive lineman Matthew Butler has accepted an invitation to play in the 2022 East-West Shrine Bowl.

Quotes: Kellie Harper & Jordan Walker preview Stanford game

Tennessee women’s basketball head coach Kellie Harper and graduate guard Jordan Walker met with the media on Thursday afternoon ahead of No. 7/9 UT’s top-10 clash at Thompson-Boling Arena with No. 3/3 Stanford (7-2)

#eVOLution22 Billboards On Display in Multiple Cities

Digital billboards celebrating the #eVOLution22 Tennessee football signing class are now on display in cities throughout the Southeast until Dec. 22.

Hoops Preview: #7/9 Lady Vols vs. #3/3 Stanford

No. 7/9 Tennessee (9-0) and No. 3/3 Stanford (7-2) face off this weekend for the 38th time, including the 27th clash featuring both teams ranking among the nation’s top 10 in at least one of the major polls.

Hoops Preview: #18 Tennessee vs. Memphis

The 18th-ranked Tennessee men’s basketball team heads to the mid-state for a neutral site clash with the Memphis Tigers on Saturday at 12 p.m. ET at Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena.

Brooks, Butler Named Academic All-America By CoSIDA

The College Sports Information Directors of America (CoSIDA) announced Wednesday that Tennessee football seniors Paxton Brooks and Matthew Butler have been selected to the 2021-22 Academic All-America Division I football teams.

Quotes: Heupel Hauls In Top 15 Class, Welcomes 20 Signees to UT #eVOLution22

Tennessee head coach Josh Heupel and his staff closed the first day of college football’s early signing period in strong fashion, welcoming 20 new signees

WATCH: Heupel reviews 2022 Class on ESP National Signing Day

Tennessee head coach Josh Heupel talked to the media about the 2022 signing class.

4-star DE James Pearce – Vols 2022 Class Signee 20 (Profile/Highlights/Analysis)

Landing Pearce is a win for two reasons: he helps as a pass rusher and it means you don’t have to wait until February to learn his decision.

4-star QB Tayven Jackson – Vols 2022 Class Signee 19 (Profile/Highlights/Analysis)

Jackson is the highest-profile player in the class, both because of his talent and position. Jackson will have a chance to learn in Year One and will compete for the starting quarterback job in 2023.

4-star DL Tyre West – Vols 2022 Class Signee 18 (Profile/Highlights/Analysis)

Tennessee needs as much defensive line help as it can get, and West should provide it. He’s a former Georgia commit and should provide a physical presence on Tennessee’s interior.

3-star OL Brian Grant – Vols 2022 Class Signee 17 (Profile/Highlights/Analysis)

Grant is probably a project player but a good prospect with really good length at the tackle position. He’ll work to add weight in college and could develop into a solid starter or rotation player in the future.

4-star WR Kaleb Webb – Vols 2022 Class Signee 16 (Profile/Highlights/Analysis)

Webb has a nice combination of size and speed to add to Tennessee’s group of receivers. He had a big senior season, which helped his profile grow.

4-star DE Joshua Josephs – Vols 2022 Class Signee 15 (Profile/Highlights/Analysis)

Josephs is one of the most important players in Tennessee’s class. The Vols need players who can help rush the passer; Josephs should help in that area.

3-star WR Chas Nimrod – Vols 2022 Class Signee 14 (Profile/Highlights/Analysis)

Nimrod looks like a really good athlete with his background in track. With his size, Nimrod should offer legit playmaking skills in Josh Heupel’s offense.

3-star LB Elijah Herring – Vols 2022 Class Signee 13 (Profile/Highlights/Analysis)

Herring is a versatile athlete who should immediately add depth on defense. Let’s see how much weight Herring adds in college.

3-star RB Dylan Sampson – Vols 2022 Class Signee 12 (Profile/Highlights/Analysis)

Sampson fits a trend you’ll find with offensive skill players in this class: he has speed. Sampson will have a chance to play immediately.

3-star WR Marquarius White – Vols 2022 Class Signee 11 (Profile/Highlights/Analysis)

White’s size won’t stand out, but his speed will. White should be a perfect fit in Josh Heupel’s offense.

3-star WR Cameron Miller – Vols 2022 Class Signee 10 (Profile/Highlights/Analysis)

Miller had a long list of SEC suitors and decided to stay in state to play for Tennessee. The Vols should be able to use Miller in a number of ways in the offense.

4-star RB Justin Williams – Vols 2022 Class Signee 9 (Profile/Highlights/Analysis)

Williams became a high priority for Tennessee late in the recruiting process. The former West Virginia commit visited Knoxville in November and quickly connected with UT’s staff.

3-star DB Jourdan Thomas – Vols 2022 Class Signee 8 (Profile/Highlights/Analysis)

Thomas helps fill a position of need at safety. The Vols need to create more competition there, either to find a new starter or add depth that was lacking in 2020.

3-star WR Desmond “Dee” Williams – Vols 2022 Class Signee 7 (Profile/Highlights/Analysis)

Can Williams help at cornerback right away? That’s Tennessee hope with more depth needed in the secondary.

3-star LB Kalib Perry – Vols 2022 Class Signee 6 (Profile/Highlights/Analysis)

Tennessee hopes Perry, who’s worked to add weight at the high school level, can come in and be a physical player at linebacker.

3-star OL Masai Reddick – Vols 2022 Class Signee 5 (Profile/Highlights/Analysis)

Reddick has a ton of size and strength, which should help Tennessee in the running game. Will Reddick play at tackle or guard?

3-star DB Christian Harrison – Vols 2022 Class Signee 4 (Profile/Highlights/Analysis)

Harrison is a good athlete who has run track and shown the ability to make plays on the ball. He’ll have a chance to play immediately at corner.

4-star OL Addison Nichols – Vols 2022 Class Signee 3 (Profile/Highlights/Analysis)

Nichols is a really important player for Tennessee as the Vols try to build depth and add talent to the offensive line.

3-star OL Maurice Clipper Jr. – Vols 2022 Class Signee 2 (Profile/Highlights/Analysis)

Clipper will arrive in Knoxville with legit SEC size. A basketball player in high school, Clipper also has good athleticism that should fit in well with Tennessee’s fast-paced offense.

3-star DL Jordan Phillips – Vols 2022 Class Signee 1 (Profile/Highlights/Analysis)

Phillips will have a chance to help Tennessee’s defense right away. He enrolled in December and will be able to go through spring practice.

Highlights/Postgame/Stats/Story: Complete Performance Leads #18 Vols Past USC Upstate, 96-52

KNOXVILLE – Tennessee’s most complete performance of the season was on display Tuesday night at Thompson-Boling Arena, as the Volunteers took down USC Upstate, 96-52.