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Jimmy’s blog: Barnes addresses postgame comments about Fulkerson
Coach said he needs to know if player is ill so he can adjust
Postgame/Stats/Story: #7/8 UT Wins Fourth Straight SEC Game With 70-58 Victory At #RV Ole Miss
No. 7/8 Tennessee picked up a 70-58 win on Sunday in The Pavilion at Ole Miss, ending the No. RV/RV Rebels’ 13-game win streak.
Highlights/Postgame/Stats/Story: #18 Vols’ rough outing with missed opportunities for full comeback ends in 79-67 loss at #21 LSU
The 18th-ranked Tennessee basketball team rallied in the second half, but eventually fell on the road to No. 21 LSU Saturday night, 79-67.
Hoops Preview: #7/8 Lady Vols at RV/RV Ole Miss
No. 7/8 Tennessee (14-1/3-0 SEC) and RV/RV Ole Miss (14-1/1-0 SEC) put their unbeaten league records on the line Sunday afternoon, when the Lady Vols and Rebels meet in Oxford, Mississippi.
Rick Barnes & Olivier Nkamhoua Media Availability Transcript
On how he would grade his team’s shot selection…
“We need to throw in the fact that we turn down shots. In shot selection I would probably rate it a 75 percent, because we want guys to shoot the ball when we are open.”
Highlights/Photos/Postgame/Stats: No. 7/8 UT Takes Down No. 25/23 Texas A&M, 73-45
No. 7/8 Tennessee rolled to a decisive victory over No. 25/23 Texas A&M on Thursday night, posting a 73-45 win in Thompson-Boling Arena.
Vols Open Season at No. 21 in Perfect Game Preseason Top 25
Tennessee baseball received its first preseason top 25 ranking of the year on Thursday, checking in at No. 21 in the Perfect Game Preseason Top 25.
Hoops Preview: #18 Tennessee at #21 LSU
The 18th-ranked Tennessee men’s basketball team embarks on its second SEC road trip this weekend, taking on No. 21 LSU in Baton Rouge on Saturday.
Tidwell Named Preseason All-American by Perfect Game
Tennessee sophomore pitcher Blade Tidwell earned his second preseason All-America nod, garnering second-team honors from Perfect Game on Wednesday.
Kellie Harper Media Availability Recap (1/5/22)
Tennessee women’s basketball head coach Kellie Harper took questions from the media on Wednesday afternoon in Pratt Pavilion, as her No. 7/8 Lady Vols (13-1/2-0 SEC) prepare to host No. 25/23 Texas A&M (10-3/0-1 SEC) on Thursday night.
Jimmy’s blog: Vols prove productive when manage a first down during a possession
UT scored a touchdown on more than 50% of those drives
Hoops Preview: #7/8 Lady Vols vs. #25/23 Texas A&M
No. 7/8 Tennessee (13-1/2-0 SEC) returns to Thompson-Boling Arena to take on No. 25/23 Texas A&M (10-3/0-1 SEC) on Thursday at 6:32 p.m. ET.
Vols in the NFL – Week 17 Update
Alvin Kamara’s score pushed the New Orleans Saints to victory, 18-10, keeping them in the playoff picture in the NFC. Kamara’s offensive efforts highlighted the 17th week of NFL play for former Tennessee Volunteers.
Quotes: Rick Barnes and Uros Plavsic Preview Ole Miss
We have a lot of confidence in Zakai, because the one thing we know is he’s going to do what he does every day in practice
Highlights/Stats/Story: #7/9 Tennessee Picks Up Win At Arkansas, 70-63
No. 7/9 Tennessee picked up a hard-fought win on the road on Sunday, taking down the Razorbacks, 70-63, at Bud Walton Arena.
Jimmy’s blog: Shaw expects rules change to help curb fake injuries
National coordinator of football officials said tactics are a `bad look’ for the game
Hoops Preview: #7/9 Lady Vols at Arkansas
No. 7/9 Tennessee (12-1/1-0 SEC) plays its first SEC road contest of the 2021-22 campaign on Sunday, heading to Bud Walton Arena in Fayetteville for a 1:02 p.m. ET (12:02 CT) matinee with Arkansas (10-3/0-0 SEC).
Postgame/Stats/Notes/Story: Vols Suffer Overtime Shootout Loss To Purdue In Music City Bowl, 48-45
In a game that spanned more than four and a half hours in front of the largest crowd in TransPerfect Music City Bowl history, Tennessee suffered a heartbreaking overtime loss to Purdue Thursday evening at Nissan Stadium, 48-45.
Highlights/Photos/Postgame/Stats: No. 7/9 UT Opens SEC Play With 62-44 Win Over Alabama
No. 7/9 Tennessee opened SEC play with a 62-44 win over Alabama in Thompson-Boling Arena on Thursday night.
Jimmy’s blog: Was ruling on Wright the wrong call?
Forward progress decision costly in overtime loss to Purdue
WATCH: Heupel, Hooker, Tillman & Jackson Music City Bowl Postgame
Tennessee held it’s postgame press conference after Purdue defeated UT 48-45 in OT at Nissan Stadium in Nashville at the 2021 TransPerfect Music City Bowl. Participants were head coach Josh Heupel, quarterback Hendon Hooker, wide receiver Cedric Tillman and defensive back Theo Jackson.
WATCH: 99.1 The Sports Animal review of the Music City Bowl
Hosts Jimmy Hyams and Vince Ferrara recap the 48-45 TransPerfect Music City Bowl overtime loss to Purdue for Tennessee.
Josh Heupel Named Finalist For FWAA’s Steve Spurrier First Year Coach Award
On the eve of his Volunteers’ 2021 season finale in the TransPerfect Music City Bowl, Tennessee head coach Josh Heupel was recognized by the Football Writers Association of America as a finalist for the Steve Spurrier First Year Coach Award
Quotes: Kellie Harper preview Alabama game
Tennessee head coach Kellie Harper met with the media on Wednesday in advance of Thursday’s SEC opener between the No. 7/9 Lady Vols (11-1) and Alabama (9-2).
Shorthanded Vols Fall at Alabama, 73-68
Despite being down two starters, 14th-ranked Tennessee battled before falling on the road to No. 19 Alabama, 73-68, late Wednesday.
Preview: Vols Set to Battle Purdue in TransPerfect Music City Bowl
Tennessee will conclude its first season under head coach Josh Heupel on Thursday afternoon with a postseason matchup against Big 10 foe Purdue in the TransPerfect Music City Bowl at Nissan Stadium in Nashville.
WATCH: On-field report and pregame warmups of Vols at Music City Bowl
Host Vince Ferrara checks in from the field at Nissan Stadium and shares some pregame warm-up video before Tennessee sets to play Purdue in the TransPerfect Music City Bowl at Nissan Stadium in Nashville.
Jmmy’s blog: Purdue DC expects ‘4 hours of chaos’
Lambert says Vols hurry-up, spread offense makes you defend entire field
WATCH: Final Vols Music City Bowl Practice Highlights in Nashville
Tennessee opened practice to media at Vanderbilt Stadium in Nashville as the Vols get prepped for their matchup with Purdue in the Music City Bowl.
Vols in the NFL – Week 16 Update
Nigel Warrior and Ethan Wolf had an unforgettable week, recording their first NFL tackle and reception, respectively, highlighting the 16th week of play for former Tennessee Volunteers in the NFL.
Hoops Preview: #7/9 Lady Vols vs. Alabama
No. 7/9 Tennessee (11-1) and Alabama (9-2) open 2021-22 Southeastern Conference action on Thursday evening in Knoxville.
Player Quotes: Defense Ready for One Last Ride in TransPerfect Music City Bowl
With only two days left before the 2021 TransPerfect Music City Bowl at Nissan Stadium, the Tennessee football team wrapped up their second-to-last practice of the season Tuesday afternoon at Vanderbilt Stadium.
WATCH: Tennessee coordinators talk team, returning players, Purdue, Music City Bowl
Tennessee OC/TE Coach Alex Golesh & DC Tim Banks at Main Press Conference at Opryland in Nashville.
WATCH: Tennessee HC Josh Heupel & Purdue HC Jeff Brohm Joint MCB Press Conference
Tennessee HC Josh Heupel & Purdue HC Jeff Brohm at Main Press Conference at Opryland in Nashville.
WATCH: Purdue Coordinators Talk Tennessee, Music City Bowl
Purdue Boilermakers Co-DC/LB coach Brad Lambert & C-OC/QB Coach Brian Brohm at the Main Press Conference at Opryland in Nashville ahead of Thursday’s Music City Bowl between Purdue and Tennessee.
WATCH: Vols DB Theo Jackson talk Music City Bowl Prep from Nashville
Vols DB Theo Jackson spoke with media Tuesday following Tennessee’s third practice in Nashville ahead of their matchup with Purdue in the Music City Bowl.
WATCH: Vols DB Trevon Flowers talk Music City Bowl Prep from Nashville
Vols DB Trevon Flowers spoke with media Tuesday following Tennessee’s third practice in Nashville ahead of their matchup with Purdue in the Music City Bowl.
WATCH: Vols DL Matthew Butler talk Music City Bowl Prep from Nashville
Vols DL Matthew Butler spoke with media Tuesday following Tennessee’s third practice in Nashville ahead of their matchup with Purdue in the Music City Bowl.
WATCH: Vols DL Ja’Quain Blakely talk Music City Bowl Prep from Nashville
Vols DL Ja’Quain Blakely spoke with media Tuesday following Tennessee’s third practice in Nashville ahead of their matchup with Purdue in the Music City Bowl.
Jimmy’s blog: Jackson believed in Heupel offense before season
Quarterback Tayven Jackson has an adjustment to make.
WATCH: Vols QB Hendon Hooker talk Music City Bowl Prep from Nashville
Vols QB Hendon Hooker spoke with media Monday following Tennessee’s second practice in Nashville ahead of their matchup with Purdue in the Music City Bowl.
WATCH: Vols OL Jerome Carvin talk Music City Bowl Prep from Nashville
Vols OL Jerome Carvin spoke with media Monday following Tennessee’s second practice in Nashville ahead of their matchup with Purdue in the Music City Bowl.
WATCH: Vols Music City Bowl Practice Highlights in Nashville
Tennessee opened practice to media at Vanderbilt Stadium in Nashville as the Vols get prepped for their matchup with Purdue in the Music City Bowl.
No. 7/10 Lady Vols Blow Past Mocs, 91-41
No. 7/10 Tennessee took a comfortable victory over Chattanooga on Monday, winning in Thompson-Boling Arena, 91-41.
Focused Vols Looking to “Finish Strong” in Music City Bowl Clash with Purdue
With game day quickly approaching, Tennessee has been focused and locked in as it looks to finish the 2021 season off the right way.
Hoops Preview: #14 Tennessee at #19 Alabama
The 14th-ranked Tennessee men’s basketball team is set to open conference play, traveling to Tuscaloosa to take on No. 19 Alabama Wednesday at 9 p.m. ET.
Rick Barnes and Olivier Nkamhoua Media Availability
“I still think really right when you think about it, if you have enough guys—that number is probably seven or eight—that you can play a game, I think you should go play. I think it speaks volumes to your team when you know that, ‘hey yeah, we might not ever full deck with us, but we believe in you guys, you’re on scholarship and so we will always try with everything that we do to go play a game, whether it’s here or on the road.”
Fulkerson Named SEC Co-Player of the Week
Fresh off of recording a double-double on his way to leading Tennessee to a win over a top-10 opponent, super senior forward John Fulkerson has been named the SEC’s Co-Player of the Week, the conference announced Monday.
WATCH: Vols HC Josh Heupel preview Purdue
Vols HC Josh Heupel met with media to preview Purdue in the Music City Bowl.
WATCH: Vols CB Warren Burrell preview Purdue
Vols CB Warren Burrell met with media to preview Purdue in the Music City Bowl.
