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Danny White Named UT Director of Athletics
Dr. Danny White, recently ranked the fourth-best athletic director in the country by Stadium, will become the new athletic director at the University of Tennessee
Tennessee quickly lands AD, hiring Danny White from UCF
Tennessee has moved quickly on a new Athletics Director hire first reported by USA Today and now confirmed by the University of Tennessee.
Cainer’s Corner: Mass Exodus
Vols lose four to the portal Wednesday night.
WATCH: Fulkerson “It’s on me for this loss. Not being a leader. Not getting the guys ready to play. Me not coming to play.”
Tennessee men’s basketball forward John Fulkerson spoke to the media after Tennessee’s loss at Florida 75-49.
WATCH: James says Barnes told experienced players they’re “not being great leaders or leaders at all”
Tennessee men’s basketball guard Josiah-Jordan James spoke to the media after Tennessee’s loss at Florida 75-49.
Vols “humbled,” suffer 2nd and worst loss of season, 75-49 at Florida
Offensive struggles and a difficult night on the boards were too much for the sixth-ranked Tennessee basketball team to overcome, as the Volunteers fell to Florida, 75-49, on Tuesday at Exactech Arena.
Hoops Preview: No. 25/RV Lady Vols vs. No. 3/5 UConn
The second installment of the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame Revival Series will take place on Thursday night,
Transcript: Kellie Harper Media Availability Previewing UConn
Tennessee women’s basketball head coach Kellie Harper took questions from the media on Tuesday evening in a Zoom interview session that covered the Lady Vols’ upcoming home games vs. No. 3/5 UConn
Vols Announce Baseball Schedule for 2021 Season
Head coach Tony Vitello and the 19th ranked Tennessee baseball team officially announced its 2021 schedule on Tuesday.
Lady Vols to host No. 13 Kentucky Sunday
The Southeastern Conference has announced a revised schedule for women’s basketball games to be played on January 24 as a result of game postponements during the 2021 season due to the impact of COVID-19.
WATCH: Barnes extremely upset with his team after blow-out loss at UF; talks football/Fulmer
Tennessee men’s basketball coach Rick Barnes spoke to the media after Tennessee’s loss at Florida 75-49.
Hoops Preview #6 Tennessee at Florida
The sixth-ranked Tennessee basketball team returns to action for a Tuesday night showdown with conference rival, Florida. Tipoff from the O’Connell Center is slated for 7 p.m. ET on ESPN.
Transcript: Rick Barnes Media Availability Previewing Florida
Tennessee basketball coach Rick Barnes met with the media on Monday morning to preview the Vols upcoming matchup with Florida.
Cainer’s Corner: The Morning After
Cainer unravels all that was Monday on Rocky Top.
WATCH: Tennessee’s Plowman, Fulmer & Boyd on Football Firings
The University of Tennessee held a press conference Monday afternoon to discuss the firing of head football coach Jeremy Pruitt, assistant coaches Brian Niedermeyer and Shelton Felton, along with 7 other staffers
WATCH: Auriemma on UConn playing Lady Vols “It’s not a big deal anymore. It’s not.”
UConn women’s basketball coach Geno Auriemma spoke with the media Monday in advance of the team’s game in Knoxville at the Tennessee Lady Vols on Thursday.
WATCH: Barnes talks small line-up, VU win, freshmen, Florida, Lady Vols-UConn, more
Tennessee men’s basketball head coach Rick Barnes spoke to the media via Zoom on Monday to discuss the win over Vanderbilt and preview Tuesday’s game at Florida.
Jimmy’s blog: Pruitt retains Dallas law firm to fight UT firing for cause
Attorney says firing more about UT saving money that based on facts
UT Issues Letters of Termination for Jeremy Pruitt, Two Assistants & 7 Others on Football Staff
The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, today announced significant personnel action in the football program resulting from an investigation into potential NCAA violations.
REPORT: Pruitt fired, Fulmer stepping down
Jeremy Pruitt OUT after three seasons.
Jeremy Pruitt fired for cause, Fulmer to retire as AD
Tennessee has fired head coach Jeremy Pruitt with cause after 3 seasons. Pruitt’s overall record was 16-19 and 10-16 in SEC.
Jeremy Pruitt fired at UT, Fulmer to retire when AD replacement found.
Fulmer to step down when replacement found
#10 Vols Take Down Commodores, 81-61
A season-high 16 points from freshman guard Keon Johnson and another solid effort on the defensive end led the 10th-ranked Tennessee basketball team past in-state foe Vanderbilt Saturday.
WATCH: Keon Johnson postgame after 81-61 win over Vandy
Tennessee guard Keon Johnson spoke to the media in the postgame after No. 10 Tennessee defeated Vanderbilt at home 81-61.
WATCH: John Fulkerson postgame after 81-61 win over Vandy
Tennessee forward John Fulkerson spoke to the media in the postgame after No. 10 Tennessee defeated Vanderbilt at home 81-61.
WATCH: Rick Barnes postgame after 81-61 win over Vandy
Tennessee head coach Rick Barnes spoke to the media in the postgame after No. 10 Tennessee defeated Vanderbilt at home 81-61.
Hoops Preview: No. 23/24 Lady Vols at Alabama
On Sunday, #23/24 Tennessee (8-2, 2-1 SEC) faces team number two in a challenging three-game stretch, traveling to Tuscaloosa to play RV/NR Alabama (11-1/4-1 SEC).
Tennessee Unveils 2021 Softball Schedule
After the 2020 season was truncated due to the coronavirus global pandemic, Tennessee softball is ready to return to action
Lady Vol Basketball – No. 23/24 UT Drops Nail-Biter to UGA, 67-66
Despite shooting a solid 49 percent from the floor, No. 23/24 Tennessee dropped its first SEC contest on Thursday evening, falling 67-66 to Georgia in Thompson-Boling Arena.
Hoops Preview: #10 Tennessee vs. Vanderbilt
The No. 10 Tennessee basketball team will try again this week when it hosts Vanderbilt for a Saturday night showdown in Knoxville. Tipoff from Thompson-Boling Arena is slated for 6 p.m. ET on SEC Network.
WATCH: Oliver analyzes Vols players and chats about Commodores
Tennessee men’s basketball assistant coach Desmond Oliver spoke to the media via Zoom Thursday to talk about the team and preview Saturday’s scheduled game vs. Vanderbilt.
Desmond Oliver Media Availability Transcript Previewing Vandy
Tennessee basketball assistant coach Desmond Oliver met with the media on Thursday morning to discuss the Vols upcoming matchup with Vanderbilt.
Cainer’s Corner: Why most Vols transferring comes as no shock
Most were expected, few will be missed.
Hoops Preview: No. 23/24 Lady Vols vs. Georgia
On Thursday evening, #23/24 Tennessee (8-1, 2-0 SEC) opens a three-game stretch vs. a trio of teams that stand a combined 27-2 overall and 11-2 in their respective conferences.
Kellie Harper media availability – LSU review, Georgia preview
Tennessee women’s basketball head coach Kellie Harper took questions from the media on Tuesday in a Zoom interview session
Pruitt Tabs Kevin Steele As Defensive Assistant Coach
Tennessee head football coach Jeremy Pruitt announced Tuesday that veteran Southeastern Conference coach Kevin Steele has joined the program as a defensive assistant coach.
Vols adding SEC veteran Kevin Steele to coaching staff
Jeremy Pruitt is reportedly adding former Auburn defensive coordinator Kevin Steele to his staff.
Jimmy’s blog: UT hires Steele on defensive staff
Former Auburn DC returns to alma mater
Vols’ Tuesday Game at Vanderbilt Called Off
The Tennessee at Vanderbilt men’s basketball game scheduled for today (Tuesday, Jan. 12) has been postponed due to a combination of positive tests, contact tracing and subsequent quarantining of individuals within the Vanderbilt basketball program
Rick Barnes Media Availability Vandy Preview Transcript
Tennessee basketball coach Rick Barnes sat down with the media via Zoom to discuss this week’s games with Vanderbilt.
Lady Vols debut at No. 23 in AP Poll
It took an 8-1 start to the season and victories over a pair of top-15 teams, but the Tennessee women’s basketball team has returned to the AP Top 25 poll.
Hoops Preview: #10 Tennessee at Vanderbilt
The No. 10 Tennessee basketball team hits the road for a newly scheduled Tuesday night bout with Vanderbilt. Tipoff from Memorial Gymnasium is slated for 7 p.m. ET on ESPN2.
WATCH: Barnes says Anosike coming back next season, recaps Sat win, talks safety measures, previews Vandy
Tennessee men’s basketball head coach Rick Barnes spoke with the media Monday to look back on the win over Texas A&M and preview the first of two straight vs. Vanderbilt.
Al Wilson Named to 2021 College Football Hall of Fame Class
Al Wilson, one of the most decorated defensive players in Tennessee history, has been named to the illustrious 2021 College Football Hall of Fame Class.
UT fends off LSU, 64-63, Lady Vols 2-0 in SEC
The Lady Vols held off a scrappy LSU squad in a back-and-forth affair on the road on Sunday, winning 64-63 in the Pete Maravich Assembly Center.
WATCH: Highlights of Tennessee’s 68-54 win at Texas A&M
Watch highlights from Tennessee basketball’s 68-54 win at Texas A&M on Saturday. Video courtesy of the SEC Media Portal. Vol Network broadcast call is heard throughout the highlights.
WATCH: Springer post “That’s the way every team should play, everybody is eating, ball is moving, just makes the game so much easier”
Tennessee men’s basketball guard Jaden Springer spoke to the media in the postgame after the Vols won at the Texas A&M Aggies 68-54 on Saturday.
WATCH: Vescovi in Texas A&M postgame on UT’s 23 assists “Shows how much we shared the ball, how unselfish we are”
Tennessee men’s basketball guard Santiago Vescovi spoke to the media in the postgame after the Vols won at the Texas A&M Aggies 68-54 on Saturday.
WATCH: Barnes in Texas A&M postgame “Santi was terrific. He was playing with a lot of confidence today.”
Tennessee men’s basketball head coach Rick Barnes spoke to the media in the postgame after the Vols won at the Texas A&M Aggies 68-54 on Saturday.
Hoops Schedule Adjusted; Vols to Play at Vanderbilt Tuesday
The Tennessee at South Carolina and Vanderbilt at Missouri men’s basketball games of Jan. 12 have been postponed due to a combination of positive tests, contact tracing and subsequent quarantining
