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Jimmy’s blog: BREAKING NEWS: Tennessee Ath. Dept. implements tiered salary reduction

Could cut $1.6 million over next 8 months

Transcript: Rick Barnes start of practice media avail

Tennessee basketball head coach Rick Barnes met with the media on Monday morning over Zoom to preview the Vols 2020-21 campaign.

Vols to Host Kansas for SEC/Big 12 Challenge

Tennessee learned Wednesday that it will host Kansas at Thompson-Boling Arena as part of the SEC/Big 12 Challenge in January.

WATCH: Rick Barnes talks roster, schedule, season, fans, cooking & much more

Tennessee men’s basketball head coach Rick Barnes spoke to the media Wednesday via Zoom call to discuss the start of official practices for the 2020-2021 men’s basketball season.

Kennedy, Mays Preview UT-Alabama Matchup

Brandon Kennedy, R-Sr., OL – On Alabama’s defense …“The one thing I see is that they’re technically sound and they have good fundamentals.

PHOTO GALLERY: Vols Football Practice – Bama Week

Here’s a photo gallery, courtesy of UT Athletics, of Tennessee’s Tuesday Alabama week practice. Click on any image to see it full size with the ability to scroll through.

WATCH: Tennessee football Tuesday practice highlights

The Tennessee football team was back on the practice field Tuesday in preparation for Saturday’s game vs. Alabama. Watch some of it in this video, courtesy of UT Athletics.

WATCH: Cade Mays’ First Media Avail Since Joining Vols

Tennessee offensive lineman Cade Mays spoke with the media fir the first time since transferring to UT on Tuesday via a Zoom call to discuss his decision to leave Georgia for Tennessee and preview the Alabama game.

WATCH: Brandon Kennedy Alabama Week Avail

Tennessee offensive lineman Brandon Kennedy spoke with the media on Tuesday via a Zoom call to look back on the Kentucky game and ahead to the Alabama game.

WATCH: FOX Sports Analyst Brock Huard at Knox QB Club

FOX Sports analyst Brock Huard spoke to the Knoxville Quarterback Club on Monday to discuss his position group and look ahead to Alabama. Video courtesy of the Knoxville Quarterback Club.

Transcript: Jeremy Pruitt Previews Tennessee-Alabama Matchup

Tennessee head coach Jeremy Pruitt held his weekly press conference Monday to preview the Vols’ matchup with No. 2 Alabama at 3:30 p.m. ET Saturday in Neyland Stadium. Below are quotes from the press conference:

WATCH: Vols TE Coach Joe Osovet at Knox QB Club

Tennessee tight ends coach Joe Osovet spoke to the Knoxville Quarterback Club on Monday to discuss his position group and look ahead to Alabama. Video courtesy of the Knoxville Quarterback Club.

WATCH: Pruitt Monday Bama Week PC – addresses Brumbaugh firing, QB situation

Tennessee head coach Jeremy Pruitt held his weekly Monday press conference via Zoom to look back on the loss to Kentucky and ahead to Saturday’s game vs. Alabama.

PHOTO GALLERY: Tennessee vs. Kentucky

Here’s a photo gallery, courtesy of SEC Media Portal, of Tennessee’s game Saturday vs. Kentucky. Click on any image to see it full size with the ability to scroll through.

WATCH: Tennessee vs. Kentucky game video in 3 forms

Here are plays and highlights in three different forms (field level, aerial view and slower motion) from Tennessee’s 34-7 loss to Kentucky in Knoxville Saturday.

WATCH: Stoops “Put them into some predictable pass situations. We felt like that’s where we wanted to be.”

Kentucky head football coach and Kentucky players spoke to the media after Kentucky’s 34-7 road upset victory over Tennessee. Video courtesy of the SEC Media Portal.

4 first half turnovers doom Vols, as UT stunned at home by Kentucky 34-7

four first-half turnovers by the No. 18/17 Vols were too much to overcome in a 34-7 loss to Kentucky Saturday afternoon at Neyland Stadium.

WATCH: 99.1 The Sports Animal’s Postgame Recap of UT loss to UK

99.1 The Sports Animal’s Eric Cain and Vince Ferrara filed this report from the field at Neyland Stadium recapping Tennessee’s historic home loss to Kentucky on Saturday and sharing some analysis and opinions on the team moving forward.

WATCH: Trey Smith postgame after loss to Kentucky

Tennessee offensive lineman Trey Smith spoke to the media via Zoom call in the postgame after the home loss to Kentucky 34-7.

WATCH: Eric Gray postgame after loss to Kentucky

Tennessee running back Eric Gray spoke to the media via Zoom call in the postgame after the home loss to Kentucky 34-7.

WATCH: Henry To’o To’o postgame after loss to Kentucky

Tennessee linebacker Henry To’o To’o spoke to the media via Zoom call in the postgame after the home loss to Kentucky 34-7.

WATCH: Pruitt Postgame on starting QB for next week “I would say undecided”

Tennessee head coach Jeremy Pruitt held his postgame Zoom press conference after the home loss to Kentucky 34-7.

Jimmy’s blog: Vols suffer worse loss to Kentucky since 1935

Angry Pruitt questions play call, effort, commitment of team

Week 4 SEC football score predictions, analysis; Vols get back in win column over UK

Only 5 games on the schedule including Vols/Cats and 3 at 2, Georgia at Alabama

Six VFLs Participating in MLB Instructional Leagues this Fall

Six former Vols are set to participate in 2020 instruction leagues for their respective MLB organizations this fall.

Lady Vols hit court for first official basketball practice

The countdown to tip-off is underway. The Tennessee Lady Vols excitedly hit the court at Pratt Pavilion on Wednesday evening, participating in the first official practice of the 2020-21 season.

Transcript: Midweek Jeremy Pruitt Press Conference

Opening Statement – “When you look at this game this week, it’s a great opportunity for us playing against a really good football team.

WATCH: Pruitt breaks down UK, COVID-19 in SEC and JJ Peterson away from team

Tennessee head football coach Jeremy Pruitt held his weekly Wednesday post-practice Zoom video press conference. Watch that below, courtesy of UT Athletics.

PHOTO GALLERY: UT Football Tuesday Kentucky Week Practice

Here’s a photo gallery, courtesy of UT Athletics, of Tuesday’s football practice ahead of Tennessee’s home game Saturday versus Kentucky. Click on any image to see it full size with the ability to scroll through.

WATCH: Tennessee football Kentucky Week Tuesday Practice

Tennessee football practiced Tuesday afternoon in preparation for Saturday’s home game vs. Kentucky. Watch some highlights, courtesy of UT Athletics below.

Transcript: Vols RB Eric Gray Kentucky Week Avail

Eric Gray, RB – So. – On what he would say Georgia did to give the running game a hard time on Saturday…“It’s a big testament to Georgia, they have a great front seven.

Transcript: Vols WR Brandon Johnson Kentucky Week Avail

Brandon Johnson, WR – Sr. – On what takeaways he had after watching film from the Georgia game…“It’s always frustrating when a lot of the wounds that we had were self-inflicted.

Transcript: Vols DL Matthew Butler Kentucky Week Avail

Matthew Butler, DL – Sr. – On what defensive line coach Jimmy Brumbaugh has meant to his game…“Coach Brumbaugh, like I said before, he’s very meticulous.

Transcript: Pruitt and No. 18/17 Vols Remain Positive as Prep for Kentucky Underway

Opening statement …“You know going back and looking at the game on Saturday, to start offensively, didn’t execute at a very good level at all.

Jimmy’s blog: Run game, stopping run crucial for UT against Kentucky

Vols must also be more efficient on third downs

Brooks Named Ray Guy Award Punter of the Week

Tennessee punter/placekicker Paxton Brooks was named the Ray Guy Award Punter of the Week, the Augusta Sports Council and the Ray Guy Award Committee announced on Tuesday.

WATCH: Eric Gray “I still believe our offensive line is one of the best offensive lines in the country, no matter what”

Tennessee sophomore running back Eric Gray spoke to the media Tuesday via Zoom call to discuss the loss to Georgia and look ahead to Saturday’s home game with Kentucky.

WATCH: Brandon Johnson on Palmer success “He works hard everyday. It’s awesome just to watch him do it.”

Tennessee senior wide receiver Brandon Johnson spoke to the media Tuesday via Zoom call to discuss the loss to Georgia and look ahead to Saturday’s home game with Kentucky.

WATCH: Butler on how close UT is to beating UGA/UF “Any given Saturday, anybody can win the game”

Tennessee senior defensive lineman Matthew Butler spoke to the media Tuesday via Zoom call to discuss the loss to Georgia and look ahead to Saturday’s home game with Kentucky.

WATCH: SEC Network Analyst Chris Doering at Knoxville QB Club

SEC Network analyst Chris Doering spoke to the Knoxville Quarterback Club on Monday to talk Tennessee and SEC football. Video courtesy of the Knoxville Quarterback Club.

WATCH: Vols DL coach Jimmy Brumbaugh at Knoxville QB Club

Tennessee defensive line coach Jimmy Brumbaugh spoke to the Knoxville Quarterback Club on Monday ahead of Saturday’s game at Kentucky.

PHOTO GALLERY: Tennessee at Georgia game

Here’s a photo gallery, courtesy of the SEC Media Portal, of Tennessee’s 44-21 ;loss at #3 Georgia on Saturday. Click on any image to see it full size with the ability to scroll through.

Jimmy’s blog: We flag Tennessee’s performance against Georgia: Defense OK for 3 quarters.

Turnovers, penalties, offensive line were the downfall

WATCH: Jeremy Pruitt discusses issues from Georgia game, previews Kentucky

Tennessee head coach Jeremy Pruitt held his weekly Monday press conference today to review the Georgia game and look ahead to Saturday’s game with Kentucky.

Vols Ranked For Sixth Straight Week, UT-UK Set For SEC Network

Tennessee football remained in the top 20 of the national polls this week as the Vols were tabbed No. 18 in the Associated Press Top 25 and No. 17 in the Amway Coaches poll.

Second-Half Rally Pushes #3 Georgia Past #12 Tennessee

Despite leading third-ranked Georgia at halftime Saturday, the 12th-ranked Tennessee football team fell short of pulling off the upset, falling by a score of 44-21 at Sanford Stadium.