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Starters, inactives, snaps played, stats on Vols in NFL Week 1

5 U. of Tennessee players out of the 22 in the NFL started games in Week 1; four inactives

Vols RB coach Jay Graham media availability transcript

Jay Graham, Running Backs Coach – On getting to know the skills of each player after taking a new job…“I think first you just have a number of meetings.

Vols LB coach Brian Niedermeyer media availability transcript

Brian Niedermeyer, Linebackers Coach – On what coaching has been like during COVID-19…“It’s been good.

AP names Candace Parker WNBA Defensive Player of the Year

LVFL Candace Parker has picked up a pair of significant honors this week, as the Associated Press named her WNBA Defensive Player of the Year on Tuesday after the league office had recognized her as a WNBA Peak Performer for being the season leader in rebounding.

Vol Calls from Vol Network – Mondays 8 to 9pm

“Vol Calls,” the official statewide call-in radio show for the University of Tennessee Volunteers, is on location once again this season from Calhoun’s On the River in downtown Knoxville.

Vols OL Trey Smith media availability transcript

Trey Smith, Sr., OL – On what it’s been like going to practice despite the lack of numbers… “Every time in football you might have challenges

Vols LB Quavaris Crouch media availability transcript

Quavaris Crouch, So., LB – On what has been the most difficult part in terms of getting ready for the season with everything going on…

VFL in the NFL Update: Coleman to IR, Malone up and down off practice squad

There are now 20 VFLs in the NFL, 4 ex-Vols and 4 Knoxville area players active after Week 1

Photo Gallery: Tennessee football fall practice 15

Here’s a photo gallery courtesy of the UT Athletics from Tennessee fall football practice 15 for the 2020 season from Tuesday. Click on any image to see it full size with the ability to scroll through.

VIDEO: Tennessee football fall practice 15

Here is video of Tennessee football fall practice 15 on Tuesday, courtesy of VFL Films and UT Athletics.

VIDEO: Quavaris Crouch gushes over Henry T, talks development and rest of LBs

Tennessee sophomore linebacker Quavaris Crouch spoke to the media via Zoom call on Tuesday from UT Athletics.

VIDEO: Trey Smith says he’s practicing much more, makes case for Cade Mays

Tennessee senior offensive lineman Trey Smith spoke to the media via Zoom call on Tuesday from UT Athletics.

Lady Vols in the WNBA Update: Sept. 14

Three LVFLs, split between the league’s top three seeded teams, will be in action as the 2020 WNBA Playoffs get under way this week at the IMG Academy.

Former Vols All-American Bill Johnson Passes Away

Former Tennessee All-American offensive lineman Bill Johnson has died. Johnson passed away at his home in Sparta, Tennessee on Sunday. He was 84.

Photo Gallery: Tennessee football fall practice 13

Here’s a photo gallery courtesy of the UT Athletics from Tennessee fall football practice 13 for the 2020 season from Friday. Click on any image to see it full size with the ability to scroll through.

VIDEO: Pruitt talks standouts, fewer players missing, Cade Mays and much more at Knoxville QB Club

Tennessee head coach Jeremy Pruitt was the first guest speaker at the Knoxville Quarterback Club on Monday. Watch that full session including some Q&A below.

Teams Not Playing Dropped; Vols Climb In Polls; No. 15 in AP, No. 17 in Coaches

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – Tennessee football climbed in both national polls this week, jumping to No. 15 in the Associated Press Top 25 and No. 17 in the Amway Coaches poll.

VIDEO: Tennessee football fall practice 13

Here is video of Tennessee football fall practice 13 on Friday, courtesy of VFL Films and UT Athletics.

Vols RB Ty Chandler media availability transcript

Ty Chandler, Sr., RB – On Tee Hodge … “Tee (Hodge) is looking good, he’s a great individual. I’m excited to have him in the room.

Vols WR Brandon Johnson media availability transcript

Brandon Johnson, R-Sr., WR – On if it’s been hard getting down timing and building chemistry with guys being out of practice…

Vols K Brent Cimaglia media availability transcript

Brent Cimaglia, Sr., PK – On if there with Vols K Brent Cimaglia / Credit: San Forman – 99.1 The Sports Animal
as a specific kick that made him realize he’d be a successful collegiate kicker.

Vols G Victor Bailey Jr. Media Availability Quote Transcript

Tennessee redshirt-junior guard Victor Bailey Jr. met with the media on Friday afternoon to discuss the upcoming season.

VIDEO: Victor Bailey Jr. on choosing Tennessee, “The culture.”

Tennessee combo guard Victor Bailey Jr. chopped things up with local media Friday afternoon.

VIDEO: Ty Chandler explains why Eric Gray, Jay Graham have made him better

Tennessee senior running back Ty Chandler spoke to the media Friday via Zoom call from UT Athletics.

VIDEO: Brandon Johnson talks time missed, fellow Vols WRs

Tennessee senior wide receiver Brandon Johnson spoke to the media Friday via Zoom call from UT Athletics.

VIDEO: Brent Cimaglia on special teams “It’s going to be a good year for us”

Tennessee senior placekicker Brent Cimaglia spoke to the media Friday via Zoom call from UT Athletics.

Transcript: Jeremy Pruitt media avail (9.10.20)

“We went back to Neyland last night and had somewhat of a scrimmage, got to get in probably somewhere around 40 to 44 plays in situational football.”

VIDEO: Pruitt on scrimmage “It was pretty sloppy;” more on contact tracing, Cade Mays

Tennessee Volunteers head football coach Jeremy Pruitt spoke with the media via Zoom call Thursday night after 12 fall practices and a Wednesday scrimmage have been completed.

Jimmy’s blog: NCAA should grant Mays’ waiver request

SEC should help if concerned about student-athletes well being

Kelly signed to Browns PS, D. Colquitt to Steelers, 21 Vols on active rosters, 12 more inactive

Steelers & Saints have the most VFLs, DL has most UT players by position with 5; full list

Photo Gallery: Tennessee Football Fall Practice 11

Here’s a photo gallery courtesy of the UT Athletics from Tennessee fall football practice 11 for the 2020 season from Monday. Click on any image to see it full size with the ability to scroll through. Vols Football Fall Practice 11

VIDEO: Tennessee Football Fall Practice 11 (9.7.20)

Here’s footage of the University of Tennessee football team’s Practice 11 of fall practice for the 2020 season. Video provided by VFL Films and UT Athletics.

12 Vols in NFL waived; 8 return to practice squads; Dobbs to Steelers; Updated VFL final roster list

Now 20 Vols in NFL, 11 inactives; Callaway makes Saints 53, Vickers sticks with Raiders; DT to IL

Transcript: Jeremy Pruitt Saturday interview after practice 10

Jeremy Pruitt Press Conference – Saturday, Sept. 5; Opening Statement…“We had a scrimmage slated for today, really had one slated for Wednesday,

Video: Pruitt on 44 players out, some due to COVID-19 protocols; one unit being “very disappointing”

Tennessee head football coach Jeremy Pruitt spoke with the media Saturday afternoon after fall preseason practice 10 via Zoom video call through UT Athletics.

Transcript: Vols QB Jarrett Guarantano Friday interview

Jarrett Guarantano, R-Sr., QB – On how having the same coaches will help with consistency and his thoughts on the freshmen receivers…

Transcript: Vols DE LaTrell Bumphus Friday interview

LaTrell Bumphus, Sr. DL – On what the defensive line needs to improve on and how they work with each other…

Transcript: Vols S Theo Jackson Friday interview

Theo Jackson, Sr., DB; On the defensive backs …”I feel like we will be a strength of the team because we have the most

VIDEO: Vols QB Jarrett Guarantano on handling 2019, his improvements

Tennessee starting quarterback Jarrett Guarantano spoke with the media on Friday after practice 9.

VIDEO: Vols DE LaTrell Bumphus on position group, leadership

Tennessee defensive end LaTrell Bumphus spoke with the media on Friday after practice 9.

VIDEO: Vols S Theo Jackson on secondary position differences, getting better

Tennessee safety Theo Jackson spoke with the media on Friday after practice 9.

Photo Gallery: Tennessee Football Fall Practice 9

Here’s a photo gallery courtesy of the UT Athletics from Tennessee fall football practice 9 for the 2020 season from Thursday. Click on any image to see it full size with the ability to scroll through. Vols Football Fall Practice 9

VIDEO: Tennessee Football Fall Practice 9 Footage

Here’s footage made available to us by VFL Films and UT Athletics from fall practice 9 on Thursday. We post practice video, photo galleries and interviews after each practice provided or media availability.

Transcript: Vols AHC/Pass Game Coord/WR coach Tee Martin media avail

Coach Tee Martin, Assistant Head Coach/Passing Game Coordinator/Wide Receivers; On the freshmen receivers and if any of them have stood out.

Transcript: Vols QB coach Chris Weinke media avail

Coach Chris Weinke, Quarterbacks; On what he learned about Jarrett Guarantano from the 2019 season…

Transcript: Vols OLB coach Shelton Felton media avail

On what he told himself when he was a high school coach and if he saw being an SEC coach in his future …

Transcript: Yves Pons reviews decision to stay at UT, talks new teammates

Tennessee senior forward Yves Pons met with the media over Zoom on Wednesday morning to discuss his process with the NBA this summer and where he’s looking to improve for the 2020-21 season.