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SEC to review impact of cancellation of fall NCAA Championships
The SEC will review with its member schools the impact of the NCAA Championships cancellation in the sports of soccer, volleyball and cross-country following the announcement by the NCAA
Guarantano Named to Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award Watch List
The Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award® presented by A. O. Smith Corporation is presented annually to the top senior and upperclassman quarterback set to graduate with their class.
Statement from SEC Commissioner Greg Sankey on Big 10/Pac 12
“I look forward to learning more about the factors that led the Big Ten and Pac-12 leadership to take these actions today.”
UT alum Cierra Burdick grateful for “unscheduleable” blessing
Bill Laimbeer and Cierra Burdick had crossed paths twice before. Despite the WNBA head coach and former NBA “Bad Boy” cutting the Lady Vol product from the New York Liberty during the 2017 season and again in 2018 from the Las Vegas Aces
Oliver, Schwartz Land on List of SEC’s Top Hoops Assistants
Tennessee basketball coaches Desmond Oliver and Michael Schwartz are among the top six assistant coaches in the Southeastern Conference, according to a list published Friday by Stadium basketball insider Jeff Goodman.
ESPN’s updated FPI rankings project Vols will finish 4-6
ESPN updated it’s FPI Power Index throughout college football after the SEC released it’s two additional conference games Friday night. What that ranking said about Tennessee is surprising.
Did SEC create a competitive schedule? SOS ranks before and after games added; winners & losers
UT plays 5 of Top 13 in coaches poll but where are Vols in overall SOS rankings in SEC?
New SEC opponents announced for revised 2020 football schedule
The Southeastern Conference on Friday announced the two additional non-divisional opponents each school will play as part of the SEC’s conference-only football schedule in 2020.
Tennessee 2020 Opponents Unveiled; Vols Add Texas A&M, Auburn
Vols add Auburn and Texas A&M to 2020 football schedule.
Lady Vols in the WNBA update: August 7
As the WNBA closes out its second week of competition, Tennessee has an SEC-best seven players in action.
Jimmy’s blog: UT assistant thinks Vols can make Final Four
Oliver thinks UT has talent, depth to be `very, very special’
Southeastern Conference announces initial medical protocols
The Southeastern Conference has announced its initial COVID-19 management requirements for the fall athletics season as recommended by the SEC’s Return to Activity and Medical Guidance Task Force.
VFLs in NFL Warrior/Coleman reactivated, James opts out, Gaulden & ex-Vol Hendrix cut
5 moves coming & going have the VFL in the NFL total on active rosters at 28; see the full list
Jimmy’s blog: Fulmer nixes idea of 100% capacity at Neyland
Says he hopes to not cut sports or pay for staff
Vols in the MLB Update – Senzel Off to Hot Start for Reds
Baseball is back as the shorted 2020 Major League Baseball season has been underway for two weeks now.
SEC Announces New Fall Preseason Football Practice Schedule
The Southeastern Conference announced Tuesday adjusted dates for preseason football activities for SEC schools with the first allowable practice now scheduled for August 17.
Four Vols Begin Play in NBA Restart
After a four-and-a-half-month layoff due to the coronavirus pandemic, four NBA VFLs traveled to the NBA bubble in Orlando for the resumption of play.
Jimmy’s blog: Would you prefer 10-game SEC schedule?
Or do you prefer 8 SEC games with at least one marquee non-SEC game?
2 additional SEC games: A look at crossover & strength of schedule models for 2020
See crossover opponents for 14 teams, each team’s SOS for that format & team options for all
Bituli released by Rams, Coleman to Lions Reserve/COVID-19 list; Now 28 active VFLs in NFL
9 VFLs have been dropped from active NFL rosters in last week; see updated list & breakdowns
Fulmer on 2 added SEC games “Strengths of schedule will play some role in it. I think it probably will play a bigger role than the rotation model might.”
University of Tennessee Director of Athletics Phillip Fulmer spent some time on SportsTalk with John and Jimmy recently.
Archie Manning on Peyton “Even though things worked out pretty well for him in Denver, it broke his heart to leave Indianapolis”
Legendary college and NFL player Archie Manning, who is currently the chairman of the National Football Foundation, spent some time with John and Jimmy on SportsTalk in Knoxville recently.
VFL Alexander of Heat on Sports 180 from the NBA Bubble “I have the jumpshot (now)”
VFL basketball player Kyle Alexander, rookie on the Miami Heat, joined Heather and Vince on Sports 180 recently from the NBA Bubble.
Dilfer on Vols QB commit Salter “This kid can do it all. I think he’ll be a passer first that can beat you with his legs.”
Lipscomb Academy head football coach and Elite 11 head coach Trent Dilfer visited with John and Jimmy on SportsTalk recently.
ESPN’s Haubert: ‘You’re really seeing positive things happen for Tennessee on the recruiting trail. A top 10 finish is very likely.”
ESPN National Recruiting Coordinator Craig Haubert joined Heather and Vince on Sports 180 recently to talk UT and SEC recruiting including thoughts on some Vols targets and commits.
SEC to play conference-only 2020 season with Sept. 26 start date
The Southeastern Conference has established September 26 as the new kickoff for its 2020 football season.
Statement from Tennessee AD Philip Fulmer on SEC Conference-Only Schedule
The SEC on Thursday announced format for 2020 football season.
Panthers’ Palardy out for the season, Williams cut by Titans; VFL in NFL update and list
VFL in the NFL numbers on active rosters continue to slip; now 30; see all the breakdowns
Jimmy’s blog: Dilfer thinks UT got a `dude’ in Salter
Former NFL QB impressed by Salter’s smarts, passing, athleticism
4 Vols released; Warrior placed on NFL Reserve/Covid-19 list
List of 32 Vols on active expanded NFL 80 player rosters; list of ex Vols & locals also
2020 roster of NFL officials confirmed, includes two from UT
6 first-year NFL officials included among 2020 group plus one from Carson-Newman
Grad transfer Jordan Walker inks with Lady Vols
University of Tennessee women’s basketball head coach Kellie Harper confirmed Friday that graduate transfer Jordan Walker has signed an athletics scholarship and an SEC Grant-In-Aid agreement to join the Lady Vol program for the 2020-21 campaign.
Velus Jones Jr. Named to Paul Hornung Award Watch List
Tennessee wide receiver and return specialist Velus Jones Jr. was named to the 2020 Paul Hornung Award Watch List, the Louisville Sports Commission announced Thursday.
Trey Smith Named to Wuerffel Trophy Watch List
Tennessee offensive lineman Trey Smith’s efforts off the field continue to be recognized, as the senior has been named to the 2020 Wuerffel Trophy Watch List, the national selection committee announced on Thursday.
Lady Vol assistant Lacey Goldwire partnering with Coaches 4 Change
Tennessee women’s basketball assistant coach Lacey Goldwire is part of a new social justice initiative called Coaches 4 Change, which unites coaches across the men’s and women’s collegiate basketball landscape in pursuit of positive progress.
UT Chancellor Donde Plowman Named to NCAA Presidential Forum
University of Tennessee, Knoxville, Chancellor Donde Plowman has been appointed to the NCAA Division I Presidential Forum, becoming the first woman president or chancellor in the history of the Southeastern Conference
Cimaglia Named to Lou Groza Award Watch List
Tennessee senior Brent Cimaglia was one of 30 players, including five from the Southeastern Conference, named to the watch list for the 2020 Lou Groza Collegiate Place-Kicker Award, as announced by the Palm Beach County Sports Commission on Wednesday.
Three Vols Named to Preseason Watch Lists
Tennessee football continues to garner early attention with three players earning spots on preseason watch lists on Tuesday.
Jimmy’s blog: Helton headed to Greater Knoxville Sports Hall of Fame
His numbers support being in Baseball Hall of Fame
To’o To’o Named to Butkus Award Watch List
Tennessee sophomore linebacker Henry To’o To’o was named to the Butkus Award Watch List, as announced by the Butkus Foundation on Monday.
UT with SEC-best six on WNBA rosters
The WNBA tips off its 24th season on July 25, and as the new campaign begins there will be six former Lady Vols on rosters around the league.
DL Emmit Gooden dismissed from UT football team
Redshirt senior defensive lineman Emmit Gooden has been dismissed from the University of Tennessee football team by head coach Jeremy Pruitt.
Vols starting TE Austin Pope out after back surgery
Tennessee Volunteers redshirt senior starting tight end Austin Pope tweeted Thursday that he had to have back surgery to repair a herniated disc. This is his second back surgery. The Knoxville native and CAK product,
2020 Cancun Challenge With Lady Vols Moves To Florida
In an effort to ensure the safety of the athletes, coaches, staff members and fans, Triple Crown Sports has announced it will move the 2020 Cancun Challenge to Eastern Florida State College in Melbourne, Florida.
SEC/Big 12 plus-one would allow SEC/ACC rivalries to happen; see proposed matchups
My proposal keeps 4 SEC/BIG a12 matchups intact and pairs up remaining 6 from each conference
Eric Gray Named to Doak Walker Award Watch List
Tennessee sophomore Eric Gray has been named to the watch list for the 2020 Doak Walker Award, which is presented to the nation’s top collegiate running back, the SMU Athletic Forum announced on Wednesday.
Video: Josiah-Jordan James on Victor Bailey, tough coaching, covid-19, new teammates
Tennessee Volunteers basketball sophomore guard Josiah-Jordan James recently spoke to the media via Zoom video conference.
Lady Vol Basketball Season Tickets On Sale
Year two of the Kellie Harper era is fast-approaching, and Lady Vol basketball season tickets for the eagerly-awaited 2020-21 season are on sale now.
Tennessee puts record 88 on first-year SEC Academic Honor Roll
The University of Tennessee placed 88 student-athletes on the 2019-20 First-Year Southeastern Conference Academic Honor Roll that was announced Tuesday by SEC Commissioner Greg Sankey.
SEC Athletics Directors Meet In Birmingham; Comments From Greg Sankey
The Southeastern Conference’s Athletics Directors met on Monday at the SEC Office in Birmingham to discuss SEC and college athletics issues.
