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Full Transcript: Henry To’o To’o previews season, Gamecocks
Henry To’o To’o, So., LB – On who the toughest ball carrier on the team is…“All of our backs, in my opinion. We’ve got the best backs in the country.
Full Transcript: Eric Gray previews season, Gamecocks
Eric Gray, So., RB – On getting acclimated to college football last season and starting faster this season…
Full Transcript: Brandon Kennedy previews season, Gamecocks
Brandon Kennedy, R-Sr., OL – On the chemistry with the offensive line and what he expects from them this season…
Vols in the MLB Update – Crochet Dazzles in Major League Debut
The shortened 2020 Major League Baseball season is drawing to a close. With only a few games remaining, a handful of teams have already clinched spots in the postseason, which is set to begin on Oct. 5.
PHOTO GALLERY: Vols SC Week Monday Practice
Here’s a photo gallery, courtesy of the UT Athletics, from Tennessee’s Monday practice ahead of the South Carolina season opener. Click on any image to see it full size with the ability to scroll through.
WATCH: Gray agrees with Henry T that Vols have best RBs in country, says D is also the best
Tennessee Volunteers sophomore running back Eric Gray spoke to the media via UT Athletics Zoom call on Tuesday to preview the season opener at South Carolina.
WATCH: Henry T “I know that we’re physically ready and it’s all going to show on Saturday”
Tennessee Volunteers sophomore linebacker Henry To’o To’o spoke to the media via UT Athletics Zoom call on Tuesday to preview the season opener at South Carolina.
WATCH: Kennedy thinks OL chemistry is better, asked about 7th year of eligibility
Tennessee Volunteers sixth-year senior center Brandon Kennedy spoke to the media via UT Athletics Zoom call on Tuesday to preview the season opener at South Carolina.
Jimmy’s blog: SEC coaches see Alabama bounce back
Despite LSU’s losses, Tigers will be tough
WATCH: Tennessee Football South Carolina Week Monday Practice
Here’s video of Tennessee’s Monday practice ahead of the season opener vs. South Carolina. Video courtesy of UT Athletics.
Pruitt Previews UT-South Carolina Opener; Full PC Transcript
Game week has arrived for Tennessee football, which opens its 124th season at 7:30 p.m. ET Saturday at South Carolina. Head coach Jeremy Pruitt previewed the Volunteers’ season-opening matchup with the Gamecocks at his first weekly press conference on Monday.
WATCH: Vols DC Ansley, OC Chaney at Knoxville Quarterback Club
Tennessee football’s coordinators, DC Derrick Ansley and OC Jim Chaney, spoke to the Knoxville Quarterback Club on Monday. Video is courtesy of the Knoxville Quarterback Club.
WATCH: Jeremy Pruitt previews South Carolina season opener
Tennessee head football coach Jeremy Pruitt held his weekly game week press conference on Monday of South Carolina week to preview the season opener.
Jimmy’s blog: SEC coaches applaud job Pruitt has done
Coach inherited `worst Tennessee team in my lifetime’
Vols Ranked No. 16 in AP, No. 21 in Coaches
The Tennessee football team came in at No. 16 in the Associated Press Top 25 and No. 21 in the Amway Coaches Poll after week three of the college football season.
Vol Network’s “Big Orange Hotline” Makes 2020 Debut Monday
The Vol Network’s “Big Orange Hotline” radio show debuts for the 2020 football season on Monday, Sept. 21 at 8 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. CT across the state of Tennessee live from the outdoor patio at Dead End BBQ restaurant on Sutherland Avenue in Knoxville.
Garrett Crochet Called Up to White Sox Major League Roster
Former Tennessee pitcher and 2020 first-round draft pick Garrett Crochet has been called up to the Chicago White Sox major league roster, the team announced on Friday afternoon.
Five Vols Named to Preseason Coaches All-SEC Teams
Tennessee had five players named to the 2020 Preseason Coaches All-Southeastern Conference football teams on Thursday, as announced by the league office.
Photo Gallery: Tennessee Football Fall Practice 16
Here’s a photo gallery courtesy of the UT Athletics from Tennessee fall football practice 16 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 16
VIDEO: Tennessee Football Fall Practice 16
Here is video of Tennessee football fall practice 16 on Thursday, courtesy of VFL Films and UT Athletics.
VIDEO: Pruitt says NCAA approves Mays appeal, awaits SEC waiver and most players back since 3rd practice
Tennessee head football coach Jeremy Pruitt spoke to the media Thursday night after practice 16 via Zoom video call from UT Athletics. Watch that full interview below.
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
