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UT Trio Picks Up CoSIDA Academic Honors

Tennessee softball trio Cailin Hannon, Chelsea Seggern and Ally Shipman were named to the CoSIDA Academic All-District 3 first team, the organization announced on Thursday.

Lipcius Named to CoSIDA Academic All-District 3 First Team

Tennessee redshirt junior first baseman Luc Lipcius was named to the Academic All-District 3 first team, as announced by CoSIDA on Thursday.

Leach and Mascia Selected as Nominees for 2020 McWhorter Award

Former Tennessee student-athletes Aubrey Leach (softball) and Nico Mascia (baseball) have been nominated for the 2020 H. Boyd McWhorter Scholar-Athlete Post-Graduate Scholarship.

Trey Smith To Receive Pat Summitt Ignite Greatness Award

Tennessee offensive lineman Trey Smith added another accolade to an illustrious Vol career, as the Greater Knoxville Sports Hall of Fame announced.

ESPN’s Biancardi on if Pons returns “It’s a win-win. Tennessee becomes one of the best teams in the country…and he can elevate his draft stock.”

He analyzed UT’s 2020 signees & four 5-star targets for Tennessee basketball in recruiting plus more

MLB Network’s Richard Justice discusses the return of MLB, future of DH, VFL Todd Helton and shares MJ in baseball story

Richard shared some great insight on numerous subjects on Sports 180 with Heather & me

Rams’ McClendon on what NFL scouts say about UT’s roster “It’s starting to get back to what it used to look like”

VFL Jacques McClendon shared high praise for Jeremy Pruitt and 3 VFLs with the Rams

NFL Week 1 matchups for VFLs, one-time Vols and locals

I layout the 38 VFLs, 8 one-time Vols & 4 local players in their Week 1 NFL matchups

Amid Unique Circumstances, 65 Vols & Lady Vols Graduate

Tennessee Athletics salutes its 65 spring/summer graduates who have completed their degree requirements.

Lady Vols’ Burrell, Kushkituah Enhance Leadership Skills at AIA Virtual Academy

A total of 50 players from 25 different universities were selected to participate in this year’s Academy.

53 Tennessee student-athletes receive chancellor’s honors including 4 from football team

The University of Tennessee athletic department was well represented on the list of 2020 Chancellor’s Honors Banquet award recipients.

Trey Smith Tabbed Tennessee Sports Hall of fame C-Amateur Athlete of the Year

Smith shared the honor with Vanderbilt baseball’s Kumar Rocker.

UT players in NFL by signing class: Only 17 current VFLs were drafted, 28 from UT in NFL signed by Butch Jones

UT has only had 11 draft picks in last 6 years; Jones responsible for players, not enough wins at UT

Updated: Post-draft list of 38 Vols in NFL by division & by position plus 8 one-time Vols & 4 locals

2 drafted Vols & 3 undrafted free agent signings plus some one-time Vols boost NFL numbers

Watch: Jauan Jennings 49ers video call with Lynch, Shanahan & York

Watch below. John Lynch, Kyle Shanahan and Jed York welcome Vols wide receiver Jauan Jennings to the 49ers after selecting him with the 217th-overall pick in the 2020 NFL Draft.

Jauan Jennings Selected By San Francisco on Day 3 of NFL Draft

Wide receiver Jauan Jennings became the second Tennessee football player in as many days to be selected in the 2020 NFL Draft, going No. 217 overall in the seventh round to the San Francisco 49ers on Saturday afternoon.

Lady Vols ink 4-star wing from Spain, Marta Suarez

University of Tennessee women’s basketball head coach Kellie Harper announced Saturday that Marta Suárez of Oviedo, Asturias, Spain, has signed a National Letter of Intent to join the Lady Vol basketball program.

Transcript: 49ers Seventh Round Draft Pick Jauan Jennings Media Availability

Wide receiver Jauan Jennings met with the 49ers media today for the first time since being selected in the 7th Round (#217 overall) by San Francisco from the University of Tennessee. Full transcript is below courtesy of the 49ers media website.

Watch: Jauan Jennings family moment, highlight videos, reaction to 49ers selection in 7th rd

Here’s a look at some videos and info on Jauan Jennings. It includes a reaction to being selected by the San Francisco 49ers in the 7th round #217 where he had an emotional moment with his mother. Plus, you’ll find much more below.

Darrell Taylor Press Transcript: “No I wasn’t surprised, I was just happy they called my name this early”

DE DARRELL TAYLOR – Seattle Seahawks Post-Draft Interview – 2020 NFL Draft Day Two – April 24, 2020

Watch: Darrell Taylor talks to Seahawks media, draft call with Carroll, DT video message & more

Watch Tennessee’s Darrell Taylor (2nd round draft pick, #48 overall, of the Seattle Seahawks) meet with the Seahawks media via video conferencing after being selected Friday night.

Seahawks Trade Up, Pick Darrell Taylor in Second Round of 2020 NFL Draft

Darrell Taylor was selected in the second round of the 2020 NFL Draft by the Seattle Seahawks with the No. 48 overall pick.

Pruitt on EA Show: “I don’t care what Jauan Jennings runs in the 40. He’s gonna play and he’s going to be an impact on the (NFL) team.”

Vols head coach Jeremy Pruitt had an extended visit on The Erik Ainge Show with Erik Ainge and Brian Rice Thursday morning. Listen to that full interview from 99.1 The Sports Animal below.

Tennessee puts 38 student athletes on 2019-2020 Winter SEC Academic Honor Roll

The University of Tennessee is represented by 38 student-athletes on the 2019-20 Winter SEC Academic Honor Roll, which was announced Thursday by league commissioner Greg Sankey.

NFL Draft Preview: TJ Rives – Bucs Radio Network on Gronk, Bucs draft & Jennings to Tampa?

How does the Gronk trade impact Tampa at 14 in the 1st Rd? Could Jauan Jennings land there?

Vols Prepare For 2020 NFL Draft

Multiple Tennessee Vols are ready to take the next step in their football careers as the 2020 NFL Draft takes place Thursday through Saturday live on ABC, ESPN and NFL Network.

Look at the 34 Vols in the NFL on 22 teams entering the draft

Kahlil McKenzie was resigned by the Seahawks to push the VFL total up one; See the full list

Jimmy’s blog: Sankey says his focus is on preparing for football Labor Day weekend

SEC Commissioner says `we need to give people’ hope

Falcons PBP Voice Wes Durham talks football, draft and shares John Ward stories

Wes is a fantastic broadcaster and guy; his John Ward experiences he shares are worth hearing

NFL Draft Preview: Mike Keith explains Titans draft operations, league trends and talks Jauan Jennings

Mike gave me some great insight on how Titans may have an edge over some NFL teams

Football Zoom Series: Running Backs Breakdown (4.17.20)

Josh and Cainer talk Tennessee running backs.

NFL Draft Preview: Former NFL WR Derrick Mason on Vols, top WRs & sleepers

Derrick discussed UT wide receivers Jauan Jennings and Marquez Callaway and many others

Football Zoom Series: Tennessee’s NFL Draft Prospects (4.16.20)

Hear from Josh and Cainer on Vols prospects.

Graduate transfer Keyen Green joins Lady Vols Basketball for 2020-21 season

University of Tennessee women’s basketball head coach Kellie Harper confirmed Wednesday that graduate transfer Keyen Green has signed an athletics scholarship and an SEC Grant-In-Aid agreement to join the Lady Vol program for the 2020-21 campaign.

Jeremy Pruitt Accepts “ALL IN Challenge” For COVID-19 Relief, Enter To Win Game Day Experience Package

Tennessee head football coach Jeremy Pruitt has accepted Peyton Manning’s “ALL IN Challenge.” Vol fans can now enter to win an unforgettable Tennessee game day traditions experience package at allinchallenge.com/Tennessee.

Lovingood Named to NFF Hampshire Honor Society

Tennessee long snapper Riley Lovingood was selected as a member of the 2020 National Football Foundation Hampshire Honor Society, the NFF announced Wednesday.

Vols Add Experience in Grad Transfer EJ Anosike

E.J. Anosike (pronounced: ann-uh-SICK-ee), a 6-6, 245-pound forward from East Orange, New Jersey, has signed an institutional aid agreement and plans to enroll at Tennessee this summer and play for the Volunteers as a graduate transfer during the 2020-21 season.

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