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Highlights/Photos/Postgame/Stats: Late Threes Push No. 18 Vols Past Ole Miss, 66-60
Clutch 3-point shooting late in regulation and a strong offensive overtime pushed the 18th-ranked Tennessee Volunteers past Ole Miss, 66-60, Wednesday night at Thompson-Boling Arena.… MORE

WATCH: Vols TE Jacob Warren preview Purdue
Vols TE Jacob Warren met with media to preview Purdue in the Music City Bowl.… MORE

Jimmy’s blog: Garner issues warning: Big men can’t run out of gas
Vols’ stout run defense will be tested by Florida’s exceptional run game… MORE

Jimmy’s blog: UT coach hopes Vols can `shock the world’ at Florida
Burns says UT will eventually hit the long balls… MORE

Jimmy’s Blog: What did we learn about UT in a rout? More than you’d think
We learned UT can stop the run, get receivers open and force turnovers … but … MORE

Jimmy’s blog: Vols had chance to win despite plethora of penalties
QB Hooker comes off bench to spark offense… MORE

Jimmy’s blog: Vols get win but need more efficiency in pass game
Small, Evans each rush for 116 yards and a score… MORE

Jimmy’s blog: SEC coach says Smart needs to be smarter
Another coach says Gamecocks will wander for 40 years … MORE

Jimmy’s blog: UT bill for NCAA investigation continues to escalate
Law firm has invoiced UT for over $850,000 through July… MORE

Jimmy’s blog: Despite talent loss, Alabama team to beat due to Saban
SEC coaches weigh in on West Division… MORE

Jimmy’s blog: Butler vows DL will be UT’s most improved unit
Says Garner will make unit `rock of the defense’… MORE

Jimmy’s blog: Reporter would be `stunned’ if Milton doesn’t succeed at UT
Athletic QB with rifle arm must learn touch … MORE

Jimmy’s blog: One SEC coach says Heupel inherited a `mess’
Impatient fan base needs to be patient with new coach… MORE

Jimmy’s blog: Mack likes 1-2 punch at running back
Look for Small, Evans to combine for over 1,600 yards from scrimmage… MORE

Jimmy’s blog: Heupel to meet Friday with Maurer about future
Coach praises defense after initial scrimmage… MORE

Jimmy’s blog: UT official `optimistic’ NIL will work
Says UT’s job is to `empower and educate” student-athletes … MORE

Jimmy’s blog: Neuheisel loves Milton’s arm but says QB must expand game
CBS analyst also thinks LB transfer will lead Vols in tackles … MORE

Jimmy’s blog: Neuheisel says Heupel has done `excellent job’
Says offenses can be productive with lesser talent… MORE

Jimmy’s blog: Neuheisel likes UT players taken in draft
Thinks Palmer is Rookie of year candidate and Smith a steal… MORE

Jimmy’s blog: Heupel offenses will outdo Leach attack
Commitment to run game will be the difference… MORE

Jimmy’s blog: Dale Jones would love shot at being UT D-coordinator
VFL has done a great job at Appy State… MORE

Jimmy’s blog: Kevin White lists 2 keys to being effective athletic director
Says key to hiring good coaches is homework… MORE

Jimmy’s blog: Kevin White discouraged son from becoming athletic director
But believes son has skill set to return UT to `magical’ place… MORE

Jimmy’s blog: Heupel to get six-year $4 million a year contract
A year could be added to deal if NCAA sanctions… MORE

Jimmy’s blog: Tennessee football job not what it used to be
Right coach with right staff, right QB can turn it around … MORE

Jimmy’s blog: Pruitt retains Dallas law firm to fight UT firing for cause
Attorney says firing more about UT saving money that based on facts… MORE

Jeremy Pruitt fired at UT, Fulmer to retire when AD replacement found.
Fulmer to step down when replacement found … MORE

Jimmy’s blog: UT hires Steele on defensive staff
Former Auburn DC returns to alma mater … MORE

Vols turn to Vescovi, Johnson for clutch free throws
Blocks, steals help carry UT to win over Arkansas
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Jimmy’s blog: Buchanan said he didn’t want to leave UT but couldn’t get cleared
Said NFL doctors have cleared him to play, so he’s transferring… MORE

Jimmy’s blog: Pope explains decision to enter transfer portal
Tight end wants to catch passes to help his NFL goal… MORE

Jimmy’s blog: Tennessee tames Vandy behind solid defensive effort
Thompson, Jones help snap six-game losing streak… MORE

Jimmy’s blog: Vols not quite up to task of stopping Trask
But Vols engineer two long scoring drives, shut down Florida run game… MORE

Jimmy’s blog: Pruitt would accept bowl bid with losing record
Gray eyes 1,000-yard season in 10 games … MORE

Jimmy’s blog: Gray matters, propels UT offense
But key turnovers and flopping get red flagged … MORE

Jimmy’s blog: Guarantano’s disaster play costs UT chance to upset Auburn
UT has lost 5 in a row by double digits for fist time in program history… MORE

Jimmy’s blog: Vols seek to avoid longest losing skid in 32 years
Another great game by Guarantano would help… MORE

Jimmy’s blog: Vols collapse in 2nd half again, fall to Arkansas
Losing to first-year rebuilding team not a good look … MORE

Jimmy’s blog: Arkansas coach concerned about UT run game
Pittman glad Franks pick the Razorbacks
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Jimmy’s blog: Some Vols have false positives, return to practice
UT must correct third-down deficiencies
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Jimmy’s blog: Have the Vols really closed the gap on Alabama?
UT won’t contend in the East without better QB play
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Jimmy’s blog: Vols get flagged for lack of discipline, effort
UY must shorten game, defend wideouts to beat Bama… MORE

Jimmy’s blog: Harper says season-opening tourney canceled
Likes newcomers, team chemistry, depth… MORE

Jimmy’s blog: BREAKING NEWS: Tennessee Ath. Dept. implements tiered salary reduction
Could cut $1.6 million over next 8 months… MORE

Jimmy’s blog: Vols suffer worse loss to Kentucky since 1935
Angry Pruitt questions play call, effort, commitment of team… MORE

Jimmy’s blog: Run game, stopping run crucial for UT against Kentucky
Vols must also be more efficient on third downs… MORE

Jimmy’s blog: We flag Tennessee’s performance against Georgia: Defense OK for 3 quarters.
Turnovers, penalties, offensive line were the downfall… MORE

Jimmy’s blog: Second-half meltdown dooms Tennessee
Turnovers, poor line play lead to rout against Georgia… MORE

Jimmy’s blog: Vols must keep pace with Georgia run game
Vols must be efficient converting first downs and in red zone… MORE

Jimmy’s blog: We throw flags at Tennessee, the good and bad
Offense was efficient against Missouri but secondary needs improvement… MORE

Jimmy’s blog: Tennessee efficient in roaring past Missouri
Vols go 4-for-4 on fourth down, 5-for-5 in red zone… MORE

Jimmy’s blog: Throwing flags after Tennessee opener
Green flags are a go, red flags suggest stop doing that… MORE

Jimmy’s blog: Pruitt needs decision on Mays before boarding plane
Says Beckwith won’t make trip due to ankle injury… MORE

Jimmy’s blog: SEC coaches applaud job Pruitt has done
Coach inherited `worst Tennessee team in my lifetime’… MORE

Jimmy’s blog: NCAA should grant Mays’ waiver request
SEC should help if concerned about student-athletes well being… MORE

Jimmy’s blog: Mays’ attorney: Georgia did not support waiver
Isaacs says Mays left for `emotional well being’… MORE

Statement from Tennessee AD Philip Fulmer on SEC Conference-Only Schedule
The SEC on Thursday announced format for 2020 football season.… MORE

Checker Neyland: UT vs. Georgia
#CheckerNeyland 2017 is here!… MORE

Jimmy’s blog: Jones, Hoke have had long relationship
Hoke still `mad’ that Jones turned down offer … MORE

Jimmy’s blog: McCleskey overcomes odds to make Knoxville Hall of Fame
Heart, spirit helped Karns product become successful… MORE

Jimmy’s blog: Injuries had impact on UT defense, but how much?
Shoop said defense tired late in season… MORE

Jones Announces Changing to Coaching Staff | UT Sports
JONES ANNOUNCES CHANGES TO COACHING STAFF Larry Scott has been promoted to offensive coordinator, Mike Canales joins staff as quarterbacks coach, Charlton Warren named special teams coordinator Jan. 20, 2017 Photo/Content Credit: utsports.com KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — University of Tennessee football head coach Butch Jones announced today the promotion of Larry Scott to offensive coordinator. Additionally,…… MORE
UT Sports | Barnett: A Letter to Vol Nation
BARNETT: A LETTER TO VOL NATION Defensive end Derek Barnett pens a thank you to UT, his family and Vol Nation after declaring for the NFL Draft Jan. 11, 2017 Over the last few weeks, I’ve really thought about my time at the University of Tennessee and the people who have had the biggest impact…… MORE

UT Announces 2017 Football Schedule
UT Announces 2017 Football Schedule (utsports.com)… MORE

Wolf Named To Mackey Award Watch List
NEW YORK — Tennessee junior tight end Ethan Wolf has been named to the John Mackey Award Preseason Watch List, as announced Wednesday by The Friends of John Mackey. Presented since 2000, the John Mackey Award recognizes the most outstanding collegiate tight end. Wolf appeared in all 13 games for the Vols last season, earning 12 starts at…… MORE

COACH PAT SUMMITT: 1952-2016
Tennessee Mourns Loss Of Iconic Coach (utsports.com)… MORE

FIVE VOLS LAND ON MAXWELL, BEDNARIK WATCH LISTS
Dobbs, Hurd preseason picks for Maxwell; Barnett, Reeves-Maybin, Sutton earn Bednarik nods (utsports.com)… MORE

Statement by President Barack Obama on the Passing of Pat Summitt
FROM THE WHITE HOUSE OFFICE OF THE PRESS SECRETARY “Nobody walked off a college basketball court victorious more times than Tennessee’s Pat Summitt. For four decades, she outworked her rivals, made winning an attitude, loved her players like family, and became a role model to millions of Americans, including our two daughters. Her unparalleled success includes…… MORE

Statement from Butch Jones on the Passing of Pat Summitt
“Our thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends of Pat Summitt. I had the privilege of spending time with Pat during my first year at Tennessee, and those are conversations I will cherish forever. When you think of all the great coaches in all sports, Pat Summitt is at the top of that list. “As a…… MORE

Statement from Phillip Fulmer on the Passing of Pat Summitt
“Pat Summitt was many things to many people. Pat was a great person, loving mother, passionate coach, and loyal friend. We shared a lot of years working together and spreading the word about Tennessee Athletics. We had wonderful personal times talking about life, our respective teams, or helping each other recruit. Her legacy as a…… MORE

Tennessee Mourns Loss Of An Icon
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Pat Summitt, legendary Lady Vol basketball coach, mentor and mother-figure to her players; a revered ambassador for her university and state; a trailblazer for women; and a role model for people all over the world passed away Tuesday, June 28, in Knoxville at the age of 64. Born Patricia Sue Head on June…… MORE

ESPN’s College GameDay expected at Battle at Bristol
More hype is expected for the Battle at Bristol.… MORE

Statement from Summitt family on Pat’s condition
The Summitt family, through the Pat Summitt Foundation website, issued a statement Sunday morning regarding the condition of Pat Summitt. That release is below. 6/26/2016 Statement Concerning the Condition of Pat Summitt “On behalf of Pat Summitt’s family, we acknowledge the past few days have been difficult for Pat as her early onset…… MORE

Tennessee roster, depth chart breakdown by the numbers of class and star ratings
Tennessee roster, depth chart breakdown by the numbers of class and star ratings… MORE

Tennessee’s receivers have plenty to prove
How does the loss of Vincent Perry affect Tennessee’s offense?… MORE

Five Vols Named Athlon Sports Preseason All-Americans
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Highly regarded college football publication Athlon Sports announced its preseason All-American teams on Wednesday, naming five Tennessee football players across its first, third and fourth teams. Tennessee’s five representatives across the four squads ties them for the fourth most in the country and third in the SEC, trailing only Alabama (8) and LSU…… MORE

List of guests confirmed for Saturday’s Phillip Fulmer Roast
Here’s the list of players, coaches and special guests confirmed In attendance for the Commercial Bank East TN Celebrity Roast of coach Phillip Fulmer benefitting Second Harvest Food Bank. Bob Kesling, Kippy Brown, Doug Mathews, Carl Johnson, Jeff Hagood, Gerald Harrrison, Robert Peace, Heath Shuler, Brad Lampley, Inky Johnson, Fred White, Al Wilson, John Chavis,…… MORE

Manning Honors Scholarship Recipients
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — In the locker room that bears his name, Peyton Manning welcomed four special Tennessee students to an elite fraternity on Mondayafternoon. Manning, along with University of Tennessee Provost Dr. Susan Martin, announced the 2016 Peyton Manning Scholarship recipients in a ceremony at Neyland Stadium. With the awards to Benjamin Cruz of Chattanooga, Andrea Ramirez of Cookevile, Chad…… MORE

VOLS OCCUPY 11 SPOTS ON ATHLON PRESEASON ALL-SEC
Highly regarded college football publication Athlon Sports announced its preseason All-SEC teams on Tuesday, naming 10 Tennessee football players across 11 spots on its first, second, third, and fourth teams.… MORE

Lady Vols in the WNBA
As the WNBA enjoys its 20th season, the Lady Vols’ impact on the league has been undeniable. Tennessee has had 37 WNBA draft picks, including 16 first-rounders and three number-one overall picks… MORE

McIllece Sports: Vols No. 1 in 2016
More high praise for Tennessee’s football team.… MORE

MLB DRAFT RECAP: FOUR VOLUNTEERS SELECTED IN 2016
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — The Tennessee Volunteer Baseball Program had four players selected by three different organizations in the 2016 Major League Baseball First-Year Player Draft (Thursday, June 9 – Saturday, June 11). On Thursday, Tennessee third baseman Nick Senzel was selected in the first round (second overall) by the Cincinnati Reds. Three Volunteers were later picked as part…… MORE

SENZEL: SECOND OVERALL DRAFT PICK BY CINCINNATI
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — University of Tennessee infielder Nick Senzel was selected by the Cincinnati Reds in the first round (second overall pick) of the 2016 Major League Baseball First-Year Player Draft. With his selection, Senzel becomes the first UT player drafted in the first round since former teammateChristin Stewart was selected as the 34th overall pick by the Detroit…… MORE

Times, TV Set For Tennessee’s 2016 Opening Three Games
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Kickoff times and television listings for Tennessee’s first three games of the highly-anticipated 2016 season were announced on Tuesday. As announced in late May, the Volunteers will open their 120th season of football on Rocky Top with a Thursday night contest against Appalachian State on Sept. 1. The first meeting between the two…… MORE

Pilot Flying J Battle at Bristol Time, TV Info
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — The Pilot Flying J Battle at Bristol featuring Tennessee and Virginia Tech will have an 8 p.m. ET start on Sept. 10 on ABC, as announced by Bristol Motor Speedway on Thursday. This historic game has been tapped to air on ABC’s Saturday Night Football. The announcement opens viewing access to millions of…… MORE

Manning, Seivers, Walker on College Football Hall of Fame Ballot
IRVING, Texas — Tennessee legends Peyton Manning, Larry Seivers and Jackie Walker are on the 2017 ballot for induction into the into the College Football Hall of Fame, as announced on Wednesday by the National Football Foundation (NFF) and College Football Hall of Fame. The 2017 ballot features 75 players and six coaches from the Football Bowl…… MORE

SENZEL TABBED LOUISVILLE SLUGGER ALL-AMERICAN
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Tennessee Baseball’s Nick Senzel was named a 2016 Louisville Slugger All-America Third Team third baseman as announced by Collegiate Baseball newspaper on Thursday. Last month, Senzel was named an All-Southeastern Conference Second Team and SEC All-Defensive selection after posting a career year on Rocky Top, hitting .352 with 74 hits, an SEC-leading 25 doubles, eight…… MORE

GAFFIN EARNS ALL-AMERICA HONORS FOR SECOND STRAIGHT YEAR
utsports.com KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Tennessee softball senior Rainey Gaffin became the 10th player in program history to earn All-America honors in back-to-back seasons after earning NFCA Third-Team All-America recognition on Wednesday as announced by the National Fastpitch Coaches Association. In all, 58 players from 31 different schools were selected to the NFCA’s three All-America teams.…… MORE

VOLS’ SEASON OPENER MOVED TO SEPT. 1
utsports.com KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Vice Chancellor and Director of Athletics Dave Hart announced Friday that Tennessee football’s season opener against Appalachian State has been moved ahead two days to Thursday, Sept. 1. Kickoff is set for 7:30 p.m. ET on Thursday and will air nationally on the SEC Network. The game marks the first-ever meeting…… MORE

Dave Hart: Dave Serrano will remain as Vols baseball coach (Video)
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — University of Tennessee Vice Chancellor and Director of Athletics Dave Hart announced during Thursday’s media session that Tennessee Baseball Head Coach Dave Serrano has been offered and agreed to a one-year contract extension through the 2016-17 baseball season. “Dave Serrano will head into his sixth season this coming year as the head…… MORE

Vols blow 4-0 lead, lose to LSU 5-4 at SEC Tournament, season over
HOOVER, Ala. — After battling to gain a four-run advantage over No. 5 seed LSU, Tennessee’s lead slipped in late innings as the Vols took a 5-4 defeat in the first round of the SEC Baseball Tournament on Tuesday night. With the loss, Tennessee finishes the 2016 season with a 29-28 record, while LSU moves to 40-17…… MORE

2017 SEC/Big 12 Challenge Matchups Set
Birmingham, Ala. – The fourth annual SEC/Big 12 Challenge Presented by Sonic will feature 10 games played on January 28, 2017, in a matchup of two premier college basketball conferences. All 10 of the Big 12’s teams and 10 of the SEC’s 14 member institutions will participate in this year’s event. Each of the 10…… MORE

Vols to Host K-State for SEC/Big 12 Challenge
The Southeastern Conference and ESPN announced the date and matchups for the 2017 SEC/Big 12 Challenge, presented by Sonic, Tuesday. Tennessee hosts Kansas State at Thompson-Boling Arena on Saturday, Jan. 28, 2017. Tip times and specific TV network designations for all SEC/Big 12 Challenge games will be announced at a later date. However, all games…… MORE

VOLS RANKED #7 IN ATHLON PRESEASON TOP 25
Tennessee is 1 of 6 teams picked in Athlon’s Preseason Top 25 May 16, 2016 (Credit utsports.com) KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Tennessee is ranked No. 7 in the nation in the Athlon Sports 2016 Preseason College Football Top 25, as announced on Monday by Athlon Sports. Athlon has also picked UT to win the SEC East.…… MORE

TENNESSEE EARNS NO. 13 NATIONAL SEED IN NCAA TOURNAMENT
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Tennessee softball will open NCAA Tournament play by hosting a regional at Sherri Parker Lee Stadium for the 12th time in program history. (Credit utsports.com) The Vols earned the No. 13 national seed and will host Arizona, Ohio State and Marist at Lee Stadium in the NCAA Knoxville Regional this weekend from…… MORE

UT Knocks Off South Carolina to Advance in SEC Tournament
STARKVILLE, Miss. — No. 3 seed Tennessee kicked off its 2016 SEC Tournament run with a 5-1 victory over No. 11 seed South Carolina in Thursday’s quarterfinals at Nusz Park in Starkville, Miss. The ninth ranked Volunteers (41-13) received solid performances in the circle from Erin Gabriel and Matty Moss, who combined to give up just one run and…… MORE

Graduate Transfer Lew Evans to Bolster Vols Frontcourt
Lew Evans, a 6-9, 230-pound forward from Salt Lake City, Utah, plans to enroll at Tennessee this summer and play for the Volunteers as a graduate transfer during the 2016-17 season. Evans will earn his degree in Business from Utah State this summer. He signed paperwork Wednesday to make his impending transfer to UT official.…… MORE

UT softball is the 3-seed in the SEC Tournament
Tennessee’s softball regular season has come to end. It’s time for the SEC Tournament held this year in Starkville, Mississippi. With the win and an Alabama loss to Georgia, the Vols (40-13) secured the No. 3 seed and a first-round bye in the SEC Tournament that will begin later this week. UT will take on…… MORE

2016 COCA-COLA BIG ORANGE CARAVAN
The 2016 Coca-Cola Big Orange Caravan will be making five stops this May and will feature appearances from University of Tennessee coaches, including head football coach Butch Jones, head men’s basketball coach Rick Barnes and head women’s basketball coach Holly Warlick.… MORE

LADY VOLS ADD NUNN
Tennessee added experience, all-around talent and depth in the post on Tuesday, as graduate transfer Schaquilla Nunn (pronounced sha-KWEE-la) from Winthrop University signed an SEC Grant-In-Aid with the Lady Vols. (utsports.com)… MORE