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Quotes: Vols’ Up-Tempo Pace in Full Effect At First Preseason Scrimmage
Tennessee football completed its first scrimmage of preseason camp on Tuesday morning in Neyland Stadium as the Volunteers worked multiple situations in nearly 100 plays.
Tennessee Basketball Announces 2022-23 Non-Conference Schedule
Tennessee’s 2022-23 non-conference schedule has been set—highlighted by seven regular season home games at Thompson-Boling Arena.
WATCH: Heupel after scrimmage 1 on Banks INT in the flat “Did a really good job reading his keys, and then getting out there extremely quickly.”
Tennessee head football coach Josh Heupel spoke to the media after preseason practice 8 and scrimmage 1 at UT.
WATCH: Rodney Garner “Nobody came to Tennessee to say they want to be 7-6.”
Tennessee DL Coach Rodney Garner spoke with the media about the mindset going into this season and much more.
WATCH: Kurott Garland “He’s (Hendon Hooker) the rock of the entire team.”
Tennessee DL Kurott Garland spoke with the media about the impact Hendon Hooker has on the team and much more.
WATCH: Kwauze Garland “He (Kwauze’s Father) called me Pac-Man because I saw the field as a game.”
Tennessee LB Kwauze Garland spoke with he media about his nickname and much more.
WATCH: Omari Thomas “I’m pushing myself to be more of a vocal leader.”
Tennessee DL Omari Thomas spoke with the media about his leadership role this season and much more.
Highlights: Tennessee Football 2022 Fall Practice 7
The Tennessee Volunteers were practicing in shells on Monday in preseason practice 7 ahead of scrimmage #1 tomorrow.
Quotes: Garner Emphasizing Veteran Leadership One Week Into Preseason Camp
One week into preseason practice and one day out from its first scrimmage of fall camp, the Tennessee football team took Haslam Field Monday morning as anticipation continues to build for the 2022 season opener on Sept. 1.
Defensive Coordinator Tim Banks Selected To 2022-23 NCMFC Coalition Academy
Tennessee defensive coordinator Tim Banks has been selected to the National Coalition of Minority Football Coaches (NCMFC) Coalition Academy for the 2022-23 athletic year, the organization has announced.
Highlights: Tennessee Football 2022 Fall Practice 6
The Tennessee Volunteers were practicing in full pads on Sunday in preseason practice 6 at UT ramping up for their first fall scrimmage on Tuesday.
Highlights: Tennessee Football 2022 Fall Practice 5
The Tennessee Volunteers were back out on the practice field Saturday after their first off day in preseason practice 5 at UT.
Quotes: Experienced Offensive Line Tooling Up as Week 1 of Fall Camp Comes to a Close
Tennessee football wrapped up its first week of fall camp on Thursday morning at Haslam Field with lots of optimism surrounding its experienced and strengthened offensive line.
WATCH: Cooper Mays “I like to use my intelligence and athleticism.”
Tennessee OL Cooper Mays spoke with the media about his approach to playing Center and much more.
WATCH: Brian Jean-Mary “When he (Jeremy Banks) comes out and has the right type of energy and juice, the whole team feeds off of that.”
Tennessee LB Coach Brian Jean-Mary spoke with the media about the leadership of Jeremy Banks and much more.
WATCH: Javontez Spraggins “I feel like we (The Team) can go out there, play ball, and win football games.”
Tennessee OL Javontez Spraggins spoke with the media about the expectations of the team and much more.
WATCH: Dayne Davis “The confidence level is huge.”
Tennessee OL Dayne Davis spoke with the media on the attitude of the offensive line entering camp and much more
WATCH: Glen Elarbee “They (The Offensive Line) know what they’re doing, and they are not having to think as much.”
Tennessee OL Coach Glen Elarbee spoke with the media about the confidence of the offensive line and much more.
Highlights: Tennessee Football 2022 Fall Practice 4
The Tennessee Volunteers were back out on the practice field Thursday for preseason practice 4 at UT.
WATCH: Tyler Baron “As a team, you can see how everyone is buying in.”
Tennessee DE Tyler Baron spoke with the media about the mindset of the team and much more.
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College Football News
Wake Forest QB Sam Hartman out indefinitely
Wake Forest quarterback Sam Hartman is out indefinitely with a “non-football related condition.”Hartman, a three-year starter, sought medical attention after practice Tuesday, Wake Forest said, for
Missouri names Brady Cook starting QB
Missouri coach Eliah Drinkwitz named Brady Cook his starting quarterback when the Tigers play their season opener Sept. 1 against Louisiana Tech.Cook, a St. Louis native, was a three-star prospect
Alabama No. 1 in preseason coaches poll
Eyeing its fourth national title in eight years, Alabama is No. 1 in the preseason coaches poll released Monday.Led by head coach Nick Saban and Heisman Trophy-winning quarterback Bryce Young, the
Sooners assistant Cale Gundy resigns over ‘shameful’ word
Oklahoma wide receivers coach Cale Gundy resigned Sunday night after reading aloud a “shameful and hurtful” word off the screen of a player’s iPad.Gundy, 50, has been an assistant coach at his alma
Alabama TE Cameron Latu sidelined for start of fall camp
Alabama tight end Cameron Latu missed Thursday’s camp-opening practice and will be out additional time in fall camp due to undisclosed reasons.Crimson Tide coach Nick Saban declined to shed light o
Braves news
Austin Riley lifts Braves over Red Sox in 11th
Austin Riley had a two-run single in the 11th inning to lift the visiting Atlanta Braves to a 9-7 win against the Boston Red Sox in the opener of a two-game series on Tuesday night.Riley tallied th
Jacob deGrom perfect through five as Mets top Braves
Jacob deGrom struck out 12 and carried a perfect game into the sixth inning of his second start this season Sunday afternoon for the New York Mets, who completed an authoritative series win by beating
Braves send starter Ian Anderson to Triple-A
The Atlanta Braves demoted struggling starting pitcher Ian Anderson to Triple-A Gwinnett on Sunday.The Braves also sent outfielder Guillermo Heredia to Gwinnett, recalled right-hander Huascar Ynoa,
Max Scherzer, Mets sweep double-dip vs. Braves
Max Scherzer continued surging Saturday night, when he struck out 11 in seven scoreless innings as the New York Mets beat the visiting Atlanta Braves 6-2 to sweep a pivotal doubleheader between the Na
Francisco Lindor powers Mets past Braves in Game 1
Francisco Lindor had three hits and three RBIs to lift the host New York Mets to an 8-5 win over the Atlanta Braves on Saturday afternoon in the opener of a doubleheader.David Peterson scattered th
Blogs
Jimmy’s blog: UT football season-ticket sales take huge hike
Vols set record with almost 17,000 new season ticket holders
Jimmy’s blog: Hooker produced when he started having fun
UT QB coach told Hooker to have fun playing football like he did playing basketball
Jimmy’s blog: Tide will keep dominating as long as Saban is there
SEC coaches think this is a big year for Fisher, Harsin
Jimmy’s blog: SEC coach thinks Georgia will sustain high-level of success under Smart
One coach says Napier must learn to deal with `edgy’ players
Jimmy’s blog: SEC coaches compliment job Heupel did
All agree Vols are headed in the right direction
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Eastern Kentucky Flood Relief with Mission of Hope
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Luke Bryan “Raised Up Right Tour” 8/19
Luke Bryan: Raised up Right Tour with Special Guests Riley Green and Mitchell Tenpenny Friday, August 19th Thompson-Boling Arena 7pm Get Tickets Stay tuned to win tickets 8/8-8/19!
Win Dad a Big Green Egg from YOUR Big Orange Station!
Update: Congratulations to John Hartup of Loudon. John is the Grand Prize winner of the Big Green Egg for Father’s Day! Courtesy of Hearth and Patio, Dickens Turf & Landscape Supply, Hiwassee Window + Door, and The Tennessee Smokies.
Big Ticket 2022
UPDATE: Congratulations to our Big Ticket 2022 Winners! Tennessee Football- Larry Eastridge Tennessee Basketball- David Coffelt
Tennessee Baseball- Carter Shipe
Tennessee Softball- David Moore
Lady Vols Basketball- Eddie Collier
Knoxville Ice Bears- Cyndi Greer
Titans News
Titans signing veteran S Adrian Colbert to one-year deal
The Tennessee Titans are signing veteran safety Adrian Colbert to one-year deal, his agents told ESPN on Tuesday.He has played in 39 games (22 starts) with five teams since San Francisco made him a
Titans add WR Terry Godwin, waive WR Juwan Green
The Tennessee Titans added Terry Godwin and waived fellow wide receiver Juwan Green on Thursday.Godwin, 25, was a seventh-round pick by the Carolina Panthers in 2019 out of Georgia.He had three
CB Buster Skrine tells Titans he’s retiring
Cornerback Buster Skrine informed the Tennessee Titans that he’s ready to retire after 11 NFL seasons, coach Mike Vrabel announced Tuesday.Skrine, 33, recorded 17 tackles, one interception and thre
Going Camping: Tennessee Titans
The Tennessee Titans have a slightly different flavor when their veterans report for training camp on Tuesday.Looking to save money, the Titans retooled significantly at wide receiver and along the
QB Malik Willis, Titans agree to contract terms
Tennessee Titans quarterback Malik Willis agreed to the terms of his rookie deal, putting the entire nine-member 2022 class under contract on the day rookies are set to report to training camp, the te
NFL news
Geno Smith to start Seahawks’ preseason opener vs. Steelers
Geno Smith will be the first quarterback on the field for the Seattle Seahawks when they visit the Pittsburgh Steelers in Saturday’s preseason opener.Smith has been taking most of the No. 1 repetit
Sean McVay says he signed extension with Rams
Los Angeles Rams head coach Sean McVay said Tuesday that he has signed a contract extension with the club.It hasn’t been announced yet because the Rams are also working on a new deal for general ma
Commish: âEvidenceâ begs longer suspension for Deshaun Watson
NFL commissioner Roger Goodell said Tuesday that the “evidence” showing Deshaun Watson’s “predatory behavior” was behind the league’s appeal of a six-game suspension and their push for punishment of a
Texans acquire TE Adam Shaheen from Dolphins
The Miami Dolphins traded tight end Adam Shaheen to the Houston Texans on Tuesday.The Dolphins also sent a seventh-round draft pick in 2023 to the Texans and received a sixth-rounder in 2023 from H
Police: Marshawn Lynch arrested on DUI charges
Former Pro Bowl running back Marshawn Lynch was arrested Tuesday morning in Las Vegas on DUI charges, police said.”Through the course of the investigation, officers determined that Lynch was impair