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ESPN’s Haubert on Vols recruiting “You got to be really excited about the job they’re doing at ID’ing players.”
ESPN National Recruiting Coordinator Craig Haubert visited with John Wilkerson and Vince Ferrara on SportsTalk to talk UT and college football recruiting.
Charlotte HC Healy on Pruitt “He’s exceptional at what he does. Obviously one of the great defensive minds in the game.”
Charlotte 49ers head football coach Will Healy stopped into SportsTalk recently to talk with John Wilkerson and Vince Ferrara.
Delaney on UT ticket turnaround with uncertainties “mobile ticketing sort of takes out all those delays”
Jimmy Delaney, Associate AD for UT Fan Experience joined Erik Ainge and Brian Rice on the EA Show to discuss the University of Tennessee going exclusively to mobile ticketing.
FOX Soccer Analyst Stu Holden on MLS return & Nashville SC “We were there for the opener in Tennessee and that was such a spectacle”
Stu was awesome talking Christian Pulisic, USMNT, MLS Tourney groups and much more.
Rocky Top leads Lady Vol Hops’ Carter on journey from the court to the mic
For Lady Vol for Life Andraya Carter, her journey is no exception. She has two degrees from the University of Tennessee. She is a women’s college basketball color commentator and sideline reporter for ESPN and the SEC Network.
Tennessee Transitioning to Mobile Ticketing for 2020-21
After successfully introducing a mobile ticketing option for single-game football tickets in 2019, Tennessee Athletics is transitioning to mobile ticketing for all ticket options across all ticketed sports in 2020-21.
2020 Minor League Baseball including Tennessee Smokies season canceled
Minor League Baseball announced today that there will not be a 2020 Minor League Baseball season. The health and safety of our fans, players and staff members is our top priority.
“Johnny Majors: Straight Ahead” To Air on ESPNU on July 3
“Johnny Majors: Straight Ahead,” an hour-long documentary celebrating the life and legacy of the late Tennessee legend and College Football Hall of Famer, will debut at 8 p.m. ET on Friday, July 3 on ESPNU.
MLB.com’s Richard Justice shares 2020 MLB favorites; breaks down Braves and Cubs
Richard Justice, longtime MLB writer (MLB.com) and contributor (MLB Network) joined Heather Harrington and Vince Ferrara on Sports 180 on Monday.
Willie Gault relives UT days, compares Super Bowl Shuffle with “Thriller” & Ditka to Majors
Tennessee football and track VFL, Olympian and NFL standout Willie Gault joined John Wilkerson and JImmy Hyams on SportsTalk on 99.1 The Sports Animal in Knoxville.
Jimmy’s blog: NBA scout thinks Pons should return to Tennessee
Says athletic forward needs to improve offensive game
Trey Smith Named to Sporting News Preseason All-America First Team
Cade Mays named to second-team.
Lady Vols Set to Host UConn in Year 2 of Revival Series
The game will take place inside TBA on Jan. 21, 2021
Tennessee last in SEC in future Power 5 non-conference games scheduled
UT’s just 6 total Power 5 non-conference games (Okl/Pitt/Neb) on future schedules trails entire SEC
Poll Question: Which Vols true freshman will have the biggest impact in 2020?
Here’s our latest poll question that’s always on the bottom right of the main page of the website.
Audio: Full Pruitt Thursday media session talking COVID-19, activism, roster, RB departure, black jerseys
University of Tennessee head football coach Jeremy Pruitt spoke to the local media on a Zoom call Thursday afternoon.
Tee Martin Says Money from Jersey Fundraiser Would Stay in East TN
VFL and Tennessee Wide Receivers Coach Tee Martin is clearing up where money will go to from a proposed fundraiser. In a press conference Thursday Head Coach Jeremy Pruitt said the team wants to wear black jerseys for the Kentucky game in November. After the game they would auction the jerseys off to raise money…
Fulmer discusses stadium capacity, future non-conference scheduling, athletics money paid to school and more on SportsTalk
Jimmy Hyams and Vince Ferrara talked with University of Tennessee director of athletics Phillip Fulmer Wednesday afternoon on SportsTalk.
Three VFLs on 2021 NFF College Football Hall of Fame Ballot
Tennessee football legends Willie Gault (1979-82), Bobby Majors (1969-71) and Al Wilson (1995-98) were announced to the 2021 National Football Foundation (NFF) College Football Hall of Fame ballot, the organization announced Tuesday.
Jimmy’s blog: Barnes doesn’t think G League elite will have huge impact on college
Tennessee coach thinks most prospects will take college route
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College Football News
Top QB recruit Williams commits to Oklahoma
Five-star quarterback Caleb Williams, the consensus top signal-caller in the 2021 class by 247sports’ composite, announced his commitment to Oklahoma on Saturday.Williams made the announcement in a
Memphis to wear ‘BLM’ decals on helmets
Memphis players will show their support for the “Black Lives Matter” movement by wearing “BLM” helmet decals this season.First-year Tigers coach Ryan Silverfield told The Commercial Appeal in a tex
Austin Peay football coach Hudspeth resigns
Austin Peay football coach Mark Hudspeth surprisingly resigned Friday after just one successful season at the school.Hudsepth guided the Governors to an 11-4 record last season. The 11 wins were a
Sooners’ Riley: Spring football ‘very doable’
Oklahoma head coach Lincoln Riley would prefer to proceed as normally as possible this fall, but he views a spring college football season as a reasonable alternative if the coronavirus pandemic force
Gundy takes $1M pay cut after Oklahoma State review
Oklahoma State will cut the pay of football coach Mike Gundy by $1 million and restructure his contract following an investigation into his relationship with his team.Athletic director Mike Holder
Braves news
Felix Hernandez opts out of season
Felix Hernandez, who signed a minor league deal with the Atlanta Braves in the offseason, has opted out of playing in 2020 over coronavirus fears, his agent tweeted late Saturday night.Wilfredo Pol
Freeman among four Braves to test positive for virus
Four-time All-Star first baseman Freddie Freeman is one of four members of the Atlanta Braves to test positive for the coronavirus, manager Brian Snitker announced Saturday.Relief pitchers Will Smi
Former Braves C Pocoroba dies at 66
Former Atlanta Braves catcher Biff Pocoroba, an All-Star in 1978, died at the age of 66, the team announced Wednesday.No cause of death was announced.A 17th-round draft choice by Atlanta in 1971
Blogs
FOX Soccer Analyst Stu Holden on MLS return & Nashville SC “We were there for the opener in Tennessee and that was such a spectacle”
Stu was awesome talking Christian Pulisic, USMNT, MLS Tourney groups and much more.
Jimmy’s blog: NBA scout thinks Pons should return to Tennessee
Says athletic forward needs to improve offensive game
Tennessee last in SEC in future Power 5 non-conference games scheduled
UT’s just 6 total Power 5 non-conference games (Okl/Pitt/Neb) on future schedules trails entire SEC
Jimmy’s blog: Barnes doesn’t think G League elite will have huge impact on college
Tennessee coach thinks most prospects will take college route
List of UT connections on NFL coaching staffs and front offices including 8 VFLs
NFL head coaches, coordinators, assistants, from office staff have roots to U. of Tennessee
What’s Happening
Cinnaholic Sports Fix at 6 Giveaway
Listen to SportsTalk this week for Sports Fix at 6 every day at 6 PM, as John & Jimmy give you the chance to win a Cinnaholic gift card each day this week!
Big Kahuna Wing Festival’s 2020 Donation Drive
Today we’re partnering with Big Kahuna Wing Festival to raise money for the charities the festival benefits each year due to this year’s event being cancelled. Find out how you can donate here!
Big Ticket 2020
Big Ticket is back for the 2020 season! 99.1 The Sports Animal & Food City are teaming up to give one lucky listener a huge Tennessee season ticket package for the 2020 – 2021 season. Listen to find out how you can win!
Big Kahuna Wing Festival
The 2020 Big Kahuna Wing Festival has been cancelled due to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic.
Celebrating Senior Athletes
Help us celebrate the Class of 2020 senior athletes that didn’t get to complete their seasons due to school cancellations.
Titans News
Titans president Underwood retires, Nihill promoted
Tennessee Titans president and CEO Steve Underwood retired from his full-time duties Friday after a four-decade relationship with the franchise.Senior vice president of business operations Burke Ni
Tennessee Titans 2020 schedule snapshot
Tennessee Titans 2020 scheduleSept. 14 at Denver Broncos, 10:10 p.m. ET (ESPN)Sept. 20 vs. Jacksonville Jaguars, 1 p.m. ETSept. 27 at Minnesota Vikings, 1 p.m. ETOct. 4 vs. Pittsburgh Stee
Titans CB Ryan says goodbye to Tennessee
Free-agent cornerback Logan Ryan said farewell to the Tennessee Titans organization and fans on Tuesday in an Instagram post and said he wants to continue his career elsewhere.”My chapter in Tennes
Titans agree to deal with S Campbell
Veteran safety Ibraheim Campbell has agreed to a one-year deal with the Tennessee Titans, the team announced Friday.Campbell played in just seven games (three starts) with the Green Bay Packers las
Report: Titans decline 2021 option for WR Davis
The Tennessee Titans declined the fifth-year option for wide receiver and former No. 5 overall pick Corey Davis, NFL Network reported Friday.Davis, who saw his targets drop by nearly half last seas
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NFL news
Packers CEO: ‘Time is no longer on our side’
With several key dates in the NFL offseason approaching, Green Bay Packers president and CEO Mark Murphy says “time is no longer on our side” when it comes to making some critical decisions.Writing
Judge to form leadership council for Giants
Giants head coach Joe Judge will follow the example of his former boss, Bill Belichick, and form a team leadership council in New York.While an assistant coach with the New England Patriots, Judge
Report: Patriots K Rohrwasser has controversial tattoo removed
New England Patriots rookie kicker Justin Rohrwasser reportedly had his controversial tattoo removed from his left arm.TMZ was the first to report the news and said Rohrwasser “described the proces
Washington’s Rivera hopes for name change before season
Washington Redskins head coach Ron Rivera said Saturday he has been working for more than a month with owner Dan Snyder on renaming the team, and he hopes a change can be made before mid-September.
Lions’ second-round pick Swift signs contract
Detroit Lions running back D’Andre Swift signed his four-year rookie contract on Saturday, NFL.com reported. The total value of the deal is expected to be around $8.5 million with a signing bonus of a