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Jimmy’s blog: Odds favor Tennessee playing in Orange Bowl
But don’t book a flight. Odd things can happen
Golesh Among Five Finalists for 2022 Broyles Award
Tennessee offensive coordinator and tight ends coach Alex Golesh has been named one of five finalists for the Frank Broyles Award, as announced by the Frank & Barbara Broyles Foundation on Monday.
Harrison, Sampson Bring Home SEC Player of the Week Honors
Roman Harrison and Dylan Sampson garnered Southeastern Conference Player of the Week acclaim for their outstanding efforts Saturday night.
Vescovi Named SEC Player of the Week Following Standout Showing in Bahamas
Fresh off being named Tournament MVP at the Battle 4 Atlantis, Tennessee senior guard Santiago Vescovi has been named SEC Player of the Week, the league office announced Monday.
Vols Climb to No. 7 in AP Poll, No. 8 in Coaches
After wrapping up a 10-win season Saturday night in a 56-0 shutout of Vanderbilt, the Tennessee Volunteers ascended to No. 7 in the Associated Press Top 25 and No. 8 in the USA Today AFCA Coaches poll on Sunday.
Stats/Notes/Story: No. 10 Vols Cement 10-Win Regular Season, Stifle Vanderbilt 56-0 In Nashville
The 10th-ranked Tennessee Volunteers punctuated the 2022 regular season with a dominant, wire-to-wire performance, shutting out Vanderbilt 56-0 Saturday night at FirstBank Stadium
WATCH: Joe Milton III postgame after UT’s 56-0 win at Vanderbilt
Tennessee quarterback Joe Milton III spoke to the media in the postgame after the Vols dominated the Vanderbilt Commodores in Nashville, 56-0.
WATCH: Dee Williams postgame after UT’s 56-0 win at Vanderbilt
Tennessee defensive back and punt returner Dee Williams spoke to the media in the postgame after the Vols dominated the Vanderbilt Commodores in Nashville, 56-0.
WATCH: Jaylen Wright postgame after UT’s 56-0 win at Vanderbilt
Tennessee running back Jaylen Wright spoke to the media in the postgame after the Vols dominated the Vanderbilt Commodores in Nashville, 56-0.
WATCH: Wesley Walker postgame after UT’s 56-0 win at Vanderbilt
Tennessee defensive back Wesley Walker spoke to the media in the postgame after the Vols dominated the Vanderbilt Commodores in Nashville, 56-0.
WATCH: Josh Heupel postgame after UT’s 56-0 win at Vanderbilt
Tennessee head coach Josh Heupel spoke to the media in the postgame after the Vols dominated the Vanderbilt Commodores in Nashville, 56-0.
Jimmy’s blog: Vols overcome key injuries to rout Vanderbilt
Vols record 10-win season, await attractive bowl destination
Football Preview: #10 Vols Cap Regular Season at Vandy in Battle for Volunteer State Supremacy
No. 10 Tennessee will look to conclude its regular season on a high note when it travels to the midstate for a rivalry game against Vanderbilt at FirstBank Stadium in Nashville on Saturday night.
Postgame/Stats/Story: No. 22 Vols Take Down No. 3 Kansas, Win Battle 4 Atlantis Championship
No. 22 Tennessee led from start to finish and captured the Battle 4 Atlantis title Friday, taking down No. 3 Kansas, 64-50.
Highlights/Postgame/Photos/Stats/Story: No. 23/24 Lady Vols Stampede Buffs, 69-51
Keeping control throughout the game, the No. 23/24-ranked Tennessee Lady Volunteers got back in the win column in their return to Rocky Top, defeating Colorado 69-51 Friday night at Thompson-Boling Arena.
Hoops Preview: #22 Tennessee vs. #3 Kansas
The 22nd-ranked Tennessee men’s basketball team is set to play for the Battle 4 Atlantis championship Friday in the Bahamas, taking on the defending national champion, third-ranked Kansas Jayhawks at approximately 7:30 p.m. ET.
Postgame/Stats/Story: No. 22 Vols Get Past USC in OT, Advance to Battle 4 Atlantis Championship
No. 22 Tennessee came out on top in a back-and-forth affair Thursday in the Battle 4 Atlantis semifinals, outlasting USC in overtime, 73-66.
Week 13 SEC score predictions straight-up and spread; No. 10 Tennessee at Vanderbilt; final regular season games
9 games: UT/VU, Aub/Bama, UGA/GT, SC/Clem, Louis/UK, LSU/TAM, UF/FSU, Ark/Mizz, OM/MSU
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College Football News
Reports: Rose Bowl agrees to CFP expansion beginning in ’24
An expanded College Football Playoff for the 2024 and ’25 seasons reportedly took a major step toward becoming reality on Wednesday.Multiple media outlets reported Wednesday night that the Rose Bow
Former Nebraska interim HC Mickey Joseph arrested, accused of assault
Former Nebraska interim head football coach Mickey Joseph was arrested on suspicion of strangulation and third-degree domestic assault in Lincoln, Neb., on Wednesday.Lincoln police stated that offi
Penn State CB Joey Porter Jr. declares for NFL draft
Penn State standout cornerback Joey Porter Jr. said Wednesday that he will skip the team’s bowl game and is declaring for the NFL draft.Porter is viewed as one of top cornerback prospects and figur
Stanford contacts Ravens OC Greg Roman
Stanford discussed its coaching vacancy with Ravens offensive coordinator Greg Roman.The Cardinal are beginning the search for a replacement for David Shaw, who resigned after 12 seasons at Stanfor
No. 9 Clemson, No. 23 UNC stumble into ACC title game
Momentum is getting a week off as both No. 9 Clemson and No. 23 North Carolina will meet in the Atlantic Coast Conference championship game Saturday night at Charlotte, N.C., coming off losses.Clem
Braves news
Braves agree to two-year deal with injured LHP Tyler Matzek
The Atlanta Braves agreed to a two-year, $3.1 million deal with injured left-hander Tyler Matzek on Friday to avoid arbitration.Matzek will miss the 2023 season after undergoing Tommy John elbow su
Julio Rodriguez, Michael Harris II earn Rookie of the Year honors
Julio Rodriguez was voted the American League Rookie of the Year on Monday after lifting the Seattle Mariners back to the playoffs for the first time in 21 years.Fellow center fielder Michael Harri
Braves trade RHP Jake Odorizzi to Rangers
The Atlanta Braves traded right-handed pitcher Jake Odorizzi to the Texas Rangers on Wednesday in exchange for left-handed pitcher Kolby Allard.The Rangers also received cash considerations in the
Braves acquire OF Sam Hilliard from Rockies
The Colorado Rockies traded outfielder Sam Hilliard to the Atlanta Braves on Sunday in exchange for minor league right-hander Dylan Spain.Hilliard, 28, batted .184 with a .544 OPS in 70 games for t
Underdog Phillies slay Braves, advance to NLCS
Brandon Marsh hit a three-run homer in the second inning Saturday afternoon for the host Philadelphia Phillies, who never looked back in Game 4 of a National League Division Series as they eliminated
Blogs
Jimmy’s blog: Odds favor Tennessee playing in Orange Bowl
But don’t book a flight. Odd things can happen
Jimmy’s blog: Vols overcome key injuries to rout Vanderbilt
Vols record 10-win season, await attractive bowl destination
Week 13 SEC score predictions straight-up and spread; No. 10 Tennessee at Vanderbilt; final regular season games
9 games: UT/VU, Aub/Bama, UGA/GT, SC/Clem, Louis/UK, LSU/TAM, UF/FSU, Ark/Mizz, OM/MSU
Vince’s View: NFL Week 12 Predictions and Game Notes, Thanksgiving Day feast, Titans/Bengals, more
This year’s Thanksgiving triple-header is 3rd season since ’06 w/5 teams w/winning record
Vince’s View: NFL Week 11 Predictions and Game Notes, Cowboys/Vikings, Chiefs/Chargers, more
NFL games this season have been separated by avg of only 9.29 pts, lowest since 1932
What’s Happening
The Home Depot Fantasy of Prizes!
UPDATE: The Grand Prize winner for The Home Depot Fantasy of Prizes is Dale Dillman! Dale won the Husky 12 Volt Inflator, the Festive Nutcracker LED Pre-lit Wreath, The Grinch Air Blown Inflatable, and the Nexgrill 30Q Turkey Fryer Package!
Congratulations Dale and thanks to all of those who were qualified, and don’t forget to check out East Tennessee Children’s Hospital’s Fantasy of Trees “Christmas in the Pines” this year at the Knoxville Convention Center from Nov. 23rd through 27th!
Thomas Rhett- Thompson-Boling Arena 7/15/23
Thomas Rhett – Home Team Tour 2023 With Cole Swindell & Nate Smith Saturday, July 15 Thompson-Boling Arena Tickets on sale Friday, November 11 at 10am at Ticketmaster.com
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Imagery Wine Donating Wine Sales to Pat Summitt Foundation
Imagery Wine Estates is donating $1.00 per bottle sold of Imagery Wine to the Pat Summitt Foundation.
Titans News
Eagles, A.J. Brown try to clinch playoff spot vs. Titans
The Philadelphia Eagles have the NFL’s best record and a chance to clinch a playoff berth at home Sunday.The visiting Tennessee Titans appear to be well on their way to a third consecutive AFC Sout
Bengals stay hot, clip surging Titans 20-16
Tee Higgins caught seven passes for 114 yards and scored the go-ahead touchdown early in the fourth quarter to lift the Cincinnati Bengals past the host Tennessee Titans 20-16 on Sunday in Nashville,
Bengals WR Ja’Marr Chase (hip) inactive vs. Titans
Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Ja’Marr Chase was listed as inactive for Sunday’s road game against the Tennessee Titans in Nashville, Tenn.Chase is working his way back from a hip injury initiall
Titans and Bengals reunite in another important AFC clash
After meeting in the playoffs in January, the Tennessee Titans and Cincinnati Bengals will try to prove themselves as legitimate AFC contenders again when they square off Sunday in Nashville, Tenn.
Mike Vrabel: Titans OC Todd Downing stays, unless NFL intervenes
Titans head coach Mike Vrabel plans to keep the Tennessee coaching staff intact, rejecting the notion offensive coordinator Todd Downing should be demoted or fired after a DUI arrest last week.”We’
NFL news
Aaron Rodgers open to possibly letting Jordan Love play
Green Bay quarterback Aaron Rodgers might be willing to step aside for backup Jordan Love if the Packers are eliminated from postseason contention, the four-time MVP said on Wednesday.Rodgers susta
Dolphins’ Mike McDaniel returns to face 49ers with in-form offense
A hot offense will get the ultimate test when it meets one of the best defenses in the NFL as the visiting Miami Dolphins and San Francisco 49ers continue their playoff pushes Sunday at Santa Clara, C
Josh Jacobs, Raiders hope to run past Chargers
Josh Jacobs deserved to be off his feet this week.Coming off a record-breaking performance and workload that likely aggravated his calf strain, Jacobs is expected to be back in uniform for the Las
Bengals take on Chiefs in AFC Championship rematch
The Cincinnati Bengals look to continue their recent domination of the visiting Kansas City Chiefs when the two AFC powerhouse teams meet in Sunday’s showdown.The Bengals have won six of the past s
Rusty or not, Deshaun Watson makes Browns debut vs. Texans
For all the hubbub over the return of Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson, the individual with the least to say about the unusual circumstance is Watson himself.Watson, reinstated on Monday