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WATCH: 99.1 THE Sports Animal’s Day 4 recap of #SECMD21
The Sports Animal’s Vince Ferrara and Eric Cain broke down all that was day four and the week of SEC Media Days.
WATCH: Timelapse from #SECMD21
Here’s a timelapse view from 2021 SEC Football Media Days in Hoover.
VIDEOS/PODCASTS: Everything from Auburn at #SECMD21
Here’s what the Auburn Tigers said, in video and audio form, in various settings at the 2021 SEC Football Media Days in Hoover, Alabama.
VIDEOS/PODCASTS: Everything from Arkansas at #SECMD21
Here’s what the Arkansas Razorbacks said, in video and audio form, in various settings at the 2021 SEC Football Media Days in Hoover, Alabama.
VIDEOS/PODCASTS: Everything from Missouri at #SECMD21
Here’s what the Missouri Tigers said, in video and audio form, in various settings at the 2021 SEC Football Media Days in Hoover, Alabama.
VIDEOS/PODCASTS: Everything from Texas A&M at #SECMD21
Here’s what the Texas A&M Aggies said, in video and audio form, in various settings at the 2021 SEC Football Media Days in Hoover, Alabama.
VIDEOS/PODCASTS: Everything from Mississippi State at #SECMD21
Here’s what the Mississippi State Bulldogs said, in video and audio form, in various settings at the 2021 SEC Football Media Days in Hoover, Alabama.
VIDEOS/PODCASTS: Everything from Vanderbilt at #SECMD21
Here’s what the Vanderbilt Commodores said, in video and audio form, in various settings at the 2021 SEC Football Media Days in Hoover, Alabama.
VIDEOS/PODCASTS: Everything from Alabama at #SECMD21
Here’s what the Alabama Crimson Tide said, in video and audio form, in various settings at the 2021 SEC Football Media Days in Hoover, Alabama.
VIDEOS/PODCASTS: Everything from Ole Miss at #SECMD21
Here’s what the Ole Miss Rebels said, in video and audio form, in various settings at the 2021 SEC Football Media Days in Hoover, Alabama.
VIDEOS/PODCASTS: Everything from Kentucky at #SECMD21
Here’s what the Kentucky Wildcats said, in video and audio form, in various settings at the 2021 SEC Football Media Days in Hoover, Alabama.
Three Vols Tabbed to 2021 Preseason All-SEC Media Team
Three Tennessee Volunteers have garnered 2021 preseason All-Southeastern Conference recognition as selected by the media at SEC Media Days, the league office announced Friday.
Jimmy’s blog: Heupel has different approach as player’s coach
Wants team to have fun off the field
WATCH: Owen Pappoe speaks at SEC Media Days
Owen Pappoe talks Tigers in Hoover.
Jimmy’s blog: Heupel thinks CFP expansion is `awesome’
But UT coach wants to preserve other bowl games
WATCH: Bo Nix speaks at SEC Media Days
Bo Nix speaks with reporters at SEC Media Days.
WATCH: Bryan Harsin talks Auburn at SEC Media Days
Bryan Harsin spoke to reporters in Hoover.
WATCH: Eli Drinkwitz talks Missouri at SEC Media Days
Eli Drinkwitz answers questions at SEC Media Days.
WATCH: Myron Cunningham speaks at SEC Media Days
Myron Cunningham spoke with reporters at SEC Media Days.
WATCH: Grant Morgan talks Arkansas at SEC Media Days
Grant Morgan spoke to reporters Thursday.
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College Football News
Oklahoma State to add Barry Sanders to Ring of Honor
Oklahoma State will honor Barry Sanders with a spot in its Ring of Honor and a statue outside Boone Pickens Stadium.He will take his place in the Ring of Honor on Nov. 13, when the Cowboys host TCU
Report: Texas, Oklahoma to announce Big 12 exit soon
The announcement of a move by Oklahoma and Texas from the Big 12 to the Southeastern Conference — just a rumor a few days ago — is imminent, multiple outlets reported Friday.The two traditional c
Reports: Kansas plots Big Ten move with OU, Texas exiting Big 12
Kansas could be on the move in an immediate response to the imminent exit of Oklahoma and Texas from the Big 12 conference.According to multiple reports, Kansas will hold a secondary call with Big
Big Ten plans on rotating championship game location
Big Ten is expecting to rotate the location of its football championship game when its current contract with Indianapolis’ Lucas Oil Stadium expires after this season, commissioner Kevin Warren told N
Pac-12 mulls forfeits for teams with COVID outbreaks
The Pac-12 Conference is leaning toward a policy that would force teams to forfeit a game if they were unable to play due to an outbreak of COVID-19, new commissioner George Kliavkoff said Thursday.
Braves news
Braves hit five homers, blast host Phillies
Abraham Almonte homered, singled twice and drove in three runs to lift the Atlanta Braves past the host Philadelphia Phillies 15-3 on Saturday.Joc Pederson added four hits, including a three-run ho
Phillies beat Braves behind Bryce Harper’s three stolen bases
J.T. Realmuto homered and Jean Segura doubled and drove in two runs as the host Philadelphia Phillies defeated the Atlanta Braves 5-1 on Friday night to snap a three-game losing streak.Bryce Harper
Dansby Swanson’s slam powers Braves past Phillies
Dansby Swanson hit a grand slam, Orlando Arcia added a solo home run and the Atlanta Braves defeated the host Philadelphia Phillies 7-2 on Thursday.Ozzie Albies contributed three hits for the Brave
Padres-Braves nightcap suspended due to rain
The second game of split doubleheader between visiting San Diego and the Atlanta Braves was suspended after 4 1/2 innings Wednesday with the Padres leading 5-4.Rain began to fall at Truist Park in
Chris Paddack, Padres too strong in Game 1 vs. Braves
Chris Paddack pitched five shutout innings and Fernando Tatis Jr. belted his 29th home run to lift the visiting San Diego Padres to a 3-2 win over the Atlanta Braves on Wednesday in the first game of
Blogs
Jimmy’s blog: Heupel has different approach as player’s coach
Wants team to have fun off the field
Jimmy’s blog: Heupel unsure of NCAA probe’s timetable
Law firm needs to expedite investigation
Jimmy’s blog: Not all athletes will cash in on NIL
Tennessee coach thinks NIL could help with behavior
Jimmy’s blog: Taylor predicts Tennessee defense will rank No. 1
Senior defensive back says confidence the key
Jimmy’s blog: Heupel polled players about morning workouts
Says quarterbacks must earn right to start
What’s Happening
WWE Smackdown!!! Thompson-Boling Arena- Friday September 17th
WWE IS COMING HOME TO KNOXVILLE WITH THE FIRST EVER FRIDAY NIGHT SMACKDOWN LIVE ON FOX!
Register to win tickets to Loco Drive-In!
Located right off Exit 72 on I-75 (Loudon), The LoCo Drive-In will feature the latest LED technology video board with day and night viewing capabilities. We plan to present movies, sporting events, concerts and more, catering to all ages and demographics, and connecting our local communities.
2021 Gibbs Golf Tournament
5th Annual Gibbs Golf Outing at Three Ridges Golf Course- August 14th
Atlanta Braves Alumni Golf Tournament- Sept 13th
Atlanta Braves Alumni Golf Tournament Monday, September 13th Egwani Farms GC 9:00am Shotgun Start $120 per person Breakfast & Lunch Included
2021 SEC Football Media Days Central: Podcasts, Videos and Stories
Football Media Days Kickoff is back! 99.1 THE Sports Animal is live in Hoover, Alabama at The Hyatt Regency Birmingham – The Wynfrey Hotel all week (July 19-22) at the 2021 SEC Football Kickoff Media Days.
Titans News
Titans to add Bum Phillips, Jeff Fisher, Floyd Reese to Ring of Honor
The Tennessee Titans are adding the names of former coaches Bum Phillips and Jeff Fisher as well as ex-general manager Floyd Reese to their Ring of Honor at Nissan Stadium.”I am so excited to recog
Report: Ex-Oilers CB Patrick Allen dies at 59
Former Houston Oilers starting cornerback Patrick Allen died Tuesday at age 59, the Houston Chronicle reported Wednesday.Per the report, the longtime starter passed away in his hometown of Seattle.
Julio Jones declines A.J. Brown’s offer of No. 11 jersey
Tennessee Titans wide receiver A.J. Brown said Tuesday that his offer of his No. 11 jersey was declined by new teammate Julio Jones.”#11 until I retire. I tried to give it up and he wouldn’t take i
Report: Titans rework Ryan Tannehillâs contract to fit Julio Jones
The Tennessee Titans restructured the contract of quarterback Ryan Tannehill, creating more than $15 million in cap space to accommodate the salary of new arrival Julio Jones, NFL Network reported Tue
Report: Titans acquiring Falcons WR Julio Jones
The Tennessee Titans are expected to acquire All-Pro wide receiver Julio Jones from the Atlanta Falcons barring any setbacks over the next 24 to 48 hours, ESPN reported on Sunday.Per ESPN, the team
NFL news
Titans place OLB Bud Dupree on Physically Unable to Perform list
The Tennessee Titans placed veteran outside linebacker Bud Dupree on the Physically Unable to Perform list on Saturday.Dupree, signed as a free agent in the offseason to pump up the pass rush, tore
Browns sign first-round pick Greg Newsome II
The Cleveland Browns agreed to terms with 2021 first-round draft pick Greg Newsome II, the team announced on Saturday.All first-round draft picks receive a four-year contract with a team-held optio
Bills WR Cole Beasley, DE Jerry Hughes debate vaccinations
Outspoken Buffalo Bills receiver Cole Beasley is mixing it up with his teammates as he sticks to his stance of remaining unvaccinated for COVID-19.Beasley has reiterated his beliefs about vaccinati
Report: Las Vegas sportsbooks expect Aaron Rodgers to retire
Could Aaron Rodgers retire before the first Green Bay Packers’ training camp practice?At least one Las Vegas sportsbook has a hunch such an announcement will occur, according to SI.com.Westgate
Cowboys QB Dak Prescott: Vax status not ‘important’
Dak Prescott is off and running at training camp with the Dallas Cowboys, where he evaded questions Friday about his vaccination status.The Cowboys are “making progress” toward team owner Jerry Jon