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WATCH: Tennessee Football South Carolina Week Tuesday Practice
Here’s video of Tennessee’s Tuesday practice ahead of the season opener vs. South Carolina. Video courtesy of UT Athletics.
Full Transcript: Henry To’o To’o previews season, Gamecocks
Henry To’o To’o, So., LB – On who the toughest ball carrier on the team is…“All of our backs, in my opinion. We’ve got the best backs in the country.
Full Transcript: Eric Gray previews season, Gamecocks
Eric Gray, So., RB – On getting acclimated to college football last season and starting faster this season…
Full Transcript: Brandon Kennedy previews season, Gamecocks
Brandon Kennedy, R-Sr., OL – On the chemistry with the offensive line and what he expects from them this season…
Vols in the MLB Update – Crochet Dazzles in Major League Debut
The shortened 2020 Major League Baseball season is drawing to a close. With only a few games remaining, a handful of teams have already clinched spots in the postseason, which is set to begin on Oct. 5.
WATCH: Gray agrees with Henry T that Vols have best RBs in country, says D is also the best
Tennessee Volunteers sophomore running back Eric Gray spoke to the media via UT Athletics Zoom call on Tuesday to preview the season opener at South Carolina.
WATCH: Henry T “I know that we’re physically ready and it’s all going to show on Saturday”
Tennessee Volunteers sophomore linebacker Henry To’o To’o spoke to the media via UT Athletics Zoom call on Tuesday to preview the season opener at South Carolina.
PHOTO GALLERY: Vols SC Week Monday Practice
Here’s a photo gallery, courtesy of the UT Athletics, from Tennessee’s Monday practice ahead of the South Carolina season opener. Click on any image to see it full size with the ability to scroll through.
WATCH: Kennedy thinks OL chemistry is better, asked about 7th year of eligibility
Tennessee Volunteers sixth-year senior center Brandon Kennedy spoke to the media via UT Athletics Zoom call on Tuesday to preview the season opener at South Carolina.
Jimmy’s blog: SEC coaches see Alabama bounce back
Despite LSU’s losses, Tigers will be tough
WATCH: Tennessee Football South Carolina Week Monday Practice
Here’s video of Tennessee’s Monday practice ahead of the season opener vs. South Carolina. Video courtesy of UT Athletics.
Pruitt Previews UT-South Carolina Opener; Full PC Transcript
Game week has arrived for Tennessee football, which opens its 124th season at 7:30 p.m. ET Saturday at South Carolina. Head coach Jeremy Pruitt previewed the Volunteers’ season-opening matchup with the Gamecocks at his first weekly press conference on Monday.
WATCH: Vols DC Ansley, OC Chaney at Knoxville Quarterback Club
Tennessee football’s coordinators, DC Derrick Ansley and OC Jim Chaney, spoke to the Knoxville Quarterback Club on Monday. Video is courtesy of the Knoxville Quarterback Club.
WATCH: NFL Network Reporter Steve Wyche talks 2020 season
We talked the NFL’s handling of covid-19, Kamara, Fournette, the NFC West & Titans
WATCH: Jeremy Pruitt previews South Carolina season opener
Tennessee head football coach Jeremy Pruitt held his weekly game week press conference on Monday of South Carolina week to preview the season opener.
Poll Question: Is the 3-point spread for Tennessee’s game against S. Carolina this week too high, too low, or about right?
Is the 3-point spread for Tennessee’s game against S. Carolina this week too high, too low, or about right? US Army Poll Question
Jimmy’s blog: SEC coaches applaud job Pruitt has done
Coach inherited `worst Tennessee team in my lifetime’
Vols Ranked No. 16 in AP, No. 21 in Coaches
The Tennessee football team came in at No. 16 in the Associated Press Top 25 and No. 21 in the Amway Coaches Poll after week three of the college football season.
Vol Network’s “Big Orange Hotline” Makes 2020 Debut Monday
The Vol Network’s “Big Orange Hotline” radio show debuts for the 2020 football season on Monday, Sept. 21 at 8 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. CT across the state of Tennessee live from the outdoor patio at Dead End BBQ restaurant on Sutherland Avenue in Knoxville.
Garrett Crochet Called Up to White Sox Major League Roster
Former Tennessee pitcher and 2020 first-round draft pick Garrett Crochet has been called up to the Chicago White Sox major league roster, the team announced on Friday afternoon.
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College Football News
Boston College QB Jurkovec takes aim at Texas State
Once he found a rhythm in his Boston College debut, quarterback Phil Jurkovec realized how much he had missed the physicality of the game.”I haven’t been out there playing real football in so long,
No. 2 Alabama begins another title quest at Missouri
Nick Saban was hired at Alabama in 2007, and the Crimson Tide hasn’t gone three years in a row without a title since his arrival as head coach.The No. 2 Crimson Tide are chasing a sixth title under
Florida State visits No. 12 Miami without coach Norvell
Unranked Florida State heads into Hard Rock Stadium on Saturday night trying to beat the Miami Hurricanes for the first time in four years, but the Seminoles will be unranked, playing without their he
No. 3 Oklahoma hopes for better outcome vs. Kansas State
A year ago, Oklahoma came into Kansas State soaring.The Sooners were 7-0 and ranked No. 5 before the 4-2 Wildcats jumped out to a 48-23 fourth-quarter lead before holding on through a furious comeb
No. 18 BYU returns from lengthy layoff, takes on Troy
No. 18 BYU returns to action Saturday night after a layoff of almost three weeks while dealing with a COVID-19 outbreak. The Cougars host Troy in a nonconference game in Provo, Utah.The Cougars (1-
Braves news
Braves blow out Marlins, clinch NL East
Marcell Ozuna hit two home runs and drove in five as the Atlanta Braves won the National League East for the third straight season with an 11-1 win over the visiting Miami Marlins.It is the 20th di
Braves LHP Hamels goes to IL, expected to miss playoffs
The Atlanta Braves placed left-hander Cole Hamels on the 10-day injured list Monday, with The Athletic reporting the veteran will not be available for the upcoming playoffs.Hamels’ latest injury is
Braves hold off Marlins, close in on NL East title
Atlanta third baseman Austin Riley had a crucial run-scoring double and made a late game-saving defensive play to help the Braves hang on for a 5-4 win over the visiting Miami Marlins and trim their m
Wright, Acuna power Braves in shutout of Mets
Kyle Wright turned in his best career start and Ronald Acuna Jr. homered and drove in four runs to lift the Atlanta Braves to a 7-0 victory over the host New York Mets on Sunday afternoon.Wright, W
Orioles’ Akin beats Braves for first career win
Baltimore rookie Keegan Akin worked five scoreless innings and picked up his first career win as the Orioles beat the visiting Atlanta Braves 5-1 on Wednesday.The 25-year-old left-hander allowed th
Blogs
Jimmy’s blog: SEC coaches see Alabama bounce back
Despite LSU’s losses, Tigers will be tough
WATCH: NFL Network Reporter Steve Wyche talks 2020 season
We talked the NFL’s handling of covid-19, Kamara, Fournette, the NFC West & Titans
Jimmy’s blog: SEC coaches applaud job Pruitt has done
Coach inherited `worst Tennessee team in my lifetime’
Vince’s View: NFL Week 2 picks, trends, notes and what to look for
Percentage of playoff teams that started 1-1 or 0-2, record offensive Week 1, SB rematch, more
Starters, inactives, snaps played, stats on Vols in NFL Week 1
5 U. of Tennessee players out of the 22 in the NFL started games in Week 1; four inactives
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Emerald Youth Rick Barnes Golf Classic
The Rick Barnes Emerald Youth Golf Classic, presented by UT Medical Center, raises support for Emerald Youth Foundation.
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Imagery Wine Donating Wine Sales to Pat Summitt Foundation
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MLILY Giveaway with The Starting Lineup
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Titans News
Tannehill tosses 4 TDs as Titans edge Jaguars
Ryan Tannehill completed four touchdown passes and Stephen Gostkowski made a 49-yard field goal with 1:41 left in regulation to lead the Tennessee Titans to a 33-30 win over their AFC South rival Jack
Report: Titans restructure S Byard’s contract, free up $6.1M
The Tennessee Titans have restructured Kevin Byard’s contract, freeing up $6.1 million in cap space, NFL Network reported Tuesday.The team signed Byard to a five-year, $70.5 million extension in 20
Titans look to maintain success against Jaguars
Their game plan tossed aside by time and score, the Tennessee Titans still found a way to win their season opener on the road against an inspired underdog.The 16-14 decision in Denver gives Tenness
Titans promote WR with Davis, Brown banged up
Tennessee Titans wideouts Corey Davis and A.J. Brown showed up on the injury report Wednesday, prompting the team to promote a wide receiver from the practice squad.Davis (hamstring) did not practi
Titans place CB Jackson (knee) on IR
The Tennessee Titans placed cornerback Adoree’ Jackson on injured reserve because of a knee injury just hours before their Monday night season opener against the Denver Broncos.Jackson, 24, injured
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NFL news
It’s beard vs. ‘stache as Dolphins face Jaguars
The Thursday night contest between the Miami Dolphins and Jacksonville Jaguars is lining up to be a hairy affair.Dolphins quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick went to bat for his bushy beard on Tuesday whi
Injury-ravaged 49ers see Super Bowl odds tumble
The San Francisco 49ers are no longer favored to win the NFC Championship at most sportsbooks following a rash of injuries that include losing defensive linemen Nick Bosa and Solomon Thomas for the se
Report: Vikings to bring in LB Davis for visit
The Minnesota Vikings plan to bring in linebacker Todd Davis for a visit once the ex-Denver Broncos player clears COVID-19 testing protocols, Mike Klis of 9News reported Tuesday.The Vikings lost An
Falcons to allow limited number of fans on Oct. 11
The Atlanta Falcons announced Tuesday that they will allow a limited number of fans into Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Oct. 11 for their game against the Carolina Panthers.The team decided last month to
Zero players test positive for COVID-19 after Week 1
The NFL and NFL Players Association announced Tuesday that there were zero confirmed positive results for COVID-19 among players coming out of the Week 1 games.Per the release, there were 14,074 te