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Josh Heupel Co-Winner of the 2021 FWAA Steve Spurrier First-Year Coach Award
Josh Heupel has been tabbed as the co-winner of the Football Writers Association of America’s Steve Spurrier First-Year Coach Award, the FWAA and Chris Doering Mortgage announced on Monday night.
Hoops Preview: #24 Tennessee at Vanderbilt
The 24th-ranked Tennessee men’s basketball team hits the road for a second consecutive game, traveling to the state’s capitol to take on Vanderbilt Tuesday at 9 p.m. ET.
Quotes: Rick Barnes & Justin Powell Preview Vanderbilt
Again, not to take anything away from Kentucky, because I thought they played as well as I’ve ever seen them play, to be quite frank.
Highlights/Postgame/Stats/Story: Offensive Balance Leads #5/6 Lady Vols Past #19/20 Kentucky, 84-58
Scoring 73 points in the final three quarters, the No. 5/6 Tennessee women’s basketball team used a balanced offensive effort to down No. 19/20 Kentucky, 84-58
Hoops Preview: #5/6 Lady Vols vs. #19/20 Kentucky Sunday during We Back Pat Week
No. 5/6 Tennessee (16-1/5-0 SEC) and No. 19/20 Kentucky (8-4/1-1 SEC) will lock horns on Sunday at 3:02 p.m. ET at Thompson-Boling Arena, tipping off the SEC’s 11th-annual observance of We Back Pat Week.
Postgame/Stats/Story: 68% shooting, fast break points, more lead to #22 Vols’ blowout loss at #18 Kentucky, 107-79
The 22nd-ranked Tennessee basketball team fell to No. 18 Kentucky on the road Saturday, 107-79.
Vince’s View: Super Wildcard Weekend Game Notes and Predictions
6 games…LV at Cincy, NE at Buf, Phily at TB, SF at Dal, Pitt at KC & Arz at LAR
Video/Photos/Info: Neyland Stadium renovations update
Here’s an update from the University of Tennessee on renovations to Neyland Stadium. See a video from VFL Films, images from UT Athlatics and the update page from UT’s website IWillGiveMyAll.com below.
Lady Vols Host Kentucky Sunday In We Back Pat Game
The No. 5/6-ranked Tennessee Lady Vols (16-1/5-0 SEC) welcome the No. 19/20 Kentucky Wildcats (8-4/1-1 SEC) to Knoxville on Sunday to open up the SEC’s We Back Pat Week
Quotes: Rick Barnes and John Fulkerson Preview Saturday’s road tilt at Kentucky
I think it is. You go back and you have great respect for basketball programs that have been good through every decade, really starting back in the 1940s.
Stats/Story: No. 5/6 UT Takes Down Vanderbilt, 65-51
No. 5/6 Tennessee remained perfect in SEC play, defeating Vanderbilt in Memorial Gymnasium on Thursday night, 65-51.
Hoops Preview: #22 Tennessee at #18 Kentucky
The 22nd-ranked Tennessee men’s basketball team heads north Saturday for a matchup with rival Kentucky at Rupp Arena. Tip-off is set for 1 p.m. ET.
Thirteen Vols NFL Playoff Bound
As the 2022 NFL Postseason begins, 13 former Tennessee Volunteers in the NFL are gearing up for a playoff push. Of these 13, seven will take the field on active rosters for Super Wild Card Weekend, hoping to push their side to the Divisional round.
Kellie Harper Media Availability Recap (1/12/22)
Tennessee head coach Kellie Harper met with the media on Wednesday afternoon at Thompson-Boling Arena, taking questions about the No. 5/6 Lady Vols’ SEC match-up in Nashville on Thursday night vs. Vanderbilt.
Website Poll Question: What do you expect from the UT Basketball team at season’s end?
Here’s our latest website poll question we’d love your answer to. Feel free to share this page and poll with your friends and followers.
Highlights/Postgame/Stats/Story: James, Zeigler’s Big Nights Push #22 Tennessee Past South Carolina, 66-46
A balanced offensive effort, coupled with stout defense, led the No. 22 Tennessee Volunteers past South Carolina, 66-46, Tuesday night at Thompson-Boling Arena.
Hoops Preview: #5/6 Lady Vols at Vanderbilt
After a year off from playing one another, No. 5/6 Tennessee (15-1/4-0 SEC) and Vanderbilt (10-6/1-1 SEC) rekindle an old rivalry in Nashville on Thursday night.
Rick Barnes & Kennedy Chandler Preview South Carolina
What we want him to do is to take the shots he takes in practice. That is what we want.
Vols in the NFL – Week 18 Update
Three former Tennessee Volunteers in the NFL — Jauan Jennings, Emmanuel Moseley and Cameron Sutton — came up clutch to propel their teams into the playoffs, highlighting the final week of the regular season.
Hoops Preview: #22 Tennessee vs. South Carolina
The 22nd-ranked Tennessee men’s basketball team returns to Thompson-Boling Arena Tuesday, taking on South Carolina at 6:30 p.m. ET.
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College Football News
Former Florida State QB Chubba Purdy heads to Nebraska
Former Florida State quarterback Chubba Purdy announced Monday he is transferring to Nebraska.”Excited and Honored to be committed to The University of Nebraska!” he posted on Twitter.Purdy anno
Alabama LB Christian Harris declares for NFL draft
Alabama linebacker Christian Harris declared for the 2022 NFL Draft on Monday.The 6-foot-2, 232-pound junior had 79 tackles (12.5 for losses), 5.5 sacks, three pass breakups and two forced fumbles
QB Hunter Johnson transferring back to Clemson
Northwestern transfer quarterback Hunter Johnson said Monday he’s returning to Clemson, where his collegiate career began in 2017.Johnson has one year of eligibility remaining. The former five-star
Nolan Smith returning for senior season at Georgia
Georgia linebacker Nolan Smith announced Monday that he is returning for his senior season.The announcement stems the rash of departures from the Bulldogs’ top-ranked defense and coordinator Dan La
Gus Malzahnâs wife hospitalized with infection
UCF coach Gus Malzahn announced Monday that his wife, Kristi, has been hospitalized with an infection.He did not reveal the nature of her infection.”We appreciate and thank all those who have of
Braves news
Braves exercise option on Brian Snitker’s contract
The World Series champion Atlanta Braves announced Tuesday that they have exercised their option on Brian Snitker’s contract, locking up their veteran manager through the 2024 season.Snitker is com
Marcell Ozuna given retroactive suspension over domestic violence
Major League Baseball handed Atlanta Braves outfielder Marcell Ozuna a retroactive, unpaid suspension of 20 games for violating its joint domestic violence, sexual assault and child abuse policy.Oz
Braves sign C Manny Pina to two-year deal
The World Series champion Atlanta Braves went back to work on formulating their roster for a potential repeat title, adding veteran catcher Manny Pina on Monday with a two-year, $8 million deal.Pin
Braves celebrate World Series title at championship parade
Three days after winning the franchise’s first World Series title in 26 years, the Braves celebrated in and around downtown Atlanta on Friday.According to police estimates, approximately 300,000 to
Report: Adam Duvall declines option, return to Braves TBD
After helping the Atlanta Braves win their first World Series title in 26 years, outfielder Adam Duvall declined his side of a 2022 mutual contract option with the club, the Miami Herald reported.T
Blogs
Vince’s View: Super Wildcard Weekend Game Notes and Predictions
6 games…LV at Cincy, NE at Buf, Phily at TB, SF at Dal, Pitt at KC & Arz at LAR
Vince’s View: National championship score prediction and analysis
Is Georgia back on track? Will this be different from ATL? Will Smart finally beat Saban?
Jimmy’s blog: Barnes addresses postgame comments about Fulkerson
Coach said he needs to know if player is ill so he can adjust
Vince’s View: NFL Predictions for Week 18 with playoff spots and positions up for grabs
3rd straight week at 13-3 straight-up; 9-7 vs. spread last week; tricky final week games
Jimmy’s blog: Vols prove productive when manage a first down during a possession
UT scored a touchdown on more than 50% of those drives
What’s Happening
Covenant Kids Run Feb. 5th
The Covenant Kids Run is a program created to encourage our local children to lead healthy and active lifestyles while participating in an exciting, goal oriented, community event.
REBA live in concert – January 29th!
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South Hamblen Volunteer Fire Department Rodeo
The South Hamblen VFD Charity Rodeo is coming up January 21st & 22nd at the Great Smoky Mountains Expo Center in White Pine! The South Hamblen Ram Rodeo is coming up Friday AND SATURDAY, January 21th and 22nd at the Great Smoky Mountains Expo Center in White Pine. Folks, this is a full rodeo with…
Knoxville Polar Plunge- Sat. Feb. 19th
Come and join hundreds of brave individuals on Saturday, February 19th, and support Special Olympics Tennessee athletes by taking a chilly dip into the pool at the West Side Family YMCA. With a minimum of $75 in donations ($50 for students) each plunger receives the official Plunge t-shirt and all bragging rights associated with such a brave endeavor.
Sporting Clays Tournament 3/4/22
7th annual FirstBank Sporting Clays Tournament Friday, March 4, 2022 Iron Mountain Sporting Clay in Kodak, TN
Titans News
Titans wrap up AFC’s top seed by turning back Texans
Ryan Tannehill tossed four touchdown passes and the Tennessee Titans held off the host Houston Texans 28-25 Sunday to lock up the No. 1 playoff seed in the AFC.The Titans finished the regular seaso
Titans RB Derrick Henry out of finale, expected for playoffs
Three days after designating Derrick Henry for return from injured reserve, the Tennessee Titans decided not to activate the two-time Pro Bowl running back ahead of Sunday’s road game against the Hous
Titans eye AFC top seed … and Derrick Henry’s return
After returning to the top spot in the AFC playoff race last week, the Tennessee Titans could welcome a stalwart back for Sunday’s regular-season finale against the host Houston Texans.Tennessee th
Titans designate RB Derrick Henry to return from IR
The Tennessee Titans designated running back Derrick Henry to return from injured reserve, clearing the way for his return to practice Wednesday.The Titans (11-5) now have a 21-day window to activa
Titans LB Bud Dupree charged with misdemeanor assault
Tennessee Titans linebacker Bud Dupree faces a misdemeanor assault charge after a weekend altercation with an employee at a Nashville drugstore.Metro Nashville Police said the incident at a Walgree
NFL news
Matthew Stafford, Rams cruise past Cardinals
Matthew Stafford rushed for one touchdown and passed for two more as the Los Angeles Rams advanced to the NFC divisional playoff round with a convincing 34-11 victory over the visiting Arizona Cardina
Jimmy Garoppolo suffered shoulder sprain in 49ers’ playoff win
San Francisco 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan said Monday that quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo sprained his throwing shoulder during the second quarter of Sunday’s playoff win against the Dallas Cowboys.Garo
Raiders fire GM Mike Mayock after 3 seasons
After three seasons on the job, Mike Mayock is out as the general manager of the Las Vegas Raiders.The team announced the move Monday, just two days after the Raiders fell 26-19 in the wild-card ro
Rams 3.5-point favorites despite road split with Cardinals
While the Los Angeles Rams will play host to the first-ever Monday night playoff game, it is the Arizona Cardinals who are feeling completely familiar with the lead-up to the all-NFC West wild-card-ro
Cardinals activate DE J.J. Watt ahead of playoff clash with Rams
J.J. Watt will be eligible to play Monday night when the Arizona Cardinals face the Los Angeles Rams in their NFC wild-card playoff game.The Cardinals moved Watt from injured reserve to its active