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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
SEC unanimously votes to invite Texas, Oklahoma
Southeastern Conference presidents and chancellors unanimously voted Thursday to extend invitations to Texas and Oklahoma to join the league, beginning with the 2025-26 academic year.The vote was 1
Steve Spurrier: Texas ‘can’t win the Big 12 anyway’
Plenty of people have plenty to say about the impending defections of the University of Texas and the University of Oklahoma from the Big 12 for the greener pastures of the SEC. Leave it to the “head
NIL cash flow climbs to $1M for Alabama QB Bryce Young
Not yet a starting quarterback, the NIL era already is Bryce as nice at Alabama.Sophomore Bryce Young has an offer for a $1 million agreement, head coach Nick Saban said of the presumed Crimson Tid
Big 12 sends ESPN cease-and-desist letter over alleged meddling
Big 12 commissioner Bob Bowlsby alleged in a cease-and-desist letter that ESPN reached out to at least one of the conference’s member institutions to try to convince it to leave the league.The lett
NCAA: Not restoring Reggie Bush’s 2005 Heisman Trophy
Reggie Bush remains a Heisman hopeful, but the NCAA ruled his 2005 trophy will remain vacated due to benefits violations in place during his eligibility at Southern Cal.As Name, Image and Likeness
Braves news
Braves release OF Ender Inciarte
The Atlanta Braves released outfielder Ender Inciarte on Thursday, days after designating him for assignment.A career .280 hitter, Inciarte has fallen off since his All-Star season of 2017 in Atlan
Austin Riley powers Braves to series win over Mets
Austin Riley continued his hot hitting with his 21st home run and three RBIs as the visiting Atlanta Braves took a 5-3 win over the New York Mets on Thursday afternoon.Riley was 2-for-4 and his two
Brandon Drury’s pinch hit homer lifts Mets over Braves
Brandon Drury hit his third pinch-hit home run of the season to give the New York Mets a 2-1 win over the Atlanta Braves on Wednesday.Drury connected on the first pitch he saw from Max Fried in the
Austin Riley homers twice, Braves slug their way past Mets
Austin Riley hit a grand slam with one out in the fourth inning and added a two-run shot in the sixth as the visiting Atlanta Braves recorded a 12-5 victory over the New York Mets on Tuesday night.
Braves-Padres suspended game to resume Sept. 24 in San Diego
The Atlanta Braves and San Diego Padres will finish their suspended game from last Wednesday on Sept. 24 in San Diego.The second game of a split doubleheader in Atlanta was suspended due to weather
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 QB Ryan Tannehill: NFL ‘forced my hand’ with vaccine protocol
Ryan Tannehill is one of the 80 players on the Titans’ 90-man roster to receive a COVID-19 vaccine, but the Tennessee quarterback made it clear he didn’t exactly go willingly.”I wouldn’t have gotte
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
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
NFL news
Bears TE Jake Butt retires at age 26
Chicago Bears tight end Jake Butt retired from the NFL, saying in a lengthy statement Thursday that he had lost passion for the game.”Football gave me some of the best times of my life. Ironically,
Report: Packers agree to void ’23 from Aaron Rodgersâ deal
Aaron Rodgers signed a reworked contract with the Green Bay Packers on Thursday, ESPN reported, with the Packers voiding the 2023 season from the deal.The report said that the Packers also removed
NFLPA president JC Tretter rips NFL’s ‘scarlet marking’ for unvaccinated
Unvaccinated players must mask up as part of the NFL protocol on COVID-related player safety. It’s the next step of demarcation ruffling the feathers of Cleveland Browns center JC Tretter, the NFL Pla
Dan Campbell: John Penisini had âsoftballsâ removed from shoulders
New Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell addressed the media Thursday and revealed a chunk of info about one of his players — a softball-sized chunk.Campbell noted the improved play of second-yea
Cardinals’ COVID-19 list grows to eight players
The number of Arizona Cardinals players on the reserve/COVID-19 list has grown to eight.Coach Kliff Kingsbury said Thursday from training camp in Glendale, Ariz., that center Rodney Hudson, offensi