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ESPN’s updated FPI rankings project Vols will finish 4-6
ESPN updated it’s FPI Power Index throughout college football after the SEC released it’s two additional conference games Friday night. What that ranking said about Tennessee is surprising.
Did SEC create a competitive schedule? SOS ranks before and after games added; winners & losers
UT plays 5 of Top 13 in coaches poll but where are Vols in overall SOS rankings in SEC?
New SEC opponents announced for revised 2020 football schedule
The Southeastern Conference on Friday announced the two additional non-divisional opponents each school will play as part of the SEC’s conference-only football schedule in 2020.
Tennessee 2020 Opponents Unveiled; Vols Add Texas A&M, Auburn
Vols add Auburn and Texas A&M to 2020 football schedule.
Lady Vols in the WNBA update: August 7
As the WNBA closes out its second week of competition, Tennessee has an SEC-best seven players in action.
Jimmy’s blog: UT assistant thinks Vols can make Final Four
Oliver thinks UT has talent, depth to be `very, very special’
Silverberg: SEC basketball power rankings after draft deadline
How does the SEC look after the NBA Draft deadline?
Southeastern Conference announces initial medical protocols
The Southeastern Conference has announced its initial COVID-19 management requirements for the fall athletics season as recommended by the SEC’s Return to Activity and Medical Guidance Task Force.
SEC in 3V – Vinny’s Virtual View – Sam Pittman at Arkansas
I’ve started a SEC football series here on my blog called “SEC in 3V” with the three Vs standing for Vinny’s Virtual View.
Jimmy’s blog: Cedar Bluff sets pickleball grand opening
Fast-growing sport has many followers
SEC in 3V – Vinny’s Virtual View: Will Muschamp at South Carolina
Starting a SEC football series here on my blog called “SEC in 3V” – Begins w/South Carolina
VFLs in NFL Warrior/Coleman reactivated, James opts out, Gaulden & ex-Vol Hendrix cut
5 moves coming & going have the VFL in the NFL total on active rosters at 28; see the full list
Jimmy’s blog: Fulmer nixes idea of 100% capacity at Neyland
Says he hopes to not cut sports or pay for staff
Vols in the MLB Update – Senzel Off to Hot Start for Reds
Baseball is back as the shorted 2020 Major League Baseball season has been underway for two weeks now.
SEC Announces New Fall Preseason Football Practice Schedule
The Southeastern Conference announced Tuesday adjusted dates for preseason football activities for SEC schools with the first allowable practice now scheduled for August 17.
Four Vols Begin Play in NBA Restart
After a four-and-a-half-month layoff due to the coronavirus pandemic, four NBA VFLs traveled to the NBA bubble in Orlando for the resumption of play.
Jimmy’s blog: Would you prefer 10-game SEC schedule?
Or do you prefer 8 SEC games with at least one marquee non-SEC game?
2 additional SEC games: A look at crossover & strength of schedule models for 2020
See crossover opponents for 14 teams, each team’s SOS for that format & team options for all
Bituli released by Rams, Coleman to Lions Reserve/COVID-19 list; Now 28 active VFLs in NFL
9 VFLs have been dropped from active NFL rosters in last week; see updated list & breakdowns
Fulmer on 2 added SEC games “Strengths of schedule will play some role in it. I think it probably will play a bigger role than the rotation model might.”
University of Tennessee Director of Athletics Phillip Fulmer spent some time on SportsTalk with John and Jimmy recently.
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College Football News
Report: Power 5 conferences discuss postponing football
Presidents of Big Ten universities are ready to “pull the plug” on the fall sports season, leading to a conference call between Power 5 commissioners to discuss the possibility of not playing football
Report: MAC nixes fall season, eyes spring return
The Mid-American Conference is choosing to cancel all fall sports amid the threat of COVID-19, according to a report from Stadium’s Brett McMurphy.The move would make it the first FBS conference to
Pitt DT Twyman opts out to focus on NFL draft
Pittsburgh standout defensive tackle Jaylen Twyman said Saturday is he is opting out of the college season to focus on the 2021 NFL Draft.Twyman had 41 tackles and 10.5 sacks in 2019 while earning
Big Ten puts brakes on padded, full-contact practices
Big Ten football teams will not advance to padded, full-contact practices “until further notice” due to ongoing concerns about the COVID-19 pandemic, the league announced Saturday.Teams may continu
Report: Syracuse players refuse to practice
Players at Syracuse have sat out the first two practices of fall camp, citing concerns over COVID-19 safety protocols at opposing athletic programs, according to a report from Syracuse.com.Players
Braves news
Acuna, Freeman lead Braves to DH sweep of Phillies
Ronald Acuna Jr. had four hits, including two home runs, and drove in three runs as the visiting Atlanta Braves completed a doubleheader sweep of the Philadelphia Phillies on Sunday, 8-0.The Braves
Acuna homers as Braves top Phillies in first game of doubleheader
Ronald Acuna Jr. homered and drove in two runs to lift the visiting Atlanta Braves to a 5-2 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies in the first game of a doubleheader on Sunday.Adam Duvall doubled,
Bruce, Arrieta help Phillies beat Braves
Jay Bruce homered, doubled and drove in three runs to lead the host Philadelphia Phillies past the Atlanta Braves 5-0 on Saturday.J.T. Realmuto added a home run while Bryce Harper and Didi Gregoriu
Esophageal constriction lands Braves P Martin on IL
The Atlanta Braves will be without right-hander Chris Martin through the length of their current road trip as the reliever went on the 10-day injured list with an esophageal constriction.In short,
Braves walk off over Jays on Markakis’ homer
Nick Markakis delivered a walk-off homer with one out in the ninth inning to give the Atlanta Braves a 4-3 win over the Toronto Blue Jays on Thursday.Markakis reached low to connect with a breaking
Blogs
Did SEC create a competitive schedule? SOS ranks before and after games added; winners & losers
UT plays 5 of Top 13 in coaches poll but where are Vols in overall SOS rankings in SEC?
Jimmy’s blog: UT assistant thinks Vols can make Final Four
Oliver thinks UT has talent, depth to be `very, very special’
Silverberg: SEC basketball power rankings after draft deadline
How does the SEC look after the NBA Draft deadline?
SEC in 3V – Vinny’s Virtual View – Sam Pittman at Arkansas
I’ve started a SEC football series here on my blog called “SEC in 3V” with the three Vs standing for Vinny’s Virtual View.
Jimmy’s blog: Cedar Bluff sets pickleball grand opening
Fast-growing sport has many followers
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Titans News
Report: Titans’ Beasley reports, begins COVID-19 testing
Outside linebacker Vic Beasley has finally reported to Tennessee Titans camp after racking up $500,000 in fines, according to multiple reports.Upon arrival, Beasley began testing for COVID-19 at a
Titans GM has talked to Beasley, expects arrival soon
Tennessee Titans general manager Jon Robinson has spoken with outside linebacker Vic Beasley and expects him to report to training camp soon, according to a statement released by the team Thursday.
OLB Beasley fails to show at start of Titans camp
Tennessee Titans outside linebacker Vic Beasley did not report to the team facility with the other veterans on Tuesday to begin COVID-19 testing as the NFL opened training camp across the league.Th
Titans OT Wilson, Jags OT Taylor placed on COVID list
Tennessee Titans first-round offensive tackle Isaiah Wilson was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list on Tuesday, head coach Mike Vrabel announced in a video conference call with reporters.Wilson is
Report: Titans, RB Henry agree on 4-year deal
The Tennessee Titans and franchise-tagged running back Derrick Henry agreed on a four-year contract before Wednesday afternoon’s deadline, Fox Sports reported.Additional details were not reported i
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NFL news
Falcons sign S Wilcox
The Atlanta Falcons signed safety J.J. Wilcox, the team announced Sunday.Wilcox was slated to play for the Falcons last season before sustaining a torn ACL in the opening workout of training camp.
NFL, refs’ union board agree to $30K stipend for opt outs
The NFL Referees Association announced Sunday that it has reached a deal with the league on health and safety protections and an opt-out program for the upcoming 2020 season.The agreement was appro
Patriots acquire CB Jackson from Lions
The New England Patriots acquired cornerback Michael Jackson from the Detroit Lions on Sunday in exchange for an undisclosed pick in the 2022 NFL Draft.Jackson, 23, did not record any statistics of
Dolphins sign WR Rogers
The Miami Dolphins announced the signing of wide receiver Chester Rogers on Sunday.The addition of Rogers comes one day after the team signed fellow wideout Ricardo Louis.The Dolphins added the
Washington activates LB Foster from PUP list
The Washington Football Team activated middle linebacker Reuben Foster from the physically unable to perform list, the team announced Sunday.NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo reported that Foster is in l