“Johnny Majors: Straight Ahead,” an hour-long documentary celebrating the life and legacy of the late Tennessee legend and College Football Hall of Famer, will debut at 8 p.m. ET on Friday, July 3 on ESPNU.… MORE
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MLB.com’s Richard Justice shares 2020 MLB favorites; breaks down Braves and Cubs
Richard Justice, longtime MLB writer (MLB.com) and contributor (MLB Network) joined Heather Harrington and Vince Ferrara on Sports 180 on Monday.… MORE
Willie Gault relives UT days, compares Super Bowl Shuffle with “Thriller” & Ditka to Majors
Tennessee football and track VFL, Olympian and NFL standout Willie Gault joined John Wilkerson and JImmy Hyams on SportsTalk on 99.1 The Sports Animal in Knoxville.… MORE
Jimmy’s blog: NBA scout thinks Pons should return to Tennessee
Says athletic forward needs to improve offensive game… MORE
Trey Smith Named to Sporting News Preseason All-America First Team
Cade Mays named to second-team. … MORE
Lady Vols Set to Host UConn in Year 2 of Revival Series
The game will take place inside TBA on Jan. 21, 2021… MORE
Tennessee last in SEC in future Power 5 non-conference games scheduled
UT’s just 6 total Power 5 non-conference games (Okl/Pitt/Neb) on future schedules trails entire SEC… MORE
Poll Question: Which Vols true freshman will have the biggest impact in 2020?
Here’s our latest poll question that’s always on the bottom right of the main page of the website.… MORE
Audio: Full Pruitt Thursday media session talking COVID-19, activism, roster, RB departure, black jerseys
University of Tennessee head football coach Jeremy Pruitt spoke to the local media on a Zoom call Thursday afternoon.… MORE
Tee Martin Says Money from Jersey Fundraiser Would Stay in East TN
VFL and Tennessee Wide Receivers Coach Tee Martin is clearing up where money will go to from a proposed fundraiser. In a press conference Thursday Head Coach Jeremy Pruitt said the team wants to wear black jerseys for the Kentucky game in November. After the game they would auction the jerseys off to raise money…… MORE
Fulmer discusses stadium capacity, future non-conference scheduling, athletics money paid to school and more on SportsTalk
Jimmy Hyams and Vince Ferrara talked with University of Tennessee director of athletics Phillip Fulmer Wednesday afternoon on SportsTalk. … MORE
Three VFLs on 2021 NFF College Football Hall of Fame Ballot
Tennessee football legends Willie Gault (1979-82), Bobby Majors (1969-71) and Al Wilson (1995-98) were announced to the 2021 National Football Foundation (NFF) College Football Hall of Fame ballot, the organization announced Tuesday.… MORE
Jimmy’s blog: Barnes doesn’t think G League elite will have huge impact on college
Tennessee coach thinks most prospects will take college route … MORE
A.J. Artis Named Director of Football Sports Performance
Tennessee head football coach Jeremy Pruitt announced Monday that A.J. Artis has been named director of football sports performance.… MORE
List of UT connections on NFL coaching staffs and front offices including 8 VFLs
NFL head coaches, coordinators, assistants, from office staff have roots to U. of Tennessee… MORE
Freshmen at a disadvantage for playing time? Pruitt says no; numbers prove he plays plenty
Jeremy Pruitt has played 30 true freshmen in his first two seasons; more freshmen numbers… MORE
Junior Sluggers Soularie & Daniels Selected on Day 2 of MLB Draft
Tennessee baseball had two more players selected on the second and final day of the 2020 Major League Baseball Draft on Thursday night.… MORE
Zach Daniels Selected in Fourth Round of MLB Draft by Houston Astros
Tennessee junior slugger Zach Daniels was the third Vol selected in the 2020 MLB Draft after being chosen with the final pick of the fourth round (No. 131 overall) by the Houston Astros on Thursday night. … MORE
Alerick Soularie Drafted in Second Round by Minnesota Twins
Tennessee junior outfielder Alerick Soularie was the second Volunteer to be selected in the 2020 MLB Draft, going to the Minnesota Twins in the second round with the 59th overall pick.… MORE
Seggern Named CoSIDA Academic All-American
Returning senior middle infielder Chelsea Seggern was named to the CoSIDA Academic All-America Division I third team, the organization announced Thursday.… MORE
Garrett Crochet Selected by Chicago White Sox with 11th Pick in 2020 MLB Draft
Tennessee has now had at least one player selected in every MLB Draft for the past 37 years, dating back to 1984.… MORE
Peyton Manning Honored With Historical Marker at Rose Bowl Stadium
Making his college football debut on the famous and historic Rose Bowl Stadium turf, Peyton Manning was formally introduced to the football world when he trotted onto the field in Pasadena as a true freshman.… MORE
2020 SEC Football Media Days to be conducted in virtual format
The Southeastern Conference will hold its first-ever virtual football media days in 2020, the Conference announced Wednesday.… MORE
Smith Returns to Rocky Top as Pitching Coach
Tennessee softball welcomes back LVFL Megan Rhodes Smith as its new assistant coach for pitching, announced co-head coaches Ralph and Karen Weekly, on Monday.… MORE
Vince’s View: Zoom video conversation on Vols with Rick Russo
Talked recruiting, this year’s team, return of players to campus workouts & much more with WVLT… MORE
Peyton Manning and Erika Brown Featured in YouTube’s “Dear Class of 2020”
On Sunday, June 7, NFL legend and VFL Peyton Manning and American Record holder and 2020 Tennessee graduate Erika Brown will appear in YouTube’s, “Dear Class of 2020.”… MORE
Helton Highlights UT Inductees for Greater Knoxville Sports Hall of Fame
MLB great Todd Helton is one of five individuals with ties to Tennessee Athletics who have been selected as part of the Greater Knoxville Sports Hall of Fame 2020 induction class.… MORE
“Smokey’s Sprint” Virtual 5K Set for July 11
This Wednesday, which is National Running Day, registration opens for Tennessee Athletics’ inaugural “Smokey’s Sprint” virtual 5K, set for Saturday, July 11.… MORE
Vince’s View: A numbers look at the 2020 Tennessee football roster
75% of UT’s roster signed by Pruitt, breakdown by star rating, classes & more inside the numbers… MORE
Poll Question: Which of the big 4 games do you think UT has the best chance to win in 2020?
With the momentum that the Tennessee football program has enjoyed since the turnaround started mid-season in 2019, we’d love to know which of the 4 biggest games on UT’s schedule do you think Tennessee has the BEST chance to win in 2020?… MORE
Audio: Pruitt, Fulmer, Barnes, Harper, Plowman and VFL Davis
Here are interviews from the Big Orange Connect Event hosted by Bob Kesling presented by the University of Tennessee Athletics Department.… MORE
Video: Johnny Majors Remembers
UT Athletics has shared a wonderful short video of the refections of legendary University of Tennessee player and coach Johnny Majors.… MORE
Tennessee Mourns the Loss of Johnny Majors
Tennessee football legend Johnny Majors passed away early Wednesday in Knoxville. He was 85.… MORE
Jimmy’s blog: Majors had diverse interests that included more than football
Former UT star was great story teller with a keen wit… MORE
Jimmy’s blog: Legend John Majors passes away at 85
Heisman Trophy runner-up was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame in 1987… MORE
Notable players that changed commitments from SEC schools in last 30 months including 10 that ended up at UT
I’ve listed 28 notable decommits in SEC in last 30 months that shows what could have been for some… MORE
UT athletes, coaches speak out on racial inequality, brutality and protests
Below are reactions from some current UT athletes, coaches and UT Chancellor Donde Lowman speaking out about the recent events in our country.… MORE
SEC football decommit totals the last 30 months; UT 2nd highest at one per month
If trend continues, UT would see 8 decommits; ESPN’s Tom Luginbill sees a decommit spike in CFB… MORE
Unified Statement from Tennessee Athletics Leadership
Tennessee Athletics has issued the following statement from Director of Athletics Phillip Fulmer and its 15 head coaches:… MORE
“Big Orange Connect” Set For June 3 at 6:30 p.m. ET
Fans can interact virtually and submit questions for Fulmer or the head coaches prior to the event by using the hashtag #BigOrangeConnect on social media platforms. … MORE
Vol Network Classics: 2006 Tennessee-Georgia Airs Saturday at Noon
The game will air on The Sports Animal at 12:20 with a special pregame show starting at noon ET. … MORE
Lady Vols Set To Play at West Virginia in 2020 SEC/Big 12 Challenge
The day and time for the contest between the Lady Vols and Mountaineers will be announced at a later date.… MORE
Jimmy’s blog: Yoga might help James blossom next season
Coach suggested young talent improve flexibility… MORE
Jimmy’s blog: Pons forced to delay decision on NBA
Dates for NBA draft, combine uncertain … MORE
Jimmy’s blog: Barnes thinks Vols could be `special’
Returning talent, newcomers result in top-notch roster… MORE
Lipcius Named to SEC Baseball Community Service Team
Redshirt junior first baseman Luc Lipcius was named to the 2020 SEC Baseball Community Service Team on Monday.… MORE
NFL Depth Charts: Where 37 VFLs in NFL, 8 ex-Vols and 6 Knoxville players are; 8 projected starters
Seattle, San Francisco, LA Rams, Philadelphia and New Orleans have most current UT players with 3… MORE
Fulmer Statement on SEC’s “Return to Activity” Decision
Southeastern Conference leadership on Friday voted to allow voluntary, in-person athletics activities on league campuses starting Monday, June 8.… MORE
SEC to permit voluntary in-person athletics activities beginning on June 8
Student-Athletes Given Opportunity to Engage in Strength & Conditioning Activities That Can Be Effectively Monitored and Performed While Social Distancing… MORE
Hoops Doubleheader Upcoming Sat on “Vol Network Classics”
Tennessee basketball fans will be treated to a Vol hoops doubleheader with this weekend’s installment of “Vol Network Classics” across the state of Tennessee on participating Vol Radio Network affiliates.… MORE
Blogs
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
Panthers’ Palardy out for the season, Williams cut by Titans; VFL in NFL update and list
VFL in the NFL numbers on active rosters continue to slip; now 30; see all the breakdowns
Silverberg: Three questions for the Preds before the NHL restart
Nashville needs production from its goalie(s) and top forward line to advance past Arizona.
Jimmy’s blog: Dilfer thinks UT got a `dude’ in Salter
Former NFL QB impressed by Salter’s smarts, passing, athleticism
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