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Category Archives: Vols News
Abbott, Schutzler Headed to Salinas Valley Sports HOF
Both Abbott and Schutzler finished their time on Rocky Top as part of one of the most successful stretches in program history with three consecutive trips to the Women’s College World Series from 2005 through 2007.… MORE
Video: Jordan Bowden discusses season, career, preparing for hoops future and more
Vols exiting senior guard Jordan Bowden discussed, via video teleconference with the media, his season, career, handling of social distancing, SEC Tournament that never happened, his basketball future and more.… MORE
Tennessee Takes Charge Friday with SEC Network Takeover
Ten Tennessee athletic events from the 2019-20 season and two documentaries – SEC Storied: The Color Orange and Nine for IX: Pat XO – highlight UT’s 24-hour takeover.… MORE
UT’S Davis Named WBCA Region Finalist
Davis connected on 46.9 percent of her attempts from the field and 80.2 percent from the free throw line, and she tallied a team-leading 34 three-pointers this season. … MORE
List of 5 one-time Vols and 3 local players in NFL; 2019 recaps
Mix of veterans and young players in this group of 8 with 2019 recaps of each in NFL… MORE
Updated list of 32 VFL U. of Tennessee players in NFL with 2019 recaps
Vols have 7 DLs in NFL; Broncos and Eagles have the most UT players; more VFL breakdowns… MORE
Lady Vols’ Rennia Davis garners USBWA postseason accolades
The United States Basketball Writers Association announced Monday its women’s basketball All-America team, and Tennessee’s Rennia Davis was among those earning honorable mention.… MORE
Tennessee Takes Top Honors for Combined Hoops Attendance
Tennessee drew more fans to Thompson-Boling Arena for men’s and women’s basketball games during the 2019-20 season than any other school in America.… MORE
Jimmy’s blog: Would canceling spring practice be a big deal to SEC teams?
It is for first-year coaches installing new systems… MORE
Video: Vitello “We felt like we had a great team. Where the season would have taken us, who knows.”
University of Tennessee baseball head coach Tony Vitello visited with the media Tuesday afternoon to discuss the impact of the coronavirus and answer questions.… MORE
Video: Alford-Sullivan on season ending at NCAAs “It was just extremely difficult for our young people”
University of Tennessee director of track & field and cross country Beth Alford-Sullivan visited with the media Tuesday afternoon to discuss the impact of the coronavirus and answer questions.… MORE
Video: Weekly on NCAA “They are interested in granting eligibility relief to all current student athletes (not just seniors)”
University of Tennessee softball co=head coach Karen Weekly visited with the media Tuesday afternoon to discuss the impact of the coronavirus and answer questions.… MORE
Video: Harper on hoops eligibility relief “I would have to see what it looks like. We have a lot of questions to be answered.”
University of Tennessee women’s basketball coach Kellie Harper visited with the media Tuesday afternoon to discuss the impact of the coronavirus and answer questions. Watch that full press conference below.… MORE
Video: Barnes “Without sports, I think in some ways it’s God trying to get our attention too”
University of Tennessee men’s basketball coach Rick Barnes visited with the media Tuesday afternoon to discuss the impact of the coronavirus and answer questions.… MORE
Video: Fulmer “If there’s one thing our volunteer spirit has prepared us for, it’s to unite for the sake of greater good”
University of Tennessee director of athletics Phillip Fulmer visited with the media Tuesday afternoon to discuss the impact of the coronavirus and answer questions.… MORE
Audio: Ramon Foster on EA Show “I see the league changing…great time to pivot to another part of my life”
Former University of Tennessee offensive ;ineman Ramon Foster joined his former college teammate Ramon Foster on The Erik Ainge Show (weekdays 9am to Noon) on 99.1 The Sports Animal.… MORE
Statement from Director of Athletics Phillip Fulmer Entering the Weekend and UT Spring Break
“The past several days have been filled with uncertainty and have presented unique and challenging circumstances.”… MORE
Current and former UT athletes react to sports cancellations due to coronavirus
Here’s how University of Tennessee athletes have reacted to the sports shutdown on social media.… MORE
All UT & SEC practices & team activities suspended until at least April 15; status of Vols football spring game TBD; Fulmer quotes
As Tennessee Athletics and the UT Office of Emergency Management closely monitor coronavirus (COVID-19) developments, the health of our student-athletes, staff and campus community remains at the forefront of all decision making. … MORE
Football Coaches Clinic Canceled, Pro Day Postponed
Coaches who pre-registered for the event will be refunded. … MORE
SEC school regular season competition and SEC Championships suspended
The Southeastern Conference today announced the suspension of regular season competition for teams in all sports on SEC campuses, as well SEC championship events, until March 30.… MORE
Tennessee Baseball Preview: No. 20 Vols Begin Conference Play at South Carolina
No. 20 Tennessee opens Southeastern Conference play this weekend with a trip to Columbia, S.C., to take on the South Carolina Gamecocks.… MORE
Softball Preview: Lady Vols at Texas A&M
SEC play is here for Tennessee who open its 24-game conference slate with a three-game series against Texas A&M this weekend in College Station, Texas.… MORE
Video: Tennessee football 2020 spring practice 1
Here’s some highlight video of the viewing periods for the media at University of Tennessee football 2020 spring practice #1 in Knoxville on Tuesday.… MORE
Statement from Tennessee Director of Athletics Phillip Fulmer
Regarding Wednesday announcement from the Southeastern Conference about conducting on campus events without fans.… MORE
SEC announces rest of MBB Tournament to be played with attendance restrictions; same for league home games through March 30
The Southeastern Conference has announced it will conduct the 2020 SEC Men’s Basketball Tournament with only essential staff, limited family and credentialed media in attendance at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville for the remainder of the week beginning on Thursday… MORE
Experience, Depth Key As Vols Open Spring Football Practice
Pruitt stressed the importance of his team having depth and familiarity with the third year in his system.… MORE
UT Falls in Tight Contest to UNC
Freshman Callie Turner (8-7) had some good stuff in the circle Tuesday night as she fanned eight batters.… MORE
No. 20 Vols’ Bats Lead Way Past By ETSU
UT’s 20 hits in the win over the Bucs – who entered the night on an eight-game win streak – set a season-high.… MORE
Video: Pruitt on new DL coach Brumbaugh “We didn’t interview anyone else. We didn’t interview him. We just offered him the job.”
Tennessee head football coach Jeremy Pruitt spoke to the media for the first time in the spring after UT Spring Practice #1 Tuesday afternoon in Knoxville. … MORE
Hoops Preview: Tennessee vs. Alabama
Tennessee has advanced to the championship game in each of the last two SEC Tournaments.… MORE
Pons, Fulkerson Earn SEC Coaches Postseason Honors
For the first time in program history, a Tennessee Volunteer is the SEC Defensive Player of the Year.… MORE
Cainer’s Corner: 5 Things to Watch For in Vols Spring Practice
Cainer gives you cliffnotes on what to look for this spring. … MORE
Softball Preview: UT vs North Carolina
Fans can also listen to the game on UTSports.com and the UT Gameday app with Brian Rice providing coverage.… MORE
Rick Barnes Monday Press Conference Transcript (3.9.20)
Read what UT coach Rick Barnes said Monday during his weekly press conference. … MORE
Baseball Preview: No. 20 Vols Host ETSU for In-State Midweek Matchup
The Buccaneers, winners of eight straight, are red-hot entering Tuesday’s contest after recording back-to-back weekend sweeps.… MORE
Spring Football Returns Tuesday, Chevrolet Orange & White Game Details Announced
Riding a wave of momentum to close the 2019 season, Tennessee football returns to the field for the start of 2020 spring practice on Tuesday afternoon. A total of 15 workouts culminate with the Chevrolet Orange & White Game at 4 p.m. ET on Saturday, April 18 in Neyland Stadium.… MORE
No. 11 Vols Fall to Wright State in Series Finale
No. 11 Tennessee dropped Sunday’s series finale against Wright State, 6-3, at Lindsey Nelson Stadium. The Raiders (5-9) secured the series win with Sunday’s victory, while the Volunteers lost their first weekend series of the year.… MORE
Lady Vols Dominate Stanford, 5-0, in Finale of Tennessee Invitational
The Tennessee softball team beat Stanford, 5-0, on Sunday at Sherri Parker Lee Stadium to close out the Tennessee Invitational.… MORE
UT Sweeps Day with Second Win Over ETSU
After a nearly four-hour game to start the day, Tennessee made up the time as it swiftly dismantled ETSU 10-2 in five innings on a walk-off walk to sweep day two of the Tennessee Invitational.… MORE
Home Runs, Pitching Lead No. 11 Vols by Wright State
Dominant pitching and solo home runs from Max Ferguson and Liam Spence led Tennessee to a series-tying 3-1 win over Wright State Saturday at Lindsey Nelson Stadium.… MORE
Tennessee Falls to #17 Auburn on Senior Day, 85-63
A 19-point outing from Vols junior John Fulkerson led the way for Tennessee on Saturday, as UT fell to Auburn, 85-63.… MORE
Lady Vols Win Seesaw Extra-Inning Affair Over Toledo, 10-9
Playing their first extra-inning game of the season, the Lady Vols won a back-and-forth affair over Toledo, 10-9 Saturday afternoon at Sherri Parker Lee Stadium.… MORE
Video: Turner “I tried to be more of a mentor, more of kind of like a coach, a big brother than a player”
Tennessee retired senior guard Lamonte Turner spoke to the media after the Auburn Tigers won at the Volunteers 85-63 Saturday afternoon.… MORE
Video: Bowden on not following up big wins “You gotta continue to want more and we didn’t come in with that mindset today”
Tennessee senior guard Jordan Bowden spoke to the media after the Auburn Tigers won at the Volunteers 85-63 Saturday afternoon.… MORE
Video: Barnes on Auburn “I thought it was the best I’ve seen them play all year”
Tennessee head coach Rick Barnes spoke to the media after the Auburn Tigers won at the Volunteers 85-63 Saturday afternoon.… MORE
Video: Pearl after win at UT “That’s about as good as we can play”
Auburn head coach Bruce Pearl spoke to the media after his Tigers won at the Tennessee Volunteers 85-63 Saturday afternoon.… MORE
Jimmy’s blog: Auburn fires on all cylinders, routs Tennessee
Pearl has now won 5 in a row against his former team… MORE
6-seed Lady Vols lose to 3-seed Kentucky 86-65 at SECT
Freshman Jordan Horston poured in a career-high 24 points, but it wasn’t enough to fend off a hot-handed #16/18 Kentucky team that shot 51 percent from the floor to seize an 86-65 victory… MORE
Blogs
Jimmy’s blog: Yarbrough never felt pressure as McDonald’s All-American
Former UT star put up some solid numbers
List of 5 one-time Vols and 3 local players in NFL; 2019 recaps
Mix of veterans and young players in this group of 8 with 2019 recaps of each in NFL
Updated list of 32 VFL U. of Tennessee players in NFL with 2019 recaps
Vols have 7 DLs in NFL; Broncos and Eagles have the most UT players; more VFL breakdowns
Silverberg: Which schools missed out the most from the canceled tourney?
Which schools missed a rare opportunity at a big tournament run this year?
Jimmy’s blog: Would canceling spring practice be a big deal to SEC teams?
It is for first-year coaches installing new systems
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