Shawn ShamburgerDB Moultrie, GA 5’11” 185 (3-star) Committed 11/4/16 Josh Ward’s Take: Shamburger transferred high schools before his senior season and greatly improved his status as a prospect when he was able to face stronger competition. Shamburger could prove to be a “sleeper” in the class who will have an opportunity to make an impact at cornerback.…… MORE
Will McBride QB League City, TX 6’2″ 200 (3-star) Committed 12/12/16 (Early E) Josh Ward’s Take: Tennessee needed to land someone like McBride, who was able to enroll in school in January. The depth chart for Tennessee could be up in the air in 2017, which made McBride’s ability to go through spring practice vital. Height…… MORE
Matthew Butler DE Garner, NC 6’4″ 265 (3-star) Committed 12/20/16 Josh Ward’s Take: Tennessee spent a lot of time during the recruiting process pursuing Butler, who could develop into a defensive tackle at the college level. He’s a physical lineman who performed well at the Shrine Bowl following his senior season.…… MORE
Riley Locklear OL Huntington, WV 6’5″ 285 (4-star) Committed 7/8/16 (Early E) Josh Ward’s Take: Locklear enrolled at Tennessee in January and arrives as one of the top players from West Virginia. Locklear, who had a strong senior season, will likely be a redshirt candidate in 2017 with the opportunity to play a big role in…… MORE
Oak Ridge police are searching for a missing child. Officials say an 11-year-old boy was last seen on West Outer Drive near Whipperwill. They don’t reveal the child’s name, but they did release this photo and description of the child. He has brown hair and glasses and was last seen wearing a black jacket, red…… MORE
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Founding member of The Eagles and legendary guitarist, Glenn Frey, has died at the age of 67. Frey and Don Henley started The Eagles after meeting during a gig backing Linda Ronstadt. For much of the 1970’s Frey and the band ruled rock radio with a unique blend of harmony, intriguing lyrics and a warm…… MORE
