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Vol Report: Prep Continues for Final SEC Road Trip
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Tennessee senior Ethan Wolf, juniors Micah Abernathy and Shy Tuttle and freshman Trey Smith met with the media on Tuesdayafternoon to talk about the Vols’ final SEC road trip. UT heads to Columbia, Mo., this Saturday to face Missouri after defeating Southern Miss on Homecoming. The Vols are 2-3 all-time when playing the Tigers, having taken a 19-8 win when the two teams…
Video: Freshman Trey Smith “Coming in here highly touted, I wanted to live up to my expectations”
Here’s Tennessee offensive lineman Trey Smith in a group interview session with the media Tuesday ahead of the Missouri game
Video: Shy Tuttle “I’m a confident player and I know my abilities”
Here’s Tennessee defensive tackle Shy Tuttle in a group interview session with the media Tuesday ahead of the Missouri game
Video: Ethan Wolf on his blocking this year “pretty dang good;” says they’re “an extremely confident football team”
Here’s Tennessee tight end Ethan Wolf in a group interview session with the media Tuesday ahead of the Missouri game
Video: Micah Abernathy on Nigel Warrior “His maturity on the field and off the field has come a long way”
Here’s Tennessee safety Micah Abernathy in a group interview session with the media Tuesday ahead of the Missouri game
Vol Report: Missouri Week Begins
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Tennessee football head coach Butch Jones, offensive coordinator Larry Scott, defensive coordinator Bob Shoop and UT student-athletes spoke to reporters on Monday in the Ray and Lucy Hand Digital Studio. UT held practice inside the Neyland-Thompson Sports Center. The Vols (4-5, 0-5 SEC) are coming off a 24-10 win over Southern Miss in this past Saturday’s Homecoming game. Jones said that…
Video: Bob Shoop on D now getting more turnovers; breaks down Missouri’s offense
Here’s Tennessee DC Bob Shoop in a group interview session with the media on Monday ahead of the Missouri game
Video: Larry Scott talks Kelly and Chandler in games together, Guarantano in read-option
Here’s Tennessee OC Larry Scott in a group interview session with the media on Monday ahead of the Missouri game
Video: Kyle Phillips on his improvement, “rewarding” win, “man-child” Trey Smith and VFL rookies in NFL
Here’s Tennessee DE Kyle Phillips in a group interview session with the media on Monday ahead of the Missouri game
Video: Ryan Johnson says coffee and Josh Dobbs teaching him a few tricks have helped him
Here’s Tennessee OL Ryan Johnson in a group interview session with the media on Monday ahead of the Missouri game
Video: Quart’e Sapp talks communication on D and best player he’s faced
Here’s Tennessee LB Quart’e Sapp in a group interview session with the media on Monday ahead of the Missouri game
Video: Butch Jones says Evan Berry and Latrell Williams are out for the year, Guarantano probable; discusses Mizzou’s improvements
Here’s Tennessee coach Butch Jones at his weekly Monday press conference ahead of the Missouri game
Video: Trevor Daniel talks about “the best fans in the country” and cold weather “it’s like kicking a rock”
Vols punter Trevor Daniel visiting with the media on Monday ahead of the Missouri game
Vols Post Exhibition Road Win at Clemson 71-67
CLEMSON, S.C. — Tennessee capped off its preseason with a thrilling, 71-67 victory over Clemson at Littlejohn Coliseum on Sunday afternoon. Clemson used a 15-4 run in the final minutes of the game to pull within two, but a basket by Admiral Schofield—who fielded a perfect outlet pass from a poised James Daniel III, who was surrounded by multiple defenders…
Vols Celebrate Homecoming With 24-10 Win
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – With the defense forcing two third-quarter turnovers and the offense converting those opportunities into 14 points, Tennessee broke open a tight game and surged past Southern Miss, 24-10, Saturday night in the annual Homecoming game at Neyland Stadium. With an announced crowd of 95,551 on hand, UT improved to 4-5 on the season, thanks to…
Hoops Preview: Tennessee at Clemson (exhibition)
CLEMSON, S.C. — Tennessee is set for its second exhibition game of the 2017-18 preseason Sunday, as the Vols travel to play Clemson at Littlejohn Coliseum for a 12:30 p.m. ET tip. The NCAA approved a waiver enabling Clemson to host a men’s basketball charity exhibition game against Tennessee, with net proceeds going toward hurricane relief efforts in Texas…
Jimmy’s blog: Vols avoid first 5-game losing streak since 1988 with win over USM
UT overcomes rough week to post first win since Sept. 23
Jimmy’s blog: VFL Davis has harsh words for Jones in resignation email
Davis said coach intimidated and bullied him
Vols Cruise to 86-44 Exhibition Win over Carson-Newman
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – Grant Williams logged a double-double off the bench, and Tennessee cruised to an 86-44 win over Carson-Newman at Thompson-Boling Arena Thursday night in the team’s first exhibition game of the preseason. Williams finished with 18 points and 12 rebounds, both of which were game-highs. Admiral Schofield enjoyed a strong performance as well, dropping 17 points to go along…
Daniel Named Burlsworth Trophy Candidate
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — Tennessee punter Trevor Daniel has been named one of 63 national candidates for the 2017 Burlsworth Trophy, as announced this week by the Burlsworth Trophy in conjunction with the Springdale (Ark.) Rotary Club. Now in its eighth year, the Burlsworth Trophy recognizes the most outstanding Division I (FBS) football player who began his collegiate career…
Video: Interview with Vols G Jordan Bone after exhibition win
Vols guard Jordan Bone after UT defeated Carson-Newman in a home exhibition game 86-44
Video: Interview with Vols F Admiral Schofield after exhibition win
Vols forward Admiral Schofield after UT defeated Carson-Newman in a home exhibition game 86-44
Video: Interview with Vols F Grant Williams after exhibition win
Vols forward Grant Williams after UT defeated Carson-Newman in a home exhibition game 86-44
Video: Interview with Vols F Kyle Alexander after exhibition win
Vols forward Kyle Alexander after UT defeated Carson-Newman in a home exhibition game 86-44
Video: Rick Barnes Carson-Newman win postgame
Vols coach Rick Barnes after UT defeated Carson-Newman in a home exhibition game 86-44
Jimmy’s blog: Would Jon Gruden make a good college coach?
Dan Wolken of USA Today isn’t so sure
Football Homecoming Game Preview: Tennessee vs. Southern Miss
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Tennessee will play Southern Miss on Saturday at Neyland Stadium in the Vols’ 94th Homecoming game. Kickoff is slated for 7:30 p.m. ET on SEC Network. Tom Hart (play-by-play) and Jordan Rodgers (analyst) will be in the booth and Cole Cubelic will report from the sidelines. Vol Network radio affiliates will have a live audio broadcast with Bob…
Hoops Game Preview: Tennessee vs. Carson-Newman
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Tennessee plays its first of two exhibition games of the 2017-18 preseason Thursday when it welcomes Carson-Newman to Thompson-Boling Arena for a 7 p.m. ET tip. Thursday’s game will not be broadcast on TV, but fans can catch all the action online through SEC Network + on WatchESPN. Visit WatchESPN.com or download the WatchESPN app to view the game on…
Antone Davis vacates VFL coordinator position
Former Tennessee All-American and NFL offensive lineman Antone Davis is resigning his position as VFL Coordinator with the UT football program to pursue personal business opportunities. Davis has coordinated Tennessee football’s VFL initiative—a comprehensive player support and character education program—since August of 2012. His resignation is effective Nov. 15. “We appreciate Antone’s work for the University…
Daniel Named To Final Candidate List For Ray Guy Award
AUGUSTA, Ga. — Tennessee redshirt senior punter Trevor Daniel has been named as one of 78 punters on the final candidate list for the 2017 Ray Guy Award, as announced by the Augusta Sports Council on Tuesday. The Ray Guy Award identifies the nation’s top collegiate punter at the Home Depot College Football Awards on ESPN every year in…
Vol Report: Offense Looks to Build off Kentucky Performance
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – Tennessee seniors Jashon Robertson and Kendal Vickers, along with junior Micah Abernathy, met with the media on Tuesday afternoon to talk about this Saturday’s Homecoming contest against Southern Miss. The Vols return home this Saturday after two consecutive road games at Alabama and Kentucky. Saturday’s game will be the first of three home contests for UT in the month of November after having…
Video: Jashon Robertson “Losing is something that’s never just tolerated. It’s never easy to deal with. We’re fighting for a bowl game.”
Here’s Tennessee OL Jashon Robertson talking with the media in a group session on Tuesday ahead of the Southern Miss game.
Video: Kendal Vickers on the motivation and goal “Just win. Winning is always a motivation factor. That’s why you play the game.”
Here’s Tennessee DT Kendal Vickers talking with the media in a group session on Tuesday ahead of the Southern Miss game.
Vol Report: Homecoming Week Begins
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Tennessee football head coach Butch Jones, offensive coordinator Larry Scott and defensive coordinator Bob Shoop spoke to reporters on Monday in the Ray and Lucy Hand Digital Studio. The Vols (3-5) host Southern Miss (5-3) on Saturday for homecoming. The game will feature a 7:30 p.m. ET kickoff on SEC Network. Tennessee’s coaches and players are focused on fixing mistakes that contributed to this…
Video: Larry Scott on Ty Chandler and guys like him “They’re called erasers. Even when some things are bad they are able to erase.”
Here’s Vols OC Larry Scott talking with the media on Monday of Southern Miss week.
Video: Ty Chandler on if it took an adjustment waiting for playing time “It did, but I just knew my time would come.”
Here’s Vols RB Ty Chandler talking with the media on Monday of Southern Miss week.
Video: Brandon Johnson on Guarantano “He’s poised and how he interacts with his teammates. I feel like he’s doing a great job.”
Here’s Vols WR Brandon Johnson talking with the media on Monday of Southern Miss week.
Jimmy’s blog: UT fails to take advantage of Kentucky turnovers
Atypical seasons leads to questions about Jones’ future
Video: Jarrett Guarantano “I want to win for my coach. I want to win for guys around me.”
Tennessee QB Jarrett Guarantano in postgame press conference after the Vols lost at the Kentucky Wildcats 29-26. Apologies for the Vol Network interview audio you may hear. They were in the same room. Difficult setup for all media.
Video: Ethan Wolf on foundation class wanting to get UT back “We have to step back and reevaluate that.”
Tennessee TE Ethan Wolf in postgame press conference after the Vols lost at the Kentucky Wildcats 29-26. Apologies for the Vol Network interview audio you may hear. They were in the same room. Difficult setup for all media.
Video: Colton Jumper on locker room “The first reaction is heartache. It hurts.”
Tennessee LB Colton Jumper in postgame press conference after the Vols lost at the Kentucky Wildcats 29-26. Apologies for the Vol Network interview audio you may hear. They were in the same room. Difficult setup for all media.
Video: Kendal Vickers on defense not getting the final stop “I take responsibility in that”
Tennessee DT Kendal Vickers in postgame press conference after the Vols lost at the Kentucky Wildcats 29-26. Apologies for the Vol Network interview audio you may hear. They were in the same room. Difficult setup for all media.
Video: “There’s nobody who takes more ownership in this football program than Butch Jones.”
Tennessee head coach Butch Jones’ postgame press conference after the Vols lost at the Kentucky Wildcats 29-26.
Video: Final play then Vols run off the field after 29-26 loss at Kentucky
Here’s the final play of the game and the the players and coaches running off the field after Tennessee’s 29-26 loss at Kentucky.
Improved offense, TDs, +4 turnover margin not enough for Vols to beat Cats; now 3-5, 0-5 SEC
LEXINGTON, Ky. — Tennessee came out strong against Kentucky as the Volunteers forced four fumbles in the game and rushed for a season-high 155 yards in the first half on Saturday, but the Wildcats held on for a 29-26 final at Kroger Field. Tennessee (3-5, 0-5 SEC) now holds a 79-25-9 all-time record against Kentucky (6-2, 3-2…
Jimmy’s blog: How important is Kentucky game to Jones’ future?
UT coach likely needs to win out to keep job
Preview: Tennessee (3-4, 0-4) at Kentucky (5-2, 2-2) 7:30pm Sat
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Tennessee continues SEC road play this week as the Vols head to Lexington to take on Kentucky at Kroger Field. Saturday’s game will feature at 7:30 p.m. ET kickoff on SEC Network. Tom Hart (play-by-play) and Jordan Rodgers (analyst) will be in the booth and Cole Cubelic will report from the sidelines. Vol Network radio affiliates will…
Barnes Returns to Clemson as Vols Visit Tigers for Charity Exhibition
The NCAA this week approved a waiver enabling Clemson to host a men’s basketball charity exhibition game against Tennessee on Sunday, Nov. 5, at Littlejohn Coliseum, with net proceeds going toward hurricane relief efforts in Texas and Florida. Tipoff for the exhibition is set for 12:30 p.m. ET. Admission is free, although donations to the Salvation Army’s…
Lady Vols Hoops Report: Media Day
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – The Lady Vol basketball team, which debuted at No. 18 in today’s release of the USA TODAY Sports Preseason Coaches Poll, held its media day Thursday in the Ray and Lucy Hand Digital Studio and at Pratt Pavilion. Sixth-year head coach Holly Warlick and seniors Mercedes Russell and Jaime Nared participated in a press conference, and members of the team and…
John Kelly and Will Ignont suspended for Kentucky game
Statement From Tennessee Head Coach Butch Jones John Kelly and Will Ignont will be suspended for the Kentucky game as a result of the incident on Tuesday night. Members of our football team have a responsibility to represent the University of Tennessee in a first-class manner. I met with John and Will and they understand their actions…
