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Vol Report: Seniors Looking to Finish Strong vs. In-State Rival Vanderbilt
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – Tennessee players Micah Abernathy, Colton Jumper, Brandon Johnson and Aaron Medley met with the media for one of the final times this season on Tuesday afternoon in the Ray and Lucy Hand Digital Studio. Vols Extremely Motivated to Finish Strong A common theme among them was wanting to close out the 2017 season on a…
Hoops Preview: Vols at Battle 4 Atlantis vs. Purdue 1st
PARADISE ISLAND, Bahamas — The Tennessee basketball program heads to the Bahamas to face No. 18 Purdue in the opening game of the 2017 Bad Boy Mowers Battle 4 Atlantis on Wednesday at 12 p.m. ET. The game will be televised live from Imperial Arena on ESPN2 and streamed online via WatchESPN. Tennessee (2-0) is making its second appearance…
Video: Brandon Johnson talks about his MLB dad and the coverages he’s seen the most this season
Here is UT WR Brandon Johnson in a group interview session with the media on Tuesday ahead of the Vanderbilt game.
Video: Colton Jumper outlines his journey from nearly Navy to two-year Vols starter
Here is UT LB Colton Jumper in a group interview session with the media on Tuesday ahead of the Vanderbilt game.
Video: Micah Abernathy describes the toughness, leadership of “warrior” Vickers
Here is UT S Micah Abernathy in a group interview session with the media on Tuesday ahead of the Vanderbilt game.
#12/18 Tennessee Lady Vols Stave Off Shockers 68-56
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Freshman Rennia Davis recorded the first double-double of her college career to lead No. 12/18 Tennessee to a 68-56 victory over Wichita State on Monday night at Thompson-Boling Arena. Davis, a member of the nation’s No. 1 ranked recruiting class, finished with 15 points and a team-high 10 rebounds as the Lady Vols (3-0, 0-0 SEC) pulled…
Vol Report: Senior Week Begins
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Tennessee football interim head coach Brady Hoke and student-athletes spoke to reporters on Monday in the Ray and Lucy Hand Digital Studio. At the start of the Tennessee football noon press conference, Hoke expressed his appreciation for the strong fan turnout for Saturday’s game against LSU despite rainy and windy conditions. “I really want, on behalf of our football team and…
Video: Kendal Vickers says he played through torn MCL in 2015
Here’s UT DT Kendal Vickers in a group interview session with the media Monday ahead of the regular season finale with Vanderbilt.
Video: Ethan Wolf on what he expects from the team in final game
Here’s UT TE Ethan Wolf in a group interview session with the media Monday ahead of the regular season finale with Vanderbilt.
Video: Emmanuel Moseley on his former teammates in NFL & what he’s thankful for
Here’s UT CB Emmanuel Moseley in a group interview session with the media Monday ahead of the regular season finale with Vanderbilt.
Video: Brady Hoke expects McBride to be available, talks Vandy
Here’s UT interim football coach Brady Hoke at his weekly Monday press conference.
Jimmy’s blog: When it rains it pours, Vols fall to 0-7 in SEC
Decimated UT offensive line struggles to be effective
Video: Ethan Wolf and Kyle Phillips after loss to LSU
Here’s Vols TE Ethan Wolf and DE Kyle Phillips after the loss at home to LSU Saturday night
Video: Colton Jumper and Kendal Vickers after loss to LSU
Here’s Vols LB Colton Jumper and DT Kendal Vickers after the loss at home to LSU Saturday night
Video: Brady Hoke postgame press conference after 30-10 loss to LSU
Here’s Vols interim coach Brady Hoke after the loss at home to LSU Saturday night
Vols lose at home to LSU 30-10 to fall to 4-7, 0-7 SEC with bowl hopes washed away
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – Tennessee out-gained 20th-ranked LSU, 287-281, but a pair of Vol turnovers and the Tigers’ strong rushing attack proved to be the difference in a 30-10 win for LSU on a damp Saturday night at Neyland Stadium. With an announced crowd of 96,888 on hand despite gusting winds and heavy rain in the forecast, UT redshirt…
Hoops Preview: Lady Vols vs. Wichita St Mon night
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — No. 13/18 Tennessee (2-0) closes out a three-game home stand when it hosts Wichita State (0-3) Monday at 7 p.m. ET at Thompson-Boling Arena. UT enters undefeated after rolling past East Tennessee State, 87-49, and James Madison, 89-60, at Thompson-Boling Arena on Nov. 12 and 15, respectively. Wichita State comes to Rocky Top with an 0-3 record.…
Football Preview: LSU at Tennessee Sat at 7pm
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Tennessee takes on No. 20 LSU on Saturday at Neyland Stadium. The game will feature a 7 p.m. ET kickoff on ESPN. Bob Wischusen (play-by-play) and Brock Huard (analyst) will be in the booth and Allison Williams will report from the sidelines. Vol Network radio affiliates will have a live audio broadcast with Bob Kesling, Tim Priest, Brent…
Five VFLs To Be Inducted Into Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame announced on Wednesday the 12 inductees to be enshrined at its 52nd Annual Induction Banquet on June 16, 2018, at the Omni-Nashville Hotel. Five of those 12 are from the University of Tennessee. A sixth Vol will be honored during the ceremony as VFL and founder of the Pilot Oil…
Lady Vols Roll Past James Madison, 89-60, now 2-0
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – No. 13/18-ranked Tennessee rolled to an 89-60 victory over James Madison at Thompson-Boling Wednesday night, with senior forward Jaime Nared posting 25 points, nine rebounds and five assists to lead the way for the Lady Vols. UT shot 55 percent from the field, 53.3 percent from behind the arc and had four players in double figures. Freshman…
Vol Report: Prep for LSU Continues
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Tennessee football interim head coach Brady Hoke spoke to reporters at Wednesday’s press conference in the Ray and Lucy Hand Digital Studio. “This is an important Wednesday for us with how we come in, our meeting attitude and our focus and intensity,” Hoke said. “They had it yesterday so it’s about having the consistency to have it today.” The…
Video: Brady Hoke says Larry Scott will move down to sidelines, Hoke will wear a headset and no clarity at QB
Here’s Tennessee interim head coach Brady Hoke at his Wednesday update press conference ahead of the LSU game.
Video: Jashon Robertson talks about coaching change and wanting another bowl experience
Here’s Tennessee offensive lineman Jashon Robertson in a group interview session talking with the media on Wednesday ahead of the LSU game.
Hoops Preview: Lady Vols vs. James Madison
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — No. 13/18 Tennessee (1-0) is back at Thompson-Boling Arena on Wednesday night, as James Madison (1-1) comes to town for a 7 p.m.contest. SECN+ will have the broadcast. This will mark the second straight season these teams have played, with the Lady Vols winning, 81-69, in last year’s season opener in Harrisonburg, Va. Wednesday night’s game marks…
Vols Use 32-0 Run To Surge Past High Point, 84-53, go to 2-0
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Jordan Bone and Lamonte Turner each scored 16 points, and Tennessee took an 84-53 win over High Point on Tuesday at Thompson-Boling Arena. The Vols (2-0) enjoyed an efficient night of shooting, hitting at a 47.4-percent clip from the floor to go with a 44.4-percent effort from 3-point range and a 78.3-percent night from the free-throw line. High…
Vol Report: Seniors Looking to Cap Careers on High Note
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – A handful of Tennessee players met with the media on Tuesday afternoon in the Ray and Lucy Hand Digital Studio to discuss this week’s game against LSU, their outlook on the rest of the season and new interim head coach Brady Hoke. Vols Focused on Sending Seniors Out on High Note With two regular-season games…
Video: Rick Barnes postgame after Vols win over High Point
Vols coach Rick Barnes’ postgame press conference after 84-53 win over High Point at home.
Video: James Daniel after Vols win over High Point
Vols guard James Daniel in a group media session after 84-53 win over High Point at home.
Video: Grant Williams after Vols win over High Point
Vols forward Grant Williams in a group media session after 84-53 win over High Point at home.
Video: Lamonte Turner after Vols win over High Point
Vols guard Lamonte Turner in a group media session after 84-53 win over High Point at home.
Video: Kyle Phillips talks about what he will tell recruits about UT
Here’s Vols DE Kyle Phillips on Tuesday ahead of the LSU game
Video: Ethan Wolf on what Butch Jones did for them/program at UT
Here’s Vols TE Ethan Wolf on Tuesday ahead of the LSU game
Video: Kendal Vickers on Brady Hoke as team’s interim
Here’s Vols DT Kendal Vickers on Tuesday ahead of the LSU game
Vol Report: LSU week begins; Brady Hoke as interim begins
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Tennessee football interim head coach Brady Hoke spoke to reporters at Monday’s noon press conference in the Ray and Lucy Hand Digital Studio. Hoke was named Tennessee’s interim head coach on Sunday. He made it clear on Monday that he and the coaching staff are focused on the team’s seniors and that group’s final two regular season games in orange and…
Hoops Preview: Tennessee (1-0) vs. High Point (1-0) Tue
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — The Tennessee basketball team will face its second-consecutive Big South opponent Tuesday night, as the Vols host High Point at Thompson-Boling Arena for a 7 p.m. ET tip. Tuesday’s game is available online through SEC Network + (WatchESPN). Visit WatchESPN.com or download the WatchESPN app to view the game on a computer or mobile device. Courtney Lyle (play-by-play) and Vincent…
Jimmy’s blog: Barnes said he was `sick’ about Jones’ firing
Barnes confident Jones will coach again
UT’s official statement on John Currie’s firing of Butch Jones
STATEMENT FROM TENNESSEE VICE CHANCELLOR/DIRECTOR OF ATHLETICS JOHN CURRIE “I would like to emphasize how much I appreciate Butch and Barb Jones and their sons, Alex, Adam and Andrew. The Jones family has poured their heart and soul into this Tennessee football program and the Knoxville community. We have been fortunate to have Coach Jones…
Jimmy’s blog: Jones fired
Brady Hoke named interim
Vols blown out at Missouri 50-17, drop to 0-6 in SEC
COLUMBIA, Mo. — The Tennessee Volunteers dropped their final road SEC game of the season, 50-17, on Saturday night to Missouri as true freshman quarterback Will McBride made his first-career start for the Big Orange. Tennessee (4-6, 0-6 SEC) now holds a 2-4 all-time record against Missouri (5-5, 2-4 SEC), including a 1-2 record in Columbia. In his first…
Football Preview: Tennessee at Missouri
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Tennessee wraps its regular-season road schedule on Saturday when the Vols head to Columbia to play Missouri at Faurot Field at Memorial Stadium. The game will feature a 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…
Hoops Preview: Tennessee vs. Presbyterian in Season Opener
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — The Tennessee basketball program begins its 108th season on Friday night when it welcomes Presbyterian to Thompson-Boling Arena for a 7:01 p.m. ET tip. Friday’s game does not feature a television broadcast, but fans can catch all the action online through SEC Network + (WatchESPN). Visit WatchESPN.com or download the WatchESPN app to view the game on a computer…
Vol Report: UT Defense Looking Forward to Facing High-Powered Tigers
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – Tennessee head coach Butch Jones met with the media for the final time this week during his Wednesday press conference at the Ray and Lucy Hand Digital Studio. Jones talked about the challenges of facing Missouri’s fast paced and high-powered offense, Trey Smith‘s contributions along the offensive line and the quarterback situation heading into this Saturday’s game in Columbia, Mo.…
Lady Vols freshmen impress in exhibition win over Carson-Newman 121-76
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — The nation’s No. 1 recruiting class combined for 76 points to lead No. 14/18 Tennessee past Carson-Newman, 121-76, in a season-opening exhibition game Tuesday night at Thompson-Boling Arena. Featuring a foursome of McDonald’s All-Americans, the young Lady Vols did not take long to make an impact in their opening performance. Rennia Davis led the way for Tennessee,…
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
