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Vol Report: UT Looks to Continue Success in Kentucky Series
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – Tennessee redshirt freshman quarterback Jarrett Guarantano, sophomore linebacker Daniel Bituli and senior tight end Ethan Wolf met with the media on Tuesday afternoon in the Ray and Lucy Hand Studio to talk about the team’s prep for this Saturday’s road game at Kentucky. The Vols will hold their second practice of the week on Tuesday afternoon at the Anderson Training Center. Saturday’s game at…
Video: Daniel Bituli on D wearing down “No excuse. Coach Shoop preaches about it every week that we have to step it up for 4 quarters.”
Vols linebacker Daniel Bituli talked with the media in a group session Tuesday ahead of the Kentucky game
Video: Ethan Wolf on UK “They play a Bear front and that always poses a challenge to teams, especially our team”
Vols tight end Ethan Wolf talked with the media in a group session Tuesday ahead of the Kentucky game
Tennessee Head Coach Butch Jones Monday Press Conference Transcript
Tennessee Head Coach Butch Jones Opening Statement: “When you go back and look at the game on Saturday, we were down 7-0 with about five minutes to go until halftime. We had some catastrophic penalties and we did not recover from that point on. Every mistake you make is magnified when you’re playing a team of…
Video: Brett Kendrick “I don’t think the sky’s falling, it’s just raining a little bit.”
Here’s Tennessee senior offensive lineman Brett Kendrick talking with the media Monday ahead of the Kentucky game.
Video: Butch Jones sees some progress, says it’s “an execution type deal” and announces Jack Jones ending career due to injuries
Here’s Tennessee coach Butch Jones at his weekly Monday press conference ahead of Saturday’s Kentucky game
#1 Alabama beats Tennessee 45-7; Third straight UT loss, now 0-4 in SEC
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — Tennessee’s defense had its first interception returned for a touchdown of the season, but the Volunteers fell to No. 1 Alabama, 45-7, on Saturday at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Today’s “Third Saturday of October” matchup marked the 100th meeting between the two programs. Dating back to 1901, Tennessee (3-4, 0-4 SEC) holds a 38-55-7 all-time record against Alabama (7-0, 5-0),…
Jimmy’s blog: Vols offense struggles again as Bama runs streak to 11 in a row
Tennessee has now gone 14 quarters without offensive TD
Kelly, Phillips Accepted into National Leadership Honor Society
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – Tennessee football players Todd Kelly Jr. and Kyle Phillips thought they were going to a team meeting on Wednesday at the Anderson Training Facility. When the pair entered the defense’s team meeting room, both players were surprised to find several teammates, academic advisors and coaches waiting for them and clapping. Kelly, a senior defensive back,…
Football Preview: Tennessee at #1 Alabama
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Tennessee heads to Tuscaloosa to face No. 1/1 Alabama on Saturday at Bryant–Denny Stadium. The game will feature a 3:30 p.m. ET kickoff on CBS. Brad Nessler (play-by-play) and Gary Danielson (analyst) will be in the booth and Allie LaForce will report from the sidelines. Vol Network radio affiliates will have a live audio broadcast…
Vol Report: Third Saturday of October Approaching
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Tennessee head football coach Butch Jones spoke to reporters at Wednesday’s press conference in the Ray and Lucy Hand Digital Studio. The Vols will hold their third practice of the week on Wednesday as they continue prep for their annual rivalry game against No. 1 Alabama. The Volunteers head to Tuscaloosa on Saturday to face the top-ranked Crimson Tide at 3:30 p.m.…
Jimmy’s blog: First down efficiency, 2nd half run defense major concerns
One-minute drill one of few highlights v. South Carolina
UT’S Russell named preseason All-SEC; Lady Vols picked 4th by media
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – The Tennessee women’s basketball team has been picked to finish fourth in the Southeastern Conference this year, and senior Mercedes Russell has been chosen to the five-member Preseason All-SEC Team, in voting by a select panel of SEC and national media members. Defending NCAA champion South Carolina was projected to finish first, followed by NCAA…
Vol Report: Focused On Alabama
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Tennessee redshirt freshman quarterback Jarrett Guarantano, senior offensive lineman Jashon Robertson and redshirt sophomore linebacker Quart’e Sapp spoke to reporters during Tuesday’s media availability in the Ray and Lucy Hand Digital Studio. Guarantano, Robertson and Sapp discussed areas in which the Vols can improve and this week’s game against No. 1 Alabama. The Vols take on the Crimson Tide on Saturday at…
Video: Jarrett Guarantano “I hate losing. Whatever I got to do to win I’ll do.”
Tennessee QB Jarrett Guarantano visits with the media on Tuesday ahead of the Alabama game.
Video: Jashon Robertson on Guarantano handling his first start, leading the team
Tennessee OL Jashon Robertson visits with the media on Tuesday ahead of the Alabama game.
Video: Quart’e Sapp talks about his improvement, health, teammates and Alabama
Tennessee LB Quart’e Sapp visits with the media on Tuesday ahead of the Alabama game.
Vol Report: Tennessee Looks to Build on Guarantano’s First Start
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee football team returned to practice on Mondayat Haslem Field with the Vols’ attention on their next opponent, No. 1 Alabama. UT will travel to Tuscaloosa for a 3:30 p.m. matchup with the Crimson Tide at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Tennessee is coming off of a 15-9 loss to South Carolina, where redshirt freshman quarterback Jarrett Guarantano…
Video: John Kelly “I came down here to play against the best competition. Alabama being the #1 team in the country says a lot.”
Tennessee running back John Kelly meeting with the media on Monday in a group session ahead of the Alabama game.
Video: Bob Shoop “You guys all bust my chops, but I have a lot of confidence in Colton.”
Tennessee defensive coordinator Bob Shoop meeting with the media on Monday in a group session ahead of the Alabama game.
Video: Larry Scott on redzone misery “You can’t do things to shoot yourself in the foot. We can’t do things that hurt us.”
Tennessee offensive coordinator Larry Scott meeting with the media on Monday in a group session ahead of the Alabama game.
Video: Charlton Warren breaks down the high-level play of Rashaan Gaulden
Tennessee special teams coordinator and defensive backs coach Charlton Warren meeting with the media on Monday in a group session ahead of the Alabama game.
Video: Butch Jones on redzone failures, execution, one-on-one matchups, injury updates, Guarantano, Bama and more
Tennessee head coach Butch Jones held his weekly Monday press conference for the Alabama game
Video: Kahlil McKenzie on the bravado of PK Brent Cimaglia “He’s different. He has a little bit of swagger to him. I like it.”
Tennessee defensive tackle Kahlil McKenzie visited with the media in a group session ahead of the Alabama game
Video: Brandon Johnson “Alabama is a great team. We’re not going to approach it any different than we would any other week.”
Tennessee wide receiver Brandon Johnson visited with the media in a group session ahead of the Alabama game
Jimmy’s blog: Can Guarantano provide the spark UT needs?
Guarantano does best work in one-minute drill
Video: Micah Abernathy and Kyle Phillips in South Carolina postgame
Tennessee S Micah Abernathy and DE Kyle Phillips in the postgame after UT’s 15-9 loss at home to South Carolina.
Video: Brett Kendrick and Quart’e Sapp in South Carolina postgame
Tennessee OL Brett Kendrick and LB Quart’e Sapp in the postgame after UT’s 15-9 loss at home to South Carolina.
Video: Jarrett Guarantano on final play and loss “Rollout. I thought I had him. Better throw, whatever I have to do. Hurts.”
Tennessee QB Jarrett Guarantano in the postgame after UT’s 15-9 loss at home to South Carolina.
Video: Butch Jones SC postgame “Did we not play a good team? We got better. That’s a good football team.”
Tennessee coach Butch Jones in the postgame after UT’s 15-9 loss at home to South Carolina.
Tennessee loses to South Carolina, 15-9; now 3-3, 0-3 in SEC
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – Tennessee grabbed an early lead over South Carolina, fell behind late and came up two yards short of a furious last-second rally, dropping a 15-9 decision Saturday afternoon in front of a crowd of 98,104 at Neyland Stadium. Redshirt freshman Jarrett Guarantano, making his first start at quarterback, guided the Vols 73 yards in the final…
Football Preview: Tennessee vs. South Carolina
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Tennessee takes on SEC East foe South Carolina on Saturday at Neyland Stadium. The game will feature a noon ET kickoff on ESPN. Mark Neely (play-by-play) and Tommy Tuberville (analyst) will be in the booth and Paul Carcaterra will report from the sidelines. Vol Network radio affiliates will have a live audio broadcast with Bob Kesling, Tim Priest…
Vol Report: UT Continues Prep For South Carolina
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – Tennessee head football coach Butch Jones spoke to reporters at Wednesday’s press conference in the Ray and Lucy Hand Digital Studio. The Volunteers host South Carolina on Saturday with kickoff set for 12:00 p.m. ETon ESPN, marking the 36th meeting between the two programs since 1903. Jones spoke about some of the challenges the Gamecocks present with their talented offense.…
Vol Report: Locked in on South Carolina
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – Tennessee senior linebacker Colton Jumper, redshirt senior wide receiver Josh Smith, junior defensive back Micah Abernathyand sophomore offensive lineman Marcus Tatum met with the media on Tuesday afternoon in the Ray and Lucy Hand Digital Studio to talk about the team’s preparations for this Saturday’s game against South Carolina. The Vols’ showdown with the Gamecocks at Neyland Stadium will be broadcast at noon…
Video: Josh Smith opens up about fans booing and criticism directed at the quarterbacks
Here’s Tennessee wide receiver Josh Smith in a group media session Tuesday of South Carolina week.
Video: Colton Jumper discusses Bob Shoop having his back and D without Darrell Taylor
Here’s Tennessee linebacker Colton Jumper in a group media session Tuesday of South Carolina week.
Video: Micah Abernathy talks about young DBs that we haven’t seen much so far
Here’s Tennessee safety Micah Abernathy in a group media session Tuesday of South Carolina week.
Vol Report: South Carolina Week Begins
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Tennessee football head coach Butch Jones, offensive coordinator Larry Scott, defensive coordinator Bob Shoop and seniors Brett Kendrick and Kendal Vickers spoke to reporters on Monday in the Ray and Lucy Hand Digital Studio. Tennessee is coming off a bye week and the Vols resume SEC play against South Carolina on Saturday with a noon ET kickoff on ESPN. “I thought we had a very productive bye…
Video: Bob Shoop on SC “I’m not going to cry a river that (Deebo) Samuel’s not playing. He’s really good.”
Vols defensive coordinator Bob Shoop meets with the media in a group session on Monday of South Carolina week.
Video: Larry Scott on QB competition “For me it’s open. Don’t go play quarterback, be the quarterback.”
Vols offensive coordinator Larry Scott meets with the media in a group session on Monday of South Carolina week.
Video: Butch Jones “The locker room is strong. The team is strong. You got to let the past go now. We’re going to be ok.”
Tennessee coach Butch Jones’ South Carolina week Monday press conference
Video: Brett Kendrick “I think I’m kind of settling down at the left guard (position)”
Tennessee senior offensive lineman Brett Kendrick talked with the media on Monday of South Carolina week.
Video: Kendal Vickers “We’re good. There’s nothing going on. There’s no imbalance with the chemistry.”
Tennessee senior defensive tackle Kendal Vickers talked with the media on Monday of South Carolina week
Kelly Named To Maxwell Award Watch List
PHILADELPHIA — Tennessee junior running back John Kelly has been added to the 2017 Watch List for the 81st Maxwell Award, as announced on Friday by the Maxwell Football Club. The original lists were comprised of players who were selected based on their performances during the 2016 season. As the 2017 season has progressed, the Club believes that several additional…
Jimmy’s blog: 5 reasons UT has struggled this season
Lack of playmakers, NFL loses have hurt Vols
UT Media Day 2017 – Rick Barnes Transcript
Official Transcript (On the carry-over from the team‘s Europe trip) “I thought what that trip did, as much as anything, it allowed us to really develop some chemistry with this group. One thing we did in those three games over there, I thought we competed really hard. There’s no question that we’ve got more depth…
Video: Brady Hoke on hoping to have played more DLs and replacing Taylor in 1st half vs. SC
Tennessee associate head coach and defensive line coach Brady Hoke spoke with the media in a group interview session on Wednesday of the open week.
Video: Robert Gillespie breaks down John Kelly and young backs
Tennessee running backs coach Robert Gillespie spoke with the media in a group interview session on Wednesday of the open week.
Vol Report: UT Making Most of Bye Week
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – Even though the Tennessee football team has no game this week, the Vols have used the bye week to focus on fundamentals and improve in all facets of the game. Head coach Butch Jones and select players met with the media after Tuesday’spractice, while assistant coaches Brady Hoke, Charlton Warren and Robert Gillespie spoke…
Video: Butch Jones “I’m my own worst critic” says Todd Kelly Jr underwent surgery, Callaway held out
Here’s Tennessee coach Butch Jones in a group interview session with the media after Tuesday’s practice during the open week.
