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UT Football Spring Practice 13 Report From Josh Ward

Here’s a report from Josh Ward on Tennessee’s 13th spring football practice, which was held indoors at the Anderson Training Facility at UT.

Video: Charlton Warren works with the defensive backs – practice 13

Tennessee defensive backs coach and special teams coordinator Charlton Warren worked with the defensive backs, at practice 13 of spring ball, in a footwork and cut-block avoiding drill.

Video: Brady Hoke works with d-line – practice 13

Tennessee defensive line coach and associate head coach Brady Hoke worked with the defensive linemen, at practice 13 of spring ball, in a drill you see in part at the NFL Combine.

Video: Heather and Vince tour UT Golf practice course, have putting contest

WNML hosts Heather Harrington and Vince Ferrara took a tour of The Mack and Jonnie Day UT Golf Practice Facility along the Tennessee River in Knoxville. UT Director of Instruction/Player Development for the Men’s Golf Team Sean Pacetti was the tour guide. Heather and Vince had a putting contest at the end!

Jimmy’s blog: Hart `bothered’ by UT all-sports performance

Vols won just 3 regular season SEC titles under Hart

Weather cancels series finale with Bama; UT wins series, win streak alive at 18

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Monday night’s series finale between No. 14 Tennessee and No. 9 Alabama was suspended because of lightning with two outs in the top of the fourth inning and was cancelled about 45 minutes later as a steady rain began to fall. The game will not be rescheduled or made up. With tonight’s cancelled…

UT falls to #10 Auburn 8-1, loses the series; Vols 18-15 and 4-11 in SEC

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Tennessee’s pitching staff combined for nine strikeouts against No. 10-ranked Auburn, but the Tigers plated eight runs on 11 hits to take a series-clinching win, 8-1, on Saturday at Lindsey Nelson Stadium. With Saturday’s loss, Tennessee moves to 18-15 overall (4-11 SEC), while Auburn now stands at 27-11 (10-5 SEC) on the season.…

UT signees play in Jordan Brand Classic

NEW YORK —Tennessee’s quartet of women’s basketball signees made stop number two on the postseason all-star game tour on Friday, participating in the fourth women’s Jordan Brand Classic at the Barclays Center. It was Evina Westbrook’s West squad prevailing, taking a 122-81 decision over the East at the home of the NBA’s Brooklyn Nets. The…

Video: Interview with Vols WR coach Kevin Beard

Tennessee WR coach Kevin Beard visited with the media after UT spring practice 11 on Thursday.

Video: Interview with LB Austin Smith

Vols LB Austin Smith spoke with the media after UT spring practice 11 Thursday.

Video: Interview with OL Marcus Tatum

Vols offensive lineman Marcus Tatum talked with the media after spring practice 11 on Thursday.

Audio: Interview with freshman DE Deandre Johnson

Freshman early enroll DE Deandre Johnson met with the media after UT spring practice 11 on Thursday.

UT Spring Football: Law Enforcement Day

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — More than 150 members of local law enforcement teams took in practice at Haslam Field on Thursday afternoon as the Vols hosted Law Enforcement Day as part of their 11th of 15 scheduled spring practices. Following practice, head coach Butch Jones presented a personalized jersey to officers from the Maryville Police Department as a salute…

UT football spring practice 11 report from Josh Ward

Josh Ward has a report from Thursday’s 11th spring football practice for the University of Tennessee.

Barnett and Jones among short list planning to attend NFL Draft; full draft order

Twenty-two top prospects, who are expected to be selected on Thursday or Friday night (April 27-28), are confirmed to attend the 2017 NFL Draft in Philadelphia, the NFL announced today. Louisiana State leads all colleges with three players in attendance, while the Pac-12 leads all conferences with seven prospects confirmed to attend the event. Thirteen…

LADY VOLS TAKEN IN WNBA DRAFT

NEW YORK – Tennessee guard Jordan Reynolds and forward Schaquilla Nunn became the Lady Vol program’s 38th and 39th overall picks in the WNBA Draft, going in the second round to Atlanta and third round to San Antonio, respectively. They were the seventh and eighth players of the Holly Warlick era taken by the professional league. Reynolds was the 19th overall pick,…

LADY VOLS EYEING TRIP TO CANCUN

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Tennessee women’s basketball fans looking for a 2017 Thanksgiving getaway need look no further. Holly Warlick’s squad is set to participate in the Women’s Cancun Challenge in Mexico on Nov. 23-25. The 13th edition of the women’s event includes long-respected powers from major conferences and a mix of mid-major teams looking to flex their muscle.…

Jimmy’s blog: Hart had to tackle 2 big issues that surprised him

Hart was unaware of UT financial, academic woes

Tennessee Announces Resignation of Mike Vollmar

The University of Tennessee announced this evening the resignation of Senior Associate Athletic Director Mike Vollmar. Vollmar, a veteran of 29 years in college athletics, joined UT in 2013 and was responsible for oversight of the Tennessee football program as a member of the athletic department executive staff. “I want to thank Dave Hart for…

Vols Basketball Announce Signing of Yves Pons

Head coach Rick Barnes announced an international addition to the Tennessee basketball program Wednesday, as Yves Pons (pronounced: EEV PAHNS) has signed a National Letter of Intent to enroll at the University of Tennessee. An exact enrollment date has not been set for the 6-6, 210-pound wing from Fuveau, France, as Pons plans to play with the…

Derrick Walker Signs with Vols Hoops

Head coach Rick Barnes announced Wednesday that 6-8, 250-pound forward Derrick Walker is joining the Tennessee basketball family, as Walker has signed a National Letter of Intent to enroll at the University of Tennessee. Walker, who hails from Kansas City, Missouri, plans to enroll at UT this summer. He will be a freshman for the Volunteers starting…

UT football practice 10 report from Josh Ward

Here’s Josh Ward’s report on Tennessee football practice 10 on Tuesday.

UT commit Ollie Lane from Gibbs HS joined the EA Show

Gibbs high school offensive lineman Ollie Lane joined Erik Ainge and Brian Rice on The Erik Ainge Show on Wednesday to discuss his new commitment to the University of Tennessee football team for the 2018 class. Listen to that entire interview below.

Baseball Preview: Vols host #10 Auburn (Thu-Sat)

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Tennessee returns home to Rocky Top and continues Southeastern Conference play this week, hosting the No. 10-ranked Auburn Tigers for a three-game series from Thursday, April 13 – Saturday, April 15 at Lindsey Nelson Stadium. The Volunteers (17-13, 3-9 SEC) enter the weekend matchup having taken two of three games against No. 7…

Lady Vol signees in Jordan Brand Classic

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Tennessee’s quartet of women’s basketball signees will make stop number two on the postseason all-star game tour on April 14, participating in the Jordan Brand Classic at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, N.Y. The 16th annual Jordan Brand Classic, presented by American Family Insurance, is slated to begin Friday at 1 p.m. No…

Vols Usher In Week Four of Spring Ball

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Tennessee began its penultimate week of spring workouts on Tuesday, running through nearly two hours of work on a warm afternoon at Haslam Field. With 10 of 15 scheduled spring practices now complete and some Vols nursing bumps and bruises, head coach Butch Jones emphasized the importance of the spring period in establishing his team’s…

Coleman, Gatlin to be honored by Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame announced Christian Coleman and #VFL Justin Gatlin as honorees at their 51st Induction Banquet. Coleman was named the 2017 Amateur Male Athlete of the Year for the second straight year. Gatlin attended Tennessee from 2000-02 and was honored as the 2017 Professional Male Athlete of the Year. The two Tennessee sprinters…

Video: Erik Ainge breaks down a play from ’07 UK game on QB Meetings

Check out the 5th edition of QB Meetings with Erik Ainge presented by LCUB, Amerigas and Heritage Propane! On this video, Erik breaks down the 2-point conversion in the 2007 Tennessee/Kentucky game. Watch the latest show below and find out more about the exclusive weekly feature HERE.

Vols drop finale 5-4, win series at No. 7 Florida; now 17-12, 3-9 SEC

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Battling to overcome an early five-run deficit against No.7-ranked Florida on Sunday, Tennessee came up short in a 5-4 series finale at McKethan Stadium. With the loss, Tennessee moves to 17-12 overall and 3-9 in SEC play, while the Florida Gators now stand at 21-11 (6-6 SEC) on the season. This weekend, the…

McSwain’s Five RBIs Lead UT Softball to Sweep Over No. 20 Kentucky

LEXINGTON, Ky. — No. 17 Tennessee earned its first SEC series sweep on the road since 2015 with a 9-3 win over No. 20 Kentucky on Sunday afternoon at John Cropp Stadium. The last time the Volunteers swept an SEC road series was April of 2015 at Mississippi State. UT has now swept three consecutive opponents…

Video: Robert Gillespie interview

Tennessee running backs coach Robert Gillespie spoke with the media after spring football practice 8.

Video: Jonathan Kongbo interview

Tennessee redshirt junior defensive end Jonathan Kongbo spoke with the media after spring football practice #8.

Spring Football: Vols Reach Midway Point of Spring Practice

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Rain forced Tennessee indoors on Thursday afternoon as the Vols completed their eighth practice of the spring season in full pads at the Anderson Training Center. Offensive line coach Walt Wells spoke with reporters after practice for the first time this spring, discussing the ways he’s set about tinkering with the positional makeup of that…

Wiesman Named To NFF Hampshire Honor Society

IRVING, Texas – The National Football Foundation & College Hall of Fame (NFF) announced on Wednesday the members of the 2017 NFF Hampshire Honor Society, which is comprised of college football players from all divisions of play who each maintained a cumulative 3.2 GPA or better throughout their college careers. A total of 1,091 players from…

Holly Warlick talks #1 signing class, return of Russell and DeShields

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Lady Vol head coach Holly Warlick met with the media on Thursday afternoon, discussing the decision of Diamond DeShields and Mercedes Russell to remain at UT and sharing her thoughts on the anticipated impact of the No. 1-ranked 2017 signing class. DeShields and Russell are fourth-year juniors and had the option of declaring for the WNBA Draft. They both…

Softball Preview: Tennessee at Kentucky

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — No. 17 Tennessee jumps back into SEC play this weekend with a three-game series at No. 20 Kentucky starting this Friday at John Cropp Stadium in Lexington. Media & Broadcast Info All three games of the series will be streamed on SEC Network +/WatchESPN. Radio coverage for the entire series will be available…

Video: UT quarterbacks at practice 8

Watch the Vols QBs at Tennessee spring football practice 8 on Thursday.

Video: UT defensive line after practice 8

Here is some video if Tennessee’s defensive line in drills at UT’s 8th practice of the spring.

Casting ‘Tennessee: The Dave Hart Era’

It’s time for another Tennessee sports movie!

Spring Football: Technique Tuesday

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Tennessee began its third week of spring practice on Tuesdayat Haslam Field, running through a nearly two-hour workout under sunny skies. Having completed its first scrimmage of the spring on Saturday, the Vols took a measured approach to Tuesday’s workout. Practicing in shells, UT slowed down to focus on the fundamental execution of…

Video: Brady Hoke interview after spring practice 7

Tennessee defensive line coach Brady Hoke visited with the media after UT’s 7th practice of the spring. Watch that interview below.

Josh Ward’s UT spring practice 7 report

Josh Ward gives us a Tennessee football spring practice report after the 7th practice.

Tennessee, Oklahoma Announce Football Series

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — The Tennessee football program announced Monday the dates for a future home-and-home series with Oklahoma. The two programs are set to meet in 2020 and 2024. Tennessee heads to Norman in 2020 for its fifth-ever meeting against the Sooners. The Vols will appear at Oklahoma Memorial Stadium on Sept. 12 that season —…

Vince’s View: Takeaways, quotes and notes from UT Pro Day

Dobbs, Kamara, Sutton, Malone tell me about NFL workouts and visits, plus NFL buzz on Dobbs

Vols Impress at Annual Pro Day

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — The Tennessee football program hosted its annual Pro Day on Friday morning as 16 draft-eligible Vols worked out in front of 89 NFL scouts, coaches and executives representing all 32 franchises. Among the notable attendees at Friday’s Pro Day were Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin and general manager Kevin Colbert, Detroit Lions…

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