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NFL Draft Preview: Mike Keith explains Titans draft operations, league trends and talks Jauan Jennings
Mike gave me some great insight on how Titans may have an edge over some NFL teams
Football Zoom Series: Running Backs Breakdown (4.17.20)
Josh and Cainer talk Tennessee running backs.
NFL Draft Preview: Former NFL WR Derrick Mason on Vols, top WRs & sleepers
Derrick discussed UT wide receivers Jauan Jennings and Marquez Callaway and many others
Football Zoom Series: Tennessee’s NFL Draft Prospects (4.16.20)
Hear from Josh and Cainer on Vols prospects.
Graduate transfer Keyen Green joins Lady Vols Basketball for 2020-21 season
University of Tennessee women’s basketball head coach Kellie Harper confirmed Wednesday that graduate transfer Keyen Green has signed an athletics scholarship and an SEC Grant-In-Aid agreement to join the Lady Vol program for the 2020-21 campaign.
Jeremy Pruitt Accepts “ALL IN Challenge” For COVID-19 Relief, Enter To Win Game Day Experience Package
Tennessee head football coach Jeremy Pruitt has accepted Peyton Manning’s “ALL IN Challenge.” Vol fans can now enter to win an unforgettable Tennessee game day traditions experience package at allinchallenge.com/Tennessee.
Lovingood Named to NFF Hampshire Honor Society
Tennessee long snapper Riley Lovingood was selected as a member of the 2020 National Football Foundation Hampshire Honor Society, the NFF announced Wednesday.
Vols Add Experience in Grad Transfer EJ Anosike
E.J. Anosike (pronounced: ann-uh-SICK-ee), a 6-6, 245-pound forward from East Orange, New Jersey, has signed an institutional aid agreement and plans to enroll at Tennessee this summer and play for the Volunteers as a graduate transfer during the 2020-21 season.
Kiffin on Pruitt “Done a great job. He’s one of the hardest working guys in the country”
First-year Ole Miss head coach and former UT coach Lane Kiffin was a guest on SportsTalk Monday afternoon on 99.1 The Sports Animal with John and Jimmy.
Jimmy’s blog: Pruitt not into setting rules, just abiding by them
Tennessee coach says he’ll play when asked, has no opinion on playing without fans in stands
Simmons on Vols’ Bailey “Certainly one of the most equipped quarterbacks in the 2020 class to start as a true freshman”
Barton breaks down Vols 2021 commits W. Merrill, J. Wright & J. Mosley & early impact freshmen.
Jimmy’s blog: Tennessee eyes transfer from Mississippi State
Pruitt evaluates before taking transfers
Audio: Pruitt on SportsTalk “I miss our players. I miss our staff.”
University of Tennessee head football coach Jeremy Pruitt jumped on SportsTalk with John Wilkerson and Jimmy Hyams Thursday afternoon.
Audio: Fulmer on EA Show on Pruitt “He does a really great job of getting to them. Whatever their buttons, he finds it.”
University of Tennessee Director of Athletics Phillip Fulmer was a guest on The Erik Ainge Show with Erik and Brian Rice Thursday morning.
Audio: Schofield on SportsTalk on pandemic “aren’t just numbers, these are people”
Former University of Tennessee basketball star Admiral Schofield is now a rookie with the Washington Wizards on a two-way contract with the G-League. The VFL joined John Wilkerson and Jimmy Hyams on SportsTalk Thursday afternoon.
Football Zoom Series: Vols Offensive Line Breakdown (4.9.20)
Josh and Cainer talk Vols OL.
VFLs Eric Berry, Cordarrelle Patterson Named to NFL All-Decade Team
The Pro Football Hall of Fame’s 48-member selection committee chose the squad in conjunction with the NFL
UT Head Coach Kellie Harper Among WBCA Victory Club Honorees
The WBCA Victory Club honor is bestowed annually on each WBCA-member head coach who achieves a milestone of 200, 300, 400, 500 or more career victories.
Lady Vol Hoops – 2019-20 Season Notebook
The inaugural season of the Kellie Harper era at Tennessee is in the books. It came to an unexpected and surreal end when the coronavirus (COVID-19) global health crisis forced the cancellation of the 2020 NCAA Tournament.
NFL announces 2010s All-Decade Team with VFLs Eric Berry and Cordarrelle Patterson
Eight unanimous selections highlight the 2010-19 All-Decade Team, announced today by the National Football League and the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
Vince’s View: Stats back-up wins for Pruitt in 2017 to 2019 comparisons
I laid out 64 stats in which UT has improved in 32 of them in consecutive seasons under Pruitt
Audio: Rick Barnes on The EA Show reflects on time at UT, current challenges and corndogs
Tennessee men’s basketball coach Rick Barnes was a guest on Thursday on The Erik Ainge Show with Erik and co-host Brian Rice.
Tamika Catchings headed to Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame
Tennessee women’s basketball legend Tamika Catchings was announced Saturday as part of the nine-member 2020 induction class for the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame.
Head Coach Jeremy Pruitt Stresses Health, Safety in Friday Media Session
Tennessee head football coach Jeremy Pruitt met with members of the media on Friday via the Zoom platform as the Volunteers continue to practice social distancing during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Audio: Pruitt “We’ve been able to do a little football. From a mental standpoint, it’s probably been good for these guys.”
Tennessee Volunteers head football coach Jeremy Pruitt spoke to the media on Friday via a Zoom audio teleconference.
VIDEO: Josh Ward & Eric Cain talk Vols Football recruiting and more
Josh and Cainer go over some Tennessee football notes.
VIDEO: Josh Ward & Eric Cain talk Vols Football recruiting and more
Josh and Cainer go over some Tennessee football notes.
WBCA Honorable Mention for Davis
Davis garnered WBCA All-America Honorable Mention for the second year in a row and picked up her third national postseason recognition of 2020. She had previously received honorable mention nods from Associated Press (AP) and the United States Basketball Writers Association (USBWA).
Tennessee Softball: 2020 Review
With hopes of making its 17th consecutive postseason run and prepared to celebrate the program’s 25th anniversary, the Lady Vols 2020 season began with a lot of anticipation.
Tennessee announces Smokey’s Select Competition
Tennessee Athletics is now recruiting members for Smokey’s Select, an elite group of UT fans who will attend select on-campus events and enjoy behind-the-scenes experiences during the 2020-21 athletic seasons.
Jimmy’s blog: Predictors bullish on Tennessee men’s hoops next year
Anosike could be key piece to puzzle
Audio: EJ Anosike on Sports 180 “Growing up, I’ve always been a Tennessee fan”
New Tennessee basketball grad transfer commit, forward EJ Anosike from Sacred Heart, spoke with Josh Ward on Sports 180 on 99.1 The Sports Animal about his decision to transfer to UT.
Audio: Darrell Taylor talks ’19 season, NFL Draft prep on The Nation
Tennessee OLB/DE Darrell Taylor was a guest on The Nation with Chris Low and Austin Price to discuss his preparation for the NFL Draft amid the COVID-19 period the country is in, his senior season at the University of Tennessee and much more.
Jimmy’s blog: Yarbrough never felt pressure as McDonald’s All-American
Former UT star put up some solid numbers
Video: Jordan Bowden discusses season, career, preparing for hoops future and more
Vols exiting senior guard Jordan Bowden discussed, via video teleconference with the media, his season, career, handling of social distancing, SEC Tournament that never happened, his basketball future and more.
Tennessee Takes Charge Friday with SEC Network Takeover
Ten Tennessee athletic events from the 2019-20 season and two documentaries – SEC Storied: The Color Orange and Nine for IX: Pat XO – highlight UT’s 24-hour takeover.
UT’S Davis Named WBCA Region Finalist
Davis connected on 46.9 percent of her attempts from the field and 80.2 percent from the free throw line, and she tallied a team-leading 34 three-pointers this season.
List of 5 one-time Vols and 3 local players in NFL; 2019 recaps
Mix of veterans and young players in this group of 8 with 2019 recaps of each in NFL
Updated list of 32 VFL U. of Tennessee players in NFL with 2019 recaps
Vols have 7 DLs in NFL; Broncos and Eagles have the most UT players; more VFL breakdowns
Lady Vols’ Rennia Davis garners USBWA postseason accolades
The United States Basketball Writers Association announced Monday its women’s basketball All-America team, and Tennessee’s Rennia Davis was among those earning honorable mention.
Tennessee Takes Top Honors for Combined Hoops Attendance
Tennessee drew more fans to Thompson-Boling Arena for men’s and women’s basketball games during the 2019-20 season than any other school in America.
Jimmy’s blog: Would canceling spring practice be a big deal to SEC teams?
It is for first-year coaches installing new systems
Video: Vitello “We felt like we had a great team. Where the season would have taken us, who knows.”
University of Tennessee baseball head coach Tony Vitello visited with the media Tuesday afternoon to discuss the impact of the coronavirus and answer questions.
Video: Alford-Sullivan on season ending at NCAAs “It was just extremely difficult for our young people”
University of Tennessee director of track & field and cross country Beth Alford-Sullivan visited with the media Tuesday afternoon to discuss the impact of the coronavirus and answer questions.
Video: Weekly on NCAA “They are interested in granting eligibility relief to all current student athletes (not just seniors)”
University of Tennessee softball co=head coach Karen Weekly visited with the media Tuesday afternoon to discuss the impact of the coronavirus and answer questions.
Video: Harper on hoops eligibility relief “I would have to see what it looks like. We have a lot of questions to be answered.”
University of Tennessee women’s basketball coach Kellie Harper visited with the media Tuesday afternoon to discuss the impact of the coronavirus and answer questions. Watch that full press conference below.
Video: Barnes “Without sports, I think in some ways it’s God trying to get our attention too”
University of Tennessee men’s basketball coach Rick Barnes visited with the media Tuesday afternoon to discuss the impact of the coronavirus and answer questions.
Video: Fulmer “If there’s one thing our volunteer spirit has prepared us for, it’s to unite for the sake of greater good”
University of Tennessee director of athletics Phillip Fulmer visited with the media Tuesday afternoon to discuss the impact of the coronavirus and answer questions.
Audio: Ramon Foster on EA Show “I see the league changing…great time to pivot to another part of my life”
Former University of Tennessee offensive ;ineman Ramon Foster joined his former college teammate Ramon Foster on The Erik Ainge Show (weekdays 9am to Noon) on 99.1 The Sports Animal.
Statement from Director of Athletics Phillip Fulmer Entering the Weekend and UT Spring Break
“The past several days have been filled with uncertainty and have presented unique and challenging circumstances.”
