New Vols coach Jeremy Pruitt spoke to the Rotary club in Knoxville on Tuesday, where he told the audience he knows what true success is on Rocky top. Said Pruitt:"When I took the job I sat down with Coach (Phil)…
(utsports.com) ARLINGTON, Texas – Tennessee defensive back Rashaan Gaulden was selected by the Carolina Panthers with 85th pick overall in the third round of the 2018 NFL Draft at AT&T Stadium. It's the second consecutive year the Vols have had a defensive…
FRISCO, Texas (AP) - ESPN is reporting that Dallas Cowboys tight end Jason Witten plans to retire after 15 seasons and join the network as the lead analyst for its "Monday Night Football" broadcast. Citing sources it did not identify,…
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Lou Brown is leaving Washington State for Tennessee as a graduate transfer to spend her final season of eligibility with the Lady Volunteers. Brown, a 6-foot-3 forward from Australia, averaged 6.4 points and 6 rebounds for…
Jeremy Pruitt may have left a national championship team to come to Tennessee, but he didn't leave his expectations. Pruitt didn't feel the Vols lived up to his expectations during the Orange and White game on Saturday. He even called…
Knoxville-(WDEF-TV) When you inherit a football team that went 4-8 last season, you expect some growing pains. And that's a tough reality for new Vols head coach Jeremy Pruitt. He was apparently so disappointed with the play in the Orange…
Vols coach Jeremy Pruitt wants a big crowd on Rocky Top for Saturday's Orange and White spring game. Nebraska sold out their spring game for their new head coach, and Pruitt would love to enjoy the same feeling. Said Pruitt:"We…
(utsports.com) KNOXVILLE – University of Tennessee Chancellor Beverly Davenport announced Thursday that Director of Athletics Phillip Fulmer has signed a four-year contract. Fulmer took over as UT's Director of Athletics on Dec. 1, 2017. "Phillip has been a great partner over…
The NCAA has proposed a new rule allowing teams to fair catch kickoffs inside their own 25. That would result in a touch back, and then the ball would be placed at the 25. The Dawgs Kirby Smart and Vols…
Last year the Vols rushing attack was next to last in the SEC. They averaged only 117 yards rushing a contest, and their leading running back from last season John Kelly, has turned pro. New head coach Jeremy Pruitt would…
(utsports.com) KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – Tennessee football head coach Jeremy Pruitt stressed the importance of details following spring practice No. 11 on Thursday at Haslam Field. The Vols, who donned full pads on a sunny evening in the mid-70s, will hold…
(utsports.com) KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee football team continues to have players experiment at new positions in an effort to find the best fits for the 2018 season. The Vols held their 10th practice of the spring on Tuesday at…
(utsports.com) KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – Tennessee football head coach Jeremy Pruitt said he was pleased with the offense’s response following Tuesday’s practice at Haslam Field. The Vols were in full pads for their seventh practice of the spring on a windy,…
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Tennessee Volunteers continuing their spring practices in Knoxville as we get ready for the Orange and White game on April 21. Saturday, some former VFL's came to check out Pruitt's progress. And Coach Pruitt says…
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Tennessee forward Admiral Schofield has decided to enter his name into the NBA draft without hiring an agent, which gives him the option to return for his senior season. Schofield tweeted Thursday that "Coach (Rick) Barnes…
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Tennessee and Memphis have agreed to renew their basketball rivalry starting next season. The Volunteers and Tigers will play Dec. 15 at Memphis' FedEx Forum in the first meeting between the programs since the 2012-13 season.…
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – Jobs are wide open and position battles continue as the Tennessee football team began its second week of spring practice on Tuesday at Haslam Field. UT head coach Jeremy Pruitt told media following the Vols’ second practice…
Tennessee and Memphis plan to renew their in-state basketball rivalry next season. The two teams haven't played since 2013. Tennessee leads the all-time series 14-11, although the Tigers have won the last three meeting. The series will tip off next year…
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Tennessee has agreed to pay former athletic director John Currie $2.5 million as part of a settlement reached less than four months after he was suspended in the midst of a football coaching search. Currie already…
(utsports.com) KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Volunteers held their first football practice of the Jeremy Pruitt era on Tuesday at Haslam Field, marking the beginning of the spring season. The Vols will practice 15 times over five weeks, culminating with…
(utsports.com) KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – Tennessee hosted its annual Pro Day on Monday morning, as several draft-eligible Vols showcased their talents in front of NFL scouts, coaches and executives. In total, 22 Vols participated in workouts throughout the day: Elliott Berry, Evan…
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. -- Senior center Mercedes Russell logged her 46th career double-double with 21 points and 14 rebounds to lead Tennessee, but it wasn't enough as the No. 12/13 Lady Vols (25-8) fell to No. 13/12 Oregon State (25-7), 66-59,…
DALLAS (UT Athletics) -- No. 3 seed Tennessee's season came to an end on Saturday night, as the Vols suffered a heartbreaking loss to 11th-seeded Loyola-Chicago, 63-62, in the second round of the NCAA Tournament. The Vols (26-9) made one…
(WDEF) - We saw history in the NCAA tournament on Friday night. UMBC upset Virginia, becoming the first 16 seed to ever beat a number one seed in the Big Dance. Third seeded Tennessee hopes to avoid that kind of…