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    • BallerVols look to slay Cinderella Ohio #

      PROVIDENCE, R.I. -- Vols wearing same look as prior to San Diego State game in warmups - is that good? Last time, you'll recall, J.P. Prince and Melvin Goins were the only guys in orange taking deep breaths in a defensive win over the Aztecs Thursday night. Today, I expect ...

      Posted: March 20, 2010 at 4 p.m.

    • BallerVols play Fulmer-style basketball #

      PROVIDENCE, R.I. -- The seeding, the ranking and the point spread will show Tennessee as the favorite over Ohio Saturday afternoon. But the Vols are an underdog in their own respect, and have been since Jan. 1 when four players were suspended and the team's best player was ultimately dismissed. ...

      Posted: March 19, 2010 at 11:30 a.m.

    • Griffith: Vols tangle with Aztecs, season on the line #

      PROVIDENCE, R.I. -- I couldn't help but overhear Bruce Pearl doing an ESPN phone interview on Monday. "There will be more higher seeds win this year than ever,'' Pearl said. So far, that certainly seems to be the case. Pearl just has to make sure his 6th-seeded Vols aren't among ...

      Posted: March 18, 2010 at 6:30 p.m.

    • UT players dealing with embarrassing loss #

      NASHVILLE - The Tennessee players did their best to take Saturday's 74-45 thrashing in stride, but the Vols' disappointment was obvious. "There's a lot of anger inside, because that wasn't Tennessee basketball,'' UT sophomore Scotty Hopson said. "We'll take a chip on our shoulder out of this game going into ...

      Posted: March 13, 2010 at 7:30 p.m.

    • Tired Tennessee takes on Cats and Crazy Crowd #

      NASHVILLE - Tennessee fans worried about the Vols' legs going away today against Kentucky aren't alone. UT coach Bruce Pearl has the same concerns entering into today's 1 p.m. tip against Kentucky. "The trainers told me we wouldn't have a problem the second game....tomorrow will be tougher, the third game ...

      Posted: March 13, 2010 at 1 p.m.

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      Some March UpdatesBicycle Rentals on Volunteer Landing will start back up sometime late March 2010 or early April 2010. Visit outdoorknoxville.com for updates. Tell your visiting friends this Spring!Another March event:Volunteer opportunities with the Covenant Health Knoxville Marathon as a Course Marshall cyclist may be available. I was a bicyclist ...

      Posted: March 1, 2010 at 12:01 a.m.

    • Bike Advocacy Options #

      Do you wish it were easier and safer to bike in our community? Here's your chance to help out with the Bicycle Program's efforts! Let me know if you can assist with any of these projects:1. Work on a safety/education campaign that has been planned by the Bicycle Advisory Committee, ...

      Posted: March 1, 2010 at 12:01 a.m.

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      SMART TRIPS Making plans for Smart Trips Month 2010! What was your favorite event from last year? The First Friday Art Bus, Bike to Work Day, How Many Can You Fit in a Fit, or the Jack Neely walk?

      Posted: March 1, 2010 at 12:01 a.m.

    • Henley Bridge meeting #

      Great turnout at the public meeting last night! About 50 people were there and only one person spoke against the bike lanes (because he thought it was too dangerous for bicyclists to be on the road). I saw a lot of the bike community there--thanks for coming out! Sounds like ...

      Posted: March 1, 2010 at 12:01 a.m.

    • Bike-friendly legislation #

      A great bill was introduced yesterday in Tennessee legislature. Everyone should contact their state senators and representatives to let them know your thoughts!*SB 3057 by Woodson ( HB 3131 by Brooks H) Traffic Safety - As introduced, authorizes bicycles to proceed through intersections with inoperative vehicle detection devices due to ...

      Posted: March 1, 2010 at 12:01 a.m.

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    • Urbie and Sunshine Vol. 2 #

      So, we’ve got a new special that we decided to unveil. Last week was the premiere strip of the greatest thing to hit the interwebs since 2 girls and a cup. It’s the (sort of) animated adventures of Urbie Masters and Sunshine Griffin! It is our take on a Cali ...

      Posted: March 7, 2010 at 1:30 p.m.

    • Now what do we call ourselves? #

      There was a lot of talk when Fulmer was let go that we should change our names to Kiffin’s Visor, or Kiffin’s Big Mouth, or Kiffin’s Turncoating Ass… We now welcome Vince Derek Dooley as the next coach of the Tennessee Volunteers. Honestly, before today, we didn’t even know that ...

      Posted: Feb. 21, 2010 at 1:30 p.m.

    • Sourcing #

      One interesting side effect of looking for a new coach (again), is that with the advent of the internet, any Billy Bob Computer User (yes, we realize that that was a bit stereotypically stereotypical… and yes, we realize that “stereotypically stereotypical” isn’t a permeating syllogism) can “lawg on to the ...

      Posted: Feb. 14, 2010 at 1 p.m.

    • Fallout #

      Well, we hear a certain rotund coach still needs a job. OK, so, moving on from the turncoat. We here at Fulmer’s Belly have spoken at length about who we would like as our shiny new coach. Interestingly, if anything has happened, this has completely galvanized the Tennessee community against ...

      Posted: Feb. 14, 2010 at 1 p.m.

    • Update… #

      So, just to update. The Tennessee coaching gossip carousel has gone from “zomg, it might be these coaches” to “we have just hired…” so and so coach. So if we are to believe in the internet posts, Tennessee now has approximately 9 head coaches, which I suppose, is a better ...

      Posted: Feb. 14, 2010 at 1 p.m.

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    • Lady Vols, Georgia split pair of slugfests #

      Tennessee's pitching staff played with fire in the late innings of a 5-4 win in game one of Saturday's doubleheader against visiting Georgia. It got burned late in the second game.

      Posted: March 20, 2010 at 11 p.m.

    • Two-out runs cost Vols, 10-7 #

      COLUMBIA, S.C. - Tennessee fought back from a five-run deficit Saturday afternoon at Carolina Stadium, but the Vols weren't able to knock all of the fight out of South Carolina.

      Posted: March 20, 2010 at 11 p.m.

    • Strange: Long and short of it: Lady Vols a tall tale #

      Sometimes first impressions are the real thing. So it was Saturday at a first-round NCAA women's tournament game at Thompson-Boling Arena. The introduction of the starting lineups emphasized the difference in scale between No. 1 seed Tennessee and No. 16 seed Austin Peay.

      Posted: March 20, 2010 at 11 p.m.

    • Adams: Perimeter defense 'terrific' #

      PROVIDENCE, R.I. - Ohio guard Armon Bassett was desperately looking for an opening on the perimeter as his team struggled to stay within single digits of Tennessee in the last six minutes Saturday afternoon.

      Posted: March 20, 2010 at 10 p.m.

    • For Ohio, tough play no funny Bone #

      PROVIDENCE, R.I. - Tennessee junior Josh Bone had played two minutes over the past 11 games entering Saturday's game.

      Posted: March 20, 2010 at 10 p.m.

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    • Knoxville 2-1 heading into Huntsville Match in AL #

      On March 6th, the Possums will head to Huntsville, AL to try and avenge last years losses to Huntsville. Knoxville is 2-1 and Huntsville is 1-2 on the season.

      Posted: March 1, 2010 at 12:01 a.m.

    • Knoxville defeats Chattanooa 32-19 #

      On a crisp Saturday afternoon Chattanooga traveled to Knoxville in the second meeting of the season. Both teams came out running. KRFC established good rucking and scrums as Chattanooga’s backs applied steady pressure to the Possum backline. The first half score was 18-7 with Knoxville taking the advantage. The second ...

      Posted: March 1, 2010 at 12:01 a.m.

    • New KRFC Gear! #

      Legend Fitness has teamed up with KRFC to deliver a new 1/4 zip grey top for Spring 2010. Cost $20. Thursday at practice.

      Posted: March 1, 2010 at 12:01 a.m.

    • Full Slate of Rugby this Saturday! #

      Saturday February 27 Possum Park will play host to Rugby matches all day long. The first action will see the Knoxville Minx take on the Memphis women at 11am. The Possums then host Chattanooga at 1pm. And to round out the day the UT Womens Rugby Club will take the ...

      Posted: March 1, 2010 at 12:01 a.m.

    • Possums go to Alabama….and get Hammered 27-3 #

      It was another hard hitting match on Saturday against the Montgomery Yellowhammers RFC. Last year the Possums wore out the Yellowed Hammers taking the home victory. This year proved tougher. Weather was finally not a factor as it was 65 degrees for kickoff. After a botched opening kick-off by the ...

      Posted: March 1, 2010 at 12:01 a.m.

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    • Martin among new inductees #

      The 2010 TSSAA Hall of Fame inductees have been selected, and Oak Ridge will finally be represented. Twelve new members will be inducted into the TSSAA Hall of Fame and legenday sports figure Ben Martin is among that class.  

      Posted: March 1, 2010 at 12:01 a.m.

    • Path to spring glory begins today #

      While conditioning has been going on for some time, the TSSAA mandates that today official practice can begin for track and field, baseball, tennis, softball and boys’ soccer — all making up a busy spring sports season.  

      Posted: March 1, 2010 at 12:01 a.m.

    • Wildcats a dangerous bunch #

      It's been an interesting season for the Oak Ridge basketball team.  

      Posted: March 1, 2010 at 12:01 a.m.

    • It’s Tournament Time! #

      After a regular season that flew by, the Oak Ridge Wildcats and Lady Wildcats are prepared for the beginning of the District 3-3A tournament — and both teams seem to be playing quality basketball at the perfect time.  

      Posted: March 1, 2010 at 12:01 a.m.

    • No basketball tonight #

      Snow has brought an end to the regular-season for Oak Ridge basketball.

      Posted: March 1, 2010 at 12:01 a.m.

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    • Former Vol Notes #

      -Ask Eric Berry who is the best tailback he saw during his three years at Tennessee and he'll give you a somewhat predictable answer. The All-American quickly says, "Montario Hardesty", his former teammate. I can roll with that. It's one of the many factors that make Berry so likeable. Then, ...

      Posted: March 16, 2010 at 1 p.m.

    • Another Aaron Green #

      In honor of March Madness, here's some incredible highlight footage of Tennessee prospect Aaron Green. And, no, not the former UT basketball player. This Green has talent. Just kidding Aaron.

      Posted: March 11, 2010 at 5:30 p.m.

    • Vols in the Hunt? #

      While there hasn't been confirmation, Tennessee is reportedly among three schools that have offered a scholarship to wide receiver Devin Clarke from Sebring (Fla.) High School. North Carolina and South Florida have also made offers to Clarke. "I'm just open-minded right now," Clarke told InsideTheU.com. "I'm just keeping my eyes ...

      Posted: March 10, 2010 at 4:30 p.m.

    • Running National Signing Day Blog #

      unior college linebacker Glen Stanley has signed with Southern Cal. While Markeith Ambles' father, Keith Ambles, told the News Sentinel late Tuesday that his son may wait until after National Signing Day to announce his decision, Ambles posted on his twitter account that he woke up feeling good about the ...

      Posted: March 7, 2010 at 1:30 p.m.

    • Signing Times... #

      Here are some of the signing times for Tennessee's football prospects on National Signing Day. Govolsxtra.com will be updating this list as times become available... 7-7:30 am - Zach Fulton 8 am - Marcques Dixon 8:30 am - Eddrick Loften 9 am - John Probst 9:45 am - Da'Rick Rogers ...

      Posted: March 7, 2010 at 1:30 p.m.

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    • Hoopster Alyssia Brewer Named Lady Vol Athlete of the Week #

      University of Tennessee sophomore basketball player Alyssia Brewer was named Lady Vol Athlete of the Week for the first time this season after being named Southeastern Conference Tournament Most Valuable Player as the Lady Vols claimed their 14th SEC Tournament title with wins over Ole Miss, 76-51, Vanderbilt, 68-49, and ...

      Posted: March 8, 2010 at 3:09 p.m.

    • Double Up: Lady Vols Win SEC Tournament #

      Tennessee defeated Kentucky 70-62 to win the SEC tournament and regular season title for the first time since 2000.

      Posted: March 7, 2010 at 9:03 p.m.

    • Lady Vols Down Vandy to Earn Spot in SEC Final #

      Alyssia Brewer and Angie Bjorklund led the Lady Vols to a 68-49 win over Vanderbilt on Saturday afternoon to earn a spot in Sunday's SEC Tournament final for the 19th time in school history.

      Posted: March 6, 2010 at 6 p.m.

    • Lady Vols Start SEC Tournament with Rout of Ole Miss #

      Tennessee opened the SEC Tournament with a 76-51 victory over ninth-seeded Ole Miss on Friday afternoon in Duluth, Ga.

      Posted: March 5, 2010 at 2:30 p.m.

    • Four Lady Vols Earn SEC Basketball Awards #

      Four University of Tennessee Lady Vol basketball players were honored today as the Southeastern Conference announced its 2010 women's basketball awards as voted on by the league coaches.

      Posted: March 2, 2010 at 2 p.m.

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    • Vols Fight Back but Can't Hold On in 10-7 Defeat to No. 16 South Carolina #

      For the second straight day, the University of Tennessee baseball team (10-9, 0-2) battled back from an early deficit only to see South Carolina (15-4, 2-0) answer right back to claim victory, as the Volunteers fell 10-7 to the Gamecocks in front of 7,813 Saturday afternoon at Carolina Stadium in ...

      Posted: March 20, 2010 at 9:30 p.m.

    • Tennessee Drops SEC Opener to No. 16 South Carolina, 4-2 #

      Despite another stellar start by junior Bryan Morgado, the University of Tennessee baseball team (10-8, 0-1) was unable to overcome a pair of runs in the eighth, falling 4-2 to No. 16 South Carolina (14-4, 1-0) in both team's Southeastern Conference opener Friday night at Carolina Stadium in Columbia, S.C. ...

      Posted: March 20, 2010 at 12:30 a.m.

    • Vols Open SEC Slate on the Road at No. 16 South Carolina #

      The University of Tennessee baseball team (10-7) will open the Southeastern Conference portion of its schedule this weekend when it travels to Carolina Stadium in Columbia, S.C., to take on No. 16 South Carolina. The Vols and Gamecocks will square off at 7 p.m. on Friday, 4 p.m. Saturday afternoon ...

      Posted: March 18, 2010 at 11:30 p.m.

    • Radar Love: Steckenrider Brings Big Arm to the Mound from Outfield #

      The Tennessee roster lists Drew Steckenrider as an outfielder. When the freshman takes the mound, though, the radar gun tells a different story.

      Posted: March 18, 2010 at 9:30 p.m.

    • Vols Score Early and Often in 13-2 Rout of Morehead State #

      In its final tune-up before beginning the Southeastern Conference portion of its schedule, the University of Tennessee baseball team (10-7) scored early and often en route to a 13-2 triumph over Morehead State on St. Patrick's Day at Lindsey Nelson Stadium. The Volunteers scored 10 runs in the first two ...

      Posted: March 18, 2010 at 12 a.m.

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