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    • Tough Tuesday at Pratt #

      It was the third workout of the day for half the team, the secondary of the voluntary nature for all of the players going 5-on-5. The players were tired. Tennessee is playing more defense on the basketball court than ever before, and they all know each other's moves. Still, Tuesday ...

      Posted: Aug. 31, 2010 at 7:30 p.m.

    • SwiperBoy's FootVol lyrics #

      Tennessee junior basketball player Renaldo Woolridge has done another Vols rap, this one with "Rocky Top" re-mixed into the song. Here are the lyrics: Chorus: Im talkin bout them volunteers man Yes the time is here, never fear man The dooly Era starts now, this the real change Its footvol ...

      Posted: Aug. 31, 2010 at 7:30 p.m.

    • Griffith: BallerVols match August heat in drills #

      The anticipation is building in Knoxville, with the Tennessee players bringing a sense of urgency into every workout. Monday's practice was as focused as I've seen in any preseason, with a business-like approach from each player. I'm not talking football here. It's Tennessee basketball, but not like I've ever seen ...

      Posted: Aug. 30, 2010 at 8 p.m.

    • Griffith: Rocky Top ramblings 6-21 #

      The Pilot Rocky Top League it what it is, not a lot of team defense, and players don't always get back in transition, though the defense and hustle improves each year. Still, you can see some things, if you look close enough, like.... Boo Jackson, last year's MVP of the ...

      Posted: Aug. 29, 2010 at 1:30 p.m.

    • Griffith: Furious competition between BallerVols #

      Fourteen players, 10-man rotation. The math is simple, the decisions will not be for Tennessee coach Bruce Pearl. The Vols' individual basketball workouts are underway. Four players at a time, twice a week. There was a time that wouldn't be worth much more than a yawn in Knoxville. But that ...

      Posted: Aug. 28, 2010 at 10 p.m.

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    • Exciting Progress! #

      We are in the midst of giving a "Sharing the Road with Bicyclists" presentation to all Knox County high school drivers education classes. It would not be possible without the dedication of eleven volunteers! We present in teams of two. Each school takes an entire day of work, so you ...

      Posted: Aug. 29, 2010 at 1:01 p.m.

    • Neighborhood Bike Ride #

      Saturday, October 2, 2010Free safety checks begin at 9 a.m.Ride leaves at 10 a.m.The Neighborhood Bike Ride is turning 10 this year!When we started the ride on Market Square in 2001, there wasn’t much else happening on Saturday mornings. Things have changed dramatically (for the best!), so we have decided ...

      Posted: Aug. 29, 2010 at 1:01 p.m.

    • UT Clean Commute Day breakfast #

      In support of Clean Commute Day, Friday, August 20, the UT Office of Sustainability will be providing FREE light breakfast to the first 50 faculty, staff or students who commute to campus by alternative means - walking, biking, carpooling or riding the bus. Please join us for this fun event ...

      Posted: Aug. 29, 2010 at 1:01 p.m.

    • Bike to Work Convoys #

      Want to bike in for Clean Commute Day (next Friday, Aug 20), but aren’t sure of the route or just want some company? Meet at one of these locations to join the movement. Please call 215-3815 or email kelley.segars@knoxtrans.org to RSVP. And remember to fill out this online pledge form ...

      Posted: Aug. 29, 2010 at 1:01 p.m.

    • Great bike decals...and more #

      I can't believe I haven't discovered this site before! They have reflective bike decals, bumper stickers, t-shirts...even bike-themed bottle openers.http://worldsbestbikestickers.com/

      Posted: Aug. 29, 2010 at 1:01 p.m.

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    • 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: Aug. 29, 2010 at 1 p.m.

    • Breaking News! #

      Chris Low is now reporting that Chris Low, is a candidate for the Tennessee Football job. Chris Low, a writer for ESPN reports that Chris Low, a writer for ESPN, has put his name into consideration according to a report by Chris Low from ESPN. Reprinted from WVLT via WBIR ...

      Posted: Aug. 29, 2010 at 1 p.m.

    • Speculation… #

      We need to write a couple quickie posts because there’s rampant speculation going around about certain coaching candidates. We’re gonna run down a few quickly. 1. Troy Calhoun – Depending on who you ask, this is a done deal. Please. No. First of all, the triple option is kind of… ...

      Posted: Aug. 29, 2010 at 1 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: Aug. 29, 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: Aug. 29, 2010 at 1 p.m.

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    • Adams: Vols won't come up short vs. Skyhawks #

      Tennessee's numbers will be up today. How's that for a twist?

      Posted: Sept. 3, 2010 at 10 p.m.

    • Offensive line wins over Vols with work ethic #

      The individual players on Tennessee's offensive line won't hesitate to talk about how much they have progressed since spring practice.

      Posted: Sept. 3, 2010 at 8 p.m.

    • The first engagement for Dooley #

      The recruiting class was salvaged and signed.The first spring practice is in the books, as well as training camp in August.

      Posted: Sept. 3, 2010 at 6:30 p.m.

    • A brighter outlook for Lady Vols' Charles-Furlow #

      On a late summer afternoon, Daedra Charles-Furlow sat in a comfy chair at Pratt Pavilion with sunlight streaming in a nearby window and described a much different time and place.

      Posted: Sept. 3, 2010 at 6 p.m.

    • Five Big Things for Vols against UT Martin #

      First Look: What does a Derek Dooley team look like? Fans and media are largely in the dark, so tightly has the new coach kept the Vols under wraps. Will they be physical? Will they blitz? Will they go five-wide? Will they line up in the single-wing? Will they wear ...

      Posted: Sept. 3, 2010 at 3:30 p.m.

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    • First Look: Oak Ridge at Knox Central #

      <img src="http://www.oakridger.com/archive/x863066811/g082082000000000000b50c4c5fa9a60ef2d8b55374a01e3ff74e6b100d.jpg" width="130" height="96" alt="8_31_Blade.jpg" title="8_31_Blade.jpg" align="left" /> </a> <p> Oak Ridge enters the second week of the season trying to forget a bitter loss to rival Farragut &#8212; a game the Wildcats could have easily won.<br /> &#160;</p>

      Posted: Aug. 31, 2010 at 8:31 a.m.

    • Admirals rally past Oak Ridge #

      <img src="http://www.oakridger.com/archive/x375096617/g082082000000000000337d477f0a03cc2674f2d537bfb4fd5a963b9d2b.jpg" width="130" height="82" alt="ORHS_Farragut_Football_16.jpg" title="ORHS_Farragut_Football_16.jpg" align="left" /> </a> <p> It wasn't the finish Scott Blade &#8212; head coach of the Oak Ridge Wildcats &#8212; felt his players deserved. But, the Oak Ridge Wildcats opened the 2010 campaign with a gut-wrenching overtime loss to rival Farragut 24-21 on Friday night ...

      Posted: Aug. 30, 2010 at 8:31 a.m.

    • Gorman nets a tie in first outing #

      After Kaelyn Angelo banged home a goal at the 17:48 mark of the first half, Oak Ridge head girls’ soccer coach Tom Gorman thought it would be the first of many on the night.  

      Posted: Aug. 30, 2010 at 8:31 a.m.

    • Basketball golf classic is Aug. 28 #

      The 13th annual Oak Ridge Basketball Golf Classic will be held Aug. 28 at Centennial Golf Course.  

      Posted: Aug. 29, 2010 at 1:01 p.m.

    • Wildcats hang tough against powerful Alcoa #

      Compete, compete, compete.  

      Posted: Aug. 29, 2010 at 1:01 p.m.

  • Off the Hook RSS feed for this blog

    • NBA Pearls of Wisdom #

      Tennessee basketball coach Bruce Pearl said he follows the NBA and international basketball to pick up tips - mostly on defense. Pearl said he is particularly fond of the Utah Jazz. Yet Pearl's heart has long pulled for the Boston Celtics. That means he's seen quite a bit of Celtics' ...

      Posted: Aug. 29, 2010 at 1:30 p.m.

    • John Brown Update... #

      I know there are a lot of rumors swirling about John Brown and his eligibility. I'm told by someone close to the junior college defensive tackle that he is currently taking a mini-term class at Northeast Mississippi Community College. If he passes the class, he will enroll at Tennessee for ...

      Posted: Aug. 29, 2010 at 1:30 p.m.

    • Orange and White Visitors #

      Here's a list of visitors scheduled to visit UT for Saturday's Orange and White Game: Alexander, Kwon Anderson, Rodney Anderson, Rory Antoine, Alexandro Batiste, Deonte' Bridges, O'Shae Calloway, Dedrick Carson, Allan Crump, Raiques Curtis, Kristofer Elston, Trae Flint, Michael Fulton, Zach Gamble, Pat Gaston, Joey Harris, Christian Hayes, Jesse Holt, ...

      Posted: Aug. 29, 2010 at 1:30 p.m.

    • Majors On Dooley #

      There's not much better for an SEC football fan than talking the sport with Johnny Majors. Here are some of his thoughts from a recent conversation. On Derek Dooley coaching at UT even though his father, Vince Dooley, coached at Georgia for 25 years: "I'd say a lot of people ...

      Posted: Aug. 29, 2010 at 1:30 p.m.

    • Stephens Talks #

      I just spoke to former Tennessee quarterback Nick Stephens about his decision to leave UT's program. Here's a transcript of that conversation: Why did you decide to leave UT's football team? I don't want to make it sound like a pity story but I've been through a lot of changes ...

      Posted: Aug. 29, 2010 at 1:30 p.m.

  • The Daily Times: Sports RSS feed for this blog

    • Alcoa hosts Loudon in opening district clash #

      Now it's time to move on for both Alcoa (2-0) and Loudon when the two teams meet tonight, 7:30 kickoff, at Goddard Field.

      Posted: Sept. 3, 2010 at 9:31 a.m.

    • Woods looks to keep going at FedEx Cup #

      A chart of FedEx Cup standings at the Deutsche Bank Championship showed Tiger Woods at the top, not unusual considering he has won the cup and its $10 million prize every year he has played. This chart was different.

      Posted: Sept. 3, 2010 at 9:31 a.m.

    • Vols look for special teams test from UT-Martin #

      Tennessee’s new special teams coach, Eric Russell, really doesn’t know what to expect from Tennessee-Martin this weekend. For a special teams unit that’s worked hard to improve after struggling in recent years, the uncertainty will be a good test.

      Posted: Sept. 3, 2010 at 9:31 a.m.

    • Former Maryville standout can’t wait to play UT #

      The University of Tennessee was only one of Stephen Shiver’s two favorite college football teams throughout his childhood, but he spent plenty of fall Saturdays cheering for the Volunteers with his uncle and father inside Neyland Stadium.

      Posted: Sept. 3, 2010 at 9:31 a.m.

    • No Brees, little Chris Johnson in Saints-Titans matchup #

      Welcome to the NFL’s final preseason game where timing is everything, and the clock already has started ticking toward the Saints’ regular season opener on Sept. 9.

      Posted: Sept. 2, 2010 at 3:30 a.m.

  • UTLadyVols.com: Basketball RSS feed for this blog

    • Meet Your Seats at TBA #

      Tennessee Athletics invites fans to "Meet Your Seats" at Thompson-Boling Arena on Tuesday, September 7 from 3-7 p.m. Fans will have the opportunity to take a first-hand look at available seats in the arena and have the chance to purchase 2010-11 men's and women's basketball season tickets.

      Posted: Sept. 3, 2010 at 4 p.m.

    • Video: DeMoss Talks Returning to UT #

      Lady Vol assistant basketball coach Mickie DeMoss talked to UTLadyVols.com on Tuesday during individual workouts at Pratt Pavilion.

      Posted: Aug. 31, 2010 at 8:30 p.m.

    • Lady Vol Hoops To Co-Host ESPN GameDay #

      The Lady Vol hoops team will be part of the College GameDay Driven by State Farm® series' first-ever doubleheader on Jan 15, 2011, in Knoxville.Taber Spani Interview After First Workout

      Posted: Aug. 29, 2010 at 1 p.m.

    • Atlanta Dream to Play in Cookeville #

      Tickets for the May 9 exhibition are $10 each and available at the TTU Athletics Ticket Office in Eblen Center or by calling (931) 372-3940.

      Posted: Aug. 29, 2010 at 1 p.m.

    • 42 UT Freshmen Earn Academic Honors #

      Tennessee's 2009-10 freshman class contributed 42 members to the 2010 SEC Freshman Academic Honor Roll, as announced Monday by Commissioner Mike Slive.

      Posted: Aug. 29, 2010 at 1 p.m.

  • UTSports.com: Baseball RSS feed for this blog

    • Vol Baseball to Participate in Light the Night Walk to Help Raise Money for Leukemia & Lymphoma Society #

      For the fourth consecutive year, the University of Tennessee baseball team will help raise funds for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society and participate in the Light the Night Walk on the UT campus at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 21.

      Posted: Sept. 1, 2010 at 2:30 p.m.

    • Vols in the Pros Update #

      With the mid-way point of the 2010 MLB season nearing and numerous minor league teams just getting underway, UTSports.com takes a look at the former Volunteer players currently in professional baseball. Below is the third installment of how the Orange and White is faring on the next level - complete ...

      Posted: Aug. 29, 2010 at 1:30 p.m.

    • Signees Earn HS All-American Accolades #

      Fresh off of leading Farragut High School to its third consecutive Class AAA state championship, former Admiral teammates and University of Tennessee baseball signees Ethan Bennett and Nick Williams have been tabbed 2010 Louisville Slugger High School All Americans, as selected by Collegiate Baseball.

      Posted: Aug. 29, 2010 at 1:30 p.m.

    • A Rocky Top Homecoming #

      Former Vol Ty'Relle Harris is back in East Tennessee playing baseball with a "T" on his hat once again, only this time for the Chicago Cubs' Double-A affiliate, the Tennessee Smokies.

      Posted: Aug. 23, 2010 at 11:30 a.m.

    • 42 UT Freshmen Earn Academic Honors #

      Tennessee's 2009-10 freshman class contributed 42 members to the 2010 SEC Freshman Academic Honor Roll, as announced Monday by Commissioner Mike Slive.

      Posted: Aug. 22, 2010 at 1:30 p.m.

  • UTSports.com: Basketball RSS feed for this blog

    • Meet Your Seats at TBA #

      With the 2010-11 men's and women's basketball seasons right around the corner, Tennessee Athletics invites fans to "Meet Your Seats" at Thompson-Boling Arena on Tuesday, September 7 from 3-7 p.m.

      Posted: Sept. 3, 2010 at 4 p.m.

    • Examining Vols Hoops Schedule #

      Tennessee's 2010-11 basketball schedule features numerous noteworthy storylines in non-conference play. Here are just a few to ponder, as the Vols' first exhibition game is just 64 days away.

      Posted: Aug. 31, 2010 at 7:30 p.m.

    • Basketball Vols Already on the Grind #

      The Tennessee basketball team started fall individual workouts in preparation for the 2010-11 season this week. The Volunteers, led by sixth-year head coach Bruce Pearl, are coming off the program's first-ever NCAA Elite Eight appearance and are the winningest team in the Southeastern Conference over the past five years.

      Posted: Aug. 29, 2010 at 1 p.m.

    • Hopson Named to USA Select Team #

      After spending the early portion of this week at the LeBron James Skills Academy in Akron, Ohio, Tennessee rising junior Scotty Hopson was one of 20 elite collegians named Thursday to the USA Basketball Men's Select Team that will train against the 2010 USA Basketball Men's National Team during its ...

      Posted: Aug. 29, 2010 at 1 p.m.

    • Skylar McBee Reflects on China Trip #

      Skylar McBee wasn't sure how his stomach--typically stuffed with meat and potatoes--would handle a hearty helping of cow intestines washed down with a side of duck blood.

      Posted: Aug. 29, 2010 at 1 p.m.

  • UTSports.com: Football RSS feed for this blog

    • Derek Dooley: Embracing Tradition #

      For the Tennessee football program, Saturdays in Knoxville mean more than just a football game.

      Posted: Sept. 3, 2010 at 6:30 p.m.

    • Neyland Renovations Offer 'Wow' Effect #

      Tennessee fans are encouraged to arrive early for Saturday's football season opener against UT Martin. And not just to beat the traffic.

      Posted: Sept. 3, 2010 at 6 p.m.

    • Live Chat with Nick Reveiz #

      Linebacker Nick Reveiz will participate in a live chat Friday morning at 11:15 a.m., exclusively on UTSports.com.

      Posted: Sept. 3, 2010 at 9:30 a.m.

    • Dooley Announces Vol Walk Modifications #

      Tennessee head coach Derek Dooley announced that the football team's Vol Walk pregame tradition will be modified to include more fans and to pay homage to the Volunteer Statue.

      Posted: Sept. 3, 2010 at 9:30 a.m.

    • Vols-UT Martin on Pay-Per-View #

      DISH Network, DirecTV and AT&T; U-Verse announced their state of Tennessee channel numbers for Tennessee's game Saturday against UT Martin.

      Posted: Sept. 3, 2010 at 9:30 a.m.

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