Archive for the 'Lady Vols' Category

Brittany Jackson waived

Tuesday, May 6th, 2008

That’s right, today’s blog post is about a former Lady Vol basketball player. Why? I’m not sure any Lady Vol aside from Candace Parker has ever been the recipient of as much message board and blog chatter as Brittany Jackson [a quick search of the Volnation forums returned 92 threads].

Candace Parker and Lady Vols: Champions again!

Wednesday, April 9th, 2008

The Lady Vols came out of the gate firing on Tuesday night. Shannon Bobbit hit a couple of early three pointers to put Tennessee up early and the outcome was never really in question.

The final: Tennessee 64 Stanford 48.

Baseball Vols Advance

Thursday, May 24th, 2007

Exceptional pitching from the Commodores, that’s what we were supposed to see on Wednesday night. Instead, Tennessee proved that they have great pitching of their own.

Candace Parker is Hot

Wednesday, May 16th, 2007

That seems to be the consensus around the country - Candace Parker is hot. Not only did she make People magazine’s 100 Most Beautiful People list, we were told earlier this week that she is now engaged to be married - to Sheldon Williams no less.

Phil Fulmer Makes Too Much Money

Thursday, May 3rd, 2007

According to a Jimmy Hyams, Phillip Fulmer makes too much money and Bruce Pearl doesn’t make enough. That’s right, Jimmy Hyams wrote it and and it surprises me. The numbers don’t surprise me but the fact the fact that Hyams wrote it does.

Tennessee APR

Wednesday, May 2nd, 2007

The University of Tennessee men’s and women’s athletics departments announced on Wednesday academic progress rates (APR) for student-athletes.

Candace Parker Sports Illustrated

Sunday, April 15th, 2007

Last week, it was announced that Candace Parker was going to be on the cover of a commemorative issue of Sports Illustrated celebrating the Lady Vols 7th National Championship.

VOLSCARS

Wednesday, April 11th, 2007

On Tuesday, the Tennessee Athletic Department held the first annual VOLSCARS at the Knoxville Convention Center. The awards, modeled after the ESPYs, were to honor the individual and team accomplishments of both the women’s and men’s athletic departments.

Lady Vols Win Lucky Number 7

Wednesday, April 4th, 2007

Pat Summitt and the Lady Vols defeated Rutgers 59-46 to win their seventh National Championship. It’s the first since 1998.

Lady Vols Rally Past UNC

Monday, April 2nd, 2007

As Candace Parker walked off the court on Sunday night, she looked to the large contingent of Tennessee fans in the arena and held up one finger.