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Harris selected to play in Jordan Brand Classic

February 19, 2010 by VolNation Staff
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The accolades continue to accumulate for Tennessee basketball signee Tobias Harris. Just last week, Harris was named to the McDonald’s All-American team, the nation’s most prestigous high school basketball all-star game. And on Thursday, Harris was one of the 20 elite seniors selected to participate in the […] Read the full article...

Dale Ellis returns to Rocky Top

February 18, 2010 by VolNation Staff
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Bruce Pearl understands the importance of basketball history and tradition. During his tenure in Knoxville, Pearl has done a remarkable job of reuniting former great players with the program — something that had been severely lacking before his arrival. On Wednesday, that trend continued as two-time All-American […] Read the full article...

Baseball Vols poised for success

February 17, 2010 by VolNation Staff
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When Todd Raleigh stepped to the podium on Tuesday afternoon to speak about the upcoming 2010 Tennessee Vols baseball season, snow flurries filled the air, but the message couldn’t have been more sunny. Raleigh, whose team finished last season with the best record in the SEC over […] Read the full article...

Tobias Harris named McDonald’s All-American

February 12, 2010 by VolNation Staff
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Tennessee signee Tobias Harris, a 6-8 210-pound power forward from Dix Hills, NY, was named to the 2010 McDonald’s All-American team on Thursday afternoon. The game, considered the nation’s most prestigious high school basketball all-star game, will be played Wednesday, March 31 at Value City Arena in […] Read the full article...

Dooley among first-year coaches off to a good start

February 11, 2010 by VolNation Staff
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by JC Shurburtt. Here are five first-year head coaches from the Southeast that deserve a lot of credit for the recruiting classes they pulled in. Derek Dooley, Tennessee Facing the toughest of circumstances (being named head coach three weeks before national signing day), Dooley still managed to […] Read the full article...

Mike Wegzyn: local spotlight

February 11, 2010 by VolNation Staff
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When evaluating local quarterback talent, one name that has emerged on the radar is Knoxville Catholic signal-caller Mike Wegzyn. Wegzyn, who just recently moved to Knoxville from Michigan, appears to have all the tools of a legitimate division one prospect. At 6’5, 210, he is not only […] Read the full article...

Jabriel Washington is in demand

February 10, 2010 by VolNation Staff
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When you start breaking down the talent in the state of Tennessee for the class of 2011, no list would be complete without Jackson, TN (Trinity Christian Academy) athlete Jabriel Washington. In fact, some consider Washington to be one of the top prospects in the state. Currently […] Read the full article...

C.J. Johnson confirmed for Junior Day

February 9, 2010 by VolNation Staff
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Philadelphia High School linebacker C.J. Johnson is considered to be not only one of the top players in the state of Mississippi for the class of 2011, but also one of the top linebackers in the Southeast. During his junior season, Johnson registered 151 tackles (96 solo), […] Read the full article...

James Stone Commits to Tennessee on ESPNU (Video)

February 3, 2010 by VolNation Staff
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James Stone from Nashville, Tennessee announced his college choice on ESPNU Wednesday morning. Stone, the number nine offensive tackle in the nation, chose to sign with Coach Derek Dooley and Tennessee. Stone was also considering Alabama. Read the full article...

New Coach, New Challenges at Tennessee (Video)

February 3, 2010 by VolNation Staff
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Coach Derek Dooley discusses the challenges of getting such a late start on recruiting. After being named the head man in Knoxville, Dooley had just over two weeks until national signing day to pull together a coaching staff and a recruiting class. Read the full article...