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Tennessee Vols Football

VOL REPORT: VOLS FOCUSED ON VOLS

March 29, 2012 by UT Sports Information

Tennessee Sports Shoulder Pads For First Time This Spring     KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – With a roster containing 95 student-athletes, it’s impossible to completely avoid distractions, but head coach Derek Dooley is focused on improving the Tennessee football team day by day. “My worries when I’m out […] Read the full article...

Gen. Neyland – 50 Facts on the 50th Anniversary

March 28, 2012 by UT Sports Information

Legendary Vols Head Coach, Athletics Director Died 50 Years Ago Today BY JOHN PAINTER and MATT MAGILL UTsports.com Fifty years ago today, Gen. Robert R. Neyland became a legend. He already was nationally known on a number of fronts: Tennessee football coach, U.S. Army military leader, NCAA […] Read the full article...

VOL REPORT: A CHANCE TO BE ‘SPECIAL’

March 27, 2012 by UT Sports Information

Linebacker A.J. Johnson Looking To Improve On Impressive Freshman Season KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – Sophomore linebacker A.J. Johnson can show up and be a good football player. Tennessee head coach Derek Dooley said as much after Tuesday’s practice at Haslam Field. It’s the unknown possibilities that lie ahead […] Read the full article...

VOL REPORT: SPRING PRACTICE UNDERWAY

March 26, 2012 by UT Sports Information

Tennessee Breaks In Haslam Field For First Time In 2012 KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – Spring football is officially underway for Tennessee as the Vols took Haslam Field for the first time in 2012 Monday morning. Although the performance wasn’t perfect, the Vols are looking forward to progressing throughout […] Read the full article...

Derek Dooley Pre-Spring Press Conference Transcript

March 26, 2012 by UT Sports Information

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – Vols head coach Derek Dooley met with the media on Sunday to talk about the start of the team’s Spring practices. Here’s what he had to say. (Opening Statement) “First of all, I’d like to apologize for making you guys come in on Sunday. […] Read the full article...

FORMER UT PLAYERS IMPRESS AT PRO DAY

March 16, 2012 by UT Sports Information

10 Former Vols Workout For 21 NFL Scouts KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – The University of Tennessee hosted Pro Timing Day on Friday afternoon at the Neyland-Thompson Sports Center, as 10 former Vols showcased their abilities in front of 21 NFL scouts. Among the former Vols that participated were […] Read the full article...

Josh Conklin Named Vols Safeties Coach

March 9, 2012 by UT Sports Information

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — University of Tennessee head football coach Derek Dooley announced Friday that the Vols have hired Josh Conklin as safeties coach. Conklin served as defensive coordinator and safeties coach at The Citadel for the last two seasons. “Josh brings successful coordinator experience and consistent secondary […] Read the full article...

Four Vols On College Football Hall Ballot

February 28, 2012 by UT Sports Information

Four former Vols are on the ballot for the College Football Hall of Fame. Former coach Phillip Fulmer is joined by Willie Gault, Bobby Majors and Paul Naumoff for the opportunity to earn a place in college football lore. NFF RELEASE Here are their thumbnail sketches from […] Read the full article...

Poole Ready For Next Question

February 28, 2012 by UT Sports Information

Former Vol Running Back Continues Prep For NFL Draft (April 26-28) By ANDREW LENTZ UTSports.com INDIANAPOLIS – When former Tennessee running back Tauren Poole spent July 21, 2011 shuffling around from room to room answering question after question at The Wynfrey Hotel in Birmingham, Ala., little did […] Read the full article...

MALIK JACKSON RELISHES NFL COMBINE EXPERIENCE

February 27, 2012 by UT Sports Information

  Former Vol Defensive Lineman Showcases Ability In Tune-Up For NFL Draft   INDIANAPOLIS – Former Tennessee defensive lineman Malik Jackson stepped on the football field Monday with something to prove, much like he did at Neyland Stadium time and time again over the past two seasons. […] Read the full article...