Month: May 2014

  • Tariq Owens signs with Tennessee

    Class of 2014 Maryland forward Tariq Owens (Scout 4-star, top 100) committed to and signed with Tennessee this afternoon, becoming the eighth member of the signing class. The 6-foot-10, 210-pound forward was released from the letter of intent he signed with Ohio University due to a coaching change. He will enroll and Tennessee this summer…

  • Darius Thompson will not return

    Tennessee point guard Darius Thompson is heading to Virginia, according to his father. “Yes he’s going to UVA,” Lonnie Thompson texted the News Sentinel. Thompson posted earlier on Twitter: “I had an amazing freshman year… And that’s why it’s hard to say goodbye…..” Thompson requested and received a release from Donnie Tyndall on May 5th. Forum discussion: Darius…

  • Two new cornerback offers on the board this morning

    Tennessee has a couple of new offers of note on the table this morning. JUCO cornerback Justin Martin from Northeastern Oklahoma A&M was offered by the Vols, according to Paul Fortenberry. Originally from Nashville, Tennessee, Martin also has offers this week from Memphis and Ole Miss. He is rated a 3-star prospect by Rivals.com. Forum…

  • A.J. Johnson named to Lott Impact Trophy Watch List

    Tennessee senior linebacker A.J. Johnson has been named to the Lott IMPACT Trophy Watch List for the second consecutive year. The award is presented to the defensive player who has the biggest impact on his team on and off the field: Integrity, Maturity, Performance, Academics, Community and Tenacity. The winner will be announced on December…