January 2015

Nathan Peterman transferring to Pitt

Tennessee redshirt-junior quarterback Nathan Peterman is transferring to Pittsburgh, according to Panther247. As a graduate transfer, he will be eligible to play immediately in 2015. Just three weeks ago, then offensive coordinator Mike Bajakian indicated that Peterman wasn’t expected to transfer. However, Bajakian has since accepted a position with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers as quarterbacks coach.…

January 31, 2015

Tennessee Vols Football

Jim Chaney, Mike Bajakian, Nathan Peterman
Arian Foster says he received $40-50k while at Tennessee

In a radio interview on The Dan LeBatard Show yesterday, Arian Foster claimed he received $40,000-$50,000 from boosters during his playing days at Tennessee from 2004-2008. From an article by Dustin Dopirak: “You have people help you out here and there,” Foster said Thursday on the Dan LeBatard show. “Boosters and alumni and ex-players, they all know…

January 30, 2015

Former Football Vols, Tennessee Vols Football

Aaron Hayden, Arian Foster, Charlie Garner, Ryan Karl
Quarte Sapp commits to Tennessee

Tennessee picked up commitment 29 in the class of 2015 on Thursday afternoon when Alpharetta, GA (Milton) linebacker Quarte Sapp pledged his commitment to the Vols. Listed at 6-foot-2, and 200 pounds, Sapp had offers from Michigan State, Arkansas, Clemson, Florida State, Miami, Missouri and Ole Miss, among others. Sapp becomes the third linebacker commit in the…

January 29, 2015

Vols Football Recruiting

Quarte Sapp
Butch on Finebaum: Trust me, I’m the caretaker of Tennessee Football

Butch Jones appeared on the Paul Finebaum Show on Wednesday, and his message was clear regarding Tennessee’s search for a new offensive coordinator: “Trust me, I’m the caretaker of Tennessee football,” he said. Butch Jones' message to fans regarding OC hire: "Trust me, I'm the caretaker of Tennessee Football" WATCH: http://t.co/CRIkb4YJj4 — Paul Finebaum (@finebaum) January 28, 2015…

January 28, 2015

Tennessee Vols Football

Butch Jones, Paul Finebaum
Vols lose heartbreaker at Arkansas (highlights and presser video)

After the Vols’ defense forced a much-needed turnover, Tennessee called timeout with 11.9 seconds left and Donnie Tyndall drew up the perfect play. Needing a three-pointer to tie, senior Josh Richardson penetrated and kicked out to a wide open Robert Hubbs III. The shot, which looked like it had a chance, rimmed out and the Vols fell…

January 28, 2015

Tennessee Vols Basketball
ESPN to feature Vols on National Signing Day

ESPN announced via a press release on Tuesday that Tennessee will be one of 14 schools included in its National Signing Day broadcast marathon. ESPNU will be the home for National Signing Day, its 10th consecutive year covering the start of the college football season, with 11 hours of television on Wednesday, Feb. 4 (8 a.m.…

January 27, 2015

Vols Football Recruiting
HOT: Preston Williams wears Vols’ gear to Auburn visit

If you missed it last night, this one is worth repeating. Long time Tennessee wide receiver commit Preston Williams (★★★★★) took an official visit to Auburn this past weekend, much to the dismay of many Vol fans. It seems, however, that Mr. Williams used the trip as an opportunity to recruit for Tennessee. Finally, we…

January 27, 2015

Vols Football Recruiting

Preston Williams
Butch Jones on the Berry family, Vol fans and former Vols

Here are a couple of great Butch Jones’ quotes from his Sunday night appearance on The Nation. Jones speaks on spending time with the Berry family before the bowl game and applauds the Tennessee fans who made the trek to Jacksonville. (If you somehow managed to miss the video of the Vol Walk before the TaxSlayer Bowl,…

January 6, 2015

Tennessee Vols Football

Butch Jones, Eric Berry, Peyton Manning
4-star PF Romello White commits to Tennessee

Tennessee picked up a new basketball commit on Monday evening when class of 2015 power forward Romello White committed to the Vols. White is listed at 6-foot-8, 210 pounds and attends IMG Academy in Bradenton, Florida. Ratings: 247Sports ★★★★ Rivals ★★★ ESPN ★★★★ Scout ★★★★ According to Evan Daniels of ScoutHoops.com, “Kid had a strong end to summer. Runs…

January 5, 2015

Vols Basketball Recruiting

Romello White
Donnie Tyndall Weekly Press Conference Notes

Quick notes from Donnie Tyndall’s Press Conference 1/5/15 Tennessee guard Ian Chiles, a graduate transfer from IUPUI, will have season-ending surgery on his shoulder. Chiles had tried to play through the pain, but will have surgery within the next couple weeks, according to Ben Frederickson. The injury was apparently aggravated last week in practice. In…

January 5, 2015

Tennessee Vols Basketball, Uncategorized

Month: January 2015