Month: March 2017

  • Alvin Kamara impresses at NFL Combine

    Alvin Kamara impresses at NFL Combine

    Former Tennessee running back and future NFL Draft pick Alvin Kamara had an impressive day on Friday at the NFL combine. Kamara logged a 39.5-inch vertical jump, a 10-foot-11-inch broad jump, and ran a 4.53 40-yard dash [officially reported as 4.56]. His vertical was the best among running backs, according to Chase Goodbread. [ Forum discussion: Kamara…

  • Rocky Top Welcomes New AD John Currie

    Rocky Top Welcomes New AD John Currie

    Dr. Beverly J. Davenport, University of Tennessee-Knoxville Chancellor (Opening Statement) “Welcome, welcome, welcome! What a day! Today marks my second week, my 10th day, as the chancellor of the University of Tennessee’s flagship campus. I want to thank the system president, Joe DiPietro, for your confidence and trust in me, and of course, the board…

  • Vols Add To Offensive Coaching Staff

    Vols Add To Offensive Coaching Staff

    KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — University of Tennessee head football coach Butch Jones announced on Wednesday the addition of Kevin Beard as the Vols’ new wide receivers coach and Tony Sorrentino as an offensive quality control assistant. Beard comes to Rocky Top after coaching stops at FIU, Georgia and Miami (Fla.). He joined the FIU staff as wide receivers coach…