December 2017

Vols Add JUCO All-American Johnson, Finish with 14 Early Signees

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee football program added a 14th member to its 2018 Early Signing Class on Wednesday after one of the nation’s top junior college recruits, Jahmir Johnson, announced he will join the Vols next year. Johnson signed his National Letter of Intent (NLI) last week during the Early Signing Period, but waited to announce his…

December 28, 2017

Tennessee Vols Football, Vols Football Recruiting
FreakNotes: Wrap on recruiting weekend; Lady Vols’ big win

It was a gigantic weekend for Tennessee: the men’s basketball team defeated Lipscomb on Saturday and the Lady Vols took down second-ranked Texas at the arena on Sunday (which was a fantastic basketball game, by the way). The Vols also hosted a handful of football visitors on campus and Jeremy Pruitt and staff continue to…

December 11, 2017

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FreakNotes: Pruitt offers two of nations top five CBs; Hoops Hype

It’s been a great weekend for the Tennessee Vols so far. The basketball team improved to 7-1 and Jeremy Pruitt and his staff hosted a handful of official visitors, while continuing to flood top prospects around the country with offers, including two of the top five cornerbacks in the nation. Let’s get to it. Some…

December 10, 2017

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FreakNotes: Chris Weinke added to Pruitt’s staff; MOAR Recruiting!

I woke up this morning, a little disappointed that there were no coaching rumors to follow. While staff positions still remain to be filled, both major coordinators have been hired, according to reports (even though Tennessee hasn’t announced anything official, oddly). I found myself wondering when spring practice starts, but quickly realized it’s too far…

December 9, 2017

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FreakNotes: Pruitt hits the ground running, up late offering prospects

I’m all in on Jeremy Pruitt. When this coaching search began, he wasn’t my first choice. He wasn’t my second or even my third choice. But he checks almost all of the boxes, and because he took the job, we know he wants to be here. If you hate the hire, blame Haslam, Currie, Davenport…

December 8, 2017

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JEREMY PRUITT NAMED TENNESSEE’S HEAD FOOTBALL COACH

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — University of Tennessee, Knoxville Chancellor Beverly Davenport and Director of Athletics Phillip Fulmer introduced Jeremy Pruitt as the new head football coach of the Tennessee Volunteers on Thursday at the Peyton Manning Locker Room inside Neyland Stadium. The university and Pruitt have agreed to a six-year contract with annual compensation of $3.8…

December 7, 2017

Tennessee Vols Football
Jeremy Pruitt to be Introduced Thursday as Tennessee’s Next Head Football Coach

University of Tennessee, Knoxville Chancellor Beverly Davenport and Director of Athletics Phillip Fulmer will hold a press conference Thursday at 6:05 p.m. ET in the Peyton Manning Locker Room to introduce Jeremy Pruitt as Tennessee’s next head football coach. “Six days ago, I mentioned several attributes that I sought to find in the next…

December 7, 2017

Tennessee Vols Football
FreakNotes: Coaching search expected to wrap up this week

Today we start a new week, one that should bring closure to Tennessee’s football coaching search. Multiple reports suggest that Tennessee is likely to have a new coach in place by the weekend. And with there, here’s today’s edition of FreakNotes. Chances are you’ve likely seen it by now, but if not, be sure to…

December 4, 2017

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FreakNotes: Sunday recap as the coaching search resets

It’s hard to believe it was only one week ago today that the Greg Schiano news broke. So much has happened since then, it seems like a work of fiction. But the coaching search resets this weekend as Tennessee named Phillip Fulmer as athletics director on Friday. Here’s a recap of a few things you…

December 3, 2017

Tennessee Vols Football
Phillip Fulmer Appointed To Lead Tennessee Athletics

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — University of Tennessee, Knoxville, Chancellor Beverly Davenport announced the appointment of Phillip Fulmer as acting director of athletics on Friday. “Phillip Fulmer will begin serving as athletic director effective immediately,” Davenport said. “I have taken these steps in the best interest of the university.” “I am confident that Phillip understands the need to support our student-athletes and our commitment…

December 1, 2017

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Month: December 2017