After interviewing former Ole Miss coach Hugh Freeze earlier this week in Memphis, Jeremy Pruitt interviewed Auburn offensive coordinator Chip Lindsey on Thursday, according to a report. Freeze and Lindsey are believed to be Pruitt’s top two choices to replace offensive coordinator Tyson Helton, who was officially hired on Tuesday as the new head coach at … Read more
Tennessee head coach Jeremy Pruitt met with Hugh Freeze on Wednesday in Memphis about the Vols’ offensive coordinator position, according to a report from Austin Price. “Sources tell Volquest that Pruitt and other members of his staff met with Freeze while recruiting the Memphis area.” Forum discussion: Pruitt has met with Freeze about OC position (Price)
Things continue to be relatively quiet on the status of Tennessee’s search for a new offensive coordinator as Jeremy Pruitt and staff have been feverishly hitting the recruiting trail this week. There were a few worthwhile tidbits that surfaced, however, including a new name to add to the hot board. With that said, here’s what … Read more
Will McBride is Tennessee’s first off-season casualty. The sophomore quarterback announced his plans to transfer on Wednesday night via Twitter. “I’ve decided it’s best for me to transfer from the University of Tennessee,” he wrote. “I’ve learned a lot in the last two years I’ve spent in Knoxville. I will always appreciate the memories I … Read more
On Monday, we learned that Tennessee offensive coordinator Tyson Helton was expected to accept the head coaching position at Western Kentucky, leaving the Vols in need of a new coach to lead its offense. While there hasn’t been much concrete news to leak out thus far, here’s everything you may have missed yesterday regarding the … Read more
Tennessee will be looking for a new offensive coordinator as Tyson Helton will be named the head coach at Western Kentucky, per multiple reports. Helton coached at Western Kentucky for two years under then head coach Jeff Brohm from 2014-15, where he served the role as offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach. Before leaving for Tennessee, he … Read more
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Volunteers dropped their final game of the regular season to Vanderbilt, 38-13, Saturday at Vanderbilt Stadium. After trading punts to start the game, the Commodores (6-6, 3-5 SEC) took a 17-0 lead heading into the half. Tennessee (5-7, 2-6 SEC) fought back to pull within 10 points in the third thanks … Read more
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Tennessee wraps up its regular-season schedule on Saturday with an in-state showdown at SEC East rival Vanderbilt in what will be a battle for bowl eligibility. Kickoff for Saturday’s game at Vanderbilt Stadium is set for 4 p.m. ET on the SEC Network. The game can also be streamed live on WatchESPN.com or … Read more
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – Tennessee closed out practice on Wednesday evening at Haslam Field as the Vols continue to prep for their final regular season game at Vanderbilt on Saturday at 4 p.m. ET on SEC Network. “It’s a great time of the year,” head coach Jeremy Pruitt said. “Growing up it was always big for the people in my … Read more
By Rachel Gunia, Tennessee Media Relations Tennessee’s strength and conditioning staff does more than train student-athletes physically, they serve as mentors on and off the field. The five-man staff consists of head strength and conditioning coach Craig Fitzgerald and assistant strength coaches A.J. Artis, Mike Farrell, Byron Jerideau and Shaq Wilson. Together, they oversee the Volunteers’ performance and are involved in everything from … Read more