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Joe Henderson is the latest to lose his stripe

Freshman defensive end Joe Henderson lost his stripe on Wednesday, according to Steve Stripling. Each player has to “earn their stripes” on Team 118, according to Butch Jones. The black stripe is placed on the helmet of every newcomer, and the players’ staff is charged with determining when it can be removed. Henderson was rated…

September 4, 2014

Tennessee Vols Football

Joe Henderson
Drew Richmond confirms 9/9 announcement date

Five-star defensive tackle Drew Richmond from Memphis University School in Memphis, Tennessee, today confirmed his announcement date via his twitter. I will be committing next Tuesday, September 9th at MUS. If any media would like to attend please contact Rebecca Greer at 901-260-1348 — Drew Richmond (@TheDream_75) September 3, 2014 The 6-foot-5, 323-pound prospect is…

September 3, 2014

Uncategorized, Vols Football Recruiting

Drew Richmond
Latest AJC SEC Power Rankings have Vols 8th

Andy Johnson of the Atlanta Journal Constitution is releasing his SEC Power Rankings every Monday during the season. Surprisingly, Tennessee ranks 8th on his list, ahead of Arkansas, Missouri, Kentucky, Florida, South Carolina and (of course) Vanderbilt. On Tennessee, Johnson wrote, “ A healthy Justin Worley makes a huge difference for the Volunteers, who played with…

September 3, 2014

Tennessee Vols Football

SEC Power Rankings
ESPN predicts SEC bowls after week one

It’s never too soon for a ridiculously early bowl projection. ESPN, as I imagine they will do each week, predicted the bowl games for each Southeastern Conference team after the first weekend. Tennessee, at the bottom of the list, projects to the Birmingham Bowl, while Georgia is considered to be in the national title hunt.…

September 3, 2014

Tennessee Vols Football
Vols receive 14 votes in latest AP College Football Poll

After an impressive 38-7 victory over Utah State on Sunday, the Vols received 14 points in the latest Associated Press college football poll. Counting up the teams outside the Top 25 and listed before Tennessee, that would put the vols as the theoretical No. 39 team in the country. Tennessee will next face Arkansas State…

September 2, 2014

Tennessee Vols Football

Vols in the polls
Jacob Gilliam out for the year

Starting left tackle Jacob Gilliam is out for the year with a torn ACL, according to Butch Jones. The fifth-year senior from Farragut High School suffered the injury in the second half of Tennessee’s game against Utah State on Sunday. Brett Kendrick and Dontavius Blair are expected to battle for the vacated position. “I feel…

September 2, 2014

Tennessee Vols Football

Jacob Gilliam
ESPN analyst comments on Neyland experience

It was a great college football environment in Neyland Stadium last night, and not just according to Tennessee fans. ESPN analyst Brock Huard was impressed by his trip to Knoxville and the 102,455 Vol-crazies in attendance. Neyland & UT, you far exceeded my expectations. #Top5VenueInCFB — Brock Huard (@BrockHuard) September 1, 2014 It’s good to…

September 1, 2014

Tennessee Vols Football

Neyland Stadium
Vol commmit Kahlil McKenzie ruled ineligible to play

Five-star defensive tackle and Tennessee commitment Kahlil McKenzie has been declared ineligible to play his senior season after transferring from De La Salle to Clayton Valley. Kahlil’s father, Reggie McKenzie says they will begin the appeal process on Monday. “Kahlil will be in attendance at Clayton Valley Charter’s opening game and will continue to support…

August 31, 2014

Vols Football Recruiting

Kahlil McKenzie
Vol quarterback commit has a stellar night

After missing his junior season with a torn labrum, class of 2015 Tennessee quarterback commitment Quinten Dormady (★★★★) lit it up on Friday night. Dormady completed 27 of 48 passes for 404 yards and five touchdowns in his team’s 38-22 victory. GREYHOUNDS WIN 38-22! Keep it rolling! #1-0 #TPD14 #LeaveALegacy — qdormady (@qdormady) August 30,…

August 30, 2014

Vols Football Recruiting

Alvin Kamara, Andrew Butcher, Jocquez Bruce, Quinten Dormady
Jordan McRae heading to NBL’s Melbourne United

Former Tennessee Vol basketball star Jordan McRae, the 58th pick in the 2014 NBA Draft, looks to be heading to Australia. McRae signed a one year deal on Friday with the National Basketball Leagues’s Melbourne United. Financial details have not been released, however. McRae told the Knoxville News Sentinel that the Sixers still own his…

August 30, 2014

Former Basketball Vols

Jordan McRae

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