Author: Freak

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — The Associated Press announced Monday afternoon that Tennessee redshirt senior quarterback Hendon Hooker was named the Southeastern Conference Offensive Player of the Year, while Vols head coach Josh Heupel was picked as the AP SEC Coach of the Year. Additionally, four Vols were tabbed to the AP’s All-SEC teams. Hooker is Tennessee’s first AP SEC Offensive Player…

INDIANAPOLIS – Former Tennessee Volunteer quarterback Peyton Manning was selected by the NCAA for the 2023 Silver Anniversary Award, the association announced Monday afternoon. The Silver Anniversary Award recognizes six individuals on the 25th anniversary of the conclusion of their collegiate athletics careers. The individuals honored are nominated by administrators and are selected by a panel…

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — The nation’s most electrifying quarterback-wide receiver duo was recognized Tuesday morning as finalists for a pair of national awards. Tennessee redshirt-senior quarterback Hendon Hooker was selected as one of three finalists for the Maxwell Award, while junior receiver Jalin Hyatt was tabbed one of three finalists for the Biletnikoff Award. Presented by the Maxwell Football Club, the Maxwell…

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — College Sports Communicators (CSC) announced Tuesday afternoon that Tennessee football seniors Paxton Brooks and Jacob Warren have been named to the 2022 CSC Academic All-District Team, recognizing the nation’s top student-athletes for their combined performances on the field and in the classroom. The CSC Academic All-America program separately recognizes football honorees in four divisions — NCAA Division…

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – The energy was high during Tuesday morning’s practice at Haslam Field as Tennessee looks to rebound from a disappointing loss at South Carolina last weekend when it travels west for an in-state showdown against Vanderbilt on Saturday night in Nashville. Much of the talk on Tuesday was centered around starting quarterback Joe Milton III and how…

NOXVILLE, Tenn. – With one game remaining in the regular season, the ninth-ranked Tennessee Volunteers recalibrated and regrouped Monday morning inside Anderson Training Center and are looking to finish off the 2022 season strong on the road Saturday night at Vanderbilt. Tennessee is on the hunt for its 10th victory of the season, which would be…

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – Alex Golesh, the conductor of Tennessee’s high-powered offense, was named one of 15 semifinalists for the 2022 Broyles Award, as announced by the Frank & Barbara Broyles Foundation on Monday. The Volunteers’ second-year offensive coordinator and tight ends coach was selected as a semifinalist for the prestigious honor by a selection committee…