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Tennessee Athletics KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – Back on the grass of Haslam Field after the second scrimmage of preseason camp and an off day, the Tennessee Volunteers kicked off their third week of practices Tuesday morning. Running backs coach Jerry Mack has been able to grow a lot with his group in his second year at Tennessee. The group…

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – One of the most intriguing position groups for Tennessee heading into this season is the secondary, which will need to replace a pair of veteran leaders in Alontae Taylor and Theo Jackson, who were both selected in the 2022 NFL Draft. Despite the key departures, secondary coach Willie Martinez is excited about the mix of veteran returners and newcomers…

Tennessee Athletics is set to host its inaugural Champions Weekend in conjunction with the home football game against Kentucky on Oct. 29. That weekend, teams and individuals who won SEC and/or NCAA championships during specific years are invited back to Rocky Top to celebrate their achievements. Each of Tennessee’s SEC and NCAA champions from the…

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Following an off day Wednesday, the Tennessee football team was back on the practice field Thursday morning for its ninth practice of preseason camp, just three weeks away from the 2022 season opener against Ball State inside Neyland Stadium. Prior to spring practices, Kelsey Pope was promoted wide receivers coach and quickly developed a tight bond with his…

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – Tennessee head baseball coach Tony Vitello announced on Thursday the promotion of Josh Elander to associate head coach. Elander has served as an assistant coach as well as the recruiting coordinator for the Volunteers during all five seasons that Vitello has been head coach and has played a major role in building Tennessee into one of the…

Tennessee Athletics KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – Tennessee football completed its first scrimmage of preseason camp on Tuesday morning in Neyland Stadium as the Volunteers worked multiple situations in nearly 100 plays. An up-tempo offense was in full effect during the live, full-padded scrimmage that saw sixth-year senior quarterback Hendon Hooker toss multiple touchdowns, including one to tight end Jacob Warren.…

Tennessee Athletics KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — One week into preseason practice and one day out from its first scrimmage of fall camp, the Tennessee football team took Haslam Field Monday morning as anticipation continues to build for the 2022 season opener on Sept. 1. Entering his second year on Josh Heupel‘s staff and fourth overall at Tennessee, defensive line…