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Pope Preps Playmakers in ‘Receiver-Friendly’ Offense

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…

August 11, 2022

Tennessee Vols Football
Elander Promoted to Associate Head Coach

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…

August 11, 2022

Tennessee Vols Football
Tennessee Teams to Debut New “Summitt Blue” Uniforms This Year

In conjunction with the 50th anniversary of Title IX, Tennessee Athletics’ recently updated brand standards has renamed the blue accent color historically associated with the Lady Vols “Summitt Blue.” Additionally, four teams will debut the Summitt Blue uniforms during the upcoming 2022-23 academic year – a collection dubbed the “Summitt Legacy” series. This fall, the Tennessee…

August 11, 2022

Tennessee Lady Vols
Pair of Vols Set to Play in 2022 Field of Dreams Game

Tennessee Athletics DYERSVILLE, Iowa – For the second time, a former Tennessee Volunteer will participate in the MLB Field of Dreams Game on Thursday night, played in rural Iowa on the same property as the original field from the 1989 film. With one VFL representing both teams, catcher Yan Gomes will suit up for the Chicago Cubs and…

August 11, 2022

Tennessee Vols Baseball
Vols’ Up-Tempo Pace in Full Effect At First Preseason Scrimmage

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.…

August 9, 2022

Tennessee Vols Football
Tennessee Basketball Announces 2022-23 Non-Conference Schedule

Tennessee Athletics Tennessee’s 2022-23 non-conference schedule has been set—highlighted by seven regular season home games at Thompson-Boling Arena. Coming off of an undefeated 16-0 season at home in 2021-22 that featured seven home crowds of 20,000-plus fans, the Vols enter the 2022-23 campaign with upward momentum. Fans interested in being a part of the action can…

August 9, 2022

Tennessee Vols Basketball
Garner Emphasizing Veteran Leadership One Week Into Preseason Camp

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…

August 8, 2022

Tennessee Vols Football
Vols in the Pros: The Dog Days of Summer

Tennessee Athletics KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – As Vols from across the country continue to perform in the professional ranks, a new class of pros are just getting their start. Drew Gilbert homered in his first at-bat with the FCL Astros while Jordan Beck had a hit with the ACL Rockies. In other places, Zach Daniels has swung a hot stick…

August 6, 2022

Tennessee Vols Baseball
Defensive Coordinator Tim Banks Selected To 2022-23 NCMFC Coalition Academy

Tennessee Athletics KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – Tennessee defensive coordinator Tim Banks has been selected to the National Coalition of Minority Football Coaches (NCMFC) Coalition Academy for the 2022-23 athletic year, the organization has announced. The Coalition Academy was started in 2021 and remains a first of its kind program for the highest levels of college football, pairing influential athletic directors with…

August 6, 2022

Tennessee Vols Football
Experienced Offensive Line Tooling Up as Week 1 of Fall Camp Comes to a Close

Tennessee Athletics KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – Tennessee football wrapped up its first week of fall camp on Thursday morning at Haslam Field with lots of optimism surrounding its experienced and strengthened offensive line. With four of the five starting linemen returning from a year ago, the unit is making leaps and bounds. After learning the system,…

August 4, 2022

Tennessee Vols Football

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