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NFL Analyst impressed by Derek Barnett’s pass coverage — wait, what?

NFL analyst Mike Mayock has been watching film on Tennessee superstar defensive end Derek Barnett — who will likely [definitely] enter the upcoming NFL Draft in April — and discovered a play of him covering a receiver on a fade route 24 yards downfield. WOW play by Derek Barnett..RB motions and Barnett bumps out on WR-not…

December 20, 2016

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Image: Josh Dobbs vs Coleman Thomas. Who ya got?

December 20, 2016

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Image: Phillip Fulmer checking out the Vols’ bowl practice

December 20, 2016

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Player media Freaknotes: Which young guys are stepping up?

Select Tennessee players met with the media on Monday. Here’s my Freaknotes summary of what was said. #34 So. LB Darrin Kirkland Jr. -Wasn’t extremely healthy this year. I got banged up and my ankle wasn’t 100%. I had shoulder problems from the spring. Bowl prep has been a chance to get healthy. Back to myself with…

December 20, 2016

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Alvin Kamara, Cam Sutton, Cortez McDowell, Daniel Bituli, Darrell Taylor, Darrin Kirkland Jr, DJ Henderson, Dylan Wiesman, Jalen Reeves-Maybin, Marquill Osborne, Rashaan Gaulden
Report: Don’t expect Tennessee to hire an AD before February

According to Knoxville radio host Jimmy Hyams, Tennessee won’t hire an athletic director to replace Dave Hart “until at least February.” That’s contrary to recent reports which had the hire taking place sometime this month before Christmas. Forum discussion: No AD hire till February according to Jimmy Hyams Tennessee will not hire an athletic director until…

December 19, 2016

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Pilot Flying J Battle at Bristol Time, TV Info

Kickoff time for Tennessee and Virginia Tech has been officially set, as noted in this release from Tennessee. KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — The Pilot Flying J Battle at Bristol featuring Tennessee and Virginia Tech will have an 8 p.m. ET start on Sept. 10 on ABC, as announced by Bristol Motor Speedway on Thursday. This historic game…

June 2, 2016

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John Kelly to follow in the steps of Hurd, Kamara?

Tennessee running back’s coach Robert Gillespie tweeted that he was thinking about who the next running back will be to carry on what Jalen Hurd and Alvin Kamara have begun. To which, sophomore John Kelly was sure to respond… Sitting at lunch thinking about who will be the next RB to carry on what @MrHurd_1 and…

March 15, 2016

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Alvin Kamara, Jalen Hurd, John Kelly, Robert Gillespie
Tennessee Vols spring football practice dates announced

The Vols will participate in a total of 15 spring practices, kicking off with Butch Jones‘ press conference at 11 a.m. on Monday. Here’s the full schedule: 2016 Tennessee Spring Football Calendar Monday, March 7 – Butch Jones Pre-Spring Press Conference, 11 a.m.; Practice #1, 4:15 p.m. Tuesday, March 8 – Practice #2, 4:15 p.m. Thursday, March 10 – Practice…

March 2, 2016

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Alexis Johnson pleads not guilty to aggravated assualt

Vols’ defensive tackle Alexis Johnson pleaded not guilty on Tuesday to charges of aggravated assault and false imprisonment. “He entered a plea of not guilty,” his attorney Gregory P. Isaacs said. “The reason why is because he is not guilty. Our firm is continuing its investigation. We are looking at a variety of statements given…

March 1, 2016

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Want to relive Tennessee’s National Signing Day?

Tennessee did a fantastic job yesterday with its coverage of National Signing Day. From Mike Keith to Al Wilson and Erik Ainge, the entire production was top notch. If you missed it, or are bored and work and feel like watching it again, here’s the full video for your viewing pleasure. Also check out Butch…

February 4, 2016

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