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Derek Barnett, Jalen Reeves-Maybin and Cameron Sutton earn first team defensive nods Aug. 25, 2016 BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Eight Tennessee representatives have been selected to the 2016 Preseason Coaches All-SEC Football Team, as announced Thursday by the league office. The eight Vols cover nine selections over the first, second and third teams. Thursday’s announcement marks the…

MOBILE, Ala. — Tennessee seniors Joshua Dobbs, Jalen Reeves-Maybin, Cameron Sutton and Corey Vereen are among the 400 players named to the 2016-17 Reese’s Senior Bowl Watch List, which was released on Tuesday. “The release of our watch list signifies the opening kickoff for the Reese’s Senior Bowl,” said Reese’s Senior Bowl Executive Director Phil Savage. “We are looking forward to…

Aug. 23, 2016 KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Head coach Butch Jones, along with Tennessee Football coordinators, assistant coaches and players, spoke to reporters during Tuesday’smedia session in the Ray and Lucy Hand Digital Studio. Butch Jones | Head Coach | 4th Season “Good to see everyone. We are looking forward to playing. As you know, we are nine…

Tennessee completed its 19th of 25 scheduled preseason practices on Monday. Aug. 22, 2016 KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — With just 10 days remaining until Tennessee kicks off the 2016 football season, the Volunteers began preparations for Appalachian State on Monday afternoon with a two-hour practice session in full pads on Haslam Field. Prior to practice Derek Barnett, Jalen Reeves-Maybin, Josh…

Tennessee completed its 17th of 25 scheduled preseason practices on Thursday. Aug. 18, 2016 KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — After taking Wednesday off to usher in the start of the new school year, the University of Tennessee football team returned to the practice fieldon Thursday for a two-hour session in full pads. Working outdoors at Haslam Field, Team…

Tennessee Vice Chancellor and Director of Athletics, Dave Hart, who is entering his sixth year at the helm of the Volunteer Athletics program, announced Thursday that he will retire from the position of Director of Athletics, effective June 30, 2017. In accepting Hart’s decision to retire, UT Knoxville Chancellor Jimmy Cheek said, “Dave’s greatest accomplishment is making UT…

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Tennessee offensive coordinator Mike DeBord and defensive coordinator Bob Shoop spoke to reporters on Thursday in the Ray and Lucy Hand Digital Studio. DeBord and Shoop shared their thoughts on where the team stands after a week and a half of fall camp. On Friday, fans can join in on the excitement of Tennessee Football Media Day…

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Tennessee head coach Butch Jones and redshirt juniors Trevor Daniel and Josh Smith spoke to reporters after the first of two practices on Wednesday at Haslam Field. After the morning practice, freshman defensive back Baylen Buchanan became the first newcomer of 2016 preseason camp to have the black stripe on his helmet removed. The removal of the black stripe is decided…

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — The second week of the Tennessee football team’s preseason practice is underway. On Tuesday, veteran players Corey Vereen, Micah Abernathy, Kahlil McKenzie and John Kelly spoke to reporters in the Ray and Lucy Hand Digital Studio. Corey Vereen | DL | Senior | Winter Garden, Fla. Tennessee senior defensive lineman Corey Vereen spoke with the media about the improvements that defensive…