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Tennessee softball lands Sage Mardjetko, South Carolina transfer pitcher
South Carolina pitcher Sage Mardjetko has committed to Tennessee softball out of the transfer portal, she announced Friday. Mardjetko entered the transfer portal after USC fired coach Beverly Smith after another regional exit. The Gamecocks made nine postseason appearances under Smith, but only reached the super regionals in 2018. Mardjetko announced her commitment on Instagram. ...
If college athletes become employees, classes should be optional | Adams
As a product of the Louisiana public school system, I usually avoid commenting on academic issues. But when they’re related to college football, I can’t resist. The possibility that college football players eventually could become employees of a university makes me wonder: Will they have to take classes?
American swims in Paris’ Seine River before the Olympics despite concerns
A 75-year-old American swimmer took a dip in the Seine River on Thursday, braving the murky waters in central Paris to celebrate the Fourth of July and highlight the French government’s efforts to clean up the river for the Olympic Games.
Four-star Georgia commit projected to flip to Tennessee
After a very strong month of June on the recruiting trail, the Georgia Bulldogs may be set to lose a long-time commit in the class of 2025. On3’s Chad Simmons logged a projection for four-star linebacker Jadon Perlotte to flip to the Tennessee Volunteers after being committed to the Bulldogs since Dec. 2022. Perlotte is listed at 6-foot-3, 210 pounds, and plays at Buford High School in Buford, Georgia. He recorded 55 tackles and 8 tackles-for-loss a season ago and is rated as the 15th best linebacker in the nation and 13th best player in the Georgia. Perlotte made an...
Kim Caldwell: 'The West Virginia-Tennessee connection is strong'
Former Lady Vol Alexis Hornbuckle and current Lady Vols Coach Kim Caldwell both are from West Virginia, but the overlap is not just a home state. Caldwell played basketball for Hornbuckle's father, as did her two older sisters, as a member of the West Virginia Tornadoes. Shortly after Caldwell was...
College Football Analyst: One Tennessee Position Group Could Be Best in 25 Years
The Tennessee Volunteers project to have one of their most talented teams in recent memory. It could be good enough to reach the College Football Playoff in the upcoming season. Perhaps the most substance on the Vols' 2024 squad is along the offensive and defensive lines. Albeit, one college ...
Rankings Rivalries in The SEC For Tennessee
The Tennessee Volunteers may not have a competent in-state opponent in the state of Tennessee, after all Vanderbilt has won 12 total games in five full seasons. Though they don't have a quality in-state rival, the Volunteers have plenty of rivals within the SEC. CBSSports recently ranked the top in-conference rivalries now that Oklahoma and Texas have entered the conference. Alabama vs Tennessee came in at No. 7 out of 19 total rivalries listed. Recent results have dimmed this rivalry's spark a bit. Alabama has won 16 of the last 17 contests dating back to 2007 -- Nick Saban's first...
One local town welcomes home a college baseball champion
HUNTINGDON, Tenn.—A celebration is held in one local town in honor of a college baseball champion. The Town of Huntingdon celebrated one of its own this morning as Hunter Ensley returned to his hometown after his team made UT Volunteers history by winning the first-ever baseball national title in this year’s Men’s College World Series.
Building up strength for the Big Orange
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - Garrett Medenwal, or G as he’s affectionately referred to by his colleagues, and players is busy year round keeping UT’s talented athletes and tip top playing condition, especially this time of year when the main focus is on health and conditioning. Medenwald says, “So...
Tennessee football’s projected offensive starting lineup
The 2024 football season will be the fourth for under head coach Josh Heupel. The Vols will kick off its 2024 campaign on Aug. 31 versus Chattanooga at Neyland Stadium (12:45 p.m. EDT, SEC Network). Tennessee’s other non-conference games are against North Carolina State, Kent State and UTEP. Tennessee’s home schedule in 2024 for Southeastern Conference games are against Florida, Alabama, Kentucky and Mississippi State. The Vols’ road SEC schedule features contests at Oklahoma, Arkansas, Georgia and Vanderbilt. Ahead of the 2024 college football season, “Phil Steele’s College Football Preview” was released. Phil Steele released a projected starting lineup...
Top-Ranked Baseball Star Gavin Kilen Transfers from Louisville to Join Tennessee Vols in Knoxville
In a move that's more than just a base hit for the Tennessee Vols, shortstop sensation Gavin Kilen is leaving Louisville and heading to Knoxville, as he announced on his Instagram with a succinct "See you soon, Knoxville." According to Daily News Journal, Kilen, the top-ranked player in the Baseball America transfer portal, has decided to join the Tennessee baseball program over other SEC heavyweights LSU and Florida.
Five-Star Tennessee Offensive Tackle Target Cuts List, Schedules Commitment Date
Five-star offensive tackle David Sanders cut his top group to four schools while scheduling his commitment date on Sunday night. Sanders is announcing his college commitment on Aug. 17 and is deciding between a top group that includes Georgia, Nebraska, Ohio State and Tennessee. Sanders is one of the top...
Tennessee Football’s Most Important Players for 2024: No. 17
Now past the midway point of the offseason’s third phase, is speeding toward the start of the 2024 college football season. After a 9-4 campaign in their third season under Tennessee football head coach Josh Heupel, the Vols enter a new era of the sport with an expanded SEC and the 12-team College Football Playoff heading in the right direction with 20 wins over the past two seasons, but while some position groups will be relying on a handful of veteran players, other units are turning the page to newcomers or the program’s crop of up-and-coming talent. With SEC Media Days and the start of preseason camp nearing, GoVols247 this month will be ranking Tennessee football's most important players for the upcoming season.
Adaptive rock climbing offered to people with physical disabilities
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - On the first Saturday of every month, The Climbing Center at River Sports holds an adaptive rock climbing event for people of all ages with various physical disabilities. “It’s amazing, like outdoor sports is my passion, like biking, climbing. I love it, and I think what’s...
Christian Gass Sets Commitment Date
2025 four-star linebacker Christian Gass (Covington, Ga.) is down to three schools, including the Tennessee Volunteers. Eastside High School linebacker Christian Gass has heard from the Tennessee Volunteers a lot over the past few months. He made it to Knoxville, Tennessee, for an unofficial visit in April before returning for his official visit in June. Linebackers coach William Inge has circled him as a top priority for his room, and they've made the final cut for his services. Gass ranks as the No. 285 prospect in the 2025 class, according to the On3 Industry Rankings. He'll commit to one of...
Football: Verona’s Tre Poteat commits to Tennessee
Verona senior Tre Poteat announced on social media on Tuesday, June 25, that he was verbally committed to play football at Tennessee. “Growing up it has always been my goal to play college football to run out of the tunnel to thousands of people every Saturday,” Poteat said in his video announcing his commitment on June 25. “Since I was a baby, I have always been in some type of sport and it’s always felt like more than just a game to me.”
55 days until it is football time in Tennessee
Tennessee will kick off its 2024 football season in 55 days. The Vols will open its upcoming campaign on Aug. 31 against Chattanooga at Neyland Stadium. Kickoff is slated for 12:45 p.m. EDT and SEC Network will televise the contest. 2024 will be the fourth season for Tennessee under head coach Josh Heupel. In his first three seasons, Heupel is 27-12 and guided the Vols to three bowl games. The Vols finished 9-4 (4-4 SEC) last season. With 55 days remaining until the start of the 2024 football season, Vols Wire looks back at Tennessee student-athletes who wore No. 55. All time players to No. 55 for Tennessee: William Sanders (1937) Samuel Ray Graves (1939-41) Mason Propps (1942) David Bailey (1944) Earle Brown (1945) George Kelly (1946) Frank Trubits (1950-51) John Mitenis (1952) Ronald Meeks (1953) Lamar Leachman (1955) Ray Moss (1956-59) Mike Lucci (1960-61) Tom Fisher (1963-65) Doug Archibald (1946) Clifton Stewart (1967) Dave Filson (1968-69) John Nix (1970) Art Reynolds (1971-73) Mike Overton (1974-76) Craig Cantrell (1979-81) Dale Sanderson (1982-83) Ron Green (1995-98) Clay Bostic (1999) Terriea Smalls (2000-03) Jesse Mahelona (2004-05) Dan Williams (2006-09) Jacques Smith (2010-13) Coleman Thomas (2014-17) Cody Underwood (2014) Quay Picou (2015-17) Brandon Kennedy (2018) Gatkek Keuth (2018-19)Brandon Brandon Kennedy (2020) Eunrique Valentine (2020-2021) Braeden Krivosh (2021-23) Will Albright (2022) Omarr Norman-Lott (2023) *Source: 2023 Tennessee Football Media Guide Photo by Dan Harralson, Vols Wire
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