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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?
What to know about Tennessee baseball roster 2025, transfer portal, draft for Tony Vitello
Tennessee baseball's roster is undergoing changes after the program's first national championship in program history. Vols coach Tony Vitello and Co. have a heralded draft class outgoing, a top recruiting class incoming and a handful of key players returning. Here is what to know about Tennessee's 2025 roster: ...
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.
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...
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...
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.
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.
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 ...
Kendre Harrison Planning To Trim Recruitment
2026 five-star tight end Kendre Harrison (Reidsville, N.C.) is a primary target for the Tennessee Volunteers. Reidsville High School tight end Kendre Harrison has been a primary target for several major programs along the recruiting trail since he first entered high school. He ranks as the No. 6 prospect in the 2025 class, according to the On3 Industry Rankings, and also doubles as one of the top basketball prospects in the country. Harrison has spent a long time developing relationships at the University of Tennessee; he has played for a travel basketball program based out of Knoxville, Tennessee. The basketball...
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.
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...
Tennessee Infielder Earns Freshman All-American Honors
Tennessee infielder Dean Curley landed on D1Baseball’s Second Freshman All-American Team on Friday afternoon. Curley landed as the second team shortstop after hitting .285 with 12 home runs, 10 doubles and 58 RBIs in his debut college season with Tennessee baseball. Alabama’s Justin Lebron landed on the first team over Curley after hitting .338 with 12 home runs, nine doubles and 37 RBIs last season for the Crimson Tide.
Tennessee Football Jersey Countdown: No. 57, Steve Kiner
Noah is a graduate of the UT College of Journalism & Electronic Media and has covered. football since 2019. He joined Rivals in 2022. Tennessee will open its 2024 campaign against Chattanooga at Neyland Stadium on Aug. 31. In anticipation of the season opener, VolReport is highlighting a former Vols player whose jersey number matches the amount of days until kickoff. TALK ABOUT IT IN THE ROCKY TOP FORUM With 57 days to go, Steve Kiner, who was a two-time All-American and All-SEC linebacker at Tennessee in the late 1960s, is selected. Kiner was a two-way all-state player at...
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.”
Tennessee Baseball Hosting Handful Of Top Transfers On Visits In Coming Days
Tennessee baseball is hosting a handful of top transfer portal targets on visits over the coming days, a source told RTI. Three of the visitors are transfers from the SEC with the other looking to move up a level from the MAAC. Ole Miss third baseman Andrew Fischer and left-handed...
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