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How Tennessee Vols outdid the rest of the SEC in scheduling a MAC opponent | Adams
The college football season is just getting started. That means it’s way too early to put much stock in the top-25 rankings. However, it’s not to early to rank Tennessee for its strategic nonconference scheduling. I have ranked the Vols No. 1 in my SEC MAC Attack poll for being shrewd enough to schedule Kent State. If you can't bear the suspense, scroll to the end of the column for my complete rankings of the seven SEC...
'Elite performance' by defense shows Vols can win with more than offense
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Tennessee has become known for coach Josh Heupel's fast-paced, high-scoring offense over the past few years. But the Vols have made steady improvement on defense throughout his tenure, and he has high expectations for that side of the ball, too. Heupel wasn't necessarily surprised to see...
Chiefs surpass 250 yards, but turnovers hurt them in region opener
Sequoyah neared 280 yards of total offense Friday night, but six turnovers left the Chiefs stranded in their Region 3-4A opener — losing 49-14 to Signal Mountain in Madisonville. Following Week 2’s defeat to Tellico Plains, Sequoyah coach Derrick Vestal wanted to see how his group responded. A week of better preparation ended with the Chiefs (0-3) finding the end zone twice and surpassing 100 yards of offense in both phases. ...
David Sanders Jr., five-star Tennessee football commit, attending Vols vs NC State game
David Sanders Jr. is attending Tennessee football's game against NC State on Saturday in his hometown of Charlotte. The five-star offensive tackle sat in the first few rows behind the Tennessee bench at Bank of America Stadium. Sanders, who plays at Providence Day School, committed to Tennessee on Aug. 17. The 6-foot-6, 270-pound...
Tennessee the latest team to jump above Ole Miss, according to media predictions
We are still hours away from the Week 3 AP Poll Top 25, but the early reactions from the media are already having their say. Ole Miss had another expected win and did it with more style points, especially on offense. My early suggestions were that the Rebels could move...
JCPD: One dead, another injured after shooting in downtown Johnson City
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) — One person has died and another was injured following a shooting in downtown Johnson City early Sunday morning, the Johnson City Police Department (JCPD) confirmed. A spokesperson for the JCPD told News Channel 11 that the shooting took place at around 2 a.m. in the 200 block of East Main […]
McMahon shines in Cosby’s emotional win over Union County
COSBY — All offseason, Levi Cooper raved about the impact that Eagles basketball standout Haiden McMahon would bring to his Cosby football program. And on Friday night against Union County, McMahon used his rangy 6-foot-2 frame to validate every ounce of Cooper’s excitement. He caught one touchdown pass in the back right corner of the end zone, made a key interception to set up Cosby’s first score of the night,...
ETSU Department of Theatre and Dance announces 2024-25 season
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) — The Department of Theatre and Dance at East Tennessee State University (ETSU) has announced its 2024-25 season of performances. The university described the slate of performances as a list of classics and innovative works. Music is a focal point of the season, with works including “Cabaret”, “The Tempest” with assistance […]
Area Democrats host “Kingsport for Kamala” rally & march
KINGSPORT, Tenn. (WJHL) — Dozens of local Democrats attended a “Kingsport for Kamala” rally and march on Saturday morning at Glen Bruce Park. Along with backing Democratic presidential nominee and current Vice President Kamala Harris, those attending voiced support for other Democrats running for local, state and national offices. Organizers said the event aimed to […]
Tre Lamb, ETSU dominate UVA Wise in home opener, 61-0
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) – In front of 9,155 fans, the Bucs took it to visiting Division-II opponent, UVA Wise, on Saturday night. The Blue and Gold won by the second-largest margin of victory in program history, 61-0 over the Highland Cavaliers. Ray Coney forced a fumble on the visitors’ first play from scrimmage to […]
ETSU hosts tailgate party on Saturday for students
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL)—The East Tennessee University State (ETSU) campus welcomed students dressed in blue and gold to a tailgate party on Saturday to celebrate the Bucs’ first home game of the season. Will Jones, ETSU senior Nursing student, told News Channel 11 about the excitement in the atmosphere. “I think ETSU does a great […]
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