http://govolsxtra.com/news/Go Vols Xtra Storiesen-ushttp://govolsxtra.com/news/2009/jul/03/fisher-1st-ut-volunteer-of-the-year-dies-at-93/?partner=RSSA memorial service will be held Thursday, July 16, for John W. Fisher, an accomplished University of Tennessee athlete, former chairman of the UT Development Council and active philanthropist. Sat, 04 Jul 2009 01:59:00 -0000urn:publicid:govolsxtra.com:news-Story-160592-733591other-sportsBeth Ann Walker, walkerb@knoxnews.comLocal Fisher, first UT Volunteer of the Year, dies at 93 Go Vols Xtrafisher-1st-ut-volunteer-of-the-year-dies-at-93urn:publicid:govolsxtra.com:news-Story-160592-733591Change733591Usablehttp://govolsxtra.com/news/2009/jul/03/just-for-kicks/?partner=RSSIs there a name anywhere so identified with a position and a school or team in all of football as Colquitt, punting and Tennessee? Sat, 04 Jul 2009 01:57:00 -0000urn:publicid:govolsxtra.com:news-Story-160595-733591vols-in-prosMike Strange, strangem@knoxnews.comLocalColquitt went from department store to UT punter in 1975 Go Vols Xtrajust-for-kicksurn:publicid:govolsxtra.com:news-Story-160595-733591Change733591Usablehttp://govolsxtra.com/news/2009/jul/03/little-brother-hall-is-standing-tall/?partner=RSSTennessee incoming freshman Kenny Hall takes the floor each time with a chip on his shoulder. "I know my opponents look at me and think they'll push me around,'' said Hall, who at 6-foot-8 weighs only 215 pounds. "But you're gonna have to really overpower me if you want to do that.'' Hall, who enrolled in UT in June for the first term of summer school, averaged 15.7 points per game playing in the Pilot Rocky Top League, hitting shots at a .535 clip. mgrif32@aol.com (Mike Griffith)Sat, 04 Jul 2009 01:24:00 -0000urn:publicid:govolsxtra.com:news-Story-160576-733591mens-basketballMike GriffithLocal 'Little brother' Hall is standing tall Go Vols Xtralittle-brother-hall-is-standing-tallurn:publicid:govolsxtra.com:news-Story-160576-733591Change733591Usablehttp://govolsxtra.com/news/2009/jul/03/garza-has-experience-vs-sec-teams/?partner=RSSWillie Mack Garza has never played or coached in the Southeastern Conference. But Tennessee's first-year secondary coach has made Steve Spurrier throw his visor. Fri, 03 Jul 2009 04:12:00 -0000urn:publicid:govolsxtra.com:news-Story-160472-733591footballBY WES RUCKER Chattanooga Times Free PressLocalGarza has experience vs. SEC teamsGo Vols Xtragarza-has-experience-vs-sec-teamsurn:publicid:govolsxtra.com:news-Story-160472-733591Change733591Usablehttp://govolsxtra.com/news/2009/jul/02/070309cook/?partner=RSSThe 1942-43 University of Tennessee basketball season ended with a bang, an SEC tournament championship victory over Kentucky in Louisville. Fri, 03 Jul 2009 03:08:00 -0000urn:publicid:govolsxtra.com:news-Story-160443-733590mens-basketball BY MIKE STRANGE strangem@knoxnews.comLocalGreater Knoxville Sports Hall of Fame: Cook was always on target Go Vols Xtra070309cookurn:publicid:govolsxtra.com:news-Story-160443-733590Change733590Usablehttp://govolsxtra.com/news/2009/jul/02/big-on-team-concept/?partner=RSSThe HT Group ran like a well-oiled machine en route to its second consecutive Pilot Rocky Top League championship under coach Pat Walden. mgrif32@aol.com (Mike Griffith)Fri, 03 Jul 2009 02:55:00 -0000urn:publicid:govolsxtra.com:news-Story-160439-733590mens-basketballMike GriffithLocalPilot Rocky Top League championship to HT Group Go Vols Xtrabig-on-team-concepturn:publicid:govolsxtra.com:news-Story-160439-733590Change733590Usablehttp://govolsxtra.com/news/2009/jul/02/maryland-hires-vanderbilt-baseball-assistant/?partner=RSSVanderbilt assistant baseball coach Erik Bakich has been hired as the University of Maryland's new head baseball coach. Fri, 03 Jul 2009 02:52:00 -0000urn:publicid:govolsxtra.com:news-Story-160438-733590sec-newsThe TennesseanLocalMaryland hires Vanderbilt baseball assistantGo Vols Xtramaryland-hires-vanderbilt-baseball-assistanturn:publicid:govolsxtra.com:news-Story-160438-733590Change733590Usablehttp://govolsxtra.com/news/2009/jul/02/vandys-george-drake-will-transfer-fifth-year-eligi/?partner=RSSSenior guard George Drake has decided to transfer to another Division I institution in an attempt to gain a fifth year of eligibility after graduating with a Vanderbilt degree in Sociology this past May. Fri, 03 Jul 2009 02:50:00 -0000urn:publicid:govolsxtra.com:news-Story-160437-733590sec-newsThe TennesseanLocalVandy's George Drake will transfer for fifth year of eligibilityGo Vols Xtravandys-george-drake-will-transfer-fifth-year-eligiurn:publicid:govolsxtra.com:news-Story-160437-733590Change733590Usablehttp://govolsxtra.com/news/2009/jul/02/top-kicker-palardy-commits-vols/?partner=RSS Michael Palardy, ranked as the top kicking prospect in the nation by Scout.com, has committed to kick for Tennessee. The 6-foot, 170-pound Palardy from St. Thomas Aquinas in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., made the announcement during a cookout at his home with family and friends on Thursday evening. Much of Palardy’s decision was based on his visit to Knoxville for UT’s kicking camp in early June. “When I went up to Tennessee, it speaks for itself,” said Palardy. “Knoxville is unbelievable. It’s like a home away from home.” Palardy, a commitment for the 2010 signing class, said he was also impressed with UT coach Lane Kiffin and running backs/special teams coordinator Eddie Gran, who recruits the South Florida area. HookerD@knoxnews.com (Dave Hooker)Thu, 02 Jul 2009 23:38:00 -0000urn:publicid:govolsxtra.com:news-Story-160367-733590football/recruitingDave HookerLocalTop kicker Palardy commits to VolsGo Vols Xtratop-kicker-palardy-commits-volsurn:publicid:govolsxtra.com:news-Story-160367-733590Change733590Usablehttp://govolsxtra.com/news/2009/jul/02/kicker-announce-choice-between-ut-lsu-tonight/?partner=RSS Michael Palardy has decided where he will play college football. The highly touted kicker from St. Thomas Aquinas in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., will announce his decision between Tennessee and LSU at approximately 7 this evening. HookerD@knoxnews.com (Dave Hooker)Thu, 02 Jul 2009 21:18:00 -0000urn:publicid:govolsxtra.com:news-Story-160334-733590football/recruitingDave HookerLocalKicker to announce choice between UT, LSU tonightGo Vols Xtrakicker-announce-choice-between-ut-lsu-tonighturn:publicid:govolsxtra.com:news-Story-160334-733590Change733590Usablehttp://govolsxtra.com/news/2009/jul/02/gray-having-surgery-morning/?partner=RSSTennessee forward Amber Gray underwent shoulder surgery Thursday and won’t be ready to play for the Lay Vols for six months. The 6-foot-1 rising sophomore injured her left shoulder in a post-season practice. Fleser@knews.com (Dan Fleser)Thu, 02 Jul 2009 14:53:00 -0000urn:publicid:govolsxtra.com:news-Story-160251-733590womens-basketballDan FleserLocalShoulder surgery for Gray, could miss 6 monthsGo Vols Xtragray-having-surgery-morningurn:publicid:govolsxtra.com:news-Story-160251-733590Change733590Usablehttp://govolsxtra.com/news/2009/jul/01/ticket-seeking-ut-donors-lose-option/?partner=RSSDonors to specific University of Tennessee academic programs no longer will qualify for season tickets to athletic events under a policy that takes effect in the 2010-11 season. whitec@knoxnews.com (Chloe White)Thu, 02 Jul 2009 03:56:00 -0000urn:publicid:govolsxtra.com:news-Story-160203-733589footballChloe WhiteLocalTicket-seeking University of Tennessee donors lose option Go Vols Xtraticket-seeking-ut-donors-lose-optionurn:publicid:govolsxtra.com:news-Story-160203-733589Change733589Usablehttp://govolsxtra.com/news/2009/jul/01/bradshaws-ft-shooting-key-to-rocky-top-league/?partner=RSSThe News Sentinel proved itself to be the headline act of the Pilot Rocky Top League regular season Wednesday night at Bearden High School. Dane Bradshaw scored a season-high 20 points and dished out 11 assists to lead the Sentinel to a 118-117 victory over Ray's ESG. mgrif32@aol.com (Mike Griffith)Thu, 02 Jul 2009 03:51:00 -0000urn:publicid:govolsxtra.com:news-Story-160233-733589mens-basketballMike GriffithLocal Bradshaw's FT shooting key to Rocky Top League title berth Go Vols Xtrabradshaws-ft-shooting-key-to-rocky-top-leagueurn:publicid:govolsxtra.com:news-Story-160233-733589Change733589Usablehttp://govolsxtra.com/news/2009/jul/01/Knoxvilles-bayne-off-quick-start-nationwide-series/?partner=RSSOne of the pleasant surprises on the NASCAR Nationwide Series is the performance of Knoxville's Trevor Bayne driving for Michael Waltrip Racing. In three starts, Bayne has two top-15 finishes and an outside front-row start. Not bad for a driver who had not raced on a track bigger than one mile until four weeks ago. Bayne looked to be the future for Dale Earnhardt Inc. when he signed to be a developmental driver and raced in the Camping World East series last year. When DEI merged with Chip Ganassi's operation, DEI's developmental and Nationwide teams folded. That left Bayne without a ride heading into 2009. Thu, 02 Jul 2009 03:44:00 -0000urn:publicid:govolsxtra.com:news-Story-160217-733589all By Michael Moats sports@knoxnews.comLocalSudden Impact: Knoxville's Bayne off to quick start in Nationwide Series Go Vols XtraKnoxvilles-bayne-off-quick-start-nationwide-seriesurn:publicid:govolsxtra.com:news-Story-160217-733589Change733589Usablehttp://govolsxtra.com/news/2009/jul/01/ausmus-was-on-fast-track-to-ut/?partner=RSSAs Tennessee's new director of strength and conditioning, Aaron Ausmus is all about speed and movement. Every day before Tennessee football players so much as pick up a weight, they've already been through a series of drills designed to help them get from one point to the next a little faster than their competition. While Ausmus, 34, preaches speed, he practices patience. And when it comes to the University of Tennessee, his patience was rewarded. Twice, in fact. EdwardsD@knoxnews.com (Drew Edwards)Thu, 02 Jul 2009 02:01:00 -0000urn:publicid:govolsxtra.com:news-Story-160176-733589footballDrew EdwardsLocal Ausmus was on fast track to UT Go Vols Xtraausmus-was-on-fast-track-to-uturn:publicid:govolsxtra.com:news-Story-160176-733589Change733589Usablehttp://govolsxtra.com/news/2009/jul/01/pearl-headed-for-maccabiah-games/?partner=RSSTennessee men's basketball coach Bruce Pearl and the Maccabi USA Open Men's team he coaches leave Philadelphia for Tel Aviv, Israel, today. "I've got the red, white and blue on and I'm representing my country,'' an excited Pearl said in a phone interview from Philadelphia, where he has been drilling the USA team the past week in preparation for the Maccabiah Games. "We're playing in the 18-to-32 age division, and that's a tall task. We're basically playing against pros.'' mgrif32@aol.com (Mike Griffith)Thu, 02 Jul 2009 02:00:00 -0000urn:publicid:govolsxtra.com:news-Story-160175-733589mens-basketballMike GriffithLocal Pearl headed for Maccabiah Games Go Vols Xtrapearl-headed-for-maccabiah-gamesurn:publicid:govolsxtra.com:news-Story-160175-733589Change733589Usable