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Full gallery »UT's new $45 million football training center

  • Tennessee head football coach Derek Dooley gave the News Sentinel a tour of the new football training facility Thursday, Feb. 9, 2012. Dooley started the tour in the current indoor facility which opened in 1989. The new facility is connected to the south end of the current facility and when opened and occupied by football the north and east sides will be renovated to accommodate others sports programs currently housed in the Stokley Athletic Center. (MICHAEL PATRICK/NEWS SENTINEL)
  • Artist rendering of the new Tennessee football facility viewed from the southeast corner on Lake Loudoun Blvd.
  • Exterior of the Football Training Center which joins with the Brenda Lawson Athletic Center and Neyland-Thompson Sports Center. Tennessee head football coach Derek Dooley gave the News Sentinel a tour of the new weight room facility Thursday, Feb. 9, 2012.  (MICHAEL PATRICK/NEWS SENTINEL)
  • Tennessee head football coach Derek Dooley explains the entrance recruits will use when they visit the facility. Dooley was giving a tour of the new football weight room facility to the News Sentinel Thursday, Feb. 9, 2012. Dooley said the Football Training Center will join with the Brenda Lawson Athletic Center and Neyland-Thompson Sports Center and also include an updated football hall of fame area.   (MICHAEL PATRICK/NEWS SENTINEL)
  • The  22,000-square foot, multi-level weight room area of the new football training facility at UT. Head football coach Derek Dooley gave the News Sentinel a tour of the new facility Thursday, Feb. 9, 2012. Dooley said the construction should be completed by the summer of 2012. (MICHAEL PATRICK/NEWS SENTINEL)
  • Tennessee head football coach Derek Dooley, center, stands in his office in the state-of-the-art Football Training Center. Dooley says it will be one of the most modern and functional buildings of its kind in the SEC when completed in Summer 2012.   (MICHAEL PATRICK/NEWS SENTINEL)

Tennessee head football coach Derek Dooley takes the News Sentinel on a tour of the new football training facility currently under construction on campus.



Full gallery »Vanderbilt 93, Tennessee 79, Feb. 9, 2012

  • Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam, center, and his wife, Crissy, watch with University of Tennessee President Joe DiPietro, left, as Tennessee plays Vanderbilt in an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, Feb. 9, 2012, in Nashville, Tenn. Vanderbilt upset Tennessee 93-79. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
  • Vanderbilt center Stephanie Holzer, center, shoots between Tennessee forwards Cierra Burdick (11) and Glory Johnson (25) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game on Thursday, Feb. 9, 2012, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
  • Vanderbilt forward Jordan Coleman (12) grabs a rebound in front of Tennessee forward Glory Johnson (25) in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game on Thursday, Feb. 9, 2012, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
  • Tennessee guard Meighan Simmons (10) tries to block a pass by Vanderbilt guard Kady Schrann (5) in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game on Thursday, Feb. 9, 2012, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
  • Vanderbilt guard Christina Foggie, center, shoots against Tennessee guard Meighan Simmons, right, in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game on Thursday, Feb. 9, 2012, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
  • Vanderbilt guard Christina Foggie celebrates after scoring against Tennessee in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game on Thursday, Feb. 9, 2012, in Nashville, Tenn. Foggie scored 22 points as Vanderbilt defeated Tennessee 93-79. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)


Full gallery »Tennessee 69, South Carolina 57 men's basketball

  • Tennessee center Yemi Makanjuola (0) shoots over South Carolina forward Anthony Gill (13) during the first half at Thompson-Boling Arena Tenn., Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2012.  (ADAM BRIMER/NEWS SENTINEL)
  • South Carolina head coach Darrin Horn looks on as the Gamecocks take on the Tennessee Volunteers at Thompson-Boling Arena Tenn., Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2012.  (ADAM BRIMER/NEWS SENTINEL)
  • Tennessee guard Josh Richardson (1) dunks the ball during the first half against South Carolina at Thompson-Boling Arena Tenn., Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2012.  (ADAM BRIMER/NEWS SENTINEL)
  • Tennessee guard Cameron Tatum (23) attempts to dunk over South Carolina guard Damien Leonard (32) during the first half at Thompson-Boling Arena Tenn., Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2012.  Tatum missed the dunk and was given a charge call on the play.  (ADAM BRIMER/NEWS SENTINEL)
  • Tennessee guard Trae Golden (11) shoots a three pointer during the first half against South Carolina at Thompson-Boling Arena Tenn., Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2012.  (ADAM BRIMER/NEWS SENTINEL)
  • Tennessee guard Skylar McBee (13) shoots a three pointer as South Carolina guard Damien Leonard (32) defends during the first half at Thompson-Boling Arena Tenn., Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2012.

Tennessee defeats South Carolina 69-57 at Thompson-Boling Arena Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2012.



Full gallery »Tennessee Lady Vols 82, Auburn Tigers 64

  • Tennessee's Ariel Massengale steps onto the court at Thompson-Boling Arena before the start of the game against Auburn on Sunday, February 5, 2012. The Lady Vols defeated the Tigers, 82-61.

(SAUL YOUNG/NEWS SENTINEL)
  • Auburn's Blanche Alverson grabs a rebound before Tennessee's Taber Spani at Thompson-Boling Arena on Sunday, February 5, 2012. The Lady Vols defeated the Tigers, 82-61.

(SAUL YOUNG/NEWS SENTINEL)
  • Tennessee's Meighan Simmons cuts through Auburn's Camille Glyph, left, and Najat Ouardad at Thompson-Boling Arena on Sunday, February 5, 2012. 

(SAUL YOUNG/NEWS SENTINEL)
  • Tennessee Kamiko Williams attempts to score over Auburn's Tyrese Tanner at Thompson-Boling Arena on Sunday, February 5, 2012. The Lady Vols defeated the Tigers, 82-61.

(SAUL YOUNG/NEWS SENTINEL)
  • Tennessee's Shekinna Stricklen celebrates after scoring against Auburn at Thompson-Boling Arena on Sunday, February 5, 2012. 

(SAUL YOUNG/NEWS SENTINEL)
  • Tennessee's Briana Bass intercepts a pass intended for Auburn's Najat Ourdad at Thompson-Boling Arena on Sunday, February 5, 2012. The Lady Vols defeated the Tigers, 82-61.

(SAUL YOUNG/NEWS SENTINEL)

The Lady Vols defeat Auburn, 82-61 at Thompson-Boling Arena on Sunday, February 5, 2011.



Full gallery »Tennessee 73, Georgia 62 men's basketball

  • Tennessee head coach Cuonzo Martin  calls to his players as they take on Georgia during the first half at Thompson-Boling Arena Saturday, Feb. 4, 2012.  (ADAM BRIMER/NEWS SENTINEL)
  • Tennessee guard Cameron Tatum (23) defends against Georgia guard Kentavious Caldwell-Pope (1) during the first half at Thompson-Boling Arena Saturday, Feb. 4, 2012.  (ADAM BRIMER/NEWS SENTINEL)
  • Tennessee guard Trae Golden (11) defends against Georgia guard Dustin Ware (3) during the first half at Thompson-Boling Arena Saturday, Feb. 4, 2012.  (ADAM BRIMER/NEWS SENTINEL)
  • Georgia forward John Florveus (32) shoots the ball as Tennessee forwards Jeronne Maymon (34) and Jarnell Stokes (5) defend during the first half at Thompson-Boling Arena Saturday, Feb. 4, 2012.  (ADAM BRIMER/NEWS SENTINEL)
  • Tennessee head coach Cuonzo Martin looks on as his team plays Georgia during the first half at Thompson-Boling Arena Saturday, Feb. 4, 2012.  (ADAM BRIMER/NEWS SENTINEL)
  • Tennessee forward Jeronne Maymon (34) and guard Skylar McBee (13) struggle for control of the ball with Georgia guard Gerald Robinson (22) during the first half at Thompson-Boling Arena Saturday, Feb. 4, 2012.  (ADAM BRIMER/NEWS SENTINEL)

Tennessee defeated Georgia 73-62 at Thompson-Boling Arena Saturday, Feb. 4, 2012.



Full gallery »NFL Honors Show

  • Baltimore Ravens' Terrell Suggs speaks after receiving the AP Defensive Player of the Year during the inaugural NFL Honors show Saturday, Feb. 4, 2012, in Indianapolis.The New York Giants will face the New England Patriots in the NFL football's Super Bowl XLVI in Indianapolis on Feb. 5. (AP Photo/Marcio Sanchez)
  • Detroit Lions' Matthew Stafford reacts after receiving the AP Comeback Player of the Year during the inaugural NFL Honors show Saturday, Feb. 4, 2012, in Indianapolis.The New York Giants will face the New England Patriots in the NFL football's Super Bowl XLVI in Indianapolis on Feb. 5.  (AP Photo/Marcio Sanchez)
  • Detroit Lions' Matthew Stafford and guest arrives for the inaugural NFL Honors show Saturday, Feb. 4, 2012, in Indianapolis.The New York Giants will face the New England Patriots in the NFL football's Super Bowl XLVI in Indianapolis on Feb. 5. (AP Photo/David Stluka)
  • Denver Broncos' Von Miller reacts after receiving the AP Defensive Rookie of the Year during the inaugural NFL Honors show Saturday, Feb. 4, 2012, in Indianapolis.The New York Giants will face the New England Patriots in the NFL football's Super Bowl XLVI in Indianapolis on Feb. 5.(AP Photo/Marcio Sanchez)
  • Denver Broncos' Von Miller reacts after receiving the AP Defensive Rookie of the Year during the inaugural NFL Honors show Saturday, Feb. 4, 2012, in Indianapolis.The New York Giants will face the New England Patriots in the NFL football's Super Bowl XLVI in Indianapolis on Feb. 5. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
  • Indianapolis Colts' Peyton Manning, left, presents the AP MVP Player of the Year to Green Bay Packers' Aaron Rodgers during the inaugural NFL Honors show Saturday, Feb. 4, 2012, in Indianapolis.The New York Giants will face the New England Patriots in the NFL football's Super Bowl XLVI in Indianapolis on Feb. 5. (AP Photo/Marcio Sanchez)


Full gallery »Tennessee Lady Vols 60, South Carolina Gamecocks 64

  • Tennessee's Meighan Simmons and South Carolina's Markeshia Grant fight for the loose ball. 

(SAUL YOUNG/NEWS SENTINEL)
  • Tennessee's Cierra Burdick grabs the rebound over South Carolina players. (SAUL YOUNG/NEWS SENTINEL)
  • Tennessee's Taber Spani attempts to score while defended by South Carolina's Alieghsa Welch.

(SAUL YOUNG/NEWS SENTINEL)
  • Tennessee's Meighan Simmons reacts in frustration during the game against South Carolina. 

(SAUL YOUNG/NEWS SENTINEL)
  • Tennessee's Ariel Massengale attempts to shoot over South Carolina's Aleighsa Welch. 

(SAUL YOUNG/NEWS SENTINEL)
  • Tennessee's Taber Spani attempts to shoot over South Carolina's Sancheon White. 

(SAUL YOUNG/NEWS SENTINEL)

The Lady Vols lose to South Carolina, 64-60 at Thompson-Boling arena on Thursday, February 2, 2012.



Full gallery »Signing day celebration at Neyland Stadium

  • Football head coach Derek Dooley, left, answers a question from Bob Kesling, right, during an event in celebration of signing day on the Tennessee Terrace at Neyland Stadium Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2012.  (ADAM BRIMER/NEWS SENTINEL)
  • Football head coach Derek Dooley, left, answers a question from Bob Kesling, right, during an event in celebration of signing day on the Tennessee Terrace at Neyland Stadium Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2012.  (ADAM BRIMER/NEWS SENTINEL)
  • Fans look on as football head coach Derek Dooley answers questions from Bob Kesling during an event in celebration of signing day on the Tennessee Terrace at Neyland Stadium Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2012.  (ADAM BRIMER/NEWS SENTINEL)
  • Football head coach Derek Dooley, right, laughs as he introduces defensive line coach John Palermo during an event in celebration of signing day on the Tennessee Terrace at Neyland Stadium Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2012.  (ADAM BRIMER/NEWS SENTINEL)
  • Defensive line coach John Palermo addresses attendees during an event in celebration of signing day on the Tennessee Terrace at Neyland Stadium Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2012.  (ADAM BRIMER/NEWS SENTINEL)
  • Defensive coordinator Sal Sunseri gives his remarks after being introduced by head coach Derek Dooley during an event in celebration of signing day on the Tennessee Terrace at Neyland Stadium Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2012.  (ADAM BRIMER/NEWS SENTINEL)

UT football celebrated the close of signing day at the Tennessee Terrace at Neyland Stadium with head coach Derek Dooley and his staff Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2012.



Full gallery »Tennessee's signing class for 2012

  • Davante Bourque
  • Darrington Sentimore
  • Drae Bowles
  • LaDarrell McNeil
  • Daniel McCullers
  • Danny O'Brien


Full gallery »UT vs. Kentucky

  • Kentucky's Michael Kidd-Gilchrist, right, shoots over Tennessee's Cameron Tatum during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Lexington, Ky., Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2012. (AP Photo/James Crisp)
  • Kentucky's Anthony Davis, top, blocks the shot of Tennessee's Cameron Tatum during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Lexington, Ky., Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2012.
  • Kentucky's Terrence Jones, left, and Marquis Teague, right, and Tennessee's Jarnell Stokes battle after a loose ball during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Lexington, Ky., Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2012.


Full gallery »Tennessee 67, Georgia 50

  • Tennessee  head coach Pat Summitt, right,  is shown during  an NCAA college basketball game against Georgia Sunday, Jan. 29, 2012 in Athens, Ga.
  • Tennessee guard Meighan Simmons (10) goes to the basket as Georgia guard Erika Ford (31) defends in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game on Sunday, Jan. 29, 2012, in Athens, Ga.
  • Tennessee  head coach Pat Summitt is shown during  an NCAA college basketball game against Georgia Sunday, Jan. 29, 2012 in Athens, Ga.
  • Tennessee forward/center Isabelle Harrison, center, battles Georgia's Meredith Mitchell, left, and Jasmine Hassell (12) for a loose ball in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game on Sunday, Jan. 29, 2012, in Athens, Ga.
  • Tennessee  head coach Pat Summitt is shown during  an NCAA college basketball game against Georgia Sunday, Jan. 29, 2012 in Athens, Ga.
  • Tennessee  head coach Pat Summitt, center, talks with her players during a time out in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Georgia, Sunday, Jan. 29, 2012, in Athens, Ga.  Tennessee won 67-50.


Full gallery »Images from Larry Murphy's book on Tennessee's Pride of the Southland Marching Band

  • With the drum major starting the show and the drum line ready, the University of Tennessee Pride of the Southland Marching Band, which traces its roots to 1869, performs. The band's traditions and history are detailed in a new book whose sale proceeds go to the program's scholarship fund.
  • Steve Singleton was a drum major in 1966 and 1967.
  • President Dwight Eisenhower Inaugural Parade on January 20, 1957
  • Opening of the 'T'  during a Tennessee and Alabama game.
  • Majorettes pictured in 1995.
  • Picture of the 1902 Band with William A. Knabe as the director.

Photos are from Larry Murphy's book, "History of the University of Tennessee's Pride of the Southland Marching Band."



Full gallery »Tennessee 64, Auburn 49 men's basketball

  • Tennessee guard Josh Richardson (1) shoots over Auburn center Rob Chubb (41) during the first half at Thompson-Boling Arena Saturday, Jan. 28, 2012.  (ADAM BRIMER/NEWS SENTINEL)
  • Auburn head coach Tony Barbee calls to his team as they play Tennessee at Thompson-Boling Arena Saturday, Jan. 28, 2012.  (ADAM BRIMER/NEWS SENTINEL)
  • Tennessee forward Jeronne Maymon (34) shoots over Auburn guard Josh Wallace (11) and forward Kenny Gabriel (22) during the first half at Thompson-Boling Arena Saturday, Jan. 28, 2012.  (ADAM BRIMER/NEWS SENTINEL)
  • Tennessee guard Skylar McBee (13) shoots a three pointer during the first half of the game against Auburn at Thompson-Boling Arena Saturday, Jan. 28, 2012.  (ADAM BRIMER/NEWS SENTINEL)
  • Auburn center Rob Chubb (41) shoots over Tennessee forward Jarnell Stokes (5) during the first half at Thompson-Boling Arena Saturday, Jan. 28, 2012.  (ADAM BRIMER/NEWS SENTINEL)
  • Tennessee guard Cameron Tatum (23) and Auburn forward Allen Payne (2) struggle for control of the ball during the first half at Thompson-Boling Arena Saturday, Jan. 28, 2012.  (ADAM BRIMER/NEWS SENTINEL)

Tennessee defeats Auburn 64-49 to mark the program's 1500th all-time win Saturday, Jan. 28, 2012.



Full gallery »Tennessee Lady Vols 86, Alabama 56

  • Tennessee forward Alicia Manning (15) dribbles the ball downcourt during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Alabama in Tuscaloosa, Ala., Thursday, Jan. 26, 2012. (AP/Michelle Lepianka Carter)
  • Tennessee head coach Pat Summitt reacts to a call during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Alabama in Tuscaloosa, Ala., Thursday, Jan. 26, 2012. (AP/Michelle Lepianka Carter)
  • Tennessee head coach Pat Summitt signs autographs for fans after an NCAA college basketball game against Alabama in Tuscaloosa, Ala., Thursday, Jan. 26, 2012. Tennessee won 86-56. (AP/Michelle Lepianka Carter)
  • Alabama guard Khristin Lee (22) pressures Tennessee guard Briana Bass (1) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Tuscaloosa, Ala., Thursday, Jan. 26, 2012. (AP/Michelle Lepianka Carter)
  • Tennessee head coach Pat Summitt watches from the bench during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Alabama in Tuscaloosa, Ala., Thursday, Jan. 26, 2012. (AP/Michelle Lepianka Carter)
  • Alabama guard Jessica Merritt (33) and guard Shafontaye Myers (12) pressure Tennessee guard Briana Bass (1) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Tuscaloosa, Ala., Thursday, Jan. 26, 2012. (AP/Michelle Lepianka Carter)


Full gallery »Vanderbilt 65, Tennessee 47, Jan. 24, 2012

  • Tennessee guard Trae Golden (11) scores ahead of Vanderbilt guard Dai-Jon Parker, right, in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game on Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2012, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
  • Tennessee forward Jarnell Stokes (5) shoots a technical foul shot as Tennessee and Vanderbilt players watch in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game on Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2012, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
  • Vanderbilt forward Jeffery Taylor (44) shoots over Tennessee forward Jarnell Stokes (5) in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game on Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2012, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
  • Tennessee head coach Cuonzo Martin, center, watches from the bench along with Kenny Hall (20), Josh Richardson (1) and Trae Golden (11) in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Vanderbilt on Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2012, in Nashville, Tenn.
  • Vanderbilt forward Jeffery Taylor, left, loses control of the ball as he gets tangled with Tennessee guard Wes Washpun (4) in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game on Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2012, in Nashville, Tenn. Vanderbilt won 65-47. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
  • Tennessee forward Jeronne Maymon, left, drives against Vanderbilt forward Lance Goulbourne (5) in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game on Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2012, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)


Full gallery »Notre Dame beats Tennessee 72-44, Jan. 23, 2012

  • Notre Dame forward Natalie Achonwa, front, and Tennessee forward Glory Johnson scramble for a loose ball in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Monday, Jan. 23, 2012, in South Bend, Ind. Notre Dame won 72-44. (AP Photo/Joe Raymond)
  • Notre Dame players watch the final seconds of their 72-44 victory over Tennessee in an NCAA college basketball game, Monday, Jan. 23, 2012, in South Bend, Ind. Notre Dame won 72-44. From left are Kayla McBride, Natalie Novosel, Kaila Turner, Skylar Diggins and Devereaux Peters. (AP Photo/Joe Raymond)
  • Tennessee coach Pat Summitt looks out onto the court with guard Ariel Massengale in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game with Tennessee, Monday, Jan. 23, 2012, in South Bend, Ind. Notre Dame won 72-44. (AP Photo/Joe Raymond)
  • Notre Dame guard Skylar Diggins, right, and Tennessee guard Ariel Massengale watch a loose ball in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Monday, Jan. 23, 2012, in South Bend, Ind. Notre Dame won 72-44. (AP Photo/Joe Raymond)
  • Tennessee coach Pat Summitt, right, and players on the bench watch the final minutes of an NCAA college basketball game against Notre Dame, Monday, Jan. 23, 2012, in South Bend, Ind. Notre Dame won 72-44. (AP Photo/Joe Raymond)
  • Tennessee forward Glory Johnson, right, works against Notre Dame guard Brittany Mallory in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Monday, Jan. 23, 2012, in South Bend, Ind. Notre Dame won 72-44. (AP Photo/Joe Raymond)


Full gallery »Remembering Joe Paterno

  • FILE - In this file photo from Nov. 5, 2005,  Penn State football coach Joe Paterno acknowledges the crowd during warm-ups before the NCAA college football game against Wisconsin in State College, Pa.  Paterno, the longtime Penn State coach who won more games than anyone else in major college football but was fired amid a child sex abuse scandal that scarred his reputation for winning with integrity, died Sunday, Jan. 22, 2012. He was 85.  (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster, File)
  • A crowd gathers for a candle light vigil honoring late football coach Joe Paterno outside Old Main on the Penn State campus in State College, Pa., Sunday, January 22, 2012. Paterno State College (AP Photo/The Citizens' Voice, Kristen Mullen)
  • Penn State students hold a sign as they gather in remembrance around a statue of  legendary Penn State football coach Joe Paterno, outside Beaver Stadium on the Penn State campus Sunday, Jan. 22, 2012, in State College,Pa..  Paterno died in a State College hospital Sunday morning after battling lung cancer.(AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)
  • A crowd gathers to pay respects to longtime football coach Joe Paterno at the Paterno statue outside of Beaver Stadium in State College, Pa., Sunday, Jan. 22, 2012.  Paterno died Sunday at age 85. (AP Photo/The Citizens' Voice, Kristen Mullen)
  • A crowd gathers to pay respects to longtime football coach Joe Paterno at the Paterno statue outside of Beaver Stadium in State College, Pa., Sunday, Jan. 22, 2012. Paterno died Sunday at age 85. (AP Photo/The Citizens' Voice, Kristen Mullen)
  • FILE - In this Oct. 22, 2011 file photo, Penn State coach Joe Paterno stands on the field before his team's NCAA college football game against Northwestern, in Evanston, Ill. Paterno, a sainted figure at Penn State for almost half a century but scarred forever by the child sex abuse scandal that brought his career to a stunning end, died Sunday, Jan. 22, 2012, at age 85. (AP Photo/Jim Prisching, File)


Full gallery »Tennessee 60, Connecticut 57 men's basketball

  • Connecticut guard Jeremy Lamb (3) goes in for a layup during the game against Tennessee at Thompson-Boling Arena Saturday, Jan. 21, 2012.  Tennessee won 60-57 over Connecticut.  (ADAM BRIMER/NEWS SENTINEL)
  • Tennessee forward Jarnell Stokes (5) grabs a rebound from Connecticut during the first half at Thompson-Boling Arena Saturday, Jan. 21, 2012.  Tennessee won 60-57 over Connecticut.  (ADAM BRIMER/NEWS SENTINEL)
  • Tennessee guard Tyler Summitt (14) and fellow teammates don 'I back Pat' t-shirts as they enter the playing floor before the game against Connecticut at Thompson-Boling Arena Saturday, Jan. 21, 2012.  Tennessee won 60-57 over Connecticut.  (ADAM BRIMER/NEWS SENTINEL)
  • Tennessee forward Jarnell Stokes (5) struggles for control of the ball as Connecticut center Andre Drummond (12) defends at Thompson-Boling Arena Saturday, Jan. 21, 2012.  Tennessee won 60-57 over Connecticut.  (ADAM BRIMER/NEWS SENTINEL)
  • Tennessee head coach Cuonzo Martin shakes hands with former football head coach Philip Fulmer after the Vols' 60-57 win over Connecticut at Thompson-Boling Arena Saturday, Jan. 21, 2012.  (ADAM BRIMER/NEWS SENTINEL)
  • Tennessee celebrates after defeating Connecticut 60-57 at Thompson-Boling Arena Saturday, Jan. 21, 2012.  (ADAM BRIMER/NEWS SENTINEL)

Tennessee defeated Connecticut 60-57 at Thompson-Boling Arena Saturday, Jan. 21, 2012.



Full gallery »Tennessee Lady Vols 65, LSU Lady Tigers 56

  • University of Tennessee student Michelle Scott holds up a large cutout of Tennessee women's basketball head coach Pat Summitt before the start of the game against LSU at Thompson-Boling Arena on Thursday, January 19, 2012. The Lady Vols defeated the Lady Tigers 65-56. 
 
(SAUL YOUNG/NEWS SENTINEL)
  • Tennessee head coach Pat Summitt and LSU head coach Nikki Caldwell greet and hug before the start of their game at Thompson-Boling Arenea on Thursday, January 19, 2012. The Lady Vols defeated the Lady Tigers 65-56. 
 
(SAUL YOUNG/NEWS SENTINEL)
  • Tennessee's Meighan Simmons and LSU's Adrienne Webb chase after the loose ball Thompson-Boling Arenea on Thursday, January 19, 2012.
 
(SAUL YOUNG/NEWS SENTINEL)
  • Tennessee's Ariel Massengale attempts to score while defended by LSU's Krystal Forthan at Thompson-Boling Arenea on Thursday, January 19, 2012. The Lady Vols defeated the Lady Tigers 65-56. 
 
(SAUL YOUNG/NEWS SENTINEL)
  • Tennessee's Cierra Burdick goes after the ball between LSU's Adrienne Webb, left, and LaSondra Barrett at Thompson-Boling Arenea on Thursday, January 19, 2012.
 
(SAUL YOUNG/NEWS SENTINEL)
  • Tennessee's Alicia Manning passes the ball away while defended by LSU's Courtney Jones at Thompson-Boling Arenea on Thursday, January 19, 2012.
 
(SAUL YOUNG/NEWS SENTINEL)

Tennessee defeats LSU, 65-56 at Thompson-Boling Arena on Thursday, January 19, 2012.



Full gallery »Tennessee Lady Vols 87, Vanderbilt Commodores 64

  • Tennessee head coach Pat Summitt and associate head coach Holly Warlick watch the court during the game against Vanderbilt. The Lady Vols defeat Vanderbilt 87-64 at Thompson-Boling Arena on Sunday, January 15, 2012.
 
(SAUL YOUNG/NEWS SENTINEL)
  • Tennessee's Shekinna Stricklen goes after the loose ball against Vanderbilt's Elan Brown, center, and Tiffany Clarke at Thompson-Boling Arena on Sunday, January 15, 2012.
 
(SAUL YOUNG/NEWS SENTINEL)
  • Tennessee's Vicki Baugh attempts to score while defended by Vanderbilt's Stephanie Holzer, left, and Elan Brown. The Lady Vols defeat Vanderbilt 87-64 at Thompson-Boling Arena on Sunday, January 15, 2012.
 
(SAUL YOUNG/NEWS SENTINEL)
  • Vanderbilt's Elan Brown collides with Tennessee's Glory Johnson while scrambling for the ball at Thompson-Boling Arena on Sunday, January 15, 2012.
 
(SAUL YOUNG/NEWS SENTINEL)
  • Tennessee head coach Pat Summitt talks with one of the game officials during the game against Vanderbilt. The Lady Vols defeat Vanderbilt 87-64 at Thompson-Boling Arena on Sunday, January 15, 2012.
  • Tennessee's Meighan Simmons attempts to score while defended by Vanderbilt's Kady Schrann. The Lady Vols defeat Vanderbilt 87-64 at Thompson-Boling Arena on Sunday, January 15, 2012.
 
(SAUL YOUNG/NEWS SENTINEL)

Tennessee defeats Vanderbilt, 87-64 at Thompson-Boling Arena on Sunday, January 15, 2012.




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