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Second-year receiver step-up

Sat, 25 May 2013 19:00:00 -0000

FRANKLIN, Tenn. — The headliner from UT's star-studded wide receiver signing class of 2012 is gone, but the rest remain. And new coach Butch Jones wants to see them emerge.

Tennessee pursuing Ariz. athlete

Sat, 25 May 2013 12:00:00 -0000

A four-star athlete from Scottsdale, Ariz., who received an offer from Tennessee earlier this week discusses the latest in his recruitment and his interest in the Vols.

Vols add late 2013 commitment

Sat, 25 May 2013 02:10:00 -0000

A defensive end from Havelock (N.C.) High School who previously had committed to South Carolina gave Tennessee an unexpected, late addition to its 2013 class Friday.

Non-SEC schedules still an issue

Fri, 24 May 2013 18:20:00 -0000

KINGSPORT, Tenn. — Tennessee men's basketball coach Cuonzo Martin and his boss hope and plan to bring up at least one familiar issue during next week's SEC spring meetings.

Summertime in the air for 4-star LB

Fri, 24 May 2013 17:10:53 -0000

White Station (Tenn.) linebacker Petera Wilson gives the latest in his recruitment and updates his summer plans. Come inside...

Vols offer JUCO defensive tackle

Fri, 24 May 2013 11:40:00 -0000

A four-star defensive tackle from Fort Scott (Kan.) Community College has picked up a handful of new scholarship offers this week, including three from SEC teams.

Notes: Jones happy with hot start

Fri, 24 May 2013 02:32:20 -0000

FRANKLIN, Tenn. — Many have seemed surprised that Butch Jones and Co. have assembled the nation's No. 3 recruiting class before ever coaching a game at UT. Jones is not.

Stewart makes history at Coalfield

Thu, 23 May 2013 22:30:00 -0000

COALFIELD, Tenn. — Rising junior offensive lineman Zach Stewart made a bit of history for Coalfield School when he verbally committed to Tennessee last month.

Hart still backing nine-game slate

Thu, 23 May 2013 17:00:00 -0000

KINGSPORT, Tenn. — Some SEC football coaches and athletic directors are happy to continue playing eight-game conference schedules. Dave Hart is not one of those people.

Two teams on top for new five-star

Thu, 23 May 2013 12:24:54 -0000

Already a five-star prospect for 2015, Albany's Trenton Thompson is getting offers and attention. Find out which two teams are on top early on.

Berry 'still open,' planning visits

Thu, 23 May 2013 12:00:00 -0000

FAIRBURN, Ga. — Three-star linebacker/safety Elliott Berry, one of the younger twin brothers of former Tennessee safety Eric Berry, discusses the latest in his recruitment.

Booth Takes Step Back From Deciding

Thu, 23 May 2013 03:09:22 -0000

Indianapolis (Ind.) Pike Top247 receiver Dominique Booth cancels his Friday press conference.

Martin talks point guard options

Thu, 23 May 2013 02:00:00 -0000

ATLANTA — The point guard position has been evolving for years in the modern era of basketball, and it's becoming harder to pinpoint the precise parameters. But UT needs one.

In-state kicker commits to Vols

Wed, 22 May 2013 22:45:00 -0000

Rising senior kicker Aaron Medley of Lewisburg, Tenn., verbally committed to Tennessee on Wednesday, less than 24 hours after he received an offer from the Vols.

Jones talks Maggitt recovery, role

Wed, 22 May 2013 17:30:00 -0000

ATLANTA — Some on Tennessee’s new staff seemed to initially consider versatile Tennessee defender Curt Maggitt a defensive end. Is that still the case, though?

Vols 'slightly ahead' for Berry

Wed, 22 May 2013 12:30:00 -0000

FAIRBURN, Ga. — Four-star athlete Evan Berry, one of the younger twin brothers of former Tennessee star safety Eric Berry, admits the Vols currently are high on his list.

Notes: Jones on signees' statuses

Wed, 22 May 2013 01:01:00 -0000

ATLANTA — UT's 2013 recruiting class had 21 players in February, and first-year Vols coach Butch Jones said Tuesday that a vast majority of them should be enrolled next week.

Tennessee in top five for Md. DE

Wed, 22 May 2013 00:00:00 -0000

A three-star rising senior defensive end from Middletown (Md.) High School announced his top five college choices over the weekend, and Tennessee currently is among them.

Jones happy with Tri-Cities Vols

Tue, 21 May 2013 17:00:00 -0000

KINGSPORT, Tenn. — UT's Big Orange Caravan made its annual Tri-Cities stop on Monday, and Butch Jones buzzed about the players he’d inherited and signed from that area.

Ohio linebacker visits Tennessee

Tue, 21 May 2013 10:30:00 -0000

A three-star rising senior linebacker from Kenton (Ohio) High School visited Tennessee for the first time Sunday and Monday after recently getting an offer from the Vols.