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Lawyer for Debby Jennings questions UT's interest in resolution
Published 05/25/2012 at 5:24 p.m. 95 Comments
The crossfire between Debby Jennings and the University of Tennessee continued on Friday.
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UT says Debby Jennings was 'insubordinate, disrespectful'
Published 05/24/2012 at 11:52 p.m. 122 Comments
University of Tennessee Vice Chancellor/Director of Athletics Dave Hart has responded to the threat of legal action concerning Debby Jennings' departure from the athletic department by issuing a statement that said the former associate athletics director for media relations was ...
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6-3 post player Nia Moore signs with Lady Vols
Published 05/24/2012 at 11:44 p.m. 42 Comments
One of Tennessee's new women's basketball assistant coaches has helped produce a much-needed boost to the Lady Vols' roster.
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Dave Hart says Debby Jennings 'fostered an atmosphere of negativity and division'
Published 05/24/2012 at 3:48 p.m. 108 Comments
Tennessee Vice Chancellor/Director of Athletics Dave Hart has responded to the threat of legal action concerning Debby Jennings' departure from the athletic department by issuing a statement that said that the former associate athletics director for media relations was "insubordinate, ...
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Pat Summitt to be honored at White House on Tuesday
Updated 05/24/2012 at 7:16 p.m. 19 Comments
Pat Summitt will visit the White House on Tuesday to receive the Presidential Medal of Freedom.
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Juco forward Jasmine Phillips signs with Lady Vols
Updated 05/21/2012 at 8:56 p.m. 21 Comments
Tennessee has returned to the junior college ranks to boost its women's basketball roster.
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Jake Rainey gives up 2012 track season to help mom
Published 05/12/2012 at 6:16 p.m. 13 Comments
Marie Rainey speaks with a mother's pride about her son's capacity for compassion.
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Pat Summitt to receive Arthur Ashe Courage Award at ESPYs
Published 05/10/2012 at 10:34 a.m. 11 Comments
Pat Summitt's fortitude will place her in exclusive company and recognize her with a prestigious honor this summer.
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Mercedes Russell isn't close to making choice
Published 05/08/2012 at 12:16 a.m. 22 Comments
Despite a flurry of recruiting activity over the weekend and a commitment by her close friend, top women's basketball prospect Mercedes Russell isn't close to making her choice.
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Daedra Charles-Furlow not retained; Lady Vols to hire assistant to head coach
Published 05/07/2012 at 11:24 a.m. 22 Comments
Tennessee's Holly Warlick has hired two new assistant coaches and a director of women's basketball operations. And she's still not done with her staff makeover.
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Lady Vols don't land Diamond DeShields
Updated 05/05/2012 at 11:48 p.m. 55 Comments
A flurry of women's basketball recruiting activity on Saturday thwarted Tennessee's ongoing efforts regarding the Class of 2013.
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Holly Warlick, Nikki Caldwell team up again for benefit motorcycle ride
Published 05/03/2012 at 10:56 a.m. 10 Comments
Despite a busier schedule as Tennessee's new women's basketball coach, Holly Warlick will squeeze in a road trip and a motorcycle ride this weekend for a good cause.
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Jolette Law: 'It's an honor' to join Lady Vols staff
Updated 05/02/2012 at 9:14 p.m. 25 Comments
Holly Warlick went outside the family to complete her first Tennessee women's basketball coaching staff.
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For many, she's simply Pat
Published 04/29/2012 at 4 a.m. 21 Comments
When Pat Summitt became coach of the Tennessee women's basketball team in 1974, she decided that the players should refer to her simply as "Pat."
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Milestones in Pat Summitt's career of 1,098 victories
Published 04/29/2012 at 4 a.m.
Pat Summitt's 1,098 career victories have left a distinctive trail throughout her storied career as head coach of the Tennessee women's basketball team - enough to mark her legacy in victor increments of 100.
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Holly Warlick makes right pitch to Kyra Elzy
Published 04/26/2012 at 9:43 p.m. 15 Comments
Holly Warlick saved her best sales pitch for last in the form of a text message.
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Juco standout Uju Ugoka picks Virgina Tech
Published 04/26/2012 at 5:12 p.m. 39 Comments
Tennessee has missed out on junior college women's basketball prospect Uju Ugoka.
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Kyra Elzy named assistant women's basketball coach at Tennessee
Updated 04/26/2012 at 3:22 p.m. 52 Comments
A former Tennessee Lady Vol is returning to join the coaching staff of new women’s basketball coach Holly Warlick.
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Pat Summitt to Holly Warlick should be clean as a whistle
Published 04/21/2012 at 5:52 p.m. 5 Comments
A historic coaching transition has left the Tennessee women's basketball program without a legend on its bench and with two assistants' chairs vacant.
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Lady Vols still in running for top-ranked recruit
Published 04/20/2012 at 7:52 p.m. 36 Comments
The seismic shift in the Tennessee women's basketball coaching staff apparently hasn't shaken the Lady Vols' chances of landing one of the nation's top recruits.
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Pat Summitt passes whistle to Holly Warlick
Updated 04/19/2012 at 10:32 p.m. 27 Comments
Holly Warlick was asking for it, and Pat Summitt responded accordingly.
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Pat Summitt to get $1 million bonus
Updated 04/19/2012 at 8:44 p.m. 66 Comments
Pat Summitt didn't complete her 40th year as the Tennessee women's basketball head coach, but she did receive the $1 million bonus the university originally committed to paying her if she reached that milestone.
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Holly Warlick 'thankful' for Summitt, 'honored' as next coach
Published 04/18/2012 at 11:28 p.m. 11 Comments
Being a former point guard, Holly Warlick appreciates the value of a good assist.
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Court Adjourned: Pat Summitt steps down after illustrious career
Published 04/18/2012 at 9:56 p.m. 11 Comments
In stepping down as Tennessee women's basketball coach, Pat Summitt's new role as head coach emeritus at least helps soften the transition for her. "I think it's real safe landing place for her," said former UT assistant Mickie DeMoss, who ...
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Kaitlyn Rohrback found strength in mom's battle against cancer
Published 04/18/2012 at 9:40 p.m. 1 Comment
The power of Kaitlyn Rohrback's golf swing comes from its purpose.
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Even Summitt not quite sure of new role
Published 04/18/2012 at 7:56 p.m. 5 Comments
Pat Summitt spoke of her new coaching duties on Wednesday with the same old devotion. "If anyone asks,'' she said in a UT release, "you can find me observing practice or in my office."
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Pat Summitt steps down
Updated 04/18/2012 at 3:57 p.m. 187 Comments
After a storied 38-year career, Pat Summitt is stepping down as head coach of the Tennessee women’s basketball team to become a coach emeritus with the program.
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Shekinna Stricklen, Glory Johnson among first four players drafted by WNBA
Updated 04/16/2012 at 9:28 p.m.
Baugh, Cain also picked in WNBA draft
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Lady Vols' place in WNBA draft a matter of perspective
Published 04/14/2012 at 6 p.m. 10 Comments
When Vicki Baugh was informed that she had been invited to the WNBA draft, the Tennessee center initially was more skeptical than excited.
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Shekinna Stricklen, Vicki Baugh, Glory Johnson invited to WNBA draft
Published 04/11/2012 at 7:20 p.m. 9 Comments
Tennessee will have a strong presence at the WNBA draft.
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Lady Vols waiting on recruits' decisions
Published 04/10/2012 at 8:28 p.m. 36 Comments
Although the spring signing period starts today, Tennessee will have to wait a while longer on Uju Ugoka and Wilka Montout, two junior college basketball prospects the Lady Vols have been pursuing.
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Chamique Holdsclaw always had good shot, now adds a strong voice
Published 04/10/2012 at 8:28 p.m. 8 Comments
Chamique Holdsclaw stepped before an audience Tuesday night that likely knew her best for her jump shot.
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Dean Lockwood says he hasn't been contacted about Michigan opening
Updated 04/06/2012 at 6:20 p.m. 30 Comments
Dean Lockwood has been a popular guy lately.
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Mickie DeMoss' exit could start makeover
Published 04/02/2012 at 9 p.m. 57 Comments
Change is coming to the Tennessee women's basketball coaching staff for next season.
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Dave Hart declines to comment on Pat Summitt's future
Published 04/01/2012 at 2:28 p.m. 25 Comments
Pat Summitt's colleagues, fans and former players weren't saying goodbye.
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Pat Summitt and Geno Auriemma share big hug
Updated 04/01/2012 at 7 p.m. 50 Comments
In between signing autographs and attending the State Farm All-America team announcement on Saturday, Tennessee women's basketball coach Pat Summitt had a pleasant encounter with Connecticut coach Geno Auriemma at the Final Four in Denver.
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Season of courage: Alzheimer's diagnosis puts focus on Summitt, Lady Vols
Published 04/01/2012 at 4 a.m. 1 Comment
When Tennessee's Glory Johnson was honored for grabbing her 1,000th career rebound, Lady Vols head coach Pat Summitt joined the senior forward on the Thompson-Boling Arena court before a Jan. 15 game against Vanderbilt. During the course of the proceedings, ...
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Arkansas coach Tom Collen says future 'kind of sad'
Published 04/01/2012 at 4 a.m.
Before Arkansas' game at Tennessee on Feb. 23, Razorbacks coach Tom Collen offered some personal comments about Summitt, referring to her as his "role model." In the process, he turned a melancholy eye toward the future.
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Respect for coach comes from all sides
Published 04/01/2012 at 4 a.m.
On senior day, Tennessee spreads the recognition. In addition to Tennessee's seniors, Summitt gives flowers to the opposing team's seniors.
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Despite adversity, Abby Conklin 'grateful'
Published 04/01/2012 at 4 a.m.
Abby Conklin didn't always qualify as a "Pat's pal" during her Tennessee Lady Vols career. Despite playing a significant role on two national championship teams, the former Lady Vol was a frequent target of Summitt's scorn.
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Michelle Marciniak voices her appreciation in verse
Published 04/01/2012 at 4 a.m. 1 Comment
Former player Michelle Marciniak spoke recently at a dinner in New York City honoring Summitt as the Sports Illustrated Sportswoman of the Year. In the midst of her hectic business schedule with SHEEX Inc., she wrote her speech during a ...
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Coaching community recognizes debt to Pat Summitt
Published 04/01/2012 at 4 a.m.
During the NCAA Women's College Basketball Tournament, opposing coaches continued paying tribute to Tennessee head coach Pat Summitt.
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Lady Vols still have Summitt's back
Published 04/01/2012 at 4 a.m.
Tennessee's Vicki Baugh was one of the first responders when Lady Vols head coach Pat Summitt stood before her players last August and told them that she had been diagnosed with early onset dementia, Alzheimer's type.
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Shelley Sexton Collier helps motivate Lady Vols
Published 04/01/2012 at 4 a.m.
It wasn't surprising to see former player Shelley Sexton Collier at Tennessee's practice on the final day of February, the day before the team left for Nashville and the SEC Women's Basketball Tournament. Nor was it unusual for the former ...
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Talkative C. Vivian Stringer speechless at diagnosis
Published 04/01/2012 at 4 a.m.
Words usually tumble out of C. Vivian Stringer like water flowing over Niagara Falls. Summitt once joked about phone conversations with the Rutgers' women's coach, who's a longtime friend. She conceded to occasionally putting the phone down in midsentence to ...
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Coaching with Pat Summit an honor for Holly Warlick
Published 04/01/2012 at 4 a.m.
Associate head coach Holly Warlick never looked more beleaguered in trying to answer for Tennessee's season than when she trudged into the interview room at Memorial Gymnasium after the Lady Vols' 93-79 thrashing at the hands of Vanderbilt on Feb. ...
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Idea for book of letters came from Chamique Holdsclaw
Published 04/01/2012 at 4 a.m.
The process of compiling a book of letters from former players to Summitt began with Lady Vols legend Chamique Holdsclaw. She conceived the idea while struggling to convey her feelings. In so doing, she wrestled with what turned out to ...
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The fire's still there for Pat Summitt, but not as often
Published 04/01/2012 at 4 a.m.
In the aftermath of the South Carolina loss, senior forward Glory Johnson seemed almost surprised to say that she had missed the regular tongue-lashings from Summitt. Johnson thought the team did, too.
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Kyra Elzy in fight against Alzheimers
Published 04/01/2012 at 4 a.m. 2 Comments
Kyra Elzy made a New Year's resolution last year to volunteer at a care center devoted to Alzheimer's disease.
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Glory Johnson named to All-America team
Published 03/31/2012 at 5:48 p.m. 9 Comments
Tennessee's Glory Johnson did make it to Denver, site of the Women's Final Four.
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