Dave Hooker

With fate seemingly lined up against him throughout his Tennessee career, Jonathan Crompton persevered.

On its way to a 5-5 record this season, Tennessee has had to deal with a shortage of talent it has rarely seen.

Two players already committed to other colleges will make official visits to Tennessee this weekend.

Lane Kiffin hesitated for about a millisecond when asked if he'd ever coached a team so dependent on walk-ons.

Tennessee will host at least three football prospects for official visits this weekend but more may be in the works.

Tennessee coach Lane Kiffin said he would have no issues if All-American junior safety Eric Berry wants to run solo through the pre-game 'T' on Saturday, a designation usually held for seniors for the final home game.

Tennessee first-year coach Lane Kiffin offered an explanation for those questioning his recent claim about his football team's spotless police record.

Injuries will force Tennessee to play linebacker-by-committee Saturday. Now, it's up to the committee members to prove their ready.

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The University of Tennessee Athletic Department is apparently holding out hope that charges against freshman safety Janzen Jackson will be reduced or dropped, which could lead to his return to the football field.

Tennessee's non-incident streak wasn't exactly as advertised.

Tennessee freshman defensive back Nyshier Oliver was charged with theft by shoplifting just hours before the Vols hosted Memphis on Nov. 7.

Tennessee coach Lane Kiffin, left, said he will help promote assistants like running backs coach Eddie Gran, who has interviewed for the vacant Memphis job.

Tennessee assistant coach Eddie Gran interviewed for the head coaching job at Memphis, a source close to the situation said.

OXFORD, Miss. - For just one day, perhaps it's time to change the speed limit on the Ole Miss campus.

Tennessee coach Lane Kiffin is contemplating Janzen Jackson's future at Tennessee. Last week, Kiffin was asked to contemplate Jackson's talent.

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Lane Kiffin sought advice about Tennessee’s football program from former Ole Miss quarterback Archie Manning before becoming the Vols' head coach.

Tennessee safety Janzen Jackson said he wasn't allowed to discuss the specifics of his suspension last week, but hinted there could be an advantage from some time off.

Swooping in via helicopter was nice. But just having Tennessee head coach Lane Kiffin in the stands was enough. “That made me feel wanted,” offensive lineman Jawuan James said after committing to UT Tuesday evening. “That’s the first time a ...

Tennessee assistant head coach Ed Orgeron isn't talking to the media this week. UT's players aren't so shy.

Safety Ahmad Dixon still considers himself committed to Baylor but was clearly impressed by his visit to Tennessee.

Tennessee wide receiver Denarius Moore makes a touchdown reception over Memphis' Curtis Echols on Saturday night.

One interception. One month of the regular season remaining.

Tennessee is expected to host two official visitors this weekend: Ahmad Dixon and Marques Pair.

Highly rated tailback Michael Dyer is expected to commit to Auburn during a press conference Friday at 10:30 a.m., according to a source close to his recruitment.

Tennessee coach Lane Kiffin seemed skeptical that Florida coach Urban Meyer would be severely punished for his recent criticism of the SEC's much-maligned football officials.

Dan Williams' recent ascension into one of the top defensive tackles in the SEC had him and the media reminiscing about his, well, bigger days.

Competition isn't just reserved for spring practice and preseason camp. Tennessee coach Lane Kiffin sees it as a season-long affair.

“Mum” was the word when it came to producing the University of Tennessee’s first black football jerseys in almost 90 years.

What makes a prospect from three time zones away commit to play for a school without ever visiting its campus? Lane Kiffin.

Tennessee linebacker Savion Frazier is out for the season after being diagnosed with a torn anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee on Monday, according to a source close to the situation.

Tennessee picked up its second junior college commitment of the weekend on Sunday when receiver Kenbrell Thompkins pledged to be a Vol.

Ken Adams from Copiah-Lincoln Community College in Wesson, Miss., has committed to Tennessee.

Tennessee's jerseys changed. Its defense didn't. The Vols continued to stifle opposing offenses on Saturday in Neyland Stadium. This time it was South Carolina, which Tennessee beat 31-13.

There's no perfect recruiting class. Yet it will be hard for Tennessee fans not to imagine one this weekend.

Tennessee will host nine official visitors this weekend for the South Carolina game.

Tennessee quarterbacks coach David Reaves can empathize with pupil Jonathan Crompton. Both have felt the ire of SEC fan bases.

The Tennessee-South Carolina game may well be determined by a match-up of both teams' strengths.

Tennessee began football practice Wednesday to Lil Wayne's new song "Banned From TV" off the "No Ceiling" release, which references Kiffin.

Knowledge is power. At least Lane Kiffin hopes so.

Lane Kiffin was asked several times during his weekly press conference Tuesday about being reprimanded by the SEC. Tennessee's head coach reserved comment - as best he could.

Lane Kiffin was asked several times during his weekly press conference on Tuesday about being reprimanded by the SEC.

Lane Kiffin isn't the only Tennessee coach miffed by what the Vols perceived as questionable officiating in Saturday's Alabama game.

Ed Orgeron, Tennessee's assistant head coach/recruiting coordinator/defensive line, isn't short on titles. Nor was he short on one-liners at Monday's meeting of the Knoxville Quarterback Club.

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. - Lane Kiffin refused to question his players Saturday after a heartbreaking, last-second loss to Alabama. Instead, he'll question himself.

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. - Tennessee defensive tackle Wes Brown gave a speech on Friday night that was four years in the making.

Lane Kiffin has said he wants Tennessee's football program to emulate Alabama.

Tennessee linebackers coach Lance Thompson downplayed the question when a reporter asked if this was a weird week for him.

Tennessee’s recruitment of a junior college quarterback has zeroed in on Matt Simms from El Camino Community College in Torrance, Calif., a source close to his recruitment told the News Sentinel.