Drew Edwards

If Peter Sigilai happened to chuckle a little bit as his feet struck the ground, you could certainly understand it.

In just two seasons at Tennessee, Eric Berry has already cemented himself as one of the best players in school history. He's one of - if not the - best defensive player in the country, and his next interception return ...

In the final two games of the 2008 season, the Vols rushed a combined 104 times. And it just so happened they won those two games - Kentucky and Vanderbilt - by a combined 28 points.

For Chris Walker, the transition didn't take long.

When it comes to bad luck this offseason, Tennessee's wide receivers have borne the brunt.

Nurses cooed. Patients smiled. And four Tennessee football players signed autographs and visited for more than an hour Wednesday afternoon inside the UT Cancer Institute. Safety Eric Berry, who visited along with receiver Denarius Moore, defensive end Chris Walker and ...

There are certainly better images for a punter to see than an unblocked defender moving towards him at something close to top speed. But for much of Chad Cunningham's five games as a starter last season, that's much of what ...

Rico McCoy has heard the chatter. Two starters are gone from a defense that led the SEC in total defense last season.

Tennessee center Josh McNeil doesn’t mince words when talking about Tennessee’s plans for the offensive line this fall.

If there's a shocking stat of the summer for Tennessee's defensive backs, it's this: All-American safety Eric Berry only has a couple interceptions.

This summer, Tennessee's quarterbacks have been busy with formal 7-on-7 workouts three days a week. But it's been a pretty common sight in the Neyland-Thompson Sports Center to see junior Nick Stephens or senior Jonathan Crompton - or both - ...

HOOVER, Ala. — Of all the questions Lane Kiffin expected to get heading into his first appearance at SEC Media Days on Friday, this wasn’t one of them.

HOOVER, Ala. - Black jerseys are fine with Tennessee safety Eric Berry. In fact, he wouldn't mind seeing more than just jerseys.

HOOVER, Ala. - Tennessee coach Lane Kiffin again said he doesn't expect star junior safety Eric Berry to return for his senior season.

HOOVER, Ala. - Tennessee's contingent just arrived on "Radio Row" at the Wynfrey Hotel for SEC Media Days.

HOOVER, Ala. - The coaches gathered at the Wynfrey Hotel here for SEC Football Media Days know all about expectations.

HOOVER, Ala. - Despite a throng of Alabama fans waiting in the lobby of the Wynfrey Hotel for a glimpse, Nick Saban is something of a reluctant public figure.

HOOVER, Ala. - SEC commissioner Mike Slive delivered his annual "brag bag," Wednesday afternoon to open another SEC Football Media Days. But after extolling the conference's success in the previous year - including a national championship or runner-up finish in ...

HOOVER, Ala. - Forgive the Commodores if they're a little tired when they arrive in Knoxville on Nov. 21.

Eric Berry is an All-American safety. He’s the reigning SEC defensive player of the year. As of Tuesday morning, he’s officially a Heisman Trophy candidate.

The last time a defensive player won the Heisman Trophy, Tennessee fans were livid. If a defensive back happened to win the award this year, they'd almost certainly change their tune.

Renovations to Neyland Stadium are on schedule for the opener against Western Kentucky on Sept. 5.

Tennessee doesn’t start fall camp for another three weeks, but the injuries are starting to pile up. Especially at wide receiver.

Tennessee defensive lineman Wes Brown leaned against a desk in the lobby of the Neyland-Thompson Sports Center on Tuesday afternoon, ice wrapped around his right knee.

Tennessee wide receiver Austin Rogers suffered a knee injury last week and will miss the 2009 season, head athletic trainer Jason McVeigh confirmed Tuesday morning.

Like a lot of younger siblings, Harrison Jones seeks the counsel of his older brother from time to time.

At first, Fred Harvey didn't like football. Hated it, in fact.

In time when many athletic departments around the country are asking more from their universities, Tennessee is giving back.

Three more members of the 2009 signing class began classes at Tennessee on Monday. Eric Gordon, Zach Rogers and Jerod Askew arrived in Knoxville on Sunday and began second session summer classes Monday.

As 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 ...

James Berry got more than a few phone calls on Monday evening when his son's name went scrolling across the screen on ESPN. It wasn't University of Tennessee All-American safety Eric Berry, but rather his 13-year-old brother, Evan, who became ...

Even though it's too early for Tennessee to actually offer, UT has received its first commitment for the Class of 2013. Evan Berry, brother of UT All-American safety Eric Berry, has committed to the Vols even before beginning his freshman ...

With a little more than a month before the start of fall practice, Tennessee quarterback Jonathan Crompton likes what his teammates have gotten done during voluntary workouts this summer.

When it comes to connections, David Reaves is pretty well set. His dad is a former NFL quarterback and college assistant coach. His brother-in-law occupies the biggest office inside the Neyland-Thompson Sports Center. And his old boss is a Hall ...

Tennessee’s recruiting ties to South Florida keep getting stronger. University of Central Florida director of player personnel Steve Rubio will join Tennessee’s staff as a recruiting intern, likely next week, UT confirmed Wednesday.

True freshman running back Toney Williams will miss the upcoming season after suffering a torn ACL last week during offseason workouts, Tennessee coach Lane Kiffin said.

When Peyton Manning makes his annual visit to offseason workouts at Tennessee, the reactions range from calculated cool to tongue tied. "Some people are very much not impressed, which is fine," Manning says. "Some people are a little bit possibly ...

When it comes to finding a quarterback, Tennessee offensive coordinator Jim Chaney isn't too picky. He's got two major qualifications. "Just get a kid with a brain. A brain and an arm, I think that goes a helluva long way," ...

North Texas' Aaron Ausmus is set to take over as Tennessee's strength and conditioning coach on Monday, North Texas head coach Todd Dodge said this morning.

James Cregg knows the drill.For Tennessee's tight ends and tackles coach, little has changed since he became enamored with football all those years ago. No matter what you say or who happens to notice, it's about getting the job done. ...

Willie Mack Garza hasn't been on the sidelines when Eric Berry intercepts a pass. He hasn't felt the breathless electricity that takes over Neyland Stadium when Tennessee's All-America safety ruins a quarterback's plan by grabbing the football and twisting and ...

Everything’s back to normal between the University of Tennessee’s football coaches and Pahokee High School. Which is to say the Vols are once again welcome to recruit at the talent-rich South Florida school. Two weeks after UT running backs coach ...

The ongoing tension between the University of Tennessee and Pahokee High School seems to be easing. Two weeks after he was asked to leave the South Florida high school, UT running backs coach Eddie Gran will meet with officials in ...

A roster shakeup. A shrewd play-call. A lot of running. And a lot of winning. That’s what Mike Araujo remembers about playing for Monte Kiffin. “He knew we had talent on that team, but he brought it out in us,” ...

In 27 years as a football coach, Mitch Browning has done a little bit of everything. He's coached every position except defensive line. He's helped struggling programs at Kent State, Kansas and Minnesota reach new heights. He's presided over offenses ...

Tennessee quarterback Jonathan Crompton spent Friday celebrating his graduation from the College of Communication and Information. This summer, he'll begin work on a master's degree in sports psychology. But when it comes to learning a new offense, Crompton is more ...

Tennessee wide receiver and former Maryville High School standout Tyler Maples has been granted a release by new UT coach Lane Kiffin and will transfer from the program, his high school coach confirmed to the News Sentinel. Maples is the ...

The victim of a sexual assault involving a Tennessee signee urged the university to admit him. In a letter dated Feb. 4, 2009 and obtained by the News Sentinel on Wednesday, the victim wrote that she would support Catholic High ...

Knoxville Catholic High School’s Daniel Hood signed a football scholarship with the University of Tennessee on Tuesday afternoon. That the once sought-after recruit signed nearly three months after many of the nation’s elite players is a result of Hood’s role ...

Catholic High School tight end/defensive lineman Daniel Hood signed Tuesday with Tennessee. The 6-foot-5, 260-pound Hood was named Mr. Football in Class 3A this past season.