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Kenyan runner trail-blazing with Vols
Published 11/14/2009 at midnight
If Peter Sigilai happened to chuckle a little bit as his feet struck the ground, you could certainly understand it.
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Eric Berry's greatest hits
Published 08/30/2009 at midnight 5 Comments
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 ...
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UT position previews: Running back
Updated 08/01/2009 at 8 p.m. 53 Comments
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.
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UT position previews: Defensive line
Updated 07/31/2009 at 8:01 p.m. 24 Comments
For Chris Walker, the transition didn't take long.
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UT position previews: Receivers
Updated 07/30/2009 at 7:46 p.m. 47 Comments
When it comes to bad luck this offseason, Tennessee's wide receivers have borne the brunt.
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Berry, Vols deliver for cancer patients, nurses
Updated 07/29/2009 at 10:06 p.m. 24 Comments
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 ...
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UT position previews: Specialists
Updated 07/29/2009 at 8:59 p.m. 43 Comments
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 ...
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UT position previews: Linebackers
Updated 07/28/2009 at 9:15 p.m. 46 Comments
Rico McCoy has heard the chatter. Two starters are gone from a defense that led the SEC in total defense last season.
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UT position previews: Offensive line
Updated 07/27/2009 at 7:26 p.m. 59 Comments
Tennessee center Josh McNeil doesn’t mince words when talking about Tennessee’s plans for the offensive line this fall.
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UT position previews: Defensive Backs
Published 07/26/2009 at 8:18 p.m. 26 Comments
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.
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UT position previews: Quarterbacks
Updated 07/25/2009 at 9:29 p.m. 70 Comments
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 - ...
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Kiffin in charge with media
Updated 07/24/2009 at 10:03 p.m. 54 Comments
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.
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Notebook: Berry endorses all-black look
Updated 07/24/2009 at 7:32 p.m. 59 Comments
HOOVER, Ala. - Black jerseys are fine with Tennessee safety Eric Berry. In fact, he wouldn't mind seeing more than just jerseys.
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Berry could play as senior, but parents have lost their jobs
Updated 07/24/2009 at 5:22 p.m. 90 Comments
HOOVER, Ala. - Tennessee coach Lane Kiffin again said he doesn't expect star junior safety Eric Berry to return for his senior season.
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Kiffin questioned about secondary violations at SEC Media Days
Updated 07/24/2009 at 1:04 p.m. 20 Comments
HOOVER, Ala. - Tennessee's contingent just arrived on "Radio Row" at the Wynfrey Hotel for SEC Media Days.
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Ole Miss' new test: success
Updated 07/23/2009 at 10:05 p.m. 2 Comments
HOOVER, Ala. - The coaches gathered at the Wynfrey Hotel here for SEC Football Media Days know all about expectations.
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Notebook: 'Out of body' experiences for Saban
Updated 07/23/2009 at 7:18 p.m. 5 Comments
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.
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Slive getting tougher with secondary violations
Updated 07/22/2009 at 9:41 p.m. 37 Comments
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 ...
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SEC notebook: No rest stop for Vanderbilt
Updated 07/22/2009 at 8:52 p.m. 1 Comment
HOOVER, Ala. - Forgive the Commodores if they're a little tired when they arrive in Knoxville on Nov. 21.
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Berry extensive campaign for Heisman
Updated 07/21/2009 at 9:28 p.m. 26 Comments
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.
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UT announces Berry for Heisman campaign
Updated 07/21/2009 at 2:31 p.m. 30 Comments
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.
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Renovations to Neyland Stadium on schedule
Updated 07/17/2009 at 8:59 p.m. 27 Comments
Renovations to Neyland Stadium are on schedule for the opener against Western Kentucky on Sept. 5.
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Trouble at WR: Rogers has torn ACL; Moore has broken foot; Jones slowed by wrist surgery
Updated 07/14/2009 at 11:02 p.m. 73 Comments
Tennessee doesn’t start fall camp for another three weeks, but the injuries are starting to pile up. Especially at wide receiver.
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Wes Brown will play through pain
Updated 07/14/2009 at 9:46 p.m. 16 Comments
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.
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Rogers has torn ACL, out for season
Updated 07/14/2009 at 1:45 p.m. 104 Comments
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.
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State's Top 10 prospects: (No. 6) Harrison Jones has plenty of ties to Alabama
Updated 07/08/2009 at 11:25 p.m. 24 Comments
Like a lot of younger siblings, Harrison Jones seeks the counsel of his older brother from time to time.
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State's Top 10 prospects: (No. 7) Technique puts Harvey on radar
Updated 07/07/2009 at 10:01 p.m. 16 Comments
At first, Fred Harvey didn't like football. Hated it, in fact.
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Athletics to give extra $1M yearly to UT
Updated 07/07/2009 at 7:15 p.m. 1 Comment
In time when many athletic departments around the country are asking more from their universities, Tennessee is giving back.
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Three more 2009 UT signees begin classes
Updated 07/06/2009 at 10:28 a.m. 63 Comments
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.
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Ausmus was on fast track to UT
Updated 07/01/2009 at 10:01 p.m. 44 Comments
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 ...
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Berry's brother has long way to go; father says reporter ran with story on soon-to-be 8th grader
Updated 06/30/2009 at 7:26 p.m. 90 Comments
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 ...
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Eric Berry's brother, 13, commits to Vols
Updated 06/30/2009 at 11:22 a.m. 91 Comments
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 ...
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Crompton encouraged by workouts
Updated 06/28/2009 at 9:33 p.m. 163 Comments
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.
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David Reaves' personality asset in many ways
Updated 06/27/2009 at 8:57 p.m. 42 Comments
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 ...
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Rubio hired as recruiting intern
Updated 06/24/2009 at 6:11 p.m. 16 Comments
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.
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Running back Williams will miss season with injury
Updated 06/22/2009 at 10 p.m. 19 Comments
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.
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UT visits don't get old for Manning
Updated 06/22/2009 at 8:57 p.m. 41 Comments
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 ...
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Vols specific about QB qualities for 2010; Kiffin rates brains ahead of big arm
Updated 06/20/2009 at 10:03 p.m. 120 Comments
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," ...
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North Texas coach: Ausmus heading to Tennessee
Updated 06/18/2009 at 7 p.m. 92 Comments
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.
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Cregg gets job done; recruited by Meyer, but joined Kiffin on Colorado State staff
Updated 06/06/2009 at 8:46 p.m. 31 Comments
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. ...
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Garza serving two passions
Updated 05/23/2009 at 10:51 p.m. 93 Comments
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 ...
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It's all good: Kiffin apologizes by phone to Pahokee; Vols are welcome 'any day, any time'
Updated 05/19/2009 at 11:05 p.m. 108 Comments
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 ...
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UT's Gran to attend Pahokee practice
Updated 05/19/2009 at 2:18 p.m. 95 Comments
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 ...
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Monte Kiffin: Simply born to coach
Published 05/16/2009 at 6:31 p.m. 45 Comments
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,” ...
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Browning, 52, brings experience to UT as graduate assistant
Updated 05/10/2009 at 12:20 a.m. 30 Comments
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 ...
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Crompton's next task is to earn master's degree, master a new offense
Updated 05/08/2009 at 7:43 p.m. 95 Comments
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 ...
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WR Maples to transfer from UT
Updated 05/07/2009 at 7:34 p.m. 158 Comments
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 ...
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Victim's letter says Catholic's Hood 'has been very remorseful towards me'
Updated 05/06/2009 at 6:17 p.m. 171 Comments
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 ...
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Catholic star gets UT football scholarship despite troubled past
Updated 05/05/2009 at 11:28 p.m. 259 Comments
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 ...
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Catholic's Hood signs with Tennessee
Updated 05/05/2009 at 4:37 p.m. 183 Comments
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.
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