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Tennessee defense getting tougher on third down

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Third-down situations suddenly are cause for cheer rather than fear at Tennessee. Tennessee opponents have converted just seven of their 31 third-down situations through the first two weeks of the season, a remarkable turnaround for a…

Mason throws open Vanderbilt QB competition again

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Vanderbilt coach Derek Mason is looking for another quarterback once again, and he's thrown open the competition even more in his search for someone who can help the Commodores score points. The Commodores are 0-2, have…

Vols' Pearson out, Wolf questionable vs. Oklahoma

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Tennessee's offense may be missing two starters Saturday when the Volunteers play at No. 4 Oklahoma. Vols coach Butch Jones said at his Monday news conference that wide receiver Von Pearson won't play Saturday because of…

Stoic Vandy coach plans to be more demonstrative

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Vanderbilt first-year coach Derek Mason has studied the tape of the Commodores disappointing loss to open the season. He's found plenty of mistakes to correct, including how he acts on the sideline. So expect to see…

Tennessee OT Gilliam out for year with torn ACL

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Tennessee offensive tackle Jacob Gilliam will miss the remainder of the season after tearing his anterior cruciate ligament Sunday in a 38-7 victory over Utah State. Volunteers coach Butch Jones announced the severity of Gilliam's injury…

Young players lead charge to Vandy's championship

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) - Vanderbilt coach Tim Corbin figured last year was his baseball program's best chance to win its first national championship. The 2014 team is the one that got the job done. The Commodores finished 51-21 with an…

Tennessee releases 2014-15 nonconference schedule

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Tennessee faces VCU, Kansas State, Butler and North Carolina State as part of its nonconference schedule. The Volunteers released their nonconference schedule Wednesday. The Southeastern Conference schedule hasn't been announced. Tennessee has a Dec. 22 home…

Skyhawks maintain lead at National Rodeo

CASPER, WY -- After three days of competition, the University of Tennessee at Martin rodeo team ranked first out of 54 teams in the men‘s standings with 470 points.

Vanderbilt beats Stanford 12-5 to advance to CWS

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Vince Conde and John Norwood had three hits and two RBIs each and Vanderbilt combined for six runs in the seventh and eighth innings to beat Stanford 12-5 Sunday to advance to the College World Series.…

Chattanooga extends Wade's deal through 2018-19

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (AP) - Chattanooga has extended the contract of men's basketball coach Will Wade through the 2018-19 season after a strong debut season. Athletic director David Blackburn announced the extension Tuesday, saying Wade exceeded expectations in his first season.…

Rick Robinson Takes Over Skyhawks Baseball Program

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn. - University of Tennessee at Martin announced early Tuesday afternoon that Rick Robinson is the Skyhawks new baseball coach. Robinson will officially be introduced to the school on Monday, June 9 at…

Vanderbilt counting on righty Beede to open strong

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Tyler Beede feels rested and ready for the NCAA tournament, and the Vanderbilt Commodores will need the junior right-hander at his best along with the rest of their pitching staff to take advantage of their home-field…

Vols' Jones doesn't expect QB Ferguson to return

DESTIN, Fla. (AP) - Tennessee coach Butch Jones doesn't expect quarterback Riley Ferguson to return to the Volunteers. Speaking at the Southeastern Conference spring meetings Tuesday night, Jones said that "Riley's no longer with the program." Earlier Tuesday, Volquest had…

Mississippi tops Vanderbilt 7-2 in SEC tournament

HOOVER, Ala. (AP) - Austin Anderson had a two-run single and Mississippi hitters capitalized on eight walks in a 7-2 win over Vanderbilt Thursday in the Southeastern Conference tournament. The Rebels (41-17) ousted the Commodores (41-18) from the double-elimination tournament…

Clark out as Tennessee track, cross country coach

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Tennessee isn't bringing back track and cross country coach J.J. Clark next season. In a university release Wednesday, athletic director Dave Hart said the Volunteers won't renew Clark's contract when it expires at the end of…

Summitt says she's having knee replacement surgery

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Former Tennessee women's basketball coach Pat Summitt is undergoing knee replacement surgery. Summitt wrote on her Twitter account Wednesday, "Seeking Fierce Courage... will need it after facing knee replacement surgery today, followed by weeks of rehab."…

Tennessee adds former Ohio signee Tariq Owens

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Tennessee has added former Ohio signee Tariq Owens to its recruiting class. Owens, a 6-foot-10 forward from Odenton, Maryland, signed with Ohio in November. He was granted a release from his letter of intent after Boston…

Father: Thompson leaving Tennessee for Virginia

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - The father of Tennessee guard Darius Thompson says his son is transferring to Virginia. Lonnie Thompson said via text message Tuesday night his son has chosen to continue his career with Virginia. NCAA transfer rules will…

Butler Makes History; Earns Spot on WNBA Roster

JACKSON, Tenn. -- University of Tennessee at Martin's Heather Butler has added another footprint to her legacy. After being named the Ohio Valley Conference's Female Athlete of the Year on Wednesday afternoon, Butler earned a spot on the WNBA‘s San…

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