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Mason out as Tennessee associate strength coach

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Tennessee is parting ways with associate strength and conditioning coach who sued the university for discrimination and retaliation last fall. Tennessee athletic department spokesman Jimmy Stanton confirmed Thursday that Heather Mason has been "placed on administrative…

Jones names Welton director of player personnel

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - The University of Tennessee has hired Bob Welton as director of player personnel after he spent the past nine years as a scout with the NFL's Cleveland Browns. Coach Butch Jones announced the hiring Tuesday, saying…

Music City Bowl set for afternoon start on Dec. 30

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - The Music City Bowl will kick off at 3:15 p.m. EST on Monday, Dec. 30 and be televised by ESPN. The 2013 bowl, sponsored by Franklin American Mortgage, will match the Southeastern Conference and Atlantic Coast…

Vols' offense faces defense in Orange & White Game

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - The format of Tennessee's Orange & White Game reflects the depth problems facing the Volunteers as they attempt to re-establish themselves as Southeastern Conference contenders. Rather than dividing his roster into two complete teams and having…

Lane's uncertain status leaves Vols thin at RB

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Add running back to the growing list of skill-position concerns for Tennessee as it approaches the end of spring practice. Marlin Lane's continued absence for disciplinary reasons leaves Rajion Neal as the only Tennessee running back…

Manning believes Jones will turn Vols around

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Peyton Manning is back at his alma mater this week endorsing new Tennessee coach Butch Jones and preaching patience from the Volunteers' fan base. The Denver Broncos quarterback returned to campus to speak at Tennessee's spring…

Injuries leaving Vols shorthanded at receiver

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Tennessee is running out of healthy receivers. Paul Harris, Vincent Dallas and Jacob Carter haven't practiced this week because of various minor injuries. Dallas got shaken up early in Saturday's scrimmage and Harris injured his hamstring…

Liberty Baseball Player Headed to Bethel University

JACKSON, Tenn.-Bethel University has added another West Tennessean to its sports roster. Liberty Tech High School's Clayton Parker signed today with the Bethel baseball team. The four-year starter plays second base and pitches. Bethel coach Rusty Thompson said he is…

Trio of coaches criticize Rice's practice tactics

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Vanderbilt coach Kevin Stallings says he has an effective way to get his players' attention when he's frustrated without doing something stupid, like putting his hands on them. He kicks a basketball as hard and high…

College Baseball 04/09/13

Cumberland (Tenn.) 12, Bethel (Tenn.) 5 Martin Methodist 13, Tenn. Temple 1 Freed-Hardeman 10, Union (Tenn.) 9 Tennessee 4, ETSU 3 Memphis 7, Ark.-Pine Bluff 5 Vanderbilt 10, UT-Martin 3 Middle Tennessee 12, Tennessee Tech 9      

Vols LB Johnson Keeping Focus on Defense This Year

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - After producing one of the most unusual statistical accomplishments in recent college football history last year, Tennessee linebacker A.J. Johnson doesn't expect to get a chance to repeat the feat. Johnson led the Volunteers in tackles…

Junior Forward Tarik Black Transferring from Memphis

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) - Memphis junior forward Tarik Black is transferring after three seasons, and he'll be leaving with his degree. Coach Josh Pastner said Tuesday that he wishes the 6-foot-9 Black nothing but the best. Pastner says he doesn't…

Sanderson Resigns as Lipscomb Men's Hoops Coach

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Scott Sanderson resigns as Lipscomb's men's basketball coach after 14 seasons. The son of former Alabama coach Wimp Sanderson said in a statement released Tuesday by the university that "after much consideration, I believe it is…

Tennessee Wide Receivers Have Big Shoes to Fill

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. - The changing jersey number of freshman Paul Harris exemplifies the youth and inexperience of Tennessee's receiving corps. After Harris struggled early this spring, Tennessee coach Butch Jones switched the early enrollee from the No. 1 jersey to…

Memphis's Adonis Thomas to Enter NBA Draft

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) - Memphis forward-guard Adonis Thomas plans to forego his final two seasons with the Tigers to sign with an agent and declare for the NBA draft. The Commercial Appeal first reported Thomas' decision Thursday. Memphis coach Josh…

Fulmer Helps Restart Football at East Tenn. State

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. - Former Tennessee coach Phillip Fulmer is returning to college football to help revive the program at East Tennessee State. Fulmer will serve as a consultant and special assistant to athletic director Richard Sander as East Tennessee…

Memphis, Pastner agree to contract extension

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) - Memphis coach Josh Pastner has agreed to a contract extension. The length of the extension and financial terms weren't disclosed when the announcement was made during a Wednesday afternoon press conference featuring Pastner and athletic director…

Lady Vols beat Creighton to reach regional semis

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Kamiko Williams scored 15 points and Tennessee pulled away in the second half to beat Creighton 68-52 on Monday night, advancing to the Oklahoma Regional semifinals of the NCAA tournament. The second-seeded Lady Vols (26-7), who…

Freeze Gets Pay Raise

Hugh Freeze has received a one-year contract extension and a $500,000 raise, increasing his base salary to $2 million per season.

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