Kicker Ryan Tice is transferring from Michigan to Tennessee, multiple outlets reported on Tuesday. Tice will venture to Tennessee as a graduate transfer and will attempt to make the Volunteers’ team as a walk-on. “They told me the best player will play,” Tice said of Tennessee, according to 247Sports. “That’s all I needed to hear.”
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Former Stanford QB Chryst Transfers to Tennessee
Former Stanford quarterback Keller Chryst will try his luck at Tennessee as a graduate transfer. Chryst announced his decision with a picture of the Tennessee logo on Twitter, accompanied by the words “Home Sweet Home.”
Read the full storyPhillip Fulmer Reveals More Details About Top Assistant’s Sudden Departure
Tennessee athletic director Phillip Fulmer confirmed that the football program’s decision to part ways with former running backs coach Robert Gillespie wasn’t mutual, but both sides handled it professionally. Fulmer, who was speaking at the Big Orange TipOff Club in Knoxville via GoVols247 on Wednesday, revealed that Gillespie “didn’t like” being dismissed from the Vols’ coaching staff, but understood that it was a matter of “big boy business.”
Read the full storyCBS Names Tennessee the No. 1 Loser from National Signing Day
Georgia stole the headlines on National Signing Day, and one of its biggest division rivals limped to the finish line. CBS Sports analyst Barton Simmons ranked the biggest winners and losers of signing day, and while Georgia was the No. 1 biggest winner, Tennessee was the No. 1 biggest loser.
Read the full storyTennessee Reportedly Adds Third Former Player to Jeremy Pruitt’s Coaching Staff
Former Tennessee linebacker Kevin Simon has reportedly accepted a position on the Vols’ coaching staff, according to former teammate and current Knoxville area radio host Jayson Swain. I’m loving this staff! Former Vol Kevin Simon is expected to join staff. Simon worked in NFL as a scout previously. Simon’s addition is Program changing for the #Vols.
Read the full storyTennessee Player Speaks Out After Apparent Freak Injury, Hospitalization
Tennessee safety Todd Kelly updated his status following reports that he was taken to a local hospital on Thursday night. Kelly tweeted that his injured knee “gave out” and resulted in him “slipping and falling.” However the safety confirmed that he is “doing well” and is “looking forward to returning next season.” pic.twitter.com/GEbamEncUq — Todd Kelly…
Read the full storyJeremy Pruitt Discusses Potential of Reinstating Dismissed Wide Receiver Jauan Jennings
Tennessee coach Jeremy Pruitt confirmed that he’s open to discussing reinstatement with dismissed WR Jauan Jennings. during his Wednesday press conference in Knoxville. Pruitt confirmed that Jennings reached out to athletic director Phillip Fulmer and plans to meet with the wide receiver soon.
Read the full storyTennessee Running Back John Kelly to Declare for NFL Draft
Tennessee running back John Kelly announced Friday that he will bypass his senior season and enter the NFL draft. Kelly rushed for 778 yards and nine touchdowns as a junior.
Read the full storyReport: Former Tennessee Wide Reciever Jauan Jennings Meeting with New Coach Jeremy Pruitt about Rejoining the Team
Recently dismissed former Tennessee wide receiver Jauan Jennings will reportedly meet with new head coach Jeremy Pruitt to discuss a potential return to the team after having already met with new athletic director Phillip Fulmer on Monday, sources told The Read Optional’s Trey Wallace.
Read the full storyOpportunity Knocks for No. 20 Tennessee vs. No. 7 North Carolina
Tennessee has a chance to further emerge on the national stage when the No. 20 Volunteers play host to No. 7 North Carolina on Sunday afternoon. But for Tennessee coach Rick Barnes, there’s more emphasis on making improvements that will bode well for the remainder of the season.
Read the full storyReport: Memorandum of Understanding Signed by Former Tennessee AD and Greg Schiano ‘A Non-Binding Document’
The memorandum of understanding signed by former Tennessee athletic director John Currie and would-be head coach Greg Schiano on Nov. 26 lacked the signatures of Chief Financial Officer David Miller and Chancellor Beverly Davenport, therefore, making it a non-binding document, according to the Knoxville News Sentinel. The University of Tennessee released the MOU to the newspaper…
Read the full storyNew Tennessee Coach Jeremy Pruitt Raiding SEC Rivals to Build Coaching Staff
Tennessee managed to pillage a top defensive coordinator from its cross-conference rival Alabama by hiring new head coach Jeremy Pruitt. Fittingly, Pruitt is reportedly building his coaching staff in similar fashion.
Read the full storyTennessee Reportedly Set to Hire Alabama Defensive Coordinator Jeremy Pruitt as Vols’ New Head Coach
Tennessee is expected to hire Alabama defensive coordinator Jeremy Pruitt as its new head coach, multiple outlets reported on Thursday. Pruitt, 43, has been the defensive coordinator with the Crimson Tide for the past two seasons. Alabama is ranked first nationally in scoring defense this season and second in total defense. ESPN reported that Pruitt intends…
Read the full storyTennessee ‘Finalizing Deal’ with Next Head Coach
Tennessee may have finally found its next head coach. The Vols are reportedly “in the process of trying to finalize a deal” with Alabama defensive coordinator Jeremy Pruitt, according to ESPN’s Chris Low. Sources tell ESPN that Tennessee is in the process of trying to finalize a deal with Alabama defensive coordinator Jeremy Pruitt after offering…
Read the full storyTee Martin Acknowledges Tennessee Fans Campaigning for Him to Be Next Vols Football Coach
Tennessee fans have made no secret of their interest in bringing former quarterback and current USC offensive coordinator Tee Martin back to Knoxville. Apparently, Martin has heard their pleas. …
Read the full storyTennessee Bests NC State in Sloppy Affair, 67-58
Tennessee forced North Carolina State into 21 turnovers and 38.2 percent shooting to earn a 67-58 victory in the Battle 4 Atlantis third-place game Friday afternoon at Paradise Island, Bahamas. Sophomore power forward Grant Williams piled up 14 points, six rebounds, four assists, three blocks and two steals to pace the Volunteers (4-1), who never trailed.…
Read the full storyReport: Tennessee Has Given Jon Gruden an Ultimatum on Open Head Coaching Job
It appears the “Grumors” surrounding the Tennessee head coaching position have reached an apex. According to Grant Ramsey of 247Sports, Tennessee athletic director John Currie flew to Tampa on Wednesday night, where it is believe that a pitch was made to Gruden on the now open head coaching job. Ramsey’s report also includes another important piece…
Read the full storyJon Gruden Addresses Coaching Rumors During ‘Mike & Mike’ Appearance
The GRUMOR is officially back on!!! During an appearance on Mike & Mike Wednesday, former Tampa Bay Buccaneers coach and Monday Night Football broadcaster Jon Gruden was asked about a potential return to coaching, as well as specifically being linked once again to the job at the University of Tennessee. “I haven’t really talked to anybody,”…
Read the full storyReport: Jon Gruden Has ‘No Interest’ in Tennessee As Focus Shifts to Another Head Coach Candidate
The Jon Gruden rumors have been going strong the last few weeks and especially so this week after Butch Jones was fired from his job at Tennessee. However, Football Scoop is reporting that the former Super Bowl-winning coach is not interested in going to the college ranks. Jon Gruden has no interest in being the next…
Read the full storyCBS Sports’ Barrett Sallee Calls Potential Tennessee Coaching Candidate ‘Home Run Hire’
Tennessee’s coaching search is officially underway following the termination of former head football coach Butch Jones on Sunday. Several names have been linked to the Vols’ coaching position for weeks, but CBS Sports’ Barrett Sallee believes current Mississippi State coach Dan Mullen is the best option. “Mullen would be a home run hire for Currie if…
Read the full storyRumor: Tennessee’s Dream Option Taking Another Step in Consideration for Vols Job
Tennessee fans, take this latest GRUMOR for what it’s worth! FOX Sports Knoxville‘s Jon Reed joined The Drive on Wednesday afternoon to discuss a rumor involving Jon Gruden’s son Michael, a UT student, coming home to Tampa for a “family meeting,” this upcoming weekend. The rumor suggests that Gruden wants to discuss what taking the head…
Read the full storyTennessee Reportedly Offers Dream Candidate Jon Gruden Over $10 Million to Replace Butch Jones
Tennessee has reportedly offered former Tampa Bay Buccaneers coach Jon Gruden “over $10 million a year” to be its next head coach, according to The Read Optional’s Oliver Connolly. Connolly reported that the Vols have also targeted TCU’s Gary Patterson, Louisville’s Bobby Petrino and Purdue’s Jeff Brohm as potential candidates as well. The rumored deal would…
Read the full storyFormer Long-Shot Jon Gruden Becomes New Favorite for Tennessee’s Potential Next Head Coach
Tennessee fans, this is not a drill!!! Jon Gruden, who was originally considered one of the biggest long shots listed, is now listed as the favorite for Bet Online odds rankings for the Vols’ next head coach. Gruden was originally considered at 20/1 on the website’s opening line, but moved up to 12/1 and 10/1 last…
Read the full storyFormer Tennessee Great Tweets Cryptic News with Butch Jones Rumors Swirling
Everything surrounding the Tennessee football program is sketchy at the moment. The Vols sit at 3-3 on the season and, after two straight losses to Georgia (by quite a lopsided margin) and South Carolina, Butch Jones’ seat has never been hotter in Knoxville. In fact, many believe that there is very little Jones can do to…
Read the full storyReport: Butch Jones Will Start South Carolina Game with Redshirt Jarrett Guarantano as QB
With his job seemingly on the line, Tennessee coach Butch Jones has reportedly made a quarterback change. Redshirt freshman Jarrett Guarantano is expected to make his first career start on Saturday against South Carolina, according to Volquest. Sources: @BroadwayJay2 will get his first college start on Saturday.https://t.co/4gL5WHqRZO — Volquest Staff (@Volquest_Rivals) October 10, 2017 Guarantano, the…
Read the full storyTennessee Reportedly Suspends Starter Darrell Taylor after Altercation with Teammate
Tennessee has suspended defensive end Darrell Taylor indefinitely according to a report from ESPN. Taylor, who has started in each of the Vols’ first five games, was involved in a fight with teammate Trey Smith, which resulted in the offensive linemen needing stitches. The incident was originally reported by Twitter user “Illated94” last Thursday and later…
Read the full storyPaul Finebaum Says He’s Been Told Tennessee’s ‘First Choice’ If Butch Jones Is Fired
Paul Finebaum has had some crazy callers on his television show, but every once in a while he gets someone insightful on there. On Thursday, Finebaum had a caller tell him that he was high school friends with Gruden’s wife and said he is hearing Jon Gruden is the top target at Tennessee. Normally, Finebaum would…
Read the full storyFans Blast Tennessee Coach Butch Jones and Team After Its Historic Shutout Loss to Georgia
Tennessee was shutout 41-0 by Georgia on Saturday at Neyland Stadium. The loss marked the first time the Vols had been shutout since 1994. Naturally, many Tennessee fans and critics alike torched the team’s performance on social media. Here’s how Twitter reacted to Tennessee’s shutout loss to Georgia in Week 5. Tennessee hasn’t been shut out…
Read the full storyReport: Tennessee Vols Lose Injured Senior Starter McDowell Indefinitely
Tennessee has been bitten by the injury bug pretty hard this year and it looks like it has struck yet again. Senior linebacker Cortez McDowell is reportedly going to be out indefinitely with a wrist injury…
Read the full storyREPORT: SEC Decides Gainesville Good-to-Go to Host Tennessee-Florida Game
The annual SEC East rivalry game between Tennessee and Florida won’t need to change its location after all. SEC officials have reportedly decided to keep Saturday’s game from Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, despite the aftermath of Hurricane Irma in the local area, according to Volquest.com. BREAKING: Tennessee to play at Florida as scheduled at…
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