Caravan notes: Academic chatter
71 minutes agoJACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Tennessee football coach Derek Dooley on Wednesday night clarified some recent remarks he made about his team's academic performance this spring. More
UT Caravan shifts south to Florida
80 minutes agoJACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Familar topics — including the Florida Gators and recruiting — dominated conversation during UT's annual Big Orange Caravan stop in the Sunshine State. More
Vols offer 2014 Ala. linebacker
7 hours agoA rising junior linebacker from Montgomery, Ala., who received his first scholarship offer earlier this month says he recently picked up his first SEC offer from Tennessee. More
SEC title game changes coming?
12 hours agoSouth Carolina's Steve Spurrier and others have ideas that could change qualifications for the SEC football championship game. What do UT's Derek Dooley and Dave Hart think? More
Vols 'further along' in recruiting
17 hours agoJOHNSON CITY, Tenn. — Tennessee coach Derek Dooley says the Vols are now “further along” in all aspects of recruiting than they have been at any other point in his tenure. More
Dooley optimistic about academics
27 hours agoDerek Dooley was initially coy with govols247 on Tuesday when asked about his team's academic progress this spring, but UT's football coach ultimately expressed optimism. More
UT in top five for Ga. tackle
30 hours agoAn offensive tackle from Kingsland, Ga., who received a scholarship offer from Tennessee last month says the Vols are one of five teams at the top of his list. More
Top247 for 2014 expands to 100
32 hours agoA banner cycle in the state of Virginia, plus another big crop of Florida talent highlights the latest update of the 2014 Top247. More
Vols offer elite 2014 safety
33 hours agoA five-star safety from Virginia Beach, Va., who's ranked among the nation's top prospects in the 2014 class by 247Sports recently received an offer from Tennessee. More
Defensive back names top choices
36 hours agoA three-star defensive back from Olney, Md., who's a teammate of Top247 cornerback Kendall Fuller says he has identified six teams that are at the top of his list. More
Self-confident, self-critical
40 hours agoDerek Dooley has mentioned lessons he learned about his program last season, but what about himself? We again sat down one-on-one with the coach to discuss that and much more. More
Watson opens up, talks UT future
2 days agoSpeedy tailback signee Quenshaun Watson of Clarke Central High School in Athens, Ga., spoke candidly with govols247 about his hopes for his future as a Tennessee Volunteer. More
Evan Berry 'wide open' to schools
2 days agoThe younger brothers of NFL star Eric Berry, as '14 prospects, want to head to college together, but it may not be the same school chosen by their star older brother. More
2014 RB Has Three Offers, Visits UT
2 days agoDayton (Ohio) Trotwood-Madison RB Ashton Jackson is one of the state's top 2014 prospects, and Tennessee has made an early impression. More
Langley still high on Tennessee
2 days agoTop247 cornerback Brendan Langley of Kell High School in Marietta, Ga., says Tennessee remains high on his list as he prepares to visit a number of schools this summer. More
Hatcher visits Tennessee again
2 days agoTop247 linebacker/defensive end Jason Hatcher of Louisville, Ky., returned to Tennessee's campus over the weekend to learn more about some of the Vols' academic offerings. More
VIP Room: Vols close out semester
3 days agoGet the inside scoop on the Tennessee football team following the end of the spring semester, recruiting news and more in the VIP Room, the cornerstone feature of govols247. More
In-state DT impressed with Vols
3 days agoMEMPHIS, Tenn. — A rising senior defensive tackle from East High School who visited Tennessee for the first time last month says he came away impressed with the Vols. More
Watson wins track title, hurts leg
3 days agoQuenshaun Watson left Jefferson High School in Northwest Georgia on Saturday with a big bag of ice taped to his leg, but he still left happy. More
Dave Hart 1-on-1, Part 4
3 days agoUT athletic director Dave Hart spent time this week speaking one-on-one with govols247 about several topics relating to his department. Here's Part Four of our conversation. More
Memphis DB waiting for offers
4 days agoMEMPHIS, Tenn. — A rising senior defensive back from East High School who has drawn interest from several schools says a few teams may be on the verge of extending offers. More
Vols interested in Memphis CB
4 days agoMEMPHIS, Tenn. — A rising senior cornerback who already has received more than a half-dozen offers says Tennessee is among the teams showing interest in him. More
Dave Hart 1-on-1, Part 3
4 days agoUT athletic director Dave Hart spent time this week speaking one-on-one with govols247 about several topics relating to his department. Here's Part Three of our conversation. More
Coaches flock to see Elijah Daniel
4 days agoIt has been a hectic spring evaluation period for Avon (Ind.) defensive end Elijah Daniel. More
Dave Hart 1-on-1, Part 2
5 days agoUT athletic director Dave Hart spent time this week speaking one-on-one with govols247 about several topics relating to his department. Here's Part Two of our conversation. More
Carr still drawing attention
5 days agoMEMPHIS, Tenn. — Tennessee defensive line commitment Jason Carr of White Station High School has drawn new offers and interest this spring from a number of other colleges. More
Martin talks strength coach search
5 days agoMURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Cuonzo Martin confirmed news first reported by govols247 on Sunday, that Tennessee is looking for a new men's basketball strength and conditioning coach. More
Vols looking at Memphis lineman
6 days agoMEMPHIS, Tenn. — An offensive lineman from Memphis East High School who claims more than a half-dozen offers says Tennessee is among the teams currently evaluating him. More
Green getting high-major looks
6 days agoWhen it’s time to get back on the road for some recruiting visits, Jordan Green has a good idea of which stops he hopes to put high on the list. More
Dave Hart 1-on-1, Part 1
6 days agoUT athletic director Dave Hart spent time this week speaking one-on-one with govols247 about several topics relating to his department. Here's Part One of our conversation. More
Weaver 'excited' about offers
6 days agoMEMPHIS, Tenn. — Harding Academy tight end/defensive end Mack Weaver, the state's No. 14 prospect in the 2013 class, already has racked up nearly 20 scholarship offers. More
Jones preparing to narrow list
6 days agoCORDOVA, Tenn. — Linebacker Walker Jones of Evangelical Christian School says he's planning to trim the list of colleges he's considering in the not-so-distant future. More
O-line challenged to lead Vols
7 days agoMURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Derek Dooley doesn't just want his offensive linemen to lead themselves. He wants them to lead the Tennessee football team. More
Caravan rolls through Midstate
7 days agoMURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Unlike last year, fans in the Nashville area enjoyed an evening with several Tennessee head coaches during the Big Orange Caravan's Midstate stop. More
Reeves-Maybin high on Tennessee
7 days agoCLARKSVILLE, Tenn. — Athlete Jalen Reeves-Maybin of Clarksville's Northeast High School isn't ready to decide on a college, but he's getting closer to narrowing his list. More
Dooley: Memphis always a Vols focus
7 days agoMEMPHIS, Tenn. — Tennessee didn't sign any Class of 2012 football prospects from Memphis, but the Vols already have a 2013 pledge from the Bluff City. And they want more. More
Gray still evaluating options
7 days agoMEMPHIS, Tenn. — Three-star athlete Donald Gray Jr. of White Station High School, who's ranked the state's No. 12 prospect, continues to examine his college choices. More
Hart, Dooley hope to retain rivalry
8 days agoMEMPHIS, Tenn. — When first asked about the importance of UT and Alabama keeping their football game every year despite recent SEC expansion, Dave Hart answered directly. More
Recruiting steals show in Memphis
8 days agoMEMPHIS, Tenn. — Regardless of the sport, the four main topics of conversation at Tennessee’s annual Big Orange Caravan stop in Memphis remain the same.
MoreFreshman athlete earns early offers
8 days agoBRENTWOOD, Tenn. — A freshman athlete with athletic bloodlines from perennial powerhouse Brentwood Academy already has received a few early scholarship offers. More
Wharton drawing early attention
8 days agoNASHVILLE, Tenn. — Christ Presbyterian Academy athlete Vic Wharton, who's expected to be one of the state's top 2014 prospects, is gaining interest from a number of colleges. More
Patterson's measurables wow Dooley
9 days agoMARYVILLE, Tenn. — Cordarrelle Patterson’s performance at a recent track and field meet showed why 247Sports considered him the nation’s top junior college football prospect. More
Notes: Dooley discusses newcomers
9 days agoMARYVILLE, Tenn. — Tennessee coach Derek Dooley spent most of Monday night discussing his team's returning players, but he also briefly addressed some of the Vols' newcomers. More
Hart, UT coaches looking forward
9 days agoMARYVILLE, Tenn. — Fresh faces sharing fresh, optimistic messages about UT athletics highlighted the annual Big Orange Caravan's first stop on Monday night in Blount County. More
La. cornerback names top three
9 days agoA three-star cornerback from New Orleans who received a scholarship offer from Tennessee earlier this year says three schools have emerged as his early favorites. More
Key change coming for Vols hoops
9 days agoA key personnel change is coming for Cuonzo Martin's Tennessee basketball program. More
Herron still adding more offers
9 days agoMEMPHIS, Tenn. — Just when it seemed almost all of the nation’s elite programs already were pursuing Top247 defender Frank Herron, even more top teams have entered the race. More
VIP Room: UT continues evaluations
10 days agoGet the inside scoop on Tennessee's recent recruiting stops, a change to UT's basketball support staff and more in the VIP Room, the cornerstone feature of govols247. More
Early offers thrill 2014 receiver
10 days agoGALLATIN, Tenn. — Wide receiver Josh Malone didn't expect his recruitment to take off before the end of his sophomore year, but he already holds six scholarship offers. More
Vols drop game, big series to Vandy
10 days agoWith a 6-3 lead and arguably its most talented pitcher on the mound at home Sunday, UT seemed poised to take a big game and big series over Vanderbilt. But the Vols lost both. More
Elder preparing for summer visits
10 days agoNASHVILLE, Tenn. — All-purpose back Cornelius Elder, the state's No. 2 overall prospect in the 2013 class, says he's planning to visit a handful of schools this summer. More
Spring synopsis: Tight end/fullback
11 days agoOur spring synopsis continues today with a look at Tennessee's tight ends and fullbacks. Let's take a look at the spring and forecast the fall. More
Vandy evens series with Vols, 7-4
11 days agoComing off a win in Friday's series opener, Tennessee threatened to rally from a five-run, ninth-inning deficit Saturday in a 7-4 loss to Vanderbilt at Lindsey Nelson Stadium. More
New leader emerges for Morris
11 days agoMEMPHIS, Tenn. — One of the latest scholarship offers for three-star offensive tackle Christian Morris, the state's No. 9 prospect, has given him a new front-runner. More
Green not rushing to decide
11 days agoTop247 running back Ryan Green of St. Petersburg (Fla.) Catholic High School remains interested in several teams, including Tennessee, and he's not ready to make a decision. More
Spring synopsis: Wide receiver
12 days agoOur spring synopsis continues today with a look at Tennessee's wide receivers. Let's take a look at the spring and forecast the fall. More
In-state 2014 lineman visits UT
12 days agoA two-way sophomore lineman from Nashville, Tenn., who's the younger brother of two current college players recently visited Tennessee for one of the Vols' spring practices. More
Tennessee lands JUCO linebacker
12 days agoAn under-the-radar, junior-college prospect gave Tennessee its sixth commitment for the 2013 class Friday morning and its third from a projected linebacker. More
Spring synopsis: Tailback
12 days agoOur spring synopsis continues today with a look at Tennessee's tailbacks. Let's take a look at the spring and forecast the fall. More
Vols back in picture for Wilkins
13 days agoCORDOVA, Tenn. — Top247 all-purpose back Jordan Wilkins of suburban Memphis says he's planning to visit Tennessee again after drawing renewed interest from the Vols. More
Vols targeting Fla. wide receiver
13 days agoA four-star wide receiver from Milton, Fla., who picked up a scholarship offer from Tennessee earlier this year received a visit from one of the Vols' coaches this week. More
Spring synopsis: Quarterback
13 days agoLet’s take a look at the spring and forecast the fall for the Tennessee football team. We’ll start with the quarterbacks. More
Hand leads 2014 Top 25
13 days agoDefensive end Da'Shawn Hand (Woodbridge, Va.) leads the 247Sports Top 25 for the Class of 2014. More
Daniel attracting a lot of suitors
14 days agoAvon (Ind.) High Top247 DE Elijah Daniel updates his recruitment, including his latest visit to Tennessee. Several coaches have been by his school to see him and his teammates. More
Hurd surprised by early offers
14 days agoHENDERSONVILLE, Tenn. — All-purpose back Jalen Hurd of Beech High School in suburban Nashville continues to rack up scholarship offers from major college programs. More
Players emerging on UT hoops radar
14 days agoEvaluation periods the past two weeks have put new names — or old names with higher priorities — on Tennessee's basketball recruiting radar. Here are some of those names. More
Top247 lineman expects UT offer
14 days agoA four-star defensive lineman from Roanoke Rapids, N.C., recently received a visit from one of Tennessee's coaches and says he's expecting an offer from the Vols soon. More
Vols in good shape with Latham
14 days agoNews & notes regarding the Indianapolis (Ind.) North Central football program, including a possible leader for Top100 OL/DL Darius Latham. More
Fowlkes hoping for big fall finale
15 days agoTennessee defensive coordinator Sal Sunseri thinks fifth-year-senior-to-be Steven Fowlkes is more — possibly much more — than a standard spring surprise. More
Ramsey preparing to narrow list
15 days agoBRENTWOOD, Tenn. — Top247 cornerback Jalen Ramsey, 247Sports' top prospect from the state of Tennessee, says he soon will trim the list of schools he's considering. More
Vols offer N.Y. running back
15 days agoA four-star all-purpose back from Brooklyn, N.Y., who has received a half-dozen scholarship offers to date says Tennessee recently extended his first SEC offer. More
Nichols adds big-time offers
15 days agoForward Austin Nichols of Memphis, Tenn., who's one of the nation's top basketball prospects in the 2013 class, received offers Monday from another pair of major programs. More
Poole talks past, present, future
15 days agoWould Tauren Poole be Tauren Poole if he’d been selected in the NFL draft? He doesn’t think so. “You know me, man. Always the underdog,” Poole told govols247 on Monday night. More
Vols pursuing JUCO receiver
16 days agoA rising sophomore wide receiver from Holmes Community College in Goodman, Miss., says he picked up one of his latest scholarship offers last week from Tennessee. More
'Old Man River' Randolph impresses
16 days agoSome defenders proved to be pleasant surprises for the Tennessee football team this spring. Brian Randolph, meanwhile, simply proved his solid freshman season wasn’t a fluke. More
Memphis standout 'excited' by offer
16 days agoA junior tight end and defensive end from Memphis, Tenn., who already has received more than a dozen scholarship offers says he recently picked up an offer from Tennessee. More
VIP Room: Vols hit recruiting trail
17 days agoGet the inside scoop on the Tennessee football and basketball coaches' recent recruiting stops, offseason news and more in the VIP Room, the cornerstone feature of govols247. More
Hatcher now focusing on five
17 days agoTop247 defensive end/outside linebacker Jason Hatcher of Louisville, Ky., says he has narrowed his focus to five front-runners out of the dozens of schools pursuing him. More
Martin: USA tryouts big for Stokes
17 days agoUT basketball coach Cuonzo Martin isn't worried about losing budding star forward Jarnell Stokes for at least part of the summer. He thinks his big man will be in good hands. More
Patrick still excited about Vols
17 days agoThree months have passed since wide receiver Camion Patrick of nearby Lenoir City (Tenn.) High School committed to Tennessee, and he remains eager to play for the Vols. More
Derek Dooley 1-on-1, Part 4
18 days agoUT football coach Derek Dooley spent a half-hour Thursday speaking one-on-one with govols247 about several topics relating to his program. Here's part four of our discussion. More
'Struggling' Vols lose to Auburn
18 days agoThe Tennessee baseball team extended its season-long losing streak to six games Saturday afternoon with a 12-3 loss to Auburn at Plainsman Park. More
Vols 'all over' in-state guard
18 days agoLITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Shooting guard Robert Hubbs of Newbern, Tenn., is one of the South's top prospects in the 2013 class, and Tennessee is one of the teams pursuing him. More
Broncos draft UT's Jackson
18 days agoThe Denver Broncos chose former Tennessee defensive lineman Malik Jackson on Saturday in the fifth round of the NFL draft, making him the first former Vol selected this year. More
Derek Dooley 1-on-1, Part 3
19 days agoUT football coach Derek Dooley spent a half-hour Thursday speaking one-on-one with govols247 about several topics relating to his program. Here's part three of our discussion. More
Vols drop series opener to Auburn
19 days agoThe Tennessee baseball team overcame an early five-run deficit Friday night before Auburn pulled away late for a 12-5 victory in the opener of a three-game SEC series. More
Defensive back interested in Vols
19 days agoA junior defensive back from Olney, Md., who claims more than 20 scholarship offers to date says he's hoping to visit Tennessee sometime in the not-so-distant future. More
UT hoops recruiting weekend primer
19 days agoThe Tennessee men’s basketball staff hopes to get a lot out of this weekend on the recruiting trail, and there’s a good reason for that. More
Derek Dooley 1-on-1, Part 2
20 days agoUT football coach Derek Dooley spent a half-hour Thursday speaking one-on-one with govols247 about several topics relating to his program. Here's part two of our conversation. More
Recruiting news and notes
20 days agoHere are a few recruiting tidbits you may have missed from the last few days to keep you up to speed on some of Tennessee's targets and a few in-state prospects of interest. More
Derek Dooley 1-on-1, Part 1
20 days agoUT football coach Derek Dooley spent a half-hour Thursday speaking one-on-one with govols247 about several topics relating to his program. Here's part one of our conversation. More
Dooley speaks 1-on-1 with govols247
20 days agoUT football coach Derek Dooley sat down with govols247 on Thursday for a half-hour, one-on-one interview focusing on several aspects of his program. Come see what he said. More
Clark earns UT teammates' respect
21 days agoThe player who faced Gregory Clark as much anyone this spring wasn’t surprised to see Tennessee's sophomore-to-be nose tackle share the award for biggest defensive surprise. More
Waggner soldiers through shoulder
21 days agoTennessee coaches said the Vols' most experienced defensive back wasn't affected by a no-contact jersey while adjusting to a new defensive scheme this spring. More
Sentimore aiming for summer surge
21 days agoAssuming anything in football can be dangerous, but the general assumption this spring was that former Alabama player Darrington Sentimore would explode onto the scene at UT. More
Spring symmetry pleases UT safeties
21 days agoNew UT defensive coordinator Sal Sunseri loves him some symmetry, and he wants that balance on the back end of his group. It seems his safeties are satisfied with that plan. More
Griffin talks Tennessee, others
22 days agoKelsey Griffin makes at least one thing crystal clear to everyone who recruits him: He's more concerned with the logo on their shirt than their qualities as a person or coach. More
N.C. athlete enjoys latest visit
22 days agoA three-star athlete from Indian Trail, N.C., who recently picked up his first scholarship offer visited Tennessee on Saturday for the second time in less than a month. More
Pain-free Orta enjoys first spring
22 days agoGeraldo Orta would be lying if he said he never thought about his surgically repaired shoulder. But UT's young safety only thought about it before practices this spring. More
Carr still sold on Tennessee
22 days agoDefensive end Jason Carr of Memphis, Tenn., who has been committed to Tennessee since January, traveled to Knoxville on Saturday for the Vols' annual Orange and White Game. More
