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Pearl rips UT's effort on defense

Tennessean — Tennessee Coach Bruce Pearl hasn't seen much defensive improvement since his No. 15 Vols lost to Gonzaga in late November. He hopes that can somehow change for tonight's rematch in Knoxville.
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Recruits get first look at full Monte

Knoxville News Sentinel — Normally, this would be the offseason for Monte Kiffin. Now it’s recruiting season. After more than two decades in the NFL, Tennessee’s newly hired 68-year-old defensive coordinator finds himself in unusual places these days. Take Monday, for example.
Tennessee Volunteers6 hours ago

Kiffin's best man at wedding returns to Southern Cal

Knoxville News Sentinel — New Tennessee football coach Lane Kiffin won't be bringing the best man from his wedding to join his support staff.
Tennessee Volunteers1 hour ago

Slade hired at Louisville

Knoxville News Sentinel — Louisville coach Steve Kragthorpe has hired three coaches to fill out his staff for the 2009 season. Former Utah State head coach Brent Guy and former Tennessee assistant Larry Slade will work as defensive coaches while former Southern Mississippi offensive coordinator Jay Johnson will work with the offense. Kragthorpe says the experience level of all three coaches will help the Cardinals as they try to rebuild after a 5-7 season. Kragthorpe also announced special teams coach Mark Nelson has resigned to pursue other opportunities.
Tennessee Volunteers19 hours ago

Pearl says Vols' toughness will be tested

Tennessean — Tennessee Coach Bruce Pearl wonders if his team is tough enough for what lies ahead in the SEC race.
Tennessee Volunteers1 day ago

Garner to remain at Georgia

Knoxville News Sentinel — Georgia assistant coach Rodney Garner will remain with the Bulldogs after interviewing at Tennessee on Saturday, Georgia announced Monday. Garner, who is the Bulldogs' recruiting coordinator and widely regarded as one of the best recruiters in the country, turned down an offer that approached $400,000 from UT.
Tennessee Volunteers1 day ago

Lady Vols forward sprains knee

Tennessean — KNOXVILLE — Tennessee forward Vicki Baugh has sprained her surgically repaired left knee. Team doctors examined Baugh's knee Sunday and determined she suffered a lateral sprain in a practice Thursday.
Tennessee Volunteers2 days ago

Poll: Is Tennessee overspending for its coaching staff?

Knoxville News Sentinel — Is Tennessee overspending for its coaching staff?
Tennessee Volunteers2 days ago

Garner still mulling UT offer

Knoxville News Sentinel — Georgia assistant football coach Rodney Garner is still mulling an offer to join Tennessee's staff, while Georgia spent Sunday working on a more attractive financial package to keep their recruiting coordinator in Athens. Garner, a UT assistant 1996-97, told ESPN.com he hoped to have a decision by Sunday afternoon. A source with knowledge of the situation indicated to the News Sentinel on Sunday afternoon that Garner's decision might not come until Monday.
Tennessee Volunteers2 days ago

Auburn hires Boulware to coach special teams

Knoxville News Sentinel — Jay Boulware, who coached special teams and running backs at Iowa State the past two years, has been named special teams coordinator at Auburn.
Tennessee Volunteers2 days ago

Lady Vols roar back from 20-point deficit

Tennessean — PISCATAWAY, N.J. — Pat Summitt has been in all sorts of crazy games in her Hall of Fame career. She couldn't remember one quite like this.
Tennessee Volunteers3 days ago

UT runs into Kansas buzzsaw

Tennessean — With Sherron Collins blowing past defenders with crossover dribbles and Cole Aldrich flying in for dunks and blocked shots, Kansas picked up a huge win by knocking off 14th-ranked Tennessee 92-85 on Saturday.
Tennessee Volunteers3 days ago

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