Pearce Jr. One of 12 Semifinalists for Lombardi Award
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Pearce Jr. One of 12 Semifinalists for Lombardi Award

HOUSTON – Tennessee junior defensive end James Pearce Jr. has been named a semifinalist for the Lombari Award, as announced by the Lombari Award Committee on Thursday. Pearce Jr. has built off a breakout sophomore season with another impressive campaign thus far in 2024, leading the Volunteers with 6.5 tackles for loss and 4.5 sacks through eight games.…MORE

Pearce Jr. One of 12 Semifinalists for Lombardi Award
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Pearce Jr. One of 12 Semifinalists for Lombardi Award

HOUSTON – Tennessee junior defensive end James Pearce Jr. has been named a semifinalist for the Lombari Award, as announced by the Lombari Award Committee on Thursday. Pearce Jr. has built off a breakout sophomore season with another impressive campaign thus far in 2024, leading the Volunteers with 6.5 tackles for loss and 4.5 sacks through eight games.…MORE

Voice of the Vols Bob Kesling Set to Retire in April
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Voice of the Vols Bob Kesling Set to Retire in April

Kesling has enjoyed an incredible career that stretches over five decades, marking him as a pillar of the Vol Network GeneralNovember 07, 2024 The Vol Network and Tennessee Athletics announced on Thursday that renowned announcer Bob Kesling will retire as the Voice of the Vols after the 2024-25 men’s basketball season. Kesling has enjoyed an…MORE

Brooks Tabbed as Burlsworth Trophy Nominee
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Brooks Tabbed as Burlsworth Trophy Nominee

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – Tennessee defensive back Will Brooks was named a 2024 Burlsworth Trophy nominee on Tuesday afternoon. The trophy is in its 15th year of existence and is named in honor of Brandon Burlsworth, former University of Arkansas walk-on and All-American offensive lineman. It is awarded to the most outstanding football player in America who began his career as…MORE

Iamaleava Named Semifinalist for Shaun Alexander Freshman of the Year Award
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Iamaleava Named Semifinalist for Shaun Alexander Freshman of the Year Award

PHILADELPHIA – Tennessee quarterback Nico Iamaleava has been named a semifinalist for the 2024 Shaun Alexander Freshman of the Year Award, the Maxwell Football Club announced on Wednesday. The Shaun Alexander Freshman Player of the Year Award is an honor given each year to the most outstanding freshman player in college football. Named after Shaun Alexander since 2018, this…MORE

Vols #7 In Initial College Football Playoff Rankings
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Vols #7 In Initial College Football Playoff Rankings

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Riding a 7-1 start to the season, Tennessee football is ranked No. 7 in the initial College Football Playoff Selection Committee rankings that were announced on Tuesday night.  The Volunteers were the fifth-highest ranked one-loss team and the third-highest ranked SEC team. A nation-best eight SEC programs were ranked in the first Top 25. …MORE

Lady Vols Cruise in Kim Caldwell Era Opener, 101-53
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Lady Vols Cruise in Kim Caldwell Era Opener, 101-53

Game Recap: Women’s Basketball | November 05, 2024 KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee women’s basketball team eclipsed the century mark in a season opener for just the sixth time in its illustrious history, cruising to a 101-53 victory over Samford Tuesday night in Kim Caldwell‘s debut as Lady Vol head coach. With a crowd of 9,515 looking on…MORE

Free Parking in Downtown Knoxville to Stay, City Says

Free Parking in Downtown Knoxville to Stay, City Says

Knoxville, TN (WOKI) Free parking on nights and weekends in downtown Knoxville is here to stay. The announcement coming from City of Knoxville officials Monday night though additional details about the City’s “updated parking plan” have not been released. In May, the city released a report from Walker, a group hired to evaluate Knoxville’s current…MORE

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