Patrick Brown
Times Free Press
Knoxville, TN, United States
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Robert Meachem's NFL comeback try includes 'humbling' return to Vols' pro day
As far as Robert Meachem knows, he is the first 32-year-old football player to participate in a college program's pro day. → Read More
Larry Scott wants Vols' offense 'building a foundation' during spring
KNOXVILLE — Tennessee offensive coordinator Larry Scott will be one of eight first-time play-callers in the Football Bowl Subdivision in 2017. → Read More
Butch Jones challenging Vols' QBs to 'put the boat in the water'
The second period of Tennessee's fourth spring practice wasn't up to par Tuesday afternoon. → Read More
Darrell Taylor 'determined' to deliver in increased role for Vols
Darrell Taylor was one of the last Tennessee football players to depart Haslam Field after the Volunteers wrapped up their fourth spring practice Tuesday afternoon. → Read More
Heavier burden now becoming the 'reality' for Vols' offensive line
Tennessee's offensive line performed well during the team's first padded practice Saturday. → Read More
Darrin Kirkland embracing role as Vols' 'last Mohican'
KNOXVILLE — Haslam Field, the site of Tennessee's football practices, has a different look about it these days, and it's not because of the orange temporary fencing hinting at the coming expansion to that space at the heart of campus. → Read More
Butch Jones takes quiet approach, lets assistants get to work [photos]
KNOXVILLE — For the past couple of years, the loudest voice during Tennessee's football practices belonged to Butch Jones, especially when the head coach would bark orders into the microphone he always carried. → Read More
Quinten Dormady taking all-business approach to Vols' quarterback competition
While the young hotshot may be generating more of the conversation regarding Tennessee's starting quarterback competition, Quinten Dormady remains quietly confident in his own chances. → Read More
Confident Jarrett Guarantano eager to prove himself in Vols' QB battle
Tennessee began spring practice Tuesday afternoon with all eyes on the competition to replace Josh Dobbs as the starting quarterback. → Read More
Vols' Jonathan Kongbo 'solely focusing' on defensive end during spring practice
It took nearly all of his first season at Tennessee for Jonathan Kongbo to buy into playing a new position. → Read More
Tennessee spring practice preview: Five key questions facing the Vols
KNOXVILLE — With a host of new coaches and a handful of household names leaving voids to fill on the depth chart, Tennessee's new-look football program takes the field for its fifth spring under head coach Butch Jones. → Read More
New athletic director John Currie wants to return Tennessee sports to 'top of the mountain'
New athletic director John Currie's five-year deal with Tennessee includes bonuses for competitive success based on where the Volunteers finish in the National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics standings. → Read More
Rick Barnes: Making NCAA tournament is 'bottom line' for Vols
It's been more than 20 years since Tennessee missed both the NCAA men's basketball tournament and the National Invitation Tournament in three consecutive seasons. → Read More
'Nonstop' calls and 'a lot of listening' highlight John Currie's UT prep
NASHVILLE — A little more than three weeks from his official start date as Tennessee's athletic director, John Currie may feel overwhelmed by his to-do list. → Read More
Vols' Jordan Bone: 'I've got a lot of learning to do'
After taking up residence in his coach's doghouse, freshman point guard Jordan Bone provided a needed spark for Tennessee in its season-ending loss to Georgia in the Southeastern Conference tournament Thursday. → Read More
Cruel March teaches young Vols another lesson
NASHVILLE — The cruelty of college basketball in March is one moment or shot can be the difference between playing another game or the abrupt end of a season. → Read More
Robert Hubbs III 'didn't have it' physically in Vols' finale
NASHVILLE — Robert Hubbs III barely could hide his emotions when he realized his Tennessee basketball career was over in the immediate aftermath of Thursday afternoon's Southeastern Conference tournament loss to Georgia. → Read More
Vols' Robert Hubbs III: Recent SEC tournament runs 'can't help us this year'
The navy blue hue, countless conference logos and wide hallways with beige walls probably prompted the memories to begin flowing for Tennessee senior Robert Hubbs III. → Read More
Georgia's Yante Maten could return from injury against Vols
NASHVILLE — The Tennessee Volunteers might not be facing just one All-Southeastern Conference basketball player when they take on Georgia today at the league tournament. → Read More
Vols' Kevin Beard excited to coach 'championship player' Jauan Jennings
KNOXVILLE — In Kevin Beard's first interactions with Jauan Jennings, Tennessee's new wide receivers coach has omitted one minor detail about himself when talking to the player. → Read More