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Edit Azzanni seeking receiver leaders
27 days agoThere are many potential issues in Tennessee's renovated receiver corps, but the biggest one in Coach Zach Azzanni's mind has nothing to do with size, speed or agility. More
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Notes: Jancek talks spring progress
31 days agoThere’s still one spring practice left for the UT football team, but the Vols’ coaches have seen enough to draw a few conclusions about the progress their players have made. More
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Five on the Rise: Spring Practice
33 days agoPlenty of Tennessee football players have seemed to improve in the first spring of the Butch Jones Era, but a few have seemed to improve more than others. More
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Saturday scrimmage observations
36 days agoThe Tennessee football team had its final pre-Orange and White Game scrimmage of the spring Saturday in Neyland Stadium. Here are some quick observations from the day. More
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Vols' wideouts walking wounded
38 days agoZach Azzanni can now count his healthy, scholarship players on one hand. That’s literally what UT's first-year receivers coach did after Thursday’s practice on Haslam Field. More
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LOUD NOISES: UT faces audio audible
40 days agoAnother staple of first-year Tennessee football coach Butch Jones’ program emerged Tuesday morning on Haslam Field. And this was certainly one of the more unique ones. More
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Blanc adjusting to new wideout ways
42 days agoA spring full of challenges hasn't dampened Cody Blanc's enthusiasm for his future as a Tennessee wide receiver. The Knoxville native sees brighter days on the horizon. More
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Notes: 'Not pleased' with offense
43 days agoFirst-year Tennessee coach Butch Jones says he was "not pleased at all" with the way the Vols' offense performed Saturday during the team's second spring scrimmage. More
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Saturday scrimmage observations
43 days agoThe govols247 staff had full access to Tennessee’s second scrimmage of spring practice Saturday at Neyland Stadium. Here's a look at some of the highlights. More
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Azzanni wary of 'fine line'
45 days agoZach Azzanni isn't a patient person, and he knows that. But UT's new receivers coach knows there's a "fine line" between pushing his young group hard and pushing it too hard. More
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Notes: Croom 'starting to impress'
47 days agoTennessee wide receiver Jason Croom didn't take much time off during last week's spring break, and his work paid off Tuesday when the Vols returned to the practice field. More
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Open Mic: Azzanni talks UT wideouts
55 days agoFirst-year UT receivers coach Zach Azzanni stood still long enough Thursday morning for govols247 to pepper him with questions about the progress at his position this spring. More
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Notes: Vols have 'long ways to go'
2 months agoFirst-year Tennessee coach Butch Jones said the Vols "got better as a football team" Saturday during their first spring scrimmage, but they "still have a long ways to go." More
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Saturday scrimmage observations
2 months agoThe govols247 staff had full access to UT's first scrimmage-type setting this spring Saturday. Here are some quick observations from the two-hour workout in Neyland Stadium. More
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govols247 1-on-1: Jacob Carter
2 months agoMuch of the talk about UT's wide receiver position at the moment is centered on who isn’t there, but one of the wideouts who is there told govols247 things will be fine. More
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Pre-Spring Primer: Receiver
2 months agoIt’s almost (spring) football time in Tennessee, and govols247 is getting you ready with a position-by-position look the Vols — continuing today with receiver. More
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Pre-Spring Primer: TE/FB/H-back
3 months agoIt’s almost (spring) football time in Tennessee, and govols247 is getting you ready with a position-by-position look the Vols — continuing today with tight end and fullback. More
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Year One Recap: 'CP'
4 months agoLet’s take inventory on Tennessee’s Class of 2012 after one season. And let’s continue with a look at wide receiver Cordarrelle Patterson. More
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Year One Recap: Danny O'Brien
4 months agoLet’s take inventory on Tennessee’s Class of 2012 after one season. And let’s continue with a look at defensive tackle Danny O’Brien. More
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Year One Recap: Justin Meredith
5 months agoLet’s take inventory on Tennessee’s Class of 2012 after one season. And let’s continue with a look at tight end Justin Meredith. More
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Year One Recap: LaDarrell McNeil
5 months agoLet’s take inventory on Tennessee’s Class of 2012 after one season. And let’s continue with a look at safety LaDarrell McNeil. More
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Year One Recap: Daniel McCullers
5 months agoLet’s take inventory on Tennessee’s Class of 2012 after one season. And let’s continue with a look at nose guard Daniel McCullers. More
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Year One Recap: LaTroy Lewis
5 months agoLet’s take inventory on Tennessee’s Class of 2012 after one season. And let’s continue with a look at outside linebacker LaTroy Lewis. More
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Year One Recap: Justin King
5 months agoLet’s take inventory on Tennessee’s Class of 2012 after one season. And let’s continue with a look at H-back Justin King. More
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Year One Recap: Pig Howard
5 months agoLet’s take inventory on Tennessee’s Class of 2012 after one season. And let’s continue with a look at receiver Alton “Pig” Howard. More
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Year One Recap: Alden Hill
5 months agoLet’s take inventory on Tennessee’s Class of 2012 after one season. And let’s continue with a look at tailback Alden Hill. More
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Year One Recap: Daniel Gray
5 months agoLet’s take inventory on Tennessee’s Class of 2012 after one season. And let’s continue with a look at cornerback Daniel Gray. More
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Year One Recap: Jason Croom
5 months agoLet’s take inventory on Tennessee’s Class of 2012 after one season. And let’s continue with a look at tight end Jason Croom. More
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Zanca has 'great time' on visit
6 months agoTennessee linebacker commitment Dominic Zanca of Altamonte Springs, Fla., returned to Knoxville this weekend on an official visit for the Vols' game against Missouri. More
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Downs still on track for Tennessee
6 months agoThe tight end position takes awhile to master mentally and physically, but Brendan Downs was ahead of the curve until an August knee injury. Is that still the case, though? More
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Notes: Bray responds to 'hate mail'
7 months agoTennessee quarterback Tyler Bray says his tweet about "bandwagon fans" following Saturday night's game at Mississippi State was in response to online "hate mail" he received. More
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Notes: Focus on 'whipping blockers'
7 months agoAs Tennessee's defense looks to improve coming off its open date last week, coach Derek Dooley says "whipping blockers" remains more important than the Vols' scheme. More
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Croom, coaches talk future position
7 months agoJason Croom’s extraordinary size for a wide receiver has always created chatter regarding his future, and UT coach Derek Dooley discussed that topic Wednesday with govols247. More
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Georgia on Tennessee's mind
8 months agoTennessee has scored big in Georgia through the years, landing players such as Eric Berry and Jamal Lewis. But lately, the state has not been as fruitful for the Vols. More
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Bold predictions for UT-Akron
8 months agoStaff writers Wes Rucker and Ryan Callahan each offer three bold predictions for what will happen tonight when Tennessee plays host to Akron at Neyland Stadium. More
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Recruiting Insider: Weekend preview
8 months agoEven without the benefit of a highly anticipated home game against a marquee opponent, Tennessee once again will be hosting a handful of official visitors this weekend. More
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The Postgame 2-4-7: UT-Georgia St.
8 months agoLet’s take a look at the biggest moments, players and stats from Tennessee’s 51-13 win over Georgia State on Saturday afternoon at Neyland Stadium with The Postgame 2-4-7. More
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Notes: UT not content with defense
8 months agoThe four turnovers UT forced in its season-opening win over N.C. State were a good start for the Vols’ defense, but defensive coordinator Sal Sunseri says he's not content. More
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Notes: 'Tiny' shows early jitters
8 months agoThe false-start penalty Antonio Richardson drew on UT’s first play from scrimmage Friday night was indicative of how the sophomore tackle played in his first career start. More
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The Matchups: Vols-Wolfpack
9 months agoOur final game predictions will come later in the week, but let’s start looking at how Tennessee matches up with Friday’s neutral-site opponent — the N.C. State Wolfpack. More
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Notes: Sunseri ready to call plays
9 months agoMore than a decade has passed since the last time Tennessee defensive coordinator Sal Sunseri called plays during a game. He’ll finally get the chance to do it again Friday. More
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Two more UT freshmen injured
9 months agoSeveral members of UT's 2012 signing class already have suffered injuries that could impact their availability this year, and two more now have been lost for the season. More
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New 'opportunity' excites Dallas
9 months agoFirst and foremost, Vincent Dallas considers himself a football player, so the UT sophomore is happy despite moving from the offense to the defense then back again to offense. More
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Live Vols practice updates: Aug. 27
9 months agoThe Tennessee football team is practicing Monday morning inside the Neyland-Thompson Sports Center, and the govols247 staff is on hand to post updates. More
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Da'Rick Replacement Committee
9 months agoIt might take a committee to replace indefinitely suspended, All-SEC receiver Da'Rick Rogers. If it does, let's examine some of Tennessee's possibilities in that committee. More
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Notes: Rivera 'back 100 percent'
9 months agoTennessee starting senior tight end Mychal Rivera says he's now back to full strength after being limited for much of the past two weeks by a sprained knee. More
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Dooley not expecting Rogers return
9 months agoFor the second time in head coach Derek Dooley’s three seasons, the Tennessee football team has lost one of its best players just before the season’s first game. More
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Notes: Vols struggle with 'timing'
9 months agoTennessee coach Derek Dooley says film from the Vols' final preseason scrimmage Friday showed that their passing game wasn't quite as consistent as usual. More
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Ground surge: UT run game impresses
9 months agoJOHNSON CITY, Tenn. — Many things went right for Tennessee’s offense in Saturday's preseason camp scrimmage, but a much-needed strong effort on the ground was the foundation. More
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Vols land JUCO defensive tackle
11 months agoDefensive tackle Ben Bradley of Hutchinson (Kan.) Community College, who's originally from Norcross, Ga., verbally committed to Tennessee on Friday. More
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