Vols' Hardesty scores winning TD in overtime win vs. Wildcats

Montario Hardesty ran for three touchdowns, including a 20-yard game winner in overtime, as Tennessee outlasted Kentucky 30-24 on Saturday night, the Volunteers' 25th straight victory against their border rivals.

Wasn't pretty, but Summitt beats former Vols assistant Caldwell

Taber Spani scored 16 points and Tennessee (No. 5 ESPN/USA Today, No. 6 AP) beat UCLA 61-47 on Saturday, handing former Lady Volunteers assistant Nikki Caldwell a loss on the Bruins bench.

Late surge lifts Tennessee past Charleston

Scotty Hopson scored 21 points and Tyler Smith added 18 to lead Tennessee to an 86-69 win over College of Charleston.

Johnson, Lady Vols win before sold-out gym at Middle Tennessee

Glory Johnson scored 21 points and grabbed 12 rebounds, and Tennessee (No. 5 ESPN/USA Today, No. 6 AP) beat Middle Tennessee 69-52 on Wednesday night before the first sellout crowd in Blue Raiders' history.

Sept 26, 2009; Knoxville,TN, USA; Ohio quarterback Theo Scott (3) looks to pass against the Tennessee Volunteers during the first half at Neyland Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jim Brown-US PRESSWIRE

UC's D, TCU's O and other big surprises

Last week I did a top 10 disappointments list. Here's another look: the top 10 surprises of college football in 2009. 1. The defense of the Cincinn...

Blog Entry | Conversation | November 25, 2009

Mel Kiper's top five seniors by position

ESPN NFL draft insider Mel Kiper ranks the top five senior prospects at every position on Nov. 25, 2009. Biggest news here: Dexter McCluster of Ole Miss moves to No. 5 among senior WRs for the draft guru.

Story | Conversation | November 23, 2009

KNOXVILLE, TN - SEPTEMBER 12: Brian Price #92 of the UCLA Bruins pursues a play against the Tennessee Volunteers at Neyland Stadium on September 12, 2009 in Knoxville, Tennessee. The Bruins won 19-15

Kiffin reinstates Jackson

Freshman safety Janzen Jackson has been reinstated to the team and will start Saturday against Kentucky, Tennessee coach Lane Kiffin said Tuesday.

...Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide running back Mark Ingram (22) runs with the ball against the Tennessee Volunteers during the first half at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Paul Jasienski-US PRESSWIRE 2- Nov...

Florida tops 2009 BALLS Index, but not historically

...a season spent in the AP Top 10, were just a 5.04-point favorite. Meanwhile, the Tennessee Volunteers, considered a middling SEC team by most, showed how much respect they built up over the...

Blog Entry | Conversation | November 24, 2009

Pondexter heads thin list of college seniors

College seniors continue to be a dying breed in the NBA draft. The thinking is simple: After four years, all the good players have already left school...

Blog Entry | Conversation | November 24, 2009

Blue Raiders ready for brutal schedule

With six seniors, including the nation's leading scorer, Middle Tennessee is up for any challenge this season -- including a rare visit Wednesday from the Lady Vols.

No. 6 Purdue edges No. 11 Tennessee; Moore named Paradise Jam MVP

E'Twaun Moore scored 22 points to lead No. 6 Purdue to a 73-72 victory over Tennessee (No. 11 ESPN/USA Today, No. 9 AP) on Monday night in the championship game of the Paradise Jam.

KNOXVILLE, TN - SEPTEMBER 12: Brian Price #92 of the UCLA Bruins pursues a play against the Tennessee Volunteers at Neyland Stadium on September 12, 2009 in Knoxville, Tennessee. The Bruins won 19-15. (Photo...