Once again, Wildcats the class of SEC

The 2009-10 college basketball season is six weeks old and the nonconference portion of the schedule is nearly complete. So it's time to take a look at where the SEC stands with conference play on the horizon.

Mel Kiper's latest 2010 Big Board

ESPN NFL draft Insider Mel Kiper Jr. ranks the top 25 pro prospects on Dec. 22, 2009. Biggest news: Anthony Davis of Rutgers debuts (No. 15) and Jahvid Best of Cal falls off entirely.

Story | Conversation | December 23, 2009

Bjorklund makes quick work of San Francisco as No. 4 Tennessee cruises

Pat Summitt challenged Angie Bjorklund to play much better, and it worked.

McShay's Top Players: Chick-fil-A Bowl

Todd McShay gives you the players to watch in the Chick-fil-A Bowl

Wilson de-commits from Stanford

...Northwestern) has de-committed from Stanford. The four-star prospect says his top three are now Michigan, Tennessee and South Florida. Wilson informed ESPN.com of his decision via text message

Scouts Inc.: Virginia Tech vs. Tennessee

DB Wright likes Trojans, Vols

...so. With a decision just a few weeks away, Wright has entertained visitors from both USC and Tennessee in recent weeks. Wright took official visits to Washington, Tennessee, Arizona and USC. He scratched the Huskies...

Blog Entry | Conversation | December 21, 2009

USC hands No. 8 Tennessee its worst loss under coach Pearl

Alex Stepheson had 19 points and a career-high 15 rebounds, Mike Gerrity had 12 points and 10 assists, and Southern California routed No. 9 Tennessee 77-55 on Saturday for the Volunteers' worst loss under coach Bruce Pearl.

Cardinal down Lady Vols for 35th straight victory at home

Kayla Pedersen had 16 points and eight rebounds and No. 2 Stanford beat third-ranked Tennessee 67-52 Saturday for its 35th straight win at Maples Pavilion in a matchup of unbeaten national powerhouses.

Players to Watch: Chick-Fil-A Bowl

Todd McShay's players to watch in the Virginia Tech vs Tennessee matchup.

1- Sept 5, 2009; Knoxville,TN, USA; Tennessee Volunteers head coach Lane Kiffin watches from the sidelines during the second half against the Western Kentucky...

Illinois prospect will enroll in January

Wide receiver Matt Milton (Mascoutah, Ill./Mascoutah) left on Thursday night for Tennessee. Milton has already graduated from high school and is enrolling early at Tennessee. He will start classes...

Blog Entry | Conversation | December 18, 2009

2011 lineman now bound for LSU

Class of 2011 ESPNU150 Watch List defensive lineman Anthony Johnson has switched his commitment from Tennessee to LSU, ESPN affiliate EyeontheTigers.com reports. Johnson's recruiter for the Vols, New Orleans native Frank...

The SEC's issue: Is bigger better?

The SEC is as close as it gets to the NFL. In fact, an "Outside the Lines" examination of the big money behind the nation's top college football conference finds just one significant difference: The players get scholarships instead of paychecks.

Blue Ribbon: Tennessee

Blue Ribbon Bowl Preview: Tennessee

Story | Conversation | December 17, 2009