Tag: Pat Summitt

Candace Parker announces retirement from WNBA

Former Lady Vol Candace Parker retires from the WNBA.

Former Lady Vol Candace Parker announced her retirement from the WNBA on Sunday.

Parker played in the WNBA from 2008-23. She was selected No. 1 overall in the 2008 WNBA draft by Los Angeles. The former Lady Vol also played for Chicago and Las Vegas.

Parker was the 2008 WNBA Rookie of the Year, a seven-time WNBA All-Star. She was also named league MVP during her rookie season and named WNBA MVP in 2013.

Parker was a seven-time First-Team All-WNBA standout and the WNBA Finals MVP in 2016.

The two-time Olympic gold medalist played at Tennessee from 2006-08 under head coach Pat Summitt.

Parker led the Lady Vols to consecutive national championships in 2007-08. Her No. 3 is retired by the Lady Vols.

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Josh Heupel recaps Tennessee’s win against UConn

Josh Heupel recaps Tennessee’s win against UConn.

Tennessee won its seventh game of the season on Saturday.

The Vols (7-2, 3-2 SEC) defeated UConn, 59-3, on homecoming at Neyland Stadium.

“I appreciate the crowd,” Tennessee head coach Josh Heupel said following the game. “Awesome atmosphere for homecoming. All the alumni that came back, former players. Really the last 48 hours in our building has been awesome to see. Seen a lot of people back. I appreciate everyone coming.

“UConn was really special to coach (Pat) Summitt. Playing in that type of game is a unique opportunity to honor her a little bit, also with Alzheimer’s awareness. I appreciate everyone supporting that cause.”

PHOTOS: Tennessee football wears Summitt Blue against UConn, honoring Pat Summitt

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PHOTOS: Tennessee football wears Summitt Blue against UConn

PHOTOS: Tennessee football wears Summitt Blue against UConn, honoring Pat Summitt

No. 16 Tennessee (7-2, 3-2 SEC) defeated UConn (1-8), 59-3, Saturday on homecoming at Neyland Stadium.

Saturday’s contest was the first meeting between the Vols and Huskies.

The Vols totaled 650 yards (375 passing, 275 rushing) against the Huskies.

Joe Milton III completed 11-of-14 passing attempts for 254 yards and two touchdowns for Tennessee. He also rushed for seven yards and scored one touchdown.

Jaylen Wright led the Vols in rushing yards with 113. He also scored one touchdown.

Squirrel White led Tennessee with 94 receiving yards, while scoring one touchdown.

Elijah Herring led the Vols in tackles (seven), and Doneiko Slaughter led Tennessee in sacks (one).

Below are photos of Tennessee’s win versus UConn in Summitt Blue accessories, honoring former Lady Vols’ women’s basketball head coach Pat Summitt.

Social media reaction to Tennessee honoring Pat Summitt against UConn

A look at social media reaction to Tennessee’s win against UConn football in Summitt Blue.

No. 16 Tennessee (7-2, 3-2 SEC) defeated UConn (1-8), 59-3, Saturday at Neyland Stadium in Week 10.

Saturday’s contest was Tennessee’s homecoming. Tennessee also wore Summitt Blue accessories, honoring former Lady Vols’ head coach Pat Summitt.

The Vols totaled 650 yards (375 passing, 275 rushing) against the Huskies.

Tennessee quarterback Joe Milton III completed 11-of-14 passing attempts for 254 passing yards and two passing touchdowns. He also rushed for seven yards and scored one touchdown.

Tennessee is now 76-20-3 on the field in homecoming games (75-20-3 NCAA). The Vols’ win against UAB in 2019 was vacated by the NCAA Committee on Infractions during Jeremy Pruitt’s second season as head coach.

Following Tennessee’s homecoming win versus UConn at Neyland Stadium, Vols Wire looks at postgame social media buzz and reaction to Summitt being honored.

Social media reaction for Tennessee football honoring Pat Summitt

A look at social media reaction for Tennessee football honoring Pat Summitt.

No. 16 Tennessee (6-2, 3-2 SEC) returns to Neyland Stadium on Saturday in Week 10.

The Vols will play UConn (1-7) at noon EDT. SEC Network will televise the homecoming matchup.

Tennessee will wear Summitt Blue accessories against UConn, honoring former Lady Vols’ women’s basketball head coach Pat Summitt.

Summitt served as the Lady Vols’ head coach from 1974-2012, compiling a 1,098–208 record.

She won eight national championships, 16 Southeastern Conference regular-season titles, 16 SEC Tournament championships, while advancing to the NCAA Tournament Final Four 18 times.

Ahead of Saturday’s homecoming game against UConn, Vols Wire looks at social media buzz for Tennessee honoring Summitt. Social media buzz is listed below.

Tennessee-UConn football score predictions

Vols Wire provides Tennessee-UConn football score predictions.

No. 16 Tennessee (6-2, 3-2 SEC) will host UConn (1-7) for homecoming on Saturday at Neyland Stadium in Week 10.

Kickoff between the Vols and Huskies is slated for noon EDT and will be televised by SEC Network.

Tennessee will honor former Lady Vols’ women’s basketball head coach Pat Summitt on Saturday. The Vols will wear Summitt Blue accessories.

Summitt Blue accessories debuted in conjunction with the 50th anniversary of Title IX. University of Tennessee athletics updated its brand standards and renamed the blue accent color historically associated with the Lady Vols to Summitt Blue.

Four teams (soccer, volleyball, women’s basketball, softball) debuted Summitt Blue uniforms during the 2022-23 academic year, part of the Summitt Legacy series.

Tennessee football debuted Summitt Blue accessories versus UT Martin in 2022.

PHOTOS: Pat Summitt through the years wearing blue

PHOTOS: Tennessee football debuts Summitt Blue against UT Martin in 2022

Ahead of the Tennessee-UConn game on Saturday, Vols Wire provides score predictions.

Josh Heupel discusses Pat Summitt’s legacy

Tennessee football head coach Josh Heupel discusses Pat Summitt’s legacy.

Pat Summitt served as the Lady Vols’ women’s basketball head coach from 1974-2012, compiling a 1,098–208 record.

Summitt won eight national championships, 16 Southeastern Conference regular-season titles, 16 SEC Tournament championships, while advancing to the NCAA Tournament Final Four 18 times.

Tennessee football will honor Summitt on Saturday by wearing Summitt Blue accessories against UConn.

Ahead of Saturday’s homecoming matchup, third-year Tennessee head coach Josh Heupel discussed Summitt’s legacy.

“Obviously, the success that her program had underneath her watch, it’s something that’s recognized nationally,” Heupel said. “I think one of the most pointed things that I could remember in my short time here about coach Summitt is the stories of the people that she impacted not associated with Tennessee women’s basketball. Everybody that has come into contact with her has a great story about how she impacted the people around her and enriched the lives of the people around her. She had a great impact on the court, but she had more impact off the court. It’s a really powerful legacy.”

PHOTOS: Pat Summitt through the years wearing blue

PHOTOS: Pat Summitt through the years

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Josh Heupel previews Tennessee-UConn game for final time

Josh Heupel previews the Tennessee-UConn football game for a final time.

No. 16 Tennessee (6-2, 3-2 SEC) returns to Neyland Stadium on Saturday.

Rankings reflect the US LBM Coaches Poll.

The Vols will host UConn (1-7) at noon EDT (SEC Network).

“We are looking forward to homecoming week here,” Tennessee head coach Josh Heupel said on Monday. “I know it’s a noon kickoff, but I expect our fans to show up and show out in a great way and create a great environment. It’s a great opportunity to welcome back so many of our alumni here, so looking forward to that.

“November is also Alzheimer’s Awareness Month, and we have a unique opportunity to honor the legacy of Pat Summitt. We’ll be doing that at the game with our uniform, but we’ll also be doing that with a commemorative cup that everyone can purchase. All of that will go to UT Medical’s research on Alzheimer’s.”

Heupel met with media for a final time on Thursday before playing UConn. Everything Heupel said on Thursday is listed below.

Tennessee football announces uniform combination for UConn game

Tennessee football announces uniform combination for the UConn game.

No. 16 Tennessee (6-2, 3-2 SEC) will host UConn (1-7) on Saturday at Neyland Stadium in Week 10.

Rankings reflect the US LBM Coaches Poll.

Kickoff between the Vols and Huskies is slated for noon EDT and will be televised by SEC Network. Dave Neal (play-by-play), Derek Mason (analyst) and Alex Chappell (sideline) will be on the call.

Tennessee enters the contest after winning at Kentucky, 33-27. UConn lost at Boston College, 21-14, in Week 9.

Tennessee announced on Thursday the Vols will wear white helmets, orange jerseys, white pants, white shoes and Summitt Blue accessories against UConn. Summitt Blue accessories are being worn to honor former Lady Vols’ women’s basketball head coach Pat Summitt.

PHOTOS: Pat Summitt through the years wearing blue

PHOTOS: Pat Summitt through the years

 

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PHOTOS: Pat Summitt through the years wearing blue

PHOTOS: A look at Pat Summitt through the years wearing blue

Tennessee football wore white helmets, orange jerseys, orange pants and Summitt Blue accessories against UT Martin on Oct. 22, 2022.

The Vols defeated UT Martin, 65-24, at Neyland Stadium.

It was the first time Tennessee wore Summitt Blue accessories in football.

Summitt Blue accessories debuted in conjunction with the 50th anniversary of Title IX. University of Tennessee athletics updated its brand standards and renamed the blue accent color historically associated with the Lady Vols to Summitt Blue.

Four teams (soccer, volleyball, women’s basketball, softball) debuted Summitt Blue uniforms during the 2022-23 academic year, part of the Summitt Legacy series.

Below are photos of Pat Summitt through the years wearing blue.