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Tennessee offers 2021 linebacker Trenilyas Tatum

Tennessee offers 2021 linebacker Trenilyas Tatum.

KNOXVILLE — Tennessee has offered 2021 linebacker Trenilyas Tatum.

The 6-foot-2, 210-pound outside linebacker is from Mount Zion High School in Jonesboro, Ga. He holds Power 5 offers from Virginia, Nebraska, Oklahoma, Maryland and Louisville.

Tatum made the announcement of being offered from the Vols on his Twitter account.

He is a four-star and the No. 222 overall prospect according to the 247Sports Composite.

Currently, the Vols have four known commitments to its 2021 class: Jordan Mosley (wide receiver), Jay Jones (cornerback), Nate Evans (athlete) and Elijah Howard (running back).

The Vols will look to cap off their 2020 signing class with National Signing Day slated for Feb. 5.

Tennessee commit Kyree Miller opens recruitment

2020 Tennessee recruiting.

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KNOXVILLE — 2020 offensive line prospect Kyree Miller committed to the Vols on Nov. 5, 2019.

Miller did not sign with the Vols during the Early Signing Period for the 2020 class and announced Friday that he is opening his recruitment. He made the announcement on his Twitter page.

The 6-foot-4, 370-pound offensive lineman is from West Mesquite High School in Mesquite, Texas.

Miller was offered by the Vols on Oct. 8 and visited Tennessee on Nov. 2.

The 2019 Early Signing Period took place Dec. 18-20 and National Signing Day will be held on Feb. 5. The recruiting dead period ended Thursday night and coaches are now able to hit the road beginning today.

Vols’ 2019 defense by the numbers

Vols’ 2019 defense by the numbers.

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KNOXVILLE — Tennessee concluded the 2019 season with a 23-22 victory against Indiana in the TaxSlayer Gator Bowl, giving the Vols an 8-5 overall record and 5-3 in SEC play.

With the season over, Vols Wire takes a look at Tennessee’s defense by the numbers in 2019.

Scroll through to view the Vols’ team defensive statistics.

NEXT: Tennessee’s total defense in 2019

Pages: Page 1, Page 2, Page 3, Page 4, Page 5, Page 6

UT football ‘back for more work’

2020 Tennessee football.

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KNOXVILLE — The Tennessee football team capped off the 2019 season with a 23-22 comeback victory over Indiana in the TaxSlayer Bowl Jan. 2.

Two weeks later, the Vols’ football team was “back to work” in the weight room for its offseason strength and conditioning program.

The University of Tennessee’s official Twitter page posted a video of the Vols back to work.

Tennessee ended the 2019 campaign by winning six consecutive games and seven of its last eight contests, a season turnaround after starting 1-4.

The Vols will return to action on Sept. 5 when UT hosts Charlotte at Neyland Stadium. Tennessee will then travel to Norman, Okla. on Sept. 12 to play the Sooners in Week 2.

Tennessee offers athlete Jantzen Dunn

Tennessee offers Jantzen Dunn.

Tennessee is on the offer table for 2021 three-star athlete Jantzen Dunn out of Kentucky, according to his Twitter page.

Dunn is rated the No. 46 athlete in the 2021 class, per the 247 Sports Composite, and the No. 4 prospect in the state of Kentucky.

While he is in the Bluegrass State, Dunn attends South Warren High School in Bowling Green, which is almost directly on the Tennessee/Kentucky border and only an hour’s drive from Nashville.

Listed as an athlete, Dunn is a 6-foot-2, 175-pound defensive back with offers from several power five programs.

His home state Kentucky Wildcats, Oklahoma, Cincinnati, and Baylor are all among the schools with offers on the table.

UT announces baseball, softball preseason meet and greet events

UT announces baseball, softball preseason meet and greet events.

KNOXVILLE — The University of Tennessee announced plans for its baseball and softball annual preseason meet and greet events on Saturday, Feb. 1.

The University of Tennessee baseball team will also hold its annual First Pitch Banquet at the Mill and Mine in Downtown Knoxville.

The banquet will be on Saturday, Jan. 25, and doors open at 6:15 p.m. Dinner will be served at 7 p.m. The program will include a speech from Tennessee coach Tony Vitello and guests may also meet current UT players and notable alumni including Yan Gomes, JP Arencibia, Julio Borbon and Luke Hochevar.

UT press release:

Tennessee baseball and Tennessee softball will both hold their annual preseason meet and greet events on Saturday, Feb. 1.

Both events are free to attend and will feature opportunities for fans to meet coaches and players as well as tour the facilities of both programs. Those in attendance will also be able to meet with members of the Tennessee ticket office to discuss ticket options for the upcoming season.

Softball Meet & Greet Info (2-4 p.m. at Sherri Parker Lee Stadium)
The timeline for the softball meet and greet is as follows:

2 – 2:45 PM – Fans will have the opportunity to choose from all of the following activities:

  • Open Batting Cages
  • Tours:  Film Room, Locker Room, Team Room, Tennessee Dugout
  • Kids’ Carnival
  • Visit with Tennessee Ticket Office staff – One (1) ticket office member will be available in the conference room to answer any questions fans may have about their accounts. One (1) member of our group sales staff will also be available to sell season and single-game tickets as well as group tickets.

2:45 – 3 PM – Head Coaches 2020 Season Preview and Team Intros (Located in Section F of bleachers pending weather)

3 – 4 PM –  Team Autographs (players only) will begin in the batting cages

Admission and parking is FREE. Parking is available in all areas surrounding Sherri Parker Lee Stadium.

After three straight weekend tournaments on the road to open the season, the Lady Vols will welcome UT Martin to Sherri Parker Lee Stadium on Feb. 26 at 5 p.m. for their home opener.

UT is slated to host 22 home contests throughout the year, including four SEC series (Alabama, Florida, South Carolina and Ole Miss). The Lady Vols will be looking to make their 16th consecutive postseason appearance in 2020 as they also celebrate the program’s 25th year.

Baseball Meet & Greet Info (3-5 p.m. at Lindsey Nelson Stadium)
The baseball team’s meet and greet will run from 3-5 p.m. ET at Lindsey Nelson Stadium. Fans are also invited to watch the Vols’ practice beforehand. Immediately following its conclusion fans will have the opportunity to meet the 2020 Volunteers while touring the baseball facilities.

The Lindsey Nelson Stadium facility tour is set to include stops through all of the Vols’ facilities and end in the batting cages, where all kids ages 12 and younger will have the chance to take batting practice. Throughout the tour, Tennessee players and coaches will also be on hand to sign autographs and take pictures.

Those who attend the event will receive a free admission voucher to one of Tennessee’s opening-weekend series games against Western Illinois (Feb. 14-16).

For those looking for season ticket assistance, the Tennessee Athletics ticket office will have representatives available to help secure seats for the fast-approaching 2020 season.

All fans planning to attend Tennessee Baseball’s Meet & Greet and practice are encouraged to park in lots GF1, GF2, GF3 and GF4, which are located along Todd Helton Drive behind the right field foul pole of Lindsey Nelson Stadium.

Tennessee opens its 2019 season with a home series against Western Illinois (Feb. 14-16). The Vols are schedule to play 37 home games during the regular season, with 12 against teams that advanced to the NCAA Tournament last year, including nine contests against opponents that made it to the Super Regionals and six versus foes that made a trip to Omaha for the College World Series.

PLEASE NOTE: In order to enhance safety and expedite fan entry at Tennessee athletic events, UT has implemented a clear bag policy at all of its athletic facilities. Only one clear bag no larger than 12 inches by 6 inches by 12 inches (gallon size) per person is permitted. Fans are also allowed a small clutch purse not exceeding 4.5 inches by 6.5 inches.

Fast start propels Georgia past Big Orange, 80-63

Georgia defeats Tennessee.

ATHENS — A venture to Georgia proved to be anything but pleasant for the University of Tennessee men’s basketball team Wednesday night.

It was a Southeastern Conference game of firsts for both the Volunteers and the Bulldogs.

The 80-63 victory was the first conference win for Georgia, and for Tennessee it was the first round loss to a league foe.

NCAA Basketball: Tennessee at Georgia
Jan 15, 2020; Athens, Georgia, USA; Tennessee Volunteers guard Yves Pons (35) shoots against Georgia Bulldogs forward Rayshaun Hammonds (20) during the first half at Stegeman Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports

Georgia (11-5 overall, 1-2 in the SEC) got off to a fast start and darted out to a 47-28 lead by halftime and the Big Orange (10-6, 2-2 SEC) never really recovered from the early punch thrown by the Bulldogs.

Jordan Bowden led the Vols with 12 points while Josiah-Jordan James added 11.

Yves Pons scored eight points and grabbed eight rebounds.

The Bulldogs had two players post double figures in the scoring column. Anthony Edwards had 26 points and Rayshaun Hammonds added 21.

Hammonds, a forward, had 21.

2019 season recap: Carlin Fils-aime

2019 season recap: Carlin Fils-aime

KNOXVILLE — Tennessee concluded the 2019 season with a 23-22 win against Indiana in the TaxSlayer Gator Bowl.

The Vols finished the 2019 campaign with an 8-5 overall record and 5-3 in Southeastern Conference play.

With the season over, Vols Wire takes a look at UT players’ stats for the 2019 campaign.

Carlin Fils-aime — Running back — Senior

Games: 3

Rushing yards: 0

Rushing touchdowns: 0

Receptions: 0

Receiving yards: 0

Receiving yards: 0

Carlin Fils-aime to redshirt and return in 2020

2019 Tennessee football schedule

AUG. 31: vs. Georgia State (Knoxville) L, 38-30

SEPT. 7: vs. BYU (Knoxville) L, 29-26 (2 OT)

SEPT. 14: vs. Chattanooga (Knoxville) W, 45-0

SEPT. 21: at Florida (Gainesville) L, 34-3

OCT. 5: vs. Georgia (Knoxville) L, 43-14

OCT. 12: vs. Mississippi State (Knoxville) W, 20-10

OCT. 19: at Alabama (Tuscaloosa) L, 35-13

OCT. 26: vs. South Carolina (Knoxville) W, 41-21

NOV. 2: vs. UAB (Knoxville) W, 30-7

NOV. 9: at Kentucky (Lexington) W, 17-13

NOV. 23: at Missouri (Columbia) W, 24-20

NOV. 30: vs. Vanderbilt (Knoxville) W, 28-10

JAN. 2 vs. Indiana (Jacksonville, FL) W, 23-22

Uroš Plavšić ruled eligible to compete, effective immediately

Uroš Plavšić ruled eligible.

KNOXVILLE — The University of Tennessee announced Tuesday that Uroš Plavšić is eligible to compete for the Vols immediately.

Who is Uroš Plavšić?

UT press release:

The NCAA’s Committee for Legislative Relief notified the University of Tennessee Athletics Compliance staff Tuesday that men’s basketball student-athlete Uros Plavsic has been ruled eligible to compete, effective immediately.

“We appreciate the committee’s work as this process ran its course,” UT Director of Athletics Phillip Fulmer said. “We’re thrilled that Uros will receive his opportunity to compete and that he no longer stands to lose a year of his eligibility. Our compliance staff put a great deal of work and persistence into achieving this outcome. This is the right decision.”

A native of Ivanjica, Serbia, Plavsic enrolled at UT in May as a transfer from Arizona State. The 7-footer redshirted last season at ASU and now suits up as a redshirt freshman for the Vols.

2019 season recap: Tim Jordan

2019 season recap: Tim Jordan

KNOXVILLE — Tennessee concluded the 2019 season with a 23-22 win against Indiana in the TaxSlayer Gator Bowl.

The Vols finished the 2019 campaign with an 8-5 overall record and 5-3 in Southeastern Conference play.

With the season over, Vols Wire takes a look at UT players’ stats for the 2019 campaign.

Tim Jordan — Running back — Junior

Games: 12

Rushing yards: 428

Rushing touchdowns: 1

Receptions: 6

Receiving yards: 46

Receiving yards: 0

2019 Tennessee football schedule

AUG. 31: vs. Georgia State (Knoxville) L, 38-30

SEPT. 7: vs. BYU (Knoxville) L, 29-26 (2 OT)

SEPT. 14: vs. Chattanooga (Knoxville) W, 45-0

SEPT. 21: at Florida (Gainesville) L, 34-3

OCT. 5: vs. Georgia (Knoxville) L, 43-14

OCT. 12: vs. Mississippi State (Knoxville) W, 20-10

OCT. 19: at Alabama (Tuscaloosa) L, 35-13

OCT. 26: vs. South Carolina (Knoxville) W, 41-21

NOV. 2: vs. UAB (Knoxville) W, 30-7

NOV. 9: at Kentucky (Lexington) W, 17-13

NOV. 23: at Missouri (Columbia) W, 24-20

NOV. 30: vs. Vanderbilt (Knoxville) W, 28-10

JAN. 2 vs. Indiana (Jacksonville, FL) W, 23-22