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Oma-Vols: Drinking Tony Vitello’s Lemonade

The new millennium has been somewhat of a journey for the University of Tennessee’s baseball program. Legendary coach Rod Delmonico, who manned the helm from 1990, was relieved of his duties in 2007 after former athletic director Mike Hamilton became displeased with the lack of consistency in regular and postseason play. Delmonico finished 699-369 acrossContinue reading “Oma-Vols: Drinking Tony Vitello’s Lemonade”

Believe the HEUP

Around the SEC, “it just means more,” is a saying most fans believe in. So much so that a big rivalry game can dictate a coach’s success at a school. Tennessee’s Josh Heupel may have just garnered the attention from all over the nation and cemented his way into a lifetime contract. The Volunteers sentContinue reading “Believe the HEUP”

Migrating from the Mountains

Do bears migrate? Yes, but normally for the winter to hibernate. Until now. The Tennessee Smokies are the Double- A affiliate of the Chicago Cubs. They are a minor league team based in Knoxville that currently call home to Kodak, TN. Ever since 2016, there have been rumors of having the team relocate from KodakContinue reading “Migrating from the Mountains”

High School Football During a Pandemic Season

Although it has been stated many times before, 2020 has been a year unlike any other. This has been true for everyone and everything, including sports. Many professional leagues continued to play after having a short hiatus due to the pandemic. The NBA had their “bubble,” with virtual fans in attendance. The NHL resumed theirContinue reading “High School Football During a Pandemic Season”

A Rocky Start on Rocky Top

After just four games into the season, Jeremy Pruitt relieved former defensive line coach of his duties. This is seen as a widely controversial move among the fans, who are raising concern over Tennessee’s quarterback situation after 5th year senior Jarrett Guarantano’s performance versus Kentucky. Austin Price of Rivals and Volquest was one of theContinue reading “A Rocky Start on Rocky Top”

Football in the Fall During a Pandemic

What does college football look like in a pandemic? After a delayed start to the season, the Tennessee Volunteers played their first home game in Neyland Stadium since November 30, 2019. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, the gameday experience has changed. On an average gameday, the university has a fan village with many souvenir booths, food,Continue reading “Football in the Fall During a Pandemic”

“Sold Out” Crowds for Neyland and Fall Football Among a COVID world

Video Link: https://youtu.be/LBo1vvI_aS8 After a delayed start to the season, college football is underway. Most conferences have already began carrying the fight to each other, and the SouthEastern Conference (SEC), is one of them. Each team will have a 10 game schedule, all against teams within the conference. Tennessee has 5 home games this semester:Continue reading ““Sold Out” Crowds for Neyland and Fall Football Among a COVID world”

Tennessee Smokies Possible Migration

“Take me out to the ball game,Take me out with the crowd.Buy me some peanuts and cracker jack,I don’t care if I never get back,Let me root, root, root for the home team,If they don’t win it’s a shame.For it’s one, two, three strikes, you’re out,At the old ball game.” Albert von Tilzer and JackContinue reading “Tennessee Smokies Possible Migration”

Introduce Yourself (Example Post)

This is an example post, originally published as part of Blogging University. Enroll in one of our ten programs, and start your blog right. You’re going to publish a post today. Don’t worry about how your blog looks. Don’t worry if you haven’t given it a name yet, or you’re feeling overwhelmed. Just click theContinue reading “Introduce Yourself (Example Post)”