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Dose of reality for ex-Vol Parrish

Friday, May 9, 2008
Last August, Jarod Parrish was planning on being the University of Tennessee's starting safety. This August, he'll be starting a new career. Parrish, one of 63 Tennessee student-athletes who graduated Friday, won't be going on to the NFL. But he does have a rewarding future lined up. In a few short months, Parrish will enroll in UT's pharmacy school in Memphis. Full story »

Stucky honored with 'Legend in the Field'

Friday, May 9, 2008
John Stucky was honored Thursday night as a “Legend in the Field” by the Collegiate Strength and Conditioning Coaches Association. The ceremony took place as part of the group’s national conference awards dinner at the Renaissance Nashville Hotel. Full story »

McNeil on Rimington watch list for top centers

Thursday, May 8, 2008
Tennessee center Josh McNeil is one of 42 players named to the watch list for the Rimington Trophy, given annually to the nation’s top college center. Full story »

Crompton to start throwing this week

Tuesday, May 6, 2008
After a positive doctor’s review last Thursday, Tennessee quarterback Jonathan Crompton is scheduled to begin throwing light objects this week.
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Cutcliffe, Iron Dukes to invade Knoxville

Saturday, May 3, 2008
Turns out Tennessee’s offense isn’t the only thing David Cutcliffe took with him to Duke. Full story »

Brimfield undergoes successful ankle surgery

Friday, May 2, 2008
Tennessee offensive tackle William Brimfield had successful surgery to correct an ankle injury suffered during spring practice, UT announced Friday. According to head athletic trainer Jason McVeigh, Brimfield will be limited during summer workouts and fall camp, but he should be available for UT’s season opener at UCLA on Sept. 1. Full story »

UT spreads burden to avoid deficit

Thursday, May 1, 2008
Facing a $3 million projected budget deficit, Tennessee athletic director Mike Hamilton decided to spread the burden over four fronts rather than one. That's why football season ticket prices went up only $19 each instead of $54 each. Full story »

Rise in UT football ticket prices helps balance budget

Wednesday, April 30, 2008
The financial forecast for the University of Tennessee's Athletic Department next fiscal year had at one time this spring called for a $3 million shortfall - the result of more money for debt payments, higher salaries mandated by the state, and higher costs for travel and operation of its facilities. Full story »

Colquitt's hearing postponed until June 25

Wednesday, April 30, 2008
Britton Colquitt’s hearing on charges relating to a February arrest have been postponed to June 25. The Tennessee junior punter is facing charges of driving under the influence and leaving the scene of an accident after hitting a parked car and fleeing. Colquitt was arrested about a mile from the incident. Full story »

UCLA starting QB to miss 2008 season

Monday, April 28, 2008
LOS ANGELES — UCLA quarterback Patrick Cowan will have knee surgery and miss the 2008 season, the latest in a long string of quarterback setbacks for the Bruins.
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Two UCLA QBs injured in practice

Friday, April 25, 2008
LOS ANGELES — UCLA quarterbacks Pat Cowan and Ben Olson are hurt again after struggling through injuries last season.
Each had to be carted off the field at spring practice, Cowan with a left knee injury and Olson with a broken bone in his right foot. Both of Thursday’s injuries were flukes — neither occurred because of contact.
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Mayo ready to be part of tradition

Thursday, April 24, 2008
Type the phrase "Linebacker U" into Google, and you'll find thousands of articles and Web sites extolling Penn State as the preeminent school for linebackers.
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Blount's Hall of Fame class has Orange flavor

Thursday, April 24, 2008
Three former University of Tennessee football players are among 10 2008 inductees into the Blount County Sports Hall of Fame.
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Three players undergo surgeries

Tuesday, April 22, 2008
Three Tennessee football players underwent surgery Tuesday.
Offensive lineman Anthony Parker, cornerback Marsalous Johnson and running back Tauren Poole all had minor arthroscopic knee procedures. Full story »

Crompton's surgery successful

Monday, April 21, 2008
Tennessee quarterback Jonathan Crompton underwent successful arthroscopic surgery to remove loose bodies in his throwing elbow Monday in North Carolina. Crompton, who threw for 266 yards and three touchdowns in Saturday's Orange and White Game, is expected to fully recover from Monday's minor procedure in about four to six weeks, his doctor said. Full story »
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