Fulmer wants another UT title before retiring Nov 22, 2007
Unhappy fans grumbled that Fulmer was trying to buy job security with the donation, but Tennessee athletics spokeswoman Tiffany Carpenter said it was a gift the Fulmers had been planning for at least three years and only waited to decide how to allocate the money. If Fulmer did retire before his contract ends in 2011, he wouldn't owe Tennessee any money. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NCAA Football)
A Time to Give Thanks Nov 22, 2007
com covers Middle Tennessee athletics on the Scout ... You are the ones who make this site the best place to discuss Middle Tennessee athletics. (CollegeInsiders.com)
Duke FB gets 6th year Nov 8, 2007
"You can say what you want to about me, I'm a grown man. I play football here. I've heard all I've got to hear."McNeil was not charged with anything related to the incident, and Tennessee athletics officials said he will not be disciplined. All rights reserved. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Vols pivot Chism diagnosed with concussion Nov 1, 2007
After a series of tests that proved to be negative, medical staff released Chism to the care of Tennessee athletics medical staff, who will evaluate him on a day-to-day basis. A Tennessee basketball spokesman says it's too early to know when he'll be able to return to full activity. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NCAA Basketball)
Higgins: Fulmer feeling the heat Oct 20, 2007
Jimmy Hyams, who has covered Tennessee athletics since 1985, first for the Knoxville News-Sentinel and now as a sports talk show host at Knoxville's WNML-AM, said the Vols have had a dramatic drop-off in talent. SEC notebook. (ESPN -- College Football News)
Single-game hoops tickets on sale Oct. 10 Oct 10, 2007
The University of Tennessee Athletics Department will have a limited number of single-game tickets for mens and womens basketball on sale Wednesday, Oct. 10, at 8 a.m.. After great performances last year from both our mens and womens teams, Thompson-Boling Arena is almost at capacity with this years season ticket sales, said Chris Fuller, associate athletic director of sales and marketing for athletics. (InsideTennessee.com)
Total Press Conference Coverage Oct 3, 2007
com, the official site of Tennessee athletics, offers free streaming of all Vol Network broadcasts. Georgia fans must pay $6. (Georgia Sports -- Rivals.com)
Gators pull away from Vols Sep 15, 2007
In a telephone interview this week, Tennessee Athletics Director MikeHamilton said Fulmer shouldn't fear for his job. Hamilton is optimistic abouta program that won four more games last year than in 2005, received lifts fromnew players (defensive back Eric Berry, for one) and coaches (the return ofoffensive coordinator David Cutcliffe), and is led by what he calls arejuvenated Fulmer. (Orlando Sentinel -- News)
Facilities update with Mike Hamilton Aug 27, 2007
Tennessee athletics director Mike Hamilton and Austin Price give you an update on how things are going construction wise on Tennessee's campus. (To continue reading this article you must be a subscriber. (Tennessee Sports -- Rivals.com)
Shaw cuts ribbon at new site Aug 17, 2007
Pat Summitt "considers it a private matter and doesn't want to make a statement about it," Tennessee athletics spokeswoman Tiffany Carpenter said. All rights reserved. (News & Observer -- Sports)
The state of the Vols Jul 19, 2007
Four years have flown by for Tennessee athletics director Mike Hamilton, but they've been eventful. He's made some tough calls since taking over for Doug Dickey and absorbed his share of criticism. (Tennessee Sports -- Rivals.com)
Hamilton: Fulmer not on the hot seat Jul 18, 2007
Tennessee athletics director Mike Hamilton weighs in on that question and more in an exclusive interview with Volquest. com. (Tennessee Sports -- Rivals.com)
Hamilton: Fulmer took care of his staff Jul 13, 2007
The raises announced today by Tennessee for its assistant football coaches were more lucrative thanks to head coach Phillip Fulmer not pursuing an increase in pay following last season, Tennessee athletics director Mike Hamilton said. (To continue reading this article you must be a subscriber. (Tennessee Sports -- Rivals.com)
Who might follow Fulmer? Jun 23, 2007
Date: Jun 22, 2007 News that Todd Raleigh has been selected to oversee the baseball program brings to three the number of new coaches hired during University of Tennessee athletics director Mike Hamilton's four-year tenure. to read the rest of this story. (InsideTennessee.com)
UT ATHLETICS DEDICATES GORDON BALL FAMILY BOARD ROOM Jun 12, 2007
The Tennessee athletics department officially recognized on Monday the athletics board room in the McKenzie-Lawson Center in honor of Gordon Ball, a faithful supporter of the Vols and Lady Vols. UT President Dr. John D. Petersen, senior associate athletics director John Currie and men's head basketball coach were joined by Ball and several members of his family and friends. (Utsports.com)
Hamilton cans Delmonico Jun 5, 2007
Posted Jun 4, 2007 University of Tennessee Athletics Director Mike Hamilton announced Sunday that Rod Delmonico has been released from his contract as the Volunteers head baseball coach. A national search for a successor will begin immediately. (InsideTennessee.com)
Volquest.com Announces Major Addition Jun 2, 2007
Chris' arrival gives our site a combined total of 25 years of experience in covering Tennessee athletics ... In fact, it's coverage that we feel comfortable telling you that you simply won't find anywhere else in any market in regards to Tennessee athletics. (Tennessee Sports -- Rivals.com)
General Releases Apr 29, 2007
- STUDENT-ATHELES PARTICIPATE IN APRIL PLAY DAY - UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE ATHLETICS CAPITAL PROJECTS ON TRACK - UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE ATHLETICS CAPITAL PROJECTS ON TRACK - INSIDE THE ORANGE AIRS SATURDAY - START OF BASEBALL GAME DELAYED BY RAIN - UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE ATHLETICS HOLDS INAUGURAL "VOLSCARS" EVENT - INSIDE THE ORANGE - TENNESSEE IMPROVES TO SIXTH IN DIVISION I U.S. SPORTS ACADEMY DIRECTORS' CUP STANDINGS - UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE ATHLETICS HOLDS INAUGURAL 'VOLSCARS' EVENT -... (Utsports.com)
COCA-COLA BIG ORANGE CARAVAN TRAVELING TO SEVIERVILLE APRIL 23 Apr 20, 2007
The University of Tennessee athletics department will be in Sevierville for the Coca-Cola Big Orange Caravan on Monday, April 23. The stop will include dinner at the River Plantation Conference Center at 12:00 p.m.. (Utsports.com)
UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE ATHLETICS CAPITAL PROJECTS ON TRACK Apr 19, 2007
The University of Tennessee Athletics Board was informed Saturday that fundraising activities for capital projects remains strong, with several new and updated facilities scheduled for completion this year. Among the projects discussed were. (Utsports.com)
UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE ATHLETICS HOLDS INAUGURAL 'VOLSCARS' EVENT Apr 5, 2007
The University of Tennessee Athletics Department will hold the inaugural VOLSCARS on Tuesday, April 10 at 7 p.m. at the Knoxville Convention Center. The concept for the VOLSCARS was developed by the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) as a way to showcase and celebrate the accomplishments of both the men's and women's athletic departments. (Utsports.com)
Hawkeyes won't be recovering long-lost Pearl Mar 29, 2007
Barta received permission early Tuesday from Tennessee athletics director Mike Hamilton to speak with Pearl and talked with him by phone Tuesday morning. By midday, Pearl had indicated that he wasn't going anywhere. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
2007 COCA-COLA BIG ORANGE CARAVAN SET TO HIT THE STREETS APRIL 9 Mar 3, 2007
"The caravan is a great opportunity for us to get into the communities and give our fans the opportunity to be a special part of Tennessee athletics.". For more information on the Big Orange Caravan, call (865) 974-1218 or visit www. (Utsports.com)
NCAA: An SEC hoops coach likely on his way out Mar 3, 2007
Tennessee Athletics Director Mike Hamilton announced in a release Thursday night that Fulmer's contract would be extended two more years through 2013, but that his salary would remain at $2. 05 million. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Fulmer gets two year extension Mar 3, 2007
University of Tennessee Athletics Director Mike Hamilton announced Thursday that Head Football Coach Phillip Fulmer has been awarded a two-year contract extension -- extending his contract through 2013 at his current salary of $2. 05 million a year. (Tennessee Sports -- Rivals.com)
VOLS CHANGE FOOTBALL OPPONENTS FOR 2007, 2008 Mar 2, 2007
Tennessee athletics director Mike Hamilton announced Thursday a few alterations to the Vols' 2007 and 2008 football schedules. The changes involve only UT's opponents and do not result in playing dates different than those previously scheduled and reported. (Utsports.com)
UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE RETIRES BERNARD KING'S NUMBER Feb 14, 2007
The University of Tennessee Athletics Department announced plans Monday to retire Bernard King's number ... The University of Tennessee Athletics Department announced Monday that a very limited number of tickets still remain for the men's game against Kentucky on Tuesday, Feb. 13. (Utsports.com)
Vols upend UK Feb 14, 2007
"It's a great night for Tennessee athletics and a great night for Tennessee basketball," Pearl said ... "When we hired Bruce in December 2005 we had about five people who had made commitments [to buy suites]," Tennessee athletics director Mike Hamilton said. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Lofton helps UT skin Cats Feb 14, 2007
No wonder Pearl called it a great night for Tennessee athletics and thanked Kentucky for contributing to a tremendous basketball game. . (InsideTennessee.com)
TENNESSEE PREPARES TO 'PAINT THE TOWN ORANGE' Jan 31, 2007
The University of Tennessee Athletics Department is asking fans to help them "Paint the Town Orange" for the Lady Vols game against the Kentucky Wildcats on Feb. 11 and the men's game against Kentucky on Feb. 13. "In conjunction with these games, we are rolling out a city-wide promotion called 'Paint the Town Orange' to get fans excited about the game and encourage them to come out in their orange," said Mike Hamilton, men's athletics director. (Utladyvols.com)
Vols receiver jumping to NFL Jan 7, 2007
Tennessee athletics officials would not confirm the reports in the Knoxville News Sentinel and The Tennessean, and Meachem has been unavailable for comment. Meachem said following the Vols' 20-10 loss to Penn State on Monday at the Outback Bowl that he was undecided about leaving early for the draft, but he reportedly has told several people that he plans to train in Arizona for the upcoming testing sessions and NFL combine. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
