Baseball class ranked 11th nationally Oct 24, 2008
Two-time All-State selection by the Tennessee Sports Writer s Association and a two-time All-Region selection by the Tennessee Baseball Coaches Association posted a 9-2 record with a 1. 48 ERA and recorded 99 strikeouts as a senior. (OleMissInsider.com)
Spurrier faces tough QB choice against Tennessee Oct 23, 2008
The University of South Carolina Since 1908. Garcia unsatisfactory in practice, Spurrier waffles on decision to start Smelley, Beecher or Brindise. (Gamecock Online, SC)
GameDay, jerseys to make return Sep 23, 2008
With ESPN bringing its College GameDay roadshow to Athens for the first time in a decade and Georgia preparing for its toughest opponent yet -- eighth-ranked Alabama -- the Bulldogs hope to recreate some of last season's black magic. Georgia coach Mark Richt announced during his Sunday teleconference that the Bulldogs will wear the black jerseys they donned for two of their most memorable victories of 2007 -- a 45-20 win over Auburn and a 41-10 rout of Hawaii in the Sugar Bowl -- when they take... (The Augusta Chronicle)
UT women’s athletic director Think Pink Luncheon speaker Sep 15, 2008
Closer to home, Cronan is currently president of the Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame, is active on the boards of First Tennessee Bank and the YMCA and has served as vice chair of the Leadership Knoxville board. She also works closely with the Fellowship of Christian Athletes and Athletes in Action, having served as a board member for the local FCA chapter and as a national trustee. (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)
Humphrey: 'It would be great to go in as a Falcon' Aug 30, 2008
Humphrey is already in the Georgia and Tennessee Sports halls of fame. He would like to make the trip to Canton, Ohio, in August to get one of those spiffy yellow jackets. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Rams receiver welcomed back in Tennessee Aug 10, 2008
(AP) - The untrained ear might have mistaken the regular chants of Drewwwww for boos after each time Rams receiver Drew Bennett hauled in a pass during a trio of practices against the Titans this week. Make no mistake, though, Titans fans and players were quick to welcome back the man who is only two years removed from being Tennessee s best wide receiver. (Park Hills Daily Journal, MO)
Rams prepare for trip to Tennessee Aug 5, 2008
(AP) Given a day off and an opportunity to frolic in Lake Michigan, Rams receiver Torry Holt wasn t willing to search for the light at the end of the training camp tunnel. There is drudgery all the way through camp, Holt said. (Park Hills Daily Journal, MO)
University of Wyoming Athletics Department Announces Administrative Staff Promotions Jul 13, 2008
He also held previous positions with the Knoxville, Tennessee Sports Corporation and University of Kentucky Athletics Department. He was an assistant in the business operations and marketing areas within Kentucky Athletics. (Wyomingathletics.com)
Douglas-Roberts Named 2007-08 C-USA Male Athlete Of The Year Jul 13, 2008
He also picked up Conference USA Player of the Year, U.S. Basketball Writers Association (USBWA) District 4 Player of the Year and Tennessee Sports Writers Association (TSWA) Player of the Year honors. Douglas-Roberts was named to the All-Conference USA first team, National Association of Basketball Coaches (NABC) All-District 7 team, Conference USA All-Tournament Team and 2k Sports College Hoops Classic All-Tournament Team (MVP). (Gotigersgo.com)
Burchell, Clifton earn TSWA All-State honors Jul 8, 2008
Columbia Academy s Shelby Burchell and Mt. Pleasant s Bubba Clifton were both recently named to the Tennessee Sports Writers Association s All-State teams. Burchell, a University of Tennessee signee, is a four-time TSWA softball honoree. (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)
Home run queen leaves throne May 15, 2008
Burchell is a three-time Tennessee Sports Writers Association All-State team member as well as a five-time All-District 12-A selection. Tennessee co-head coach Ralph Weekly called Burchell a skilled offensive player, that is a part of a recruiting class that will lay the foundation for future success. (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)
One challenge left for Candice Wiggins and Stanford: Beat Tennessee Apr 7, 2008
Article:One challenge left for Candice Wiggins and Stanford: Be:/n/a/2008/04/07/sports/s023046D35. DTL Article:One challenge left for Candice Wiggins and Stanford: Be:/n/a/2008/04/07/sports/s023046D35. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Culleoka’s Williams earns TSWA All-State honors Apr 3, 2008
Culleoka s boys basketball all-time leading scorer was named to the Tennessee Sports Writers Association Class A All-State team that was released Wednesday. Williams, who was a four-year starter for the Warriors, averaged 17. (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)
No. 18 Vandy Knocks Off No. 1 Tennessee Feb 27, 2008
18 Vandy Knocks Off No. 1 Tennessee:/n/a/2008/02/27/sports/s020955S96. 18 Vandy Knocks Off No. 1 Tennessee:/n/a/2008/02/27/sports/s020955S96. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
A look at Ole Miss' running back class Feb 13, 2008
(RB, Knoxville, TN) - Earned 5A All-State honors from the Tennessee Football Coaches Association and the Tennessee Sports Writers Association as a senior ... Earned 4A All-State honors from the Tennessee Football Coaches Association and the Tennessee Sports Writers Association as a senior. (OleMissInsider.com)
Low: Rutgers left stunned Feb 13, 2008
A pool reporter had not been assigned before the game to get an explanation from officials in case of a controversial ruling, and Tennessee sports information officials attempted to get that explanation. The problem was that the clock stoppage wasn't addressed in the statement released by the officials. (ESPN -- Women's Basketball)
Tigers Fill Needs For 2008 Signing Class Feb 7, 2008
" The Tigers were indeed successful in the Memphis/Mid-South area landing five outstanding prep recruits. Wide receivers Marcus Hightower and Marcus Rucker from Whitehaven High, as well as linebacker Ricky Holloway from Fayette-Ware High, Dontari Poe, a defensive lineman from Wooddale High and Donald Law, a tight end from Hamilton High. In total, 11 offensive players inked with Memphis, including junior college quarterback Hall, wide receivers Curtis Johnson, Joachim, Hightower and Rucker and... (Gotigersgo.com)
North Americas top rustic inns and lodges Jan 18, 2008
This country estate in Tennessee sports a long list of prestigious awards, including the Wine Spectator Grand Award and the No. 1 in Service in the World award by Travel + Leisure. A true working farm steeped in Appalachian tradition, this celebrated resort ensures utmost culinary excellence. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Crews has heart condition Dec 15, 2007
Sophomore forward Duke Crews will be held out of all practice and competition due to a medical condition that has been identified by the University of Tennessee Sports Medicine staff. Based on a screening echocardiogram issued to each student-athlete, a heart condition was identified for , team physician Dr. Chris Klenck said. (InsideTennessee.com)
Mizzou Basketball Unveils Talented Six-Member Recruiting Class Nov 22, 2007
" Overall, the Tigers signed five high school standouts (Bowers, Denmon, English, Moore and Paul) and one junior college performer, the versatile Ramsey, to join the program next season. Recruiting expert Van Coleman of HoopMasters.com has Mizzou's talented class ranked No. 2 in the Big 12 Conference and No. 18 nationally. Keith Ramsey Murfreesboro, Tenn. / Siegel H.S. / Okaloosa-Walton College 6-foot-9, 210 pounds - Small Forward A 6-foot-9, 210-pound forward, Ramsey is ranked as one of the... (Mutigers.com)
NC State women's hoops sign two players Nov 15, 2007
She has been selected All-District 5, All-Region 3 and to the Chattanooga Times Free Press All-Area team the last two seasons and was all-state by the Tennessee Sports Writers Association in 2007. Davis was also named the Region 3 Class AAA Tournament MVP as a sophomore in 2006. (NC State Sports -- Rivals.com)
Steve Spurrier to Receive O'Brien Legends Award Oct 10, 2007
He is a member of the Orange Bowl Hall of Fame, Gator Bowl Hall of Fame, Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame and the College Football Hall of Fame. Not only dedicated to coaching players on the field, Spurrier and his wife Jerri also host a football clinic for women who want to learn more about the sport. (Uscsports.com)
Wright commits to Ole Miss Aug 24, 2007
Wright, a 6'0", 200-pound RHP, was a Tennessee Sports Writers Association All-State selection in 2007 with an overall record of 7-3 in 72.33 innings pitched including 88 strikeouts and 1.75 ERA. Blair's performance not only received state but also local recognition with his selection to the D2 West TN Region All-Conference Team, D2 West TN Regional All Tournament Team, Tennessee Baseball Coaches Association's All-Region Team, and the Commercial Appeal "Private" All-Metro Team. This summer Wright... (Ole Miss Sports -- Rivals.com)
Anderson signs; Samuels out Aug 23, 2007
He was twice named to the state all-tournament team as well as to the East All-Region and Division II All-State team by the Tennessee Sports Writers Association as a senior. Anderson was also named to the Best of the Preps' second team by the Chattanooga Times-Free Press. (Kansas State Sports -- Rivals.com)
Imus Suit Tells Truth About This Rutgers Woman: Scott Soshnick Aug 18, 2007
Updated: New York, Aug 18 03:53 London, Aug 18 08:53 Tokyo, Aug 18 16:53. Rutgers University's women's basketball team. (Bloomberg -- Columnists)
Pat Summitt files for divorce after 27 years Aug 17, 2007
The Tennessee sports information department didn't immediately return calls Thursday. The divorce filing was first reported by The Daily Times in Tennessee. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NCAA Basketball)
Locals named to all-state teams Aug 5, 2007
Four Maury County student/athletes have been named to the Tennessee Sports Writers Association All-State teams for their play on the diamond this past spring. The TSWA selections for the 2007 season included baseball standouts Bruce Jumper and Bubba Clifton and Columbia softball sparklers Shelby Burchell and Susan Davis. (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)
Stallings, Byars Earn Honors from TSWA Jun 27, 2007
Posted Jun 26, 2007 Vanderbilt men's basketball head coach Kevin Stallings and recently graduated senior swingman Derrick Byars earned awards for an outstanding 2006-07 campaign from the Tennessee Sports Writers Association (TSWA) recently. Stallings was named the state's men's college coach of the year while Byars earned recognition as Tennessee's men's college player of the year. (VandyMania.com)
LADY VOLS' SUMMITT, PARKER SWEEP TSWA WOMEN'S BASKETBALL AWARDS Jun 26, 2007
NASHVILLE - Tennessee and Vanderbilt swept the men's and women's college player and coach of the year awards for the 2006-07 season, the Tennessee Sports Writers Association announced. was named the state's women's basketball player of the year while Lady Vol coach was named coach of the year. (Utladyvols.com)
Big Red Football Announces Class of 2011 May 4, 2007
(Memphis University School)Alston was a first-team all-state selection by the Tennessee Sports Writers Association as a punter his senior year at Memphis University School. He was also an all-state pick by ETPreps. (Cornellbigred.com)
CSCC to honor Painter May 3, 2007
The Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame presented Painter with a Junior College Recognition Award in 1993. Marion Wilhoite may be contacted at or (931) 388. (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)
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)
MEMORIAL SERVICE FOR ED BAILEY TO BE HELD THURSDAY Mar 28, 2007
Bailey was inducted into the Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame in 1981 and the UT Baseball Hall of Fame in 2002. Following the conclusion of his baseball career, the Strawberry Plains, Tenn. (Utsports.com)
NCAA Tourney: Buckeyes Survive Against Vols Mar 23, 2007
Oden, Ohio State Reject Tennessee - Sports. Marketplace+++Extras++++Site ToolsKPRC Local 2. (Click2Houston, TX)
Men's Tennis to Host Georgia and Tennessee in SEC Weekend Mar 8, 2007
Scouting Tennessee Tennessee sports a 7-3 record and a 1-1 mark in SEC matches heading into the weekend. The Volunteers split a pair of conference matches over the weekend, falling to No. 20 LSU 4-3, but rebounding to shut out Arkansas, 7-0. (Uscsports.com)
Coach Summitt with Bob Kesling LADY VOL SOCCER INKS SIX IN 2007 SIGNING CLASS, ALSO ADDS ONE TRANSFER Mar 2, 2007
The 2005 district MVP and 2005 and 2006 Region 6-AAA most valuable offensive player, she is a two-time member of the Tennessee Sports Writers Association All-State and National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA)/adidas All-Region squads. The Cougars, led by Fisher, claimed district and regional titles in 2006. (Utladyvols.com)
After 2008, the Dodgers will leave Vero Beach, Fla. -- their spring home since 1948. Feb 23, 2007
"You're talking about the notion of brand. Brand constitutes value," said Fritz Polite, a University of Tennessee sports management professor who has studied the economics of spring training. "Have you ever been to Lakeland, Fla.? There's not much there. You blink and you miss it. But a lot of people will come because the Tigers are there.". (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- MLB)
Carolina obliterates Tennessee Feb 19, 2007
The University of South Carolina Since 1908. Gamecocks find some retribution, end losing streak by thrashing Vols. (Gamecock Online, SC)
Post First Comment Feb 19, 2007
Carolina obliterates Tennessee - Sports. The University of South Carolina Since 1908. (Gamecock Online, SC)
Allie Bohannon Featured on TennesseeRunning.com Feb 16, 2007
She was also 4th in the pentathlon again, and 5th in the long jump (she jumped 16'11" that season). And In her senior year, in 2004, after having knee surgery the previous fall, she won the 1600 at the state meet for the third time, clocking 5:12.27 (with Dennison, now running collegiately at Princeton, runner-up again), and then, just 45 minutes, later added the 800 title in 2:16.76. On top of her individual state titles, Bohannon was an important cog in the Harpeth Hall athletic juggernaut,... (Uclabruins.com)
Soccer Signs Eight Players In Highly-Touted Recruiting Class Feb 8, 2007
Leppert attended Evangelical Christian School and was named to the Tennessee Sports Writers Association All-State Soccer team from 2004-07. In 2005-06, Leppert was named a NCSSA All-American. (Samfordsports.com)
2007 LADY VOL SOFTBALL SEASON OUTLOOK Feb 8, 2007
" Last, but certainly not least in providing depth on the infield is incoming freshman . A former teammate of at Goodpasture Christian School in the Nashville area, she was tabbed as a 2006 EA SPORTS All-American as well as The Tennessean's Player of the Year. Weissinger was a part of three-consecutive Tennessee (Class A) state, region and district title teams and the 2006 state, region and district champs at the higher AA division while registering an incredible overall record of 169-20-1. The... (Utladyvols.com)
O'Brien Completes Staff With Two "D" Coaches Jan 26, 2007
In 2002, 2004 and 2005 he brought in the top recruiting classes in the Sun Belt Conference and he was a two-time Tennessee Sports Writers Association Coach of the Year (2000 and 2001) ... Coached MTSU to first I-A winning season (2000) * Posted top recruiting classes in Sun Belt Conference in 2002, 2004, 2005 * Two-time Tennessee Sportswriters Association Coach of the Year (2000 and 2001) * Coached on the Baylor defense that ranked fifth nationally in 1995 in total defense. (StateFans.com)
Sports Medicine Jan 24, 2007
We will strive to stay on the leading edge of knowledge and practices providing the most aggressive yet safe approaches to athlete health care. The services provided to the student-athlete can be divided into four areas. (Utsports.com)
SEARS NAMED PLAYER OF THE YEAR BY TENNESSEE SPORTSWRITERS Jan 21, 2007
The Tennessee Sports Writers Association announced Sunday the recipients of the organization's college football Player of the Year and Coach of the Year awards for the 2006 football season. University of Tennessee offensive tackle is the TSWA Player of the Year. (Utsports.com)
Keith Kirby named All State Quarterback Jan 17, 2007
Macon County High School senior Keith Kirby ended his first and last full season as the Tigers' starting quarterback with impressive stats; and he was recently named All-State Quarterback, by the Tennessee Sports Writers Association. His academic stats are pretty impressive too. (Lafayette Macon County Times, TN)
