Busch, Edwards downplay NASCAR rivalry Aug 30, 2008
The fans at the Tennessee track ate up the action, hooting with glee. But the bumping prompted NASCAR to chastise the two drivers and later to put both of them on probation for six races. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Jeneba Tarmoh wows at junior world meet Jul 14, 2008
In other Tennessee track news, it wasnt the finish she sought last weekend, but in making the finals of the 1500 meters at the U.S. Olympic Track Team Trials at Hayward Field in Eugene, Ore. Lady Vol junior Sarah Bowman had to take some pride in knowing she was the only collegiate runner in that event with a shot at Beijing. (InsideTennessee.com)
IOC: Banned sprinter Gatlin not welcome in Beijing Jun 24, 2008
The International Olympic Committee said Gatlin, a former Tennessee track star whose four-year doping ban recently was upheld by the Court of Arbitration for Sport, is not eligible to compete in the Beijing Games, regardless of any ruling by a federal court judge in Pensacola. "Should he wish to appeal this CAS decision, he must do so before the Swiss Federal Court," wrote IOC director of legal affairs Howard Stupp in the letter dated June 23 that was filed with the court. (USA Today -- Sports)
NASCAR team notes Mar 21, 2008
" , No. 99 Ford, Roush Fenway Racing This week: Edwards does not have the weekend off. Instead, he is heading to Nashville seeking his fourth straight win in the Nationwide Series event at the Tennessee track. "Our goal is to win another guitar the guitar is such an awesome trophy," said Edwards, the defending series champion. Last week: Edwards was headed for a top-10 finish at Bristol until the last restart, when his car did not come up to speed. A vapor lock caused an interruption of fuel... (USA Today -- Sports)
China in his sights Dec 24, 2007
" In his classroom, posters of the University of Tennessee track and field team hang near world maps and newspaper clippings of important dates in history. While teaching, Harris wears loose-fitting, button-down shirts and baggy chinos that make his 6-foot-3 body seem small and conceal the muscles on his 190-pound frame. Harris resisted telling people about his training. But word quickly got out. Many students call him Coach Harris out of respect, even though he doesn't coach any teams. "Good... (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
Lady Vols get soggy soccer win over Bama Oct 26, 2007
LADY VOL TRACK: Former Tennessee track /cross country standout Felicia Guliford will be in Indianapolis, on Saturday night, attending the NCAA Woman of the Year awards dinner at the Murat Centres Egyptian Room. At that event, the NCAA Committee on Womens Athletics will reveal the 2007 NCAA Woman of the Year out of a group of nine finalists who made the cut from the original nomination of 128 individuals back in July. (InsideTennessee.com)
Kasey Kahne tries to remain upbeat despite disappointing season Aug 23, 2007
Bristol has been a lot better with the COT than some of the other places, said Kahne, who finished 19th at the Tennessee track in the spring. So I'm looking forward to that and, hopefully, to our first good finish of the year. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
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Tennessee track athletes , and were named to the ESPN The Magazine All-America men's track and field/cross country team Tuesday. The team is voted on by members of College Sports Information Directors of America. (Utsports.com)
THREE VOLS NAMED ACADEMIC ALL-DISTRICT Jun 8, 2007
Tennessee track athletes , and were named to the ESPN The Magazine All-District men's track and field/cross country team Thursday. All three athletes were named to the first team from District IV, which places them on the ballot for the Academic All-America team. (Utsports.com)
Full speed ahead for Central’s Custard May 23, 2007
On Wednesday in the BlueCross Spring Fling in Murfreesboro, Custard will be competing in the TSSAA Class AAA State Track Meet at the newly-improved Middle Tennessee Track and Soccer Stadium just north of the Murphy Center parking lot. Custard will be using the motivation that her mother s provides, both from her mom s past accomplishments and the words of encouragement. (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)
NO. 5 TRACK VOLS TO HOST SEA RAY RELAYS Apr 11, 2007
Stewart Ellington, , , , , and round out the list of former Tennessee track athletes entered in the meet. The Sea Ray Relays begin Wednesday with the decathlon, which will conclude Thursday. (Utsports.com)
TENNESSEE TRACK & FIELD SET TO HOST 41ST SEA RAY RELAYS THIS WEEK Apr 11, 2007
TENNESSEE TRACK SET TO HOST 41ST SEA RAY RELAYS THIS WEEK :: 770 Female Athletes Representing 71 Affiliations Are Slated To Compete ... TENNESSEE TRACK SET TO HOST 41ST SEA RAY RELAYS THIS WEEK. (Utladyvols.com)
A dynamite duo at Martinsville Mar 30, 2007
Gordon, who last week took over the points lead, feels Martinsville should be a little bit easier to adapt to with the COT than Bristol was because there won't be the loads, the banking, and the drop-off transitions there were at the Tennessee track. ALSO ON THIS STORY. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Four-way battle looms at Bristol Mar 23, 2007
Overall in 10 Cup starts at the Tennessee track, the defending Cup champion has two top-fives and six top-10s. The El Cajon Calif. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Fazekas gets needed assist (Tim Lemke) Mar 17, 2007
Tennessee track meet The Tennessee Volunteers must have been channeling the spirit of those Loyola-Marymount teams from the early 1990s in their 121-86 throttling of Long Beach State. No, that score is not a misprint. (Washington Times, DC)
UT'S CLARK HAULS IN FIFTH SEC COACH OF THE YEAR HONOR IN PAST FIVE SEASONS Mar 14, 2007
Tennessee Track /Cross Country Skipper Has Received 13 Awards Since 2002. March 13, 2007. (Utladyvols.com)
LADY VOLS' J.J. CLARK NAMED USTFCCCA SOUTH REGION WOMEN'S INDOOR COACH OF THE YEAR Mar 8, 2007
LADY VOLS' J.J. CLARK NAMED USTFCCCA SOUTH REGION WOMEN'S INDOOR COACH OF THE YEAR :: Fifth-Year Tennessee Track Skipper Chosen By Peers After Leading UT To SEC Indoor Title ... Fifth-Year Tennessee Track Skipper Chosen By Peers After Leading UT To SEC Indoor Title. (Utladyvols.com)
TENNESSEE VS. KENTUCKY -- GAME PREVIEW Feb 14, 2007
UK's Tubby Smith and Tennessee track coach Bill Webb attended High Point University in North Carolina together in the 1970s. Teammates on both the High Point basketball and track and field teams, they comprised half of the shuttle hurdle relay team that set a school record that still stands today. (Utsports.com)
NO. 14 LADY VOLS HOPING TO ADD NCAA QUALIFIERS AT PENN STATE NATIONAL OPEN Jan 25, 2007
NO. 14 LADY VOLS HOPING TO ADD NCAA QUALIFIERS AT PENN STATE NATIONAL OPEN :: Tennessee Track Has Traditionally Produced Great Performances In Happy Valley ... Tennessee Track Has Traditionally Produced Great Performances In Happy Valley. (Utladyvols.com)
