Entries Tagged as ‘Tennessee’

Saturday, April 12, 2008

Returning Abbott leads U.S. past Lady Vols

By Wes Holtsclaw (wholtsclaw@starhq.com)

KNOXVILLE — Monica Abbott never got to experience the University of Tennessee’s brand new softball facility as a Lady Volunteer.
When the former All-American threw her first pitches from the Lee Stadium mound against her former teammates Sunday, she experienced a world of different emotions.
After giving up a pair of home runs early, [...]

Saturday, March 8, 2008

This & That: ETSU-Belmont thoughts & more

 I was browsing youtube yesterday and found a clip of the call someone had posted. Watch the final moments of the ETSU-Belmont game in the above player and judge for yourself.
ETSU played one heck of a game. Courtney Pigram and Swader played their tails off. ETSU coach Murry Bartow had a good gameplan. And Belmont was [...]

Monday, February 25, 2008

Pearl Pregame Speech

By now, Bruce Pearl’s pregame speech to Tennessee alumni and fans at Gillian’s in Memphis two hours before tip-off is becoming a legend. There are several clips on youtube. This one is the best in my opinion.

Sunday, February 24, 2008

Vol Notes: Did that just happen?

Did that just happen? You know, No. 2 Tennessee knocking off No. 1 Memphis to become the top ranked team in the nation?
Did that just happen? Bruce Pearl taking the reins of the Volunteer men’s basketball program three years ago and in such a short time take what was the laughing stock of University of [...]