The Volunteer News Wire – Daily News From Rocky Top
By Sam Scott
Cory Stanton Joins UT Basketball Team | UT Sports
"Tennessee basketball coach Cuonzo Martin announced Wednesday that Springfield, Tenn., native Cory Stanton has enrolled at UT and has joined the Volunteers as a walk-on point guard."
Immokalee DB Mackensie Alexander commits to Tennessee for 2013 | Go Vols Xtra
"“Right now Tennessee is the best fit,” Alexander said. “There are other schools I considered, but right now Tennessee is my top school. I’m pretty sure other (offers) will come in the next couple of weeks. I still have schools I’m interested in, but right now Tennessee is No. 1.”"
Navy’s Buddy Green to Interview: Harry Hiestand might provide another opening | Go Vols Xtra
"The Vols have been focused on their vacant defensive coordinator position and are taking close looks at Alabama outside linebackers coach Sal Sunseri and Navy defensive coordinator Buddy Green, with the former interviewing Wednesday and the latter up today according to a source familiar with the search. But with Derek Dooley’s attention on that critical hire, another program seems interested in giving Derek Dooley even more work to do during an already busy offseason."
Former Vols Assistant Vince Gibson Dies in Louisiana | Box Score News
"Vince Gibson, who served as Doug Dickey’s defensive coordinator at Tennessee in the mid-1960s before beginning a lengthy head coaching career, died Tuesday at his home in Kenner, La. He was 78."
Vols, Lady Vols Join in Extreme Makeover | UT Sports
"The hit TV show Extreme Makeover Home Edition is in Knoxville to build a home for a local family. Check out how the UT athletic teams took part on Tuesday. The show will air around Thanksgiving in November 2012. [Follow the link for a video]"
No. 6 Tennessee Lady Vols tries to extend SEC winning streak against pressing No. 9 Kentucky | Washington Post
"The sixth-ranked Lady Vols (12-3, 3-0) have won 36 straight SEC games, including an undefeated run through last year’s conference play. On Thursday, they’ll travel to ninth-ranked Kentucky (14-2, 3-0) to face the team that perhaps has the best shot of ending that streak once and for all."
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