Today On Rocky Top: Tennessee Volunteers News 4/24

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September 29, 2012; Athens, GA, USA; Tennessee Volunteers quarterback Tyler Bray (8) rolls out on a pass play in the game against the Georgia Bulldogs at Sanford Stadium. The Bulldogs won 51-44. Mandatory Credit: Daniel Shirey-USA TODAY Sports

From Athlon Sports

"After a 15-21 record in three years on Rocky Top, Derek Dooley was fired as Tennessee’s coach and was replaced by Butch Jones. The Volunteers have missed out on a bowl game in each of the last two seasons and have just two conference wins during that stretch.Jones did a good job in two previous coaching stops, recording a 27-13 mark in three years with Central Michigan and a 23-14 record at Cincinnati."

From the UT Daily Beacon

"After the Diamond Vols’ matchup against MTSU on Tuesday night, the team is heading to Gainesville, Fla., for a three-game set against Florida this weekend. The games are set for 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday will conclude with an afternoon game at 1 p.m. on Sunday."

From the Chatanoogan

"Tennessee head football coach Butch Jones will be the guest speaker for the 2013 Lunch for Champions at the Orange Grove Center on Tuesday, May 7, from 11:30 a.m.-1 pm. The Lunch for Champions honors those who contribute to the center, or who are “champions” for showing support for the center."

From WHNT

"Tennessee head coach Butch Jones announced on Tuesday that Bob Welton has been named the Vols’ new director of player personnel. A veteran of the NFL ranks, Welton spent the last nine years with the Cleveland Browns."

From Nooga.com

"A documentary about the life and times of former Tennessee women’s basketball coach Pat Summitt debuted at the Tribeca Film Festival in New York on Sunday and will be broadcast on ESPN on July 9."

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