Today On Rocky Top: AJ Johnson/Michael Williams Plead Not Guilty
By Zach Ragan
From WBIR
"Ex-Vols A.J. Johnson and Michael Williams pleaded not guilty Monday to two charges each of aggravated rape in Knox County Criminal County.It was their first court appearance since a grand jury returned the indictments last month.Read more at WBIR"
From The Tennessean
"Vanderbilt could virtually eliminate Tennessee from NIT consideration and bolster its own chances by beating the Vols in the SEC Tournament on Thursday, according to an NIT selection committee member.“Well, if Tennessee doesn’t win the game, that certainly hinders their chances,” said Don DeVoe, a former Vols coach and NIT selection committee member. “Without saying anymore, if you have a losing record — and we’ve never ever selected a team with a losing record for the NIT — it stands to reason we probably wouldn’t do it this time.Read more at The Tennessean"
From The Times Free Press
"Conference tournament time brings back some great memories for Donnie Tyndall.Tennessee’s basketball coach, making his first foray into the Southeastern Conference tournament later this week, is hoping to add to the memory vault with the Volunteers.Tyndall coached Morehead State to the 2009 and 2011 Ohio Valley Conference tournament titles and NCAA tournament berths, and both triumphs happened in Nashville, where 10th-seeded Tennessee meets seventh-seeded Vanderbilt on Thursday night in the SEC tournament.Read more at The Times Free Press"