Today On Rocky Top: Arkansas On Deck For Vols
By Zach Ragan
From The Tennessean
"Josh Richardson hurled the basketball above the Bridgestone Arena court as the final seconds of Tennessee’s shocking, come-from-behind win overVanderbilt ticked away.That would be the extent of the Vols’ celebration, despite the season-extending victory that was also the game of the SEC Tournament so far.“This time of year you don’t have time to enjoy it,” Tennessee coach Donnie Tyndall said. “You’re relieved and excited you still get to play, but there’s no time to bask in the glory, if you will.”Read more at The Tennessean"
From WBIR
"Immediately after coming back to beat rival Vandy in a wild SEC Tournament game that perhaps saved Tennessee’s season, Vols coach Donnie Tyndall said he wasn’t going to let his team enjoy it for long.The first-year coach said the team would be watching film of its next opponent, Arkansas, 30 minutes after beating the Commodores, 67-61.The SEC Quarterfinal game will tip at 7 ET on the SEC Network.WBIR will have coverage on air and online throughout the day.Tenth-seeded Tennessee split with the second-seeded Razorbacks this season.Tennessee defeated then 18th-ranked Arkansas, 74-69 on January 13 in Knoxville.Read more at WBIR"
From The Jackson Sun
"As Tennessee head football coach Butch Jones talked to the crowd at Northside Methodist Church in Jackson on Tuesday during the Sacred Heart of Jesus High School fundraiser, he pointed out one family.“Is the Giampapa family here tonight?” Jones said just before four hands went up at a table near the center of the room.Jones then addressed those people.“Matt reminded me about 82 times that his family would be here,” Jones said to the family. “He is a great ambassador for our program and this state, and you should be proud of the young man he is.”Read more at The Jackson Sun"