Today On Rocky Top: Josh Richardson Signs With Miami Heat
By Zach Ragan
From The Knoxville News Sentinel
"Former Tennessee guard Josh Richardson and the Miami Heat agreed to a three-year contract worth $2.5 million, the Miami Herald reported Tuesday.This clinches Richardson’s roster spot with the Heat for at least this season.The Miami Herald reported the following details of Richardson’s contract:Richardson will earn the rookie minimum $525,093 this season. The second year of his contract, worth $874,636, is partially guaranteed. The third year is a team option for $1.1 million, with a partial guarantee date.Read more at The Knoxville News Sentinel"
From WVLT
"The University of Tennessee football season is right around the corner and many Knoxville stores are getting excited for this time of the year.Bliss Home & Design said a winning football season means a higher paycheck.“People are really excited when the team is doing well, not before the game but after the game,” said Scott Schimmel, the Co-Owner of Bliss Home & Design. “We see a lot of fans that are excited about the win. They will come down to Market Square to eat and shop.”Read more at WVLT"
From Bleacher Report
"If 2015 is going to be painted orange, the Tennessee football team needs superstars to emerge.Not only must the Vols get championship-quality play from some new faces or previously little-used contributors, they’ll also need key players at important positions to take their games to another level.With such a talented roster built by head coach Butch Jones over the course of the last two jumbo recruiting classes, UT has elite potential. It’s just a matter of that translating onto the field and especially in the win column.Read more at Bleacher Report"