Month: December 2022

  • Hooker, Heupel Garner AP SEC Yearly Honors, Four Vols Tabbed All-SEC

    Hooker, Heupel Garner AP SEC Yearly Honors, Four Vols Tabbed All-SEC

    KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — The Associated Press announced Monday afternoon that Tennessee redshirt senior quarterback Hendon Hooker was named the Southeastern Conference Offensive Player of the Year, while Vols head coach Josh Heupel was picked as the AP SEC Coach of the Year. Additionally, four Vols were tabbed to the AP’s All-SEC teams. Hooker is Tennessee’s first AP SEC Offensive Player…

  • Peyton Manning to be Honored with NCAA Silver Anniversary Award

    Peyton Manning to be Honored with NCAA Silver Anniversary Award

    INDIANAPOLIS – Former Tennessee Volunteer quarterback Peyton Manning was selected by the NCAA for the 2023 Silver Anniversary Award, the association announced Monday afternoon. The Silver Anniversary Award recognizes six individuals on the 25th anniversary of the conclusion of their collegiate athletics careers. The individuals honored are nominated by administrators and are selected by a panel…

  • No. 13 Vols Blow by Alcorn State, 94-40

    No. 13 Vols Blow by Alcorn State, 94-40

    KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – Dominating around the rim on both ends of the floor, the 13th-ranked Tennessee Volunteers dropped Alcorn State, 94-40, Sunday night at Thompson-Boling Arena. The Volunteers (7-1) outscored Alcorn State (3-6) 50-16 in the paint on the evening, throwing down a season-high seven dunks and almost doubling the Braves in rebounds, 44-23. That domination…