TERESA M. WALKER
Starting spring practice allows Vols to hit reset button

By Teresa M. Walker Mar. 26, 2021 04:27 PM EDT
Being back on a football field gives the Tennessee Volunteers to hit the reset

FILE- In this in this April 13, 2019, file photo, Notre Dame defensive coordinator Clark Lea greets players during warmups before Blue-Gold Game spring NCAA college football game at Notre Dame in South Bend, Ind. Lea, the former Notre Dame defensive coordinator, started worrying about an issue he'd never worried about before overseeing his first practice as a head coach 72 hours before his first spring practice as Vanderbilt's new head coach. Centers snapping the ball cleanly to quarterbacks. (Robert Franklin/South Bend Tribune via AP, File)
Vanderbilt coach kicks off 1st spring practice at alma mater

By Teresa M. Walker Mar. 17, 2021 03:14 PM EDT
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Clark Lea remembers only too well the agony of playing

Alabama players celebrate after beating LSU in the championship game at the NCAA college basketball Southeastern Conference Tournament Sunday, March 14, 2021, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
No. 6 Alabama adds another SEC title, edges LSU at tourney

By Teresa M. Walker Mar. 14, 2021 04:54 PM EDT
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Skip calling Alabama simply a football school anymore.

New Tennessee NCAA college football head coach Josh Heupel is shown after arriving in Knoxville, Tenn., Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2021. New Tennessee athletic director Danny White announced Wednesday that he has hired Heupel as Tennessee’s 27th head coach overall. (Saul Young/Knoxville News Sentinel via AP)
NCAA probe is 'speed bump' to Vols' new coach Josh Heupel

By Teresa M. Walker Jan. 27, 2021 08:34 AM EST
Josh Heupel believes he can win quickly at Tennessee and position the football

University of Tennessee's new Director of Athletics Danny White speaks during a press conference announcing his hiring in Knoxville, Tenn., Friday, Jan. 22, 2021. (Caitie McMekin/Knoxville News Sentinel via AP, Pool)
Vols' new AD plans to move quickly hiring new football coach

By Teresa M. Walker Jan. 22, 2021 03:23 PM EST
Danny White is embracing the opportunity Tennessee is giving him to rebuild a

University of Tennessee Chancellor Donde Plowman speaks during a press conference in Knoxville, Tenn., Monday, Jan. 18, 2021, as Tennessee Athletic Director Phillip Fulmer looks on. Tennessee has fired football coach Jeremy Pruitt, two assistants and seven members of the Volunteers' recruiting and support staff for cause after an internal investigation found what the university chancellor called “serious violations of NCAA rules.” Chancellor Donde Plowman said Pruitt was responsible for overseeing the program. (Brianna Paciorka/Knoxville News Sentinel via AP)
Tennessee moves quickly, hires UCF's Danny White as new AD

By Teresa M. Walker Jan. 21, 2021 02:49 PM EST
Tennessee has hired UCF athletic director Danny White as the Volunteers' new

FILE - In this Oct. 19, 2019, file photo, Tennessee head coach Jeremy Pruitt yells at the officials during an NCAA college football game against Alabama in Tuscaloosa, Ala. Tennessee fired Pruitt Monday, Jan. 18, 2021. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt, File)
Tennessee fires Pruitt, 9 others for 'serious' NCAA issues

By Teresa M. Walker Jan. 18, 2021 01:39 PM EST
The Tennessee football program is starting over yet again, this time after

FILE - In this Oct. 17, 2020, file photo, West Virginia defensive lineman Darius Stills (56) reacts after making an interception against Kansas during an NCAA college football game in Morgantown, W.Va. West Virginia had to switch gears quickly to start preparing for Army's triple option offense. The Mountaineers rank 24th defending the run, giving up 126.2 yards, and they're led by All-American lineman Stills. (William Wotring/The Dominion-Post via AP, File)
West Virginia gets challenge of playing Army in Liberty Bowl

By Teresa M. Walker Dec. 30, 2020 12:08 PM EST
Count West Virginia coach Neal Brown among those wanting to see Army play a

Notre Dame defensive coordinator Clark Lea greets players during warmups before Saturday's Blue-Gold Game at Notre Dame in South Bend, Ind., in this April 13, 2019, photo. Vanderbilt is negotiating a deal with Notre Dame defensive coordinator Clark Lea to make the former Commodores player its new head coach. Two people with knowledge of the situation told The Associated Press details of a contract were still being worked out but Lea was the school's top choice. (Robert Franklin/South Bend Tribune via AP)
Notre Dame's Lea says Vandy is job he's wanted for years

By Teresa M. Walker Dec. 20, 2020 01:15 PM EST
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Clark Lea has wanted to be the football coach at

Texas A&M running back Ainias Smith (0) reacts after scoring a touchdown against Auburn during the second half of an NCAA college football game on Saturday, Dec. 5, 2020, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
Tennessee looking to ruin No. 5 Texas A&M's playoff hopes

By Teresa M. Walker Dec. 17, 2020 01:09 PM EST
The Tennessee Volunteers have some renewed confidence along with a bit of

Notre Dame defensive coordinator Clark Lea hugs Notre Dame's Michael Vinson (65) before an NCAA college football game against Louisville, in Louisville, Ky., in this Monday, Sept. 2, 2019, file photo. Vanderbilt is negotiating a deal with Notre Dame defensive coordinator Clark Lea to make the former Commodores player its new head coach. Two people with knowledge of the situation told The Associated Press details of a contract were still being worked out but Lea was the school's top choice. (Michael Caterina/South Bend Tribune via AP)
Notre Dame DC Clark Lea hired as Vanderbilt head coach

By Teresa M. Walker Dec. 14, 2020 12:16 PM EST
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Vanderbilt has hired Notre Dame defensive coordinator

Vanderbilt place kicker Sarah Fuller (32) kicks an extra point during the first quarter of an NCAA college football game against Tennessee at Vanderbilt Stadium, Saturday, Dec. 12, 2020, in Nashville, Tenn. (George Walker IV/The Tennessean via AP)
She scores! Fuller kicks 2 extra points for Vandy, Vols win

By Teresa M. Walker Dec. 12, 2020 08:05 PM EST
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Sarah Fuller has a football keepsake from her history

Vanderbilt's Sarah Fuller (32) kicks an extra point as Harrison Smith holds during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Tennessee, Saturday, Dec. 12, 2020, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)
Sarah Fuller 1st woman to score in Power Five football game

By Teresa M. Walker Dec. 12, 2020 04:58 PM EST
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Sarah Fuller became the first woman to score in a Power

Vanderbilt place kicker Sarah Fuller (32) gets a fist-bump from Missouri head coach Eliah Drinkwitz after warming up before an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 28, 2020, in Columbia, Mo. (AP Photo/L.G. Patterson)
Tennessee, Vanderbilt see chance at much-needed win in other

By Teresa M. Walker Dec. 10, 2020 01:13 PM EST
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Interim coach Todd Fitch expects Vanderbilt will have

FILE - In this Feb. 5, 2020, file photo,, Vanderbilt football coach Derek Mason listens as interim athletic director Candice Lee answers questions during a news conference in Nashville, Tenn. Vanderbilt athletic director Candice Lee said Monday that Vanderbilt has an opportunity to put its money where its mouth is and prove its commitment to football as they search for a new football coach to replace Derek Mason, who was fired Sunday.(AP Photo/Mark Humphrey, Fiole)
New chancellor: Vanderbilt will spend to compete in SEC

By Teresa M. Walker Dec. 09, 2020 03:59 PM EST
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Vanderbilt is looking for a new football coach, and the

Florida players celebrate with teammate Kadarius Toney (1) who scored a touchdown on a punt return during an NCAA college football game against Kentucky in Gainesville, Fla. Nov. 28, 2020. (Brad McClenny/The Gainesville Sun via AP)
Mullen, No. 6 Florida can clinch SEC East title at Tennessee

By Teresa M. Walker Dec. 03, 2020 09:09 AM EST
In his third season at Florida coach Dan Mullen has the Gators a win away from

Vanderbilt place kicker Sarah Fuller (32) gets a fist-bump from Missouri head coach Eliah Drinkwitz after warming up before an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 28, 2020, in Columbia, Mo. (AP Photo/L.G. Patterson)
Sarah Fuller currently only kicker on Vanderbilt's roster

By Teresa M. Walker Dec. 01, 2020 01:54 PM EST
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The Vanderbilt Commodores have only one kicker listed

FILE - In this Feb. 5, 2020, file photo, Vanderbilt interim athletic director Candice Lee answers questions during a news conference in Nashville, Tenn. Lee said Monday that Vanderbilt has an opportunity to put its money where its mouth is and prove its commitment to football as they search for a new football coach to replace Derek Mason, who was fired Sunday. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey, File)
AD: Vandy coaching search chance to show winning commitment

By Teresa M. Walker Nov. 30, 2020 04:45 PM EST
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Vanderbilt athletic director Candice Lee sees her first

FILE - In this Oct. 31, 2020, file photo, Vanderbilt head coach Derek Mason looks on from the sideline during an NCAA college football game against Mississippi in Nashville, Tenn. Vanderbilt women's soccer goalkeeper Sarah Fuller has practiced with the football team, and coach Derek Mason says she's an option at kicker Saturday against Missouri. (AP Photo/Wade Payne, File)
Vanderbilt fires coach Derek Mason in his 7th season

By Teresa M. Walker Nov. 29, 2020 02:22 PM EST
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Vanderbilt fired coach Derek Mason on Sunday after

FILE - In this Oct. 31, 2020, file photo, Vanderbilt head coach Derek Mason looks on from the sideline during an NCAA college football game against Mississippi in Nashville, Tenn. Vanderbilt women's soccer goalkeeper Sarah Fuller has practiced with the football team, and coach Derek Mason says she's an option at kicker Saturday against Missouri. (AP Photo/Wade Payne, File)
Vandy women's soccer player option to kick for football team

By Teresa M. Walker Nov. 25, 2020 01:29 PM EST
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Women’s soccer player Sarah Fuller has practiced with