TERESA M. WALKER
Tennessee planning on fans in stands with Vols' budget cuts

By Teresa M. Walker Jun. 26, 2020 01:30 PM EDT
Tennessee’s athletic budget for 2020-21 is based on the Volunteers having fans

FILE - In this Oct. 12, 2019, file photo, Tennessee head coach Jeremy Pruitt watches during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Mississippi State, in Knoxville, Tenn. The third-year coach is embracing the virtual time he gets to work with his players following the go-ahead from the Southeastern Conference. He's also using social media to stay in touch with his current recruiting class and watching videos shot by his Vols of their personal workouts. (AP Photo/Wade Payne, File)
Tennessee coach ready to tap high school days to be creative

By Teresa M. Walker Apr. 03, 2020 03:38 PM EDT
Tennessee coach Jeremy Pruitt finally has gotten the chance to talk football

Louisville quarterback Micale Cunningham (3) tries to stay in bounds as he carries the ball against Mississippi State in the second half of the Music City Bowl NCAA college football game Monday, Dec. 30, 2019, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
Louisville beats Mississippi State 38-28 at Music City Bowl

By Teresa M. Walker Dec. 30, 2019 08:54 PM EST
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Consider the Louisville Cardinals' turnaround in coach

Mississippi State coach Joe Moorhead watches the seconds tick off the field monitor during the second half of the team's NCAA college football game against Mississippi in Starkville, Miss., Thursday, Nov. 28, 2019. Mississippi State won 21-20. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
Louisville wants payback vs Mississippi State at Music City

By Teresa M. Walker Dec. 29, 2019 10:31 AM EST
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Both Louisville and Mississippi State have new coaches

AAC championship at stake in Memphis-Cincinnati rematch

By Teresa M. Walker Dec. 06, 2019 10:00 AM EST
For the fourth time ever, teams that met in a regular-season finale will play

Memphis' Chris Claybrooks runs the opening kickoff back 94 yards for a touchdown against Cincinnati in the first half of an NCAA college football game Friday, Nov. 29, 2019, in Memphis, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
Team effort makes No. 16 Memphis productive on kick returns

By Teresa M. Walker Dec. 05, 2019 03:37 PM EST
Tony Pollard set the standard on kickoff returns during his career at Memphis.

Memphis quarterback Brady White (3) and defensive back Chris Claybrooks (7) celebrate after an NCAA college football game against Cincinnati, Friday, Nov. 29, 2019, in Memphis, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
No. 17 Memphis tops No. 18 Cincinnati 34-24 to host AAC game

By Teresa M. Walker Nov. 29, 2019 07:03 PM EST
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — The Memphis Tigers marked off their first 11-win season

Cincinnati head coach Luke Fickell works the sidelines during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Temple, Saturday, Nov. 23, 2019, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)
No. 17 Memphis No. 18 Cincinnati play to host AAC title game

By Teresa M. Walker Nov. 28, 2019 10:05 AM EST
The 17th-ranked Memphis Tigers have a chance to do something for the first time

Kentucky quarterback Lynn Bowden Jr. (1) runs with the ball during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Tennessee, Saturday, Nov. 9, 2019, in Lexington, Ky. (AP Photo/Bryan Woolston)
Vanderbilt gets Neal back at QB, Kentucky looks to rebound

By Teresa M. Walker Nov. 15, 2019 10:47 AM EST
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Vanderbilt coach Derek Mason is trying to get the

Arkansas quarterback John Stephen Jones scrambles out of the pocket against Western Kentucky during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 9, 2019, in Fayetteville, Ark. (AP Photo/Michael Woods)
Family ties: Sons continue football legacies across SEC

By Teresa M. Walker Nov. 13, 2019 04:18 PM EST
Thaddeus Moss visited LSU in April 2017 looking to transfer from North Carolina

Vanderbilt quarterback Deuce Wallace (2) attempts a pass during the second half of an NCAA college football game against South Carolina, Saturday, Nov. 2, 2019, in Columbia, S.C. (AP Photo/Sean Rayford)
Injuries force Vanderbilt to start 3rd QB vs No. 10 Florida

By Teresa M. Walker Nov. 05, 2019 04:51 PM EST
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The Vanderbilt Commodores will be starting a third

Memphis wide receiver Antonio Gibson dives for the end zone against SMU in the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 2, 2019, in Memphis, Tenn. Gibson was ruled down just short of the goal line. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
No. 19 Memphis showing off offense filled with playmakers

By Teresa M. Walker Nov. 03, 2019 03:15 PM EST
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Mike Norvell's biggest selling point for the 19th-ranked

Memphis coach Mike Norvell celebrates along with players on the sideline late in the fourth quarter of the team's NCAA college football game against SMU on Saturday, Nov. 2, 2019, in Memphis, Tenn. Memphis won 54-48. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
White throws for 350, No. 24 Memphis beats No. 15 SMU 54-48

By Teresa M. Walker Nov. 02, 2019 11:42 PM EDT
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — The 24th-ranked Memphis Tigers had a national stage both

Memphis running back Kenneth Gainwell (19) carries for a touchdown in the first half of an NCAA college football game against Tulsa in Tulsa, Okla., Saturday, Oct. 26, 2019. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)
No. 24 Memphis ready for prime-time showdown with No. 15 SMU

By Teresa M. Walker Nov. 01, 2019 10:20 AM EDT
Both the city of Memphis and the 24th-ranked Memphis Tigers are ready for their

Vanderbilt head coach Derek Mason celebrates after Vanderbilt upset Missouri in an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019, in Nashville, Tenn. Vanderbilt won 21-14. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
Vaughn scores twice, Vandy upsets No. 22 Missouri 21-14

By Teresa M. Walker Oct. 19, 2019 07:30 PM EDT
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Derek Mason wants it known he's the best coach for the

Missouri head coach Barry Odom, center, laughs while talking with referees during the second quarter of an NCAA college football game against Mississippi Saturday, Oct. 12, 2019, in Columbia, Mo. (AP Photo/L.G. Patterson)
No. 22 Missouri heads to Vandy, 1st road trip since opener

By Teresa M. Walker Oct. 18, 2019 10:45 AM EDT
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Missouri coach Barry Odom knows only too well the dangers of

Vanderbilt Head Coach Derek Mason, left, talks with quarterback Riley Neal (6) in the second half of an NCAA college football game against UNLV, Saturday, Oct. 12, 2019, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mike Strasinger)
Vanderbilt's Mason wants losing Commodores to trust training

By Teresa M. Walker Oct. 15, 2019 06:22 PM EDT
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Derek Mason's solution with Vanderbilt mired in a horrendous

Vanderbilt quarterback Riley Neal (6) passes against LSU in the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 21, 2019, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
Vanderbilt hosts Northern Illinois with no time to rest

By Teresa M. Walker Sep. 25, 2019 03:43 PM EDT
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Vanderbilt is ready to put the toughest three-game start in

LSU head coach Ed Orgeron, center, celebrates with his players after defeating Vanderbilt in an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 21, 2019, in Nashville, Tenn. LSU won 66-38. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
School-record 6 TDs for Burrow, No. 4 LSU routs Vandy 66-38

By Teresa M. Walker Sep. 21, 2019 04:18 PM EDT
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — LSU always has played stingy defense. Now the Tigers have a

Duke quarterback Quentin Harris (18) hands off to running back Mataeo Durant (21) as Middle Tennessee defensive end Tyshun Render rushes in the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 14, 2019, in Murfreesboro, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
Harris throws 4 TDs as Duke routs Middle Tennessee 41-18

By Teresa M. Walker Sep. 14, 2019 10:07 PM EDT
MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (AP) — Quentin Harris threw for 237 yards and four touchdowns and