After committing to the University of Tennessee last May, Marshall County High School senior kicker Aaron Medley officially became a UT football player on Wednesday morning when he signed a letter of intent in the MCHS auditorium to play for the Volunteers. "I think after 250 something days it feels good to make it official and have everything come to an end. I'm starting a new chapter in my life," said Medley. more

Marshall County High School senior lineman Jay Murphy followed his older brother Michael into the college football ranks on Wednesday morning when he signed a letter of intent in the MCHS auditorium to play at the University of Tennessee-Martin. Murphy had originally committed to Tennessee State University last April and was being recruited by the Tigers as center, but the recruiting process took a late twist for the Marshall County standout when UT-Martin managed to sway him towards their program during an official visit 10 days ago. more

Forrest grad savors every second at UT Some people never get to realize their dreams, but Forrest graduate Matthew Delk is living his out every day for at the University of Tennessee as the special teams manager for the 'Big Orange'. "It's a humbling experience and I'm so excited to get up and go work for the football team every day," said Delk. "People who know me can tell you how big of a super fan I am. I am still in awe when I get to the stadium or the football complex." more

The Top 25 teams in The Associated Press college football poll, with first-place votes in parentheses, records through Oct. 5, total points based on 25 points for a first place vote through one point for a 25thplace vote, and previous ranking: more

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -- Tennessee wide receiver Alton "Pig" Howard says he has received only positive feedback since fumbling in overtime Saturday while trying to stretch the ball across the goal line in the Volunteers' 34-31 loss to No. 7 Georgia. "Not one person came to me saying anything negative about it," Howard said Tuesday night while talking to the media for the first time since the game. "I've been getting all positive talk. I respect everyone for it." more

Former Bulldog's dream comes true Former Cornersville High School quarterback / linebacker Joe Stocstill is living his dream of playing football for the Tennessee Volunteers. Prior to attending Tennessee, he was on his way to having an outstanding football career. While in high school, Stocstill received several accolades including 2010 All Region 1A, 2010 Murphy Fair Preseason 1A All-State, 2010 preseason TN Football Coaches Association Class 1A All-State Team and finishing the year on the TN Football Coaches Association 1A All-State team. more

Gone is the mohawk. Burnt off is the roughly 25 pounds of goo. Shed is the redshirt. Primed and ready to earn a spot in the Tennessee two-deep is defensive tackleDanny O'Brien. He's showing significant progress based on the combination of hard work in the Anderson Training Center and the applied the teachings of defensive line coach Steve Stripling. "He's the best coach I've ever played under," O'Brien said of Stripling. "He's doing great things with all of us defensive linemen, and I'm glad to be playing under him." more

Former Cornersville High School softball standout Haley Fagan found a final landing spot for her college athletic career when she signed a letter of intent to play for Trevecca Nazarene University this summer. After signing with the University of Tennessee out of high school, Fagan transferred to Chattanooga State midway through her sophomore year and turned in a strong 2013 season for the Lady Tigers. more

Marshall County High School kicker Aaron Medley moved one step closer to fulfilling his lifelong dream of playing football for the University of Tennessee when he recently committed to the Volunteers and became a part of UT's 2014 recruiting class. Rated as a three-star prospect by both Rivals and Scout, Medley is currently ranked the top place kicker in the country by Kohl's Kicking Camps for the Class of 2014 and is considered the number five punter in the land. more

PULASKI, Tenn. -- After posting one of its most successful athletic seasons in school history, Martin Methodist proved it was the top athletic program in the TranSouth Athletic Conference as it claimed the league's final All-Sports Trophy, the league office announced Thursday afternoon. more

Tennessee fans have come to learn the importance of the kicking game. Gen. Robert E. Neyland spoke often of special teams, hence Game Maxim No. 6: "Press the kicking game. Here is where the breaks are made." Back in 2009, a pair of blocked field goals in Tuscaloosa meant the difference in a 12-10 loss to Alabama. The Crimson Tide went on to win the BCS National Championship. more

Former Cornersville teammates face off on college diamond Former Cornersville High School softball standouts Haley Fagan and Makenzie Hopkins faced off on the collegiate stage for the first time on Saturday afternoon when Fagan's Chattanooga State Lady Tiger squad traveled to Moore County and defeated Hopkins and the Motlow State Lady Bucks 7-2 in the first game of doubleheader. Buoyed by four homeruns and a solid pitching performance from Fagan, Chattanooga State built a 7-0 lead through the first six and a half innings of play before the Lady Bucks tallied two runs in the bottom of the seventh to spoil the Lady Tigers' shutout bid. more

She is a leader, a role model and a friend. On the court, she cracks her racket and digs her feet into the pavement. Off the court, she would give time and attention to others before even thinking of herself. Senior Rachel Wolfe started her competitive tennis career the summer before her freshman year of high school. Tennis became her passion and an outlet for her stress. more

Although Vanderbilt has endured some tough times on the basketball court this season, former Marshall County High School star Kedren Johnson is turning in a solid sophomore campaign for the Commodores. After losing all five starters and a key sub from last year's team that posted a 25-11 record and advanced to the round of 32 in the NCAA tournament, Vanderbilt currently holds a 9-13 mark this season and has won just three of 10 games in SEC play while having no seniors and only two juniors on their roster. more

Columbia State Community College will tip off the 2012 basketball season with new interim head coaches for both the men's and women's teams. Brian Collins has arrived on campus as the men's interim head coach from Cumberland University in Lebanon where he was an assistant coach since 2009. Collins, a 2006 graduate of Belmont University in Nashville, was a 6th round draft into the National Basketball Developmental League, playing the 2006-2007 season for the Kouvot Bears, Finland's team. more

Sometimes it takes the right combination of talent and college to produce a pro player. For Marsalis Holloway, it was the combination of raw talent and Columbia State Community College that made him a 34th round pick for the Kansas City Royals. Holloway, a Dominion Christian high school graduate, originally signed with Darton College out of High School and he readily admits it was a mistake. more

Former Cornersville softball standout and Univeristy of Tennessee freshman Haley Fagan (left) gets ready to board a plane bound for Oklahoma City on Tuesday morning along with teammate Melissa Davin (right) after the Lady Vols qualified for the NCAA College World Series by defeating Georgia in the Super Regionals. more

COLUMBIA, Tenn. - - - Columbia State Community College's athletic director has had an outstanding year, climaxing with his selection as the 2011- 2012 President's Medal recipient.. Lewisburg native Louis Conner received the President's Medal at the college's employee awards ceremony on Friday, April 27. more

Former MCHS Tigerette and current Columbia State Community College speedster Brandie Jett is having a red-hot year at the plate, batting .527, which leads the Lady Chargers (28-14) and ranks seventh in the nation among National Junior College Athletic Association hitters. Through 40 games and 129 at bats, Jett has 68 hits, 33 runs scored, 17 RBIs, 7 doubles, and 3 triples. more

Rachel Wolfe, a 2009 graduate of Marshall County High School, earned TranSouth Conference Women's Tennis Player of the Week honors, as the RedHawks went 2-2 for the week with victories over Tennessee Wesleyan and Xavier University. MMC's two losses came against top-ranked Auburn Montgomery and 10th-ranked William Carey. more