University of Tennessee Athletics
VOLS WORKING TO ADVANCE THROUGH HEAT
August 09, 2006 | Football
Aug. 9, 2006
Fulmer's Practice Comments | 
Practice Photos
Tennessee head coach Phillip Fulmer said Wednesday his Vols need to advance past what they have accomplished thus far in a half-dozen 2006 practices. He made his statements following UT's 2 1/2-hour practice on a warm and muggy afternoon at Lindsey Nelson Stadium.
"We're off to a good start," Fulmer said. "There were some really positive things from our Tuesday scrimmage. There are some areas where if we can just take the next step, we'll be a lot closer to where we need to be."
The Vols returned to a lighter practice uniform of helmets, shoulder pads and shorts one day after donning the pads for the first time Tuesday night. Two of UT's first four games kick off under the lights, but it has been a hot August sun baking the team for the most part since camp opened last Thursday.
"We did some good things in the scrimmage but we followed that with not nearly as good of a day," Fulmer said. "We kind of lost our energy, lost our enthusiasm. The heat popped out on us a little bit and maybe we were feeling sorry for ourselves.
"We'll see what we are made of with how we bounce back from that."
Tennessee's opening four-game home stand features California in a 5:30 p.m. kickoff on Sept. 2, followed by Air Force at 7, Florida at 8 and Marshall for Homecoming at 4.
OLIVIER HIRED AS UT ATHLETICS PHOTOGRAPHER
Elizabeth Olivier has been hired as the full-time athletics photographer for the University of Tennessee.
Olivier, who brings five years experience to her role, will be in charge of photography for both men and women's athletics. She worked previously for the athletics department in photography as a graduate assistant and student worker.
"We are excited that Elizabeth will have the opportunity to stay with us in the athletics department," said Bob Kesling, director of external communications. "She has a wonderful talent and is a great asset to the department."
Olivier's photos have been published in ESPN Magazine, The Wall Street Journal, TV Guide and Sports Illustrated. She has worked with other teams such as the Atlanta Braves, Washington Redskins and Dallas Cowboys and has taken pictures for the Master's Golf Tournament in Augusta, Ga.
A Barnwell, S.C., native, Olivier has an associate's degree in psychology from Spartanburg Methodist College and a bachelor's in psychology from UT. She currently is working on her master's in sport management from UT.
LEHMANN ATTAINS CERTIFICATION
Brian Lehmann has achieved Board certification as a Specialist in Sports Dietetics and may now use the designation, RD, CSSD.
To become board certified by the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR), the credentialing agency for the American Dietetic Association (ADA), a registered dietitian must successfully meet rigorous specialty practice requirement and pass a nationally administered examination. Board Certified Specialists in Sports Dietetics work with athletes and active individuals in a variety of settings.
With nearly 65,000 members, the American Dietetic Association is the world's largest organization of food and nutrition professionals. Headquartered in Chicago, it serves the public by promoting optimal nutrition and well being for all people by advocating for its members.
