University of Tennessee Athletics
UT-Kentucky Set For Afternoon Kickoff
November 12, 2007 | Football
The Southeastern Conference announced Monday that Tennessee???s Nov. 24 visit to Kentucky is being televised as part of a CBS doubleheader and kicks off at 1:30 p.m. Eastern time. This marks the Vols??? third CBS appearance and fifth nationally televised game of 2007.
Tennessee leads the series against the Wildcats 70-23-9, having captured the last 22 meetings as owners of the longest active winning streak over an opponent in major college football. Tennessee???s 70 wins against Kentucky are its most over any one school.
Other SEC televised games over the Thanksgiving weekend involve two Friday contests and five on Saturday. Friday???s schedule has Ole Miss at Mississippi State on Lincoln Financial (11:30 a.m. Central) and Arkansas at LSU on CBS (1:30 p.m. Central). Saturday???s slate after the UT-Kentucky game has Georgia at Georgia Tech on ABC (3:30 p.m. Eastern), Florida State at Florida in the second game of the CBS doubleheader (5 p.m. Eastern), Clemson at South Carolina on ESPN2 (7 p.m. Eastern) and Alabama at Auburn on ESPN (7 p.m. Central).
INTERVIEW OF COACH PHILLIP FULMER BEFORE VANDERBILT GAME AT NEYLAND STADIUM
1. How are new players helping make defensive stops, as exemplified by Eric Berry's two interceptions against Arkansas?
A - "Eric Berry is one of the true exceptions in college football -- a freshman having an impact. I counted 21 freshmen or redshirt freshmen who have had an impact on our games. It bodes well for our future."
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2. What are some contributing factors in Tennessee's improved tackling at this point?
A - "We've put a great focus on it all along. The young players are catching on and gaining the consistency they need to be a good tackling team."
3. With two games to go, how big a stumbling block can Vanderbilt be Saturday (2 p.m. Eastern) when these old rivals meet at Neyland Stadium?
A - "I hope they won't be a stumbling block. They are a good team, very impressive on defense. On offense, they do a good job of balancing the run and the pass. I'm glad to be home again."
4. Tell the emotions that will be in play when the 2007 seniors make their final home appearance Saturday.
A - "It's one of the toughest times for a coach, saying goodbye to the seniors. For us, it's like seeing a child off to college."
5. Explain how freshman Dennis Rogan has provided a spark in the Vols' punt and kickoff return games and in the coverage as well.
A - "Dennis is a heck of a football player and a heck of a young man. Terrific work ethic. Really playing well in the secondary. His biggest contribution has been in the special teams work. We're glad he is here."
UT ATHLETICS HOSTS EVENT TO THANK VASF MEMBERS
Volunteer Athletics & Scholarship Fund Celebrates Record-Setting 2007
The Volunteer Athletics & Scholarship Fund (VASF) hosted its annual VASF Day this past Saturday in the newly renovated Thompson-Boling Arena.
This year???s event included a variety of activities for all ages such as face painting, live entertainment and appearances by the UT cheerleaders, dance team, and Smokey. Current UT student-athletes also were on hand to sign autographs, and participants heard from men???s basketball head coach Bruce Pearl and baseball head coach Todd Raleigh.
???We received such tremendous support during the 2006-07 year,??? said Mike Hamilton, director of men???s athletics. ???We set a record for our department with the $34.8 million we raised towards student-athlete scholarships and facility improvements. VASF donors are an integral factor in the overall success of Tennessee Athletics and help us remain competitive on a national stage each year.
???VASF Day is just one way to thank to all donors for their generous and continued support of Tennessee Athletics.???
For more information on how to join the VASF, please call the VASF office at (865) 974-1218, or e-mail vasf@utk.edu.
