Matt Pendleton-Imagn Images A big one for Coach Barnes. Tennessee and Texas will meet once again tonight, this time for the first time as co-members of the SEC. The Volunteers got past the Longhorns last season in the second round of the NCAA Tournament to advance to the Sweet 16. Rick Barnes is 2-1 against his former school and is set for his second return trip to … [Read more...] about How to watch: Tennessee at Texas
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Odds: Tennessee narrowly favored over Texas in Austin
Maria Lysaker-Imagn Images The oddsmakers expect a close one. The Tennessee Volunteers have made their way down to Texas this weekend, set to face Rick Barnes’ old program in Austin on Saturday night. Tennessee, fresh off of a humiliating 30-point loss to Florida, have to find a way to bounceback on the road tonight to keep pace in the ultra-competitive SEC. Texas is … [Read more...] about Odds: Tennessee narrowly favored over Texas in Austin
Rick Barnes talks injured forward Cade Phillips ahead of Texas matchup
Angelina Alcantar/News Sentinel / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images Tennessee is going to need him back quickly. Cade Phillips was listed as questionable last week heading into the Florida matchup, but ultimately ended up being available to play. That availability turned into just three minutes on the floor, however. Tennessee could have used his athleticism and size … [Read more...] about Rick Barnes talks injured forward Cade Phillips ahead of Texas matchup
Been there done that — Rick Barnes set for another trip back to Texas
Photo by Chris Covatta/Getty Images He will once again return to Austin on the opposing sideline. With 17 years under his belt and over 400 wins, Rick Barnes certainly made a home in Austin. Barnes was the head coach of Texas from 1998 to 2015, making 16 appearances in the NCAA Tournament. Following a repeated pattern of a lack of success in the NCAA Tournament, a … [Read more...] about Been there done that — Rick Barnes set for another trip back to Texas
Mike Keith to become new Voice of the Vols
KENNETH CUMMINGS/The Jackson Sun A major move. What many have dreamt of for years is now becoming a reality — Mike Keith will be the new Voice of the Vols. The legendary voice of the Tennessee Titans will return to Knoxville to take over for Bob Kesling, who is retiring after this basketball season. Kesling called his last football game in Columbus as Tennessee lost to … [Read more...] about Mike Keith to become new Voice of the Vols