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ACADEMICS Vol golfers have been a key part of Tennessee’s success in the classroom. The past few seasons have been a high point for the Tennessee golf program academically. Seven Volunteer golfers earned Academic All-SEC hon- ors for 2005. John Brannen, Jonathan Mount and Tino Weiss along with former Vols Ross McGowan, Chris Robinson, Eric Rebmann Donnie Cooper Dale Thorley Brandon Skeen and David 1986 and 1987 1992 Golf 1994 Golf Skinns garnered this honor. The Academic All- Coaches of Coaches of selection of seven Vols breaks America All- America All- the program record for most America SEC Academic Honor Roll mem- America Scholar America Scholar bers in one year. The previous mark was five in 2001 and 2004. From 1985-2005, 57 Tennessee golfers have been selected to the SEC Academic Honor Roll. In 1997 the Vols placed two squad members on the Academic All-America team. Seniors Boomer Erick and Tim Turpen were on the 1997 CoSIDA Academic All-America team. Boomer Erick Tim Turpen Andrew Pratt 1997 1997 2003 Cleveland CoSIDA/GTE CoSIDA/GTE Golf All-America Academic All- Academic All- Scholar America America 2005 ACADEMIC ALL-SOUTHEASTERN CONFERENCE John Brannen Ross McGowan Jonathan Mount Chris Robinson Brandon Skeen David Skinns Tino Weiss ACADEMIC ALL-SEC 1995 Boomer Erick (Business 3.58) Andrew Pratt (Sport Mgmt. 3.22) Scott Kammann (Sport Mgmt. 3.05) Jimmy White (Business 3.36) 1985 Eric Rebmann (Business 3.10) Lans Slack (Finance 3.47) 2002 Andy Brimer (Finance 3.18) 1986 Eric Rebmann (Finance 3.26) Dale Thorley (Finance 3.86) Ian Parnaby (Sport Mgmt. 3.05) 1987 Eric Rebmann (Finance 3.15) 1996 Dirk Daniel (Undecided 3.32) Andrew Pratt (Sport Mgmt. 3.26) Tom Smith (Finance 3.10) Boomer Erick (Finance 3.51) 2003 Andrew Black (Sport Mgmt. 3.28) 1989 Sam Maynard (Civil Eng. 3.67) Tim Turpen (Business 3.00) Ian Parnaby (Sport Mgmt. 3.00) 1990 Donnie Cooper (Political Science 3.31) 1997 Dirk Daniel (Psychology 3.21) Andrew Pratt (Sport Mgmt. 3.33) 1991 Donnie Cooper (Political Science 3.12) Boomer Erick (Finance 3.51) Brandon Skeen (Business 3.69) Mike Tankersley (Accounting 3.38) Lans Slack (Finance 3.39) 2004 John Brannen (Biology 3.64) 1992 Donnie Cooper (Public Admin. 3.24) Tim Turpen (Management 3.36) Clint Cromwell (Psychology 3.78) Bryan DeCorso (Business 3.05) 1998 Kevin Law (Logistics/Trans. 3.00) J. 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Rattan (Psychology 3.00) Tommy Johnston (Accounting 3.27) 1999 Andy Brimer (Finance 3.09) Chris Robinson (Classics 3.37) Dale Thorley (Business 3.90) Ryo Fukami (Logistics/Trans. 3.80) Brandon Skeen (Accounting 3.42) 1993 Scott Kammann (Sport Mgmt. 3.04) Kevin Law (Logistics/Trans. 3.00) 2005 John Brannen (Biochemistry 3.60) Jorge Rubio (Management 3.10) Jason Powell (Sport Mgmt. 3.01) Ross McGowan (Logistics & Trans. 3.00) Steven Smith (Business 3.89) 2000 Ryo Fukami (Logistics/Trans. 3.81) Jonathan Mount (Sport Mgmt. 3.06) Dale Thorley (Finance 3.02) Jimmy White (Finance 3.39) Chris Robinson (Classics 3.63) 1994 Scott Kammann (Sport Mgmt. 3.00) 2001 Andrew Black (Sport Mgmt. 3.15) Brandon Skeen (Accounting 3.40) Lans Slack (Finance 3.62) Andy Brimer (Business 3.07) David Skinns (Psychology 3.31) Dale Thorley (Finance 3.87) Ian Parnaby (Arts & Sciences 3.04) Tino Weiss (Sport Mgmt. 3.70) University of Tennessee 32 THORNTON CENTER QUICK FACTS w The new Thornton Athletics Student Life Center, completed in the spring of 2001, is the hub for all academic support and stu- dent life activities for Volunteer student- athletes. w The Thornton Center houses two student rooms: the Peyton Manning Study Area, located on the main level, and the Lyle Finley Study Area, located on the second level. Each comfortably accomodates 60 students. w The David L. Howard & Family Computer Lab provides up-to-date technological facil- ities for University of Tennessee student- athletes. The computer lab houses 48 computers, three laser printers and five The Thornton Athletics Student Life Center provides Tennessee student- scanners. athletes with the nation’s best academic support. W ith comprehensive services in advising, tutoring, counseling and man- agement, UT’s Office of Student Life supplies the Volunteer student-ath- Eric Brey lete with all the tools necessary to be successful in the classroom. Director of Thornton Athletics Much of the credit in this area goes to the leadership of Dr. Ruth Darling, the director of the Thornton Athletics Student Life Center, and her Student Life Center staff. It is part of a national trend that focuses on a need for programs to Eric Brey is in his first year as Director of the develop student-athletes’ potential to be well-rounded, well-educated indi- Thornton Athletics Student Life Center. He over- viduals. This ensures the student-athlete enjoys a successful adjustment sees the academic support and CHAMPS/Life to university life and eventually realizes a positive academic experience Skills program for University of Tennessee stu- dent-athletes. through counseling, tutoring, study hall and special needs assistance. Prior to his current position, Brey was the Associate Athletic Director for Rows of plaques line the Thornton Center honoring Tennessee’s Academics at the University of Wyoming from 2002-05. His responsibilities CoSIDA Academic All-America and Academic All-SEC selections. This included the oversight of the Office of Academic Support, monitoring both lends further evidence that the word “student” in student-athlete is not initial and continuing eligibility, campus relations and game day operations. just for show at Tennessee. Prior to his position at Wyoming, Brey served as the Assistant Director for The Thornton Athletics Student Life Center is named in honor of John Academics and Eligibility at the University of Colorado from 2000-02 and Thornton, his wife Ellen, and their family, in recognition of the commit- Assistant Director for the Achievement Center for Intercollegiate Athletics ment they made to the establishment of the center. Their family’s gener- at Southwest Missouri State University from 1996-2000. ous gift has funded construction of one of the most significant buildings in Brey actively works with the National Association for Academic Advisors the University of Tennessee athletic complex. His gift to the Thornton for Athletics, Division IA Athletic Directors Association’s CHAMPS program Athletics Student Life Center project, an academic home for University of and the NCAA Educational Services office. Tennessee student-athletes, reflects his belief that success starts with Brey earned both his degrees, bachelor’s and master’s, from the academics. University of Kansas. He and his wife, Jana, have one son, Jacob. “The University of Tennessee has to do its best to provide the atmos- phere and academic assistance to the young men and women who come to school here and participate in athletics,” he said. A Blount County native, Thornton has built an impressive resume of business success and community service. A member of UT’s Board of Trustees, Thornton and his family have served the university well over the years, and his legacy will be reflected in the lives of each of the young student-athletes served within the Thornton Center. THORNTON CENTER MISSION STATEMENT “The University of Tennessee and its Athletic Departments are committed to the academic success of each student-athlete. The mission of the Thornton Center is to provide the academic support, the educational programs and the learning environment in which all student-athletes have the opportunity to achieve their academic and personal goals. The center also will encour- age the student-athletes’ participation in the many enriching opportunities available at the university and in the surrounding community.” The Peyton Manning Study Area 2005-06 Men’s Golf 35 SCHOLARSHIP ENDOWMENTS ENSURING A SUCCESSFUL FUTURE At the University of Tennessee, it is important to the coaches, administrators, and alumni and friends that each program has the necessary resources to provide athletic scholarship assistance to each of those student-athletes who have earned the privilege of participating at the highest level of intercollegiate athletic competition. The men's golf program -- with its world-class facilities, outstanding coaches and strong donor base -- is poised to elevate its program to a higher level thanks to the following donors who have ensured a successful future by endow- ing athletic scholarships. Jonathan Mount John Brannen Tino Weiss Philip Pettitt James Brannen Gene and William Walter Carrol and Diane The Smith Robert W. and Becky Hartman Potter M.D. Athletic Sasser Athletic Family Athletic Mary Lee Scholarship Scholarship Scholarship Scholarship Vaughan Athletic Endowment Endowment Fund Quasi- Endowment Scholarship Endowment Fund Endowment Tennessee Golf thanks the following sponsors for their continuous support of the Volunteer golf program. John Thornton All local golf professionals UT Lettermen VASF TGA and TGA Board members C. Gibbs Smith Jr. Anna Lou James John Turley Orvis Milner Golf Pride Grips Robert and Kent Withers Frank Henderlight M.C. James Driving Range Staff Stower’s Machinery Golf and Tennis Express Coca-Cola TOC Volunteers Golf and Tennis Express Craig Wrisberg Buddy’s Bar-B-Q Thrifty Car Rental Golden Flake Harry Taylor True Temper Soft Spikes Team Effort Pro Golf Discoun Mike Shannon WIVK-FM Dale’s Winning Edge Mack and Jonnie Day Nancy Cowan David Stone Tom Smith Beau Snodgrass Joe Whitney Bill Rodgers Mike Miller David Fite Bill and Dot Mullican James F. Smith Jr. Sam and Ann Furrow J. Kirby Ellis Jack Hughes W.B. Greene Jr. Lewis C. Foster, Jr. Bonnie Blackburn Sam and Ann McReynolds Gene and Becky Hartman Calvin and Brenda Ozier University of Tennessee 36 QUALIFYING COURSES The Vols thank the management of these fine golf courses, their memberships and staffs for graciously allowing us access to play their fine facilities.