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 WELCOME TO WELCOME Date 8/31 8/31 9/8 9/15 NC State^ 9/22 9/29 10/13 10/20 State* Mississippi 10/27 Alabama* 11/3 11/10 Miss. Starkville, 11/17 11/24 Missouri* Vanderbilt* // home game. Bold indicates GENERAL TABLE OF CONTENTS GENERAL INFO 61 Kenny Bynum 93 Brian Randolph 1 2012 Quick Facts 61 Michael Cantwell 94 Antonio Richardson 2 Table of Contents 61 J.R. Carr 94 Mychal Rivera 4 2012 Season Outlook 62 Allan Carson 95 Da’Rick Rogers 9 Football Training Center 62 Jacob Carter 97 Zach Rogers 10 Preseason Depth Chart 62 Gregory Clark 98 Dontavis Sapp 11 Lettermen Returning/Lost 63 Justin Coleman 99 Trevarris Saulsberry 12 Numerical Roster 63 Brock Collier 99 14 Alphabetical Roster 64 Tyler Coombes 100 Nick Sharick 16 Geographical Breakdown 64 Maurice Couch 100 Jacques Smith 17 Positional Breakdown 65 101 Tom Smith 18 Preseason Notebook 65 Mack Crowder 102 Joe Stocstill 21 2012 Opponents 65 Raiques Crump 102 James Stone 66 Vincent Dallas 102 Deanthonie Summerhill STAFF 67 Matt Darr 103 Dakota Summers 26 Derek Dooley 67 Brendan Downs 103 Trent Taylor 28 Jim Chaney 68 Tyler Drummer 103 Marsalis Teague 29 Sal Sunseri 68 Alex Ellis 104 Dallas Thomas 30 Derrick Ansley 69 Tyrin Fairman 105 Tino Thomas 30 Charlie Coiner 69 Steven Fowlkes 105 Jaron Toney 31 Josh Conklin 69 Channing Fugate 106 Prentiss Waggner 31 Jay Graham 70 Zach Fulton 107 Marlon Walls 32 Darin Hinshaw 71 Matt Giampapa 108 Quenshaun Watson 32 John Palermo 71 Jacob Gilliam 108 Dylan West 33 Sam Pittman 71 Darin Gooch 109 Rod Wilks 34 Ron McKeefery 72 Eric Gordon 109 Jordan Williams 35 David Blackburn 73 Daniel Gray 110 Michael Williams 35 Brad Pendergrass 73 Gregory Grieco 110 36 Scott Altizer 73 Christian Harris 111 Devrin Young 36 Heather Ervin 74 Andrew Henry 112 Signing Class Quick Facts 37 Kris Ann Hawkins 74 Alden Hill 37 Andre Lott 74 Daniel Hood 2011 REVIEW 37 Joe Harrington 75 Alton Howard 114 Schedule and Results 38 Gradute Assistants/Interns 76 115 Team Notes 39 Football Support Staff 77 Marcus Jackson 116 Offense Notes 41 Equipment Staff 77 Ja’Wuan James 117 Defense & Special Team Notes 42 Sports Medicine Staff 78 A.J. Johnson 120 2011 Final Statistics 44 Strength & Conditioning Staff 79 Reggie Juin 121 Red Zone Stats 45 Dr. Jimmy G. Cheek, Chancellor 79 Kyler Kerbyson 123 Defensive Stats 45 Dr. Donald Bruce, FAR 80 Greg King 124 Team Totals 46 Dave Hart, Vice Chancellor/AD 80 Justin King 125 Offensive Game-By-Game 47 Executive Athletics Staff 81 126 Defensive Game-By-Game 48 Senior Athletics Staff 82 Herman Lathers 127 Special Teams Game-By-Game 83 LaTroy Lewis 128 Participation Game-By-Game 2012 VOLUNTEERS 83 Curt Maggitt 129 Miscellaneous Stats 50 Corey Alexander 84 Daniel McCullers 130 Team Superlatives 50 Carson Anderson 84 LaDarrell McNeil 131 Individual Superlatives 50 Max Arnold 85 Justin Meredith 132 Big Plays 51 Patrick Ashford 85 Corey Miller 133 Last Time Tennessee... 51 Joseph Ayres 86 Nigel Mitchell-Thornton 134 Last Time An Opponent... 52 Ben Bartholomew 86 Isaac Mobley 135 Montana Recap 53 Cody Blanc 87 Byron Moore 136 Cincinnati Recap 53 Willie Bohannon 87 137 Florida Recap 54 Austin Bolen 89 Danny O’Brien 138 Buffalo Recap 54 Deion Bonner 89 Naz Oliver 139 Georgia Recap 55 Davante Bourque 89 Geraldo Orta 140 LSU Recap 55 Drae Bowles 90 Marques Pair 141 Alabama Recap 56 90 142 South Carolina Recap 58 Brent Brewer 91 143 MTSU Recap 59 Derrick Brodus 92 144 Arkansas Recap 60 Alex Bullard 92 Alan Posey 145 Vanderbilt Recap 60 George Bullock 93 John Propst 146 Kentucky Recap

2 TENNESSEE FOOTBALL // 2012 RECORD BOOK GENERAL STAFF PLAYERS REVIEW HISTORY HONORS VOLMANAC RECORDS 3 2010 Music City 1947 Orange 1981 Garden State 1992 Fiesta/1993 Hall of Fame 1996 Fla. Fla. Citrus Citrus/1997 2012 SEC Composite Schedule 378 379 1998 Orange/1999 Fiesta 380 2000 Fiesta/2001 Cotton 2002 Fla. Citrus/2002 Peach 381 382 2004 Peach/2005 Cotton 383 2007 Outback/2008 Outback 2009 Chick-fil-A/ 384 Bowl Halls of Fame 385 390 Records Bowl Opponent Individual Records 393 398 Team Records Opponent History JV Game-By-Game 400 Vol Network 402 403 SEC Media Services 404 Tennessee Media Information 359 359 Bowl Recaps 360 Orange 1931 NY Charity/1939 1940 Rose/1941 Sugar 361 1943 Sugar/1945 Rose/ 362 363 1951 Cotton 364 Sugar/1953 Cotton 1952 Gator 1957 Sugar/1957 365 366 1965 Bluebonnet/1966 Gator 1968 Orange/1969 Cotton 367 368 1969 Gator/1971 Sugar 1971 Liberty/1972 Bluebonnet 369 1973 Gator/1974 Liberty 370 1979 Bluebonnet/ 371 372 Fla. Citrus 1982 Peach/1983 373 1984 Sun/1986 Sugar 374 1986 Liberty/1988 Peach 375 Cotton/1991 Sugar 1990 376 377 1994 Fla. Citrus/1994 Gator [email protected]. UTSPORTS.COM // @VOL_FOOTBALL ON TWITTER @VOL_FOOTBALL // UTSPORTS.COM Games SEC Record Books All-Time Series Results All-Time Series Opponents 200, 100-Yard Rushing Games 200, 100-Yard Receiving Games All-Time Non-Saturday Games SEC/NCAA Statistical Champions 338 339 Receiving 341 100-Yard Rushing/Receiving 342 All-Purpose Yards 343 Scoring 345 Punting 346 Punt Returns 347 348 Kickoff Returns Total Kick Returns 349 Defense 352 353 Offense Year-By-Year 354 Defense Year-By-Year Specialty Defense By Year 355 357 Opponent Records 358 Bowl Game-By-Game History Facts Bowl RECORDS 322 UT In the NCAA/ 323 324 Records Individual Football 327 328 Team Offense Records 329 Team Defense Records 330 Total Offense Passing 334 Rushing 336 276 277 Records Coaching 293 Game-By-Game Results 294 vs. Opponents Series Records 303 Records Overtime 304 Vols on Television 307 Margins/Streaks 308 Program Milestones 309 Homecoming 310 311 Tennessee in the Polls 317 Tennessee in the Final Polls Ranked Tennessee vs. 320 ollege Football Hall of Fame ollege Football All-SEC and All-Americans By Number Head Football Managers All-Time Uniform Numbers History Of Tennessee Football Of Tennessee History Academic Honors/Scholarships Scholarship All-SEC Second & Third Teams Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame Tennessee Sports Neyland Stadium Renovations Neyland Stadium Attendance Records CREDITS from information originally presented on UTSports.com The 2012 Tennessee Football Record Book has been compiled and previous UT Football Media Guides. directed via email to Corrections or additions to this publication should be Jimmy Stanton, Jason Yellin, Cameron Harris and Mary-Carter Kniffen. Editors: Jimmy Stanton, Jason Yellin, Cameron Harris and Mary-Carter Design and Layout: Amanda Pruitt Jeffers and Tom Mattingly. Editorial Assistance: Tom Satkowiak, Andrew Lentz, Will Redmond, Weller Ross, Jordan and UTAD Photography. Photography: Wade Rackley, Patrick Murphy-Racey, Donald Page, UT Photo Services Cover Design: Jimmy Delaney and Tombras Group. Printing: Interstate Printing & Graphics of Mobile, Ala. of its The is an EEO/AA/Title VI/Title IX/Section 504/ADA/ADEA institution in the provision education and employment programs and services. VOLMANAC 208 Retired Numbers 209 All-Time Lettermen 223 224 225 239 252 Lettermen By Hometown 256 All-Time Football Staff 258 All-Time Graduate Assistants 263 All-Time Starting Lineups 266 Vols in NFL Draft History Vols in Pro Football 273 273 Vols in the Super Bowl 274 Vols in the Pro Bowl Year-By-Year Records 203 204 SEC Academic Honor Roll 192 193 SEC Awards 194 Awards Freshmen 196 SEC Weekly Honors 197 Hall of Fame & Other Honors 198 Spring Football Awards 199 Team Awards 201 All-Star Games Postseason 160 162 Traditions HONORS 164 167 C 169 Robert R. Neyland General 170 Bowden Wyatt 171 Doug Dickey 172 174 Awards National 188 All-Americans 190 All-SEC First Team 148 154 157 Neyland Stadium: History 159 HISTORY GENERAL 2012 SEASON OUTLOOK The other scholarship quarter- FULLBACK back on the roster is early enrollee Returning (2) Nathan Peterman (Fruit Cove, Fla.), Ben Bartholomew Sr. 3L who threw for 2,932 yards and 36 Austin Bolen So. Sq. touchdowns as a high school senior. After starting seven games in TAILBACK 2011, senior Ben Bartholomew returns Returning (6) as the starting fullback for Tennes- Rajion Neal Jr. 2L see in 2012. Bartholomew, whose Marlin Lane So. 1L grandfather Sam captained the 1939 Devrin Young So. 1L UT national championship team and Reggie Juin Jr. Sq. brother Will was a four-year letter- Deanthonie Summerhill So. Sq. man and a member of the 1998 Vols’ Tom Smith So. Sq. BCS championship squad, has played in 19 games, including 12 in 2011, and Additions (3) caught six passes for 54 yards a year Davante Bourque Fr. HS ago. TYLER BRAY Alden Hill Fr. HS Sophomore Brendan Downs is Quenshaun Watson Fr. HS also listed on the depth chart at the Here’s a position-by-position look at fullback position. Downs appeared in the 2012 foot- Letterwiners Lost (1) eight games for Tennessee as a true ball team: Sr. 4L freshman in 2012, starting one and catching three passes for 34 yards. The tailback spot is wide open for Returning (3) the Vols in 2012, with three return- Tyler Bray Jr. 2L ers in the mix to receive the lion’s Returning (7) Justin Worley So. 1L share of the carries. Sophomore Zach Rogers Sr. 3L Max Arnold So. Sq. Marlin Lane was the primary backup Justin Hunter Jr. 2L to graduated Tauren Poole as a true Da’Rick Rogers Jr. 2L Additions (3) freshman last season and scored Jacob Carter So. Sq. Nathan Peterman Fr. HS touchdowns in each of his first three Tyler Drummer Jr. Sq. Patrick Ashford So. Tr. college games, the first Vol to do so Alex Ellis So. Sq. Joe Stocstill Fr. HS since Reggie Cobb in 1987. Lane fin- Dylan West So. Sq. ished with 280 yards rushing and two Lettermen Lost (1) touchdowns while adding 161 yards Additions (5) Matt Simms Sr. 2L and two touchdowns receiving. Cody Blanc Fr. HS Two-time letterman and junior Drae Bowles Fr. HS Tyler Bray will lead the Vols from Rajion Neal served in a variety of roles Jason Croom Fr. HS the quarterback position for the third for Tennessee last year and caught Alton Howard Fr. HS season, and the junior standout will a career-long, 53-yard touchdown Cordarrelle Patterson Jr. JC attempt to improve on his already pass at Kentucky in the season’s final prolific passing numbers from his first game. Neal finished with 134 yards Lettermen Lost (3) two campaigns. Bray is 8-4 as a start- rushing and two touchdowns along Anthony Anderson Sr. 3L er and already ranks among the top with 13 receptions for 269 yards last DeAnthony Arnett Fr. 1L 10 in several UT career passing cat- year for the Vols as a receiver, running Cory Eichholtz Jr. 1L egories, including touchdowns (7th, back, and Wildcat quarterback but is 35), yards (9th, 3,832), and comple- slated to move back to running back tions (10th, 272). He completed 147 full-time in 2012. of 247 passes in 2011 for 1,983 yards, Devrin Young finished third on the 17 touchdowns and six , team in all-purpose yards as a fresh- and through the first seven weeks of man in 2011 with 756 and his 628 kick- last season, he led the Southeastern off return yards ranked fifth-most in a Conference in total offense, passing season in UT history. Young enjoyed a yards/game, and passing efficiency. strong spring and earned the Harvey An injury suffered in the Georgia Robinson Award, given annually to game sidelined him for five games. the offensive surprise of the spring. Following Bray’s injury, Justin While Young’s primary impact was Worley played in four games and on kick returns in 2012, his speed and started three as a true freshman in athleticism makes him a weapon on 2011, including a 291-yard perfor- offense as well, and his role will be mance in a 24-0 win over Middle Ten- expanded this year. nessee. Worley, who completed 48 of Three freshmen will also be in the 87 passes last year, is slated to serve mix at running back, including Da- as the primary backup to Bray and vante Bourque (Crowley, La.), Alden has a bright future with the Vols. Hill (Alliance, Ohio) and Quenshaun Watson (Athens, Ga.). DA’RICK ROGERS

4 TENNESSEE FOOTBALL // 2012 RECORD BOOK GENERAL STAFF PLAYERS REVIEW HISTORY HONORS VOLMANAC RECORDS 5 - - - Redshirt junior Alex Bul junior Alex Redshirt Coming out of spring camp, the out of spring camp, Coming Center: Senior Dallas Thomas has Senior Dallas Thomas Guard:

JA’WUAN JAMES JA’WUAN in 2011, when the Tennessee offensive offensive when the Tennessee in 2011, only 18 sacks, the third- line allowed and trailing in the SEC total lowest less was only LSU and Alabama. This when op total, than half of the 2010 41 UT sacked ponents times. one senior, start to slated are Vols and one sophomore. juniors, three look at a position-by-position Here’s line: UT offensive the 2012 lard started 12 games for Tennessee Tennessee 12 games for started lard six at the last including ago, a year six at the first starting after center every has started Bullard left guard. joining after game of his UT career Notre from the squad as a transfer freshman Redshirt ago. Dame a year as the backup is listed Mack Crowder early en- the position, and the 2011 at a year redshirted Bristol from rollee a game. not appear in ago and did who has started Junior James Stone, in his Tennes center 13 games at All- a Freshman and was see career could multiple sources, American by position. the center also see time at games for 25 consecutive started left tackle but will move at Tennessee position man the left guard inside to on As the lone senior starter in 2012. will again Thomas line, the offensive on the as the elder statesman serve non- the lone as he was line this year, ago. on the line a year sophomore are and James Stone Fulton Zach ------1L 1L Sq. Sq. 1L 3L 1L Sq. RS RS RS 2L 2L 2L 1L Sq. Sq. Sr. Jr. Jr. Jr. Jr. Sr. So. So. Sr. Jr. Fr. So. Fr. Jr. So. Fr. So. UTSPORTS.COM // @VOL_FOOTBALL ON TWITTER @VOL_FOOTBALL // UTSPORTS.COM All five Tennessee offensive line offensive Tennessee All five Two years ago, head coach Derek Derek head coach ago, years Two Mychal Rivera returns as the as returns Rivera Mychal also Downs Brendan Sophomore Justin Meredith (Anderson, S.C.) S.C.) (Anderson, Meredith Justin Dallas Thomas Dallas Thomas Fulton Zach James Ja’Wuan James Stone Bullard Alex Darin Gooch Jackson Marcus Richardson Antonio Anderson Carson Collier Brock Mack Crowder Gilliam Jacob Kerbyson Kyler Isaac Mobley Pair Marques Alan Posey

starters return from one of seven one of seven from return starters did not start that units in the nation season and has utilized a senior last true fresh from 31 starts a combined Dooley inherited an offensive line an offensive inherited Dooley three had made a combined that then-senior Jar all by starts, career season, the 2012 Entering Shaw. rod as greatly, number has increased that features line corps offensive the Vols’ 106 for combined who have players and James (Ja’Wuan starts career Fulton, 25 each; Zach Dallas Thomas, 12; Bullard, 15; Alex 18; James Stone, Jackson, 5). Darin Gooch, 6; Marcus seasons. This two the last men over build on the divi- will hope to group experience increased dends paid by OFFENSIVE LINE (16) Returning (1) Lost Lettermen JerQuari Schofield starter at tight end for Tennessee Tennessee end for tight at starter the for all 12 contests starting after native California The ago. a year Vols and 344 yards for 29 passes caught a career- including one touchdown, Geor against receiving high 85 yards end position, and the tight at returns will also see time at native the Bristol passes three caught fullback. Downs in playing ago, a year 34 yards for in the win games and starting eight re one of four He was Buffalo. over gia and a six-catch game against Cin game against gia and a six-catch UT a by the most marked that cinnati in 2007. Brown Chris end since tight given the Big Lick Award, of cipients to spring practice annually following play who consistently players the Vol toughness. physical with the most in January and an early enrollee was end po the tight mix at in the figures sition as well. - - - 1L 1L Sq. 2L HS So. Sr. So. So. Fr. The Vols return two electrifying electrifying two return Vols The of the games 2011 two Hunter’s and Rogers Hunter ago, A year and se- letterman Three-year corps receiving Vols 2012 The Cameron Clear Cameron Mychal Rivera Rivera Mychal Downs Brendan Summers Dakota Meredith Justin

Lettermen Lost (1) Lost Lettermen TIGHT END (3) Returning Additions (1) Additions options at receiver in juniors Justin Justin in juniors receiver at options Rogers Rogers. and Da’Rick Hunter ago a year honors earned All-SEC with leading the conference after second and ranking receptions 67 also while receiving yards with 1,040 His passes. nine touchdown catching the sev marked yards receiving 1,040 in season receiving 1,000-yard enth the seventh- and marked UT history in a single season in Tennessee most history. prolific the most among season rank or any of Tennessee in the history averaging other school, as he was game follow per receiving yards 151 302 for 16 catches ing a combined on ACL his right tearing before yards of the Florida game series the first who is fully Hunter, September. last - a stand and primed for recovered 22.4 out junior season, is averaging and has his career for per catch yards 15 career in touchdowns nine scored games played. duo UT receiving became the first in the 10 receptions least at post to the feat accomplishing same game, Sep in Cincinnati over win in a 45-23 2011. tember the to also returns Rogers nior Zach Rogers in 2012. corps UT receiving and yards 189 for 14 passes caught in 36 and ago, a year a touchdown the Nashville games played, career yards 415 for has 31 receptions native touchdowns. and two - newcom promising also includes five transfer including junior college ers, the who was Patterson, Cordarrelle prospect receiving junior college top and multiple sources by in the nation and 15 yards 924 for passes 61 caught Hutchinson at year last touchdowns are true freshmen Four CC. (Kan.) the Vols mix for also in the receiving Blanc this season, including Cody (Jackson, Bowles Drae (Knoxville), Ga.), (Norcross, Jason Croom Tenn.), Fla.). (Orlando, Howard and Alton GENERAL

listed as co-starters at right guard. rice Couch. Bohannon moves to out- transfer recorded seven sacks and Fulton has started 17 games, includ- side linebacker in 2012, but the other five tackles for loss for Gulf Coast ing the last 15 consecutive since his four remain and will play pivotal roles (Miss.) CC a year ago. freshman year in 2010, while the ver- on the defensive line in 2012. A trio of players, Couch, Hood, satile Stone has the ability to help the One key item on the agenda for and Clark, could earn the starting nod Vols at multiple positions on the of- the UT defensive line is replacing the at the other tackle position. Couch fensive line. production of departed senior and played in all 12 games on the de- Tackle: Junior Ja’Wuan James current Denver Bronco Malik Jackson, fensive line a year ago, starting four has started all 25 games of his college who recorded 56 tackles, 11 tackles games and recording 37 tackles, 6.0 career for Tennessee, and he returns for loss, and 2.0 sacks for the Vols en tackles for loss, and 1.5 sacks. Couch to assume the right tackle position he route to First Team All-SEC honors. recorded a combined 11 tackles in the has held since he stepped on campus. Tennessee also loses four-year letter- last two games of the 2011 campaign. An All-SEC Freshman selection in man Ben Martin from the defensive Hood started eight games for the 2010, James is joined by sophomore line corps. Vols on the defensive line a year ago, Antonio Richardson, who is slated to While the Vols will be multiple and in addition to a solid effort in anchor the offensive line from the left on defense and employ a variety of stopping the run, he recorded eight tackle position after appearing in 12 fronts, Smith is slated as the starter at tackles and one sack. Clark’s strong games a true freshman. Richardson, a one of the end positions and started performance in the spring vaulted mammoth tackle at 6-6, 332 was the eight games for the Vols in 2011, re- him into consideration for playing state of Tennessee’s top prospect in cording 35 tackles and 7.5 tackles time on the interior of the defensive 2011 and is expected to make giant for loss. The versatile Smith is joined line. strides this fall. at one end position by sophomore Juniors Joseph Ayres and Corey Backups on the offensive line in- Jordan Williams, who recorded four Miller and sophomore Allan Carson clude sophomore Marcus Jackson, tackles and one sack in nine games return to provide depth and experi- currently slated as the backup at left played as a true freshman a year ago. ence on the defensive line. Other guard after starting five games at Marlon Walls is listed as the other newcomers on the defensive line the position and earning selection to starter at defensive end, and the Mis- include defensive tackle and JUCO both the Freshman All-SEC and mul- sissippi native played in all 12 games transfer Daniel McCullers (Raleigh, tiple Freshman All-American teams in a year ago, starting four. Walls posted NC; Georgia Military College) and 2011. A trio of redshirt freshmen also 22 tackles, 3.0 tackles for loss, and a pair of true freshmen in Danny will serve as backups on the offensive one sack and tied a career high with O’Brien (Flint, Mich.) and Trent Taylor line, including Kyler Kerbyson at tack- four tackles against South Carolina. (Lakeland, Fla.). le, Mack Crowder at center, and Alan Redshirt freshman Trevarris Sauls- Posey at right tackle. berry, a native of Gainesville, Fla., is LINEBACKERS Two other returning offensive listed as Walls’ backup. Returning (15) linemen on the roster who played for On the interior, Steven Fowlkes Willie Bohannon Sr. 3L the Vols in 2011 include senior Carson and Darrington Sentimore are listed Nigel Mitchell-Thornton Sr. 3L Anderson and sophomore Marques as co-starters at one tackle position. Raiques Crump Jr. 2L Pair. Fowlkes, who did not play in 2011, Channing Fugate Jr. 2L performed well in spring practice and Herman Lathers Sr. 2L DEFENSIVE LINE joined Gregory Clark as the recipients John Propst Jr. 2L Returning (9) of the Andy Spiva Award, given an- Dontavis Sapp Jr. 2L Joseph Ayres Sr. 2L nually by the coaching staff to the Jacques Smith Jr. 2L Corey Miller Jr. 2L defensive surprise of the spring. A.J. Johnson So. 1L Marlon Walls Jr. 2L Fowlkes’ emergence coincides with Greg King Jr. 1L Allan Carson So. 1L Sentimore’s arrival, as the JUCO Curt Maggitt So. 1L Maurice Couch Jr. 1L Daniel Hood Jr. 1L Jordan Williams So. 1L Gregory Clark So. Sq. Trevarris Saulsberry Fr. RS

Additions (4) Daniel McCullers So. JC Danny O’Brien Fr. HS Darrington Sentimore Jr. JC Trent Taylor Fr. HS

Lettermen Lost (2) Malik Jackson Sr. 2L Ben Martin Sr. 4L

The Tennessee defensive line re- turns five players who started games at the position a year ago, including Jacques Smith, Willie Bohannon, Daniel Hood, Marlon Walls and Mau- A.J. JOHNSON

6 TENNESSEE FOOTBALL // 2012 RECORD BOOK GENERAL STAFF PLAYERS REVIEW HISTORY HONORS VOLMANAC RECORDS 7 ------4L HS HS HS HS 1L Fr. Fr. Fr. Fr. Sr. Jr. Sophomore Justin Coleman, who Coleman, Justin Sophomore The Vols also return an experi also return Vols The Deion Bonner Daniel Gray McNeil LaDarrell Thomas Tino Art Evans Izauea Lanier

Additions (4) Additions (2) Lost Lettermen head- in the secondary, group enced Prentiss letterman three-year lined by 25 the last who has started Waggner, is slat games. Waggner consecutive position one cornerback at start ed to broken in passes and led the team ago. a year defended up and passes interceptions career seven He owns tackles, and he earned and 111 career as a honors All-SEC Team Second Gor Junior Eric in 2010. sophomore for return don, whose an to the Vols vaulted a touchdown is listed Vanderbilt, win over overtime on the depth chart as Waggner’s and tackles 63 owns Gordon backup. in 23 games played interceptions four UT. seasons at two over in playing games while four started is the in 2011, all 12 as a true freshman posi the other cornerback at starter 10 tackles recorded tion. Coleman on spe extensively and also played letter Senior three-year cial teams. has started who Teague, Marsalis man seasons, three the last 21 games over this fall. cornerback at will also play 73 a combined has recorded Teague seasons af two the last tackles over - fol wide receiver from converting ter the 2009 campaign. lowing ------1L 1L 1L Sq. Sq. Sq. Sq. 3L 2L 3L RS 2L 2L 1L Sq. Sq. Sr. Jr. Jr. Sr. So. So. Jr. So. Jr. So. So. Jr. Fr. So. So. Sr. UTSPORTS.COM // @VOL_FOOTBALL ON TWITTER @VOL_FOOTBALL // UTSPORTS.COM Redshirt freshman Christian Har Christian freshman Redshirt linebackers added three Vols The Marsalis Teague Teague Marsalis Brewer Brent Eric Gordon Wilks Rod Coleman Justin Dallas Vincent Moore Byron Brian Randolph Alexander Corey Coombes Tyler Toney Jaron Naz Oliver Orta Geraldo Fairman Tyrin Michael Williams Prentiss Waggner Waggner Prentiss

DEFENSIVE BACKS (16) Returning CURT MAGGITT CURT with seasons in his three sacks total fullback Chan Converted the Vols. letterman a two-time ning Fugate, on spe extensively who also played and is linebacker to moves cial teams, Maggitt. to as the backup listed ACL a torn from ris is recovering and is in spring practice suffered middle at backup as Lathers’ listed who Junior John Propst, linebacker. in honors All-SEC earned Freshman the posi is also in the mix at 2010, who will contend tion. Other veterans time include senior Nigel playing for Rai and juniors Mitchell-Thornton King and Dontavis Greg ques Crump, Sapp. includ in February, on Signing Day Fla.), (Jacksonville, Bynum ing Kenny Ga.) and King (Dunwoody, Justin Ohio). (Akron, Lewis LaTroy - - - - - Sq. Sq. Sq. 4L 4L 3L 2L RS HS HS HS So. Sr. So. Fr. Fr. Sr. Sr. Sr. Sr. Fr. Fr. Entering the season, the line Entering Johnson set a UT record by being by a UT record Johnson set part of a dynamic Johnson was middle at start to slated Lathers, standouts three In addition to Michael Cantwell Cantwell Michael Fowlkes Steven Grieco Gregory Harris Christian Bynum Kenny Johnson Austin Daryl Vereen Storey Jake Shane Reveiz Justin King King Justin Lewis LaTroy

Additions (3) Additions (4) Lost Lettermen backer position returns perhaps the position returns backer and of experience combination best of standouts a trio led by production, and Johnson, Herman Lathers, in A.J. Maggitt. Curt - All-Ameri Freshman five named to 80 tackles, recording after can teams in freshmen among SEC the most a fresh for and the second-most 2011 only trailing man in school history, three Johnson recorded Eric Berry. 10-tackle games en route consecutive and he honors, All-SEC Freshman to true fresh one of only four also was in tackles two finish in the top men to ago. a year on his team ago that a year duo of true freshmen slated and both are included Maggitt, posi outside linebacker at start to also earned Maggitt tions in the fall. Freshman and All-SEC Freshman 3rd (Phil Steele, honors All-American a 56-tackle season to en route team) His loss. included 5.5 tackles for that third him tied for ranked tackle total and he recorded in 2011 on the Vols tackles in four seven a career-best games. season his senior enters linebacker, campaign with the 2011 missing after Lathers In 2010, ankle. a fractured with 75 on the Vols second ranked with 14th in the SEC tackles, ranking tackles per game in conference 7.5 skills, leadership games. Lathers’ and abilities mean his experience, the lineup should provide to return in the UT defense for a huge boost 2012. also has Tennessee start, to slated the linebacker depth at considerable Bohannon position. Senior Willie end posi the defensive from moves in all 12 games he played tion, where tackles, 27 ago and recorded a year and 1.5 sacks. He loss, 2.5 tackles for games of the three the last started 50 tackles and 4.5 season and owns GENERAL

PRENTISS WAGGNER Brian Randolph earned multiple Dallas shifts to the secondary for the Freshman All-American honors as 2012 season and will compete for well as selection to the Freshman playing time at the position. The Vols All-SEC squad as a freshman in 2011, also added four freshman defensive and he returns to man the free safety backs on Signing Day, including Tino DEVRIN YOUNG position. Randolph made 55 tackles Thomas (Memphis), Deion Bonner last season, the fifth-highest total on (Columbus, Ga.), Daniel Gray (Lau- The Vols return their primary spe- the Vols as well as the fifth-most by derdale Lakes, Fla.) and LaDarrell cialists from 2011, but competition at a true freshman in Tennessee history. McNeil (Dallas, Tex.). the positions remains fierce. Michael Senior Rod Wilks recorded a career- Palardy made 9-of-14 field goal at- best 26 tackles last season and is SPECIALISTS tempts a year ago, including a career- listed as Randolph’s backup at the Returning (5) best, 52-yarder against Alabama, and free safety position. Michael Palardy (PK/P) Jr. 2L he returns for this third season with Juniors Brent Brewer and Byron Matt Darr (P) So. 1L the Vols. Palardy will be challenged Moore will compete for the starting Derrick Brodus (PK/P) So. Sq. by sophomore Derrick Brodus, who nod at strong safety for the Vols. J.R. Carr (DS) Jr. Sq. was summoned less than one hour Brewer, who suffered a torn ACL in Andrew Henry (DS) So. Sq. before the Middle Tennessee game the South Carolina game and missed because of injuries to other kickers the last four games, has made 14 Additions (3) on the roster and converted all three starts over the last two years and George Bullock (PK) Fr. HS extra points and a 21-yard field goal. has recorded 54 tackles, including a Matt Giampapa (DS) So. Tr. True freshman George Bullock (Knox- team-best six in the win over Cincin- Nick Sharick (DS) Fr. HS ville) also will compete for playing nati last fall. Moore, a JUCO transfer time at the position. in 2011, played in 11 games during his Lettermen Lost (1) Sophomore Matt Darr averaged first season at UT in the nickel pack- Nick Guess (DS) Sr. 3L 38.1 yards per attempt as a freshman age and on special teams. last year and appeared in 11 games. Converted wide receiver Vincent Palardy serves as Darr’s primary competition and punted in six games in 2011 for a 36.8 average. Palardy is also slated to handle kickoff duties again this season, and the left-footed kicker booted six touchbacks for the Vols in 2011. The deep-snapping duties are slated to be handled by J.R. Carr, with Andrew Henry and Michigan State transfer Matt Giampapa also competing in the position. The holder position will be manned by either Justin Worley or Darr. Devrin Young finished third on the team in all-purpose yards in 2011 with 756 and returns as the primary kick and punt returner for the Vols. Young recorded 628 yards on kickoff returns, fifth-most in school history, and he also returned eight punts for BRIAN RANDOLPH 94 yards.

8 TENNESSEE FOOTBALL // 2012 RECORD BOOK GENERAL STAFF PLAYERS REVIEW HISTORY HONORS VOLMANAC RECORDS 9 - HYDROTHERAPY POOL HYDROTHERAPY Construction is ongoing and the initial phase of the and the initial phase of is ongoing Construction with the Brenda will join Center Training Football The football existing the the project, of completion Upon UTSPORTS.COM // @VOL_FOOTBALL ON TWITTER @VOL_FOOTBALL // UTSPORTS.COM - be fully com will project The in August. will open Center in the fall. pleted Sports Neyland-Thompson and Center Athletic Lawson to access direct student-athletes It will provide Center. field and Haslam Field, indoor football both the 120-yard fields. practice football outdoor two Tennessee’s will be Sports Center in the Neyland-Thompson space 110 athletic the approximately accommodate to renovated Athlet housed in Stokely currently employees department ics Center. Stokely must be vacated by December 2012. December by be vacated must Stokely ics Center. - - - WEIGHT ROOM TEAM MEETING ROOM VIRTUAL TOUR >>> TOUR VIRTUAL Tennessee’s state-of-the-art Football Training Center Center Training Football state-of-the-art Tennessee’s includes an amphi- building foot 145,000-square The up technological several building also features The Scan the QR code to the right with the right to Scan the QR code a video take smart phone to your 145,000 the future through tour - Cen Training Football foot square ter. FOOTBALL TRAINING CENTER SET TO OPEN TO SET CENTER TRAINING FOOTBALL of buildings functional modern and the most will be one of its kind. position meet offices, coaches room, team theater-style ing rooms, a dining hall, players’ lounge, a 7,000-square a 7,000-square lounge, players’ a dining hall, ing rooms, weight multi-level foot, a 22,000-square room, locker foot and hydrotherapy room training as a new as well room area. sys video delivery state-of-the-art including a grades, roomy, features locker The and coaches. players for tem outlets with electrical lockers and ventilated custom-built and iPods cellphones, like portable devices charging for laptops. GENERAL

 PRESEASON DEPTH CHART OFFENSE TE 81 Mychal Rivera 6-3 244 Sr.-RS 85 Brendan Downs 6-5 254 So. LT 74 Antonio Richardson 6-6 332 So. 77 Kyler Kerbyson 6-4 320 Fr.-RS LG 71 Dallas Thomas 6-5 310 Sr.-RS 68 Marcus Jackson 6-2 310 So. C 78 Alex Bullard 6-2 300 Jr.-RS 57 Mack Crowder 6-2 283 Fr.-RS RG 72 Zach Fulton 6-5 324 Jr. OR 64 James Stone 6-3 300 Jr. RT 70 Ja’Wuan James 6-6 323 Jr. 67 Alan Posey 6-5 321 Fr.-RS X 11 Justin Hunter 6-4 200 Jr. TBA Z 21 Da’Rick Rogers 6-3 206 Jr. 83 Zach Rogers 6-0 172 Sr. QB 8 Tyler Bray 6-6 215 Jr. 14 Justin Worley 6-4 213 So. TB 15 Marlin Lane 5-11 205 So. OR 20 Rajion Neal 5-11 211 Jr. OR 19 Devrin Young 5-8 172 So. FB 39 Ben Bartholomew 6-2 252 Sr.-RS Tyler Bray, who has 35 career TD passes, will lead UT’s offense in 2012. OR 85 Brendan Downs 6-5 254 So.

DEFENSE LE 55 Jacques Smith 6-2 244 Jr. 54 Jordan Williams 6-5 256 So. DT 90 Steven Fowlkes 6-5 255 Sr.-RS OR 94 Darrington Sentimore 6-2 288 Jr.-RS DT 44 Maurice Couch 6-2 299 Jr.-RS OR 76 Daniel Hood 6-4 292 Jr.-RS OR 93 Gregory Clark 6-2 323 So.-RS RE 58 Marlon Walls 6-2 285 Jr.-RS 96 Trevarris Saulsberry 6-4 285 Fr.-RS SLB 56 Curt Maggitt 6-3 240 So. 86 Willie Bohannon 6-2 253 Sr.-RS MLB 34 Herman Lathers 6-0 230 Sr.-RS 52 Christian Harris 6-1 226 Fr.-RS WLB 45 A.J. Johnson 6-2 240 So. 46 Channing Fugate 6-1 239 Jr. LCB 27 Justin Coleman 5-10 182 So. 10 Marsalis Teague 5-11 182 Sr. FS 37 Brian Randolph 6-0 195 So. 22 Rod Wilks 6-0 221 Sr.-RS SS 17 Brent Brewer 6-1 214 Jr. OR 3 Byron Moore 6-0 193 Jr.-RS RCB 23 Prentiss Waggner 6-2 182 Sr.-RS 24 Eric Gordon 5-9 190 Jr. As a freshman in 2011, A.J. Johnson was second on the Vols with 80 tackles.

SPECIAL TEAMS P 43 Matt Darr 6-1 213 So.-RS OR 1 Michael Palardy 5-11 177 Jr. PK 1 Michael Palardy 5-11 177 Jr. OR 26 Derrick Brodus 5-11 188 So.-RS KOS 1 Michael Palardy 5-11 177 Jr. 26 Derrick Brodus 5-11 188 So.-RS DS 53 J.R. Carr 5-10 224 Jr.-RS 57 Andrew Henry 6-2 212 So. H 14 Justin Worley 6-4 213 So. OR 43 Matt Darr 6-1 213 So.-RS PR 19 Devrin Young 5-8 172 So. 15 Marlin Lane 5-11 205 So. KR 19 Devrin Young 5-8 172 So. 15 Marlin Lane 5-11 205 So. Devrin Young’s 628 kickoff return yards in 2011 were the fifth-most in a single-season all-time at UT.

10 TENNESSEE FOOTBALL // 2012 RECORD BOOK GENERAL STAFF PLAYERS REVIEW HISTORY HONORS VOLMANAC RECORDS 11 DEFENSE (4) DL Malik Jackson DL Ben Martin Johnson LB Austin DB Izauea Lanier * - Indicates letters won letters * - Indicates SPECIALISTS (1) SPECIALISTS Nick Guess** DS Dallas Thomas leads UT’s offensive linemen and is one offensive leads UT’s Dallas Thomas letters. with three on offense players of three defensive Tennessee is one of four Waggner Prentiss letters. with three players OFFENSE (1) Poole TB Tauren UTSPORTS.COM // @VOL_FOOTBALL ON TWITTER @VOL_FOOTBALL // UTSPORTS.COM SPECIALISTS (1) SPECIALISTS Nick Guess** DS LOST (6) LOST Fullbacks (1) Fullbacks Ben Bartholomew*** (3) Tailbacks Rajion Neal** Marlin Lane* Young* Devrin Defensive Backs (9) Defensive Waggner*** Prentiss Teague*** Marsalis Brewer** Brent Eric Gordon** Wilks** Rod Coleman* Justin Dallas* Vincent Moore* Byron Brian Randolph* / DEFENSE (8) DB Art Evans**** Johnson**** LB Austin DL Ben Martin**** LB Daryl Vereen**** Storey*** LB Jake DL Malik Jackson** ** LB Shane Reveiz DB Izauea Lanier* Randolph Brian Teague DB Marsalis DEFENSE (7) Couch/ DL Maurice Daniel Hood Smith LB Jacques Johnson LB A.J. Maggitt LB Curt Waggner DB Prentiss Brewer DB Brent SPECIALISTS (2) SPECIALISTS (Placekicker/Punter) Michael Palardy** Darr*Matt (Punter) Linebackers (11) Linebackers Bohannon*** Willie Quarterbacks (2) Quarterbacks Bray** Tyler Worley* Justin (3) Receivers Wide Rogers*** Zach Hunter** Justin Da’Rick Rogers** Nigel Mitchell-Thornton*** Raiques Crump** Channing Fugate** Herman Lathers** John Propst** Sapp** Dontavis Smith** Jacques Johnson* A.J. King* Greg Maggitt* Curt STARTERS RETURNING/LOST STARTERS LETTERMEN RETURNING/LOST LETTERMEN Zach Rogers Zach   Def. Linemen (7) Def. Joseph Ayres** Miller** Corey Marlon Walls** Allan Carson* Couch* Maurice Daniel Hood* Williams* Jordan P Matt Darr P Matt PK Michael Palardy SPECIALISTS (2) SPECIALISTS OFFENSE (10) Rivera TE Mychal Dallas Thomas LT Jackson Marcus LG Bullard C Alex Fulton RG Zach James Ja’Wuan RT Hunter/ WR Justin WR Da’Rick Rogers Bray QB Tyler FB Ben Bartholomew RETURNING (19) TB Tauren Poole**** TB Tauren Anderson*** WR Anthony Simms** QB Matt Arnett* WR DeAnthony Clear* TE Cameron Eichholtz* WR Cory OL JerQuari Schofield* LOST (16) LOST OFFENSE (7) DEFENSE (27) Tight Ends (2) Ends Tight Rivera** Mychal Downs* Brendan (8) Linemen Off. Dallas Thomas*** Fulton** Zach James** Ja’Wuan James Stone** Bullard* Alex Darin Gooch* Jackson* Marcus Richardson* Antonio RETURNING (48) RETURNING (19) OFFENSE GENERAL

 NUMERICAL ROSTER

No. Name Pos. Ht. Wt. Cl. Exp Hometown (High School/Previous School) 1 Michael Palardy PK/P 5-11 177 Jr. 2L Coral Springs, Fla. (St. Thomas Aquinas) 2 Alton Howard WR 5-8 185 Fr. HS Orlando, Fla. (Edgewater) 2 Michael Williams DB 5-9 176 So. Sq. Knoxville, Tenn. (Bearden) 3 Byron Moore DB 6-0 193 Jr.-rs 1L Carson, Calif. (Narbonne/Los Angeles Harbor CC) 3 Tyler Drummer WR 6-1 172 Jr. Sq. Powell, Tenn. (Powell/Univ. of The Cumberlands [Ky.]) 4 LaTroy Lewis LB 6-4 238 Fr. HS Akron, Ohio (Archbishop Hoban) 5 Davante Bourque TB 6-1 210 Fr. HS Crowley, La. (Crowley) 6 Vincent Dallas DB 5-11 187 So. 1L Ellenwood, Ga. (Cedar Grove) 7 Drae Bowles WR 6-0 202 Fr. HS Jackson, Tenn. (Jackson Christian) 7 Corey Alexander DB 5-5 161 Sr. Sq. Gallatin, Tenn. (Station Camp/Pittsburgh) 8 Tyler Bray QB 6-6 215 Jr. 2L Kingsburg, Calif. (Kingsburg) 9 Daniel Gray DB 5-11 175 Fr. HS Lauderdale Lakes, Fla. (Boyd Anderson) 10 Marsalis Teague DB 5-11 182 Sr. 3L Paris, Tenn. (Henry County) 11 Justin Hunter WR 6-4 200 Jr. 2L Virginia Beach, Va. (Ocean Lakes) 12 Nathan Peterman QB 6-2 226 Fr. HS Fruit Cove, Fla. (Bartram Trail) 13 Naz Oliver DB 5-10 179 Jr.-rs Sq. Jersey City, N.J. (Saint Peter’s Prep) 13 Patrick Ashford QB 6-0 201 So. Tr. Morristown, Tenn. (Morristown West/Carson-Newman) 14 Justin Worley QB 6-4 213 So. 1L Rock Hill, S.C. (Northwestern) 15 Marlin Lane TB 5-11 205 So. 1L Daytona Beach, Fla. (Mainland) 15 Tyrin Fairman DB 5-8 180 So. Sq. Monmouth Junction, N.J. (South Brunswick) 17 Brent Brewer DB 6-1 214 Jr. 2L Tyrone, Ga. (Sandy Creek) 17 Joe Stocstill QB 6-2 220 Fr. HS Lewisburg, Tenn. (Cornersville) 18 Jason Croom WR 6-5 232 Fr. HS Norcross, Ga. (Norcross) 19 Devrin Young TB 5-8 172 So. 1L Knoxville, Tenn. (Bearden) 19 Tyler Coombes DB 6-0 195 Jr. Sq. Lebanon, Tenn. (Wilson Central) 20 Rajion Neal TB 5-11 211 Jr. 2L Fayetteville, Ga. (Sandy Creek) 21 Da’Rick Rogers WR 6-3 206 Jr. 2L Calhoun, Ga. (Calhoun) 22 Rod Wilks DB 6-0 221 Sr.-rs 2L Smyrna, Tenn. (Smyrna) 22 Reggie Juin TB 5-7 171 Jr. Sq. Conyers, Ga. (Heritage/Tusculum College) 23 Prentiss Waggner DB 6-2 182 Sr.-rs 3L Clinton, La. (Clinton) 24 Eric Gordon DB 5-9 190 Jr.-rs 2L Nashville, Tenn. (Hillsboro) 24 Deanthonie Summerhill TB 5-9 201 Jr. Sq. Tuscumbia, Ala. (Deshler) 25 Quenshaun Watson TB 5-9 175 Fr. HS Athens, Ga. (Clarke Central) 26 Derrick Brodus PK/P 5-11 188 Jr. Sq. Maryville, Tenn. (Alcoa) 26 Geraldo Orta DB 6-0 179 Fr.-rs RS Valdosta, Ga. (Lowndes) 27 Justin Coleman DB 5-10 182 So. 1L Brunswick, Ga. (Brunswick) 28 Deion Bonner DB 5-10 178 Fr. HS Columbus, Ga. (Carver) 29 Tom Smith TB 5-11 213 So. Sq. Apopka, Fla. (Apopka) 30 Alden Hill TB 6-1 219 Fr. HS Alliance, Ohio (Marlington) 30 Max Arnold DB 5-11 186 So. Sq. McKenzie, Tenn. (McKenzie) 31 Tino Thomas DB 6-0 199 Fr. HS Memphis, Tenn. (Melrose) 33 LaDarrell McNeil DB 6-1 195 Fr. HS Dallas, Texas (Wilmer-Hutchins) 34 Herman Lathers LB 6-0 230 Sr.-rs 2L Baton Rouge, La. (Scotlandville) 35 Jaron Toney DB 5-10 188 Jr. Sq. Alcoa, Tenn. (Alcoa) 36 Cody Blanc WR 6-3 202 Fr. HS Knoxville, Tenn. (Central) 37 Brian Randolph DB 6-0 195 So. 1L Kennesaw, Ga. (Kell) 38 Justin King LB 6-2 225 Fr. HS Dunwoody, Ga. (Dunwoody) 39 Ben Bartholomew FB 6-2 252 Sr.-rs 3L Nashville, Tenn. (Montgomery Bell Academy) 39 Michael Cantwell LB 5-11 208 So. Sq. Morristown, Tenn. (Morristown West) 40 Raiques Crump LB 6-1 218 Jr. 2L Adamsville, Ala. (Minor) 41 Dontavis Sapp LB 6-2 224 Jr. 2L Valdosta, Ga. (Valdosta) 42 Nigel Mitchell-Thornton LB 6-1 250 Sr. 3L Stone Mountain, Ga. (Stephenson) 43 Matt Darr P 6-1 213 So.-rs 1L Bakersfield, Calif. (Frontier) 43 Dakota Summers TE 6-3 235 Jr. Sq. Camden, Tenn. (Central) 44 Maurice Couch DL 6-2 299 Jr.-rs 1L Orlando, Fla. (Orlando Edgewater/Garden City (Kan.) CC) 45 A.J. Johnson LB 6-2 240 So. 1L Gainesville, Ga. (Gainesville) 45 Austin Bolen FB 5-11 211 Jr. Sq. Knoxville, Tenn. (Farragut) 46 Channing Fugate LB 6-1 239 Jr. 2L Jackson, Ky. (Breathitt County) 47 John Propst LB 6-0 225 Jr. 2L Hoover, Ala. (Hoover) 48 Greg King LB 6-2 239 Jr.-rs 1L Memphis, Tenn. (Melrose)

12 TENNESSEE FOOTBALL // 2012 RECORD BOOK GENERAL STAFF PLAYERS REVIEW HISTORY HONORS VOLMANAC RECORDS 13 Raleigh, N.C. (Southeast Raleigh/Georgia Military College) Raleigh/Georgia (Southeast Raleigh, N.C. Olive Branch, Miss. (Olive Branch/Hargrave [Va.] Mil. Acad.) [Va.] Branch/Hargrave (Olive Miss. Branch, Olive St.) of Jackson School/Michigan (Univ. Tenn. Jackson, UTSPORTS.COM // @VOL_FOOTBALL ON TWITTER @VOL_FOOTBALL // UTSPORTS.COM Tr. 1L Sq. (West) Tenn. Knoxville, 1L Ala. (Oxford) Oxford, 1L Beach) (Vero Beach, Fla. Vero 1L Beach, Fla. (Dwyer) Palm West Sq. Camp) (Station Gallatin, Tenn. 1L HS) (Tennessee Tenn. Bristol, Sq. Del. (Del Mar) Del Mar, 1L Fla. (Gainesville) Gainesville, 1L JC) [Calif.] (McQueen/Butte Nev. Reno, 2L McCallie) (Chattanooga Tenn. Knoxville, 3L Lipscomb) (David Tenn. Nashville, Sq. Torrance) (South Calif. Lomita, HS Worthington) (Thomas Ohio Columbus, HS Gibson) Fla. (Lake Lakeland, HS Hanna) (T.L. S.C. Anderson, HS Catholic) Mich. (Powers Flint, HS (West) Tenn. Knoxville, HS Fla. (Raines) Jacksonville, 2L Ill. (Homewood-Flossmoor) Homewood, 2L Ga. (North Gwinnett) Suwanee, 2L (Maplewood) Tenn. Nashville, Sq. (Farragut) Tenn. Knoxville, Sq. Academy) (Brentwood Tenn. Joelton, 2L (Byrnes) S.C. Wellford, JC CC) [Kan.] (Northwestern/Hutchinson Hill, S.C. Rock Sq. (Ensworth) Tenn. Nashville, 2L (Ooltewah) Tenn. Ooltewah, Sq. (Farragut) Tenn. Knoxville, Sq. (Oneida) Oneida, Tenn. JC Sr. So. Jr. So. Jr. So. So. So. So. Fr. Jr. Sr. Jr. Jr. Jr. Sr. Jr. So. Jr. So. Fr. Jr. Jr. (Pearl-Cohn) Tenn. Nashville, Jr. Fr. Fr. Fr. Jr. So. Fr. Sr. So.

Fr.-rs RS Catholic) (Knoxville Tenn. Knoxville, Sr.-rs 2L of the Canyons) (Birmingham/College Calif. Valencia,

Fr.-rs RS Ga. (Etowah) Woodstock,

Jr.-rs 1L Catholic) (Knoxville Tenn. Knoxville, Cl. Exp School) School/Previous (High Hometown Sr.-rs Sq. Ga. (Banneker) Park, College

So.-rs Sq. Ga. (Northside) Robins, Warner Sr.-rs 3L Ala. (Blount) Mobile,

Fr.-rs RS Central) Ga. (Clarke Athens, So.-rs Sq. (Sumter) S.C. Sumter,

332 324 320 323 323 321 240 273 287 321 292 320 268 257 172 253 255 323 226 244 244 377 Wt. 239 246 224 288 283 Fr.-rs RS HS) (Tennessee Tenn. Bristol, 310 212 285 Jr.-rs 2L 300 Jr.-rs 1L Dame) Notre Academy/ (Brentwood Tenn. Franklin, 288 Jr.-rs JC CC/Alabama) Coast La. (Destrahan/Gulf Norco, 288 304 300 205

280 Sr.-rs Sq. Ala. (Florence) Florence, 186

6-2 6-1 6-1 6-2 6-2 6-3 6-2 6-2 6-1 6-3 6-3 6-2 6-2 6-3 6-1 6-3 6-2 6-2 6-2 6-2 6-1 6-2 6-3 6-2 6-1 6-4 228 6-0 5-10 OL OL 6-5 DL DL OL 6-5 LB DS DL DS OL OL 6-5 DL 6-4 OL OL DL WR WR 6-0 WR TE 6-0 180 6-4 222 DL mar-SAL-iss RAY-zhon DAY-rick her-AHL-doe don-TAY-viss RYE-kwez JOCK-kwez muh-JIT Pos. Pos. Ht. DS DS Name Allan Carson James Ja’Wuan OL 6-6 Ayres Joseph Gilliam Jacob DL OL 6-4 O’Brien Danny DL Nick Sharick Grieco Gregory LB 5-10 220 Clark Gregory DL Collier Brock Bullock George PK 6-0 198 Smith Jacques LB Alan Posey Daniel Hood Bullard Alex Carter Jacob Ellis Alex Carr J.R. Harris Christian LB Darin Gooch Fulton Zach Mack Crowder Henry Andrew OL Richardson Antonio OL 6-6 Bynum Kenny LB Dallas Thomas Isaac Mobley OL 6-5 310 Sr.-rs 3L La. (Scotlandville) Rouge, Baton 74 73 72 71 71 70 68 69 Jackson Marcus OL 57 57 58 Marlon Walls 60 Anderson Carson 65 65 OL 66 67 Pair Marques 77 78 Kerbyson Kyler 80 Miller 80 Corey OL West Dylan 6-4 84 85 Patterson Cordarrelle 86 Downs Brendan WR 87 Bohannon Willie 87 90 TE LB Fowlkes 93 Steven 6-5 94 254 Sentimore Darrington DL DL 6-5 STAFF COACHING Derrick Ansley Coordinator, Sal Sunseri – Defensive Coordinator. – Offensive Jim Chaney – Head Coach, Dooley Derek – Running Backs, Darin Graham Jay – Safeties, Ends, Josh Conklin – Special Teams/Tight Charlie Coiner – Cornerbacks, of – Director McKeefery Ron Line, Sam– Offensive Pittman Line, – Defensive John Palermo Receivers, – Wide Hinshaw & Conditioning Strength GUIDE PRONUNCIATION Teague 10-Marsalis 99 Taylor Trent 20-Rajion Neal 21-Da’Rick Rogers Orta 26-Geraldo Sapp 41-Dontavis 46-Channing Fugate 50-Raiques Crump Smith 55-Jacques Maggitt 56-Curt FEW-get Patterson 84-Cordarrelle core-DARE-uhl 56 Maggitt Curt 59 64 James Stone 76 79 81 82 Rivera Mychal 83 Meredith Justin Rogers Zach TE TE 6-5 223 95 96 Saulsberry 97 Trevarris 98 DL Daniel McCullers 6-4 285 DL Fr.-rs RS 6-6 Fla. (Gainesville) Gainesville, 51 52 53 54 55 Williams Jordan DL 6-5 256 59 No. 50 Giampapa Matt GENERAL

 ALPHABETICAL ROSTER

No. Name Pos. Ht. Wt. Cl. Exp Hometown (High School/Previous School) 7 Corey Alexander DB 5-5 161 Sr. Sq. Gallatin, Tenn. (Station Camp/Pittsburgh) 60 Carson Anderson OL 6-1 280 Sr.-rs Sq. Florence, Ala. (Florence) 30 Max Arnold DB 5-11 186 So. Sq. McKenzie, Tenn. (McKenzie) 13 Patrick Ashford QB 6-0 201 So. Tr. Morristown, Tenn. (Morristown West/Carson-Newman) 65 Joseph Ayres DL 6-3 273 Sr. 2L Knoxville, Tenn. (Chattanooga McCallie) 39 Ben Bartholomew FB 6-2 252 Sr.-rs 3L Nashville, Tenn. (Montgomery Bell Academy) 36 Cody Blanc WR 6-3 202 Fr. HS Knoxville, Tenn. (Central) 86 Willie Bohannon LB 6-2 253 Sr.-rs 3L Mobile, Ala. (Blount) 45 Austin Bolen FB 5-11 211 Jr. Sq. Knoxville, Tenn. (Farragut) 28 Deion Bonner DB 5-11 178 Fr. HS Columbus, Ga. (Carver) 5 Davante Bourque TB 6-1 210 Fr. HS Crowley, La. (Crowley) 7 Drae Bowles WR 6-0 202 Fr. HS Jackson, Tenn. (Jackson Christian) 8 Tyler Bray QB 6-6 215 Jr. 2L Kingsburg, Calif. (Kingsburg) 17 Brent Brewer DB 6-1 214 Jr. 2L Tyrone, Ga. (Sandy Creek) 26 Derrick Brodus PK/P 5-11 188 Jr. Sq. Maryville, Tenn. (Alcoa) 78 Alex Bullard OL 6-2 300 Jr.-rs 1L Franklin, Tenn. (Brentwood Academy/Notre Dame) 97 George Bullock PK 6-1 198 Fr. HS Knoxville, Tenn. (West) 51 Kenny Bynum LB 6-1 246 Fr. HS Jacksonville, Fla. (Raines) 39 Michael Cantwell LB 5-11 208 So. Sq. Morristown, Tenn. (Morristown West) 53 J.R. Carr DS 5-10 224 Sr. Sq. Lomita, Calif. (South Torrance) 69 Allan Carson DL 6-1 323 So. 1L Oxford, Ala. (Oxford) 87 Jacob Carter WR 6-0 180 Jr. Sq. Nashville, Tenn. (Ensworth) 93 Gregory Clark DL 6-2 323 So.-rs Sq. Warner Robins, Ga. (Northside) 27 Justin Coleman DB 5-10 182 So. 1L Brunswick, Ga. (Brunswick) 79 Brock Collier OL 6-3 268 Jr. Sq. Joelton, Tenn. (Brentwood Academy) 19 Tyler Coombes DB 6-0 195 Jr. Sq. Lebanon, Tenn. (Wilson Central) 44 Maurice Couch DL 6-2 299 Jr.-rs 1L Orlando, Fla. (Orlando Edgewater/Garden City [Kan.] CC) 18 Jason Croom WR 6-5 232 Fr. HS Norcross, Ga. (Norcross) 57 Mack Crowder OL 6-2 283 Fr.-rs RS Bristol, Tenn. (Tennessee HS) 40 Raiques Crump LB 6-1 218 Jr. 2L Adamsville, Ala. (Minor) 6 Vincent Dallas DB 5-11 187 So. 1L Ellenwood, Ga. (Cedar Grove) 43 Matt Darr P 6-1 213 So.-rs 1L Bakersfield, Calif. (Frontier) 85 Brendan Downs TE 6-5 254 So. 1L Bristol, Tenn. (Tennessee HS) 3 Tyler Drummer WR 6-1 172 Jr. Sq. Powell, Tenn. (Powell/Univ. of The Cumberlands [Ky.]) 87 Alex Ellis TE 6-4 222 So. Sq. Del Mar, Del. (Del Mar) 15 Tyrin Fairman DB 5-8 180 So. Sq. Monmouth Junction, N.J. (South Brunswick) 90 Steven Fowlkes DL 6-5 255 Sr.-rs Sq. College Park, Ga. (Banneker) 46 Channing Fugate LB 6-1 239 Jr. 2L Jackson, Ky. (Breathitt County) 72 Zach Fulton OL 6-5 324 Jr. 2L Homewood, Ill. (Homewood-Flossmoor) 50 Matt Giampapa DS 6-0 239 So. Tr. Jackson, Tenn. (Univ. of Jackson/Michigan St.) 65 Jacob Gilliam OL 6-4 287 Jr. Sq. Knoxville, Tenn. (Farragut) 73 Darin Gooch OL 6-2 288 Sr. 1L Reno, Nev. (McQueen/Butte [Calif.] JC) 24 Eric Gordon DB 5-9 190 Jr.-rs 2L Nashville, Tenn. (Hillsboro) 9 Daniel Gray DB 5-11 170 Fr. HS Lauderdale Lakes, Fla. (Boyd Anderson) 59 Gregory Grieco LB 5-10 220 Jr. Sq. Knoxville, Tenn. (Farragut) 52 Christian Harris LB 6-1 226 Fr.-rs RS Woodstock, Ga. (Etowah) 57 Andrew Henry DS 6-2 212 So. Sq. Gallatin, Tenn. (Station Camp) 30 Alden Hill TB 6-1 219 Fr. HS Alliance, Ohio (Marlington) 76 Daniel Hood DL 6-4 292 Jr.-rs 1L Knoxville, Tenn. (Knoxville Catholic) 2 Alton Howard WR 5-8 185 Fr. HS Orlando, Fla. (Edgewater) 11 Justin Hunter WR 6-4 200 Jr. 2L Virginia Beach, Va. (Ocean Lakes) 68 Marcus Jackson OL 6-2 310 So. 1L Vero Beach, Fla. (Vero Beach) 70 Ja’Wuan James OL 6-6 323 Jr. 2L Suwanee, Ga. (North Gwinnett) 45 A.J. Johnson LB 6-2 240 So. 1L Gainesville, Ga. (Gainesville) 22 Reggie Juin TB 5-7 171 Jr. Sq. Conyers, Ga. (Heritage/Tusculum College) 77 Kyler Kerbyson OL 6-4 320 Fr.-rs RS Knoxville, Tenn. (Knoxville Catholic) 48 Greg King LB 6-2 239 Jr.-rs 1L Memphis, Tenn. (Melrose) 38 Justin King LB 6-2 225 Fr. HS Dunwoody, Ga. (Dunwoody) 15 Marlin Lane TB 5-11 205 So. 1L Daytona Beach, Fla. (Mainland) 34 Herman Lathers LB 6-0 230 Sr.-rs 2L Baton Rouge, La. (Scotlandville) 4 LaTroy Lewis LB 6-4 238 Fr. HS Akron, Ohio (Archbishop Hoban)

14 TENNESSEE FOOTBALL // 2012 RECORD BOOK GENERAL STAFF PLAYERS REVIEW HISTORY HONORS VOLMANAC RECORDS 15 Olive Branch, Miss. (Olive Branch/Hargrave [Va.] Military Aca.) [Va.] Branch/Hargrave (Olive Miss. Branch, Olive Raleigh, N.C. (Southeast Raleigh/Georgia Military College) Military Raleigh/Georgia (Southeast Raleigh, N.C. UTSPORTS.COM // @VOL_FOOTBALL ON TWITTER @VOL_FOOTBALL // UTSPORTS.COM 1L 1L Ga. (Kell) Kennesaw, (Pearl-Cohn) Tenn. Nashville, Sq. Fla. (Apopka) Apopka, 1L Sq. Fla. (Gainesville) Gainesville, (Bearden) Tenn. Knoxville, 1L 1L (Northwestern) Hill, S.C. Rock (Bearden) Tenn. Knoxville, 1L Fla. (Dwyer) Beach, Palm West Sq. (West) Tenn. Knoxville, HS (Cornersville) Tenn. Lewisburg, 3L (Henry County) Tenn. Paris, 3L Lipscomb) (David Tenn. Nashville, 3L Ga. Mountain, (Stephenson) Stone HS Gibson) Fla. (Lake Lakeland, HS (Melrose) Memphis, Tenn. HS Trail) Fla. (Bartram Cove, Fruit HS Worthington) Ohio (Thomas Columbus, HS Catholic) Mich. (Powers Flint, HS Central) Ga. (Clarke Athens, HS (Wilmer-Hutchins) HS Dallas, Texas Hanna) (T.L. S.C. Anderson, Sq. (Alcoa) Tenn. Alcoa, Sq. (Central) Tenn. Camden, 2L (Hoover) Ala. Hoover, 2L Ga. Calhoun, (Calhoun) 2L Ga. (Valdosta) Valdosta, 2L Sq. (Maplewood) Tenn. Nashville, Ala. (Deshler) Tuscumbia, 2L (Ooltewah) Tenn. Ooltewah, 2L JC Aquinas) Thomas Springs, Fla. (St. Coral CC) [Kan.] (Northwestern/Hutchinson Hill, S.C. Rock Sq. (Oneida) Oneida, Tenn. JC 2L (Byrnes) S.C. Wellford, 2L Ga. (Sandy Creek) Fayetteville, Fr. Sr. Fr. Jr. Jr. Jr. So. So. Jr. Sr. Jr. Jr.-rs JC So. Fr. Jr. Jr. Jr. Jr. Jr. Fr. Fr. Fr. CC/Alabama) Coast La.(Destrahan/Gulf Norco, Fr. Jr. So. So. So. So. So. Jr. Jr. So. Jr. Fr. Fr. Sr.

Sr.-rs 2L of the Canyons) (Birmingham/College Calif. Valencia,

Cl. Exp School) School/Previous (High Hometown

Jr.-rs 1L Angeles Harbor CC) (Narbonne/Los Calif. Carson, Jr.-rs Sq. Fr.-rs Prep) Peter’s (Saint N.J. City, Jersey RS Ga. (Lowndes) Valdosta,

Fr.-rs RS Central) Ga. (Clarke Athens, So.-rs Sq. (Sumter) S.C. Sumter,

235 195 332 244 172 224 201 321 244 179 179 321 226 175 176 172 Wt. 240 377 257 320 193 195 288 182 285 Sr.-rs 3L Jr.-rs 2L La. (Clinton) Clinton, 288 220

304

206 300 205

186 250

6-2 6-2 6-2 6-3 6-3 6-3 6-2 6-2 6-2 6-3 6-2 6-3 6-2 6-1 6-2 6-3 6-3 6-1 6-1 6-1 6-4 228 DL DB DB 6-0 199 5-10 DL 188 LB 6-0 225 WR 6-0 TB QB 5-11 OL 213 OL 6-5 DB DB 5-10 OL 6-0 6-5 DS WR DB 6-0 221 Sr.-rs 2L (Smyrna) Tenn. Smyrna, mar-SAL-iss RAY-zhon DAY-rick her-AHL-doe don-TAY-viss RYE-kwez JOCK-kwez muh-JIT Pos. Pos. Ht. LB DL DL DB TB 6-0 5-11 211 Name Summers Dakota TE O’Brien Danny DL Nick Sharick Orta Geraldo Summerhill Deanthonie TB 5-9 John Propst Smith Jacques LB Alan Posey Toney Jaron Brian Randolph DB 6-0 Richardson Antonio OL 6-6 Sapp Dontavis LB Dallas Thomas OL 6-5 310 Sr.-rs 3L La. (Scotlandville) Rouge, Baton Mobley Isaac 10 71 Teague Marsalis 31 35 Thomas Tino 23 DB Waggner Prentiss 5-11 182 DB 99 Taylor Trent 58 Marlon Walls 37 74 81 21 Rivera Mychal 83 Da’Rick Rogers 41 Rogers Zach 96 Saulsberry TE 94 Trevarris WR Sentimore Darrington DL DL 6-4 17 285 Fr.-rs 64 Joe Stocstill RS 24 James Stone Fla. (Gainesville) Gainesville, 43 47 29 Smith Tom 1 84 Michael Palardy 12 Patterson Cordarrelle 67 WR Peterman Nathan PK/P 5-11 QB 177 55 25 Quenshaun Watson TB 54 Williams Jordan 5-9 DL 6-5 256 20-Rajion Neal 21-Da’Rick Rogers Orta 26-Geraldo Sapp 41-Dontavis 46-Channing Fugate 50-Raiques Crump Smith 55-Jacques Maggitt 56-Curt FEW-get Patterson 84-Cordarrelle core-DARE-uhl 13 26 Naz Oliver 66 Pair Marques 59 80 22 West Dylan Wilks Rod 2 14 Michael Williams 19 Worley Justin Young Devrin STAFF COACHING DB Derrick Ansley Coordinator, Sal Sunseri – Defensive Coordinator. – Offensive Jim Chaney – Head Coach, Dooley Derek 5-10 – Running Backs, Darin Graham Jay – Safeties, Ends, Josh Conklin – Special Teams/Tight Charlie Coiner – Cornerbacks, QB of – Director McKeefery Ron Line, Sam– Offensive Pittman Line, – Defensive John Palermo Receivers, – Wide Hinshaw TB 6-4 & Conditioning Strength 213 5-8 GUIDE PRONUNCIATION Teague 10-Marsalis 98 Daniel McCullers DL 42 Nigel Mitchell-Thornton LB 6-6 3 Moore Byron 95 33 McNeil LaDarrell DB No. 56 Maggitt Curt 82 80 Meredith Justin Miller Corey 71 TE 20 6-5 Rajion Neal 223 GENERAL  GEOGRAPHICAL BREAKDOWN

VOLS REPRESENT 17 STATES ALABAMA (6) Kennesaw – Brian Randolph Rock Hill – Cordarrelle Patterson, Birmingham – Raiques Crump Norcoss - Jason Croom Justin Worley Florence – Carson Anderson Stone Mountain – Nigel Mitchell- Sumter – Marques Pair Hoover – John Propst Thornton Wellford – Corey Miller Mobile – Willie Bohannon Suwanee – Ja’Wuan James Oxford – Allan Carson Tyrone – Brent Brewer TENNESSEE (40) Tuscumbia - Deanthonie Summerhill Valdosta – Geraldo Orta, Dontavis Alcoa – Jaron Toney Sapp Bristol – Mack Crowder, Brendan CALIFORNIA (5) Warner Robins – Gregory Clark Downs Bakersfield – Matt Darr Woodstock – Christian Harris Camden – Dakota Summers Carson – Byron Moore Franklin – Alex Bullard Kingsburg – Tyler Bray ILLINOIS (1) Gallatin – Corey Alexander, Andrew Lomita – J.R. Carr Homewood – Zach Fulton Henry Valencia – Mychal Rivera Jackson - Drae Bowles, Matt KENTUCKY (1) Giampapa DELAWARE (1) Jackson – Channing Fugate Joelton – Brock Collier Del Mar – Alex Ellis Knoxville – Joseph Ayres, Cody (5) Blanc, Austin Bolen, George Bull- FLORIDA (13) Baton Rouge – Herman Lathers, ock, Jacob Gilliam, Gregory Grieco, Daniel Hood, Kyler Kerbyson, Isaac Apopka – Tom Smith Dallas Thomas Mobley, Michael Williams, Devrin Coral Springs – Michael Palardy Clinton – Prentiss Waggner Young Daytona Beach – Marlin Lane Crowley - Davante Bourque Lebanon – Tyler Coombes Fruit Cove – Nathan Peterman Norco – Darrington Sentimore Lewisburg - Joe Stocstill Gainesville – Trevarris Saulsberry, Maryville – Derrick Brodus Jordan Williams MISSISSIPPI (1) McKenzie – Max Arnold Jacksonville - Kenny Bynum Olive Branch – Marlon Walls Memphis – Greg King, Tino Thomas Lakeland – Trent Taylor Morristown – Patrick Ashford, Lauderdale Lakes - Daniel Gray NEVADA (1) Michael Cantwell Orlando – Maurice Couch, Alton Reno – Darin Gooch Nashville – Ben Bartholomew, Jacob Howard Carter, Eric Gordon, Antonio Rich- Vero Beach – Marcus Jackson NEW JERSEY (2) ardson, Zach Rogers, James Stone West Palm Beach – Curt Maggitt Jersey City – Naz Oliver Oneida - Dylan West Monmouth Junction – Tyrin Fairman Ooltewah – Jacques Smith GEORGIA (20) Paris - Marsalis Teague Athens- Alan Posey, Quenshaun OHIO (3) Powell – Tyler Drummer Watson Akron - LaTroy Lewis Smyrna – Rod Wilks Brunswick – Justin Coleman Alliance – Alden Hill Calhoun – Da’Rick Rogers Columbus - Nick Sharick TEXAS (1) College Park – Steven Fowlkes Dallas - LaDarrell McNeil Columbus - Deion Bonner Conyers – Reggie Juin NORTH CAROLINA (1) Dunwoody - Justin King Raleigh – Daniel McCullers VIRGINIA (1) Ellenwood – Vincent Dallas Virginia Beach – Justin Hunter Fayetteville - Rajion Neal SOUTH CAROLINA (5) Gainesville – A.J. Johnson Anderson – Justin Meredith

16 TENNESSEE FOOTBALL // 2012 RECORD BOOK GENERAL STAFF PLAYERS REVIEW HISTORY HONORS VOLMANAC RECORDS 17 Tr. 1L 1L Sq. Sq. 1L 1L 1L Sq. Sq. Sq. 1L Sq. Sq. Sq. 4L 4L 3L 2L 3L 3L 2L 4L 3L RS HS HS HS RS HS HS HS HS HS 2L 1L 2L 2L 1L Sq. Sq. 1L 2L Sq. Jr. So. Jr. So. So. Sr. So. Fr. Fr. Fr. Fr. Sr. Sr. Sr. Sr. Sr. Sr. Jr. Jr. Sr. So. So. Jr. So. Jr. So. Jr. Fr. So. So. Fr. Fr. Fr. Fr. Sr. Jr. Jr. So. So. Jr. So. So. Fr. Sr. Jacques Smith Jacques Johnson A.J. King Greg Maggitt Curt Michael Cantwell Fowlkes Steven Grieco Gregory Harris Christian Bynum Kenny King Justin Lewis LaTroy Johnson Austin Daryl Vereen Storey Jake Shane Reveiz Prentiss Waggner Waggner Prentiss Teague Marsalis Brewer Brent Eric Gordon Wilks Rod Coleman Justin Dallas Vincent Moore Byron Brian Randolph Alexander Corey Coombes Tyler Naz Oliver Orta Geraldo Fairman Tyrin Michael Williams Deion Bonner Daniel Gray McNeil LaDarrell Thomas Tino Art Evans Izauea Lanier (PK/P) Michael Palardy Darr (P) Matt (PK/P) Derrick Brodus (DS) Carr J.R. Henry (DS) Andrew Giampapa (DS) Matt Nick Sharick (DS) (DS) Nick Guess Additions (3) Additions (4) Lost Lettermen DEFENSIVE BACKS (15) Returning (4) Additions (2) Lost Lettermen SPECIALISTS (5) Returning (3) Additions Bullock (PK) Fr. George HS (1) Lost Lettermen 1L 1L Sq. Sq. 1L 1L 1L Sq. JC 1L Sq. 1L 3L 2L 3L 1L Sq. 2L 2L 4L 3L 2L RS RS RS RS HS HS HS 2L 2L 2L 2L 2L 2L 2L 1L Sq. Sq. 2L 2L 1L 1L JC Sr. Jr. Jr. Sr. Jr. Jr. Sr. Jr. Jr. Jr. Jr. Sr. So. So. Sr. Jr. Fr. So. Fr. Jr. So. Fr. So. Sr. Jr. Jr. So. Jr. Jr. So. So. Fr. So. Fr. Jr. Fr. Sr. Sr. Sr. Sr. So. So. Fr. So.

UTSPORTS.COM // @VOL_FOOTBALL ON TWITTER @VOL_FOOTBALL // UTSPORTS.COM ) Raiques Crump Raiques Crump Channing Fugate Herman Lathers John Propst Sapp Dontavis Nigel Mitchell-Thornton Willie Bohannon Willie Zach Fulton Fulton Zach James Ja’Wuan James Stone Bullard Alex Darin Gooch Jackson Marcus Richardson Antonio Anderson Carson Collier Brock Mack Crowder Gilliam Jacob Kerbyson Kyler Isaac Mobley Pair Marques Alan Posey JerQuari Schofield Joseph Ayres Miller Corey Marlon Walls Allan Carson Couch Maurice Daniel Hood Williams Jordan Clark Gregory Saulsberry Trevarris Daniel McCullers O’Brien Danny Sentimore Darrington Taylor Trent Malik Jackson Ben Martin Dallas Thomas Dallas Thomas Mychal Rivera Rivera Mychal Downs Brendan Summers Dakota Meredith Justin Clear Cameron LINEBACKERS (15) Returning Lettermen Lost (1) Lost Lettermen DEFENSIVE LINE (9) Returning (4) Additions (2 Lost Lettermen OFFENSIVE LINE (16) Returning TIGHT END TIGHT (3) Returning (1) Additions (1) Lost Lettermen Tr. Sq. Sq. Sq. Sq. Sq. Sq. 1L 1L 1L Sq. 4L 3L 3L 3L 2L HS HS HS HS HS HS HS 1L HS HS 2L 2L Sq. JC 1L 2L Sq. 2L Sr. So. So. So. Fr. Fr. Fr. Sr. So. Sr. Jr. Jr. So. Jr. So. Fr. Fr. Fr. Fr. Jr. Sr. Fr. Jr. Jr. So. So. Jr. Jr. So. So. Fr. So. Fr. Sr. POSITIONAL BREAKDOWN POSITIONAL  Tauren Poole Poole Tauren Tom Smith Tom Toney Jaron Bourque Davante Alden Hill Quenshaun Watson Deanthonie Summerhill Deanthonie Ben Bartholomew Ben Bartholomew Bolen Austin Rogers Zach Hunter Justin Da’Rick Rogers Carter Jacob Drummer Tyler Ellis Alex West Dylan Blanc Cody Bowles So. Drae Jason Croom Sq. Howard Alton Patterson Cordarrelle Anderson Anthony Arnett DeAnthony Eichholtz Cory Rajion Neal Marlin Lane Young Devrin Juin Reggie Tyler Bray Bray Tyler Worley Justin Max Arnold Peterman Nathan Ashford Patrick Joe Stocstill Joe Stocstill Simms Matt Letterwiners Lost (1) Lost Letterwiners Additions (3) Additions WIDE RECEIVER (7) Returning (5) Additions FULLBACK (2) Returning (3) Lost Lettermen TAILBACK (7) Returning QUARTERBACK (3) Returning Additions (3) Additions Lettermen Lost (1) Lost Lettermen GENERAL

 PRESEASON NOTEBOOK

-Ja’Wuan James (All-SEC second team) CAMPING OUT -Mychal Rivera (All-SEC third team) VOLS HEAD TO MILLIGAN COLLEGE -Dallas Thomas (All-SEC third team) -The University of Tennessee football team will spend a week of fall training camp away from campus, as the ATHLON ACCOLADES FOR TRIO Vols will train at Milligan College in Elizabethton, Tenn., -Athlon has placed Da’Rick Rogers on its All-SEC first from Aug. 9-15. Team. He is joined by Justin Hunter as a second team -“The week in East Tennessee will provide a unique op- receiver. portunity to build team unity and limit distractions,” said -Quarterback Tyler Bray is listed as the SEC third-team head football coach Derek Dooley. “The opportunity to signal caller. train away from campus also allows for a more efficient move into our new Football Training Center and will re- BLUE RIBBON HONORS DA’RICK ROGERS duce the wear and tear on our practice fields.” -Blue Ribbon’s preseason magazine selected Da’Rick Rog- -The timing of the week in Johnson City coincides with the ers as a first-team All-SEC selection. projected dates for moving all operations and offices of the football program into the new Football Training Cen- ter from the Neyland-Thompson Sports Center. With the STAFF ADDITIONS football team and most supporting units out of town, SAL SUNSERI - DEFENSIVE COORDINATOR the facilities staff will be able to complete the move in -Bringing a wealth of experience, Sal Sunseri was hired as a more efficient and organized manner and without the Tennessee’s defensive coordinator on Jan. 13, 2012. Sun- burden associated with having the team currently on- seri came to UT after working with Alabama’s lineback- site. ers the previous three seasons. -With a considerable reduction in the time spent on the -Sunseri spent 1994 as Illinois State’s defensive coordina- Haslam Field practice fields for seven days, there also is tor and also held the title at Alabama A&M from 1998-99, a greater probability that the fields will not have to be but has served in multiple roles on the defensive side resodded in October. of the ball. Before arriving at Alabama, Sunseri coached -“The decision to train off-campus this year is not only the ’ defensive line for seven seasons, driven by the factor of our move into our new Football including a trip to the Super Bowl in 2003. Training Center but also by the opportunity to maximize -In one of his 27 years of coaching experience, Sunseri the ability of our coaching staff to become further ac- worked alongside UT head coach Derek Dooley at LSU climated to one another and the team in a very con- in 2000. trolled environment,” said Vice Chancellor and Director -Sunseri, named the 2011 recruiter of the year by 247sports. of Athletics Dave Hart. “I support Derek’s decision and com, helped lead a defense at Alabama that finished feel strongly that we need to make this investment in first in total defense, rushing defense, passing defense our football program as we prepare to open our season and scoring defense in 2011. in Atlanta. This is a one-time situation, and there are no -For Sunseri’s full coaching career and bio, see page 29. plans to train off-site at any time in the future.” DERRICK ANSLEY - CORNERBACKS -Hired on Feb. 3, 2012, Derrick Ansley joins the Vols as cornerbacks coach from Central Florida, where he was PRESEASON HONORS recently named defensive backs coach following two PHIL STEELE HONORS SIX seasons as an assistant in the secondary at Alabama -Six Tennessee football student-athletes were selected to from 2010-11. Phil Steele’s 2012 Preseason All-SEC teams, including -Ansley helped lead an Alabama defense that led the na- first-team junior wide receiver Da’Rick Rogers, who was tion in total defense, scoring defense, rushing defense, also named to the publication’s preseason All-American passing defense and pass efficiency defense. second team. -Also coaching defensive backs for five seasons at -Wide receiver Justin Hunter (second team), defensive Huntingdon College, Ansley played collegiately at Troy back Prentiss Waggner (second team), offensive line- University, where he finished fifth in the nation with nine man Dallas Thomas (third team), linebacker A.J. John- interceptions in 2003. son (third team) and offensive lineman Ja’Wuan James -For Ansley’s full coaching career and bio, see page 30. (fourth team) were also honored. CHARLIE COINER - SPECIAL TEAMS/TIGHT ENDS LINDY’S TABS RECEIVERS 4TH-BEST IN NCAA -Charlie Coiner brings 27 years of coaching experience to -Lindy’s Preseason Annual named the Vols’ receiver corps the Vols, including nine at the NFL level. Coiner comes to the fourth-best in the nation, headed up by Da’Rick Rog- Tennessee from North Carolina, where he spent 2010 as ers and Justin Hunter. Lindy’s also pegged the offensive a defensive assistant. line as the 10th-best in the NCAA. -Before arriving at UNC, Coiner spent four seasons with -Here’s a look at the Individual Rankings: the and five with the . -Tyler Bray (Ninth-best QB, All-SEC third team, Stron- -Coiner also has SEC experience, coaching special teams gest arm in the SEC) at LSU in 1999 and at Vanderbilt from 1991-93. -Justin Hunter (Sixth-best WR, All-SEC first team, Most -For Coiner’s full coaching career and bio, see page 30. dangerous deep threat in the SEC, Fourth-best NFL tal- ent in the SEC) JOSH CONKLIN - SAFETIES -Da’Rick Rogers (11th-best WR, All-SEC second team) -After spending the last two seasons serving as the defen- -A.J. Johnson (12th-best OLB, All-SEC second team) sive coordinator and safeties coach at The Citadel, Josh Conklin was hired as Tennessee’s safeties coach.

18 TENNESSEE FOOTBALL // 2012 RECORD BOOK GENERAL STAFF PLAYERS REVIEW HISTORY HONORS VOLMANAC RECORDS 19 ------and 1998 Vols remain the last teams to repeat as SEC as SEC repeat to teams last the remain Vols and 1998 seven to Tennessee coached and Fulmer champions, seasons. titles in 16 Division Eastern SEC es selected to The National Football Foundation and Foundation Football National The to es selected people to so many are “There said Fulmer. Hall of Fame,” chil my and Vicky wife with my start thank, but it must much a lifestyle. us, but very a job for never It was dren. passion. my live me to a lot for sacrificed certainly They so hard who worked staff wonderful my to I am grateful their did They years. many for UT to so loyal and stayed our for and examples mentors great and were jobs well, young outstanding of the many am proud men. I young Ten to come us to trusted us. They for played men that rewarded us, and were for hard really worked nessee, There football. in modern Tennessee era with the best will be there that of special relationships hundreds are so much Joe Johnson and Doug I appreciate forever. and and guided opportunity me the who gave Dickey, are There the years. through me so well supported friends and wonderful fans, Tennessee loyal countless needed help to who helped us when we administrators, of proud I am certainly our program. build and maintain accom we of how as proud but I am just our record, plished or goals.” coach and he left UT winningest as the ning percentage, experi 10 years’ least with at football in major college Osborne as the only two Tom Joining Nebraska’s ence. game in each of their a bowl to lead a team to coaches a 98-41 to led the Vols Fulmer of coaching, 13 years first confer including during his final 11 seasons, four record the 1998 championship, title games and one SEC ence January bowls. eight and BCS Championship, timore Ravens. timore Alouettes. Montreal contracts: long snapper Nick Guess with the San Diego long snapper Nick Guess contracts: with the Carolina Poole running back Tauren Chargers, Simms with the New Matt and quarterback Panthers Jets. York came the Vols’ 330th all-time NFL Draft selection when selection 330th all-time NFL Draft came the Vols’ with the round chose him in the fifth Broncos the Denver Radio Music City at pick on April 28, 2012, overall 137th York. Hall in New saw school nationally, of any most picks and the seventh lineman taken UT defensive the third Jackson become (2010) Dan Williams joining first-rounders 2009, since (2009). Ayers and Robert Colquitt Britton Vols Jackson also joins former roster. ver Manning in Denver. and Peyton and fifth nation in the conference second ranks rently of those linemen. Four including 14 other defensive ally, Harrell, Ellis, Justin linemen (Shaun defensive Vols’ in the played have and Darwin Walker) Rashad Moore Super Bowl. UTSPORTS.COM // @VOL_FOOTBALL ON TWITTER @VOL_FOOTBALL // UTSPORTS.COM -“I am honored to be joining such an elite group of coach group be joining such an elite to -“I am honored -Fulmer’s won-lost record of 152-52 figures to a .745 win- a .745 to figures of 152-52 record -Fulmer’s won-lost -Linebacker Daryl Vereen opened the CFL season with the Daryl Vereen -Linebacker THREE VOLS SIGN NFL FREE AGENT DEALS SIGN NFL FREE AGENT THREE VOLS agent free earned rookie team the 2011 from Vols -Three with the Bal Johnson also had a tryout Austin -Linebacker VOL IN THE PROS VOL BRONCOS DRAFTED BY MALIK JACKSON be lineman Malik Jackson (2010-11) defensive - Tennessee NFL draft most the SEC’s has produced which -Tennessee, on the Den and is still selection also a Broncos’ was -Ayers which cur 2000, since drafted Vol is the 63rd -Jackson ------ball Foundation and becomes the 22nd former UT player UT player the 22nd former and becomes ball Foundation Vol is the first Fulmer earn enshrinement. to or coach Hall of Fame Football the College into gaining entry in 2006. Chip Kell guard offensive since the 1998 season, finishing 13-0 with a 23- pionship after 1997 The Bowl. in the Fiesta Florida State over 16 victory Volunteers family to reach the Hall of Football College the reach to family Volunteers 15, during a May class the 2012 named to He was Fame. Foot the National by City York New in ceremony 2012, back Giovani Bernard to 101.8 yards per game, a mark per game, yards 101.8 to Bernard back Giovani TDs his 14 rushing while freshmen, led all NCAA that in 2011. among rookies nationally second ranked ence to Tennessee, including stints at Oklahoma, Kan at including stints Tennessee, to ence Northern Illinois and Western Cincinnati, sas, Missouri, Michigan. the last five years coaching the Tar Heels’ offensive line Heels’ offensive the Tar coaching years five the last the 2011 to prior coach head named associate and was season. Tennessee’s offensive line. offensive Tennessee’s spent the previous two seasons with the Washington seasons with the Washington two the previous spent best finished among the league’s they where Redskins, per game in both campaigns. allowed yards in fewest men of the Year, two Big Ten Defensive Players of the Players Defensive Big Ten two men of the Year, Wisconsin selections. draft and a pair of first-round Year his tenure. titles during Big Ten two won Wisconsin, where he served 15 years in multiple roles, in multiple roles, 15 years he served where Wisconsin, line. and defensive with the outside linebackers working four produced the Badgers, Palermo coaching While Line Defensive Big Ten four All-Americans, team first coaching experience to the University of Tennessee. the University to experience coaching round NFL draft pick (), Graham spent spent Graham Ravens), pick (Baltimore draft NFL round Graham South Carolina. at coaching years three the last rushing yards 2,015 of a total to Lattimore guided Marcus seasons. two during his first touchdowns and 27 ranks seventh all-time on UT’s career rushing chart, in rushing chart, career on UT’s all-time seventh ranks rushing the second-highest in 1995, yards cluding 1,438 in a season in UT history. total as the running backs/tight ends coach at South Carolina. South at ends coach backs/tight as the running ence to Tennessee. to ence NFL Draft in the 2011 Steelers Pittsburgh the by lected in 15 games. and played - Fulmer led the Vols to the very first BCS National Cham BCS National first the very to led the Vols - Fulmer -For Pittman’s full coaching career and bio, see page 33. see and bio, career full coaching Pittman’s -For HALL COLLEGE BE INDUCTED IN TO COACH member of the Tennessee is the newest -Phillip Fulmer -Pittman’s offensive line at UNC helped freshman running helped freshman UNC at line offensive -Pittman’s HALL FULMER TO - experi line coaching of offensive years brings 27 -Pittman -Pittman comes to UT from North Carolina, where he spent he spent where North Carolina, UT from to comes -Pittman -For Palermo’s full coaching career and bio, see page 32. see bio, and career coaching full Palermo’s -For of in charge Sam is now Pittman on Jan. 12, 2012, -Hired -Arriving at Tennessee after two years at MTSU, Palermo Palermo MTSU, at years two after Tennessee at -Arriving PITTMAN - OFFENSIVE LINE SAM -Palermo has spent the majority of his coaching career at at career of his coaching the majority has spent -Palermo -For Graham’s full coaching career and bio, see page 31. page see and bio, career full coaching Graham’s -For - DEFENSIVE LINE JOHN PALERMO of years brings 37 John Palermo 2012, Jan. 20, on -Hired -A two-time All-SEC second team selection and third- selection team second All-SEC two-time -A -Graham, a running back for Tennessee from 1993-96, 1993-96, from Tennessee a for running back -Graham, - RUNNING BACKS GRAHAM - RUNNING JAY served recently most Graham Jay on Dec. 6, 2011, -Hired -Conklin brings nine years of secondary coaching experi coaching of secondary nine years brings -Conklin se was Allen, who Cortez coernerback mentored -Conklin page 31. see bio, and career coaching full Conklin’s -For GENERAL -2012 Winners: Justin Coleman, A.J. Johnson, Dallas NEW HEIGHTS Thomas, Ja’Wuan James. VOLS CLIMB MOUNT LECONTE -Members of the Tennessee Volunteers football team JOHN STUCKY OFF-SEASON AWARD climbed to the top of Mount Leconte on June 9, 2012. -In honor of former strength coaching legend John Stucky, Mount Leconte has the third-highest peak in the Great presented to the players who demonstrate the best Smoky Mountains National Park at 6,593 feet, but physical and mental conditioning during the off-season when measuring from its immediate base to its highest program. peak, it can be considered the tallest mountain in the -2012 Winners: Jordan Williams, Brian Randolph, Ja’Wuan Eastern United States, rising 5,301 feet from its base in James, Tyler Bray. Gatlinburg. Head coach Derek Dooley and head football strength coach Ron McKeefery joined the student-ath- SCHEDULE NOTES letes on the climb in Sevier County, Tenn. 2012 AT A GLANCE -For the fourth consecutive year, the Vols will face at least NUMBER CHANGES two teams that they have never played before in Georgia -11 returning Vols changed their numbers this off-season: State, Missouri and Troy. Last season, the Vols opened Name New No. Old No. new series’ with Montana and Buffalo. Tennessee also Max Arnold 30 6 played UT Martin and Oregon for the first time in 2010 J.R. Carr 53 63 and took the field against Western Kentucky and Ohio Jacob Carter 27 87 for the first time in 2009. Gregory Clark 93 94 -It also marks the sixth consecutive year in which UT is Raiques Crump 40 50 establishing a new series with at least one school. The Matt Darr 43 5 Vols played Northern Illinois in 2008 and Arkansas State Brendan Downs 85 84 in 2007, UT’s first meeting with each. Marlin Lane 15 4 -UT is 7-1 in its last eight series-opening meetings, its lone Isaac Mobley 71 54 loss coming to eventual national championship runner- Naz Oliver 13 2 up Oregon in 2010. All-time, Tennessee is 98-34-5 (.734) Jaron Toney 35 31 in series lid-lifters. SETTLING IN -While head coach Derek Dooley enters his third season at SPRING AWARDS UT, six of the Vols’ opponents have head coaches who ABOUT THE AWARDS are entering one of their first three seasons with their -Each spring, the Tennessee coaching staff selects a num- respective schools: Georgia State (Bill Curry/3rd sea- ber of awards recognizing performance and effort dur- son), Florida (Will Muschamp/2nd season), Akron (Terry ing the off-season and spring practice periods. Below is Bowden/1st season), Mississippi State (Dan Mullen/3rd a breakdown of each award and this past spring’s hon- season), Vanderbilt (James Franklin/2nd season) and orees. Award winners were presented at halftime of the Kentucky (Joker Phillips/3rd season). Orange and White game. -Two of the awards have been a UT tradition since 1979: READY FOR OCTOBER the Harvey Robinson Award and the Andy Spiva Award. -For just the fourth time in school history, Tennessee will Derek Dooley unveiled three new awards in 2010: the Big enter October with five games under its belt (2006, Lick Award, Fourth-Quarter Award and John Stucky Off- 1995, 1990). In the previous three such campaigns, the Season Award. Vols won at least nine games, highlighted by a 1990 SEC HARVEY ROBINSON AWARD Championship. -Presented to the offensive surprise of the spring as select- ed by the coaching staff in honor of Harvey Robinson, STRENGTH OF SCHEDULE former Vol player (1929-32), assistant coach (1946-52, -Eight of Tennessee’s opponents earned a bid to play in a 1960-63) and head coach (1953-54). bowl game last season: NC State (Belk), Florida (Gator), -2012 Winner: TB Devrin Young. Georgia (Outback), Mississippi State (Music City), Ala- bama (National Championship), South Carolina (Capital ANDY SPIVA AWARD One), Missouri (Independence) and Vanderbilt (Liberty). -Presented to the defensive surprise of the spring as se- All but Georgia and Vanderbilt were victorious. lected by the coaching staff in honor of Andy Spiva, out- -For the second consecutive year, Tennessee’s opponents standing linebacker from 1973-76. compiled an overall record of 81-71 the previous season. -2012 Winners: Gregory Clark, Steven Fowlkes. Seven of Tennessee’s opponents had winning records in 2011: NC State (8-5), Florida (7-6), Georgia (10-4), Mis- BIG LICK AWARD sissippi State (7-6), Alabama (12-1), South Carolina (11-2) -Presented to the players who consistently play with the and Missouri (8-5). most physical toughness. -Three of UT’s opponents finished the 2011 season ranked -2012 Winners: Herman Lathers, Jacques Smith, Da’Rick in the final Associated Press and Coaches’ polls: Georgia Rogers, Brendan Downs. (AP-19, Coaches-20), Alabama (AP-1, Coaches-1) and South Carolina (AP-9, Coaches-8). FOURTH QUARTER AWARD -Presented to the players who consistently compete with the intangible values that provide the foundation of the Tennessee Football Program: attitude, discipline, tough- ness, effort and team.

20 TENNESSEE FOOTBALL // 2012 RECORD BOOK GENERAL STAFF PLAYERS REVIEW HISTORY HONORS VOLMANAC RECORDS 21 - - - - - 3-5/3rd East 3-5/3rd 7-6/Same 55/10 7-6 19/5 Steve McClain Steve Georgia (Jacksonville, Fla.) (Jacksonville, Georgia Southeastern (East) Southeastern Ben Hill Griffin Stadium (88,548) Ben Hill Griffin Stadium (W, 24-17, vs. Ohio St.)/NR vs. 24-17, (W, play at Texas A&M before traveling to to traveling A&M before Texas at play Knoxville. will Tennessee 1995, ond time since opening op SEC as Florida’s not serve ponent. against winning streak ings, its longest series lead. The a 22-19 take to UT, 30-28, Gators, the defeated last Vols home in 2004 while also winning in at in 2003. 24-10, Gainesville, 26-of-48 completed Bray Tyler in 2011, touch and three 288 yards for passes downs. 11-10. time in the first for lead the Gators all-time 4-7 are UF coaches Knoxville. Stadium. Neyland trips to in their first his first recorded Hunter Justin ville, catch. touchdown career MEDIA INFO Media Contact: 375-4683 Phone: (352) Email: [email protected]fl.edu gatorzone.com Site: Web SCHEDULE 2012 Sept. 1 Sept. 8 Sept. 15 Green Bowling A&M Sept. 22 Texas at Tennessee at 6 Oct. Kentucky 13 Oct. 20 Oct. LSU 27 Oct. Vanderbilt at 3 Carolina South Nov. 10 Nov. 17 Nov. Missouri 24 UL-Lafayette Nov. State Jacksonville Florida State at GAME NOTES and Green Bowling host Gators -The and sec 2001 time since the first -For meet seven the last -Florida has won Florida against appearance -In his first leads the series Tennessee -In Knoxville, Muschamp will Will -Florida head coach Knox visited the Gators time last -The GATORS | KNOXVILLE 9-15 QUICK FACTS Fla. Gainesville, Location: and Blue Orange Colors: Stadium: Conference: Muschamp (2nd season) Will Head Coach: UF: Record/at Career UF Series: 22-19 11-10 Knoxville: At 9/17/2011 L, 23-33, Meeting: Last Record: Overall 2011 Record/Finish: Conf. 2011 Rank: Bowl/Final 2011 Gator Ret./Lost: Lettermen Ret./Lost: Starters - None 92-118/9-13 UTSPORTS.COM // @VOL_FOOTBALL ON TWITTER @VOL_FOOTBALL // UTSPORTS.COM 50/20 3-8 14/10 Allison George UTSA Colonial Athletic Association Athletic Colonial schools (.820) all-time. is 91-18-5 and openers the all-time against and is 0-1 football Alabama in 2010. at losing 63-7 SEC, - will mark the larg Stadium Neyland the Panthers that stadium capacity est in. played ever have of the currently members time against - Associa Athletic Colonial constructed 48-13, & Mary, William tion, defeating game also That in Knoxville. in 1945 of the contest second the Vols’ marked season. 1980-96 from years 17 consecutive Vols (1980- of Georgia as head coach and Kentucky 86), Alabama (1987-89) when 11-5-1 are Vols (1990-96). The team. a Curry-coached facing is 27.2 of victory margin average see’s points. of the season. longest UT’s stand, (404) 413-4032 Phone: (404) Email: [email protected] georgiastatesports.com Site: Web SCHEDULE 2012 30 Aug. Sept. 8 State South Carolina Sept. 15 Sept. 22 Tennessee at Sept. 29 Richmond 6 Oct. & Mary William at 13 Oct. 20 Oct. Hampshire New 27 Oct. Rhode Island at 3 Nov. Villanova 10 Nov. James Madison at Old Dominion Maine at GAME NOTES the between all-time meeting -First 17 home its past has won -Tennessee season of its third enters State -Georgia one game all- played have Vols -The the faced Bill Curry -GSU head coach - Tennes 10 home openers, -In its last home opens a three-game contest -This 9-8 | KNOXVILLE QUICK FACTS Ga. Atlanta, Location: Blue and White Colors: Dome (71,228) Georgia Stadium: Conference: MEDIA INFO Media Contact: GEORGIA STATEGEORGIA PANTHERS FLORIDA season) (3rd Bill Curry Head Coach: GSU: Record/at Career Series: N/A Same Knoxville: At None Meeting: Last Record: Overall 2011 Record/Finish: Conf. 2011 Rank: None Bowl/Final 2011 Ret./Lost: Lettermen Ret./Lost: Starters 108-75/33-30 4-4/4th Atlantic 4-4/4th 31/21 8-5 16/8 Annabelle Myers Atlantic Coast openers and are 85-24-6 (.765) all-time. (.765) 85-24-6 and are openers season opener was Sept. 4, 1982 against Sept. 4, 1982 against season opener was Duke. an assistant coach at Virginia (guards/ Virginia at coach an assistant Derek head coach when Vols’ centers) the for wide receiver played Dooley (1987-90). Cavs time, with the teams splitting the series splitting with the teams time, in Raleigh. played – both contests Kickoff Chick-fil-A in the fifth annual Game. against also 1939, Sept. 29, UT since for State. North Carolina Friday. six in their last lost but have in Atlanta, capital. Georgia’s trips to and Duke facing since opponent ACC of weeks Miami (Fla.) in consecutive campaign. the 2003 -The Vols have won three consecutive season consecutive three won have Vols -The O’Brien was Tom head coach -NC State -The last time UT faced an ACC foe in the in foe an ACC faced UT time last -The -First meeting since 1939 and third all- and third 1939 since meeting -First participating are State -UT and N.C. game Friday regular-season first -The on all-time in games played -UT is 11-7 13-19 are the Vols 1902, back to -Dating an against contest regular-season -First GAME NOTES Phone: (919) 515-1181 Email: [email protected] gopack.com Site: Web SCHEDULE 2012 31 Aug. Sept. 8 Ga) (Atlanta, Tennessee vs Sept. 15 Sept. 22 UConn at South Alabama Sept. 29 Citadel The 6 Oct. Miami (Fla.) at 20 Oct. 27 Oct. Florida State 3 Maryland at Nov. 10 Nov. Carolina North at 17 Nov. Virginia Forest 24 Wake Nov. Clemson at College Boston Starters Ret./Lost: Starters MEDIA INFO Media Contact: 2011 Bowl/Final Rank: Bowl/Final 2011 Louisville)/NR vs. 31-24, Belk (W, Ret./Lost: Lettermen Career Record/at NCSU: Record/at Career Tied Series: 1-1 9/29/1939 13-0, W, Meeting: Last Record: Overall 2011 Record/Finish: Conf. 2011 QUICK FACTS Raleigh, N.C. Location: and White Red Colors: (57,583) Stadium Finley Carter Stadium: Conference: O’Brien (7th Season) Tom Head Coach: NC STATE WOLFPACK GA | ATLANTA, 8-31 GENERAL

AKRON GEORGIA MISSISSIPPI STATE ZIPS BULLDOGS BULLDOGS 9-22 | KNOXVILLE 9-29 | ATHENS, GA 10-13 | STARKVILLE, MS QUICK FACTS QUICK FACTS QUICK FACTS Location: Akron, Ohio Location: Athens, Ga. Location: Starkville, Miss. Colors: Blue and Gold Colors: Red and Black Colors: Maroon and White Stadium: InfoCision Stadium (27,881) Stadium: (92,746) Stadium: Davis Wade Stadium (55,082) Conference: Mid-American (East) Conference: Southeastern (East) Conference: Southeastern (West) Head Coach: Terry Bowden (1st season) Head Coach: Mark Richt (12th season) Head Coach: Dan Mullen (3rd Season) Career Record/at UA: 140-62/0-0 Career Record/at UGA: 106-38/Same Career Record/at MSU: 21-17/Same Series: 1-0 UT Series: 21-18-2 UT Series: 28-15-1 UT At Knoxville: Same At Athens: 10-9-1 At Starkville: 5-4 UT Last Meeting: W, 52-9, 11/11/1989 Last Meeting: L, 12-20, 10/8/2011 Last Meeting: W, 34-3, 10/18/2008 2011 Overall Record: 1-11 2011 Overall Record: 10-4 2011 Overall Record: 7-6 2011 Conf. Record/Finish: 0-8/7th East 2011 Conf. Record/Finish: 7-1/1st East 2011 Conf. Record/Finish: 2-6/5th West 2011 Bowl/Final Rank: None 2011 Bowl/Final Rank: 2011 Bowl/Final Rank: Music City (W, Lettermen Ret./Lost: 41/22 Outback (L, 30-33 vs. Mich. St.)/ 23-17 vs. Wake Forest)/NR Starters Ret./Lost: 14/10 AP-19, Coaches-20 Lettermen Ret./Lost: 54/17 Lettermen Ret./Lost: 49/18 Starters Ret./Lost: 12/12 MEDIA INFO Starters Ret./Lost: 15/9 Media Contact: Gregg Bach MEDIA INFO Phone: (330) 972-6106 MEDIA INFO Media Contact: Joe Galbraith Email: gbach@uakron Media Contact: Claude Felton Phone: (662) 325-2703 Web Site: gozips.com Phone: (706) 542-1621 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Web Site: hailstate.com 2012 SCHEDULE Web Site: georgiadogs.com Aug. 30 UCF 2012 SCHEDULE Sept. 8 at FIU 2012 SCHEDULE Sept. 1 Jackson State Sept. 15 Morgan State Sept. 1 Buffalo Sept. 8 Auburn Sept. 22 at Tennessee Sept. 8 at Missouri Sept. 15 at Troy Sept. 29 Miami (Ohio) Sept. 15 Florida Atlantic Sept. 22 South Alabama Oct. 6 Bowling Green Sept. 22 Vanderbilt Oct. 6 at Kentucky Oct. 13 at Ohio Sept. 29 Tennessee Oct. 13 Tennessee Oct. 20 Northern Illinois Oct. 6 at South Carolina Oct. 20 Middle Tennessee Oct. 27 at Central Michigan Oct. 20 at Kentucky Nov. 3 at Kent State Oct. 27 Florida (Jacksonville, Fla.) Oct. 27 at Alabama Nov. 10 Massachusettes Nov. 3 Ole Miss Nov. 3 Texas A&M Nov. 20 at Toledo Nov. 10 at Auburn Nov. 10 at LSU Nov. 17 Georgia Southern Nov. 17 Arkansas Nov. 24 at Ole Miss GAME NOTES Nov. 24 Georgia Tech -Tennessee will play Akron for the sec- GAME NOTES ond time ever, the lone meeting a 52-9 -UT leads the all-time series, 21-18-2, in- GAME NOTES Tennessee win in 1989. cluding a 10-9-1 advantage in Athens. -Tennessee has won the last six meet- -The Zips mark the fourth Mid-American -Georgia has won two straight over the ings, the longest winning streak for Conference opponent UT will face in Vols, the first streak in the series since either team all-time in the series. Addi- five years. The Vols recently hosted UT won meetings in 2006 and 2007. tionally, the Vols have won nine of the Buffalo (2011), Ohio (2009) and North- -The Vols are 5-7 against teams that last 10 matchups. ern Illinois (2008). were the runner-up in the previous -During the streak, Tennessee has won -The Vols are 6-0 against current MAC year’s SEC Championship game. by an average of 24.5 points per out- teams all-time. -Last season’s eight-point win by Geor- ing, with the closest game coming in -Terry Bowden, son of legendary Florida gia was the first game in the series the 1998 SEC Championship Game State coach Bobby Bowden, enters his since 2004 that wasn’t decided by (24-14). first season as Akron’s head coach. double digits. -UT is 28-15-1 against Mississippi State, Bowden faced the Vols three times -UT’s 26-point win against Georgia (45- including a 5-4 mark in Starkville. as Auburn’s head coach in the 1990s, 19) in 2009 is the Bulldogs’ worst reg- -Tennessee has won four of the last five including the 1997 SEC Championship ular-season loss in the last three years. in Starkville. game and during UT’s 1998 National -UT will play Georgia in September (the -This contest marks the first meeting be- Championship run. UT is 3-0 when fac- 29th) for the first time since 1995 and tween the two since 2008, a 34-3 Vols ing a Terry Bowden-coached squad. will mark just the ninth time the two win, and the first in Starkville since -Akron’s 1-11 record in 2011 is the worst of schools have played in the month. The 2007, a 33-7 UT victory. any UT 2012 opponent. Vols are 4-3-1 in those games. -The 31-point win for UT in 2008 is Mis- -Outside of Neyland Stadium, Georgia’s -The Vols are just Akron’s third SEC op- sissippi State’s second-largest margin ponent since 1997. The Zips lost at LSU, Sanford Stadium is the largest facility in which the Vols will play this season of defeat in the last four seasons. 56-0, on 9/27/1997 and fell at Ken- -Tennessee has won four of the last five tucky, 47-10, on 9/18/2010. (92,746). -Justin Hunter notched his first career in Starkville. 100-yard receiving game in his first visit to Athens, leading the Vols with 110 yards.

22 TENNESSEE FOOTBALL // 2012 RECORD BOOK GENERAL STAFF PLAYERS REVIEW HISTORY HONORS VOLMANAC RECORDS 23 - - 2-6/7th 164-91/Same 47/23 3-9 15/9 Adam Prendergast Adam Navy Sun Belt Veterans Memorial Stadium (17,500) Memorial Stadium Veterans members of the , of the Sun Belt Conference, members 21- North Texas, to coming its lone loss in 1975. Stadium Neyland 14, at five in the last to host will play the Vols Lafayette Louisiana facing also years, (2009) and Kentucky Western (2007), (2011). State Middle Tennessee is the longest-ten Troy, at 22nd year school of his respective at coach ured opponents. 2012 of UT’s any - even to coming its lone loss meetings, championship runner-up tual national is Tennessee All-time, in 2010. Oregon in series openers. (.734) 98-34-5 of Novem open the month games to five. of its last four ber and has won MEDIA INFO Media Contact: Phone: (334) 670-3832 Email: [email protected] troytrojans.com Site: Web SCHEDULE 2012 Sept. 1 Sept. 8 Sept. 15 UAB at Sept. 22 Louisiana-Lafayette State Mississippi Sept. 29 North Texas at 11 Oct. South Alabama at 20 Oct. 27 Oct. Kentucky Western 3 Nov. FIU 10 Nov. Atlantic Florida at 17 Nov. Tennessee at 24 Nov. State Arkansas Middle Tennessee at GAME NOTES all-time meeting -First current all-time against is 7-1 -Tennessee Sun Belt team marks the fourth -Troy in his Larry Blakeney, head coach -Troy series-opening eight in its last -UT is 7-1 in Dooley under Derek is 2-0 -Tennessee TROJANS | KNOXVILLE 11-3 QUICK FACTS Ala. Troy, Location: Black Silver, Cardinal, Colors: Stadium: Conference: (22nd season) Larry Blakeney Head Coach: Troy: Record/at Career Series: None Same Knoxville: At Same Meeting: Last Record: Overall 2011 Record/Finish: Conf. 2011 Rank: None Bowl/Final 2011 Ret./Lost: Lettermen Ret./Lost: Starters - - - - - 6-2/2nd East 6-2/2nd 197-75-2/54-35 UTSPORTS.COM // @VOL_FOOTBALL ON TWITTER @VOL_FOOTBALL // UTSPORTS.COM 43/20 11-2 13/11 Steve Fink Steve at Vanderbilt at UAB Southeastern (East) Southeastern Williams-Brice Stadium (80,250) Stadium Williams-Brice games for the first time in series his the first games for tory. including the Gamecocks, against cord mark in Columbia. an 8-4-2 in winning seven after South Carolina, a row. on Tennessee’s coach winningest victories. schedule with 197 passes touchdown career two his first lead the to Stadium Williams-Brice at deficit in the 24-10 a back from Vols at pass first Bray’s After half. second he fin a TD, for returned was tempt yards 159 for ished the game 9-of-15 and a pair of TDs. trip last in the Vols’ yards 49 reer-high Carolina. So. to (803) 777-7987 Phone: (803) Email: fi[email protected] gamecocksonline.com Site: Web SCHEDULE 2012 30 Aug. Sept. 8 Sept. 15 Sept. 22 Carolina East Sept. 29 Missouri 6 Oct. Kentucky at 13 Oct. 20 Oct. Georgia 27 Oct. LSU at 10 Florida at Nov. 17 Nov. Tennessee 24 Arkansas Nov. Wofford Clemson at GAME NOTES consecutive has won -South Carolina all-time re holds a 22-6-2 -Tennessee at straight two has also lost -Tennessee Spurrier is the Steve head coach -USC completed Bray Tyler a freshman, -As a ca also rushed for -Da’Rick Rogers 10-27 | COLUMBIA, SC | COLUMBIA, 10-27 QUICK FACTS S.C. Columbia, Location: Garnet and Black Colors: Stadium: Conference: MEDIA INFO Media Contact: SOUTH CAROLINASOUTH GAMECOCKS TROY Spurrier (8th season) Steve Head Coach: USC: Record/at Career UT Series: 22-6-2 UT 8-4-2 Columbia: At 10/29/2011 L, 3-14, Meeting: Last Record: Overall 2011 Record/Finish: Conf. 2011 One (W, Rank: Capital Bowl/Final 2011 Coaches-8 Nebraska)/AP-9, vs. 30-13 Ret./Lost: Lettermen Ret./Lost: Starters - 7-1/2nd West 7-1/2nd 141-54-1/50-12 12-1 13/11 Jeff Purinton Southeastern (West) Southeastern meetings and leads the all-time se meetings ries 48-38-7, including a slight 22-20-1 22-20-1 including a slight ries 48-38-7, edge in Knoxville. games). (93 history in Tennessee 13-6 came in 2006. Trailing Knoxville 10 UT scored quarters, three after an capped by points fourth-quarter win 16-13. to touchdown Arian Foster Alabama as a against start career first Stadium. Neyland at in 2010 freshman - field goal, a 33-yard career on his first two in Knoxville the Tide against er, ago. years Cowboys Michigan in the 2012 against in Stadium Cowboys at Classic Stadium Texas. Arlington, GAME NOTES consecutive five has won -Alabama Sept. 1 Sept. 8 Sept. 15 Texas) Michigan (Arlington, Sept. 22 Kentucky Western Arkansas at Sept. 29 Florida Atlantic 13 Oct. Ole Miss 20 Oct. 27 Oct. Missouri at 3 Tennessee at Nov. 10 Nov. State Mississippi 17 Nov. LSU at A&M 24 Texas Nov. Carolina Western Auburn Alabama series is the third-longest -The Alabama in win over last -Tennessee’s made his Hunter Justin receiver -Wide connected Michael Palardy -Placekicker opens the season Sept. 1 -Alabama Phone: (205) 348-6084 Email: [email protected] rolltide.com Site: Web SCHEDULE 2012 MEDIA INFO Media Contact: QUICK FACTS Ala. Tuscaloosa, Location: and White Crimson Colors: Stadium Bryant-Denny Stadium: (101,821) Conference: UA Series: 49-38-7 UA 22-20-1 Knoxville: At 10/22/2011 L, 6-37, Meeting: Last Record: Overall 2011 ALABAMA TIDE CRIMSON 10-20 | KNOXVILLE (6th season) Head Coach: UA: Record/at Career Record/Finish: Conf. 2011 Rank: BCS National Bowl/Final 2011 LSU)/AP-1, 21-0 vs. Championship (W, Coaches-1 41/23 Ret./Lost: Lettermen Ret./Lost: Starters GENERAL

MISSOURI VANDERBILT KENTUCKY TIGERS COMMODORES WILDCATS 11-10 | KNOXVILLE 11-17 | NASHVILLE 11-24 | KNOXVILLE

QUICK FACTS QUICK FACTS QUICK FACTS Location: Columbia, Mo. Location: Nashville, Tenn. Location: Lexington, Ky. Colors: Black and MU Gold Colors: Black and Gold Colors: Blue and White Stadium: Memorial Stadium (71,004) Stadium: (39,773) Stadium: Commonwealth Stadium (67,942) Conference: Southeastern (East) Conference: Southeastern (East) Conference: Southeastern (East) Head Coach: Gary Pinkel (12th season) Head Coach: James Franklin (2nd season) Head Coach: Joker Phillips (3rd season) Career Record/at UA: 158-86-3/85-54 Career Record/at VU: 6-7/Same Career Record/at UK: 11-14/Same Series: None Series: 73-27-5 UT Series: 75-23-9 UT At Knoxville: Same At Nashville: 36-17-4 UT At Knoxville: 39-10-6 UT Last Meeting: Same Last Meeting: W, 27-21, 11/19/2011 Last Meeting: L, 7-10, 11/26/2011 2011 Overall Record: 8-5 2011 Overall Record: 6-7 2011 Overall Record: 5-7 2011Conf. Record/Finish: 5-4/ 5th 2011Conf. Record/Finish: 2-6/4th East 2011 Conf. Record/Finish: 2-6/5th East 2011 Bowl/Final Rank: 2011 Bowl/Final Rank: Liberty (L, 24-31 2011 Bowl/Final Rank: None Independence(W, 41-14 vs. UNC)/NR vs. Cincinnati)/ NR Lettermen Ret./Lost: 49/24 Lettermen Ret./Lost: 37/22 Lettermen Ret./Lost: 43/21 Starters Ret./Lost: 11/11 Starters Ret./Lost: 15/11 Starters Ret./Lost: 19/6 MEDIA INFO MEDIA INFO MEDIA INFO Media Contact: Tony Neely Media Contact: Chad Moller Media Contact: Larry Leathers Phone: (859) 257-3838 Phone: (573) 882-0712 Phone: (615) 343-6437 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Web Site: ukathletics.com Web Site: mutigers.com Web Site: vucommodores.com 2012 SCHEDULE 2012 SCHEDULE 2012 SCHEDULE Sept. 1 at Louisville Sept. 1 SE Louisiana Aug. 30 South Carolina Sept. 8 Kent State Sept. 8 Georgia Sept. 8 at Northwestern Sept. 15 Western Ky. Sept. 15 Arizona State Sept. 15 Presbyterian Sept. 22 at Florida Sept. 22 at South Carolina Sept. 22 at Georgia Sept. 29 South Carolina Sept. 29 at UCF Oct. 6 at Missouri Oct. 6 Mississippi State Oct. 6 Vanderbilt Oct. 13 Florida Oct. 13 at Arkansas Oct. 13 Alabama Oct. 20 Auburn Oct. 20 Georgia Oct. 27 Kentucky Oct. 27 UMass Oct. 27 at Missouri Nov. 3 at Florida Nov. 3 at Kentucky Nov. 3 Vanderbilt Nov. 10 at Tennessee Nov. 10 at Ole Miss Nov. 17 Samford Nov. 17 Syracuse Nov. 17 Tennessee Nov. 24 at Tennessee Nov. 24 at Texas A&M Nov. 24 at Wake Forest GAME NOTES GAME NOTES GAME NOTES -Tennessee’s 26-game winning streak, -Tennessee and Missouri will play each -Tennessee moved to 73-27-5 against the second-longest active winning other for the first time, also marking Vanderbilt all-time after defeating the streak between two NCAA D-I teams Missouri’s first game against the Vols Commodores, 27-21, in overtime at at the time and the eighth-longest all- as a member of the SEC. Neyland Stadium last season. time, came to an end in 2011, when the -Tennessee is 11-3 when playing a new -Eric Gordon returned an interception Wildcats defeated UT, 10-7. member of the SEC for the first time. 90 yards for the game-winning touch- -The Vols lead the all-time series 74- -North Carolina’s last two bowl oppo- down, the first defensive score in OT by 24-9 and hold a 39-10-6 advantage nents have been Tennessee and Mis- any NCAA D-I FBS school since Sept. in Knoxville. Tennessee has defeated souri in 2010 and 2011, respectively. 9, 2005. Kentucky 13 straight times at Neyland The Tar Heels played UT in the Music -Tennessee has won six straight against Stadium, with the Wildcats last win in City Bowl, winning a bizarre double- Vanderbilt and 33 of the last 35. Big Orange country coming in 1984. overtime game, 30-27. Missouri de- -The Commodores were the last in-state -Tennessee’s 74 wins against Kentucky feated UNC in the Independence Bowl, rival to defeat the Vols, doing so in a are its most against any school. 41-24. 28-24 win in Knoxville in 2005. Since -The last time Tennessee lost to Ken- then, UT has posted 11 straight victories tucky, the Vols responded with a 42-0 over fellow Tennessee teams. shutout in the next meeting (1985). -The Vols have won 14 consecutive games against Vanderbilt in Nashville.

24 TENNESSEE FOOTBALL // 2012 RECORD BOOK GENERAL STAFF PLAYERS REVIEW HISTORY HONORS VOLMANAC RECORDS 25 2012 STAFF UTSPORTS.COM // @VOL_FOOTBALL ON TWITTER @VOL_FOOTBALL // UTSPORTS.COM TENNESSEE STAFF DEREK DOOLEY HEAD COACH THIRD SEASON AT TENNESSEE VIRGINIA ‘91

Tennessee head football coach Derek Dooley enters his  COACHING CAREER third season on Rocky Top in 2012, and his efforts in build- ing a foundation for long-term success for Tennessee foot- Year School Position ball have the Volunteers primed for a leap forward this fall. 1996 Georgia Grad. Asst., Defensive Backs Dooley, 44, has reshaped the culture of the Tennessee pro- 1997 SMU Wide Receivers Coach gram since his arrival with his energetic personality, me- 1998-99 SMU Wide Receivers/ Co-Recruiting Coordinator ticulous approach and belief in the dedication to both the 2000-02 LSU Recruiting Coord./Tight Ends character and on-field development of the student-athlete. 2003 LSU Running Backs/Special Teams The bright future on the horizon for UT football was ex- 2004 LSU Asst. Head Coach/ emplified by performances from talented freshmen class- Running Backs/Special Teams es. During the last two seasons, Tennessee has played 47 2005-06 Tight Ends Coach freshmen, including 32 true freshmen, the latter of which 2007 Louisiana Tech Head Coach ties with Florida’s total for the most in the nation since 2008-09 Louisiana Tech Head Coach/Athletic Director the beginning of the 2010 season. The Vols also started 2010- Tennessee Head Coach a school-record seven true freshmen against Memphis in 2010. The infusion of talented young players, almost all of The increased commitment to excellence in all facets whom will play significant roles on the 2012 team, began of the program is also present in the under-construction, shortly after Dooley was named Tennessee’s 22nd football state-of-the-art, $40 million Football Training Center coach on Jan. 15, 2010. Dooley’s first two recruiting classes scheduled to open this summer. The facility, redesigned by include the SEC’s leading receiver in 2011 and a first-team Dooley upon his arrival, will be the finest of its kind in the All-SEC selection in Da’Rick Rogers, six Freshman All- nation. He also established a new academic accountability Americans, and eight players who were named Freshman system shortly after accepting his current position. All-SEC over the last two seasons. Additionally, Freshman Determined to make immediate strides in changing the All-American linebackers A.J. Johnson and Curt Maggitt culture of the program, Dooley created the Vol for Life ranked first and second, respectively, among SEC freshman (VFL) program, a comprehensive player support and char- tackle leaders per game in 2011. Tennessee was the only acter education program, in his first year at Tennessee. The team in Division I FBS in 2011 with three freshmen (true or four-year VFL curriculum focuses on the often-overlooked redshirt) among its top five tackle leaders. personal growth of the student-athlete, encompassing the Also during Dooley’s tenure, quarterback Tyler Bray following topics: character education, personal finance, life has thrown 35 touchdown passes in two seasons and set skills, career development, spiritual growth, community the school record for highest completion percentage in a service, mental conditioning, personal branding, and navi- game. Bray has thrown for 300-plus yards in six games and gating the social media landscape. threw for multiple touchdowns in 10 consecutive games. The ultimate goal of the VFL program, in Dooley’s eyes, As a freshman in 2010, Bray set school records for passing is to reshape the culture of the program into one that pro- yards (308) and touchdowns (5) in a single half while also duces not only great players and teams, but even greater setting the school mark for passing yards by a freshman men. The program has not only helped to build the bond with 1,537. between teammates, but also between the Tennessee Additionally, offensive linemen who are new to the pro- football team and the Knoxville community. In addition to gram since Dooley’s arrival have combined to make 80 charitable work with groups such as Habitat for Human- starts during the 2010-11 seasons. ity, the Vols have partnered with other local leaders and Freshman wide receiver Justin Hunter also set a Tennes- organizations, including spending time with the Knoxville see freshman record with seven receiving touchdowns and Police Department to learn about the challenges that face averaged a team-best 25.9 yards per catch in 2010. Be- law enforcement. fore suffering a season-ending injury in the Florida game, Dooley has led by example as well, speaking at numer- Hunter averaged 151 yards receiving for the first two games ous events throughout Knoxville and the entire state of of the 2011 season and is primed to return to be a major Tennessee to help raise more than $1,000,000 for children contributor to the Vols’ big-play offense this fall. and other causes in the local community. The 2011 Vols scored 40-plus points in three of their first Before his arrival in Knoxville, Dooley served as the head four games, while the 2010 team featured a big-play of- coach at Louisiana Tech during the 2007-09 seasons and fense that produced 71 plays of 20-plus yards, 19 of which also doubled as the school’s athletic director for the last were touchdowns, a significant increase from the 2009 two years of his tenure in Ruston. As the head coach of totals of 61 plays of 20-plus yards, 10 of which went for the football team, Dooley’s tenure was highlighted by an touchdowns. Dooley also led the 2010 team, competing 8-5 mark in 2008, including the school’s first postseason roughly 15-20 scholarship players below the established victory in 30 years at the Independence Bowl. Tech finished limit of 85, to the Music City Bowl. second in the WAC that season and played in a bowl game

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As a wide receiver, Dooley earned that scholarship af scholarship earned that Dooley As a wide receiver, He graduated that year with a bachelor’s degree in gov with a bachelor’s degree year that He graduated Dooley the legal profession, to start a successful After LSU under Nick Saban in at joined the staff Dooley championships both of those sea- SEC won Tigers The an OB/ Dooley, Allison Jeffers Dr. is married to Dooley on the Board and serves in fundraising Allison is active  UTSPORTS.COM // @VOL_FOOTBALL ON TWITTER @VOL_FOOTBALL // UTSPORTS.COM June 10, 1968 in Athens, Ga. 1968 in Athens, Born: June 10, Dooley Allison Jeffers Dr. Wife: and Julianna Peyton John Taylor, Children: Education: Career: Playing ‘91 of Virginia University School ‘94 Law of Georgia University 1987-90 of Virginia University Receiver, Wide 1991 Senior Bowl scholarship from Cavaliers head coach George Welsh. George head coach Cavaliers from scholarship ter his second season and went on to help the Cavaliers to to the Cavaliers help on to season and went his second ter Con Coast Atlantic and the 1989 appearances bowl three team named first he was In 1990, championship. ference a Sugar Bowl to and helped Virginia All-ACC Academic Dooley career, During his playing Tennessee. bid against His touchdowns. and three 604 yards for passes 41 caught in he was that the 1990 season such in was play of level in the Senior Bowl. and participated to vited earn his on to and then went affairs, and foreign ernment in 1994. Before of Georgia the University from degree law at law practiced Dooley career, embarking on his coaching years. two for firm in Atlanta law a private begin of football, his love to and returned gears switched assistant in 1996 as a graduate career ning his coaching He then Joe Kines. coordinator under defensive Georgia at and co-re coach as wide receivers 1997-99 from served helped the Mus Dooley where SMU, at cruiting coordinator a 20-year only winning season over the school’s tangs to stretch. ends and tight coordinator serving as recruiting 2000, and backs coach and then running 2000-02 from coach He helped the 2003-04. from coordinator special teams and 2003. in 2001 1 classes land No. Tigers and championship in 2003, sons, claimed the BCS national the for head coach assistant to Dooley Saban promoted Miami the Sabanleft with then for campaign. Dooley 2004 2005-06. Dur from ends coach Dolphins, serving as tight the continued oversaw in the NFL, Dooley years ing his two end Randy McMichael, who ended his of tight development all-time leader in receptions as the team’s Dolphins career end. a tight by sons, two have They native. Texas, Worth, and Fort GYN Julianna (10) and a daughter, (13) and Peyton John Taylor (8). Foundation the Susan G. Komen locally for of Directors on the Board She also serves research. cancer breast for also host Dooleys The Library. Imagination for of Directors for event an annual fundraising Experience, the Big Orange financial support for provides that an organization Variety, the from proceeds June, charities. This children’s numerous the at Center Learning funded the Dooley-Witten event Valley, and Girls Club of the Tennessee Boys Halls/Powell and Vol up with former teamed on which Dooley a project end Jason Witten. tight All-Pro Dallas Cowboys - - - - - The only athletics director serving as head football head football serving as director athletics only The foun the athletic also restructured Dooley Additionally, Dooley, legend Vince son of Georgia youngest The coach on the major college level at that time, he was he was time, that at level on the major college coach apparel team a new negotiate to efforts organize able to the deal, rebrand rights a multimedia contract agreement, fa upgrade significantly logos, and athletic Tech Louisiana 25 seasons and claimed six the Bulldogs for who coached Dooley championship, league titles and the 1980 national He success. to path the predetermined accepted never schol turning down Virginia, at football his college played for only the third time since joining the major college ranks ranks major college joining the since time the third only for As Writers’ Sports the Louisiana efforts, his For in 1989. of the Year. named him 2008 Coach sociation a campaign finalizing plans and launching cilities, including of both and the addition center training football a new for FieldTurf a new and HD video scoreboard a state-of-the-art Stadium. at surface LA 100 and the new Tech Team LTAC, creating by dation of an increase to all of which contributed Kids Club, Tech corporate Net than 150 percent. more annual giving by during 123 percent by also increased revenue sponsorship a also oversaw and Dooley director, as athletic year his first and the implementa operation of the ticket restructuring in school history, first the system, tion of an online ticketing sales and a in ticket increase percent a 51 all of which led to season tickets. football for record new his own earn later on and walk to elsewhere offers arship STAFF JIM CHANEY OFFENSIVE COORDINATOR FOURTH SEASON AT TENNESSEE CENTRAL MISSOURI STATE ‘85

Jim Chaney begins his fourth season as the Vols’ offen-  COACHING CAREER sive coordinator. Chaney has overseen the development of quarterback Year School Position Tyler Bray as the rising junior has thrown 35 touchdown 1985-87 Cal State Fullerton Offensive Coordinator/ passes in his two seasons on Rocky Top. Bray set the school Recruiting Coordinator record for highest completion percentage in a game, has 1988 Western Michigan Offensive Line thrown for 300-plus yards in six games and threw for mul- 1989-92 Cal State Fullerton Offensive Coordinator/ tiple touchdowns in 10 consecutive games. As a freshman Recruiting Coordinator in 2010, Bray set school records for passing yards (308) 1993 Wyoming Tight Ends and touchdowns (5) in a single half while also setting the 1994-96 Wyoming Offensive Line/ school mark for passing yards by a freshman with 1,537. Recruiting Coordinator The Vols have had two receivers make major contribu- 1997-2001 Purdue Offensive Coordinator/ Recruiting Coordinator tions the two last seasons. Da’Rick Rogers led the SEC in 2001-05 Purdue Offensive Coordinator receptions with 67 and was second in receiving yards with 2006-08 St. Louis Rams Offensive Line/Tight Ends 1,040 in 2011. Rogers was named to the AP All-SEC First- 2009- Tennessee Offensive Coordinator Team. Wide receiver Justin Hunter set a Tennessee freshman Possessing one of college football’s best offensive record with seven receiving touchdowns and averaged a minds, Chaney helped the Boilermakers lead the Big Ten in team-best 25.9 yards per catch in 2010. Before suffering passing offense five times and total offense three. a season-ending injury in the Florida game, Hunter aver- Purdue was ranked in the top 10 in the nation in total of- aged 151 yards receiving for the first two games of the 2011 fense in six seasons, including 2000, when the Boilermak- season and is primed to return to be a major contributor to ers ranked fourth. the Vols’ big-play offense this fall. Chaney served as the offensive coordinator at Purdue The 2011 Vols scored 40-plus points in three of their first from 1997-2005. four games, while the 2010 team featured a big-play of- Quarterback Drew Brees, a second-round draft pick by fense that produced 71 plays of 20-plus yards, 19 of which the San Diego Chargers in 2001, was the NCAA total of- were touchdowns, a significant increase from the 2009 fense champion in 2000, averaging 349.1 yards per game, totals of 61 plays of 20-plus yards, 10 of which went for and received the Maxwell Award as the nation’s outstand- touchdowns. ing player. Tim Stratton received the inaugural John Mackey Heading into 2010, UT’s offensive coordinator faced the Award as the nation’s best tight end in 2000. task of replacing his quarterback, finding a starting tailback More importantly, the 2000 combination of Chaney and and overhauling nearly the entire offensive line. Brees under head coach Joe Tiller led Purdue to its first Big But Chaney once again pushed all the right buttons Ten championship and Rose Bowl berth in 33 years. to produce what turned into a terrific rushing and pass- ing combination that vaulted Tennessee into another From 1997-2001, Chaney served as recruiting coordina- bowl game. Chaney saw Tauren Poole pass the 1,000-yard tor and helped the Boilermakers sign some of the country’s rushing plateau during his first season as the starter, and top high school talent. The 1998 class was ranked second then watched as true freshman Tyler Bray threw for a UT in the Big Ten and 11th nationally. Each of Chaney’s last five freshman-record 1,849 yards while leading the Vols to a classes was in the top 30 nationally. 4-0 November. Before his Purdue tenure, Chaney was offensive line All this behind an offensive line that jelled down the coach and recruiting coordinator at Wyoming in 1995 and stretch and offers a solid anchor for Tennessee’s surging 1996. He joined the Cowboys in 1993 as a graduate assis- fortunes. tant, working with the tight ends and recruiting. Chaney, 50, arrived in Knoxville in 2009 from the NFL Chaney broke into coaching at Cal State Fullerton in ranks, having spent the three previous seasons as an assis- 1985. He served in many areas, including offensive coor- tant coach for the St. Louis Rams.The majority of Chaney’s dinator and recruiting coordinator as well as coaching all coaching experience, however, comes from the collegiate offensive positions. Chaney had a stint as the offensive line ranks. His coaching and recruiting turns at Purdue, Wyo- coach at Western Michigan during the spring of 1988 be- ming and Cal State Fullerton made him the perfect fit for fore returning to Cal State Fullerton. Tennessee. A native of Holden, Mo., Chaney earned his bachelor’s Chaney spent all three years in St. Louis coaching the degree in physical education from Central Missouri State offensive line before adding tight ends to his assignment University in 1985 after a career at nose guard. He earned sheet in 2008. During the 2007 campaign, Chaney helped All-Conference honors as a senior. coach an offensive line that led running back Steven Jack- Chaney and his wife, Lisa, who hails from Rock Springs, son to his third consecutive 1,000-yard season. Wyo., are the parents of daughters Elizabeth and Sara.

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Before joining the Panthers, Sunseri worked as lineback worked Sunseri joining the Panthers, Before as a walk-on of Pittsburgh the University Sunseri entered his coaching ended, Sunseri began days his playing After Jaclyn daughters, two have Roxann, Sunseri and his wife  Year Year 1985-91 Pittsburgh School 1992 Pittsburgh Line/Linebackers Defensive Position Line/Linebackers/ Defensive 1993 1993 Wesleyan Iowa 1994 Head Coach/Def. Assistant 1995-97 Louisville Illinois State 1998-99 Alabama A&M Coordinator/ Defensive Coordinator Defensive 2000 Linebackers 2001 LSU 2002-08 Panthers Line Carolina Defensive Michigan State 2009-11 Alabama Teams Linebackers/Special 2012 Tennessee Head Coach/ Assistant Coordinator Defensive UTSPORTS.COM // @VOL_FOOTBALL ON TWITTER @VOL_FOOTBALL // UTSPORTS.COM ship game, two years removed from a 1-15 season in 2001. season in 2001. a 1-15 from removed years two ship game, XXXVIII England in Super Bowl New to fell Panthers The the time with Carolina, During Sunseri’s season, 32-29. that South titles and made the playoffs NFC two won franchise times. three Michigan State at coordinator and special teams coach ers Saban’s on in the same capacity a year following in 2001 coordinator the defensive Sunseri was in 2000. LSU staff 1998-99 fol Alabama A&M from at coach and linebackers Louisville at coach as linebackers stint a three-year lowing 1995-97. from ended, he earned career the time his playing By in 1978. the Panthers’ and was honors All-American consensus three for Pitt for captain as a senior in 1981. He started team went during which time the Panthers 1979-81, from years in both 1980 twice, defense in total and led the NCAA 33-3 and 1981. and line coach as defensive He served Pitt. in 1985 at career in head coach assistant named and was coach linebackers Wes both Iowa at one year spent He subsequently 1992. coordinator, defensive head coach, assistant (1993, leyan (1994, defensive and Illinois State coach) special teams coordinator). Santino is a sons, Santino and Vinnie. and Ashlyn, and two Ala back at is a defensive while Vinnie Pitt, at quarterback Ashlyn in 2011. honors All-SEC bama who earned Freshman as a freshman team volleyball will be joining the Tennessee of 2012. in the fall ------DEFENSIVE COORDINATOR DEFENSIVE FIRST SEASON AT TENNESSEE AT SEASON FIRST ‘82 PITTSBURGH SAL SUNSERI SAL Sal Sunseri was hired as the Vols’ defensive coordinator coordinator defensive as the Vols’ hired Sal Sunseri was with the Caro (2002-08) years seven He also spent decade the last over success “Sal has had unparalleled including experience, of coaching years Sunseri has 27 consider enjoyed corps Alabama linebacker Sunseri’s who has been Dooley, with Derek work to chance “The part of a defensive were linebackers Sunseri’s Overall, 2002-08 from with Carolina stint seven-year Sunseri’s with Championship in 2003 the NFC also won Carolina on Jan. 13, 2012. Sunseri joins Tennessee after serving the after joins Sunseri Tennessee on Jan. 13, 2012. and linebackers coach head as the assistant years three last Nick Saban, including Alabama under head coach at coach 2009 and 2011. of teams championship the national but also unit success, and team to in not only contributing individual tal elite and develop motivate to in his ability coordina and defensive head coach as an assistant service build to it takes what championships and knows around of the with the rich tradition combined program, an elite so exciting opportunity this makes of Tennessee University with all of the work up to said Sunseri. “I am fired me,” to of the ball, and I can’t side on the defensive talent young them.” and coach Knoxville up to get to wait rushing defense, defense, in total led the nation unit that Alabama The in 2011. defense and scoring defense passing defense in scoring in the nation third unit ranked defensive Crimson and the 2009 in 2010, defense and fifth in total But Sunseri included by coached group linebackers Tide and the in 2002 assistant as a defensive included service during which time a 2003-08, from line coach defensive end Julius defensive linemen: defensive trio of Panthers tackle and defensive Rucker, end Mike defensive Peppers, made the Carolina honors. Bowl Kris Jenkins, earned Pro seasons while finishing in of those seven in three playoffs occa on four allowed yards 10 in the NFL in fewest the top champion Philadelphia in the conference win over a 14-3 lina Panthers under then-head coach and current Denver Denver and current coach under then-head lina Panthers included the that a tenure John Fox, head coach Broncos ap and Super Bowl Championship lone NFC franchise’s pearance. “His combination Dooley. Derek coach head said Vols’ ent,” high-energy success, recruiting knowledge, of defensive and personal with players, connect to ability personality, Ten fit for him an exceptional make and character integrity nessee.” line line, the defensive coaching for and responsibility tor and special teams. backers, Lom finalist, Award including Butkus in 2011, able success and semifinalist, Award and Nagurski finalist, Award bardi performer All-SEC team and first All-American team first Hightower Dont’a linebacker Junior Upshaw. Courtney and Bednarik Butkus, the Lombardi, for a finalist also was while earning first-team Trophy as the Lott as well Awards honors. All-SEC and first-team All-American consensus first- Raiders and Oakland AP All-American, Winner, kus also Sunseri was McClain. Rolando selection draft round 247Sports.com. by of the year recruiter named the 2011 with the Panthers. tenure sions during Sunseri’s STAFF DERRICK ANSLEY ASSISTANT COACH - CORNERBACKS FIRST SEASON AT TENNESSEE TROY ‘05

Derrick Ansley was hired as cornerbacks coach on Feb.  COACHING CAREER 3, 2012. Ansley joined the Vols from Central Florida, where he served as defensive backs coach for three months fol- Year Team Position lowing two seasons as an assistant in the secondary at Ala- 2005-09 Huntingdon (Ala.) Defensive Backs bama from 2010-11. 2010-11 Alabama Defensive Assistant “Derrick is a bright young coach with an incredibly high 2011-12 Central Florida Defensive Backs ceiling in this profession,” said Vols’ head coach Derek 2012 Tennessee Cornerbacks Dooley. “He worked with Sal Sunseri for two seasons and will be able to bring some systematic continuity to the de- efficiency defense. fensive staff.” Before joining the Crimson Tide staff, Ansley coached de- Ansley’s two seasons with Alabama included the na- fensive backs for five seasons at Huntingdon College in Mont- tional championship season of 2011. This year’s Alabama gomery, Ala. He is a 2005 graduate of Troy University with a secondary featured three All-Americans in Mark Barron, degree in broadcast journalism and started 40 consecutive Dre Kirkpatrick, and DeQuan Menzie, and the Tide defense games for the Trojans during his career. As a junior in 2003, led the nation in five major categories: total defense, scor- Ansley finished fifth in the nation with nine interceptions and ing defense, rushing defense, passing defense, and pass also ranked third in interceptions per game. CHARLIE COINER ASST. COACH - SPECIAL TEAMS/TIGHT ENDS FIRST SEASON AT TENNESSEE CATAWBA ‘83

Charlie Coiner was named special teams and tight ends  COACHING CAREER coach on Jan. 27, 2012. Coiner, who spent nine seasons on NFL coaching staffs with the Chicago Bears and Buffalo Year Team Position Bills, served as a defensive and special teams assistant with 1983-86 Appalachian State Graduate Assistant North Carolina in 2010. 1987 Minnesota Defensive Line/Kicking “Charlie has a diverse background in professional and 1988-89 Austin Peay Offensive Line college coaching, and he has had consistent success at 1990 Austin Peay Defensive Line both levels,” said Vols’ head coach Derek Dooley. “Char- 1991-93 Vanderbilt Special Teams lie has also worked with several of our coaches, which will 1994 Texas Southern Offensive Line/ help make the transition and working dynamic seamless.” Special Teams In four seasons with the Bills from 2006-09, Coiner 1995-97 Louisville Tight Ends coached the team’s tight ends while serving as an assistant 1998 UT Chattanooga Linebackers 1999 LSU Special Teams special teams coach. Buffalo tight ends combined for 58 2000 Texas Southern Offensive Coordinator/ receptions, 598 yards, and two touchdowns in 2008, in- Quarterbacks/Special Teams cluding career highs in receptions (33) and yards (351) for 2001-03 Chicago Bears Offensive Assistant Robert Royal. Tight end Derek Schouman also produced 2004-05 Chicago Bears Assistant Special Teams 15 catches and 153 years in 2008. In 2006, Coiner’s first 2006-09 Buffalo Bills Tight Ends/ season coaching the unit, production from the tight end Assistant Special Teams position increased, including a touchdown reception by a 2010 North Carolina Defensive Assistant tight end in three consecutive games for the first time for 2012 Tennessee Special Teams/Tight Ends the franchise since 1963. Before joining the Bills, Coiner spent five seasons with nooga (1998), Louisville (1995-97), and Vanderbilt (1991- the Chicago Bears, originally joining the organization in 93). 2001 as an offensive assistant, a position he held for three Coiner began his coaching career at Appalachian State, seasons (2001-03). Coiner then served as assistant special where he served four seasons on the staff from 1983-86. teams coach for the Bears from 2004-05. A native of Waynesboro, Va., he earned his Bachelor’s De- Coiner is also a veteran of 18 seasons of coaching at the gree from Catawba College and his master’s degree from collegiate level, including stops at LSU (1999), UT Chatta- Appalachian State.

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Conklin began his coaching career at South Dakota South Dakota at career began his coaching Conklin in second ranked secondary State South Dakota The in 2003 University State Dakota from graduated Conklin Graham’s 1995 total of 11 100-yard games is the most in games is the most of 11 100-yard total 1995 Graham’s   2005-06 2007-08 Wofford 2009 2010-11 2012 Wofford Citadel The Backs Defensive Tennessee Coordinator/Safeties Def. Teams Backs/Special Def. Safeties Year Year 2003-04 Team Year Year Team 2005 2006 2007 Tennessee Special UT Chattanooga Running Backs 2007 San Diego Assistant Graduate 2008 UT Martin 2009-11 Running Backs/ Co- 2012 Miami (Ohio) South Carolina Running Backs/ Ends Running Backs/Tight Coach Assistant Offensive Tennessee Running Backs UTSPORTS.COM // @VOL_FOOTBALL ON TWITTER @VOL_FOOTBALL // UTSPORTS.COM Terriers led the SoCon in scoring defense in 2007 while while in 2007 defense in scoring led the SoCon Terriers and adding 13 20 passes a conference-high intercepting season. picks the following and 2004 in 2003 assistant serving as a graduate State, the position coaching a full-time to being elevated before during the 2005-06 seasons. and special teams secondary in 2006, while defense in pass Conference West the Great were teams coverage and kickoff return kickoff Conklin’s units in the conference. the top-ranked line at He started education. in physical with a degree an Academic his junior and senior seasons and was backer in sports degree a master’s He also received All-American. in 2008. State South Dakota from administration second-highest rushing total in a season in UT history and in a season in UT history rushing total second-highest running back in one year. a Vol by attempts the third-most as both a ju honors Team Second earned All-SEC Graham and helped and 1996, respectively, nior and a senior in 1995 victories. bowl three to the Vols in a single season and included a school- history Tennessee He also rushing efforts. 100-yard nine consecutive record a total career, games in his Tennessee 14 100-yard posted Henry (15) in school history. only behind Travis ranks that tied rank 25 rushing touchdowns Graham’s Additionally, - - - ASSISTANT COACH - SAFETIES - COACH ASSISTANT FIRST SEASON AT TENNESSEE AT SEASON FIRST ‘03 STATE DAKOTA JOSH CONKLIN JOSH ASSISTANT COACH - RUNNING BACKS - RUNNING COACH ASSISTANT FIRST SEASON AT TENNESSEE AT SEASON FIRST ‘04 TENNESSEE JAY GRAHAM JAY Josh Conklin was named safeties coach on March 9, 9, on March coach named safeties was Josh Conklin and con experience coordinator brings successful “Josh Bulldogs defense Conklin’s years, two In each of the last Citadel, cornerback with The tenure During Conklin’s spent Citadel, Conklin The at joining the staff Prior to “Jay is not only one of the most accomplished running accomplished most one of the is not only “Jay staff on the coaching years three the last spent Graham 2,609 rushed for Graham Tennessee, for As a player Vol letterman Jay Graham returned to the Tennessee the Tennessee to returned Graham Jay letterman Vol 2012. Conklin served as defensive coordinator and safeties and safeties coordinator as defensive served Conklin 2012. seasons. two the last Citadel for The at coach In defense. total in in the Southern Conference third ranked fewer to limited were of 11 Bulldogs opponents seven 2011, scored of 11 foes eight ago, years and two than 20 points, 20. than fewer in Steelers the Pittsburgh by selected Allen was Cortez as the in 15 games as well played and NFL Draft the 2011 Broncos. the Denver game against playoff Card NFL Wild 12th in who finished tied for end Erik Clanton, Defensive opportunity agent earned a free in sacks in 2010, the FCS signing with the Montreal originally after with the Steelers Alouettes. Wof at backs (2007-09) defensive seasons coaching three sistent secondary production to our defensive staff,” said staff,” our defensive to production secondary sistent highly recom “He comes Dooley. Derek head coach Vols’ our football fit for will be a great mended and I believe staff.” in his his responsibilities to special teams and added ford the on the staff, Conklin With final season in Spartanburg. backs in Tennessee history, but he has also proven to be to but he has also proven history, backs in Tennessee said Vols’ in the SEC,” running backs coaches one of the top it means what understands “Jay Dooley. Derek head coach him on our staff.” have thrilled to are and we be a Vol, to running sophomore and coached (2009-11) South Carolina at 2,015 a combined who has rushed for Lattimore, back Marcus seasons with two during his first touchdowns and 27 yards the first become to on pace was Lattimore the Gamecocks. seasons 1,000-yard consecutive post back to South Carolina three posted Rogers winner George Heisman Trophy since an injury sidelined him for before 1978-80 from consecutive in in the SEC third ranked games. South Carolina the final five per game. rushing yards with 198.0 2011 all-time on seventh and ranks 1993-96 from as a Vol yards was season prolific rushing chart. His most career the Vols’ carries, the on 272 yards 1,438 when he rushed for in 1995, coaching staff as the running backs coach on Dec. 6, 2011. 6, 2011. on Dec. coach as the running backs staff coaching as the running backs/tight served recently most Graham South Carolina. at ends coach STAFF for ninth on the Tennessee career list, and he rushed for a graduate assistant on the Vols staff and completed his mas- career-high 211 yards against Vanderbilt on Nov. 25, 1995. ter’s degree in sports management from UT in 2008. In ad- A third-round pick of the Baltimore Ravens in 1997, Gra- dition to stints at South Carolina and his graduate assistant ham spent six seasons in the NFL, including four with the season at Tennessee, Graham has also served as an assistant Ravens (1997-2000) and single seasons with the Seattle coach at Miami, Ohio (2008), UT-Martin (2007), the Univer- Seahawks (2001) and (2002). sity of San Diego (2007), and UT Chattanooga (2006). In 2004, Graham returned to Knoxville and graduated with Graham and his wife, Kelly, are the parents of two daugh- a degree in psychology. He also served the 2005 season as a ters, Nia and Denae, and two sons, Jayson and Kellan. DARIN HINSHAW ASSISTANT COACH - WIDE RECEIVERS THIRD SEASON AT TENNESSEE CENTRAL FLORIDA ‘93

Darin Hinshaw moves to wide receivers coach in his  COACHING CAREER third season with the Vols. He has spent the previous two seasons as the team’s quarterbacks coach working rising Year Team Position junior Tyler Bray. 1999 Central Florida Graduate Assistant Hinshaw guided Bray to a record-setting start to the 2011 2000 Central Florida Quarterbacks season as the signal caller set a school record for comple- 2001-02 Middle Tennessee Running Backs tion percentage in a game. He also started the year with 2003-05 Middle Tennessee Co-Offensive Coordinator the most passing yards in a three-game span in UT’s sto- 2006 Georgia Southern Offensive Coordinator/ ried history. Quarterbacks In 2010, Hinshaw’s impact was immediate as Tennessee’s 2007-09 Memphis Wide Receivers quarterbacks coach. The former signalcaller helped two UT 2010-11 Tennessee Quarterbacks quarterbacks - both making their debuts in Knoxville - lead 2012 Tennessee Wide Receivers the Vols offense to a bowl game and a third-place finish in nation’s statistical leaders. A highlight was in 2003, when the SEC’s Eastern Division. the Blue Raiders offense was the highest scoring unit in Hinshaw’s quarterback duo of Matt Simms and Tyler the league at 27.7 points a contest. Hinshaw made his way Bray combined for 3,309 yards passing and 26 touchdowns to Middle Tennessee from Central Florida, his alma mater. in 2010. The true freshman Bray assumed the starter’s role Hinshaw spent 1999 as a graduate assistant before taking in November and guided the team to a 4-0 finish to claim over the quarterback coaching duties in 2000. bowl eligibility. Hinshaw set numerous school records for the Knights, A Punta Gorda, Fla., native, Hinshaw was a record-set- finishing as career leader in every major passing category, ting quarterback himself during his collegiate playing days including yards (9,000) and TDs (82). During his time un- and spent 2007-09 as wide receivers coach at Memphis on der center, UCF had a combined 28-16 record, including a the staff of former Vol footballer Tommy West. 9-3 mark in 1993 that resulted in a berth in the Division Hinshaw joined the Memphis staff after serving one sea- I-AA playoffs. Hinshaw was named in 2004 to UCF’s 25th son as offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach at Anniversary Team. Georgia Southern. In 2006, Georgia Southern ranked 27th Following his playing days at UCF, Hinshaw began a ca- nationally in total offense, averaging 359.9 yards per game. reer in pro football. After a brief stint with the Cleveland Prior to that, Hinshaw worked at Middle Tennessee for Browns, he spent two years with the Orlando Predators of five seasons. He was the running backs coach his first two the Arena Football League. seasons before being elevated to co-offensive coordinator A 1993 Central Florida graduate, Hinshaw earned his in February 2003. master’s in business administration from UCF in 1996. Under Hinshaw’s guidance, the MTSU offense consis- Hinshaw and his wife, Pam, have four children: daughters tently led the Sun Belt Conference and was among the Sydney, Hayley and Carley; and son Darin Jr. JOHN PALERMO ASSISTANT COACH - DEFENSIVE LINE FIRST SEASON AT TENNESSEE FLORIDA STATE ‘74

John Palermo was hired as defensive line coach on Jan. Americans, all-conference players, first-round draft picks, 20, 2012. Palermo is a veteran of 37 years of coaching, in- and Pro Bowl players. Adding a coach with John’s abilities cluding two seasons with the Washington Redskins and 15 and successful track record will have a positive impact on years at the University of Wisconsin. our defensive line and our program.” “John is one of the most respected defensive line Palermo spent two seasons with the NFL’s Washington coaches in the nation,” said Vols’ head coach Derek Dooley. Redskins from 2008-09, during which time he coached Brian “He has a history of coaching and developing multiple All- Orakpo, who earned Pro Bowl honors as a rookie in a dual role

32 TENNESSEE FOOTBALL // 2012 RECORD BOOK GENERAL STAFF PLAYERS REVIEW HISTORY HONORS VOLMANAC RECORDS 33 - Position Position Tackles/ Offensive Ends Tight Line Offensive Line Offensive Line Offensive Line Offensive Line Offensive Line Offensive Position and Conditioning Strength Line Defensive Outside Linebackers Line Defensive COACHING CAREER COACHING COACHING CAREER COACHING State Peay Austin Line/ Defensive

Palermo is a native of Newburgh, N.Y., and lettered at at and lettered N.Y., of Newburgh, is a native Palermo   Year Year 1977-78 1979 State N. Carolina Team Assistant Graduate 1980-82 1983 State Memphis Line Defensive 1984-87 State Appalachian Head Coach/ Assistant 1988-89 Minnesota 1990 Dame Notre 1991-95 Line State Defensive Wisconsin Peay Austin Line Defensive Coach Head 1995-2005 Wisconsin 2006 Coach/ Head Assistant 2007 Head Coach/ Assistant 2008-09 Miami (Fla.) Washington Tech Tennessee 2010-11 Line Defensive Line Defensive Line Defensive 2012 Tennessee Middle Line Defensive Redskins Tennessee Line Defensive Year Year 1984-85 State Pittsburg Team 1986 1987-88 H.S. (Mo.) Princeton H.S. Beggs (Okla.) 1989-90 Coach Student H.S. (Mo.) Head Coach Trenton 1991 Coach Assistant Head Coach 1992-93 Head Coach C.C. (Kan.) Hutchinson Line Offensive C.C. (Kan.) Hutchinson 1994-95 Illinois Northern 1996 Cincinnati Line Offensive 1997-98 Oklahoma 1999 2000 Michigan Western 2001 Missouri 2003 Line Offensive Kansas 2004-06 Northern Illinois Northern Illinois 2007-10 North Carolina Head Coach/ Assistant Line Offensive 2011 North Carolina 2012 Line Offensive Tennessee Head Coach/ Associate UTSPORTS.COM // @VOL_FOOTBALL ON TWITTER @VOL_FOOTBALL // UTSPORTS.COM backers coach at Appalachian State from 1983-84, three 1983-84, three from Appalachian State at coach backers 1980- Memphis from at line coach as the defensive years Austin at coach line as the defensive 82, and one year at as an assistant career He began his coaching Peay. at years three following 1977-78 from State North Carolina Bainbridge Georgia. High School in of Florida State, graduate A 1974 in 1972-73. Florida State a son, Jason, who Donna, have and his wife, Palermo Jes and a daughter, Peay, Austin line at offensive coaches the of championships at director sica, who is the assistant Big 10 Conference. - - - - ASSISTANT COACH - OFFENSIVE LINE COACH ASSISTANT FIRST SEASON AT TENNESSEE AT SEASON FIRST ‘86 STATE PITTSBURG SAM PITTMAN SAM In 2006, Palermo coached the defensive line at Miami line at the defensive coached In 2006, Palermo at Barry Alvarez coach under head 15 years spent Palermo during his 15 head coach as assistant served Palermo two for Middle Tennessee at on the staff recently Most Dame under head Notre seasons at two spent Palermo include a four-year Palermo for stops Other coaching Sam Pittman was named offensive line coach on Jan. line coach named offensive Sam was Pittman as an record and track reputation “Sam has an excellent ACC named the Scout.com/FoxSports.com was Pittman per 6.3 yards averaged team North Carolina 2011 The led the Bryn Renner quarterback sophomore Additionally, (Fla.) which featured NFL second-round selection Calais Calais selection NFL second-round featured (Fla.) which with the franchise-tagged recently who was Campbell, Cardinals. Arizona coached during which time he of Wisconsin, the University Line Defensive Big Ten four All-Americans, first-team four from the outside linebackers leading Wisconsin, at years Before 1996-2005. line from the defensive and 1991-95 one season as the head spent joining the Badgers, Palermo in Clarksville. University State Peay Austin at coach Blue Raider defensive 2010 Palermo’s seasons (2010-11), who earned Sun Belt Jamari Lattimore, line unit featured season and that of the Year Player Defensive Conference Packers. Bay the Green for plays currently including the Fighting 1988-89, Holtz from Lou coach at season of 1988. While championship national Irish’s lineman Chris defensive coached Palermo Dame, Notre and the 1990 All-American consensus a two-time Zorich, Award. winner of Lombardi Minnesota (1984-87), at line coach as the defensive stint and line line, defensive head coach, as assistant service as a defensive end and linebacker. Washington also finished also Washington linebacker. end and as a defensive per game allowed yards fewest in the NFL in overall fourth also defense 2008 Redskins The 2009. and 10th in in 2008 allowed. points the league in fewest in finished sixth of the Year, Players Defensive Big Ten two men of the Year, Bryant in Wendell selections draft and a pair of first-round Wis James (2005). In 2004, the entire and Erasmus (2002) in the NFL Draft, selected line was defensive starting consin Big 10 titles during his tenure. two and the Badgers won 12, 2012. Pittman, who has spent the last five years at the at years five the last has spent who Pittman, 12, 2012. of in charge 2007-11 from staff of North Carolina University before coach head named associate was line, the offensive season. the 2011 said head coach recruiter,” and as a line coach offensive our to amount “Sam brings a considerable Dooley. Derek that excited are and we and a person, as a coach program he is joining our staff.” in 2011. of the Year Recruiter mark in the season, the second-best in the regular play run freshman line helped redshirt UNC offensive The ACC. in a category efficiency, in passing Conference Coast Atlantic Heels Tar The as well. as a team which UNC led the conference while earning 396.6 at offense in total fifth in the ACC ranked Bowl. V100 Independence a berth in the AdvoCare ning back Giovani Bernard to 101.8 yards per game, a mark per game, yards 101.8 to Bernard ning back Giovani 100-yard and included seven freshmen led all NCAA that ranked 14 rushing touchdowns rushing games. Bernard’s among freshmen. nationally second STAFF Named one of the nation’s top 25 recruiters by ESPN. senior at Northern Illinois in 2003 with 1,648 yards. His first COM, Pittman has signed the No. 2-rated offensive tackle stint as offensive line coach for Northern Illinois was for in each of the last two years, Alex Hurst in 2010 and Kiaro two years, from 1994-95. Pittman also previously coached Holt in 2011. Hurst, who started all 12 games at left tackle the offensive linemen at Kansas (2001), Missouri (2000), for UNC as a sophomore during the 2011 season, joined Western Michigan (1999), and Oklahoma (1997-98). He teammate and left guard Jonathan Cooper as the first Tar coached offensive tackles and tight ends at Cincinnati at Heel tandem to earn All-ACC lineman honors since 1993. 1996. Pittman also worked to develop offensive lineman Gar- Before coaching at NIU, Pittman spent two seasons rett Reynolds, who earned second team All-ACC honors in as the head coach at Hutchinson (Kan.) Community Col- 2008 and was selected in the fifth round of the 2009 NFL lege from 1992-93 after serving as the school’s offensive Draft by the Atlanta Falcons. line coach in 1991. He was a head coach in the high school Pittman joined the Tar Heels after four seasons as the ranks at Trenton (Mo.) High School from 1989-90 and at offensive line coach at Northern Illinois from 2003-06, in- Princeton (Mo.) High School from 1987-88. He began his cluding three seasons as assistant head coach from 2004- coaching career with a two-year stint as a student assistant 06. During that time frame, the Huskies produced a pair at Pittsburg State from 1984-85, followed by one season as of standout rushers in Garrett Wolfe and Michael Turner. an assistant coach at Beggs (Okla.) High School. Wolfe led the nation in rushing with 1,928 yards, while Pittman, a graduate of Pittsburg State (Kan.), played de- Turner, who has earned two Pro Bowl selections with the fensive end at the school and was inducted into the PSU Atlanta Falcons and has led the NFC in rushing in each of Athletics Hall of Fame in 1998. He is married to the former the last two seasons, finished second in the nation as a Jamie Conrad of Pittsburg, Kan. RON McKEEFERY DIRECTOR OF STRENGTH & CONDITIONING SECOND SEASON AT TENNESSEE OTTAWA (KAN.) ‘97

Ron McKeefery joined Tennessee in January as the di-  COACHING CAREER rector of strength and conditioning. The 2008 Under Ar- mour Collegiate Strength and Conditioning Coach of the Year Team Position Year, McKeefery recently spent 11 seasons at South Florida, 1998 Ottawa (Kan.) Strength & Conditioning where he served as assistant athletics director for strength 1998 Kansas City Intern, and conditioning and head strength and conditioning Royals Strength & Conditioning coach. 1999 Tampa Bay Strength & Conditioning McKeefery’s most recent role was as human perfor- Buccaneers mance coordinator for the U.S. Army Special Forces, 160th 2000 Berlin Thunder Head Strength Special Operations Aviation Regiment, in Fort Campbell, & Conditioning Ky. 2000-10 South Florida Head Strength A key member of the South Florida coaching staff, & Conditioning Coach 2011- Tennessee Head Strength McKeefery’s tenure with the Bulls coincided with that pro- & Conditioning Coach gram’s rise from Div. I-AA to perennial Big East Conference contender. In addition to six consecutive bowl games and 19 NFL draft picks, the success of his strength and condi- Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) as well as tioning program is best exemplified by the fact that South a Strength and Conditioning Coach Certified under the Florida was 10-0 in overtime during his 11 seasons with the Collegiate Strength and Conditioning Coaches Associa- school. tion (CSCCA). He also served as the state NSCA Director After spending one season as a coach at Ottawa (Kan.) for Florida (North) and is certified by both the NSCA and University, his alma mater, McKeefery worked as an intern the CSCCA. with the Kansas City Royals. In the two years before go- The Missouri native owns a bachelor of arts in biology ing to South Florida, he worked with the Tampa Bay Buc- from Ottawa and a master of arts in adult education from caneers during the 1999 season, a year in which the Bucs South Florida. McKeefery earned all-conference honors in played in the NFC Championship Game. McKeefery then both football and track at Ottawa and was also a two-time spent the 2000 season as the head strength and condition- Academic All-America. ing coach with the Berlin Thunder of NFL Europe. McKeefer is married to the former Angela Hamilton. He is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist They are the parents of four children: James, Tyler, Ava and with Distinction and Coach Practitioner under the National Maya.

34 TENNESSEE FOOTBALL // 2012 RECORD BOOK GENERAL STAFF PLAYERS REVIEW HISTORY HONORS VOLMANAC RECORDS 35 ------Pendergrass, made the move to Wisconsin in 2009 as Wisconsin to made the move Pendergrass, A stabilizing force within the athletic department and foot department within the athletic force A stabilizing the from Blackburn graduated Tenn., of Loudon, A native Radel of Al Andrea the former Blackburn, is married to UTSPORTS.COM // @VOL_FOOTBALL ON TWITTER @VOL_FOOTBALL // UTSPORTS.COM same position for one season at Wisconsin after a five- after Wisconsin one season at same position for full-time position, His first State. Mississippi at stint year in football with his alma mater Tennessee at was however, recruiting. and handled operations of football the Badgers’ director and travel, budget, operations, administrative the team’s as other administrative scheduling as well nonconference Bielema. Bret duties under head coach ball program and the VASF, Blackburn was rewarded with a rewarded Blackburn was and the VASF, ball program in administration for director athletic associate to promotion of athletic scope his Blackburn broadened There, April 2007. director serving on then-athletic management department in that Included team. management senior Hamilton’s Mike & field program of the track oversight the was appointment as serving as the senior as well & diving teams, the swimming oper of facility operations the internal for sport administrator ations, sports medicine, strength and conditioning, equipment and conditioning, strength sports medicine, ations, the athletic within offices management event and operations, liai department also the athletic Blackburn was department. aca student-athlete Tennessee’s Center, the Thornton son to in participate to also appointed demic support unit. He was level and upper head coaches for committees search various staff. departmental direc athletic senior associate to advancement ball program, 2008. Blackburn in September came for administration for tor Black performing, was of the duties he already many Keeping - pro the football overseeing of directly burn gained the role Using the knowledge administrator. as its senior-level gram - previ program with the football his association gained from built relationships the steadfast and benefiting from ously, provide period, Blackburn has been able to a 20-year over His program. the football to and stability direction, leadership, non- and its budget, operations football over oversight direct and the design and contracts, scheduling, coaches conference training $48 million football new of Tennessee’s construction asset Blackburn an invaluable again proved yet have center Tennessee. at years two serving for in 1990 after of Tennessee University under then-head coach in football assistant as a student Majors. Johnny Emma and Charlee. daughters, two have bion, Mich. They ------DIRECTOR OF FOOTBALL OPERATIONS OF FOOTBALL DIRECTOR BRAD PENDERGRASS BRAD TENNESSEE AT THIRD SEASON ‘98 TENNESSEE SENIOR ASSOCIATE AD/ ADMINISTRATION AD/ ASSOCIATE SENIOR 21ST SEASON AT TENNESSEE AT SEASON 21ST ‘90 TENNESSEE DAVID BLACKBURN DAVID Prior to his return to Rocky Top, Pendergrass held the Pendergrass Top, Rocky to his return Prior to Pendergrass’ primary role at Tennessee is to oversee the oversee is to Tennessee at primary role Pendergrass’ Brad Pendergrass returned to Knoxville in 2010 as UT’s direc as UT’s in 2010 Knoxville to returned Pendergrass Brad Using more than two decades of intercollegiate experi decades of intercollegiate than two Using more Blackburn began his career at Tennessee in 1993 working working in 1993 Tennessee at Blackburn began his career fun into Blackburn made a transition of 2003, In August with the foot efforts of Blackburn’s Off of the success day-to-day administrative operation of the football pro of the football operation administrative day-to-day travel, team management, of budgetary in the areas gram as planning, as well camp and bowl training pre-season all athlet to liaison Dooley’s Derek serving as head coach team. the football assist support units that ics department tor of football operations on head coach Derek Dooley’s staff. Dooley’s Derek on head coach operations of football tor with then-head football coach Phillip Fulmer and the football Phillip Fulmer coach with then-head football win in Tennessee culminating of roles in a variety program ence in multiple sport oversight, fundraising, compliance, compliance, fundraising, in multiple sport oversight, ence Da management, facility and athletic operations, football build upon the long-stand to vid Blackburn has continued of Tennessee the University at of excellence ing tradition administration. for director athletic as the senior associate in 1998. In a championship BCS national ning the first-ever an played Blackburn with Fulmer’s staff, association 10-year com of director and held the titles of assistant role intricate athletic and assistant operations, of football director pliance, Tennessee time, During that operations. football for director his program’s in the storied run successful its most enjoyed champion winning one national of 99-24, with a record tory in 10 consecutive championships, and playing SEC two ship, knowledge guidance, leadership, games. Blackburn’s bowl ethic work rules, and never-tiring of NCAA and application of achieve levels soar to program football helped the Vols in Knoxville. unseen on the gridiron ment de for director athletic and became the assistant draising in working During his tenure the Volunteers. for velopment the Volunteer Tennessee, at athletics arm for the fundraising in all areas. growths record it saw Fund, Scholarship Athletic than doubling from gifts more athletic total were noted Most he helped Also, million in 2007. 41 over to million in 2003 $19.5 with Host contract an $84 million multi-media rights secure of the inter-work knowledge Gaining a vast Communications. the with overseeing charged Blackburn was ings of the VASF, in involved and being directly staff office development entire and prospect solicitation donor design/renovations, facility and parking assign donor ticket program, ing, the gift-in-kind the development for special events and coordinating ments, and its donors. office STAFF

At Mississippi State, he spent his first three years as as- sistant in football operations and later to full-time recruit- sistant to the head coach for Sylvester Croom. Pendergrass ing assistant. was named coordinator of football operations in 2007, and During that 10-year period, the Vols enjoyed 10 consec- then was promoted prior to the 2008 season to assistant utive bowl game appearances, highlighted by winning the AD for football operations. In that role, Pendergrass was 1998 national championship and back to back SEC cham- part of athletics director Greg Byrne’s senior staff, while pionships in 1997 and 1998. maintaining his responsibilities with the football program. A native of Huntingdon, Pendergrass received his bach- Pendergrass spent 10 seasons with the Vols under head elor’s degree in business/marketing from UT in 1998. He coach Phillip Fulmer -- rising from student manager, to earned a master’s in human performance and sports stud- graduate assistant for the coaching staff, to graduate as- ies in 2001. SCOTT ALTIZER DIRECTOR - FOOTBALL RELATIONS 19TH SEASON AT TENNESSEE FURMAN ‘93

Scott Altizer is in his second tenure on the Vols football and their admission process. Altizer also works with the com- staff having served in different capacities on both Derek pliance office to ensure that all Vol football signees have a Dooley and Phillip Fulmer’s staffs during his 18-year career seamless transition through the NCAA Eligibility Center. In at Tennessee. Altizer returned to the football staff in Sep- a valued area for the Vols storied program, Altizer also over- tember 2011 after a brief stint in the athletic department’s sees the walk-on program. event management department. Altizer began his athletic administration career as a Just as he ended his appointment on Fulmer’s staff, Al- graduate assistant in the football recruiting office in 1994. tizer is Tennessee’s Director of Football Relations and is in He then served as the Director of High School relations and charge of overseeing all facets of the recruiting process for was promoted to the Coordinator of Football Operations the Vols. Those duties include the day to day operation of the and was in that role thru the 2008 season. recruiting office, overseeing official and unofficial prospect Altizer is a native of Morristown, Tenn. and attended visits, head coaches recruiting schedule and travel, and the Furman University where he was a four year baseball let- direction and supervision of all recruiting office personnel. terman and enjoyed a brief professional career after gradu- Altizer also serves as the liaison from the football office to ation in 1993. the Thornton Academic Center and the Undergraduate Ad- He and his wife, the former Sandy Apple of Morristown, missions Office as it pertains to prospective student-athletes have two girls, Samantha and Sarah. HEATHER ERVIN ASST. DIRECTOR - FOOTBALL OPERATIONS 11TH SEASON AT TENNESSEE TROY ‘99

Heather Ervin is approaching her 11th year overall on the game. Post-game, Ervin is stationed at the Lauricella Cen- University of Tennessee’s football staff and fourth as the ter Lettermen’s Room for post-game functions. only female in the to hold the The Sweetwater native holds both a bachelor’s degree in title of Assistant Director for Football Operations. health and human services and a master’s degree in sports Aside from having the primary responsibility of manag- and fitness management from Troy University, where she ing the head football coach’s daily schedule, Ervin’s duties played basketball and later served as a graduate assistant include assisting with all non-coaching aspects associated basketball coach for two years. She earlier played two sea- with football operations. This includes arranging summer sons at Hiwassee College in nearby Madisonville, Tennes- employment opportunities for student-athletes and work- see. While at Hiwassee, Ervin helped the Tigers to a com- ing closely with the Thornton Center in monitoring stu- bined 57-10 record and two trips to the NJCAA national dent-athletes’ class attendance. tournament. In addition, Ervin serves as chief liaison for all player During her days at Sweetwater High School, Ervin set 12 family event functions, as well as managing the recently track and field school records and still owns nine of those. created website, www.volparents.com, exclusively for play- She also lettered in basketball and softball. Ervin and her er’s families. Ervin is also substantially involved with official husband, Harry, who also hails from Sweetwater, reside in and unofficial on campus recruiting visits. On gamedays, Maryville with their daughters Jasmine, 9 and Jada, 5 and Ervin can be found overseeing the Wolf-Kaplan Room pre- nephew Jordan, 14.

36 TENNESSEE FOOTBALL // 2012 RECORD BOOK GENERAL STAFF PLAYERS REVIEW HISTORY HONORS VOLMANAC RECORDS 37 - - - - - In 2005 Hawkins had the opportunity to join UT’s Ad join UT’s to had the opportunity In 2005 Hawkins and a son, Haynes. Reagan Kris Ann has a daughter, as a two-year and served captain in 2001 team was Lott Lott, hails from Memphis and is married to Savannah native, native, Savannah Memphis and is married to hails from Lott, A Camillus, N.Y., native, Harrington graduated from UT from graduated Harrington native, N.Y., A Camillus, Mulling, have Tammy the former and his wife, Harrington UTSPORTS.COM // @VOL_FOOTBALL ON TWITTER @VOL_FOOTBALL // UTSPORTS.COM the former Jackie Givens, who is working in Knoxville as a nurse in Knoxville who is working Jackie Givens, the former couple Hospital The Children’s Tennessee East at practitioner Jace. and Stephen Ana Lou kids, Ella Grace, has three all age groups real life skills, dealing in the Savannah com skills, dealing in the Savannah life real all age groups In 2003, she accepted the position of Assistant Director of Director the position of Assistant she accepted In 2003, coordi University, State Middle Tennessee at Admissions planning major campus recruiting program, the tour nating program the online degree for serving as the liaison events, Tennessee. all of East for and recruiting with campus tours, her work and continue office missions recruiting. planning, and student event bully drug use, families, as broken with such issues munity pregnancy. ing and teen group a liaison -- Council Unity squad’s member of the under Lott’s staff and coaching team the football between back was defensive All-SEC The Phillip Fulmer. head coach, He Redskins. the Washington by in the fifth round drafted Steel Pittsburgh with the San Diego Chargers, also played in his six seasons in the NFL. ers in 1990 with a communications degree. The College Sports College The degree. in 1990 with a communications Coordinator Video has named him SEC Association Video 2003). 1998 and times (1997, three of the Year Tammy Jane. Abigail and Hayden Connor, children: three Judge Court Circuit County Blount appointed was recently woman the first Bill Haslam, becoming Gov. Tennessee by judicial system. County as a judge in the Blount serve to - VOL FOR LIFE COORDINATOR FOR VOL DIRECTOR OF ON-CAMPUS RECRUITING OF ON-CAMPUS DIRECTOR ANDRE LOTT ANDRE TENNESSEE AT THIRD SEASON ‘00 TENNESSEE THIRD SEASON AT TENNESSEE AT THIRD SEASON ‘01 TENNESSEE KRIS ANN HAWKINS ANN KRIS SPORTS TECHNOLOGY COORDINATOR TECHNOLOGY SPORTS JOE HARRINGTON TENNESSEE AT 22ND SEASON ‘90 TENNESSEE Head coach Derek Dooley took a giant step toward his toward step a giant took Dooley Derek Head coach for program VFL is a comprehensive newly-created The 1997- from letterman captain and four-year A former Kris Ann Hawkins begins her third season on head coach season on head coach begins her third Kris Ann Hawkins all on- for the plans initiates native Morristown The UT in 2001, from with an English degree graduating After Joe Harrington enters his 22nd season at Tennessee as Tennessee his 22nd season at enters Joe Harrington and editing include compiling His primary responsibilities reorganization of the Tennessee brand when he named for brand of the Tennessee reorganization of on six areas centers that student-athletes football UT’s finance, decision-making skills, personal growth: personal outreach community spiritual growth, placement, career and NFL preparation. Tennessee West from Knoxville to returned Lott 2001, and track head coach, football an assistant he was where County in the Hardin Coordinator and Success field coach kids of taught Lott Coordinator, As Success school system. mer Vols defensive back Andre Lott to the position of Vol the position of Vol to Lott back Andre defensive mer Vols in June 2010. Coordinator (VFL) Life for Derek Dooley’s football staff as Director of On-Campus of On-Campus as Director staff football Dooley’s Derek Recruiting. and unofficial visits, and both official for campus activities office. of the recruiting operations the daily oversees as a teacher her alma mater for began her career Hawkins Bound programs. Upward in the university’s and recruiter the Vols’ sports technology coordinator. Although his em- coordinator. technology sports the Vols’ working the staff trains Harrington phasis is on football, sports teams. and women’s with all UT men’s cataloging analysis, coaching tapes for game and practice He also manages all “cut-ups.” game tapes and producing including the and design of the video department, equipment editing system. Technologies XOS state-of-the-art team’s STAFF KYLE MANLEY GRADUATE ASSISTANT FIRST SEASON AT TENNESSEE GEORGIA TECH ‘08

Kyle Manley begins his first season at Tennessee as a In 2008-09, Manley served as a graduate assistant un- graduate assistant. Manley spent the 2011 season as the der Derek Dooley at Louisiana Tech. He worked with the quarterbacks coach at UT Martin. offense, aiding with the quarterbacks and wide receivers. Manley served as quarterbacks and running backs Manley played quarterback at Georgia Tech from 2004- coach at the University of Arkansas Monticello in 2010. He 07 and graduated with a degree in management in 2008. coached UAM’s all-time leading passer Scott Buisson in his one season with the Boil Weevils. BRANDON STALEY GRADUATE ASSISTANT FIRST SEASON AT TENNESSEE DAYTON ‘05

Brandon Staley enters his first season as a graduate as- Staley was a four-year letterwinner at quarterback for sistant with the Vols. Staley joined Tennessee after coach- the University of Dayton who captained the Flyers in his ing at Hutchinson Community College in Kansas where he senior season of 2004. He posted a 16-5 career record in was the defensive coordinator with the Blue Dragons. two seasons as a starter, including a 9-2 mark his junior Staley helped coach Hutch to back-to-back Salt Bowl year when Dayton was ranked fifth in the country by Foot- Championships. He coached four all-conference lineback- ball Gazette. That publication also named Staley to its pre- ers as Hutchinson was ranked No. 1 in the nation in pass season All-America second team entering the 2004 cam- defense and pass efficiency rating. In 2010, HCC’s 10 wins paign. His senior season, UD again achieved a No. 5 ranking were the most in school history and the Blue Dragons fin- en route to a 7-3 record. ished fifth in the NJCAA. In 2011, HCC went 9-3 and was As the Flyers’ starting QB, Staley completed 168 of 293 ranked ninth. passes for 2,609 yards and 14 touchdowns and rushed for Prior to his stint with Hutchinson, Staley coached at Di- 639 yards and 11 scores. As a junior, he compiled 1,961 yards vision III University of St. Thomas in St. Paul, Minn. Staley of total offense, the fourth-highest single season mark in served as defensive line coach as the team posted an 11-2 school history. He was a four-time member of the Pioneer record, the best in school history and advanced to the D-III Football League All-Academic list. Elite Eight. They finished fifth in the nation. He graduated from Dayton in 2005 with a bachelor’s de- Before St. Thomas, was a graduate assistant with North- gree in political science and is received a master’s degree in ern Illinois University, where he worked with the secondary. counseling, adult and higher education at Northern Illinois. SCHIRRA BLAKE FIELDS ROLAN ADMININSTRATIVE ADMININSTRATIVE INTERN INTERN

BRIAN WAJERT ADMININSTRATIVE INTERN

38 TENNESSEE FOOTBALL // 2012 RECORD BOOK GENERAL STAFF PLAYERS REVIEW HISTORY HONORS VOLMANAC RECORDS 39 - - - Maurer earned her undergraduate degree in nutrition degree earned her undergraduate Maurer the parents Ill., are She and her husband, Dan, of Addison, The Holland, Mich., native began her work with the Vols with the Vols her work began Holland, Mich., native The Maurer also teaches an undergraduate nutrition class, nutrition class, an undergraduate also teaches Maurer - Ten at black quarterback being the first In addition to out of high had been selected prospect outstanding The longest of UT’s the owner -- still Holloway ago, years Two 13 seasons in the Cana and played left Knoxville Holloway - re ended, Holloway days playing his professional After in Alabama Sports Hall of his induction In addition to of Haralson Courtney the former is married to Holloway UTSPORTS.COM // @VOL_FOOTBALL ON TWITTER @VOL_FOOTBALL // UTSPORTS.COM and Lady Vols in October 2007 after three years at Colorado. Colorado. at years three after 2007 in October and Lady Vols all for as sports nutritionist were there Her responsibilities for coach and conditioning strength and assistant programs golf and cheerleading. tennis, football, She in 2002. University Nazarene Olivet from and dietetics internship in nutrition and her dietetic her master’s completed in 2003. University State Georgia from Nico. Emilio and newborn of Manny, ing, ordering and distribution of NCAA-compliant nutritional of NCAA-compliant and distribution ing, ordering all UT sports. for supplements “Sports Nutrition for Athletes,” while handling the budget Athletes,” “Sports Nutrition for nessee and in the Southeastern Conference, Holloway also Holloway Conference, and in the Southeastern nessee in UT history. player black baseball the first was pick. Hol overall Expos with their first the Montreal school by and career collegiate a two-sport for instead opted loway and All-SEC on the diamond. He garnered excel on to went and finished with a in 1975 as a shortstop honors All-America average. career .353 Tennessee’s to selected games -- was 27 at streak hitting making him the only UT student- Baseball Team, All-Century both baseball and squads in all-century named to athlete football. the for numbers impressive compiling League, dian Football (1981-86) Argonauts Toronto (1975-80), Riders Rough Ottawa than more for threw He Lions (1987). and British Columbia 155 while scoring another 3,167 and rushed for yards 25,000 league MVP in 1982. He was touchdowns. UT and earned his degree. turned to Hall Football is a member of the Canadian Holloway Fame, and the Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame Tennessee of Fame, among others. Baseball Hall of Fame, III. Condredge of Jasmine and and is the father Meigs County ------SPORTS NUTRITIONIST SPORTS ASST. AD/STUDENT-ATHLETE RELATIONS AD/STUDENT-ATHLETE ASST. ALLISON MAURER TENNESSEE AT SIXTH SEASON OLIVET NAZARENE ‘02 15TH SEASON AT TENNESSEE AT 15TH SEASON ‘91 TENNESSEE CONDREDGE Allison Maurer’s commitment to excellence in sports nu in excellence to commitment Allison Maurer’s Maurer is one of only 21 full-time Sports Dietitians at the at Dietitians is one of only 21 full-time Sports Maurer UT’s Assistant Athletics Director for Student-Athlete Student-Athlete for Director Athletics Assistant UT’s li- as the department’s primarily serves 57, Holloway, Condredge Holloway is approaching his 15th year on his 15th year is approaching Holloway Condredge Holloway remains associated in the minds of Tennessee in the minds of Tennessee associated remains Holloway di- Holloway as a starter, (1972-74) seasons In his three Relations and Letterman also is one of the most celebrated celebrated also is one of the most and Letterman Relations amazing career Holloway’s In 2011, in school history. players Or Color “The of an ESPN documentary, the subject was with reunions assisting Club, aison with the Lettermen’s for person point also is the Holloway and other projects. of a major col the conduct surrounding issues numerous tory. Kenny by produced Story,” Holloway Condredge ange: The of the SEC’s days and playing the life It recounted Chesney. quarterback. starting African-American first pride in great has taken Holloway program. lege football world find their niche in the business Vols helping former opportu and employment them with contacts assisting by graduation. nities following dur quarterbacked he offense with the razzle-dazzle fans Nicknamed “The of the 1970s. days ing his undergraduate every into excitement packed Holloway Artful Dodger,” or a scramble. a pass into it developed whether play, Gator 1973 Astro-Bluebonnet, the 1972 to the Vols rected He of 25-9-2. record an overall and bowls Liberty and 1974 ra interception-to-attempt with the best ended his career in 12 interceptions just throwing history, tio in Tennessee attempts. collegiate 407 the Tennessee staff and continues to serve as a vital link serve to and continues staff the Tennessee his its storied and staff football Vols the current between trition is a big part of the Tennessee winning edge. trition is a big part of the Tennessee all nutrition edu- for She is responsible I level. Division NCAA As part of her athletes. and Lady Vols with the Vols cation student- for tours grocery-shopping duties, she conducts and per programs weight-loss and weight-gain athletes, perfor for calls “fueling Maurer nutrition -- what formance and assists football for She handles meal planning mance.” wom basketball, baseball, women’s with meal planning for closely with Team works Allison and rowing. swimming en’s disorders, with eating in working EXCEL ENHANCE and Team body She conducts abuse. and substance eating, disordered and educates sports teams various for testing composition body composition. improve fuel to to on how athletes STAFF BILL BAKER NFL COORDINATOR FIRST SEASON AT TENNESSEE TENNESSEE ‘69

Bill Baker joined the Vols as NFL Coordinator in 2012. coordinator at the University of Richmond from 1983-88. He He previously served as an NFL scout for 22 seasons, most also held collegiate assistant posts at Wichita State, Louisville, recently with the Washington Redskins. North Alabama, Tennessee, Samford and Austin Peay. Baker previously had NFL stints with the Miami Dolphins, A native of Jasper, Tenn., Baker was a running back and , and Atlanta Falcons. kick returner at the University of Tennessee from 1966-68. Before entering the NFL ranks, Baker was the defensive He made 18 catches for 272 yards in his three seasons. ADAM DICUS ADMINISTRATIVE ASST. TO THE HEAD COACH THIRD SEASON AT TENNESSEE SMU ‘04

Adam Dicus arrived in Knoxville after serving as assis- He got his start as an assistant to the director of foot- tant to Derek Dooley during his time as athletics director ball operations at SMU under head coach Phil Bennett. Af- and head coach at Louisiana Tech. ter majoring in economics at SMU, Dicus spent four years Dicus’ duties at UT include research, special projects working in Dallas for a hedge fund before returning to the and consultation to the head coach on external relations business of football administration. and communication and branding strategies. He also Dicus holds a master’s degree in sports management. works with NFL scouts during their visits to Knoxville. ROGER C. WOODS TEAM CHAPLAIN THIRD SEASON AT TENNESSEE CLAYTON STATE COLLEGE ‘98

Chaplain Roger C. Woods III, a native of Lithonia, Ga., for the Intercollegiate Fine Arts Society, Inc., Juvenile Ad- utilizes his visionary leadership and excellent administra- vocate for DeKalb County for the Winning Circle Inc.; just tive ability to Encourage, Enrich, and Empower youth and to name a few. Not only does Chaplain Woods have an young adults. awesome ability to reach and mentor people, but he is also Chaplain Woods brings with him twenty plus years of an extraordinary role model. His leadership brings to the experience working with youth ministries and programs. kingdom, a wealth of competence and exemplary service. He is presently the Chaplain at the University of Tennes- Chaplain Woods has also served and ministered with the see with The Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) where following ministers and/or artists: Israel Houghton, Charles he serves with Coach Pat Summitt, Coach Cuonzo Martin, and Taylor, B.B. and C.C. Winans, Tyler Perry in his first Coach Derek Dooley and the entire UT Athletic Depart- stage play “I Know I’ve Been Changed,” Shun Pace Rhodes, ment. Ann Nesby, Byron Cage; Donnie McClurkin, and Danny In addition, Chaplain Woods has also participated in Buggs, former NFL receiver. several community initiatives: Co-Chairman of the Pillar of Chaplain Woods is married to Tia M. Woods and they the Community Awards Committee; Big Brothers and Big have three children, Derrick Ezekiel, Faith Alexandria and Sisters, Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc.; Board of Directors Christian Alexander.

40 TENNESSEE FOOTBALL // 2012 RECORD BOOK GENERAL STAFF PLAYERS REVIEW HISTORY HONORS VOLMANAC RECORDS 41 - Parrott graduated from Soddy Daisy High School and High Soddy Daisy from graduated Parrott During those years, Sitzler served as a student manager from manager from as a student Sitzler served During those years, The equipment room was renamed the Roger Frazier Frazier the Roger renamed was room equipment The High School in Central Bradley from graduated Frazier UTSPORTS.COM // @VOL_FOOTBALL ON TWITTER @VOL_FOOTBALL // UTSPORTS.COM Max Parrott Football Equipment Room, given in their honor by by in their honor given Room, Equipment Football Max Parrott and Hannah Summerfield, in January 2003. Melissa Gordon, received his UT bachelor’s degree in Arts and Sciences in in Arts and Sciences his UT bachelor’s degree received City. of Lenoir Davis Paige the former 1984. He is married to as camping and as well Norris Lake on boating enjoy They skiing. snow 1996-2000, including the last two years as head student man- as head student years two including the last 1996-2000, role. in a part-time staff Frazier’s climbing aboard before ager, then Cleveland State Community College, playing base playing College, Community State then Cleveland UT. arriving at before both stops, at ball and basketball in communications, degree He earned his undergraduate his and then completed with a minor in sport management, in sport administration. master’s career in 1978 as student manager before being named manager before as student 1978 in career manager in spring 1983. equipment in their given Room, Equipment Football and Max Parrott and Hannah Summerfield, in Melissa Gordon, honor by January 2003. Donna, have wife, He and his football. and played Cleveland and Barrett. Brandon children, two - - - - ASSISTANT EQUIPMENT MANAGER EQUIPMENT ASSISTANT MAX PARROTT MAX TENNESSEE AT SEASON 27TH ‘84 TENNESSEE ASSISTANT EQUIPMENT MANAGER EQUIPMENT ASSISTANT EQUIPMENT MANAGER EQUIPMENT ALLEN SITZLER TENNESSEE AT FIFTH SEASON ‘00 TENNESSEE ROGER FRAZIER ROGER TENNESSEE AT 29TH SEASON ‘82 TENNESSEE EQUIPMENT STAFF EQUIPMENT The equipment room was renamed the Roger Frazier and Frazier the Roger renamed was room equipment The Max Parrott begins his 27th season this year as assistant as assistant season this year begins his 27th Max Parrott foot with the Volunteers began his association Parrott The Cleveland native’s responsibility includes managing responsibility native’s Cleveland The High School and Cleveland from 36, graduated Sitzler, Allen Sitzler joined Roger Frazier’s staff as full-time as staff Frazier’s Allen Sitzler joined Roger Equipment Manager Roger Frazier is responsible for all for is responsible Frazier Roger Manager Equipment Man Equipment of the SEC as president He also serves with the as a full-time staffer in his 29th year Currently  ball program as a student assistant in 1980 before coming coming in 1980 before assistant as a student ball program on a full- duty room on the equipment take back in 1985 to position in 1987. his current to promoted time basis. He was equipment manager under the direction of Roger Frazier. of Roger manager under the direction equipment sistant equipment manager in September 2007. manager in September equipment sistant practice from room, the equipment of daily operation the as well managers scheduling, supervision of the student to adidas gear and the team’s and maintaining as ordering equipment. football football equipment issue and maintenance, in addition to in addition to and maintenance, issue equipment football of all foot control and inventory handling the purchasing his began the UT graduate program, football Volunteers ball game and practice gear. ball game and practice development product new in and assists Association agers with adidas. STAFF

 SPORTS MEDICINE STAFF JASON McVEIGH DIRECTOR OF SPORTS MEDICINE 14TH SEASON AT TENNESSEE TENNESSEE ‘96

Jason McVeigh enters his seventh season as Director of with a B.S. degree in Biology and a minor in Biochemistry. Sports Medicine at Tennessee, and his 14th overall with the He then went on to receive his Master’s degree in Physical UT athletics department. Therapy from Duke University in 1999. He is a certified ath- McVeigh has been a member of the UT Sports Medicine letic trainer and is also a board certified specialist in sports staff since 1999, when he joined the Vols as the Director of physical therapy Rehabilitation. He is a member of both the American Physical Therapy Under McVeigh’s supervision, the UT Sports Medicine Association and the National Athletic Trainers Association. department has added several key features to assist in He currently serves as the chair of the Editorial Review the care of UT student-athletes. These include addition of Group in Athletic Training for Doody Enterprises Inc., as a Team Physician’s Clinic, an on-site X-ray unit, baseline well as being a member of the Client Advisory Board for echocardiograms and concussion testing for all student- Aegis Sciences Corp. McVeigh has spoken at several local athletes, a revised substance abuse testing policy, an ex- and national sports medicine conferences on topics related panded state-of-the-art physical therapy clinic, as well as to both physical therapy and athletic training. development of Team EXCEL, a multi-disciplined program A native of Buffalo, N.Y., McVeigh graduated from Jones- aimed at addressing the complex behavioral health needs borough’s David Crockett High. He is married to the former of the UT student-athlete. Jennifer Bruorton of Marietta, Ga., and they are the parents McVeigh graduated Summa Cum Laude from UT in 1996 of twins, Caitlin and Carson, 4; and Kennedy, 1. DR. CHRIS KLENCK TEAM PHYSICIAN SEVENTH SEASON AT TENNESSEE PURDUE ‘95

Dr. Chris Klenck enters his seventh season as the head physician in the Indiana high school ranks. team physician on the UT Sports Medicine staff. Additionally, he has earned board certifications in Inter- Klenck came to Knoxville in November 2006 follow- nal Medicine, Pediatrics and Primary Care Sports Medicine. ing a primary care sports medicine fellowship at Indiana An Evansville, Ind., native, Klenck earned his doctor of University Medical Center. He had served the Indianapolis pharmacy degree from Purdue before completing his doctor hospital since June 2001 in the positions of Internal Medi- of medicine degree at Indiana University School of Medicine. cine/Pediatrics intern, resident and chief resident. He is a member of the American Academy of Pediatrics, During fellowship training, Klenck was an assistant American College of Physicians, American Medical Society for team physician for the preseason train- Sports Medicine and American College of Sports Medicine. ing camps and assisted at Purdue University, his alma ma- Klenck is married to the former Laura Botto of Dayton, ter. He worked the NFL Scouting Combines in Indianapolis, Ohio. They are the parents of three children: Jacob, Ben has NCAA championships experience and served as a team and Ella.

42 TENNESSEE FOOTBALL // 2012 RECORD BOOK GENERAL STAFF PLAYERS REVIEW HISTORY HONORS VOLMANAC RECORDS 43 - - - - - A 1999 sports science graduate of Elmira College, College, of Elmira graduate A 1999 sports science Duncanson is married to native, N.Y., A Middletown, A native of American Fork, Utah, Dean graduated Utah, Dean graduated of American Fork, A native with their in Knoxville Kris, live He and his wife, A native of Elkins, W.Va., Merritt graduated with a Bach graduated Merritt of Elkins, W.Va., A native the former his wife, with in Knoxville, resides Logan isville Fire of the Arena2 Football League, was a seasonal a seasonal was League, Football of the Arena2 Fire isville and in 2001 Jets York the New for trainer athletic assistant in 1997. Giants York the New for a summer intern in sports admin- degree Duncanson earned his master’s He was in 2001. of Louisville the University at istration and received Year” of the Trainer named “2005 Athletic the Athletic by Backbone Award” the “2004 President’s of Florida. Association Trainers’ Duncan The a UT letterwinner. Clark, Carrie the former a son, Cade. and Avery, a daughter, sons have UTSPORTS.COM // @VOL_FOOTBALL ON TWITTER @VOL_FOOTBALL // UTSPORTS.COM cluding the Trojans’ 2003 national champion football team. champion football national 2003 cluding the Trojans’ in 2000 University San Diego State Laude from Magna Cum de his Master’s He completed in kinesiology. with a degree Carolina, of North the University at therapy in physical gree clinician and educator Chapel Hill. Dean is an experienced Association Trainers’ Athletic in the National who is active and has Association Therapy and the American Physical and national regional numerous at speaker been an invited conferences. and Tyler. Addison daughters, Texans in 2004-05. Texans Uni Virginia West from training in athletic elor’s of Science the from graduate on to went 2004. Merritt in May versity in sport of Science with a Master’s of Tennessee University in May in sport management with a concentration studies Ath a member of the National is currently Merritt 2007. Athletic the Southeastern (NATA), Association Trainers letic Athletic and the Tennessee (SEATA) Association Trainers (TATS). Society Trainers Scholfield, and their dog, Oskie. Catherine ------DIRECTOR OF REHABILITATION DIRECTOR JOHN DEAN TENNESSEE AT SEVENTH SEASON ‘00 STATE DIEGO SAN ASSOCIATE ATHLETIC TRAINER TRAINER ATHLETIC ASSOCIATE ASSOCIATE ATHLETIC TRAINER TRAINER ATHLETIC ASSOCIATE LOGAN MERRITT LOGAN TENNESSEE AT SEASON SECOND VIRGINIA ‘04 WEST SEVENTH SEASON AT TENNESSEE AT SEASON SEVENTH ‘99 ELMIRA ROBB DUNCANSON ROBB John Dean, MPT, SCS, ATC, is beginning his seventh is beginning his seventh ATC, SCS, John Dean, MPT, the Ath for he worked Tennessee, to coming Prior to He previously was an athletic trainer at Southern Cali Southern at trainer an athletic was He previously Robb Duncanson is entering his seventh season as as season his seventh is entering Duncanson Robb In between his UT stops, Merritt served as an assistant as an assistant served Merritt his UT stops, In between Logan Merritt began as an Assistant Director of Sports Director began as an Assistant Merritt Logan

year as the Director of Rehabilitation with the UT Sports of Rehabilitation as the Director year in clinical specialist Dean is a board-certified Medicine staff. services rehabilitation and provides therapy sports physical athletes. UT student for athletic trainer for both the University of Louisville (2009- of Louisville both the University for trainer athletic programs. football of Miami (2007-08) 10) and University as an the UT Sports Medicine staff for worked He previously the football for trainer athletic assistant and graduate intern as a worked also previously Merritt 2005-07. from program Houston the NFL’s with trainer athletic season-long intern dent athletic training program. training athletic dent he was of Florida where the University at Association letic He was team. the football injuries to treating for responsible Kinesiol and in the Applied Physiology also an instructor in rehabilitation. a course teaching ogy Department, in and baseball programs, with the football working fornia, Medicine in 2011, marking his fifth season overall working working marking his fifth season overall Medicine in 2011, with the football his role In addition to with UT athletics. the sports medicine needs of also oversees Merritt team, stu the volunteer while coordinating golf team, the men’s UT’s Assistant Director of Sports Medicine for football and football Sports Medicine of for Director Assistant UT’s Train Athletic being a Certified In addition to golf. women’s Special and Conditioning Strength a Certified he is also er, ist. As Trainers’ Athletic National He is a member of the the Chair of the Committee, College/University sociation College/University Association Trainers’ Athletic Southeast the Ex to Representative Regional and the East Committee, Associa Trainers’ Athletic of the Tennessee Board ecutive years four in 2006 after the Vols tion. Duncanson came to USF, at his tenure of South Florida. Prior to the University at with the Lou trainer athletic as co-head Duncanson served STAFF

 STRENGTH & CONDITIONING STAFF BEN LARSON ASSOC. DIR., STRENGTH & CONDITIONING THIRD SEASON AT TENNESSEE SUSQUEHANNA ‘05

Ben Larson joined Tennessee’s full-time strength and con- He also worked for Tennessee strength and conditioning ditioning staff in 2011, after serving the previous year as the coach Ron McKeefery as an intern at South Florida. Before his strength and conditioning intern. stint with McKeefery, Larson was coaching high school foot- Larson has been on Derek Dooley’s staff since arriving at ball at Langley (Va.) High School. Louisiana Tech in 2007 as a graduate assistant. Before joining The Mercersberg, Pa., native played college football at up with Dooley, Larson was the assistant director of sports Susquehanna University in Selinsgrove, Pa. Larson played line- performance at Northwestern State in Natchitoches, La. backer for the Crusaders, earning his bachelor’s degree in 2005.

JOE BERNARDI CHRIS HURD NICK GENTRY STRENGTH & STRENGTH & STRENGTH & CONDITIONING INTERN CONDITIONING INTERN CONDITIONING INTERN

 ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT

AMANDA GILPIN KIM MILLIGAN ANGELA SCHWINGE ADMINISTRATIVE ADMINISTRATIVE ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT ASSISTANT ASSISTANT

44 TENNESSEE FOOTBALL // 2012 RECORD BOOK GENERAL STAFF PLAYERS REVIEW HISTORY HONORS VOLMANAC RECORDS 45 ------Prior to his UT appointment, Dr. Cheek was a member of Cheek was Dr. his UT appointment, Prior to with high honors earned his bachelor’s Cheek degree Dr. Dr. Bruce regularly teaches graduate and under graduate teaches regularly Bruce Dr. Jennifer, with his wife Tenn, in Walland, lives Bruce Dr. UTSPORTS.COM // @VOL_FOOTBALL ON TWITTER @VOL_FOOTBALL // UTSPORTS.COM presented his work on taxes and small business activity activity and small business on taxes his work presented Tax on Federal Panel Advisory the President’s before 2005. in Reform and the of taxation on the economics courses graduate He has recently of health and health care. economics in Econom Studies of Graduate as the Director served Major in of the Undergraduate ics and the Director Ath Faculty becoming Before Public Administration. years two for served Bruce Dr. Representative, letics and Fiscal Integrity Board’s as chair of the Athletics He has also served Planning Committee. Long-Range and Plan- Budget Senate’s as chair of the UTK Faculty of the member is an active Bruce Dr. ning Committee. of Institute the International Association, Tax National and the American, Southern, and West Public Finance, has service His community Associations. ern Economic presentations and policy economic included numerous assistance volunteer and local organizations, state for and a three-year 4-H Program, County the Blount for Birth of the Lisa Ross of Directors on the Board term as Trea of those years with two Center, and Women’s surer. and their College, Maryville at professor a mathematics age 5. Annie, daughter tilizers for the developing world. He serves of the board of of the board He serves world. the developing for tilizers Uni of Public and Land Grant the Association for directors Commission the group’s as chairman of (APLU), versities and as a Resources and Renewable Environment on Food, on Committee Advisory Presidential member of the APLU of Governors, Board on the UT-Battelle He serves Energy. the Ten of Directors, Board Center the UT Health Sciences Steering Plan Master Commission Higher Education nessee of Directors. Board and the UT Athletics Committee of Florida the University at and an administrator the faculty of agricul president serving as senior vice last 34 years, for resources. and natural tural He received A&M University. Texas from and his doctorate of A native Lamar University. from degree his master’s children two have Ileen, and they he is married to Texas, grandchildren. and two ------FACULTY ATHLETIC REPRESENTATIVE ATHLETIC FACULTY DR. DONALD BRUCE DR. DONALD TENNESSEE 14TH YEAR AT DREW UNIVERSITY ‘94 UT KNOXVILLE CHANCELLOR UT KNOXVILLE FOURTH YEAR AT TENNESSEE YEAR AT FOURTH A&M ‘69 TEXAS DR. JIMMY G. CHEEK JIMMY DR. Donald Bruce is the Douglas and Brenda Horne Pro is the Douglas and Brenda Donald Bruce He joined the UTK faculty in 1999 after receiving his receiving in 1999 after He joined the UTK faculty provides regularly Bruce Dr. As a CBER economist, studies Bruce Dr. his CBER research, In addition to Dr. Jimmy G. Cheek became the seventh chancellor of chancellor G. became the seventh Cheek Jimmy Dr. on im the campus is focused his leadership, Through is campus, UT Knoxville flagship research As the state’s Fertilizer of the International the Board chairs Cheek Dr. fessor of Business in the Center for Business and Eco Business for in the Center of Business fessor of Eco and the Department (CBER) nomic Research Knoxville. of Tennessee, the University nomics at University Syracuse from in Economics M.A. and Ph.D. Uni Drew from in Economics with honors and his B.A. versity. and evaluation research non-partisan policy objective, agencies of government with an array under contracts in CBER work His recent levels. and state the federal at wel of Tennessee’s has included an ongoing evaluation Depart the Tennessee for First, Families program, fare supply of teacher an analysis of Human Services, ment of Office the Governor’s for and demand in Tennessee on of expenditures and a forecast Policy, Education Ten the for Scholarships Lottery Education Tennessee Commission. Higher Education nessee of tax policies effects and behavioral the economic and owner- activity on such things as small business and has been presented housing. His work occupied vol of academic journals, edited published in a variety be He has testified meetings. umes, and professional and he taxation, of internet on the topic Congress fore the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, on Feb. 1, 2009. 1, 2009. on Feb. Knoxville, of Tennessee, the University enhancing experience, educational the student’s proving and as outreach as well and scholarship research faculty Cheek has Dr. student, college A first-generation service. UT Knoxville’s broaden to initiatives in motion several set the university. to access and student diversity In early 50 public institution. as a Top ranked currently one of the become to its quest the campus launched 2010, It helped in the nation. universities 25 public research Top grad base and research the growing for strategies solidify and attracting rates graduation improving programs, uate faculty. top and retaining global a new Committee, Advisory Center Development clean, envi and commercialize develop to effort research fer and renewable cost-effective sustainable, ronmentally STAFF DAVE HART VICE CHANCELLOR/DIRECTOR OF ATHLETICS SECOND YEAR AT TENNESSEE ALABAMA ‘71

The University of Tennessee named Dave Hart vice chan- Highly respected as a visionary and industry leader, Hart’s ca- cellor and director of athletics on Sept. 5, 2011. Hart has held reer has featured service as the president of both the National leadership roles in athletics administration at East Carolina Uni- Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics and the Division versity, Florida State University and the University of Alabama. IA Athletics Directors’ Association. A former recipient of the “I am very pleased to have Dave as our new vice chancel- Robert R. Neyland Award honoring lifetime achievement, Hart lor and director of athletics,” University of Tennessee Knoxville has also been named by his colleagues as the Athletic Director Chancellor Jimmy Cheek said upon Hart’s hiring. “He has exten- of the Year for the Southeast Region in both 2000 and 2005, sive experience as an athletics director, and he has the passion one of a few select individuals to receive the honor multiple and drive to lead our great athletics program.” times. Among the many challenges and goals being addressed in During his 13 years at Florida State, Hart negotiated unprec- the first 10 months of his tenure at Tennessee, Hart has led ef- edented, multi-million dollar contracts for the department to- forts which included the following: taling in excess of $175 million. He also devised and executed an extensive and comprehensive facilities master plan for » Restructured the athletics department and developed an athletics that eclipsed the $150 million mark. Hart initiated a organizational flow chart. multi-faceted Student Development/Life Skills program for all » Redefined and clarified the athletic department Mission student-athletes at FSU, an endeavor recognized nationally as a Statement. “Program of Excellence” by the Division I-A Athletics Directors’ » Created a new Governance Structure going through a Association. He spearheaded the rewriting of the department’s “right-sizing” effort in conjunction with the implementation of mission statement to put the student-athlete at the core of ath- combining the men and women’s athletic programs into one letic department priorities in its goal to build comprehensive while setting a direction and vision for all units within the de- excellence throughout all components of the department. partment. “Dave is as good an athletic director as there is in the coun- » The Compliance Department has been reorganized and try,” legendary Florida State Head Football Coach Bobby capital projects have been reprioritized to dovetail into a stra- Bowden said. “He’s as sharp of an AD as I’ve been around in 57 tegic plan, which is in the process of being finalized, for the years. He knows what’s important, and he’s a builder.” next 5-to-10 years. Hart took a leadership role in the FSU athletics department’s » Policies and procedures have been strengthened through- first major capital campaign, in concert with Seminole Boosters, out the department, as has overall communication. which raised more than $75 million for athletics facilities and » Fan enhancement options at Neyland Stadium and Thomp- served as the catalyst for a subsequent effort. Within the Fa- son-Boling Arena have been prioritized as well. cilities Master Plan, there were several state-of-the-art facilities constructed, including a soccer/softball facility, a state-of-the- Comprehensive athletic success exemplified Hart’s tenure as art golf facility and teaching center, a basketball training center the Florida State athletic director, as a combined 35 ACC Cham- and major renovations to the tennis and volleyball facilities. pionships were won by 10 different Seminole athletic programs The Moore Athletics Center and Dick Howser Baseball Sta- during his tenure. Additionally, the Seminole football team won dium ranked among the nation’s best. A new aquatics facility nine ACC titles and appeared in four national championship and a renovation to the track facility were finalized in 2008. games, winning the 1999 BCS National Championship with a In recognizing Hart’s position within intercollegiate athletics, Sugar Bowl victory over Virginia Tech. ACC Commissioner John Swofford said, “Dave Hart is one of the The men’s outdoor track and field team also claimed two best and most respected athletics administrators in the busi- national championships during his tenure, while the baseball ness. He thoroughly understands the nuances of major college program appeared in the College World Series five times and athletics, and he has superb values to go along with his vast the softball program won nine ACC titles and played in the experience in the field. He is a proven leader at the conference Women’s College World Series. During Hart’s last year at Flor- and national levels.” ida State, the Seminoles finished 15th in the Directors’ Cup, an While at FSU, Hart made many key hires, including the hir- all-time high for the institution at that time. ing of FSU’s first two African-American basketball coaches, Additionally, during Hart’s three years at Alabama, the Crim- including current men’s coach Leonard Hamilton, as well as son Tide football team claimed the 2009 BCS National Cham- their first African-American senior-level administrator. Under pionship and the individual athletic teams posted a combined Hart’s direction, FSU formalized a varsity club to encourage the eight top-three finishes nationally over the last three years. Hart participation of former student-athletes in athletic department has more than 20 years of service as a director of athletics. activities. He also placed a significant focus on the growth of “It is a privilege to be named Vice Chancellor and Director women’s athletics at FSU, a commitment reflected in increased of Athletics at the University of Tennessee,” Hart said. “To be funding, competitive success and facility upgrades. entrusted to lead one of the nation’s elite athletics programs is Academic success also accompanied Hart’s time at FSU, as an exciting opportunity. the school became home to the inaugural National Student- “I want to thank Chancellor Cheek, and all of those involved Athlete of the Year, a State of Florida Woman of the Year recipi- in this process for their confidence and commitment. I am anx- ent, and two Rhodes Scholars. A record number of FSU student- ious to demonstrate my passion for Tennessee and the Volun- athletes made the ACC Academic Honor Roll, were recipients of teer Nation.” NCAA post-graduate scholarship awards and obtained degrees.

46 TENNESSEE FOOTBALL // 2012 RECORD BOOK GENERAL STAFF PLAYERS REVIEW HISTORY HONORS VOLMANAC RECORDS 47 - - - - MIKE WARD SENIOR ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR ATHLETICS ADMINISTRATION FOR PROGRAMS & SPORT CHRIS FULLER SENIOR ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR ATHLETICS AND DEVELOPMENT FOR RELATIONS EXTERNAL Hart served as Executive Director of Athletics at Alabama at of Athletics Director as Executive Hart served Hart has made level, national the at A popular speaker Alabama. while at Humble, Pam former the his wife, Hart met SENIOR ASSOCIATE SENIOR ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR/ ATHLETICS SENIOR WOMAN ADMINISTRATOR DONNA THOMAS UTSPORTS.COM // @VOL_FOOTBALL ON TWITTER @VOL_FOOTBALL // UTSPORTS.COM cess that resulted in the addition of three new members in Mi in members new of three addition the in resulted that cess as Vice He also served College. and Boston Tech ami, Virginia he where of Directors Board Football of the NCAA Chairman of Division with commissioners and served NACDA represented Myles Brand. President NCAA as past as well conferences I-A Hart played Alabama graduate, of 2008. A 1971 August since head coach under legendary Tide the Crimson for basketball in 1972 UA from degree a master’s and earned C.M. Newton coach. basketball assistant a graduate as while working and presented nationally speaking presentations numerous marketing, welfare, as student-athlete on such topics seminars skills and negotiation planning, master facility gender equity, As the National at an instructor He was transition. personnel - In Management of Athletics Directors of Collegiate sociation the at is an annual presenter and currently 10 years for stitute his sharing with peers Institute Directors’ Athletics Division I-A administration. athletics to relating and experiences knowledge of Alabama, and the University of The graduate is a 1970 Pam the ath as currently Rick, who serves children: has three couple Harts are The Jamie and Kelly. UT Chattanooga, at director letic McKin Caroline, Trevor, grandchildren: of five the grandparents Olivia and Kingsley. ley, - - - - FOOTBALL ADMINISTRATION FOOTBALL DAVID BLACKBURN DAVID SENIOR ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR/ ATHLETICS ASSOCIATE ATHLETICS ATHLETICS ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR, COMMUNICATIONS JIMMY STANTON EXECUTIVE ATHLETICS STAFF ATHLETICS EXECUTIVE  Hart also played an integral role in the ACC expansion pro expansion the ACC in role an integral Hart also played Hart was one of 11 athletic directors nationally who worked who worked nationally directors one of 11 athletic Hart was Hart has also earned the Athletics Directors’ Award for ad for Award Directors’ earned the Athletics Hart has also time on includes considerable service to commitment Hart’s BILL MYERS SENIOR ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR ATHLETICS BUSINESS FOR OPERATIONS/CFO JON GILBERT SENIOR EXECUTIVE ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR ATHLETIC sions regarding post-season football format options and simi- format football post-season sions regarding his In addition to postseason. the football to related lar issues and had di Hart chaired nationally, roles leadership prominent ACC’s of both of the the renegotiations with involvement rect the ACC and chaired contracts television and basketball football and Basketball Men’s as the ACC as well Committee Television committees. Football with an advisory group of athletic directors to presidents and presidents to directors of athletic with an advisory group and discus in ongoing meetings commissioners conference numerous national and conference committees, including the committees, and conference national numerous and Committee and Awards Honors the NCAA Council, NCAA Committee, Bowls and Postseason Special Events the NCAA Student-Athlete the NCAA to and he has been a consultant Council. Advisory Student-athlete community service involvement became a pri- became involvement service community Student-athlete than more contributing Hart with student-athletes under ority projects. outreach in community hours 5,000 and the of student-athletes and progress the quality vancing In 2008, he received Florida State. while at program athletics by honor bestowed the highest Award, Corbett the James J. of Athletics. Directors of College Association National STAFF

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JOE ARNONE ANGIE BOYD-KECK TODD DOOLEY DAVID ELLIOTT Associate AD - Assistant AD-Business/ Assistant AD - Assistant AD - Ticket Operations Internal Affairs Compliance Event Management

GREG HULEN TYLER JOHNSON DOUG KOSE RON McKEEFERY Associate AD - Associate AD - Assistant AD - Director of Strength & Development Business/Internal Sales & Marketing Conditioning Affairs

JASON McVEIGH THOMAS MOATS BRAD PENDERGRASS CARMEN TEGANO Associate AD - Director - Information Director - Football Associate AD Director of Sports Technology Operations Medicine

DARA WORRELL JASON YELLIN KEVIN ZURCHER STEVE EARLY Associate AD Assistant AD - Assistant AD - Vol Network General Media Relations Facilities Manager

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