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Josh Heupel has Tennessee rolling in the quarterback department for years to come. Five-star, former No. 1 overall player Nico Iamaleava will get his turn coming up this fall. Four-star passer Jake Merklinger is behind him, then attention turns to five-star 2025 commit George MacIntyre. The mid-state product committed to Tennessee back in the spring, choosing the Volunteers over the likes of Alabama, LSU, Clemson and several others. Per On3, MacIntyre ranks 17th overall in the class — the fourth ranked quarterback in the country and the top overall player in the state of Tennessee. ESPN took a deep dive…
In a heartbreaking turn of events, Tony Vitello, the renowned head coach of the Tennessee Volunteers baseball team, has been diagnosed with chronic cancer. The diagnosis came following a routine health check, which has left the sports community and fans reeling in shock and sorrow. Vitello, who has been a pivotal figure in college baseball, has garnered immense respect for his dedication and passion for the sport. Known for his strategic acumen and ability to inspire his team, Vitello has led the Volunteers to numerous victories and has been a beacon of leadership and perseverance. His unexpected diagnosis has cast…
Much talk has surfaced about the San Francisco 49ers and their public contract negotiations with star receiver Brandon Aiyuk, who is looking for a hefty raise with one-year remaining on his current contract. Aiyuk remains a top priority for the 49ers, who have seemed committed to working out an extension since the offseason began, but there are also other potential extension candidates that San Francisco could look to work out deals with. Other popular names include cornerbacks Charvarius Ward and Deommodore Lenoir, who both are on the last years of their respective deals. But, how about tight end George Kittle?…
Dallas Cowboys Hall of Famer receiver Michael Irvin was initially planning to use Game 5 of the NBA Finals between the Dallas Mavericks and the Boston Celtics as a soft opening for his new sports bar called Playmakers88 and to celebrate Father’s Day. He had also hoped for a Mavericks win in an effort to keep their title dreams alive. That was before Boston won in blowout fashion, 106-88, to clinch its 18th world title. But something put it on Irvin’s heart to share a family health crisis with his patrons at halftime. Irvin revealed that his wife Sandy, 58,…
Georgia head coach Kirby Smart has made SEC History, becoming the winningest football coach in conference history through his first 100 career games. The University of Georgia Bulldogs have defeated the UAB Blazers on Saturday night inside of Sanford Stadium, and with the win head coach Kirby Smart has eclipsed 100 football games, winning 86 of them. Saturday night’s 86th win in 100 games makes Kirby Smart’s start to his head coaching career the highest winning percentage through 100 games in conference history. Smart was asked about the potential accomplishment this week during his press conference availability. I guess it’s…
The coach earns most of his pay through broadcast and sponsor agreements, but a win at the College World Series would still give him a nice payday. KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Tennessee baseball coach Tony Vitello was guaranteed to get a nice bonus in his paycheck after the Vols punched their ticket to the College World Series. If Tennessee wins it all, he’ll earn even more. The coach’s $350,000 base salary, while impressive, is not the star here. The real star is his cut of the broadcast deals and various endorsements UT gets – those really pump up his take-home pay.…
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Josh Heupel has Tennessee rolling in the quarterback department for years to come. Five-star, former No. 1 overall player Nico Iamaleava will get his turn coming up this fall. Four-star passer Jake Merklinger is behind him, then attention turns to five-star 2025 commit George MacIntyre. The mid-state product committed to Tennessee back in the spring, choosing the Volunteers over the likes of Alabama, LSU, Clemson and several others. Per On3, MacIntyre ranks 17th overall in the class — the fourth ranked quarterback in the country and the top overall player in the state of Tennessee. ESPN took a deep dive into the…
You may know Anthony “Spice” Adams from his NFL career. Then again, you may not. The defensive tackle was a role player for nine seasons for the Bears and 49ers. He started more than eight games in a season only three times. He never had more than 2 1/2 sacks in a year. It is more likely that you know him from his social media career. Spice Adams is a social media rock star, or, if you prefer to treat this like it’s serious business, a social media influencer. Across all social media platforms, he has nearly 2 million followers.…
Stephen Jackson recently shared an eye-opening story during the “All The Smoke x Knuckleheads” live show about how Michael Jordan saved his career by providing him with a Jordan brand contract. Jackson recounted his time playing in Protege shoes, a decision he later regretted due to their poor quality. At the time I got my Jordan deal, I was wearing Proteges… it definitely ended my, almost ended my career.” “The worst decision ever made, I end up breaking my toe and playing in these s***s, right? Three years, I think every quarter and every time out if you wanted to…