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EA Sports NCAA football game is long gone, but college players want it back

EA Sports NCAA football game is long gone, but college players want it back

USA Today — Tennessee senior linebacker Daniel Bituli has played football since the fifth grade. It's a game that he knows inside out. He also grew up playing video games like Madden and NCAA Football . His experience playing the video games went deeper than building an electronic dynasty with his favorite team.
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Half of SEC basketball teams are coached by Black women: 'It looks like what it's supposed to loo...

Half of SEC basketball teams are coached by Black women: 'It looks like what it's supposed to loo...

USA Today — KNOXVILLE, Tenn. - When Kentucky named Kyra Elzy its women's basketball coachin December, she knew there would be big expectations. She had been serving as the interim coach following Matthew Mitchell's sudden retirement in November due to personal health reasons.
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Tennessee baseball's advantage in College World Series? It can win any type of game

Tennessee baseball's advantage in College World Series? It can win any type of game

Knoxville News Sentinel — If Tennessee baseball has proved anything this season, it's that the Vols can win any type of game. A lightning-delayed nail-biter in Game 1 of the Knoxville Super Regional on Saturday? The Vols scratched out enough offense to win a low-scoring affair. Clear blue skies for Game 2 on Sunday?
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How Tennessee football's new defensive scheme allows Vols to be 'natural football players'

How Tennessee football's new defensive scheme allows Vols to be 'natural football players'

Knoxville News Sentinel — Tennessee football's defensive coaching staff hasn't publicly revealed a specific scheme yet. New defensive coordinator Tim Banks has primarily relied upon a four-man defensive front, in either a 4-3 or 4-2-5. The Vols have a roster built for a 3-4, though, having run that under former coach Jeremy Pruitt for the past three seasons.
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Avery Flatford hasn't let cystic fibrosis stop her from becoming ace pitcher — and inspiring others

Avery Flatford hasn't let cystic fibrosis stop her from becoming ace pitcher — and inspiring others

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Georgia tight end Darnell Washington never considered transferring despite early career struggles

Georgia tight end Darnell Washington never considered transferring despite early career struggles

247Sports — Georgia tight end Darnell Washington's career has not panned out like most expected. Be it because of injury or other issues, his availability and usage with the Bulldogs has been limited. Continuing his trend of bad luck, Washington is sidelined this spring with what coach Kirby Smart described as a lower leg injury.
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From Eliah Drinkwitz to Texas football, the winners and losers from Day 4 of SEC Media Days

From Eliah Drinkwitz to Texas football, the winners and losers from Day 4 of SEC Media Days

Knoxville News Sentinel — Thursday marked the fourth and final day for SEC Media Days in Hoover, Alabama. Missouri football coach Eliah Drinkwitz started it off. He was followed by coaches and players from Arkansas and Auburn to officially end the talking until the next media session before practice for the 2021 season starts.
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5 things we learned from Tennessee football and Josh Heupel at SEC Media Days

5 things we learned from Tennessee football and Josh Heupel at SEC Media Days

Knoxville News Sentinel — HOOVER, Ala. - Here are five things we learned from Tennessee football's appearance at SEC Media Days on Tuesday. Coach Josh Heupel talked about ushering in a "new age" at Tennessee, from the administration to the janitorial staff. In doing so, he hinted at the possibility of new uniforms for the Vols.
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Picking the biggest upsets of the 2022 college football season

Picking the biggest upsets of the 2022 college football season

247Sports — Now that spring practice is in full swing, college football is in the air. Fans around the country are getting their first look at what will eventually be the 2022 iteration of their favorite team. That also means that some over-arching takeaways and projections can be formed.
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