http://govolsxtra.com/news/football/Go Vols Xtra Stories: Footballen-usfootballhttp://govolsxtra.com/news/2008/may/09/ut-grad-parrish-headed-pharmacy-school/Last August, Jarod Parrish was planning on being the University of Tennessee's starting safety. This August, he'll be starting a new career. Parrish, one of 63 Tennessee student-athletes who graduated Friday, won't be going on to the NFL. But he does have a rewarding future lined up. In a few short months, Parrish will enroll in UT's pharmacy school in Memphis. Fri, 09 May 2008 21:01:00 -0000http://govolsxtra.com/news/2008/may/09/ut-grad-parrish-headed-pharmacy-school/footballhttp://govolsxtra.com/news/2008/may/09/stucky-honored-legend-field/ John Stucky was honored Thursday night as a “Legend in the Field” by the Collegiate Strength and Conditioning Coaches Association. The ceremony took place as part of the group’s national conference awards dinner at the Renaissance Nashville Hotel. Fri, 09 May 2008 14:36:00 -0000http://govolsxtra.com/news/2008/may/09/stucky-honored-legend-field/footballhttp://govolsxtra.com/news/2008/may/08/mcneil-rimington-watch-list-top-centers/Tennessee center Josh McNeil is one of 42 players named to the watch list for the Rimington Trophy, given annually to the nation’s top college center. Thu, 08 May 2008 20:39:00 -0000http://govolsxtra.com/news/2008/may/08/mcneil-rimington-watch-list-top-centers/footballhttp://govolsxtra.com/news/2008/may/06/crompton-start-throwing-week/After a positive doctor’s review last Thursday, Tennessee quarterback Jonathan Crompton is scheduled to begin throwing light objects this week. Wed, 07 May 2008 00:03:00 -0000http://govolsxtra.com/news/2008/may/06/crompton-start-throwing-week/footballhttp://govolsxtra.com/news/2008/may/03/cutcliffe-iron-dukes-invade-knoxville/Turns out Tennessee’s offense isn’t the only thing David Cutcliffe took with him to Duke. Sat, 03 May 2008 21:52:00 -0000http://govolsxtra.com/news/2008/may/03/cutcliffe-iron-dukes-invade-knoxville/footballhttp://govolsxtra.com/news/2008/may/02/brimfield-surgery-successful/Tennessee offensive tackle William Brimfield had successful surgery to correct an ankle injury suffered during spring practice, UT announced Friday. According to head athletic trainer Jason McVeigh, Brimfield will be limited during summer workouts and fall camp, but he should be available for UT’s season opener at UCLA on Sept. 1. Fri, 02 May 2008 20:46:00 -0000http://govolsxtra.com/news/2008/may/02/brimfield-surgery-successful/footballhttp://govolsxtra.com/news/2008/may/01/ut-spread-burden-to-avoid-deficit/ Facing a $3 million projected budget deficit, Tennessee athletic director Mike Hamilton decided to spread the burden over four fronts rather than one. That's why football season ticket prices went up only $19 each instead of $54 each. Fri, 02 May 2008 02:17:00 -0000http://govolsxtra.com/news/2008/may/01/ut-spread-burden-to-avoid-deficit/footballhttp://govolsxtra.com/news/2008/apr/30/rise-in-ut-football-ticket-prices-helps-balance/The financial forecast for the University of Tennessee's Athletic Department next fiscal year had at one time this spring called for a $3 million shortfall - the result of more money for debt payments, higher salaries mandated by the state, and higher costs for travel and operation of its facilities. Thu, 01 May 2008 03:25:00 -0000http://govolsxtra.com/news/2008/apr/30/rise-in-ut-football-ticket-prices-helps-balance/footballhttp://govolsxtra.com/news/2008/apr/30/colquitts-hearing-postponed-until-june-25/Britton Colquitt’s hearing on charges relating to a February arrest have been postponed to June 25. The Tennessee junior punter is facing charges of driving under the influence and leaving the scene of an accident after hitting a parked car and fleeing. Colquitt was arrested about a mile from the incident. Wed, 30 Apr 2008 17:35:00 -0000http://govolsxtra.com/news/2008/apr/30/colquitts-hearing-postponed-until-june-25/footballhttp://govolsxtra.com/news/2008/apr/28/ucla-starting-qb-miss-2008-season/LOS ANGELES — UCLA quarterback Patrick Cowan will have knee surgery and miss the 2008 season, the latest in a long string of quarterback setbacks for the Bruins. Mon, 28 Apr 2008 14:01:00 -0000http://govolsxtra.com/news/2008/apr/28/ucla-starting-qb-miss-2008-season/footballhttp://govolsxtra.com/news/2008/apr/25/two-ucla-qbs-injured-practice/LOS ANGELES — UCLA quarterbacks Pat Cowan and Ben Olson are hurt again after struggling through injuries last season. Each had to be carted off the field at spring practice, Cowan with a left knee injury and Olson with a broken bone in his right foot. Both of Thursday’s injuries were flukes — neither occurred because of contact. Fri, 25 Apr 2008 22:08:00 -0000http://govolsxtra.com/news/2008/apr/25/two-ucla-qbs-injured-practice/footballhttp://govolsxtra.com/news/2008/apr/24/mayo-ready-to-be-part-of-tradition/Type the phrase "Linebacker U" into Google, and you'll find thousands of articles and Web sites extolling Penn State as the preeminent school for linebackers. Fri, 25 Apr 2008 02:26:00 -0000http://govolsxtra.com/news/2008/apr/24/mayo-ready-to-be-part-of-tradition/footballhttp://govolsxtra.com/news/2008/apr/24/blounts-hall-of-fame-class-has-orange-flavor/Three former University of Tennessee football players are among 10 2008 inductees into the Blount County Sports Hall of Fame. Thu, 24 Apr 2008 04:00:01 -0000http://govolsxtra.com/news/2008/apr/24/blounts-hall-of-fame-class-has-orange-flavor/footballhttp://govolsxtra.com/news/2008/apr/22/three-players-undergo-surgeries/Three Tennessee football players underwent surgery Tuesday. Offensive lineman Anthony Parker, cornerback Marsalous Johnson and running back Tauren Poole all had minor arthroscopic knee procedures. Tue, 22 Apr 2008 23:04:00 -0000http://govolsxtra.com/news/2008/apr/22/three-players-undergo-surgeries/footballhttp://govolsxtra.com/news/2008/apr/21/crompton-has-successful-elbow-surgery/Tennessee quarterback Jonathan Crompton underwent successful arthroscopic surgery to remove loose bodies in his throwing elbow Monday in North Carolina. Crompton, who threw for 266 yards and three touchdowns in Saturday's Orange and White Game, is expected to fully recover from Monday's minor procedure in about four to six weeks, his doctor said. Mon, 21 Apr 2008 20:33:00 -0000http://govolsxtra.com/news/2008/apr/21/crompton-has-successful-elbow-surgery/footballhttp://govolsxtra.com/news/2008/apr/20/cutcliffe-wants-new-team-on-fast-track/DURHAM, N.C. - During his first spring practices, Duke coach David Cutcliffe has seen flashes of a "really good" football team. Mon, 21 Apr 2008 02:00:00 -0000http://govolsxtra.com/news/2008/apr/20/cutcliffe-wants-new-team-on-fast-track/footballhttp://govolsxtra.com/news/2008/apr/20/what-to-know-about-the-2008-vols/Step right up ladies and gentlemen and gaze into the oblong-shaped crystal ball before you, wherein lies Tennessee's 2008 football future. Why wait for fall to see the strengths and weaknesses of your beloved Vols? Mon, 21 Apr 2008 01:54:00 -0000http://govolsxtra.com/news/2008/apr/20/what-to-know-about-the-2008-vols/footballhttp://govolsxtra.com/news/2008/apr/19/offense-springs-to-life/There was a wipe of the brow and a sigh of relief from Jonathan Crompton and Dave Clawson. All they wanted was a feel-good finish to their spring. They got one. Sun, 20 Apr 2008 01:45:00 -0000http://govolsxtra.com/news/2008/apr/19/offense-springs-to-life/footballhttp://govolsxtra.com/news/2008/apr/19/jones-shows-a-passing-option-with-td-throw/The G-Gun reached a higher caliber in the Orange and White Game. After being a run-only attack in 2007, Tennessee receiver Gerald Jones showed off his passing arm on Saturday, lining up at quarterback and finding a wide-open Denarius Moore downfield for a 17-yard touchdown. Sun, 20 Apr 2008 01:37:00 -0000http://govolsxtra.com/news/2008/apr/19/jones-shows-a-passing-option-with-td-throw/footballhttp://govolsxtra.com/news/2008/apr/19/carr-grew-to-appreciate-legacy-of-uts-general/Lloyd Carr was a wide-eyed 8-year-old when he got the chance of a lifetime - to see a University of Tennessee football game. Carr was living in the Hawkins County town where he was born, Church Hill, not far from Kingsport. He and a group of elementary school students climbed into a school bus and came to Knoxville to see the Vols play the University of Tennessee-Chattanooga. Sun, 20 Apr 2008 00:20:00 -0000http://govolsxtra.com/news/2008/apr/19/carr-grew-to-appreciate-legacy-of-uts-general/football