Felix Okpara’s head never should have ran into Cyril’s shoulder like that. - Pat Adams. Tennessee Basketball

I feel I’m gonna dread staying up for this ending. Don’t have a good feeling.

From Rocky Top with love. Happy VOLentine's Day!

Thanks Tennessee Basketball That was for Wes Rucker 🙏

Go Vols!

I’m excited for you all to see the next interview from my On Leadership series. Tennessee Basketball Coach Rick Barnes joined me for a candid conversation about leading through different eras of college sports. Look for the full episode next week.

I enjoyed talking with Tennessee Basketball Coach Rick Barnes for the most recent conversation in my On Leadership Series. Coach Barnes leads with mentorship as a top priority, developing players and young coaches to value hard work above all else.

You can watch the full interview here: youtube.com/watch?v=6QdMOE…

Today, I gave a speech honoring the life and legacy of Wes Rucker. Wes was a valued member of the East Tennessee community, a dedicated Vol fan, and most importantly, a loving father and husband. Please join me in praying for his family and the WBIR Channel 10 community.

Big news! 🐾 Smokey XII will join the Volunteer family this spring! Meet UT's newest mascot, who will make his debut on Saturday, April 11 at the Orange and White game. ⬇️ news.utk.edu/2026/03/26/smo…

Zach Edey’s legacy lives on

Clearly a foul. Barkley was blaming Sean Miller for not having a big man in the game - and he was right about that. But none of them (including Burleson, Kellogg, Smith) mentioned the hook and hold foul. It’s clear on the ATR robo.

If memory serves me, in Tennessee’s biggest games in the NCAA tournament, their biggest stars failed to produce. Right now that’s Ament and Gillespie. Hopefully their shots start falling soon. 🤷‍♂️

"He that beareth a torch shadoweth himself that he may give light to others." Congratulations to Jourdan Thomas on receiving the Torchbearer Award - the highest honor for an undergraduate student at UT Knoxville recognizing service, leadership & the Volunteer Spirit.

“What would you say to a young Christian who is nervous about the future?” I love @TimKellerNYC’s answer. I think about it every Easter.

UT has once again been named among the nation's top graduate schools! 🎉 Read more about the programs ranked in the U.S. News and World Report's 2026 Best Graduate Schools. ⬇️ news.utk.edu/2026/04/07/ut-…

introducing the smokey XII, neyland!! #MKShow | watch here: 1tn.co/47RdQ0B

Congratulations to junior Julia Dieter, of Signal Mountain, Tenn., on being named a 2026 Truman Scholar! This prestigious national award recognizes students with outstanding leadership potential and commitment to public service. Read more: news.utk.edu/2026/04/24/ut-…

UT welcomes Orlando J. Rojas as the UT-ORNL Governor’s Chair for Circular Biomaterials. Rojas will hold a joint appointment in UT Institute of Agriculture and at Oak Ridge Lab beginning in late 2026. news.utk.edu/2026/05/06/ut-…