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Traveling Man

Traveling Man

Manny Colon (Martin ’01) began working for the Marlins in 2002 as an intern and got a full-time position as…

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Life After Lady Vols

Life after Lady Vols

With each passing year, there are more and more former Lady Vols in the WNBA. At the end of the…

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Legacy in Women’s Athletics

Before Pat Summitt became head coach of the Lady Vols and built the program into a perennial powerhouse, she made…

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Options and Opportunities

Twenty years ago, Jerry Reese’s dream job was head football coach at UT Martin. But he gambled on an opportunity…

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Reggie McKenzie

Former Vol ‘Retooling’ Raiders

Reggie McKenzie took a different path to becoming an NFL general manager. He played in the NFL and then transitioned…

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What's next for Pat and Peyton?

Pat & Peyton

Columnists Sally Jenkins and Woody Paige reflect on UT's most famous alumni.

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Pat waves to fans at the 2011 season opener

Pat Summitt: Undefeated

Who but Pat would fight a memory-wasting disease by writing a memoir? The idea is so like her – all…

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Pat and Tyler Summitt

By the Numbers

Her 1,098 wins and 8 national championships are only a few of the impressive numbers Pat Summitt has racked up…

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Peyton Manning directs the Pride of the Southland in 1997

Peyton Manning: Back in Orange

Carrying his new No. 18 orange jersey over the famous right arm, Peyton Manning emerged in the small adjoining hallway,…

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Manning’s Scholars

Proceeds of Peyton Manning's college football and scholar awards, totaling nearly $165,000, and other gifts to the athletics department were…

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Big Orange Tailgate Tour

It’s Almost Football Time in Tennessee

Join us at the following locations for the 12th season of the Big Orange Tailgate Tour! Or find a TV…

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Lester McClain

Moving the Chains

It was the very first game and the very first catch for No. 85 in your Tennessee program, a shy…

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Going for Gold

With the Olympics coming up in July, we recall alumni and former students who have won gold medals. Remember these…

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Team Hart

Fathers and sons in coaching? We’ve seen it before. Here’s something better. The Hart family includes three generations of athletics…

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Survey: Pat and Peyton

The next issue of Alumnus will feature Pat Summitt and Peyton Manning. What makes them special? How do they inspire…

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Mocs Bass Anglers Reel in Success

Trophy Case

This isn’t football. University of Tennessee students in Martin, Chattanooga and Knoxville participate in all kinds of sports, including some…

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Robby Crosslin inspires the Mocs

Mocs Bass Anglers Reel in Success

The Mocs Bass Anglers are reeling in big money and big fish and finding inspiration from a member of this…

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Bareback riding at the 2011 UT Martin Spring College Rodeo. Photo by Christie Ricketts

Ropes and Reins

Fans fill the arena to see it. Students attend UT Martin just to be a team member. “And they call…

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UT Knoxville’s paintball team won the 2011 national title. Photo by Ben Ozburn

Splat! Vols Bring Home National Championship

What do football and paintball have in common at UT Knoxville? Both teams wear face masks, and they’ve both won…

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Trey Teague, former UT and NFL football player, was the guest speaker during the September alumni meeting. While at Tennessee, Teague played center for Peyton Manning and was team captain. In 1997, he was the starting center for the SEC Championship Team.

Chapter Spotlight: Benton County

Former Vol football standout and NFL player Trey Teague (Knoxville ’98) spoke to alumni at the Benton County chapter annual…

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Grass Masters

Grass Masters

UT Center for Athletic Field Safety puts turf to the test.

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Tailgate with Us

Tailgate with Us

The 2011 Big Orange Tailgate Tour announces three stops.

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Literature and the Art of the Knuckleball

Literature and the Art of the Knuckleball

R. A. Dickey muses on pitching and writing.

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