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Clinkscales & McKenzie Added To Oakland Raiders Staff

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The Oakland Raiders announced a restructuring of their player personnel department Tuesday, adding a pair of former Vols to their organization. Joey Clinkscales was named Oakland's Director of Player Personnel, while Raleigh McKenzie will serve as a college scout.

Clinkscales, who spent the last 17 seasons as the New York Jets' Vice President of College Scouting, played wide receiver at Tennessee from 1984-86. A team captain and Tennessee's leading receiver in 1986, Clinkscales played in 30 games for the Big Orange, totaling 68 receptions for 1,105 yards and 10 touchdowns.

After playing in the NFL with the Pittsburgh Steelers and Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Clinkscales focused on a career in scouting.

McKenzie, a Tennessee letterwinner from 1982-84, played 36 games on the offensive line for the Vols. He went on to play for the Washington Redskins, Philadelphia Eagles, San Diego Chargers and Green Bay Packers, and was named to the All-NFL team in 1991.

Former UT wide receiver Denarius Moore is the lone active Vol on the Oakland Raiders roster. As a rookie in 2011, Moore caught 33 passes for 618 yards and five touchdowns, while adding five rushes for 61 yards and a TD.

Wednesday's Tennessee Football Briefing (5/16)

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- Volquest continues its positional series with a look at the defensive line: Breaking down the DL.

- Inside Tennessee has Derek Dooley's comments on Phillip Fulmer's selection to the College Football Hall of Fame and more in this story: Fulmer and recruiting.

- The Chattanooga Times Free Press has another story on Derek Dooley and Dave Hart's take on Fulmer's selection: Dooley, Hart laud Fulmer.

Happy Birthday - May 16: Abbie Alton, Nathalie Mansson

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On May 16, we wish Happy Birthday to junior swimmer Abbie Alton and senior golfer Nathalie Mansson


Abbie Alton  Nathalie Mansson

Stories On Caravan Stop In The Tri-Cities

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- GoVols247 has two stories: Vols 'further along' in recruiting and Dooley optimistic about academics after Tuesday's stop in Johnson City. 

- Check out what Inside Tennessee wrote after last night stop in the Tri-Cities area:  Fulmer and recruiting

- Volquest has this story on the stop in Johnson City on Tuesday night: Dooley and Hart happy for Fulmer, more notes

- The Chattanooga Times Free Press has another story on Derek Dooley and Dave Hart's take on Fulmer's selection: Dooley, Hart laud Fulmer.

Tuesday's Tennessee Football Briefing (5/15)

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- ESPN.com has its Tennessee spring wrap, looking back at the spring practice session.

- Inside Tennessee talked with Derek Dooley on Monday, here is there interview: Q&A with Derek Dooley

- GoVols247 has an interview with Coach Derek Dooley: Self-confident, self-critical

- GoVols247 also has a piece on in-coming freshman signee Quenshaun Watson: Watson opens up, talks UT future

- Volquest takes a look at the Vols receiving corp: A closer look at the wideouts.

ZURICH, SWITZERLAND - On, the innovative new running shoe company built on patented Swiss technology, has named running industry veteran and former University of Tennessee cross country/track star Ted Goodlake to the position of National Director of Sales, North America. The announcement was made by Olivier Bernhard, the six-time Ironman winner and Co-Founder of On.

"Ted's two decades of experience in the specialty running category will ensure the continued growth of On in North America," said Mr. Bernhard.  "His long-standing relationships, footwear industry knowledge, successful track record, plus his personal love of running make him the ideal person to lead the growth of On."

Goodlake comes to On from Puma, North America, where he held the position of National Sales Manager Complete Running Division from 2005-'12. Under his direction, a team of nine independent running-only sales representatives achieved substantial growth, distribution and sales for Puma across North America. Previously, he served as an independent sales agent for PaTony Sports from 2002-05, selling Puma products to independent retailers in the Pacific Northwest.  Throughout his 20+ year career in the running industry he has also worked for GoldToe Socks, Etonic Inc., Brooks Sports and Fleet Feet.

During his successful collegiate running career at the University of Tennessee during the mid-1980's, Ted was a 10-time All-SEC honoree in cross-country, indoor and outdoor track and a member of six SEC Championship teams.  A native of Fallbrook, CA., Ted and his family currently reside in Beaverton, OR.

The 2012 On collection includes the all new and ultra light Cloudracer competition model; the new Cloudster entry model; plus the redesigned Cloudsurfer and Cloudrunner. The patented CloudTecâ„¢ system, comprised of three-dimensional elements or "Clouds" made of highly flexible circular pieces of rubber, is at the heart of On's adaptive sole technology. The radically new design combines a cushioned landing with a barefoot takeoff. The clever rubber pieces cushion your landing, then disappear for a natural run and a powerful push-off.

About On

On AG is a young Swiss sports company based in Zurich. The team of sports scientists and running enthusiasts around world-class athlete Olivier Bernhard (triple world champion and six-times Ironman winner) have set themselves a simple mission: to elevate running to a fun sport.

On has already earned the prestigious ispo Brand New Award for Sports Innovation, and continues to win technology and design prizes all over the globe. The CloudTecâ„¢ system has received worldwide patents. 18 months after market launch, On running shoes are available at over 500 running specialists in 18 countries across Europe, Asia-Pacific and North America.

Release Credit: Doug Drotman, Drotman PR

Ford, Paisley Solid in European PGA Stint

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A pair of former Tennessee golfers took advantage of their first starts this year on the European PGA Tour to post top-25 finishes Sunday on the Portuguese island of Madeira.

Charlie Ford tied for 16th place at the Madeira Islands Open after shooting 67-68-70-71--276. And Chris Paisley was consistent throughout, finishing with a scorecard of 69-69-69-70--277 that was good enough to tie for 22nd.

The Madeira Islands event is part of both the European PGA and European Challenge tours. The two former Vols had been idle on the Challenge Tour circuit since the Barclays Kenya Open ended April 1. But counting this week's winnings, Paisley and Ford stand 32nd and 33rd, respectively, on the Challenge Tour money list.

Paisley has earned approximately $11,318 and Ford $11,204 during the 2012 season.

ON TOUR: ATP Tour Rankings (5/14/12)

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Here are the Vols' updated ATP Tour rankings as of May 14, 2012. The Vols are listed by highest singles ranking first. The number in parenthesis denotes change from previous week.


Rhyne Williams

Singles: 296 (+37)

Doubles: 391 (+5)

Note: Cracked the top 300 for the first time in his career after reaching the quarterfinals of the Rome 2 Challenger ... Playing a $10,000 Futures this week in Spain.


John-Patrick Smith

Singles: 300 (+36)

Doubles: 170 (+12)

Note: Ranked in the top 300 for the first time too after sweeping the singles and doubles titles two weeks ago at Vero Beach, Fla. ... Reached doubles final last week at the Orange Park (Fla.) Futures ... Off this week.


Tennys Sandgren

Singles: 338 (+11)

Doubles: 335 (-2)

Note: Points added for semifinal appearance at the Vero Beach (Fla.) Futures ... Reached singles final last week at the Orange Park (Fla.) Futures ... Playing this week at the Tampa (Fla.) Futures, also a $10,000 Futures event.


Adam Hubble

Singles: N/A

Doubles: 379 (+1)

Note: Lost in the first round of doubles last week at the Dusan Challenger in South Korea ... Playing a $15,000 Futures event in Korea this week with fellow Aussie Sam Groth.


Ben Rogers

Singles: N/A

Doubles: 527 (+64)

Note: Points added for winning the doubles title two weeks ago with John-Patrick Smith at the Vero Beach (Fla.) Futures ... Reached doubles final last week at the Orange Park (Fla.) Futures.


Matteo Fago

Singles: 1794 (-73)

Doubles: N/A

Note: Has qualified for the main draw of a $15,000 Futures event in Pozzuoli, Italy.

News On Vols In NFL Rookie Mini-Camps

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With the Denver Broncos, Malik Jackson met with the media check out his session: Malik Jackson Talks To Press

From the Charlotte Observer story: 'Smart' DJ Campbell catches Carolina Panthers coach Ron Rivera's eye

Former Tennessee tailback Tauren Poole, who rushed for more than 1,000 yards as a junior, was projected as a fifth- or sixth-round pick by some scouting services. So he was a little surprised when he went undrafted last month.


"I wasn't mad, but I was surprised. I figured that's just the way it goes," said Poole, who signed with the Panthers as a free agent. "I've just got to work through whatever opportunity I get. I got an opportunity with the Panthers and I'm going to attack it the best that I can."

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