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Lawson brings Tennessee, Connecticut together for Summitt

By Eric Trainer on May 21, 2012 8:37 AM | No TrackBacks

Former Lady Vol basketball standout Kara Lawson and the Connecticut Sun of the WNBA have announced a way to show their support for Pat Summitt. Lawson and the team she's played for since 2010 will join together to donate $100 to the Pat Summitt Foundation for every three-pointer Lawson hits this season.

Lawson said the donation is a way for her to honor her former coach. She said she'll donate $50 for each made three-point shot and the team will match that donation.


Read the complete USA Today story here: Lawson brings Tennessee, Connecticut together for Summitt

Former Lady Vol Assistant Greg Brown Named Head Coach At Lipscomb

By Eric Trainer on May 19, 2012 4:17 PM | No TrackBacks
Read about former Lady Vol basketball assistant Greg Brown being named the head women's coach at Lipscomb University. Brown was a graduate assistant on Pat Summitt's staff in 2002-03 and an assistant in 2003-04.

The Tennessean Story On Greg Brown Being Named Lipscomb's Head Coach

Caravan Stop Hits Jacksonville, Florida

By Jason Yellin on May 17, 2012 7:15 AM | No TrackBacks
New University of Tennessee women's basketball coach Holly Warlick (left) talks with relatives Steve Long (background, from left), Vicki Long, Douglas Webb and Ann Webb before a UT alumni event at the San Jose Country Club on Wednesday. Will Dickey/The Times-Union

First-year Tennessee women's basketball coach Holly Warlick enjoyed a homecoming of sorts Wednesday night in Jacksonville.

Warlick, who succeeded the iconic Pat Summitt after serving as an assistant under her for 27 years, was part of Tennessee's Big Orange Caravan that enjoyed a reception with Volunteers fans at San Jose Country Club.

Warlick spent summers in Jacksonville growing up staying with her grandmother. She was welcomed to town Wednesday by several family members, including her aunt and uncle, Vicki and Steve Long of Jacksonville.

Read the full story in the Florida Times-Union: New Lady Vols coach cherishes her ties to Jacksonville.

Also from Wednesday's Caravan, GoVols247 was on hand and filed these two stories: UT Caravan shifts south to Florida and Caravan notes: Academic chatter


Big Orange Caravan Starts Off In Maryville

By Jason Yellin on May 8, 2012 7:28 AM | No TrackBacks
The Big Orange Caravan started on Monday night in Maryville. Head coaches Derek Dooley, Cuonzo Martin and Holly Warlick along with Athletic Director Dave Hart were on hand to meet and greet local fans in Blount County. Check out a  Photo Gallery from the event. 

Also, here are a few stories on the event from Maryville:

- Chattanooga Times Free Press: Dooley expects upgrade
- Inside Tennessee: Big Orange Caravan kicks off

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Happy Birthday - May 3: Lady Vols Legend Kellie Jolly Harper

By Jason Yellin on May 3, 2012 2:15 PM | No TrackBacks
On May 3, we wish Happy Birthday to Lady Vols hoops legend Kellie Jolly Harper, who stared at Tennessee from 1995-99. She is currently the head coach at NC State after five years leading the Western Carolina program.  In college, she was one of the starting point guards for the Tennessee Lady Volunteers during their three consecutive NCAA women's national championships from 1996-1998.

Kellie Harper  

Happy Birthday - April 27: Hall of Famer Bridgette Gordon

By Jason Yellin on April 27, 2012 1:53 PM
On April 27, we wish Happy Birthday to Women's Basketball Hall of Famer and Lady Vols Hall of Fame member Bridgette Gordon. 

Gordon made an NCAA-record four consecutive trips to the Final Four at the University of Tennessee. She won two national championships (1987 and 1989); tallied an overall record of 115-21. Gordon was one of only 20 players recognized as Legends of the Final Four in 1996 and was a two-time Kodak, Naismith and USBWA All-American (1988, 1989). She was named the Women's Final Four Most Valuable Player in 1989; Final Four All-Tournament team member in 1987 and 1989. Gordon was the Co-SEC Rookie of the Year in 1986; All-SEC team (1986-1989); SEC Player of the Year and Female Athlete of the Year in 1989; Led the SEC in scoring in 1988 & 1989. She was only one of two collegiate members of gold-medal winning USA Olympic women's basketball team in 1988 

VIDEO: Peyton Manning On Pat Summitt

By Jason Yellin on April 24, 2012 8:37 PM
Peyton Manning stopped by Rocky Top last week and discussed his friendship with legendary Lady Vols Coach Pat Summitt. Manning said Summitt always had good advice and he respects her as a coach and a mentor to so many student athletes.

 

Latest Features, Columns On Lady Vols Basketball

By Jason Yellin on April 20, 2012 9:50 AM
Here are the latest features and columns of Lady Vols Basketball after Thursday's press conference:

- Chattanooga Times Free Press: Pat Summitt's principles passed along to her son
- Comcast SportsNet New England: A woman worthy of her name
- Fort Wayne Jornal Gazette: Zolman wasn't surprised
- Inside Tennessee: To our coach Pat Summitt.
- Knoxville News Sentinel: All things forever change
- Knoxville News Sentinel: Holly Warlick's Performance under pressure
- Louisville Courier-Journal: Pat Summitt rose beyond basketball
- Maryville Daily Times: Summitt steps aside, gives up whistle
- SLAM Online: Farewell, Coach Summitt
- Springfield News-Sun: Summitt's career truly amazing
- Tampa Bay Tribune: Summitt: 'A great ride'
- Waterbury Republican-American: Big East official talks about Pat Summitt
- Waterbury Republican-American: Pat Summitt: Nothing but admiration

Stories On Pat Summitt's Career At Tennessee

By Jason Yellin on April 19, 2012 8:30 AM
Here are some national stories focusing on Pat Summitt and her career as head coach at Tennessee.

- Austin American-Statesman: Pat Summitt made a difference
- Chattanooga Times Free Press: Pat Summitt ends reign at UT after 38 years
- Chattanooga Times Free Press:  'Emeritus' intent -- respect, protect
- Desert (Utah) Sun: My glorious day with Pat
- Indianapolis Star: A legend leaves the bench
- Knoxville News Sentinel: Pat Summitt steps down Court Adjourned
- Knoxville News Sentinel: Timeline: Pat Summitt through the years
- Memphis Commercial Appeal: 'Will never be another Pat Summitt'
- Minneapolis Star Tribune: Summitt was one of a kind
- New York Daily News: Iconic Summitt steps aside
- Washington Post: Pat Summitt goes out on top

ESPN Marathon of Pat Summitt Coached Games

By Jason Yellin on April 18, 2012 10:20 PM
Beginning tonight, ESPN will celebrate the career of Tennessee women's basketball coach Pat Summitt across multiple platforms after it was announced today that Summitt has been named head coach emeritus following 38 seasons, with Holly Warlick assuming head coaching duties. ESPNU and ESPN3 will carry Tennessee's formal press conference of the announcement live Thursday, April 19, at 1:30 p.m. ET. SportsCenter will also offer coverage with George Smith reporting from Knoxville, Tenn.

Full Release & Schedule


DateTime (ET)GameNetwork
Wed, Apr 189 p.m.1996 Women's National Semifinal: Connecticut vs. TennesseeESPN Classic
 11 p.m.1996 Women's Championship: Tennessee vs. GeorgiaESPN Classic
Thu, Apr 191 a.m.1997 Women's Midwest Regional Final: Connecticut vs. TennesseeESPN Classic
3 a.m.1997 Women's National Championship: Old Dominion vs. TennesseeESPN Classic
7 a.m.2011 Women's Sweet 16: Ohio State vs. TennesseeESPN Classic
9 a.m.1998 Women's National Championship: Tennessee vs. Louisiana TechESPN Classic
 10:30 a.m.2007 Women's National Championship: Rutgers vs. TennesseeESPNU
11 a.m.Tennessee vs. Connecticut (2000)ESPN Classic
Noon20087 National Championship: Stanford vs. TennesseeESPNU
1 p.m.2007 Women's National Championship: Rutgers vs. TennesseeESPN Classic
1:30 p.m.Live Tennessee Press ConferenceESPNU, ESPN3 &SportsCenter
3 p.m.1996 Women's National Semifinal: Connecticut vs. TennesseeESPN Classic
5 p.m.1996 Women's National Championship: Tennessee vs. GeorgiaESPN Classic
7 p.m.Connecticut vs. Tennessee (2001)ESPN Classic
9 p.m.2008 Women's National Championship: Stanford vs. TennesseeESPN Classic
11 p.m.1997 Women's National Championship: Old Dominion vs. TennesseeESPNU
11 p.m.2012 Women's Regional Semifinal: Kansas vs. TennesseeESPN Classic

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