Aug. 14, 2003

LISTEN TO VOLCALLS - MONDAY 8 P.M. (EDT)

"Vol Calls", the Vol Network's weekly call-in radio show, kicks off its 15th season Aug. 18 at 8 p.m. (EDT). The program can be heard on the more than 70-plus stations across the state of Tennessee and the Southeast that make up the Vol Radio Network. Fans can also listen by going to utsports.com.

Bob Kesling, the voice of the Tennessee Volunteers and UT's director of broadcasting, will serve as the show's host for the 14th year. UT head football coach Phillip Fulmer appears on the show each week during football season.

"Vol Calls" is the exclusive radio program where Tennessee fans can call in and talk with the head coach of the Volunteers. Vol Network veteran Brent Hubbs teams with Kesling to answer questions and provide insight on University of Tennessee athletics. Former Vol standouts Tim Priest (1968-70), Jeff Francis (1985-88) and Terence Cleveland (1986-89) will join Kesling as rotating special guests throughout the 2003 season. Vol Network veteran Brent Hubbs returns as a key contributor on the show.

Monday's debut will feature new UT athletic director Mike Hamilton in studio and well as an update on preseason football practice. "Vol Calls" runs for 36 straight weeks from Aug. 18 to April 19. Fans can place a "Vol Call" anywhere in the United States by dialing 1-800-688-8657 or Tennessee customers of Verizon Wireless can dial *UT.