Randy Sanders’ first scrimmage as coach of the East Tennessee State football team was eventful, if nothing else.
Virginia-Wise opened spring football practice this weekend with 71 players in uniform, one of the highest spring practice numbers in program history.
Sullivan North selected the 39-year-old Patrick as the school’s new head football coach. He replaces longtime coach Robbie Norris, who recently resigned and will be the school’s athletic director.
Jeremy Pruitt, the former Alabama defensive coordinator, has taken over a Tennessee program that went 4-8 last season while setting a school record for losses and failing to win a single SEC game.
“I can see the ability and talent. Now I need to see what kind of football players we’ll have.”
Former Michigan State running back Madre London announced Sunday via social media that he plans to graduate and transfer to Tennessee.
Keller Chryst started seven games for Stanford last season before getting replaced by K.J. Costello, and he transferred to Tennessee looking for an opportunity to compete.
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“I will miss Fridays and I will miss Sunday afternoons with the coaches. I loved everything about it. It was a blessing and honor to serve at Dobyns-Bennett.”
“For a quarter century, Coach Clark has set the standard for excellence both as a coach and a person, for which we are forever grateful,” said Dr. Chris Hampton, principal at D-B.
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Jason Witten and his organization created the award to honor the college football player who has demonstrated an outstanding record of leadership by exhibiting courage, integrity and sportsmanship.
“I’m really excited about the athletic department as a whole at Sullivan North. I want to make sure all of our student-athletes are better off after they finish their career at Sullivan North.”
Kingston, Tenn., native Justin Pressley is taking over the Falcons’ program, Volunteer athletic director Jim Whalen announced Tuesday.
