It was the last day before fall practice would begin. First-year University of Memphis football coach Justin Fuente couldn’t wait to get started.

“This is the longest day of the year,” he said.

2. Dooley Agrees to Release Vols WR DeAnthony Arnett - Wednesday, January 04, 2012

KNOXVILLE (AP) – Tennessee coach Derek Dooley said Tuesday that he's willing to allow freshman wide receiver DeAnthony Arnett to transfer to either Michigan State or Michigan to be close to his ailing father.

3. Tennessee Coaches Headed to Washington - Wednesday, January 04, 2012

SEATTLE (AP) – Justin Wilcox is leaving Tennessee for a chance to be the answer to Washington's defensive woes.

4. Dooley Says Tennessee in Good Shape for Future - Wednesday, January 04, 2012

KNOXVILLE (AP) – Tennessee coach Derek Dooley says the perception that his program is in bad shape right now is far from the truth.

5. Vols to Allow Arnett to Transfer to Select Schools - Monday, January 02, 2012

KNOXVILLE (AP) – Tennessee will allow freshman wide receiver DeAnthony Arnett to transfer to a program to be closer to his ailing father, as long as that school is not one Tennessee plays or competes against for recruits.

6. UT President's Advice to Vols Fans: Be Patient - Friday, December 23, 2011

CHATTANOOGA (AP) – After almost a year as president of the University of Tennessee, there is no hiding Joe DiPietro's enthusiasm for his system-wide strategic plan, his efforts to streamline the replacement of outdated learning facilities and promote all the campuses.

7. Tennessee Adds Jay Graham as RBs Coach - Wednesday, December 07, 2011

KNOXVILLE (AP) – Tennessee coach Derek Dooley has added former Volunteers standout Jay Graham to his staff as a running backs coach.