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Posts Tagged ‘basketball’

Schriver to discuss <em>In the Footsteps of Champions</em> Schriver to discuss In the Footsteps of Champions

Feb 10th, 2009 • Category: Lifelong Learning

Alumna Debby Schriver will discuss her new book about the Lady Vols’ history of success prior to a Lady Vols basketball game on March 1.



Pearl livens up chapter events Pearl livens up chapter events

Feb 8th, 2009 • Category: Alumni News

While traveling around the country for games this season, Bruce Pearl has taken time out of his schedule to visit with alumni chapters.



Double Dribble Double Dribble

Jan 26th, 2009 • Category: Features

Pat Summitt and Bruce Pearl. You would almost have to be a space alien not to know about the Lady Vols and Vols head basketball coaches. They’re on TV, they’re in Sports Illustrated, they turn up at your United Way or your alumni chapter meeting. They’re charismatic, competent, and competitive right down to their toenails. And, wonder of wonders, they not only get along, they even like each other.



Volympians Volympians

Dec 17th, 2008 • Category: Features

In the 2008 Summer Olympics, Tennessee Volunteers weren’t just orange. They were also gold and silver. Four current students and 12 former students participated in the games. Collectively, they brought home three gold and three silver medals.