Log in Subscribe 37° F Clear Advanced search NEWS SPORTS LIFE & FEATURES OPINION OBITUARIES CLASSIFIEDS EEDITIONS WEB EXTRAS SPORTS - COLLEGE Sort by: Featured Most recent 10 results total, viewing 1 - 10 Vols hoping for six wins in '21 At long last, it’s football time in Tennessee. The Volunteer football program has surely undergone its share of changes over the past year, from the departure of former coach Jeremy Pruitt … more By CHRIS SIERS ~ sports@t-g.com | 9/2/21 Five bold predictions for college football in ‘21 Kirby Smart has been building the Georgia Bulldogs into a perennial power for years now. Since he was hired as the Bulldogs’ head coach in 2016, Georgia has dominated the SEC East and in addition to winning an SEC title in 2017, Georgia went on to face Alabama in the national championship later that season. Smart has built a winning pedigree, having posted 10-plus win seasons in three of his five seasons at the helm for Georgia... more By CHRIS SIERS - sports@t-g.com | 7/21/21 Rinne's fine finale Change is never easy. Time unfortunately catches up to all of us, whether we like to admit it or not. All the greats, Michael Jordan, Wayne Gretzky, Alex Rodriguez-all notable faces of their respective franchises-eventually had to hang it up. That time may have finally come for Pekka Rinne... more Chris Siers | 5/12/21 Consistent Johnson sparks Vols Calling the Tennessee Volunteers' season a mixed bag of results so far might be the understatement of the year. The Vols have all the talent in the world, but for whatever reason, just haven't been able to string together consistency. While the team itself has struggled with consistency, one key piece of the puzzle has been consistent from Day 1-Keon Johnson... more By CHRIS SIERS - sports@t-g.com | 3/17/21 March Madness finally returns,and it's almost anyone's game Exactly one year ago, news broke there would be no NCAA tournament due to the COVID-19 pandemic. While the year since has been anything but normal, sports found a way to persevere and the athletics world is about to be entertained with one of the most enjoyable times of the year-the NCAA tournament... more By CHRIS SIERS ~ sports@t-g.com | 3/15/21 After UK fiasco, Vols need serious soul searching At a certain point, uncharacteristic mistakes become characteristic. It's time to accept what the Jeremy Pruitt coaching staff is. The Volunteers, under his direction in Year 3 of his tenure, have amassed a 15-14 overall record, and there have been plenty of bumps along the way... more By CHRIS SIERS ~ sports@t-g.com | 10/21/20 Vols, SEC to take field While the Big Ten and Pac-12 are currently opting to sit out, the SEC has charged ahead and has created a 10-game slate for all members. In addition to the usual six games scheduled against their respective division opponents, the SEC now has paired each team with four non-division games... more By CHRIS SIERS ~ sports@t-g.com | 8/19/20 Challenge, growth & victory: Deason’s inspiring journey leads to prestigious award BRISTOL, Tenn. – There are many reasons why a young woman decides to pick up a ball and glove, step on a field, and devote their time to softball. They might have been gifted softball gear by their parents, they could realize they possess skills and talents on the field, or it could be a dream to follow in the footsteps of a family member... more By LANIE ANGEL - King University | 5/20/20 If colleges cut sports programs, could new models emerge? College sports programs are already being cut and more are likely on the chopping block. The coronavirus pandemic has triggered fears of an economic meltdown on campuses around the country. The cancellation of the NCAA men's basketball tournament cost schools $375 million and more losses are expected, especially if football season is disrupted in the fall... more By RALPH D. RUSSO ~ AP College Sports Writer | 4/20/20 Tigers, Buckeyes cream of college crop With the holidays in full swing, the football season is reaching the most exciting time of the year. In the past, the Times-Gazette has produced a top bowl guide for the die hard football fan. This season puts a little bit different spin on the bowl guide... more By CHRIS SIERS ~ sports@t-g.com | 12/26/19 Currently viewing stories posted within the past 2 years. For all older stories, please use our advanced search. TOP LOCAL STORIES City sidewalks wear holiday construction McGee’s sports writing career honored Witness pins down burglary suspect No serious injury Driver’s License Center opens Former youth minister arraigned for statutory rape Stolen farm equipment recovered Committee talks of growing pains Read more Issue Nov. 30, 2021 View this issue Browse other issues 323 East Depot St. PO Box 380 Shelbyville, TN 37162 931-684-1200 Sections NEWS SPORTS LIFE & FEATURES OPINION OBITUARIES CLASSIFIEDS EEDITIONS WEB EXTRAS Services About Us Advertise Contact Us Subscribe Connect with us © COPYRIGHT 2021 SHELBYVILLE TIMES-GAZETTE | COPYRIGHT/TERMS OF USE POWERED BY CREATIVE CIRCLE MEDIA SOLUTIONS