‘The Glue’: Why Former Tennessee Players Believe Josh Elander Is Best Choice To Replace Tony Vitello
Shortly after the news broke that Tennessee baseball coach Tony Vitello was leaving Knoxville to become the new manager of the San Fransisco Giants former Vol players flocked to social media to offer Vitello their congratulations while also backing Josh Elander’s head coaching candidacy. Elander has spent the last eight years on Tennessee’s staff including […]
Tennessee Chancellor Donde Plowman Reacts to Departure of Baseball Coach Tony Vitello
On Wednesday, Tennessee baseball lost head coach Tony Vitello to the San Francisco Giants in the MLB. Later that day, University of Tennessee, Knoxville Chancellor Donde Plowman posted her reaction on X. “Tony has built an incredible baseball program at Tennessee,” Plowman wrote. “He’s had unprecedented success in a short time with focus on teamwork […]
SCHUMPERT: Tony Vitello Departure Marks Both Proud And Sad Day For Tennessee Baseball
The construction crew continued their work at Lindsey Nelson Stadium Wednesday afternoon as Tennessee players filed into the locker room and back onto the field as head coach Tony Vitello informed his team that he was leaving Knoxville to become the new manager of the San Francisco Giants. Watching the scene unfold from the left […]
Who Could Replace Tony Vitello? Tennessee Baseball Coaching Search Hot Board
Tennessee baseball is in search of a new head coach after Tony Vitello left his perch atop the Volunteer program Wednesday to become the new manager of the San Fransisco Giants. Director of Athletics Danny White is now tasked with finding the successor for the best coach in program history. White announced that pitching coach […]
Tennessee Softball Coach Karen Weekly Pens Goodbye to ‘Friend and Colleague’ Tony Vitello
Tennessee baseball is beginning its hunt for a new head coach. Tony Vitello, who steered the Vols to their first national championship in program history, has taken the job with the San Francisco Giants in the MLB. In response, Tennessee softball coach Karen Weekly posted her thoughts on X. “Nothing but respect and gratitude for […]
Danny White Dispels ‘Factually Incorrect’ Rumor that Baseball’s Money Went to Lady Vols Basketball
After reports initially surfaced that Tony Vitello was being honed in on for the San Francisco Giants’ job, a rumor began to float around of why. Some believed that the Lady Vols basketball program, sporting a new head coach a year ago in Kim Caldwell (who just signed a monster recruiting class), was taking money […]
Drew Gilbert Reunites With College Coach Tony Vitello: How Gilbert Fared in His Debut Season with the Giants
Former Tennessee Baseball superstar Drew Gilbert will be reuniting with his collegiate head coach after the bombshell news that Tony Vitello is leaving Knoxville to be the manager of the San Francisco Giants. Gilbert and Vitello spent three seasons together on Rocky Top, winning two SEC Championships in the process. Gilbert was selected by the […]
Tennessee To Launch ‘National Search’ To Find Its Next Baseball Coach
Tennessee is launching a nationwide search to find its new baseball coach, Director of Athletics Danny White announced on Wednesday afternoon. White is tasked with replacing Tony Vitello, who is leaving his perch atop the Tennessee program following a highly successful eight years as head coach. During that time, the Vols won four total SEC […]
Tennessee Baseball Names Interim Head Coach Following Tony Vitello’s Departure
Frank Anderson will serve as Tennessee baseball’s interim head coach following Tony Vitello’s departure to the San Fransisco Giants on Wednesday afternoon, Danny White announced Wednesday afternoon. White says that Tennessee will hold a nationwide search and that associate head coach Josh Elander will be a candidate. Veteran pitching coach Frank Anderson will serve as […]
Can Tennessee Baseball Players Transfer After Tony Vitello’s Departure? What To Know
Tony Vitello is off o San Fransisco to become the new manager of the San Fransisco Giants and he leaves a cloud of uncertainty. One of the most pressing immediate questions is about the status of Tennessee’s current rosters and whether they can transfer before next season. With Vitello’s departure, the transfer portal is now […]