THE
ORANGE JU CE Tennessee Fund
Vol 14 • Issue 5
Upcoming Events
Do It Dooley! The University of Tennessee introduced Derek Dooley as the 22nd head coach on Friday, January 15th. Dooley, 41, comes to the Vols after three seasons as head coach at Louisiana Tech, where he also served as athletics director since March 2008. Dooley compiled a 17-20 overall record in three seasons with the Bulldogs, including an 8-5 mark in 2008 that was highlighted by the school's first bowl game and bowl victory in 30 years at the Independence Bowl. For his efforts, the Louisiana Sports Writers' Association named him Coach of the Year.
Football Recruiting Celebrations The University of Tennessee Athletics Department will host football recruiting celebrations across the state on Thursday, February 4th. Join us as Head Coach Derek Dooley and members of the football coaching staff will be traveling the state to talk about the 2010 football signing class and show video highlights of each signee. Space is limited, so reserve your place at www.utsports.com/recruitingcelebration at the following venues: Knoxville: 7:30 a.m.—9:00 a.m. Knoxville Convention Center 701 Henley Street Breakfast-$25 per person $250 for reserved table of 10
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Nashville: 11:30 a.m.—1:00 p.m. Nashville Convention Center 601 Commerce Street Lunch-$40 per person $400 for reserved table of 10
January 2010
01/31/10.....................................................Men’s Basketball vs. Florida 02/04/10.........................................Women’s Basketball vs. Arkansas 02/06/10.....................................Men's Basketball vs. South Carolina 02/08/10........................................Women’s Basketball @ Vanderbilt 02/09/10.........Big Orange Caravan @ (West) Knoxville, TN* 02/09/10.........................Big Orange Caravan @ Nashville, TN 02/09/10...............................................Men’s Basketball @ Vanderbilt 02/13/10.................................................Men’s Basketball @ Kentucky 02/14/10..............................................Women’s Basketball vs. Florida 02/15/10.....................Big Orange Caravan @ Greeneville, TN 02/17/10....................................................Men’s Basketball vs. Georgia 02/22/10.............................Big Orange Caravan @ Jackson, TN 02/22/10.....................................................Women’s Basketball vs. LSU 02/23/10..........................Big Orange Caravan @ Memphis, TN 02/23/10.........................Big Orange Caravan @ Franklin, TN* 02/25/10.........................................Women’s Basketball vs. Kentucky 02/27/10................................................Men’s Basketball vs. Kentucky 02/28/10...........................................Women’s Basketball vs. Ole Miss 03/03/10.................................................Men’s Basketball vs. Arkansas *Indicates Big Orange Caravans at Regal Cinemas Visit www.utsports.com for up-to-date information, including television coverage of all the Vol and Lady Vol events and click on the Tennessee Fund link, then click on Upcoming Events to see all the Tennessee Fund events!
NFL Hopefuls
Memphis: 6:30 p.m.—8:30 p.m. Hilton Memphis Hotel 939 Ridge Lake Blvd. $25 for adults $20 for children 10 and under by Jan. 26/ $30 after Jan. 26 Eric Berry
Dan Williams
Get ready to follow the Vols in the Pros! Keep an eye out for Eric Berry, Dan Williams, and other former Volunteers, as they pursue their dream of playing in the NFL.
The Orange Juice
January 2010
2010 Cola-Cola Big Orange Caravan Spring Tour Monday, May 3 Breakfast—Crossville, TN Lunch—Clarksville, TN 12 Noon Registration 12:30 Lunch Program at 1:00 p.m. Dinner—Columbia, TN
Wednesday, May 5 Lunch—Birmingham, AL Dinner—Atlanta, GA Thursday, May 6 Lunch—Cleveland, TN Dinner—Chattanooga, TN
Tuesday, May 4 Friday, May 11 Breakfast—Hardin Co. (7-9) (Tri-Cities) Lunch—Madison Co. (11-1) Breakfast—East TN Dinner—Memphis, TN Lunch—East TN Dinner—Johnson City, TN Note: All dates and locations are subject to change Visit www.utsports.com for up-to-date information and click on the Tennessee Fund link, then click on Upcoming Events to see all the Tennessee Fund and Big Orange Caravan events!
NCAA Basketball Ticket Information The NCAA Men’s and Women’s Basketball tournament is fast-approaching! The Tennessee Athletic Department has a limited number of tickets for each tournament and all tickets will be assigned based on rank. If you are interested in purchasing tickets to the NCAA Basketball tournament, visit www.uttix.com. From February 15—March 16, you may pre-request priority tickets to the Vol and Lady Vol Regional and Final Four NCAA games.
INDIVIDUAL STANDINGS Name
TEAM STANDINGS Team
2009 New Money
1
Kelly Pesterfield
$27,000.00
2
Gary & Sandra Rowcliffe
$18,095.08
3
Billy Mitchell
$16,000.00
4
Chris Heppel
$15,000.00
5
Jack Clark, Jr.
$14,700.00
6
Robert Bice
$14,650.00
7
Marc Zuckerman
$12,900.00
8
Brent Ball
$12,200.00
9
Mark Smith
$12,150.00
10
Billy Dwight Smith
$11,666.08
11
Larry & Darlene Eley
$11,480.16
12
Pete & Carole Kutz
$8,565.91
2009 New Money
1
Knoxville– Cisson/Jernigan
$58,300.00
2
Knoxville - Rowcliffe
$41,255.40
3
Cleveland - Smith
$28,890.96
Shown are the team and individual standings for the 2010 fiscal year as of January 26th. This will help give you an idea of where you stand. Keep up the good work! Reminder: The March 1st contribution deadline is fast approaching and we need your help to reach our goal!