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Good ole Rocky Top Tennessee town renamed Rocky Top to revitilize local economy with multimillion dollar tourist attractions Savannah Gilman Staff Writer (@SavannahGilman) About 30 miles northwest of Knoxville, Rocky Top, Tennessee is officially on the map.

The former town of Lake City– home to only 1,800, seized the opportunity to change its name in hopes of stimulating its lacking economy.

The song “Rocky Top” written by Felice and Boudleaux Bryant in 1967 has been made famous by UT since the 1970s and is one of Tennessee’s eight state songs.

Now, Rocky Top serves as a tourist attraction.

With its new title, Rocky Top is to begin a multimillion-dollar project

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Keepin’ it fresh: UT Farmer’s Market grows produce, community IN SHORT >>pg. 2

Bar none: Sassy Ann’s remains a UT student rite of passage ARTS & CULTURE >>pg. 3

The Donnie Party: New head basketball coach talks new faces, returning favorites SPORTS >>pg. 6

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to construct a water park, amusement park, up-scale hotel, country music theater, pirate-themed restaurant, athletic complex and a UT athletics museum.

Developers hope to pull tourism into the town, which currently hosts only a few businesses.

Chris Phillips, the city recorder for Rocky Top, has been an integral part of promoting the name change and has worked with media outlets on the process as well as with the Tennessee Secretary of State to ensure the name change was approved and then ratified by the town’s city council.

The idea began last fall when the idea was first proposed after Townsend turned down developers.

“Lake City was presented with idea last August by investors who believed the community would benefit from the name change,” Phillips said. “With two interstate exits we are a prime location for development.”

With the official name change, Phillips said the city is hoping that interested investors will follow though with the plans. “ We ’ v e b e e n

requested to obtain traffic counts, and land is being looked at,” Phillips said, “The city is finished with what it was going to do. We need to make changes and hope investors follow through.

“The hope of what this may do for the future generation to attract and keep our youth here.”

However, this isn’t the first time the town has changed its name.

Until 1936, the small mining town was called Coal Creek, but changed its name to Lake City when the Tennessee Valley Authority constructed a dam a few miles away.

Still, the city hopes to capitalize on the

name familiar and dear to Tennessee football fans.

County Commissioner Tim Isbel, a member of the project’s Board of Developers, took the proposal to the city council and city chamber, and notes the job opportunities that new tourism could bring to the town. “(Local students) never asked about the rides; they asked about the level education they needed and the job opportunities they would have, and that really shocked me,” Isbel said. “They have a pride in the new name. I saw a police car that had been relabeled to say Rocky Top Tennessee and it had a daunting effect with a different wrapper.

“It’s the same with the city, it’s the same place and the same people, but a different wrapper.”

Three things to watch for at SEC Media Days Lopez Nathanael Rutherford looks to step up, bring leadership in final season Contributor, (@Mr_Rutherford)

Every July, the SEC commissioner and conference coaches gather in Alabama to talk SEC football, coaching plans and any changes that have taken place since last season. The event will take place July 14-17 at the Hyatt Regency Birmingham – The Wynfrey Hotel in Hoover, Alabama. Check utdailybeacon. com for live coverage during the conference. In the mean time, Daily Beacon contributor Nathanael Rutherford breaks down the top three things to watch for during media days.

Should the NCAA Pay Players?

Whether or not college players should be paid via stipends, increased scholarships or pay checks has been up for debate for quite some time. With the football players at Northwestern

University seeking to form a union, the topic has reached new heights.

At last year’s SEC Media Days, South Carolina head coach Steve Spurrier stated the conference as a whole is willing to pay their players and even had a dollar amount already picked out. A decision has yet to be made, and if last year’s media days are any indication, this topic will be discussed at length once again.

Who Will Butch Jones Bring?

Every coach brings three players with him to the SEC Media Days, and those players are usually considered to be the leaders of the team for the upcoming season. Last year, the new Tennessee head coach brought along junior Antonio “Tiny” Richardson and seniors Ja’Wuan James and Jacques Smith. Each of them were veterans who looked to play a major role for

the team in 2013. This season, however, the three players joining Coach Jones appear to be more of a mystery.

The only obvious player to bring this year’s roster is senior linebacker A.J. Johnson, and it would make sense to bring linebacker/defensive end Curt Maggitt. If Jones decides to bring senior quarterback Justin Worley, that will likely be an indication of who is leading the quarterback race.

How Will the SEC Handle Identity Change?

The SEC was a quarterback-driven league in 2013, led by players like A.J. McCarron, Aaron Murray, Zach Mettenberger, Connor Shaw and of course, Johnny Manziel.

But all five of those quarterbacks have moved on to the NFL, leaving a void of superstar quarterbacks in the SEC, changing the league’s identity. Look for it to return to the gritty image

the SEC was known for before last year’s high-flying season.

Auburn’s Nick Marshall and Ole Miss’ Bo Wallace are the most high profile quarterbacks in the 2014 season, but running backs are stealing the show so far this offseason.

The talk in Georgia is all about All-SEC running back Todd Gurley, South Carolina is gushing over rising junior Mike Davis, Alabama sports another loaded backfield and the Vols are obsessed with the addition of five-star running back Jalen Hurd to the roster. The players accompanying coaches at the Media Days this summer will likely be smaller in stature than last season, but don’t expect them to bring less attention.

Nathanael Rutherford is a rising junior in English. He can be reached at nruther1@vols. utk.edu or followed on Twitter at @Mr_Rutherford.

Dave Barnes contemplates future Chelsea Faulkner Arts and Culture Editor Being funny, charming and talented is not an easy task to accomplish—unless you’re Dave Barnes.

A Grammy nominated singersongwriter with eight critically acclaimed albums to his name, Barnes employs an unmatchable wit when speaking to The Daily Beacon about life, love and his new album, “Golden Days.”

Barnes will visit Knoxville July 24 to play an acoustic show at The Square Room in Market Square.

Daily Beacon: What is your background with the Knoxville area?

Dave Barnes: Well, I moved here my junior year of high school and I graduated from Farragut High School. I also spent summers here while I was in college. My family still lives in

the area.

DB: Would you consider yourself a UT fan?

Barns: From where we moved around so much when I was a kid, I actually follow all of the SEC teams. But my brother and sister both went to UT and my parents go to all the games.

DB: Your new album, “Golden Days,” was released earlier this year. How does it compare to past albums and how is it different?

Barnes: With every record I make I’m learning new things and hopefully getting better at songwriting. I’m learning, most importantly how to consolidate and simplify. Every record I’ve made as I’ve gotten older has become a little more distilled in my writing and lyricism. There’s a fun, funky Bonnie Raitt type duet that I’m really excited about on this album. This record has got some of those great moments. Also, there is a lot of

maturity. For example with the album’s single, I couldn’t have written that before having kids and getting married. It’s fun having a different perspective where my life is right now.

DB: So what can fans expect from your show at The Square Room on July 24?

Barnes: The show at The Square Room is part of a songwriter series they are doing. It’s acoustic—just me and a guy that plays piano with me. I love shows that end up being more spontaneous and fun. I don’t have to do everything by the book.

DB: Are you excited about coming back to Knoxville to play?

Barnes: Oh, yeah. Most definitely. Knoxville is one of my top three favorite places to play. It’s great to come home and see the family too.

DB: Who would you consider your greatest musical influences?

Barnes: The moods I’m in

always affect what I listen to.

I love Mark Cohn and Bruce Hornsby. John Mayer is always super inspiring, Stevie Wonder, Bonnie Raitt. Those are the main ones.

DB: Your music tends to be very popular among the collegeaged crowd. Did you originally plan to target that demographic?

Barnes: Actually, I think because I started writing in college that it was just natural for people at that age to say, “Hey, I feel that way too!” It’s so funny, I went to speak at Belmont recently about writing music. I’m standing up on stage and here I am in my mid-thirties and college kids and even high school kids are still listening to my music and I think it is just the coolest thing in the world. I feel so fortunate that people still listen to my songs and they are relevant to them.

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‘In many countries, there is far less opportunity for the kind of economic, educational and domestic freedom we complain about on a daily basis.” >>pg. 4 OPINIONS

Patrick MacCoon Sports Editor, @PatrickMacCoon For Brandon Lopez, his love for basketball began when his mother brought him to the YMCA in East Knoxville at the age of four.

“She basically threw me on the court so I would have a hobby growing up and I’ve fallen in love with the game ever since,” Lopez said. “Since I was young I’ve had the motivation to get better and compete everyday.”

Within a few years Lopez realized that he had a special talent for basketball. In fact, he turned out to be one of the top talents in the Knoxville area and excelled in AAU basketball.

In his senior season at Austin-East High School, he averaged 25.6 points, 8.2 rebounds and 6.8 assists per game in 2011. He shot close to 70 percent from the field and shot over 50 percent from three-point range.

His hard work wasn’t only on display on the basketball court. He also had a 3.9 GPA his senior year.

While he had many scholarship offers from smaller schools, as he was considered undersized at 6-foot-1 and 170-pounds, he passed those up to fulfill a childhood dream of playing for the Tennessee Volunteers, making the team as a walk-on under then first-year head coach Cuonzo Martin.

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IN SHORT Farmer’s Market strives for continued growth Kevin Ridder Staff Writer With summer in full swing, local produce in Knoxville isn’t hard to find.

In fact, it can be found at UT Gardens.

Operating at a smaller scale than other farmer’s markets in Knoxville, such as the Market Square Farmer’s Market, the UT Farmer’s Market offers similar local goods.

The UT Farmer’s Market opened in 2010 with only one vendor, and has since grown to multiple vendors offering fresh produce, local food, entertainment and events, as well as educational information to those in attendance.

While small in scale, the UT Farmer’s Market is growing every year with many students involved.

Samantha Ellis, senior in horticulture and an intern with UT Gardens, works as a vendor selling produce such as kale, carrots, berries and flowers grown on campus.

“It’s a great place to be.

Working with UT Gardens offers a very hands on approach,” Ellis said.

UT Organic Farm vendors such as Jeff Martin, the manager of the UT Garden’s internship program, also sell all organic produce at the market.

But vendors don’t neglect serving the community as well.

Organizations such as Grow More Give More, which began as a service project by the UT Institute of Agriculture, gathers leftover produce not sold by vendors and donates it to the Society of St. Andrew, where it is then dispersed to the Love Kitchen and similar groups.

Through the UT Farmer’s

Market and other donations, Grow More Give More has been able to serve over 850 people fresh, homegrown produce.

Mike Smith, a representative of Grow More Give More at the UT Farmer’s Market, said the organization actively looks for fresh produce.

“Canned foods and other nonperishable products are great, but everybody needs fresh produce in their diet,” Smith said.

“And we don’t just take donations from the UT Market; anyone who has a backyard or community garden can donate.”

In one Wednesday’s market alone, Grow More Give More can collect over 100 pounds in fresh produce.

The UT Farmer’s Market runs through Oct. 22 and is open every Wednesday from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the UT Gardens off Neyland Drive.

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Beacon Correction In the Wednesday, July 2 issue of The Daily Beacon, the article headlined “Administration rolls out opt-in student fees,” incorrectly stated that the student fee is becoming optional.

Students now have the choice on what the fee will go toward, the fee itself is still mandatory.

Also in the Wednesday, July 2 issue of The Daily Beacon, the article headlined “A Berry family legacy,” incorrectly stated the name of the Berry twins in the title. The two twins are Elliot and Evan, their older brother Eric has graduated.

Almost everyone in the music industry attempts to correctly guess the song of the summer, and this year is no different.

Here, The Daily Beacon takes its a guess at the 2014 summer song with this Top Summer Song playlist. Come autumn, we are sure one of these tracks will make history. But until then, enjoy the summer with these pop tunes.

Song

Album

Sing

Artist

X

Ed Sheeran

All of Me

Love In the Future

John Legend

Problem

Problem

Marilyn Monroe

GIRL

V. 3005

Ariana Grande, Iggy Azalea

Pharrell Williams

Because the Internet Childish Gambino

XO

BEYONCE

Beyonce

West Coast

West Coast

Lana Del Ray

Maps

Maps

Maroon 5

Birthday

PRISM

Katy Perry

White Women

Chromeo

Coming of Age Coming of Age

Foster the People

Jealous (I Ain’t With It) Known to be a popular spot for 18 years and older students, Rumorz closes its doors after seven years of business and with three more on the lease.

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Science, math grads have lower unemployment, higher salary Associated Press WASHINGTON – It seems to matter less whether your alma mater is public or private than what you study, math and science in particular, when it comes to finding a high-paying job after college, according to a report released Tuesday by the Department of Education.

The survey of the class of 2008, by DOE’s National Center for Education Statistics, provides an interesting snapshot of the nation’s educated elite following

a crushing economic recession: Overall, college grads reported lower unemployment rates compared with the national average, although black and Asian college graduates were twice as likely to be out of work than their white classmates. College grads from private four-year schools earned about the same as those from public four-year schools, about $50,000 a year.

But while a paltry 16 percent of students took home degrees in science, technology, engineering or math, those who did were paid significantly better, averag-

ing $65,000 a year compared with $49,500 of graduates of other degrees.

The findings are based on a survey of 17,110 students conducted in 2012, about four years after the students obtained their bachelor’s degrees.

The survey found a strong correlation between earning money and highly specialized degrees. More than 95 percent of grads who studied computer and information sciences, for example, were employed fulltime at the time of the survey and earned $72,600 on average.

Engineering students reported similar job and salary prospects.

That’s compared with a humanities graduate who was more likely to report working multiple jobs and earn a full-time salary averaging only $43,100.

The report also pointed to a correlation between being white or Asian and male and having a higher salary.

Asian graduates reported earning more than other ethnicities, averaging $62,500 in

full-time jobs compared with $47,300 earned by Hispanics, $48,800 by blacks and $52,400 by whites. Likewise, male grads reported earning more than $57,800 on average than their female classmates in full time jobs, who averaged $47,400.

The study doesn’t explain the disparities in pay, which could be attributed to different fields of study.

Among other findings in the report: The average unemployment rate among the graduates was 6.7 percent, compared with the 8.1 percent national unemployment rate at the time of the survey. Unemployment rates were very low for students who studied computer and information sciences or engineering, but jump for those with degrees in social sciences or general humanities.

Most graduates avoided marriage and kids in the four years after obtaining a degree. Only 19.6 percent reported having both.

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Ed Sheeran woos fans with follow-up album

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Sassy Ann’s, located in the trendy 4th and Gill area of Knoxville, is a popular dance bar. With recent crackdowns by local police, the bar has had to keep to strict occupancy and alcohol rules to stay in business.

Sassy Ann’s offers historic bar experience Gabrielle O’Neal

Staff Writer (@gabboneal) Located in the historic 4th and Gill neighborhood in Knoxville is a place unlike any other: a place to get sassy.

Sassy Ann’s House of Blues, is a 120-year-old, three-story building turned dance bar. Originally constructed in the Queen Anne architectural style, the house was designed by George Barber and built in 1904 by the son of a congressman.

Before becoming a dance club, the building housed various families before being turned into apartments and then a succession of bars and restaurants. Sassy Ann’s is the 13th and longest business to reside in the structure that is now on the National Register of Historic Places.

Vicki Vinson, Sassy Ann’s owner and UT alumna, said the bar is one of a kind.

“The old Victorian house with fireplaces, wooden staircases, weird nooks and crannies and eclectic decor is part of it,” Vinson said. “But that’s just the setting.”

Sassy Ann’s boasts a large bar on the first floor as well as a dance bar on the second. In addition, an outdoor patio bar

is available to guests and a third story mezzanine overlooks the dance floor. Voted Knoxville’s Best Dance Club by Metropulse in 2013, Sassy Ann’s attracts an eclectic mixture of visitors ages 21 to 30.

“There’s a friendly atmosphere, I think, and even a feeling of camaraderie,” Vinson said. “When the DJ plays a song that everybody loves, the whole crowd is smiling and singing along and it seems that a little bit of magic happens.”

Recently, however, a new rule concerning the amount of people allowed on the Sassy Ann’s property has been enforced.

Following a report from a fellow bar owner, 24 KPD officers entered the establishment after closing time, startling lingering patrons and charging one woman with an open container violation. Vinson was informed that no customers were permitted to remain on the property after 3 a.m. Three weeks later, officers returned to Sassy Ann’s with drug dogs but found no violations.

Sassy Ann’s must now follow strict rules limiting the bar’s guest capacity. Due to decreased occupancy allowances, the third floor mezzanine is temporarily closed and long wait lines plague the club entrance and stairs to

the upper floors during peak business hours. Additionally, Vinson is required to count heads on each floor.

However, Vinson does not want the capacity rules to discourage patrons from visiting Sassy Ann’s.

“We are working on a plan to reopen the balcony and increase our occupancy so the lines to get to different areas in the club will stop,” Vinson said. “We appreciate your patience and support during this time and please know we are doing our best to get through this.”

In spite of the recent controversy, however, Sassy Ann’s remains a rite of passage for both UT students and locals.

“Sassy Ann’s on Thursday nights guarantees to make you dance like no one is watching and drink like there’s no tomorrow,” said Rachel Finney, senior in English.

Every Friday, Sassy Ann’s hosts KnoxVegas Comedy open mic at 9:30 p.m. followed by Request Dance at 11 p.m. with DJ Surreal. Saturdays are generally less crowded with music from DJ Reverend Phil played on the second floor.

For more information, updates and specials, visit Sassy Ann’s on Facebook.

Ed Sheeran, 23-year-old singer-songwriter, recently released his highly anticipated second album, “X,” (multiply). Sheeran started his path to success about five years ago in London, when recording began for his debut album, “+” (Plus).

Sheeran is extremely popular in the United Kingdom, where he was titled Best Male Solo Artist and British Breakthrough artist at the 2012 Brit Awards.

While extremely popular overseas, Sheeran gained a large portion of his US fan base after being featured on Taylor Swift’s album, “Red.” Along with joining Swift, Sheeran has also written songs for the popular boyband, One Direction.

But not to be outshined by his musical counterparts, Sheeran has made a name for himself solely based on his own merit. A gifted vocalist, Sheeran

BARNES continued from Page 1 DB: Aside from your music, on Facebook and Twitter, you are a very funny guy. Have you ever considered doing a standup routine?

Barnes: I actually did some stand-up shows (Laughs). I’ve done probably four or five shows like that in Nashville and it was so much fun. It’s something I would definitely like to do again and I’m gathering material for that. It’s exercising a different part of your brain. It’s the difference between long distance running and sprinting. It’s a similar thing but using different

won over audiences with songs like “The A Team,” “Kiss Me” and “Give Me Love” from his debut album.

Sheeran combines a wide array of sounds in each of his songs, and on each album. His voice is rather distinctive, and calming atop the backdrop of his music.

Combining both R&B with acoustic sounds, and even some folk, Sheeran has a sound all his own.

In his second album, Sheeran takes a slight departure from the first. While much of his music infuses his same sound of indie and folk, there is also a bit more rap and rhythm and blues than might be expected.

While a good amount of songs from “+” were somewhat sad and focused on a previous break up and lost love, Sheeran has switched gears with “X.” Sheeran maintains a nice balance of keeping his current fans content, while also broadening his sound in order to reach out to new audiences, as well.

The singer-songwriter taps into his well-known with song, “Photograph,” which discusses the theme of love and romantic memories.

In “Nina,” Sheeran tackles a lost love whom he had a previ-

ous relationship with. The song is a mixture of rap, along with sounds from piano and acoustic instruments.

Some of the standout songs on the album are “Bloodstream,” “I’m a Mess” and “Afire Love.”

Sheeran’s current single “Sing” is also out now, and doing well on the musical charts.

While some fans feel that the album is too different, it seems to be a good variety of classic Sheeran infused with new sounds, as well.

It might take a while to grow on the older dedicated Sheeran fans, but it is a solid album with good music.

For those looking to enjoy an album from start to finish, this is one to check out. Listen to the album in one sitting, and enjoy the journey Sheeran takes you on with each song.

The “X” album features 12 songs, with the deluxe version including 4 extra songs. “X” is available now on iTunes, instore and on Spotify.

muscles.

DB: So how do you go from cracking jokes to writing such serious, romantic songs?

Barnes: I think all of it’s gotta get out somehow and I’m really fortunate to have songwriting. I act like an idiot sometimes, especially with my kids. I love goofing off and it kind of gives me an outlet for all these thoughts that are more contemplative or serious or thought provoking.

DB: You recently amicably split from your record label, Razor & Tie. So what is next on your agenda?

Barnes: This season there is a lot of change career wise.

I’m back on my own. It’s really exciting to be back at the steering wheel. It’s nice because I’m

calling all the shots again. I get to decide how busy I want to be with touring, etc. Next year I plan to release a couple of EPs which I’m really excited about.

Another huge thing is that I’m writing songs for other people here in Nashville which has taken up a lot of my time. Even before I wanted to be an artist, I wanted to write songs for people. I like sitting in a room with folks and helping them figure out what they want to say. All these new chapters are happening for me that couldn’t happen when I was touring all the time.

The biggest chunk is getting to be a dad and a husband. It’s a lot of fun, exciting stuff, I’m just a little more firmly rooted than I was before.

Victoria Brown is a rising junior in journalism and electronic media. She can be reached at vbrown20@vols.utk. edu and followed on Twitter at @utterly_torrii.

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Independence Day asserts America’s entitlement to individual choice Cullenary Arts by Cullen Hamelin

other governments frequently decide for you. For the majority of us, that ability to articulate our destiny, to exercise liberty, highlights precisely what is so unique and important about America.

At the end of the movie, Nick Naylor remarks “if my son really wants a cigarette on his 18th birthday, I’ll buy him his first pack.” Naylor knows the cigarette’s deadly effects, but believes so deeply in the power of individual choice that he vowed to respect his son’s autonomy.

Even parents cannot make that decision for us; we have to make it in our own time, with our own justifications. And that’s what our country supports: living a life of your own doing.

Some people have the option of water with dysentery or death by thirst, but we have the option of Coke or Diet Coke. So don’t complain that it contains aspartame – just be thankful you have the luxury of choice.

Cullen Hamelin is a senior in chemis- Members enjoy hotdogs, hamburgers, BBQ and other try. He can be reached at chamelin@vols. festive foods at the Fourth of July celebration at the utk.edu.

Westhaven Golf Club in Franklin, Tennessee.

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Around the Fourth of July, gunshot or fireworks is one of my favorite games to play in Fort Sanders. Bullets and fireworks are both explosives, but only one represents our country’s independence.

Because excessive celebration has now left me in a sweet, recovery Netflix coma, I recently noticed a connection between the holiday and a scenario in the movie “Thank You For Smoking.”

In this movie, Nick Naylor, a spokesman for a tobacco conglomerate, is asked by his son “What makes America the greatest country in the world?” In response, Naylor explains that many answers exist, all of which are right and dependent on subjective opinion.

And I have to agree. What makes

America a wonderful place to live is the fact that subjective opinion can exist.

If you want, you can live on minimal wage, spend your small earnings on dollar cheeseburgers, lottery tickets and cheap bottles of distilled– maybe – 0.5 times vodka. You can also save your money, give it away or even use it as tissue paper to flaunt your abundant wealth.

America is a place of choices and many of us fail to be thankful for that. Instead, we blame fast food for serving fattening meals and cigarette companies for selling cylinders of emphysema. We blame corporations for their greed and television for putting crap on the air. But, in the end, we can choose to watch the millionth spin off of “Real Housewives” if we want.

In many countries there is far less opportunity for the kind of economic, educational and domestic freedom we complain about on a daily basis. Yes, some choices are detrimental physically, mentally and socially. Some cause long lasting health effects that can either shorten your life expectancy or exacerbate your current one. But these remain choices

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Fireworks lit the skies and revelers filled the streets as the nation held Independence Day celebrations on Friday, July 4. Scenes from downtown Nashville and other locations across Tennessee show one of the nation’s biggest parties unfolding in spectacular style.

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Fireworks light up the sky over the Westhaven Golf Club in Franklin, Tennessee, on the Fourth of July.

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Tyndall hopeful team will adapt Patrick MacCoon Sports Editor (@PatrickMacCoon) After losing eight players from last year’s squad to the NBA draft, graduation or transfer, the Tennessee basketball team will see only two returning players – Josh Richardson and Armani Moore, with any starting experience.

With Donnie Tyndall now at the helm, he will bring an inexperienced team to the court a season after UT made it all the way to the Sweet 16 for the seventh time in program history. “The main thing we feel like we accomplished in this recruiting class was to add some athleticism and some length,� Tyndall said. “To have those two is very important for our style of play.�

Out of the 15 players on the roster, there are eight new faces that have never seen any experience at the SEC level of play, including four true freshman: Detrick Mostella, Tariq Owens, Jabari McGhee and Willie Carmichael.

The four other new faces are transfers Eric McKnight (Florida Gulf Coast), Kevin Punter (State Fair Community College), Devon Baulkman (Gulf Coast State College) and Ian Chiles (IUPUI).

While the Vols don’t have one of the top recruiting classes in the country for the 2014-15 season, Tyndall has put together a roster that fits his style of play. “I like to recruit guys that want to play up-tempo,� Tyndall said. “I like to coach a fastpaced, aggressive game. To win a championship every team has to be good at halfcourt. Our style of play is full court pressure on both ends

of the floor.�

So far through summer workouts Tyndall has been extremely impressed with the way that Richardson, Moore and Robert Hubbs III have taken to his system, as all three display the size, length and athleticism that prosper in Tyndall’s system.

The Vols will expect to run four guard lineups this season, which is something that Tyndall deployed at Morehead State and Southern Mississippi as well.

Weight gain is something that the team is taking seriously for players like Carmichael, Owens and McGhee who still appear too slender to push around with the bigger players at the D-I level.

McKnight, who is the biggest player on the roster at 6-foot-10 and 230-pounds, should have the upper hand to start at center for the Vols. In each season at Florida Gulf Coast, also known as “Dunk City,� he averaged over a block a game and shot over 60 percent from the field.

Even with the big men on this team, Tyndall loves for even his biggest man on the court to be able to run and keep up with his quick attack mentality on offense. “Kevin Punter and Devon (Baulkman) can really play and they’ve proven that to us already in a short period of time,� senior point guard Brandon Lopez said. “Jabari rebounds well, Willie has an incredible motor and Detrick is a real talent and I think he will be really good for us. “Everyone has stood out. They can all score the ball.�

Rising freshman Detrick Mostella goes for the drive around teammate Josh Richardson at the Rocky Top League Championship game at Knoxville Catholic High School on July 2.

LOPEZ continued from Page 1 “I’d always been a really big Tennessee fan,� Lopez said. “I’ve always wanted to play for this program, but I kind of kept quiet about it growing up. Being here is a dream come true for me.�

While Lopez would never be the one to complain about his time at Tennessee, he has averaged only 3.9 minutes per game in his first three collegiate playing seasons.

However, with new coach Donnie Tyndall under the helm and his new fast tempo style of play, this offseason Lopez has a chance to push for more playing time. Currently he and fifth-year senior transfer Ian Chiles are currently the only true point guards

on the new roster. “I look forward to every year the same,� he said. “I come out and just try to work and compete hard every day. �This is my senior year and it’s my last go-around, so I’m really looking forward to this year probably more than others.�

This season Lopez will be one of three seniors on the team and said he has been pushing himself to be ready for when his number is called. “I’ve been working on scoring the ball because I know if I’m going to play this year I’m going to have to pose some type of threat to score,� he said. “I’ve been trying to get my jump shot right and defense has been another important focus too.�

In the Rocky Top League,

which featured 10 current players for the Tennessee basketball team as well as other top East Tennessee collegiate basketball players, Lopez displayed his new look scoring ability. He even finished with a triple-double in the runner-up game to end the league this past Wednesday.

In six games in the summer league he finished with an average of 23.2 points per game and shot 37 percent from beyond the arc.

He has also stood out to his new head coach in summer workouts with his team. “Brandon Lopez has been fantastic,� Tyndall said. “I love guys that walk into the practice floor and they’ve got a simile on their face and are trying to encourage teammates. He’s shown great leadership.�

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Wednesday, July 9, 2014 Sports Editor Patrick MacCoon

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pmaccoon@vols.utk.edu @patrickmaccoon

Spring 2014 Recruitment Timeline May 2

Jabari McGhee: 3-star

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Q&A with Donnie Tyndall Part One: New and Returning Players Patrick MacCoon

May 5

Kevin Punter: 3-star, JUCO

Sports Editor (@PatrickMacCoon)

Wes Tripp Staff Writer (@Wes_Tripp)

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Detrick Mostella: No. 85 Prospect-247sports Willie Carmichael: 3-star Devon Baulkman: JUCO

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Ian Chiles: Transfer May 15

Tariq Owens: 3-star

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Eric McKnight: Transfer

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The next SEC scoring duo

Patrick MacCoon Sports Editor (@PatrickMacCoon) Detrick Mostella and Kevin Punter could be one of the best scoring duos in the SEC at some point in their collegiate career at Tennessee based on the potential they have shown so far since arriving this summer in Knoxville.

This summer, the two new incoming guards both put on a show in the Rocky Top League and have garnered praise from both their teammates and firstyear head coach Donnie Tyndall.

They have been described as having “freakish scoring abilities” to “elite athleticism” to being “able to score from anywhere on the court.”

From Punter’s 54-point performance, in which he displayed his long range and thrashing ability, to Mostella’s 48-point highlight reel performance in the Rocky Top League championship game, they both have given a team some hope to have newcomers come in and contribute in great ways.

Both played in all six of their summer league games and they placed first and second atop the league that consisted of the Vols entire roster, except for Robert

Hubbs III, Eric McKnight, Ian Chiles and Tariq Owens.

Mostella, an athletic 6-foot-3, 170-pound shooting guard, who had previously committed to Oklahoma State and Pittsburgh before signing to the Vols, led the league with an average of 39 points per game.

He also finished just one three pointer behind Baulkman for the most in the league, but had the best percentage of the two, as he went 35-for-83 from three-point range (42.2 percent).

Whether it was swishing a pull up shot from nearly halfcourt or displaying his vertical jump - which is the highest on the team - while catching an alley-oop and slamming it home, the Alabama native gave a hint to why some say he could be the best guard prospect one day from the 2014 class.

“He is an elite athlete,” senior teammate Josh Richardson said after facing him in the RTL championship game. “He can do dunks I couldn’t even dream of doing. He has good foot speed.

If he can put it all together he’ll be really good.”

The only thing that his coach is worried about right now is getting him used to the fast pace and system of collegiate play. He would also like to see him gain more weight due to the tough play in D-I basketball.

Punter 6-foot-4, 180-pounds on the other hand is very similar to Mostella, but has experience at the collegiate level and has more natural point guard features. His teammates who have

seen him play in the Rocky Top League and in practice say that he is game ready and has the scoring ability similar to a Kevin Durant.

Last season the first team AllAmerican guard for State Fair Community College placed in the Top 25 throughout the country in scoring with 20.3 points per contest while shooting 57.1 percent from the field and 82.7 from the free throw line.

He was one of the crowd favorites in the games at Knoxville Catholic High School, as he finished with 37.8 per contest.

“He can really score the ball,” Tyndall said. “We expect him to play a lot at the two position this year and we will have to slide him over to point guard some.”

Not only did he score the most ever points a player in an RTL game, but also consistently showed his knack to get to the hoop. His 44 freethrow attempts in the summer league were second best among active collegiate players, as Josh Richardson’s 49 was the most in the six games.

While the Rocky Top League has hardly any defense, the two new incoming players may soon become common household names in Knoxville.

Patrick MacCoon is a rising senior in journalism and electronic media. He can be reached at pmaccoon@vols.utk. edu or followed on Twitter at @ PatrickMacCoon.

On July 2, the Daily Beacon sat down with Tennessee head basketball coach Donnie Tyndall for an exclusive interview about the Tennessee basketball program, as well as other issues that concern many college coaches.

Daily Beacon: You added eight players since taking over on April 22. What stood out to you about these guys and what are your expectations for them this year?

Donnie Tyndall: There are a lot of different roles and a lot of different things we’ll expect.

The main thing we feel like we accomplished in this recruiting class was to add some athleticism and some length, which for our style of play is very important.

Ian Chiles is a 6-foot-1, combo guard that will have to play a lot of point guard for us this year. He’s strong, athletic and a good on-the-ball defender. He can score the ball and has proven himself at the Division-I level and his experience will be very important for us in the backcourt.

Eric McKnight is a 6-foot10, 230-pound long athletic shot-blocking center. He played in some big games in his time at Florida Gulf Coast.

He will give our frontline a nice presence with some physicality and size.

The two JUCO transfers: Kevin Punter was a first team All-American that can really score the ball. He will primarily play at the two this year and will have to slide over and play some point guard.

Devon Baulkman is a 6-foot5, athletic, slashing, attacking the rim type of offensive player. He can shoot and he can drive it to the goal. He played in the best JUCO league in the country and was first team two times. He had 40 plus points in a game two times this season.

Four freshmen: Tariq Owens is a 6-foot-10 guy from Baltimore, is a long athletic guy whose wingspan is 7-foot-3. He is going to be very good in time, he just needs to get stronger and gain weight right now.

Willie Carmichael is a 6-foot8 athletic, hard-playing guy.

He’s already put on 21-pounds and probably needs to put on another 21. He’s the typical freshman, needs to get stronger and gain weight.

It’s the same story with Jabari McGhee. He’s gained 13 pounds but needs to gain another 25.

Detrick Mostella is a 6-foot3 combo guard who can score the ball, can shoot it with range, overall a great athlete.

I believe he had the highest vertical on our team and really a guy who can score the ball in bunches.

DB: How has team chemistry developed so far with so many new members?

DT: Well, it’s a work in progress of course with a whole new team and only four guys returning that have ever played at this level. It’s a transition and it’s going to take time.

There are going to be bumps in the road. With that being said I think our guys get along really well. We have good character people in our program, which I think will speed up the process and get guys to be a family.

That’s the term we use and talk about a lot.

DB: Josh Richardson was

a standout in the NCAA Tournament last season. How does that help you as a first year coach having a player that has been a standout on that level?

DT: He’s been a starter and made big buckets and been on the floor in critical times, so all of that comes in to play. I think he and Armani Moore have separated themselves as our leaders, both verbally and from the way they have produced thus far in the workouts. We expect big things from both of them.

DB: How important is it to you to recruit men of solid character who are just as good on the court as they are off it?

DT: Through recruiting we will do our very best to distinguish guys who we think may have some characters flaws versus guys we feel like are good character young men. I think all young people make mistakes, some bigger than others. We talk about it everyday in our recruiting meetings.

We want great players, but we want great people as well.

DB: How have you evaluated the returning players and how do they fit your style of play?

DT: Josh (Richardson), Armani (Moore) and Robert Hubbs from a length and athleticism standpoint really fit in well. Robert has been very coachable. I think he is a phenomenal kid who coming off that shoulder injury is kind of just finding his way, but I think he has a chance to be a good player in what we do.

For part two of the Q&A check back in next Wednesday to hear about how Tyndall will approach the fan base in Knoxville.