Tennessee Volunteers cross country

Tennessee Volunteers cross country
Founded 1924
University University of Tennessee
Conference SEC
Eastern Division
Location Knoxville, TN
Head Coach Beth Alford-Sullivan (2nd year)
Course Lambert Acres Course
Nickname Volunteers
Colors UT Orange and White[1]
         
National Championships
1972
NCAA Appearances
1963, 1964, 1965, 1966, 1967, 1969, 1971, 1972, 1973, 1975, 1976, 1977, 1978, 1980, 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1998, 2001, 2002, 2005, 2010, 2012, 2014, 2015
Conference Champions
Men's: 1949, 1950, 1951, 1952, 1956, 1964, 1966, 1967, 1968, 1969, 1970, 1972, 1973, 1975, 1976, 1977, 1978, 1979, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1990, 1991

The Tennessee Volunteers men's cross country program represents the University of Tennessee located in Knoxville, Tennessee. The men's program competes in the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division I and the Southeastern Conference (SEC). The men's cross country team officially started in 1924. [2]

Coaching staff

Upon entering the 2011-2012 school year George Watts had been a part of the University of Tennessee cross country team for 26 years and as head coach of the men's cross country team. Under his mentor he has developed 25 All-SEC citations, 13 All-SEC or All-South Region, three SEC All-Freshman honorees and three All-America performers.[3][4] In July 2011 it was announced that Watts had been released and that J.J. Clark would take over the men's cross country team effectively merging all of Tennessee's track & field and cross country programs.[5] In May 2014, it was announced by Athletic Director Dave Hart that Director of Track and Field/Cross Country JJ Clark would not be retained. Later, in June 2014, it was announced that Beth Alford-Sullivan would be the next Director of Track and Field/Cross Country at the University of Tennessee. This hire made her the first female SEC coach of any men's team.

Team history

The Tennessee Volunteers program began competing in 1924. It wasn't until 1962 that the team gained its first coach, Chuck Rohe. Under his guidance the Vols reached new heights winning multiple SEC regular season and tournament championships. Under his guidance the Vols reached their first NCAA Tournament appearance in 1963 where they finished 5th, he would then lead the team to four more NCAA appearances until he left the team in 1968. The team would find even more success with the hire of Stan Huntsman who led UT to many trips to the NCAA Tournament and won the Volunteers their first and last national title. From 1962-2009 the team has amassed a 201-38-1 record in team dual meets earning them a .840 winning percentage.[6]

Lambert Acres Golf Club

The Lambert Acres Golf Club has been the site of all cross country meets for the Tennessee Volunteers for 13 seasons. The course serves as a 27-hole golf course,and is nestled in the foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains and boasts 9,525 yards. Since 1998 the course has hosted the Tennessee Invitational 10 times, the NCAA South Regional in 2002, 2006 and 2008, and Southeastern Conference for the 1998 and 2011 SEC Championships.

All-time season records (dual meets)

*Through June 24, 2012.
*Note: records from 1924-1961 are inaccurate
Information Source: 2010 Tennessee Volunteers Cross Country Media Guide - History section
Year-by-Year Results
Year Head Coach Season Record National Winning Percentage SEC Tournament Finish
1962 Chuck Rohe 3-5 - .375 5th
1963 Chuck Rohe 7-0 5th 1.000 SEC Champions
1964 Chuck Rohe 9-0-1 11th .950 -
1965 Chuck Rohe 7-0 3rd 1.000 SEC Champions
1966 Chuck Rohe 5-2 3rd .714 SEC Champions
1967 Chuck Rohe 6-1 12th .857 SEC Champions
1968 Chuck Rohe 6-0 - 1.000 SEC Champions
1969 Connie Smith 5-2 18th .714 SEC Champions
1970 Connie Smith 5-1 - .833 3rd
1971 Stan Huntsman 4-2 21st .667 SEC Champions
1972 Stan Huntsman 7-3 1st .700 SEC Champions
1973 Stan Huntsman 5-0 13th 1.000 2nd
1974 Stan Huntsman 8-0 - 1.000 SEC Champions
1975 Stan Huntsman 4-0 16th 1.000 SEC Champions
1976 Stan Huntsman 5-0 6th 1.000 SEC Champions
1977 Stan Huntsman 10-1 8th .909 SEC Champions
1978 Stan Huntsman 7-0 6th 1.000 SEC Champions
1979 Stan Huntsman 4-0 - 1.000 4th
1980 Stan Huntsman 1-1 18th .500 2nd
1981 Stan Huntsman 2-1 19th .667 SEC Champions
1982 Stan Huntsman 2-1 13th .667 SEC Champions
1983 Stan Huntsman 4-0 10th 1.000 SEC Champions
1984 Stan Huntsman 5-0 3rd 1.000 SEC Champions
1985 Doug Brown 9-1 13th .900 SEC Champions
1986 Doug Brown 5-0 14th 1.000 2nd
1987 Doug Brown 2-1 - .667 2nd
1988 Doug Brown 4-1 3rd .800 2nd
1989 Doug Brown 5-1 17th .833 SEC Champions
1990 Doug Brown 4-0 7th 1.000 SEC Champions
1991 Doug Brown 4-0 21st 1.000 2nd
1992 Doug Brown 3-1 - .750 2nd
1993 Doug Brown 3-4 18th .429 2nd
1994 Doug Brown 10-0 12th 1.000 2nd
1995 George Watts 10-0 12th 1.000 2nd
1996 George Watts 7-1 - .875 3rd
1997 George Watts 2-6 - .250 4th
1998 George Watts 4-0 21st 1.000 2nd
1999 George Watts 1-0 - 1.000 2nd
2000 George Watts 0-0 - .000 7th
2001 George Watts 0-0 30th .000 3rd
2002 George Watts 0-0 31st .000 4th
2003 George Watts 0-1 - .000 6th
2004 George Watts 6-0 - 1.000 5th
2005 George Watts 1-0 28th 1.000 4th
2006 George Watts 0-0 - .000 4th
2007 George Watts 0-1 - .000 4th
2008 George Watts 0-0 - .000 5th
2009 George Watts 0-0 - .000 6th
2010 George Watts 0-0 - .000 4th
2011 J.J. Clark 0-0 - .000 5th
2012 J.J. Clark 0-0 - .000 7th
2013 J.J. Clark 0-0 - .000 7th
2014 Beth Alford-Sullivan 0-0 - .000 7th
2015 Beth Alford-Sullivan 0-0 - .000 11th

All-Americans

Tennessee has a total of 17 men's cross country All-Americans

  • Ron Addison, 1976
  • Jamie Barnes, 1991
  • Doug Brown, 1972, 1973
  • Tony Cosey, 1994, 1995
  • Rick Cummins, 1988
  • Pat Davey, 1978
  • Doug Ellington, 1998
  • Stewart Ellington, 1994
  • Alf Holmberg, 1951
  • David Krafsur, 1985
  • Glenn Morgan, 1989, 1990
  • Peter Okwera, 2012
  • Rickey Pittman, 1981
  • Bob Redington, 1965
  • Zach Sabatino, 2005
  • Doug Tolson, 1983, 1984
  • George Watts, 1977
  • Todd Williams, 1988, 1989, 1990

See also

References

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