College Corner: Belmont’s Jamey Given, UTK’s Darryl Sullivan, Vandy Football Tickets

Jamey Givens Promoted To Belmont Women’s Basketball Associate Head Coach

Belmont women’s basketball coach Jamey Givens has been promoted to Associate Head Coach after five seasons with the Bruins.

“Jamey has been an instrumental part of our program’s success for the past five seasons,” says Head Coach Bart Brooks. “He has been remarkably consistent and dependable as a member of our coaching staff. Jamey sets a great example for our players of balancing life as a successful professional while also being a great husband, father and coworker. He has helped us elevate our program to new heights on the court and in our community, and has earned the title of associate head coach.”

During his time as assistant coach, Givens has helped the Bruins go to four Ohio Valley Conference Tournament championships, four NCAA Tournament appearances, and the program’s first-ever NCAA Tournament win against No. 5 seed Gonzaga Bulldogs this past March to advance to the Round of 32.

 

 

Universitiy of Tennessee Graduate Darryl Sullivan Qualifies For Olympics

Darryl Sullivan. Photo: By Andrew Ferguson/Tennessee Athletics

University of Tennessee graduate Darryl Sullivan has qualified for the 2020 Tokyo Summer Olympics and will join tea, U.S.A. as one of their male high jumpers.

Sullivan, a four-time All-American from Marion, Ill., equaled his lifetime-best with a clearance of 2.33 meters to place second at the trials and secure a spot on his first Olympic team. He will be joined by fellow SEC high jumpers JuVaughn Harrison (LSU) and Shelby McEwen (Alabama) who placed first and third on Sunday, respectively.

“It means the world to be able to represent this country, the University of Tennessee along with all of southern Illinois at the Olympic Games,” says Sullivan. “This is a dream come true and a moment I’ll never forget. Forever an Olympian!”

As the all-time school record holder in the event, Sullivan is the first Tennessee track & field athlete to qualify for the Olympics in the high jump. His mark of 2.33 meters currently ties him for third in the world during the 2021 outdoor season.

 

 

Vanderbilt Football Announces Ticket Prices And Game Themes

Photo: Courtesy of Vanderbilt Athletics / Daniel Dubois.

Vanderbilt football recently announced a wave of information about their upcoming 2021 season, including ticket packages, prices, and game themes. The team also launched its Seats for Service initiative which allows for individuals to sponsor a $20 game ticket that will be donated to veterans, active-duty soldiers, and their families.

Three and four-game mini plans will be offered this fall and will go on sale beginning July 6. For the three-game plan, individuals can select any three games, excluding the Georgia contest, starting at $85. The four-game package begins at $165, and includes one game at each tier. For more information, click here.

Here’s a full look at each home game’s theme for the 2021 season.

Steven Boero