Why You Should Perform Bodyweight Exercises
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John Glennon of the Tennessean wrote an article comparing former University of Tennessee tight end Luke Stocker with fellow former D1 and UT tight ends Jason Witten of the Dallas Cowboys and Brad Cottam of the Kansas City Chiefs. Stocker is at D1 Nashville training for the upcoming NFL Combine. To read the full story on Luke and the former Vols comparisons CLICK HERE
Check out this story by Nashville's NBC affiliate on former Tennessee linebacker Nick Reveiz and his drive to make it in the NFL. CLICK HERE to see it.


New York Mets pitcher R.A. Dickey has been working out at D1 throwing his knuckleball and also throwing the football to some NFL Combine prep athletes. CLICK HERE to see the video feature.

DraftNasty.com came out to the facility in late December and got with Rutgers' Joe Lefeged, Southern Arkansas' Cedric Thornton and Kent State's Brian Lainhart. CLICK HERE to see the video. Hit the > button on the video if it does not show up.
D1 Knoxville athlete Matthew Scott has been perfoming at a very high level both on the football field and in the classroom. Within the last year year Matthew has recieved the following honors for his work academically: 2009-2010 Loudon County Young Achiever Student of the Year, November 2010 North Middle School Student of the Month, and he has been on the Honor Roll for the year to date. On the football field Matthew was named to the 2010 ETMS AA AAA All-District and All-East teams. Congratulations Matthew on a job well done! Keep up the hard work!
D1 Director of Training, Kurt Hester, put together a segment on lower body training for ESPN RISE, a magazine focusing on training for high school athletes. CLICK HERE to see the clip.
Adam Silverstein from OnlyGators.com had the privilege of reviewing a rough cut of the Tim Tebow: Everything in Between documentary debuting on ESPN on Jan. 6 at 7 p.m. The film was created by D1 friends, Chase Heavener and the Fiction team. CLICK HERE to read the review. Make sure to have your DVR set.
Purdue tight end Kyle Adams, Kent State linebacker Cobrani Mixon, Georgia wide receiver Kris Durham and Georgia offensive lineman Clint Boling have all reported to D1 for NFL Combine Training. All four athletes worked on the field this morning and lifted in the weight room this afternoon on their first day. Welcome guys!