Dale Dowden

Dale Dowden

Joined: Jul 25, 2025

Dale Dowden is a multimedia sports writer with nearly 10 years in the recruiting field. He began covering recruiting in the Tennessee Vols market in 2019. From 2020-2022, Dale was with the Tennessee site at SI, before taking the Lead Recruiting role for VolReport on Rivals from 2023-2025.

Jermaine Cobbins competing at The Sevens 7v7 Tournament

RHP Bo Rhudy pitching in Game 3 vs. Kent State

Josh Elander looks over the field in Game 1 of the double header vs. Nicholls State 02/14/2026.

Kent State's Brody Williams at the plate

Josh Elander looks over the field in Game 1 of the double header vs. Nicholls State 02/14/2026.

Baseball

Tennessee baseball head coach Josh Elander speaks to the media following double-header.

Josh Elander talking to players during a timeout

Baseball

The Tennessee baseball team is off to a 3-0 start after the three-game series with Nicholls State.

May 30, 2025; Oklahoma City, OK, USA; Tennessee Lady Volunteers pitcher Erin Nuwer (33) slaps hands with head coach Karen Weekly in the fourth inning against the Florida Gators during the NCAA Softball Women's College World Series at Devon Park. Mandatory Credit: Brett Rojo-Imagn Images

Baseball

Sophomore pitcher Erin Nuwer's no-hitter leads Lady Vols to 1-0.

L-R Tegan Kuhns and Blaine Brown

Baseball

Tegan Kuhns and Blaine Brown receive preseason accolades.

Jaylen Scott

Recruiting

2027 four-star safety Jaylen Scott receives visit from Tennessee.

Tennessee football connects with Dylan Haley

Recruiting

Anthony Poindexter visits 2027 Cherokee Bluff (GA) ATH Dylan Haley.

(L-R) Henry Ford and Brady Frederick

Baseball

D1Baseball.com dubs Henry Ford and Brady Frederick with preseason All-American honors.

Jan 13, 2026; Knoxville, Tennessee, USA; Tennessee Volunteers head coach Rick Barnes during the first half against the Texas A&M Aggies at Thompson-Boling Arena at Food City Center. Mandatory Credit: Randy Sartin-Imagn Images

Men's Basketball

Tennessee defeats Texas A&M on the hardwood in overtime thriller.

Tennessee football signees following Navy All-American Bowl.

Tennessee signees compete in prestigious All-Star Game.

Tulane transfer EDGE Jordan Norman commits to Tennessee.

Tennessee Defensive Line Coach Rodney Garner during an SEC football game between Tennessee and Kentucky at Kroger Field in Lexington, Ky. on Saturday, Nov. 6, 2021.

Kns Tennessee Kentucky Football

During all of the roster and staff chaos, the Vols have retained veteran defensive line coach Rodney Garner.

Coach Levorn 'Chop' Harbin speaks ahead of Kentucky.

Tennessee to move on from defensive coach and impact recruiter.