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George Mason guard Keyshawn Hall (4) works for a shot as he's defended by Tennessee guard Santiago Vescovi (25) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2023, in Knoxville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne) **FILE**

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Republican U.S. Rep. Marsha Blackburn speaks during the 2018 Tennessee U.S. Senate Debate at The University of Tennessee Wednesday, Oct. 10, 2018, in Knoxville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey, Pool)

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Tamika Catchings stands with her father Harvey Catchings after signing the pole in the Lady Vols locker room after graduating a semester early in Knoxville, Tenn. Harvey Catchings played in the NBA from 1974 to 1985 as a member of the Philadelphia 76ers, New Jersey Nets, Milwaukee Bucks, and Los Angeles Clippers.

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Head coach Butch Jones yells on the field during NCAA college football practice at Anderson Training Facility in Knoxville, Tenn., Saturday, July 29, 2017, in Knoxville, Tenn. (Catie McMekin/Knoxville News Sentinel via AP)

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A University of Tennessee player participates in a drill during NCAA college football practice at Anderson Training Facility in Knoxville, Tenn., Saturday, July 29, 2017, in Knoxville, Tenn. (Catie McMekin/Knoxville News Sentinel via AP)

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Tennessee quarterback Jarrett Guarantano participates in NCAA college football practice at Anderson Training Facility in Knoxville, Tenn., Saturday, July 29, 2017, in Knoxville, Tenn. (Catie McMekin/Knoxville News Sentinel via AP)

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In this July 2, 2017 photo, a 12-gauge shell casing ejects from the AA-12 as Anthony Ragone fires down range at the Knoxville Gun Range in Knoxville, Tenn. (Adam Taylor Gash/Tennessee Ledger via AP)

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In this July 2, 2017 photo, Ian Usry, a former jet engine mechanic with the U.S. Navy, who works at the Knoxville Gun Range, instructs a visitor to the range, in Knoxville, Tenn. (Adam Taylor Gash/Tennessee Ledger via AP)

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Rick Insell, Middle Tennessee State University women's basketball, coach speaks to reporters about his induction Saturday into the Women's Basketball Hall of Fame, at the hall Friday, June 9, 2017, in Knoxville, Tenn. (Caitie McMekin/Knoxville News Sentinel via AP)

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The desk of Rep. Roger Kane, R-Knoxville, is filled with snacks for members of the House of Representatives as they debate Gov. Bill Haslam's road and bridge funding bill Wednesday, April 19, 2017, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)

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Alvin Kamara competes during Tennessee NFL Pro Day on Friday, March 31, 2017, in Knoxville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)

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Alvin Kamara competes during Tennessee NFL Pro Day on Friday, March 31, 2017, in Knoxville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)

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Derek Barnett competes during Tennessee NFL Pro Day on Friday, March 31, 2017, in Knoxville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)

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Quarterback Josh Dobbs plays with a young boy before competing Tennessee NFL Pro Day on Friday, March 31, 2017, in Knoxville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)

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NFL scouts and media watch a player bench press during Tennessee NFL Pro Day on Friday, March 31, 2017, in Knoxville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)

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Derek Barnett bench presses during Tennessee NFL Pro Day on Friday, March 31, 2017, in Knoxville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)

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FILE - In this Thursday, March 2, 2017 file photo, New University of Tennessee athletic director John Currie and new University of Tennessee Chancellor Beverly Davenport speak on stage during a ceremony introducing Currie in Thompson-Boling Arena in Knoxville, Tenn. After giving away about 60 orange ties when he left Tennessee in 2009, new Volunteers athletic director John Currie must rebuild his wardrobe now that he's back. But he says the lesson he learned during his time away from Knoxville as Kansas State's athletic director should help him quite a bit in his new job. (Caitie McMekin/Knoxville News Sentinel via AP, File)

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Tennessee coach Rick Barnes directs his team during an NCAA college basketball game against Alabama, Saturday, March 4, 2017, at Thompson-Boling Arena in Knoxville, Tenn. (Calvin Mattheis/Knoxville News Sentinel via AP)

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Tennessee's Shembari Phillips (25) disputes a call as Tennessee's Admiral Schofield (5) reacts during an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, March 4, 2017, at Thompson-Boling Arena in Knoxville, Tenn. (Calvin Mattheis/Knoxville News Sentinel via AP)

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Alabama coach Avery Johnson disputes a call with the referee during an NCAA college basketball game against Tennessee Saturday, March 4, 2017, at Thompson-Boling Arena in Knoxville, Tenn. (Calvin Mattheis/Knoxville News Sentinel via AP)