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Clay Seal
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Clay Seal is a junior majoring in Journalism and Electronic Media with a concentration in sports. Clay serves as head sports editor for TNJN, covering any Vols and Lady Vols sports from soccer to basketball, as well as writing on FIFA World Cup events. He also appears in the weekly SEC football pick'n panel.

Clay graduated from Turpin High School in Cincinnati, Ohio in 2008. He worked on his high school newspaper "The Lancer" as a staff writer, sports editor, and editor in chief in his sophomore through senior years, respectively.

When not writing, Clay enjoys watching nearly all sports. His favorite teams are the Cincinnati Bengals, Cincinnati Bearcats, Cincinnati Reds, U.S. Soccer, and the Tennessee Volunteers. He plays intramural sports, including soccer and flag football. Clay also pursues his passion of music. He has played guitar for six years. His interest covers many genres, but he mostly plays blues and rock.

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February 15 2010 :: Top 10 Games of the Week: The February doldrums continue
February 05 2010 :: Cain, Brewer lead Lady Vols over Arkansas
February 12 2010 :: Lady Vols softball reloads for 2010 season
February 12 2010 :: Ranking the Winter Olympic sports
February 13 2010 :: Lady Vols look to stay atop SEC against Florida
February 14 2010 :: Vols falter late as Kentucky wins, 73-62
February 15 2010 :: Prince's play costs Vols in Lexington
February 17 2010 :: Lady Vols softball and tennis struggle, track athlete breaks record
February 17 2010 :: Vols head to Athens for SEC swimming and diving championships
February 21 2010 :: Vols rout Xavier to complete series sweep
February 23 2010 :: Top 10 Games of the Week: Who has hockey fever?
February 24 2010 :: Vols loss to Gators confirms team's status
February 24 2010 :: Lady Vols softball wins Troy Cox Classic
February 26 2010 :: Lady Vols capture 15th SEC title
February 26 2010 :: UT diver breaks records, makes history
February 28 2010 :: Tennessee golf team heads to Florida for tournament
March 01 2010 :: Top 10 games of the week: March Madness has arrived
March 02 2010 :: Weekend Recap: Vols teams hit the road
March 03 2010 :: Balanced scoring leads Vols past Razorbacks, 80-73
March 04 2010 :: Vols rally falls short in extra innings
March 04 2010 :: Lady Vols softball to host Tennessee Classic
March 06 2010 :: Vols rout Binghamton, fall to Kennesaw State
March 10 2010 :: Top 10 Games of the Week: Championship Week Edition
March 11 2010 :: Vols overcome shaky start to defeat LSU, 59-49
March 12 2010 :: Defense, free throws push Vols past Rebels
March 13 2010 :: Youthful Wildcats punish Vols, 74-45
March 17 2010 :: Vols on upset alert against Aztecs
March 18 2010 :: Vols, Osborne dominate Morehead State
March 18 2010 :: Dooley's focus on team first
March 19 2010 :: Lady Vols begin March Madness against Austin Peay
March 20 2010 :: Lady Vols rout Austin Peay to open NCAA Tourney
March 21 2010 :: Lady Vols face tourney newcomer Dayton
March 22 2010 :: Vols tennis remains undefeated in SEC
March 23 2010 :: Lady Vols rout Dayton, advance to Sweet 16
March 24 2010 :: Baseball Vols rebound with 9-1 win over USC Upstate
March 26 2010 :: Vols club lacrosse looks to improve in rankings
March 27 2010 :: Vols tennis defeats Louisville, records ninth shutout of season
March 27 2010 :: Vols lose to LSU in series opener
March 27 2010 :: Lady Vols suffer season-ending loss to Baylor
March 31 2010 :: Successful weekend for UT squads
April 05 2010 :: Vols tennis remains undefeated in SEC play
April 06 2010 :: Huff nominated for Lowe's Senior CLASS Softball award
April 08 2010 :: Vols' pitching struggles in loss to Western Carolina
April 08 2010 :: Recently demoted Stephens leaves Vols football program
April 08 2010 :: Renfroe's no-hitter extends Lady Vols' win streak
April 10 2010 :: Vols lose series opener to Florida
April 10 2010 :: Strong goaltending ends Ice Bears' season
April 10 2010 :: Baseball Vols even series against Florida
April 12 2010 :: Big sixth inning sends Florida past Vols
April 12 2010 :: Seniors finish strong as Lady Vols edge Gamecocks
April 14 2010 :: Florida wins inaugural national collegiate fishing championship
April 15 2010 :: Sandgren's return to singles lineup key to Vols' success
April 16 2010 :: Orange and White Game: What to Watch For
April 17 2010 :: White outlasts Orange 16-7 in Orange & White Game
April 18 2010 :: Lady Vols softball pounds Presbyterian
April 22 2010 :: Berry, Williams not only Vols to look for in NFL Draft
April 24 2010 :: Softball freshman Chavanne named national POY finalist
April 25 2010 :: Forsythe's walk-off pushes Vols past Vanderbilt
April 26 2010 :: Vols win Vandy series in walk-off fashion
April 28 2010 :: Vols use steady scoring, rout Belmont
April 28 2010 :: Gallery: UT student films Dirty Guv'nahs first music video
April 30 2010 :: J.P. Smith racks up honors heading into NCAA tourney
May 03 2010 :: Vols win another SEC series, stay in tourney hunt
May 16 2010 :: Vols throttle Winthrop, take on ETSU in round 2
May 16 2010 :: Vols beat Bucs, advance to NCAA round of 16
August 30 2010 :: Vols position previews 2010: Quarterback
September 03 2010 :: Vols position previews 2010: Defensive backs
August 28 2010 :: Fowler, Robinson lead Lady Vols past Xavier to open season
August 28 2010 :: No. 19 Lady Vols sweep Chattanooga
August 29 2010 :: Lady Vols down Virginia Tech, sweep tourney
August 29 2010 :: 'No quit' for Lady Vols in comeback win over Richmond
September 01 2010 :: Vols position previews 2010: Running backs
August 31 2010 :: Vols position previews 2010: Wide receivers/tight ends
September 02 2010 :: Vols position previews 2010: Linebackers
September 02 2010 :: College Football Pick'em Panel: Week 1
September 02 2010 :: SEC East preview: Florida looks to repeat as champs
September 05 2010 :: 2010 Fantasy football preview
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August 29 2009 :: Arizona State edges Lady Vols in overtime
August 30 2009 :: Lady Vols Soccer drops finale to Pepperdine
September 10 2009 :: Two-faced U.S. Soccer must find identity after 1-0 win
September 13 2009 :: Lady Vols rally to beat Western Carolina, 2-1
October 06 2009 :: Relient K brings maturity, fresh perspective with new LP
October 11 2009 :: Lady Vols escape with draw off Imgram PK
October 10 2009 :: U.S. Soccer clinches World Cup berth with 3-2 win
October 22 2009 :: Lady Vols drop senior night match to Auburn, 3-1
October 31 2009 :: Youth performs, Vols light up scoreboard, 117-79
November 05 2009 :: Florida eliminates Lady Vols from SEC Tourney
November 09 2009 :: College soccer match serves as stepping stone to WWE
November 09 2009 :: Switchfoot tests waters of independence with 'Hello Hurricane'
November 13 2009 :: Clay Seal's Vols-Austin Peay in-game blog
November 14 2009 :: Vols down Austin Peay in season opener, 83-54
November 16 2009 :: Kiffin dismisses Richardson and Edwards after arrests
November 25 2009 :: FIFA: No France-Ireland redo
November 20 2009 :: Cover Two: Is there a non-BCS best?
November 23 2009 :: UT saves with energy campaign
November 24 2009 :: Vols fall short to Purdue in Paradise Jam final, 73-72
November 25 2009 :: Kiffin, NCAA under righteous illusion
December 04 2009 :: U.S. draws England in World Cup, avoids 'death group'
December 05 2009 :: UT students participate in rave at Hodges Library
December 05 2009 :: Tebow loses, rest of World wins
December 10 2009 :: Berry wins Jim Thorpe Award
December 14 2009 :: Kelly's Cincinnati departure teaches tough lesson
December 12 2009 :: Prince, Vols beat MTSU in Sun Belt Classic, 75-54
January 01 2010 :: Four basketball Vols arrested on drug, weapon charges
January 01 2010 :: Arrested Vols ignore consequences, fan base
January 14 2010 :: Clay Seal's Live Blog: No. 9 Tennessee vs. Auburn
January 12 2010 :: Kiffin bolts for USC
January 13 2010 :: Students riot in response to Kiffin's leaving [Video]
January 15 2010 :: Vols top Auburn in SEC opener, 81-55
January 16 2010 :: Dooley introduced as UT head football coach
January 16 2010 :: Players react positively to Dooley hiring
January 23 2010 :: Lady Vols tennis edges No. 33 Illinois, 4-3
January 24 2010 :: No. 5 Vols tennis sweeps doubleheader
January 25 2010 :: No. 11 Lady Vols tennis tops ETSU, 4-3
January 28 2010 :: Clay Seal's Live Blog: No. 5 Lady Vols vs. Auburn
January 29 2010 :: Revived offense helps No. 5 Lady Vols past Auburn
January 30 2010 :: No. 11 Lady Vols tennis team escapes Vandy, advances to nationals
January 31 2010 :: Clay Seal's Live Blog: No. 14 Tennessee vs. Florida
January 31 2010 :: Hopson's late jumper pushes Vols past Florida
February 03 2010 :: Vols hire Boise State defensive coordinator Wilcox to same position
February 03 2010 :: Dooley not quick to judge recruiting class
February 04 2010 :: Wilcox hire about character, respect
February 05 2010 :: Ex-Vol Smith hired, football staff complete
February 06 2010 :: Clay Seal's Live Blog: No. 14 Tennessee vs. South Carolina
February 06 2010 :: Chism, Vols upend South Carolina 79-53
February 10 2010 :: Pearl's Vols continue to underachieve
February 12 2010 :: Vols arrested in January reach plea deals
February 17 2010 :: Clay Seal's Live Blog: No. 20 Tennessee vs. Georgia
February 14 2010 :: Clay Seal's Live Blog: No. 5 Tennessee vs. Florida
February 14 2010 :: Lady Vols storm past Florida in second half
February 17 2010 :: Vols use late run to escape Bulldogs
February 19 2010 :: Vols aim for season sweep of South Carolina
February 27 2010 :: Clay Seal's Live Blog: No. 19 Tennessee vs. No. 2 Kentucky
February 27 2010 :: Vols outlast No. 2 Wildcats, 74-65
March 09 2010 :: Chism makes First-Team All-SEC
March 17 2010 :: Lady Vols return to role as NCAA host
March 19 2010 :: Vols escape Aztecs, will need more to advance
March 18 2010 :: Bryce Brown leaving Vols
March 19 2010 :: Vols to face tough guards against Ohio
March 20 2010 :: Vols beat Ohio, move on to Sweet 16
March 25 2010 :: Vols shoot for history against Ohio State
March 27 2010 :: Chism wills Vols to first ever Elite Eight
March 28 2010 :: Izzo, Michigan St. end Vols' tourney run
April 10 2010 :: Florida handles Lady Vols tennis, 6-1
April 18 2010 :: Vols honor seniors, win SEC title outright
August 21 2010 :: Lady Vols kick off season, beat Western Kentucky
August 28 2010 :: No. 14 Maryland drops Lady Vols, 3-1
September 03 2010 :: Vols won't underestimate UT-Martin in opener
September 05 2010 :: Vols shutout UT-Martin in Dooley's debut
September 04 2010 :: Clay Seal's Tennessee vs. UT-Martin in-game blog
September 05 2010 :: The Morning After: Tennessee vs. UT-Martin
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Vols Head Coach Derek Dooley will coach his first game at Tennessee against UT-Martin Saturday at 6 p.m.
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Freshman Tyler Bray and junior Matt Simms are competing for the starting quarterback spot.
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Wide Receivers Da'Rick Rogers, Denarius Moore and Matt Milton pose for a picture on Media Day.
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Crews began demolishing the Music Building in June to make way for a new complex.
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Boris Conkic dropped his match 6-4, 6-1, ending the Vols' four-match shutout streak, but UT still advanced by a 4-1 score.
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J.P. Smith won his match in straight sets, 6-0, 6-0 Saturday.
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Khayyan Norfork had an RBI and scored a run Sunday against Kentucky.
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J.P. Smith is only the third Vol to boast a No. 1 national ranking.
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Matteo Fago's singles victory clinched the win over Georgia as well as the outright SEC regular-season title.
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Teammates Jake Gipson and Matt Wercinski won a $100,000 grand prize.
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Senior Caitlin Whoriskey won both of her final home matches on Senior Day against South Carolina.
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Steven Gruver pitched five scoreless innings before giving up four runs in the sixth.
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Senior Caitlin Whoriskey uncharacteristically lost both her singles and doubles matches on Friday.
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The No. 3 Vols improved to 7-0 in SEC play with a 5-2 win over Mississippi State.
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Max Stevens won his semifinal match in straight sets to help the Vols reach the finals.
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The Vols improved to 7-0 this season with Sunday's win over Illinois.
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Senior Caitlin Whoriskey and sophomore Natalie Pluskota won their doubles match against Vandy, 8-2.
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Max Stevens picked up a win against Chattanooga last week.
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Junior Maria Sorbello was upset in her second singles match against ETSU.
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Redshirt freshman Taylor Patrick won his match on a tiebreaker to complete the Vols' Saturday sweep.
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The No. 5 Volunteers cheered on Taylor Patrick in the last match of the day.
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Redshirt freshman Taylor Patrick won his match on a tiebreaker to complete the Vols' Saturday sweep.
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Whoriskey won both her doubles and singles matches.
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Junior Maria No. 51 Sorbello prepares to serve in her singles match.
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No. 6 Senior Caitlin Whoriskey serves in her singles victory.
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The Lady Vols throw these souvenir balls into the stands before every game.
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Auburn makes a tunnel while their starters are being announced.
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Senior Sarah Jackyra poses with family and coaches before the senior night game against Auburn.
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Senior Mick Imgram poses with family and coaches before the senior night game against Auburn.
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The Lady Vols soccer team watches the seniors night cermonies from the sideline before their game against Auburn.
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Lady Vols seniors, family and coaches gather in the pre-game ceremonies for senior night against Auburn.
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Seniors (from left to right) Mick Imgram, Sarah Kitchin and Sarah Jackyra are honored for their careers as Lady Vols before the game on senior night.
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The Lady Vols line up for pre-game sprints.
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The Lady Vols soccer team and Head Coach Angela Kelly head off the field after pre-game warmups.
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The Lady Vols huddle up before their game against Ole Miss.
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Relient K performs at Cincinnati Gardens in 2007. The band released its new album "Forget And Not Slow Down" on Tuesday.
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Relient K performs at Cincinnati Gardens in 2007. The band released its new album "Forget And Not Slow Down" on Tuesday.
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