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Oregon Ducks Football Commit Flips to Tennessee Volunteers: “I made the wrong decision”
EUGENE- In a significant blow to the Oregon Ducks’ recruiting class, four-star tight end Da’Saahn Brame has flipped his commitment from the Ducks to the Tennessee Volunteers. Brame, a highly rated prospect from Derby, Kansas, originally committed to Oregon in June but flipped his commitment after visiting Knoxville over the weekend.
Locked down🍊 https://t.co/s936leALoc
— DaSaahn Brame (@dasaahn) July 28, 2024
Despite Brame’s commitment to Oregon, he opted to visit Knoxville instead of attending Oregon’s “Saturday Night Live” recruiting event over the weekend. His visit was successful for the Volunteers as Brame announced he would be flipping his recruitment to Tennessee on Sunday.
“I just kept thinking I made the wrong decision (by committing to Oregon),” said Brame to VolQuest’s Austin Price. “I knew where my heart was.”
Since April, Brame took official visits to Tennessee, Oregon, Oklahoma, LSU, and Ole Miss. He received scholarship offers from at least 35 schools. Brame originally committed to the University of Oregon’s football program on June 29, just a week after his official visit to Oregon on June 21.
HOME 🦆 pic.twitter.com/EqRN0zePtM
— DaSaahn Brame (@dasaahn) June 29, 2024
The 6-6, 235-pound tight end is considered one of the top players at his position in the nation. Last season as a junior, Brame hauled in 46 receptions for 942 yards and 13 touchdowns. He is ranked as the fifth-best tight end and 112th overall player in the 2025 class.
The flip is a major setback for Oregon, which has been building momentum on the recruiting trail. The Ducks now sit at No. 10 in the 247Sports composite team rankings with 14 commitments. Tennessee, on the other hand, has surged to No. 5 with Brame’s addition, bringing their total commitments to 20.
The early signing period for the 2025 class begins on December 4, and both Oregon and Tennessee will be looking to add more talent to their rosters before that date.
Brame’s departure leaves a hole in Oregon’s tight end recruiting efforts. The Ducks will need to find a replacement to maintain their momentum on the recruiting trail.
The History of Earth Day
A comprehensive look at the evolution of Earth Day from its 1970 origins to a global environmental movement.
Earth Day, the annual event which promotes environmental protection and awareness, is this week.
Celebrating its 56th year, this year’s Earth Day theme is “Our Power, Our Planet,” which stresses the importance of communities, educators, workers and families working together toward environmental progress.
“‘Our Power, Our Planet’ is not a political statement. It is a commitment to stewardship, resilience, and shared accountability — a call for every individual, community, and sector to exercise their power in service of the planet we all depend on,” reads the 2026 manifesto.
To celebrate Earth Day 2026, the Tennessee State Parks system will be offering educational, recreational and volunteer events across the state.
Here’s what to know.
When is Earth Day 2026?
Earth Day is April 22.
According to Earthday.org, the movement’s founders — inspired by the student anti‑war protests of the 1960s and 1970s — chose a weekday falling between Spring Break and final exams to maximize the greatest student participation.
Why is Earth Day celebrated?
The history of Earth Day dates back to 1962 with Rachel Carson’s New York Times bestselling book, “Silent Spring” which raised awareness and concern for living organisms, the environment and the links between pollution and public health.
U.S. Sen. Gaylord Nelson, a Democrat from Wisconsin, was concerned about worsening environmental conditions and galvanized by the massive 1969 oil spill off the coast of Santa Barbara. He launched the idea that would become Earth Day.
Nelson partnered with Republican U.S. Rep. Pete McCloskey and activist Denis Hayes to organize nationwide teach‑ins on April 22, expanding the effort beyond college campuses and rebranding it as Earth Day, an event that quickly gained national media attention and widespread public participation.
Tennessee State Parks system celebrates Earth Day 2026
Here’s a look at events planned by region, happening on and around April 22.
West Tennessee
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NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Big hearts, small hands! Tennessee kids are stepping up to make a big difference this summer.
First Lady Maria Lee on Tuesday announced the eighth annual Tennessee Kids Serve Summer Challenge, encouraging young students to dedicate part of their summer to helping others.
The program, part of the Tennessee Serves initiative, runs from June 1 through Aug. 1 and is open to rising kindergarteners through rising sixth graders across the state.
Participants must complete at least two hours of service across two of eight designated categories to finish the challenge, with top participants earning an invitation to a September carnival at the Tennessee Residence.
Since its launch in 2019, more than 3,500 children have contributed over 15,000 hours of service through activities ranging from park cleanups to assisting nursing homes and raising funds for disaster relief.
Registration opened Tuesday, with parents and guardians able to sign up participants and access additional details through the First Lady’s official website.
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