3-6 year olds to compete and have fun Aug. 14 at Longview Recreation Center, 2909 Commonwealth Drive in Spring Hill.

Kids will start off peddling their way through the bike course, then transition to the "need for speed" running portion and will finish their triathlon with a "swim," or dash through the sprinklers, as they head to the finish line to receive their medal.

Each participant is required to bring a bike or tricycle and helmet for this event, offered through the Williamson County Parks and Recreation Department and sponsored by McDonald's of Spring Hill. The Children's Academy, Brittany Diamond Designs, Nashville Striders, SportClips and ASAP Awards.

Bikes must be 16 inches or under. Each triathlete will receive an official Mighty Tikes Triathlon T-shirt and medal. The Spring Hill Police Department will have officers at the event to promote and demonstrate bike safety.

Check-in begins at 7:30 a.m. The cost is $7 per entry. Registration has started and space is limited. Payment must be made by Aug. 6 in order to secure your reservation. For information or to register, call the Longview Recreation Center at 615-302-0971, ext. 10.

Dore Jam - Meet the Vanderbilt Football Team on Sunday, August 15 from 4-6 p.m. CT

Free Admission! Family fun, autographs, food, games, music and more!
Location: John Rich Practice Facility (corner of Jess Neely Drive and Natchez Trace)

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These are the practices that are open to the public at Baptist Sports Park...

July 31 – 3:30–5:30 p.m.

Aug. 1 – 3:30–5:30 p.m.

Aug. 2 – 3:30–5:30 p.m.

Aug. 3 – 3:30–5:30 p.m.

Aug. 4 – 7–9 p.m.

Aug. 5 – 3:30–5:30 p.m.

Aug. 6 – 3:30–5:30 p.m.

Aug. 7 – 1–3 p.m.

Aug. 9 – 3:30–5:30 p.m.

Aug. 10– 3:30–5:30 p.m.

Aug. 11 – 3:30–5:30 p.m.

Aug. 12 – 3:30–5:30 p.m.

Aug. 16 – 3:30–5:30 p.m.

Aug. 17 – Noon–2 p.m.

Aug. 19 – 3:30– 5:30 p.m.

Aug. 20 – 8:30–10:30 a.m.

Aug. 25 – 3:30–5:30 p.m. (with Ariz. Cardinals)

Aug. 26 – 3:30–5:30 p.m.

The Titans are accepting applications for the Junior Titans Cheerleading program and Junior Titans Mascot program.

The two groups will participate in a halftime performance during the Titans home game against Denver on Oct. 3. Registration forms can be downloaded at the team's website, www.titansonline.com. The application deadline for both programs is Aug. 27.

For more information, call (615) 565-4172.

From dnj.com...

BY ADAM SPARKS
 

Tennessee wide receiver Todd Campbell is transferring to MTSU, and he is expected to suit up for the Blue Raiders this season.

Campbell, a 6-foot, 188-pounder, played three games the last two seasons at UT and did not make a reception.

Campbell, a former Franklin High standout, is graduating early from UT, so he can transfer and play immediately without sitting out a season, which is required by NCAA rule of undergraduate transfers.

Campbell has two years of eligibility remaining. He can play for the Blue Raiders in the 2010 season, pending NCAA approval and acceptance to MTSU graduate school. He is expected to be approved by both.

"I did a lot of research on this before deciding to transfer," Campbell said. "I heard about people graduating early and then playing immediately somewhere else when they transferred. I think the (NCAA) rule went out in 2007, but I can be grandfathered in because I was already at UT in 2007. I finished my last class (Friday) and I'm getting at least a B in it. So I'll have my proof of graduation next Thursday and I'll be at MTSU."

Campbell said he is already enrolled at MTSU, but he is waiting on acceptance to graduate school to find out when he starts classes. He said he can work out with MTSU players in the summer and begin practice immediately in fall camp in August.

One stipulation of the NCAA transfer rule for graduates is that the student-athlete must pursue a major that his former school does not offer. Campbell, who will earn a Bachelor's degree in communication studies, will be a graduate student in MTSU's business administration and entrepreneurship program.

Such transfers for early graduates have happened elsewhere.

Former All-American cornerback Ryan Smith took advantage of the NCAA graduate transfer rule when he transferred from Utah to Florida in 2006 and played immediately on the Gators' national title team. Smith was drafted and released by the Tennessee Titans in 2007.

Campbell said he is happy to get a new start to his college career.

"It's kind of like going through the recruiting process all over again because you are looking at different schools to see how you fit," Campbell said. "It was a hard decision, but (UT head coach Derek Dooley) knew I wanted to play close to home. He knew that meant Vanderbilt and Kentucky. I already have my release from UT, and coach Dooley OK'd me going to MTSU."

Campbell had a combined 100 catches for 1,947 yards during a high school career at both Todd County High in Kentucky and Franklin High in Tennessee. He earned 2005 all-state honors as a junior at Franklin, making 35 receptions for 817 yards and 12 TDs.

Campbell signed with UT in 2007 under head coach Phillip Fulmer. He will be one of two UT transfers to play for MTSU this season. Former Montgomery Bell Academy standout Preston Bailey, a 2007 Mr. Football Lineman of the Year and also a Fulmer signee, will play on MTSU's offensive line this season. Bailey took a redshirt at MTSU last season.

Campbell said he was attracted to MTSU for its proximity to his hometown and its wide-open offensive style.

"I looked at different schools with different schemes, but I know MTSU does some four-wide stuff and they throw the ball," Campbell said. "I haven't played much at UT, so I think I have a lot left in the tank. I think I've still got it, and I'm happy that MTSU is giving me a chance to show that."

MTSU is scheduled to play UT at Neyland Stadium for homecoming in 2011, which would be Campbell's senior year with the Blue Raiders. Campbell said he looks forward to reuniting with his school and former teammates.

"I have no animosity toward UT. It will be fun to play against some of my friends there," Campbell said. " ... That game will mean something to me. I'm a Vol for life because I have a degree from there. I tried to do everything right at UT and I had a good time there. It's a good place with good people. In the end I was rewarded because I got my degree.

"I still think I can play, and hopefully I can show some people at both MTSU and UT."