Locked On Vols - Daily Podcast On Tennessee Volunteers Football & Basketball

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One of Tennessee's top defenders will be back with the Vols at Florida Sep 19, 2019

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Tennessee's football team should be getting some help at Florida on Saturday. Hear about that news on today's show. Locked On Vols is available every day on Apple Podcasts and Google Podcasts. It's also on Spotify, the Himalaya app and other third-party apps, and you can tell your smart speaker or smartphone to "Play podcast Locked On V-O-L-S."

• Segment 1: The show opens with news of cornerback Bryce Thompson getting ready to travel with Tennessee's football team to Gainesville. Jeremy Pruitt discusses his potential impact and the Gators as an opponent that has fought through adversity this season.

• Segment 2: Josh Ward talks to Will Sammon, who covers Florida for The Athletic, to learn more about UF's offense with a new starting quarterback as well as the defense and the Gators' injury situation.

• Segment 3: How confident is Tennessee entering this game? How about the Vols' fanbase? Josh discusses that topic in the show's final segment.

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Jauan Jennings promises 'lots of energy' for Tennessee against Florida Sep 18, 2019

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Are you fired up for Florida week? Josh Ward isn't sensing a ton of hype, so he tries to create a little on today's show. Locked On Vols is available every day on Apple Podcasts and Google Podcasts. It's also on Spotify, the Himalaya app and other third-party apps, and you can tell your smart speaker or smartphone to "Play podcast Locked On V-O-L-S."

• Segment 1: There's one Tennessee player that will definitely be excited for the Florida game on Saturday: receiver Jauan Jennings. He talks about his first trip to the Swamp in four years and getting his teammates ready for the game.

• Segment 2: Is the Tennessee-Florida game getting enough attention. Some people say yes; others are more interested. Joe Rexrode of The Athletic explains why he thinks Tennessee has a chance to pull off the upset on Saturday.

• Segment 3: Quarterback play is going to be a critical factor on Saturday. Jarrett Guarantano discusses Florida's top defensive players in the final segment, and Jesse Simonton of Volquest compares Guarantano to the two backups we saw on Saturday.

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One factor that could help Tennessee's offense at Florida Sep 17, 2019

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Tennessee has moved on to Florida. So will today's show. Locked On Vols is available every day on Apple Podcasts and Google Podcasts. It's also on Spotify, the Himalaya app and other third-party apps, and you can tell your smart speaker or smartphone to "Play podcast Locked On V-O-L-S."

• Segment 1: Catch up some of Tennessee's personnel as the Vols get ready for Florida. Head coach Jeremy Pruitt discusses the importance of the Vols

• Segment 2: Hear from Florida coach Dan Mullen, who talks about the Gators' offense with a new quarterback (or two) as well as Tennessee as an opponent.

• Segment 3: There are a few building blocks Josh noticed during the Chattanooga game, including two freshman linebackers.

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Jeremy Pruitt defends QB Guarantano as the Vols turn attention to Florida Sep 16, 2019

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Tennessee has its first win of the season with a 45-0 victory over Chattanooga. Hear about it and get ready for Florida on today's show. Locked On Vols is available every day on Apple Podcasts and Google Podcasts. It's also on Spotify, the Himalaya app and other third-party apps, and you can tell your smart speaker or smartphone to "Play podcast Locked On V-O-L-S."

• Segment 1: There were several positives to take away from Tennessee's win vs Chattanooga. Josh Ward covers them, and head coach Jeremy Pruitt discusses Tennessee's chance to play so many different players on Saturday.

• Segment 2: Was the quarterback debate put to rest on Saturday? Probably not, but Josh explains why it should be -- at least for now.

• Segment 3: Josh turns the focus to Florida, which will have a new starting QB when the Vols travel to Gainesville. (Sound familiar?) Hear about the change and listen to what Jeremy Pruitt said about UT's new-look offensive line on Saturday.

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What Tennessee needs to do to make sure it gets win No. 1 on the season Sep 13, 2019

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Tennessee is set to host Chattanooga at noon on Saturday. The game will be broadcast on the SEC Network - get ready for it on today's show. Locked On Vols is available every day on Apple Podcasts and Google Podcasts. It's also on Spotify, the Himalaya app and other third-party apps, and you can tell your smart speaker or smartphone to "Play podcast Locked On V-O-L-S."

• Segment 1: There's an interesting connection between Chattanooga's head coach and a previous Tennessee opponent. Hear about that and learn a little about the Mocs ahead of Tennessee's game on Saturday.

• Segment 2: Tennessee's No. 1 goal on Saturday is to win. What else? Josh Ward discusses three things UT needs to get done this weekend.

• Segment 3: Which players will Josh be watching on Saturday? Hear about three players worth paying attention to as the Vols go for win No. 1.

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Jeremy Pruitt welcomes a key Tennessee player back to practice Sep 12, 2019

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Today's show has several news items related to Tennessee's roster, including a suspended player returning to the team and injured players working their way back in. Locked On Vols is available every day on Apple Podcasts and Google Podcasts. It's also on Spotify, the Himalaya app and other third-party apps, and you can tell your smart speaker or smartphone to "Play podcast Locked On V-O-L-S."

• Segment 1: There are several roster updates, including the return of cornerback Bryce Thompson to the practice field. Jeremy Pruitt explains the decision to allow Thompson to practice again.

• Segment 2: Josh Ward discusses something Tennessee's defense needs to work on while also covering one of UT's positives: the arrival of running back Eric Gray, who discusses his first two games for the Vols.

• Segment 3: It's mailbag time. Josh answers questions about Jeremy Pruitt's future, the quarterback position and the importance of UT focusing on Chattanooga.

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Senior Marquez Callaway discusses Tennessee's effort to stay together Sep 11, 2019

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Are players keeping their heads up after an 0-2 start? That's a topic to lead off today's show. Locked On Vols is available every day on Apple Podcasts and Google Podcasts. It's also on Spotify, the Himalaya app and other third-party apps, and you can tell your smart speaker or smartphone to "Play podcast Locked On V-O-L-S."

• Segment 1: Which players are helping lead Tennessee's football team? Senior receiver Marquez Callaway appears to be one of those guys. Hear from him in segment No. 1 along with freshman linebacker Henry To'oto'o.

• Segment 2: Tennessee lost a commitment in the 2020 class on Tuesday night. What's the latest with the Vols' on the recruiting trail now that UT is 0-2? Josh discusses with Jesse Simonton of Volquest.

• Segment 3: There's been a lot of talk about Butch Jones players vs Jeremy Pruitt players. Josh explains why he thinks that conversation needs to end.

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Jeremy Pruitt explains why he's sticking with Jarrett Guarantano at quarterback Sep 10, 2019

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Tennessee fans have called for a quarterback change. They won't see one this Saturday, at least not at the start of the game. Locked On Vols is available every day on Apple Podcasts and Google Podcasts. It's also on Spotify, the Himalaya app and other third-party apps, and you can tell your smart speaker or smartphone to "Play podcast Locked On V-O-L-S."

• Segment 1: Hear Jeremy Pruitt explain why Jarrett Guarantano will remain Tennessee's starting quarterback, which Josh Ward weighs in on as well.

• Segment 2: What does Tennessee need to do as it tries to return to elite status (or at least get much closer)? Hear what Chris Low of ESPN said on The Nation this week following UT's loss to BYU.

• Segment 3: Hear an update on Tennessee linebacker Daniel Bituli, who's recovering from a knee injury. Jeremy Pruitt also made an ill-advised analogy to describe the state of Tennessee's football program.

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Addressing Tennessee's issues... including the quarterback position Sep 09, 2019

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Tennessee is somehow 0-2 after losing 29-26 to BYU in double overtime on Saturday night. There's a lot to cover on today's show. Locked On Vols is available every day on Apple Podcasts and Google Podcasts. It's also on Spotify, the Himalaya app and other third-party apps, and you can tell your smart speaker or smartphone to "Play podcast Locked On V-O-L-S."

• Segment 1: Hear from Jeremy Pruitt in Segment No. 1 as he discusses what happened to Tennessee's defense late in the fourth quarter. Josh Ward covers some of the positives from Tennessee's disappointing loss.

• Segment 2: It's time to talk about Tennessee QB Jarrett Guarantano. Should the Vols open up competition at the position? Josh weighs in.

• Segment 3: Josh tips his cap to the fans while also discussing the test Jeremy Pruitt is about to face as UT's head coach. This is new territory for Pruitt.

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It's time to see if Tennessee's ready to fight Sep 06, 2019

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Is Tennessee ready for BYU? It's difficult to guess, but today's show will take a shot at it. Locked On Vols is available every day on Apple Podcasts and Google Podcasts. It's also on Spotify, the Himalaya app and other third-party apps, and you can tell your smart speaker or smartphone to "Play podcast Locked On V-O-L-S."

• Segment 1: Josh Ward has a few questions about Tennessee ahead of its game against BYU. He asks them in segment No. 1.

• Segment 2: How important is leadership in the locker room? Hear what Will Overstreet had to say (and you can watch it here) as well as Bobby Graham, who was a guest on Sports 180.

• Segment 3: Josh covers several other key points to the game, including quarterback play and the role of Tennessee's young players.

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