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

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Why patience will be required for Tennessee football fans Jun 12, 2019

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Today's show features an in-depth look at Tennessee football from a former college and pro scout. The show is available every day on the Himalaya app, Apple Podcasts and Google Podcasts. It's also on Spotify, and you can tell your smart speaker or smartphone to "Play podcast Locked On V-O-L-S."

• Segment 1: Josh Ward talks to Chris Landry of "Locked On SEC" about Tennessee's roster and the challenge Jeremy Pruitt has in building the Vols' program back to championship contention.

• Segment 2: Josh and Chris continue their conversation talking about the personnel Jeremy Pruitt needs for his defense and why Tennessee fans need to be patient moving forward.

• Segment 3: Tennessee announced the addition of another basketball player on Tuesday. Despite a full roster, it could still be changing. Hear why in the third segment.

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Tennessee football recruiting finds much-needed momentum Jun 10, 2019

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Monday's show has Tennessee's future in mind with several updates on the football and basketball recruiting trails. The show is available every day on the Himalaya app, Apple Podcasts and Google Podcasts. It's also on Spotify, and you can tell your smart speaker or smartphone to "Play podcast Locked On V-O-L-S."

• Segment 1: Josh Ward opens the show providing updates from Tennessee's football recruiting weekend. Hear about the Vols' two new commitments, and Josh explains why Tennessee needs to land another quarterback in 2020.

• Segment 2: The conversation shifts to basketball as Tennessee will reportedly bring in the nation's top grad-transfer for a visit. Hear about him and how he could potentially impact Tennessee's basketball program.

• Segment 3: Athlon Sports managing editor Mitch Light discusses Tennessee's football team and the biggest question he has about the Vols entering the 2019 season.

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Tennessee's greatest running backs + an interview with Josh Dobbs Jun 06, 2019

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This is a big show with a look back at Tennessee history and an interview with a VFL currently playing in the NFL. The show is available every day on the Himalaya app, Apple Podcasts and Google Podcasts. It's also on Spotify, and you can tell your smart speaker or smartphone to "Play podcast Locked On V-O-L-S."

• Segment 1: Josh Ward discusses the greatest running backs in Tennessee history. Josh gives his top five. Who would be at the top of your list?

• Segment 2: Josh talks to former Tennessee quarterback Josh Dobbs about being back in Knoxville, his time at Tennessee, Jarrett Guarantano and playing for the Pittsburgh Steelers. Here's more info on Dobbs's camp in Alpharetta, Ga., that he discusses during the interview.

• Segment 3: There were several rule changes for the upcoming college basketball season announced by the NCAA on Wednesday. Catch up on some of the moves in Segment No. 3.

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Three Tennessee storylines we'll pay attention to this summer Jun 05, 2019

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The latest show covers the top summer stories with UT sports + looks at a major storyline from the last few years. The show is available every day on the Himalaya app, Apple Podcasts and Google Podcasts. It's also on Spotify, and you can tell your smart speaker or smartphone to "Play podcast Locked On V-O-L-S."

• Segment 1: Josh Ward opens up discussing the biggest talking points we will be covering with Tennessee the rest of the summer. Football recruiting will be a major focus for UT's staff.

• Segment 2: Josh talks to David Ubben of The Athletic about his recent piece on Tennessee football players who have retired early due to injuries. They discuss a few newcomers to the 2019 team, too.

• Segment 3: Several Tennessee players heard their names called in the Major League Baseball draft, and there are several prospects to pay attention to in the NBPA top 100 high school basketball players list. Hear about it in the third segment.

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Tennessee's odds of making a leap in 2019 Jun 03, 2019

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Monday's show takes a look ahead to Tennessee's upcoming football season with some basketball and baseball mixed in. The show is available every day on the Himalaya app, Apple Podcasts and Google Podcasts. It's also on Spotify, and you can tell your smart speaker or smartphone to "Play podcast Locked On V-O-L-S."

• Segment 1: Josh Ward opens the show talking about Tennessee's potential in football for the 2019 season. Hear about the Vols' odds of beating BYU, Tennessee's second opponent of the season, and Bill Connelly of SB Nation discusses the Vols' chance of taking a step forward this fall.

• Segment 2: Josh has news on a new Tennessee basketball player. Will he be the replacement for Jordan Bone?

• Segment 3: Josh wraps up the show with a thought on the Tennessee baseball season, which came to an end against North Carolina on Sunday. There was also big SEC news from Friday afternoon.

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Jeremy Pruitt tells fans what to expect from Tennessee in 2019 May 30, 2019

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Thursday's show covers Tennessee football, basketball and baseball. The show is available every day on the Himalaya app, Apple Podcasts and Google Podcasts. It's also on Spotify, and you can tell your smart speaker or smartphone to "Play podcast Locked On V-O-L-S."

• Segment 1: Josh Ward begins the show with some football talk. Hear what Tennessee coach Jeremy Pruitt said on Wednesday about being in his second season as UT's coach and what Tennessee fans can expect from the team this fall.

• Segment 2: Josh talks former Tennessee pitcher Craig Cobb, who won seven games for the 2005 UT baseball team, about Tony Vitello's squad and what it's like to play in an NCAA Regional.

• Segment 3: Hear from Jordan Bone, who offers his appreciation to everyone in Vol Nation. Josh also has an update on Tennessee's SEC basketball schedule for the 2019-20 season.

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These Tennessee players could be All-SEC candidates in 2019 May 29, 2019

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Wednesday's show takes a look at potential All-SEC players on Tennessee's football team. The show is available every day on the Himalaya app, Apple Podcasts and Google Podcasts. It's also on Spotify, and you can tell your smart speaker or smartphone to "Play podcast Locked On V-O-L-S."

• Segment 1: Josh Ward opens the show discussing the preseason All-SEC teams from Athlon Sports. Find out how many Vols made the list as Josh discusses other UT players who could be candidates.

• Segment 2: Josh talks UT basketball with an update on Jordan Bone, who has one more day to decide whether he wants to stay in the NBA Draft or return to Tennessee. Coach Rick Barnes discusses Bone's decision.

• Segment 3: Josh has several notes, including the news of two UT football players leaving the program and a quick look at the Tennessee baseball team's draw in the NCAA Regional.

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Making sense of a five-year rebuild for Tennessee football May 27, 2019

Show notes

Today's show will look at a suggested idea that it will take five years for Jeremy Pruitt to "get it done" at Tennesse. Is that a reasonable statement? That leads off today's show, which is available every day on the Himalaya app, Apple Podcasts and Google Podcasts. It's also on Spotify, and you can tell your smart speaker or smartphone to "Play podcast Locked On V-O-L-S."

• Segment 1: Josh Ward opens the show discussing the five-year rebuild idea and explains why fans shouldn't immediately dismiss the idea, as much as they might want a championship to come sooner.

• Segment 2: Josh shares conversations with two newcomers who will enroll at Tennessee this week: offensive lineman Jackson Lampley and wide receiver Jerrod Means.

• Segment 3: Josh has an update on point guard Jordan Bone and his draft stock, plus UT softball and baseball notes. The show finishes with sad news from another SEC school.

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How close the battle will be between Tennessee and its SEC East foes May 23, 2019

Show notes

Today's show takes a look ahead to both the 2019 and 2020 seasons. The show is available every day on the Himalaya app, Apple Podcasts and Google Podcasts. It's also on Spotify, and you can tell your smart speaker or smartphone to "Play podcast Locked On V-O-L-S."

• Segment 1: Josh Ward begins the show discussing Tennessee's projection for 2019. Hear from Braden Gall of Athlon Sports as he discusses how the Vols were viewed when Athlon was putting together its ranking for the 2019 season.

• Segment 2: Josh takes a look at Tennessee's tight end position, which will play an important role in UT's running game this fall. Hear from the Vols' tight ends coach as he backs up their need to be physical in run blocking.

• Segment 3: Josh opens the mailbag to answer questions about Tennessee's 2020 recruiting class as well as the schedule for 2020, which will be a season with much higher expectations for the Vols.

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Looking at Tennessee's road map to nine wins in 2019 May 22, 2019

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Can the Vols make a big jump in 2019? Tennessee fans hope so; coach Jeremy Pruitt does, too. That's the first topic on today's show, which is available every day on the Himalaya app, Apple Podcasts and Google Podcasts. It's also on Spotify, and you can tell your smart speaker or smartphone to "Play podcast Locked On V-O-L-S."

• Segment 1: Josh Ward opens up discussing a recent piece from 247Sports listing 10 bold predictions for the 2019 college football season. One prediction: Tennessee will win nine games in 2019. Josh looks at the road map for the Vols to reach nine wins.

• Segment 2: Josh talks to Langston Wertz from the Charlotte Observer, whom Wentz coached in AAU.

• Segment 3: Josh has news on the newest Tennessee basketball and discusses the recent struggles for Tennessee on the football recruiting trail and why it's not time to panic... yet.

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