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

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How Jarrett Guarantano has developed as Tennessee's quarterback Apr 16, 2019

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Catch up on more on Tennessee's football team following the spring game 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 begins discussing Tennessee's offense and quarterback Jarrett Guarantano, who is on his fourth offensive coordinator at Tennessee. Hear from JG as well as new quarterbacks coach Chris Weinke.

• Segment 2: The conversation shifts to defensive line. Learn about the players who will be asked to step up as defensive line coach Tracy Rocker discusses something his D-line will have to do in 2019.

• Segment 3: Catch on SEC basketball news, including a prospect who might be hinting at UT's future at point guard and the return of a coach in the league that caught a lot of people off guard.

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Takeaways and standout players from Tennessee's spring football game Apr 15, 2019

Show notes

Monday's episode runs through the biggest takeaways from the Vols' spring game. 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 with some of the key points from the game, including the issues that still remain for Tennessee's offensive line. Head coach Jeremy Pruitt talks about the improvements the O-line needs to make.

• Segment 2: Hear about Tennessee's most improved players from the spring. Pruitt talks about them and freshman safety Jaylen McCollough, who had two interceptions on Saturday.

• Segment 3: What will Tennessee focus on this offseason? Josh discusses several keys, including the need to have a good three-month stretch in the weight room.

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Get ready for Tennessee's Orange and White Game with players to know and watch Apr 12, 2019

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Catch up on spring practice with today's Orange and White Game preview. 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 offers three offensive players to watch this weekend at Tennessee's spring game. Tee Martin talks about one of those players.

• Segment 2: Josh switches to defense with three players to watch on that side of the ball. Defensive line coach Tracy Rocker weighs in.

• Segment 3: Will linebacker Darrin Kirkland Jr. play football for Tennessee again? Listen to what coach Jeremy Pruitt told Sports Radio WNML about Kirkland. Josh also discusses a few other storylines for the O&W Game.

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Jeremy Pruitt shows encouraging changes entering Year 2 as a head coach Apr 11, 2019

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Is Jeremy Pruitt evolving as a head coach? One of his assistants seems to think so. Hear more about it 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 the show talking about a new development: assistant football coaches meeting with the media. One of those assistants spoke on Wednesday about the positive changes he's seen from head coach Jeremy Pruitt. You'll also hear Tee Martin talk about returning to his alma mater.

• Segment 2: Josh talks to Tennessee wide receiver signee Jerrod Means about his relationship with UT's coaches, watching the Vols' scrimmage last weekend and the future of UT's program.

• Segment 3: Rick Barnes has found an assistant coach to replace Rob Lanier, and Josh provides some updates on way-too-early top 25 lists for next college basketball season.

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Grant Williams' NBA decision + Jarrett Guarantano's development at quarterback Apr 10, 2019

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A big news week in Knoxville continued on Tuesday when Tennessee forward Grant Williams announced he's entering the NBA draft. Hear from him on Wednesday's show. 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: Grant Williams explains his thought process entering the draft as Josh Ward weighs in on Williams' draft stock and what he might need to hear to stay in the draft or return to Tennessee.

• Segment 2: The conversation shifts to football as Jeremy Pruitt discusses the offense's performance this spring and issues Jarrett Guarantano had at Saturday's scrimmage. Also, hear about a defensive player who is standing out.

• Segment 3: More details have emerged on Rick Barnes' negotiations with UCLA and decision to stay at Tennessee. Read about them here and hear about them in the third segment.

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Tennessee fans can breathe again; Rick Barnes is staying Apr 09, 2019

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Monday was stressful for a lot of Tennessee fans, but the day ended with Rick Barnes staying at UT. Today's 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 Rick Barnes news and how it came about for him to turn down UCLA to stay at Tennessee. Hear what AD Phillip Fulmer said about Barnes' decision, which will likely come following a big commitment from UT.

• Segment 2: Expectations will remain high at UT as well. Josh discusses that as John Gasaway of ESPN.com weighs in on the job Barnes has done to help Tennessee compete at a championship level the last two seasons.

• Segment 3: The Lady Vols coaching search appears to be over. Hear about UT's replacement for Holly Warlick in the third segment.

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Rick Barnes is a 'serious candidate' at UCLA... seriously. Apr 08, 2019

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Catch up on the latest reports regarding Rick Barnes and the head coaching vacancy at UCLA. Today's 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 with the reports of Rick Barnes being a "serious candidate" to become the head coach at UCLA. Is this for real? Sure sounds like it. Hear more details in the first segment.

• Segment 2: Josh shifts the discussion to football following Saturday's scrimmage. There's a player on offense that continues to show up.

• Segment 3: Josh finishes the show with some basketball thoughts out of the weekend. Steven Pearl offers a reminder following the officiating controversy in Auburn's loss to Virginia on Saturday night.

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Jeremy Pruitt implores fans to attend the spring game; will you be there? Apr 05, 2019

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Jeremy Pruitt again spent part of his press conference time this week calling for fans to attend the spring game. Will you be in attendance? Today's 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 Jeremy Pruitt's latest call for fans to make their way to Neyland Stadium next Saturday for the Orange and White Game. Is attendance really a big deal when it comes to recruiting? Josh shares his opinion.

• Segment 2: Jeremy Pruitt has spent the last year trying to improve Tennessee's culture and find more leadership within the team. He discusses some of the veterans who are now helping lead the way entering Pruitt's second season as the head coach.

• Segment 3: Where is Jordan Bone's NBA draft stock now that he has declared for the draft? Josh discusses that as well as the status of Grant Williams and Admiral Schofield. Hear about another national honor for Williams.

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What Jordan Bone's NBA declaration means for Tennessee Apr 04, 2019

Show notes

Jordan Bone made a big announcement on Wednesday. Hear about it on today's show. It's 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 the news that Tennessee point guard Jordan Bone has entered the NBA Draft. What are his options and will he come back to UT? Hear about it all in the first segment.

• Segment 2: Tennessee wide receiver Jauan Jennings is appears healthier than he's been in two years. Hear him talk about that as well as quarterback Jarrett Guarantano, who sounds more like a leader.

• Segment 3: Has basketball coach surpassed football coaching in the SEC? Josh thinks so, and he explains why on today's show.

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Jeremy Pruitt sees positive signs from first football scrimmage Apr 03, 2019

Show notes

Hear from Tennessee football coach Jeremy Pruitt on today's show. It's 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." Today's show is presented by LearningRX Knoxville.

• Segment 1: Josh Ward starts out talking about Tennessee's performance over the last few days as Pruitt weighs in on several players on offense who have impressed him recently. Pruitt also explains a position change with one of his newest players.

• Segment 2: Josh runs through a list of names of Tennessee players who redshirted this past fall. How many might be able to help Tennessee in 2019? Several on defense will need to be ready.

• Segment 3: Tennessee forward Grant Williams received more national recognition on Tuesday. Hear about his honor and why it puts him in elite company in Tennessee history.

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