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

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Why Tennessee's loss to Auburn doesn't hurt the Vols' NCAA tourney hopes Mar 19, 2019

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Hear more about Tennessee and how it compares to its competition entering the NCAA tournament. The Locked on Vols podcast will get you ready. It's available every day on 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 DraftKings. Use promo code LOCKEDONNCAA to sign up for the free bracket battle.

• Segment 1: Josh Ward opens the show discussing the number of issues the top teams in the NCAA tournament are dealing with and why Tennessee is still in a favorable position entering the NCAA tournament.

• Segment 2: What kind of odds do the Vols have of winning a national title? Hear about that, and one national college basketball writer explains why he's picking Tennessee to go to the Final Four.

• Segment 3: The conversation shifts to football as the Vols are one-fifth of the way through spring practice. Jeremy Pruitt discusses the team's improvement over the last two weeks on the practice field, and Josh explains why some of the growing pains should have been expected.

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Why Tennessee received a good draw in the NCAA tournament Mar 18, 2019

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Tennessee's NCAA tournament draw is set; learn about it on today's show. The Locked on Vols podcast will get you ready. It's available every day on 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 DraftKings; use promo code LOCKEDONNCAA to play in the site's free bracket battle.

• Segment 1: Josh Ward begins the show discussing Tennessee's basketball weekend, which included a dramatic comeback win over Kentucky and a disappointing loss to Auburn. Grant Williams discusses what happened before Josh transitions to the NCAA tournament.

• Segment 2: Learn about Tennessee's draw against Colgate and then Cincinnati/Iowa in the second round. Is it a big deal that UT might have to play Cincinnati in Columbus? Josh doesn't think so; he explains why in segment No. 2.

• Segment 3: Listen to what Admiral Schofield, Lamonte Turner and Grant Williams had to say following Tennessee's win over Kentucky on Saturday. It's a reminder why you've probably enjoyed following this basketball team this season.

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Tennessee goes for its first SEC tournament title in 40 years Mar 15, 2019

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Get ready for the SEC tournament and Selection Sunday on Friday's show. The Locked on Vols podcast will get you ready. It's available every day on 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 Tennessee's upcoming game against Mississippi State and the Vols' chances of winning the SEC tournament for the first time in 40 years. Hear what Rick Barnes has to say about the state of the Vols entering the tournament.

• Segment 2: Josh talks to Grant Ramey of GoVols247 about Tennessee's basketball team heading into the SEC tournament. What's important for the Vols to go on a run this weekend? Find out in segment No. 2.

• Segment 3: Josh discusses some of the Tennessee players who participated in Pro Day on Thursday. What kind of NFL opportunities will they have? And a four-star prospect from Knoxville has made his college decision.

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What it will take for Tennessee football to reach expectations in 2019 Mar 14, 2019

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Expectations are rising for Tennessee football this year. Hear what UT needs to do to reach or surpass them on today's show. The Locked on Vols podcast will get you ready. It's available every day on 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 Thursday's show covering Tennessee football. Wide receiver Marquez Callaway believes his position group is more locked in this season. He explains why as Josh discusses UT's skill positions in more detail.

• Segment 2: Josh talks to Tyler Wyatt of ThreeForTheMoney.win about the recently released 2019 college football win totals from BetOnline, which put Tennessee's number at 7. What does that mean for the Vols, and what does Tyler think of some of UT's opponents? Find out in the second segment.

• Segment 3: Josh looks at how Tennessee has performed against Quad 1 and Quad 2 teams and how that compares to the top 10 teams in the NET ranking. The conclusion: this is a big weekend coming up for Tennessee.

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Why quarterback Jarrett Guarantano can help take Tennessee's offense to a higher level Mar 13, 2019

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There have been plenty of questions about Tennessee quarterback Jarrett Guarantano's play the last two years. Can help help UT win a championship? That conversation isn't happening yet, but he is receiving compliments from his head coach. The Locked on Vols podcast will get you ready. It's available every day on 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 quarterback Jarrett Guarantano, who received praise from head coach Jeremy Pruitt on Monday. Hear Pruitt's comments as Josh talks more about UT's offense.

• Segment 2: The conversation shifts to basketball with Grant Williams winning the SEC Player of the Year award on Tuesday. Williams will play a big role in Tennessee's attempt to go deep in the NCAA tournament. What else will matter? Find out in segment No. 2.

• Segment 3: Tennessee basketball coach Rick Barnes talks about the NCAA investigation at LSU and the impact on the SEC, which could have its SEC title vacated in the future.

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Jeremy Pruitt sees Tennessee's offense 'kick the defense's tail' Mar 12, 2019

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Tennessee's football team returned to the practice field on Monday, and Jeremy Pruitt walked away pleased... with one side of the ball. The Locked on Vols podcast will get you ready. It's available every day on 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: Hear from Pruitt, who explains why he believes Tennessee's offense had a better day than the defense. Pruitt also has an update on offensive lineman Trey Smith.

• Segment 2: Josh Ward talks to David Ubben of The Athletic about Tennessee's first three days of practice, the newcomers' involvement and quarterback Jarrett Guarantano's role in the offense.

• Segment 3: Tennessee basketball coach Rick Barnes discusses the shooting slump Lamonte Turner has been in the last few weeks. Has he shot himself into a slump? And honors are coming in for forward Grant Williams. Is a big one on its way?

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Tennessee QB Guarantano sees more control in UT's offense Mar 11, 2019

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Friday's show covers the start of spring football practice and tells you everything you need to know to get ready for the Tennessee-Auburn basketball game coming up this weekend. The Locked on Vols podcast will get you ready. It's available every day on 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 loss at Auburn. Coach Rick Barnes discusses the mistakes the Vols made on the road, and Bruce Pearl mentions something that he thought gave the Tigers an advantage.

• Segment 2: Josh switches to football as the Vols were back on the practice field on Saturday. Hear from quarterback Jarrett Guarantano, who discusses his increased role in Jim Chaney's new offense. Also, is Jauan Jennings stepping into a leadership role for the Vols?

• Segment 3: Josh has a few more thoughts on Tennessee's potential seeding in the NCAA tournament. One thing is clear: a Tennessee-Kentucky game on Saturday would have some kind of impact. What about LSU in this situation? And stay for a quote of the year candidate from Tennessee's baseball coach.

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Jeremy Pruitt pleased with Day 1 + the Vols try for an SEC basketball title Mar 08, 2019

Show notes

Friday's show covers the start of spring football practice and tells you everything you need to know to get ready for the Tennessee-Auburn basketball game coming up this weekend. The Locked on Vols podcast will get you ready. It's available every day on Apple Podcasts and Google Podcasts. The Locked on Vols podcast is now available on Spotify, and you can tell your smart speaker at home to "Play podcast Locked On V-O-L-S."

• Segment 1: Josh Ward opens the show talking Tennessee football as the Vols began spring practice on Thursday. Hear about the players dealing with injury issues, and why is Jeremy Banks still on offense? Head coach Jeremy Pruitt explains. Plus, Josh offers a few observations from the coaches' duties at practice.

• Segment 2: Josh talks to Grant Ramey of GoVols247 about Tennessee's final regular season game against Auburn, the improvement UT has made the last few weeks and what it's been like to cover this Tennessee basketball team.

• Segment 3: Justin Ferguson of The Athletic joins the show to tell you what you need to know about Auburn and what this game means for Bruce Pearl and the Tigers.

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Three storylines to watch as Tennessee begins spring football practice Mar 07, 2019

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Tennessee's football team will hit the practice field on Thursday afternoon. The Locked on Vols podcast will get you ready. It's available every day on Apple Podcasts and Google Podcasts. And good news: the Locked on Vols podcast is now available on Spotify!

• Segment 1: Josh Ward offers three storylines to watch as Tennessee opens spring practice. There are several newcomers to pay attention to with so many early enrollees on campus for the spring semester.

• Segment 2: What should coach Jeremy Pruitt's objective be entering his second spring as UT's coach? Braden Gall of Athlon Sports weighs in, and Pruitt explains how this spring will be different from a year ago.

• Segment 3: Josh has an SEC basketball update as two Vols have been added to watch lists for major national awards.

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Celebrate the happy tears following Tennessee's unbeaten season at home Mar 06, 2019

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Tennessee finished the regular season at home with an impressive 71-54 win over Mississippi State on Tuesday night. The Locked on Vols podcast is available every day on Apple Podcasts and Google Podcasts. The Locked on Vols podcast is now available on Spotify, and you can tell your smart speaker to "Play podcast Locked On V-O-L-S."

• Segment 1: Josh Ward opens the show discussing Tennessee's win against Mississippi State, which wrapped up an unbeaten season for the Vols at home. Hear from senior Admiral Schofield, who discusses the emotion he experienced before the game and the improved play from the Vols on the defensive end.

• Segment 2: Can Tennessee win a national championship? Gary Parrish of CBS Sports answers that question. Hear his answer as well as his thoughts on the Vols and Kentucky after they split their two regular season games.

• Segment 3: Hear from Tennessee coach Jeremy Pruitt, who talks about what he learned in his first year as a head coach and the decision to hire Jim Chaney and Tee Martin to lead the Vols' offensive staff.

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