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

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Another Tennessee hoops player is receiving national recognition Feb 05, 2019

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Today's show looks at more attention being paid to Tennessee basketball as Vols' football hopes to finish strong in recruiting. The Locked on Vols podcast is 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 begins the show discussing No. 1 Tennessee and point guard Jordan Bone, who received both national and SEC honors on Monday. There's also the potential for big-time national attention on Tennessee-Kentucky next week.

• Segment 2: Josh talks Tennessee football recruiting with Jesse Simonton of Volquest.com. Find out where things stand heading into signing day on Wednesday.

• Segment 3: Head coach Rick Barnes talks about Missouri coach Cuonzo Martin, who coached at Tennessee from 2011-14. Josh takes a quick look at tonight's UT-Missouri game, which will tip off at 9 pm at Thompson-Boling Arena.

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What Tennessee football needs to win at the highest level Feb 04, 2019

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Today's show covers another historical accomplishment by Tennessee's basketball team as well a discussion on what it will take for UT football return to a championship level. The Locked on Vols podcast is available every day on Apple Podcasts and Google Podcasts. And good news: the Locked on Vols podcast is now available on Spotify! Today's show is presented by LearningRX Knoxville.

• Segment 1: Josh Ward opens the show looking at Tennessee's 93-76 win over Texas A&M, which gave the Vols a school-record 16 straight wins. Hear from coach Rick Barnes and Vol Network color analyst Bert Bertelkamp.

• Segment 2: Josh talks to David Ubben of The Athletic about Jeremy Pruitt's attempt to close out the 2019 class and what it takes to win at the highest level in college football. Does Tennessee have what's needed?

• Segment 3: Has Tennessee lost its momentum on the recruiting trail? Josh provides a few updates and offers up another stat that shows how impressive Tennessee's offense has been in basketball.

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Tennessee's football program needs a big weekend ahead of signing day Feb 01, 2019

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Today's show is a mix of football and basketball as the Vols look for a 16th straight win on the hardwood. The Locked on Vols podcast is available every day on Apple Podcasts and Google Podcasts. And good news: the Locked on Vols podcast is now available on Spotify! Today's show is presented by LearningRX Knoxville.

• Segment 1: Josh Ward begins the show looking at the upcoming football recruiting weekend. The Vols are hoping to gain back some momentum ahead of signing day on Wednesday. Are the Vols losing grip on two key linebackers?

• Segment 2: Josh talks to Grant Ramey of GoVols247 about the impressive run that continues for Tennessee and the performance by Admiral Schofield. Also, will Grant Williams entertain an NBA opportunity following the season?

• Segment 3: Tennessee coach Rick Barnes updates the status of guard Jordan Bowden and Josh discusses NCAA penalties that were handed down to an SEC school on Thursday.

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Why Rick Barnes believes Tennessee can be even better Jan 31, 2019

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Tennessee's basketball team is in a great position as the No. 1 team, but it's only going to get harder. Look ahead to the rest of the season on today's show. The Locked on Vols podcast is 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 updates the latest in SEC basketball as long-time sports reporter Ashley Fox details her recent conversation with Tennessee coach Rick Barnes, who believes the Vols can still play at a higher level. Hear what UT needs to do to compete for a national championship.

• Segment 2: Josh answers mailbag questions about the transfer portal, Tennessee's pursuit of wide receiver George Pickens and managing scholarship offers.

• Segment 3: Josh talks to author/speaker Jon Gordon, who has worked with championship teams like Clemson, the Los Angeles Dodgers and LA Rams. Gordon explains why it's so important for teams to establish the right kind of culture behind the scenes. Does that apply to Tennessee?

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Tennessee basketball continues its historical run with another blowout win Jan 30, 2019

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Tennessee's basketball team beat South Carolina 92-70 on Tuesday night and made it look easy in the end. The Locked on Vols podcast is 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 discusses everything from Tennessee's win, including the way so many players stepped up in the absence of guard Jordan Bowden. Hear from coach Rick Barnes and forward Admiral Schofield.

• Segment 2: There was a comment made by a media member on Paul Finebaum's show on Monday that ruffled the feathers of some Tennessee fans. Josh explains why it really shouldn't bother fans... at least right now.

• Segment 3: Hear more from Barnes, who credits his team for battling through the last week, and Schofield, who discusses the work he's put in to fight through a shooting slump. Also, a South Carolina football player's social media message didn't hold up on Tuesday night.

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No. 1 Tennessee is now influencing the NBA Jan 29, 2019

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Tennessee's basketball team is having fun as it remains the No. 1 team in the country. Hear more about the Vols' success and tonight's game against South Carolina on today's show. The Locked on Vols podcast is 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 begins the show discussing Tennessee's position at No. 1 and the Vols' upcoming game against South Carolina. Coach Rick Barnes addresses some things UT needs to work on, and looks at why the Gamecocks have improved in SEC play.

• Segment 2: Dwyane Wade is the latest to follow a trend from Tennessee. Hear why, and guard Lamonte Turner discusses the importance of Tennessee's team chemistry.

• Segment 3: Josh talks Tennessee football recruiting with Jesse Simonton of Volquest.com. Is OL Darnell Wright a lock to sign with the Vols, and where does UT stand with its top linebacker targets? Find out on today's show.

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Tennessee holds serve as the No. 1 team in the country Jan 28, 2019

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Tennessee made Saturday's game look a little easier than the one from last Wednesday at Vanderbilt. Hear about it on today's show. The Locked on Vols podcast is 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 discusses Tennessee's 83-66 win over West Virginia. Hear from head coach Rick Barnes, who discusses Tennessee's handling of the No. 1 ranking, Admiral Schofield's play and the flagrant fouls called on Saturday.

• Segment 2: Josh discusses Tennessee football recruiting as the Vols' top targets were busy visiting elsewhere this past weekend.

• Segment 3: Josh runs through the Big 12/SEC Challenge results from this past weekend. Is SEC basketball as strong as it was expected to be at the beginning of the season? You'll also want to hear what West Virginia coach Bob Huggins said about his team's performance after the game.

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Why Tennessee could be the top national title contender Jan 25, 2019

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Tennessee escaped Nashville with an overtime win against Vanderbilt on Wednesday night. Hear more about the comeback on today's show. The Locked on Vols podcast is 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 takes another look at Grant Williams and his big week and the national attention that has brought to Tennessee. Laura Rutledge of ESPN signs the Vols' praises, and Josh brings up another UT player that deserves some attention.

• Segment 2: Josh talks to Grant Ramey of GoVols247 about Grant Williams, Admiral Schofield's shooting issues and the Vols' upcoming game against West Virginia.

• Segment 3: Josh brings up an interesting stat regarding Tennessee's defense in football over the last two seasons and what it says about Jeremy Pruitt's job moving forward.

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Grant Williams has an all-time performance to lead Tennessee Jan 24, 2019

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• Segment 1: Josh Ward discusses Grant Williams' incredible performance and puts some of his numbers in perspective. Hear from Williams, who discusses his 23-for-23 night at the free throw line and the team's ability to keep its composure.

• Segment 2: Hear from coach Rick Barnes, who talks about another hard-fought win for Tennessee and the performance of Williams, who carried UT offensively. There is also a number of things for Tennessee to work on.

• Segment 3: Josh answers listener questions about UT's offseason in football, the status of offensive line prospect Darnell Wright and an NBA comparison for Grant Williams.

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Five defensive players who need big offseasons for Tennessee football Jan 23, 2019

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Tennessee's basketball team is the No. 1 ranked team in the country. Hear more about the Vols' success on today's show. Will the win help the Vols move to No. 1 in the country? The Locked on Vols podcast is 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 begins the show discussing five defensive players need to have a big offseason for Tennessee's football team. The Vols return a lot of defensive players, so there are several options to choose from.

• Segment 2: Hear from coach Rick Barnes, who discusses the development of Tennessee's basketball program and the people who have helped UT go from not making the NIT in Barnes' first two seasons to being ranked No. 1 in the country.

• Segment 3: Josh talks to Zac Ellis of VUCommodores.com about tonight's Tennessee-Vanderbilt game, which will start at 7 ET.

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