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

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Tennessee freshman lands All-America honors + UT-Missouri preview Jan 08, 2019

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If it feels like the offensive coordinator search is dragging on, that's because it kind of is. Today's show has much more than the OC search. 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 opens the show with a quick update on the OC search, then moves on to news of a Tennessee freshman receiving All-America honors on Monday. There are notes on a couple of former Tennessee commits, too.

• Segment 2: Hear from guard Lamonte Turner, who discusses his role on Tennessee's basketball team and what the Vols' guards need to do to help Tennessee succeed. Josh discusses the Missouri game, which will start tonight at 7 eastern time.

• Segment 3: Josh has College Football Playoff note and news on a coach who many Tennessee fans haven't been very high on over the last 10 years.

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Tennessee players show appreciation for fans + OC search shows new life Jan 07, 2019

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Tennessee's basketball team demolished Georgia 96-50 on Saturday. A sellout crowd was entertained from the opening tip. 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 UT's impressive win in its SEC opener. Hear from guard Lamonte Turner, who returned to action after missing all of December. Coach Rick Barnes discusses how Turner can help Tennessee, and senior Kyle Alexander expresses his appreciation for the support of the fans.

• Segment 2: Josh discusses the latest on Tennessee's offensive coordinator search, which could be pointed toward a former UT offensive coordinator. Could the Vols hire Jim Chaney from Georgia? What other names are being discussed right now? Catch up in Segment No. 2.

• Segment 3: Josh finishes the show with some college football notes, including the departure of several players from rival Georgia and a quick look at Monday night's national title game.

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How many top 25 teams Tennessee will likely face in 2019 Jan 04, 2019

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No, Tennessee hasn't hired an offensive coordinator yet. Yes, Josh Ward talks about it again on today's show. But there's a lot more than that 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 begins the show with an offensive coordinator update. He then discusses the way-too-early top 25 from Athlon Sports. Find out how many teams on the list will be on Tennessee's schedule in 2019.

• Segment 2: Josh talks to Grant Ramey from GoVols247 about Tennessee's basketball team as the Vols prepare for the start of SEC play against Georgia on Saturday.

• Segment 3: Josh has a few notes on the Tennessee-Georgia matchup as well as some recruiting nuggets to close out the show.

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Why two VFLs might not be serious candidates for Tennessee's OC job Jan 03, 2019

Show notes

There's not much to update regarding Tennessee's offensive coordinator search, but there's still plenty to discuss. 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: What should we make of the quiet front regarding Tennessee's offensive coordinator search? Josh Ward discusses that topic in the first segment and tells you about the high school All-Americans to pay attention to in the next few days.

• Segment 2: Josh answers listeners' questions about the OC search, Jeremy Pruitt's rebuilding efforts and some cross-coaching with UT's basketball programs.

• Segment 3: Tennessee is still waiting on the return of backup guard Lamonte Turner. Hear what coach Rick Barnes said recently about last year's Sixth Man of the Year.

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You can probably cross another name off Tennessee's OC list Jan 02, 2019

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The most recent coach connected to Tennessee's offensive coordinator job appears to be heading elsewhere. Learn about that 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: It looks like Mike Yurcich is leaving Oklahoma State to join Ohio State's staff. Now what? That continues to be the question regarding the Vols' offensive coordinator search. Could a VFL be a potential candidate?

• Segment 2: Josh Ward discusses five offensive players who need to have a good offseason to help the Vols' offense take a big leap in 2019.

• Segment 3: Josh talks to Fred White about the 1998 national championship team as this week is the 20th anniversary of Tennessee's win over Florida State in the 1999 Fiesta Bowl.

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Tennessee has reportedly offered an OC candidate + top 5 UT stories from 2018 Dec 31, 2018

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Catch up on Tennessee's offensive coordinator search plus look back at 2018 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: Tennessee has reportedly extended an offer to fill its OC vacancy. Hear about the candidate, whose college team will wrap up its season later today. Will Tennessee's next offensive coordinator be a good fit for Jeremy Pruitt's program. Josh Ward discusses.

• Segment 2: Josh lists his top five stories for Tennessee football and men's basketball for 2018. What stories stood out to you?

• Segment 3: Josh discusses Tennessee's basketball team as it prepares for the start of SEC play. Hear from coach Rick Barnes, who explains one are of play Tennessee needs to improve on following its blowout win over Tennessee Tech.

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What Tennessee has and what the Vols need to close out the 2019 class Dec 28, 2018

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Today's show looks at the strength of Tennessee's 2019 class and examines what the Vols need to close it out. 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: Hear from Tennessee coach Jeremy Pruitt, who discusses what positions Tennessee might focus on in the next five weeks of recruiting. Josh Ward discusses the position group with the most strength from last week's early signing period.

• Segment 2: Josh discusses a player who will take on a very important role for Tennessee's basketball team as the Vols get ready for the start of SEC play next week.

• Segment 3: Josh answers questions from Locked on Vols listeners and shares a quick thought on this weekend's College Football Playoff matchups.

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Jeremy Pruitt has found some defensive help for Tennessee's future Dec 27, 2018

Show notes

Catch up on some of the most recent roster additions 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 the two most recent defenders to choose Tennessee. The Vols late push last week could help move the Vols' defense into the right direction in the future.

• Segment 2: The updated college basketball polls caused some irritation in Knoxville on Monday, but Josh explains why it's not a big enough deal to create much concern.

• Segment 3: Josh discusses Tennessee's offensive coordinator position, which even Jeremy Pruitt can't believe is "overrated." Pruitt should be able to make a hire in the very near future.

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Tennessee lands a big-time running back to help the offense in 2019 Dec 21, 2018

Show notes

Tennessee's 2019 signing class is up to 18 players. Learn about the newest Vol 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 talks about running back Eric Gray, the latest signee for Tennessee. The Vols also received good news from a rising senior on defense. Hear about him in the first segment of the show.

• Segment 2: Josh talks to Mike Farrell of Rivals.com about Tennessee's 2019 class and the work Jeremy Pruitt has done on the recruiting trail in the past year.

• Segment 3: Josh takes a quick look at Tennessee's upcoming basketball game against Wake Forest, an ACC team that has struggled this season. Hear from guard Jordan Bone, who discusses what it's like to play for coach Rick Barnes.

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Tennessee's QB signee eyes a championship in Knoxville Dec 20, 2018

Show notes

Tennessee signed 17 football players on Wednesday. Learn more about the start of the class 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 the first day of the early signing period. Who decided to sign with UT and who went elsewhere? Josh discusses that as well as the updated recruiting rankings, which remain fluid.

• Segment 2: Josh talks to QB signee Brian Maurer, who has high expectations for himself and Tennessee's football program.

• Segment 3: Tennessee landed a big commitment from someone other than a player this week. Hear about that as well as Jeremy Pruitt's somewhat odd comment regarding the offensive coordinator search.

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