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

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Several reasons why beating Vanderbilt is important for Tennessee Nov 20, 2018

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Vanderbilt opened as a 3.5-point favorite over Tennessee on Monday, meaning the Vols will have been underdogs in nine of their 12 games this season. It's obviously an important game for Tennessee to win. 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 with an injury update with quarterback Jarrett Guarantano and wide receiver Marquez Callaway. Head coach Jeremy Pruitt explains why this week means so much to people at Tennessee and why it would be beneficial for the Vols to reach a bowl game this season.

• Segment 2: Josh talks to David Ubben from The Athletic about UT's goal of beating Vanderbilt and what the Vols need to do to win the game this weekend.

• Segment 3: One of Tennessee's reserves had a big game against Mizzou on Saturday. Could that be a good sign for the future? Josh discusses that and updates the status of guard Lamonte Turner, who will be back with the Tennessee basketball team this week after dealing with a shoulder injur

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Tennessee enters a 'win to get in' week against rival Vanderbilt Nov 19, 2018

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Saturday went very poorly for Tennessee as Missouri beat the Vols 50-17 at Neyland Stadium. There will be plenty of reaction 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: What went wrong for Tennessee? Well, a lot of things. Josh Ward goes over some of those issues as head coach Jeremy Pruitt lays it all out there. Josh also discusses the stat discrepancy and the impact of the injury to quarterback Jarrett Guarantano.

• Segment 2: A few things will be on the line on Saturday, including pride and bowl eligibility. Senior defensive lineman Kyle Phillips discusses the need for UT to focus on improving, and Pruitt explains why the team has dealt with consitency issues throughout the season.

• Segment 3: Tennessee's head coach explains why he stopped the team during the Vol Walk on Saturday. Hear what his message was before the game. There was also a change to the way seniors were honored, which Josh touches on before the end of the show.

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Three keys for Tennessee to try to pull off a win over Missouri Nov 16, 2018

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What you need to know about Missouri before the Tigers come to Knoxville Nov 15, 2018

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Thursday's show has some Tennessee practice updates and a preview of Missouri. 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 with some notes from Tennessee's Wednesday practice, including the health status of defensive backs Trevon Flowers and Bryce Thompson. Head coach Jeremy Pruitt discusses Missouri's offense, which is capable of being successful on the ground and through the air.

• Segment 2: Josh talks to Ben Frederickson of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch about Missouri's offense and defense and the momentum the Tigers are bringing to Knoxville on Saturday.

• Segment 3: Josh has a few recruiting updates, including some added visitors for this weekend. It's an impressive list that's growing. Pruitt also explains where the idea came from to give some younger players more opportunities at the end of practice.

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Positive recruiting momentum continues for Tennessee's football program Nov 14, 2018

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Wednesday's show has a big mix of Tennessee football and basketball. 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: The show begins with a discussion on Tennessee's football team. Do you know what to expect from the Vols game in and game out? Neither does coach Jeremy Pruitt, who talks about the need for more consistency. Josh Ward also covers some of the details from the Tennessee basketball team's 66-53 win over Georgia Tech.

• Segment 2: There's potentially big recruiting news for Tennessee's football team. Josh covers that info an discusses a new 2020 commit for the Vols before talking recruiting with Jesse Simonton of Volquest.com.

• Segment 3: Josh goes over some health updates related to Tennessee and Missouri, which will be without its top receiving target this season when the Tigers come to Knoxville. The show ends with some really positive news from Tuesday night's basketball game.

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What Jeremy Pruitt wants to see from his Tennessee football team moving forward Nov 13, 2018

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Tennessee's win over Kentucky was big for the Vols, but coach Jeremy Pruitt wants to see more from his squad. 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: The show begins with a few more takeaways from Tennessee's win over Kentucky. Marcus Spears of the SEC Network pays a compliment to the Vols, and Pruitt discusses the praise that has been shown toward Knoxville.

• Segment 2: Josh Ward talks to David Ubben of The Athletic about UT's development, the play of quarterback Jarrett Guarantano and the matchup between Tennessee and Missouri.

• Segment 3: Josh has a health update on two members of the secondary, and Pruitt discusses the approach Tennessee's players need to take moving forward. Hear about the UT men's basketball team's new ranking in the Associated Press poll as well.

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The 'wow' factor helps Tennessee upset Kentucky Nov 12, 2018

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Tennessee extended its home winning streak against Kentucky with a 24-7 win over the Wildcats on Saturday night. It was a huge win for Tennessee, which improved its season record to 5-5. 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 looks at the "wow" factor from Tennessee's win against Kentucky. The Vols outgained Kentucky 215-77 yards on the ground. Wait, what? Also, Jeremy Pruitt discusses what Tennessee was planning to do before the Hail Mary that ended the first half.

• Segment 2: Hear from wide receiver Marquez Callaway, who described the message that was delivered from former players to the current team about Tennessee's history against Kentucky. Linebacker Daniel Bituli discusses the closeness of the players off the field.

• Segment 3: Josh finishes up with more takeaways from Tennessee's win, and Pruitt discusses the importance of the victory and the Vols' goal of reaching a bowl game.

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Three keys for Tennessee to upset Kentucky at Neyland Stadium Nov 09, 2018

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Tennessee's football team will host Kentucky on Saturday, with the Vols trying to avoid a home loss to the Wildcats for the first time since 1984. 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 looks at three keys for Tennessee to try to beat Kentucky. One major factor will be Tennessee's run defense against Benny Snell and Co.

• Segment 2: What about three players who need to emerge this weekend? Josh offers up three players to watch. The first player will not surprise you.

• Segment 3: The show closes out with a mix of Tennessee football basketball. Hear from Tennessee forward Grant Williams, who explains why the basketball program has developed the way it has. Josh offers up a pick for the Kentucky game and looks ahead to the SEC schedule for the weekend.

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What you need to know about Kentucky before the Wildcats come to Knoxville Nov 08, 2018

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Tennessee's football team is preparing for a big game against Kentucky on Saturday. Learn more about the Wildcats 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 opens the show with several notes from practice, including the activity of wide receiver Jauan Jennings. Head coach Jeremy Pruitt provided a status on a couple of defensive backs and also discusses the development of younger players on the practice field.

• Segment 2: Josh talks to Curtis Burch from the Locked on UK podcast about Kentucky's football team and the Wildcats' motivation ahead of the Tennessee game. Learn more about UK's top players to watch on Saturday, too.

• Segment 3: Would Tennessee accept a bowl bid if it had a 5-7 record but received an invitation? "Absolutely," says Pruitt. Josh discusses that idea and provides an update on a highly-touted prospect planning to visit Knoxville this weekend.

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Tennessee is going after several highly-touted prospects in the 2019 class Nov 07, 2018

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Today's show features a mix of Tennessee football, recruiting and basketball talk. 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 attempt to turn around from the disappointing performance against Charlotte. Safety Nigel Warrior discusses the mindset the Vols need to have as Josh also provides an update on the health of safety Micah Abernathy, running back Ty Chandler and wide receiver Jauan Jennings.

• Segment 2: Josh talks Tennessee football recruiting with Jesse Simonton of Volquest.com. What chance does Tennessee have to flip some highly-touted prospects?

• Segment 3: Hear about the impact of senior safety Todd Kelly Jr., some recognition for punter Joe Doyle and the Vols' first win of the basketball season against Lenoir-Rhyne.

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