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

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How Tennessee can help its offensive line moving forward Nov 06, 2018

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Tennessee's offensive line did not play well vs. Charlotte, which has been established. Today's show goes a little deeper. 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: Head coach Jeremy Pruitt discusses the play of UT's offensive line and what his message has been to that unit. He also discusses the Vols' commitment to the running game on offense. Hear from SEC Network analyst Barrett Jones, who explains the ways UT's offense is limited because of the personnel.

• Segment 2: Josh Ward talks to David Ubben of The Athletic about Tennessee's offense, the importance of running back Ty Chandler and the Vols' mindset following the win against Charlotte.

• Segment 3: There's a freshman defensive player who represents a bright spot from Tennessee's season. Josh talks about him and a Tennessee basketball player who is receiving more national attention.

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Tennessee coach Jeremy Pruitt saw similarities between Tennessee and Charlotte Nov 05, 2018

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Tennessee will take the 14-3 win over Charlotte, but the Vols have plenty to work on following that performance. 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 coach Jeremy Pruitt, who says Tennessee and Charlotte were "pretty evenly matched" on Saturday. Some of the statistics were actually in favor of Charlotte, which Josh Ward goes over during the segment. Pruitt discusses Tennessee's issues running the ball, too.

• Segment 2: The offensive line was once again a problem for Tennessee. It even led two the starting tackles being replaced. Hear what Pruitt said about the play of quarterback Jarrett Guarantano and why the conversation came back to the offensive line. Also, Josh mentions one offensive player who must be healthy down the stretch.

• Segment 3: A point spread is out for the Kentucky game, and Pruitt discusses his confusion over the targeting rule and how it's called in college football.

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Three keys for Tennessee as the Vols begin an important month of November Nov 02, 2018

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Tennessee fans always "remember what the Vols did in November." Tennessee hopes to have a big month to close out the regular season, which is a big focus on Friday'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 offers three keys for Tennessee against Charlotte. The keys apply to both this game and the final four-game stretch the Vols are about to play.

• Segment 2: Josh takes a closer look at the four games Tennessee will play, needing three wins in those four games to reach a bowl game. Hear what Braden Gall of Athlon Sports/SiriusXM thinks about Tennessee's bowl hopes.

• Segment 3: Josh lists three players to watch on Saturday and explains why Jarrett Guarantano and Keller Chryst are both worth paying attention to this weekend. Josh goes over the SEC schedule, which has some very important games this weekend.

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Jeremy Pruitt explains why Tennessee can't afford to overlook Charlotte Nov 01, 2018

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Tennessee was back on the practice field on Wednesday with a few guys limited due to injury or being "banged up," as coach Jeremy Pruitt put it. 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: Pruitt discusses Charlotte, Tennessee's upcoming opponent, and why he's impressed by the 49ers. Josh Ward offers an update on the health of a few Tennessee players, which Pruitt also discusses.

• Segment 2: Josh talks to Jesse Simonton of Volquest.com about Tennessee football recruiting. They cover the Vols' need for speed in the 2019 class, priorities that remain for Tennessee and potential visitors this upcoming weekend.

• Segment 3: Tennessee's basketball team opened up the season with an 87-48 win over Tusculum in an exhibition. Josh discusses Tennessee's win and finishes up with some football talk as Pruitt explains why it wouldn't be wise for his team to overlook Charlotte on Saturday.

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One of Tennessee's freshmen changes positions... again Oct 31, 2018

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Tennessee was back on the practice field on Tuesday, and the Vols had a notable change. 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 freshman Jeremy Banks was practicing with the running backs on Tuesday, just one week after he made the switch to inside linebacker. Hear what linebacker Daniel Bituli had just said earlier in the day about Banks playing at linebacker. Josh Ward also has a couple of notes from the practice field, and Bituli details one key for the Vols as they try to bounce back from the loss at South Carolina.

• Segment 2: Josh talks to Tennessee men's basketball player Jordan Bone, who discusses what it's like to play for coach Rick Barnes, how much the end of last season motivated him this offseason and the team's chemistry thanks to the players' close off-court relationships.

• Segment 3: Tennessee defensive tackle Paul Bain discusses the news of Trey Smith's absence due to blood clots in his lungs, and Josh goes over the college football playoff ranking that was released Tuesday night.

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Why there's no quarterback controversy at Tennessee Oct 30, 2018

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Tennessee head coach Jeremy Pruitt met with the media on Monday to discuss Tennessee's loss at South Carolina and look ahead to Charlotte. 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: Pruitt discusses the performance of Guarantano from Saturday and why Keller Chryst ended up not playing after Pruitt said he thought Chryst would do so. Josh Ward also discusses why there's not a quarterback controversy at UT.

• Segment 2: David Ubben of The Athletic joins the show to discuss Tennessee's play along the line of scrimmage, Guarantano's development and things UT needs to work on entering the final month of the season.

• Segment 3: Pruitt gives his explanation of what he saw on the South Carolina play near the goalline that appeared to be a fumble despite the call by the officials. "It was definitely a fumble," Pruitt said. He explains what he saw on today's show. And there's a quick basketball note before the show ends.

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Figuring out what went wrong in Tennessee's loss at South Carolina Oct 29, 2018

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Tennessee let one get away on Saturday night when South Carolina rallied to beat the Vols 27-24. 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 head coach Jeremy Pruitt, who discusses Tennessee's issues in the loss and the Vols' slim margin for error. Josh looks at the main problems Tennessee is dealing with, especially along the offensive and defensive lines.

• Segment 2: Pruitt offers an update on offensive lineman Trey Smith, who won't return to the team this season. Did the players rally around their absent teammate? Pruitt discusses that question. Josh also talks about the performance of quarterback Jarrett Guarantano. Is it time to give Keller Chryst a look on the field?

• Segment 3: Josh offers three positives from Tennessee's performance on Saturday. The loss was disappointing, but the Vols did some good things to have a two-score lead in the second half. Tennessee's head coach also takes ownership of the problems the Vols need to correct.

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Difficult news for Tennessee's star offensive lineman Trey Smith Oct 26, 2018

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Today's show starts with the unfortunate news that left tackle Trey Smith is out indefinitely due to blood clots in his lungs. 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 news that Smith is out indefinitely. It's really unfortunate for Smith, who worked hard to be able to play this season after he was cleared to return to football in August. Josh also looks at Tennessee's offensive line and what the Vols might do on the field to replace Smith.

• Segment 2: Hale McGranahan of TheBigSpur.com joins the show to help preview the South Carolina-Tennessee game. Learn more about the Gamecocks and what they've worked on the last two weeks while getting ready for Tennessee.

• Segment 3: Josh looks at a few keys for Tennessee, including the need for several players to step up and make difference-making plays. Protecting quarterback Jarrett Guarantano will be another focus for the Vols. Josh finishes the show with a pick for the game.

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Jeremy Pruitt discusses team's response ahead of South Carolina game Oct 25, 2018

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How Tennessee responds to the Alabama loss will be key in the Vols' attempt to reach the postseason. That's one topic 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: Hear from coach Jeremy Pruitt, who discusses his team's response on the practice field. Creating positive energy is important for the team right now. Josh Ward provides an update on the health of a few players, including tight end Dominick Wood-Anderson and safety Micah Abernathy.

• Segment 2: Josh talks to writer Adam Friedman, who covers football recruiting for Rivals.com. Catch up on the latest with Tennessee's pursuit of athlete Quavaris Crouch and offensive lineman Darnell Wright.

• Segment 3: South Carolina coach Will Muschamp discusses his wide receivers' issues with dropped passes and what they've done to correct the issue during the last two weeks of practice. Muschamp also provides an update on the health of quarterback Jake Bentley, who missed a game due to injury earlier this month.

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SEC Network analyst explains why Jeremy Pruitt can be successful at Tennessee Oct 24, 2018

Show notes

Wednesday's show is filled with Tennessee news. 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 news from Tuesday's practice: freshman Jeremy Banks has moved from running back to linebacker. Josh also provides health updates on quarterback Jarrett Guarantano and several other players on offense and defense. Hear from SEC Network analyst Marcus Spears, who told Josh why he believes Jeremy Pruitt can win at Tennessee. How much did that win at Auburn help?

• Segment 2: Josh shares some interesting numbers from Tennessee's first seven games and makes the case for the Vols to give more opportunities to Guarantano and Tennessee's passing game. The rushing numbers for the Vols are ugly.

• Segment 3: Dana O'Neil of The Athletic discusses Tennessee basketball and the work coach Rick Barnes has done in his 3-plus years in Knoxville. How far can Tennessee go this season? There's also a little more recognition for one of Tennessee's top players.

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