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

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Addressing Tennessee's issues... including the quarterback position Sep 09, 2019

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Tennessee is somehow 0-2 after losing 29-26 to BYU in double overtime on Saturday night. There's a lot to cover on today's show. Locked On Vols is available every day on Apple Podcasts and Google Podcasts. It's also on Spotify, the Himalaya app and other third-party apps, and you can tell your smart speaker or smartphone to "Play podcast Locked On V-O-L-S."

• Segment 1: Hear from Jeremy Pruitt in Segment No. 1 as he discusses what happened to Tennessee's defense late in the fourth quarter. Josh Ward covers some of the positives from Tennessee's disappointing loss.

• Segment 2: It's time to talk about Tennessee QB Jarrett Guarantano. Should the Vols open up competition at the position? Josh weighs in.

• Segment 3: Josh tips his cap to the fans while also discussing the test Jeremy Pruitt is about to face as UT's head coach. This is new territory for Pruitt.

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It's time to see if Tennessee's ready to fight Sep 06, 2019

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Is Tennessee ready for BYU? It's difficult to guess, but today's show will take a shot at it. Locked On Vols is available every day on Apple Podcasts and Google Podcasts. It's also on Spotify, the Himalaya app and other third-party apps, and you can tell your smart speaker or smartphone to "Play podcast Locked On V-O-L-S."

• Segment 1: Josh Ward has a few questions about Tennessee ahead of its game against BYU. He asks them in segment No. 1.

• Segment 2: How important is leadership in the locker room? Hear what Will Overstreet had to say (and you can watch it here) as well as Bobby Graham, who was a guest on Sports 180.

• Segment 3: Josh covers several other key points to the game, including quarterback play and the role of Tennessee's young players.

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What you need to know about Tennessee's next opponent Sep 05, 2019

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Tennessee was back at practice on Wednesday focusing on BYU. That will be a big focus on today's show. Locked On Vols is available every day on Apple Podcasts and Google Podcasts. It's also on Spotify, the Himalaya app and other third-party apps, and you can tell your smart speaker or smartphone to "Play podcast Locked On V-O-L-S."

• Segment 1: There are several updates on Tennessee's personnel. Will linebacker Daniel Bituli play this week? How about Trey Smith, whose status remains up in the air. Also, hear from Tennessee head coach Jeremy Pruitt as he discusses a defensive lineman who's moving up in the rotation.

• Segment 2: Josh talks to Jake Hatch from Locked On Cougars about BYU. Hear about the Cougars' personnel, including talented sophomore quarterback Zach Wilson.

• Segment 3: Jeremy Pruitt talks about Jauan Jennings and the passion he has for football and the University of Tennessee. (Check out this hype video from UT.) There's also an update on two players leaving UT's program.

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WR Jauan Jennings promises to lead, says Vols will 'get this right' Sep 04, 2019

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How much fight does Tennessee have left after the embarrassing loss to Georgia State? Plenty, according to Jauan Jennings. Locked On Vols is available every day on Apple Podcasts and Google Podcasts. It's also on Spotify, the Himalaya app and other third-party apps, and you can tell your smart speaker or smartphone to "Play podcast Locked On V-O-L-S."

• Segment 1: Jauan Jennings has been one of the bright spots to the start of Tennessee's season. Hear from Jennings in segment No. 1 as he discusses his role as a leader and his plan to make sure his teammates keep fighting.

• Segment 2: Josh talks to Kris Budden of ESPN about what happened with Tennessee this past weekend, the importance of the BYU game and what you need to know about the Cougars before they arrive in Knoxville.

• Segment 3: Josh opens up the mailbag to answer questions about Tennessee's quarterback situation and fans' frustration over the way UT's season has started.

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Vols begin the process of trying to turn around from Saturday Sep 03, 2019

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Tennessee is on to BYU (kind of). Today's show spends some more time on what happened against Georgia State while beginning to look ahead to this week. Get ready for the game on today's show. Locked On Vols is available every day on Apple Podcasts and Google Podcasts. It's also on Spotify, the Himalaya app and other third-party apps, and you can tell your smart speaker or smartphone to "Play podcast Locked On V-O-L-S."

• Segment 1: Segment No. 1 spends a little more time on what happened on Saturday. Jeremy Pruitt talks about the performance of the coaching staff and Jarrett Guarantano.

• Segment 2: There were still some positives this past weekend, right? That might sound forced, but Josh Ward discusses a few of them in the second segment.

• Segment 3: Here's another important topic with UT football: recruiting. The Vols need to win games to avoid a negative reaction on the recruiting trail, which Josh discusses with Jesse Simonton of Volquest.com.

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Addressing the mess that was Tennessee's loss to Georgia State Sep 02, 2019

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Tennessee suffered one of its most embarrassing losses in school history on Saturday when Georgia State beat the Vols 38-30 at Neyland Stadium. What happened? That's on today's show. Locked On Vols is available every day on Apple Podcasts and Google Podcasts. It's also on Spotify, the Himalaya app and other third-party apps, and you can tell your smart speaker or smartphone to "Play podcast Locked On V-O-L-S."

• Segment 1: The conversation starts with Tennessee's coaching, which Josh Ward says failed the players in the Vols' opener. Hear from coach Jeremy Pruitt as Josh also runs through so many problems that plagued UT.

• Segment 2: Hear from quarterback Jarrett Guarantano, who struggled at times on Saturday, and Darrell Taylor, who had a concerning thought following the game.

• Segment 3: Can Tennessee get this corrected quickly? The Vols are still favorites against BYU, and the SEC East largely struggled on Saturday. Josh talks about those points in the final segment.

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Tennessee's main objectives + players to pay attention to vs Georgia State Aug 30, 2019

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Tennessee's first game is finally here. The Vols will play Georgia State on Saturday at 3:30 (ESPNU). Get ready for the game on today's show. Locked On Vols is available every day on Apple Podcasts and Google Podcasts. It's also on Spotify, the Himalaya app and other third-party apps, 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 with three objectives for Tennessee against Georgia State. Hear from coach Jeremy Pruitt, who discusses why players tend to make mistakes (something UT will try to avoid this weekend).

• Segment 2: Josh offers three players to pay attention to in Saturday's game. The names aren't as obvious as players like Jarrett Guarantano, Ty Chandler or Aubrey Solomon.

• Segment 3: Get a very quick preview of Tennessee's opponent while also hearing from Guarantano and Pruitt. There's a recruiting note before the show ends, too.

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More good news for Tennessee with Trey Smith's clearance to play Aug 29, 2019

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Tennessee received more good news with Trey Smith being cleared to play. Hear about it on today's show. Locked On Vols is available every day on Apple Podcasts and Google Podcasts. It's also on Spotify, the Himalaya app and other third-party apps, and you can tell your smart speaker or smartphone to "Play podcast Locked On V-O-L-S."

• Segment 1: Hear what coach Jeremy Pruitt had to say about Trey Smith being cleared to play this week. There’s also an update on Tennessee’s expected linebacker rotation for Saturday.

• Segment 2: Bill Connelly’s preseason SP+ rankings have been updated for the start of the college football season. Hear about Tennessee’s ranking as well as their opponents for the 2019 season.

• Segment 3: What kind of impact can Trey Smith make on the offensive linemen around him? Hear what the SEC Network’s Cole Cubelic had to say, and Josh offers a reminder on defensive lineman Aubrey Solomon as he’s set to play immediately.

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Tennessee received the news it was hoping for on Aubrey Solomon Aug 28, 2019

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Wednesday's show is filled with a ton of Tennessee football news. Locked On Vols is available every day on Apple Podcasts and Google Podcasts. It's also on Spotify, the Himalaya app and other third-party apps, and you can tell your smart speaker or smartphone to "Play podcast Locked On V-O-L-S."

• Segment 1: Tennessee received the news it's been waiting for: defensive lineman Aubrey Solomon can play for the Vols this season. Josh Ward discusses the positive impact for UT.

• Segment 2: This segment isn't as positive. A disturbing story involving Tennessee cornerback Bryce Thompson, who's currently suspended, was published on Tuesday afternoon. Read it here and listen as Josh explains why a lot of people need to shift their focus on Thompson and his future.

• Segment 3: Wait, how do you pronounce Jarrett Guarantano's last name? He tells you in segment No. 3, and a local player is put on scholarship. Hear him talk about it.

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Three questions about Tennessee before its football season begins Aug 27, 2019

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Tennessee's depth chart is undergoing some changes ahead of UT's first game. Hear about it on today's show. Locked On Vols is available every day on Apple Podcasts and Google Podcasts. It's also on Spotify, the Himalaya app and other third-party apps, and you can tell your smart speaker or smartphone to "Play podcast Locked On V-O-L-S."

• Segment 1: Segment No. 1 includes the latest on cornerback Bryce Thompson as well as linemen Trey Smith and Aubrey Solomon. Hear from coach Jeremy Pruitt on those three players before Josh Ward provides several updates on Tennessee's depth chart, which was released on Monday.

• Segment 2: Josh has three questions for Tennessee's football team before the Vols open the season on Saturday.

• Segment 3: What about coach Jeremy Pruitt? He explains what he wants to learn about his team when it takes the field against Georgia State.

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