RTI Podcast: SEC Media Day Wrap-up, Tennessee Edition
On this episode of the Rocky Top Insider Podcast, RTI’s Trey Wallace is joined by Ryan Schumpert and Ric Butler, as they wrap-up Tennessee’s SEC Media Day. Make sure you don’t miss any episodes on the RTI podcast network! Subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts here! And make sure to subscribe to our YouTube channel for another […]
Alontae Taylor Never Thought About Leaving Knoxville During Turmoil
To say the offseason in Knoxville was hectic would be a serious understatement, it was downright turmoil on the hill. As players decided to leave Tennessee for a myriad of reasons, it was never a thought that Alontae Taylor seriously entertained. The senior had been through enough turnover, so there was no reason to do […]
Tennessee Football Not at the COVID Threshold, But Is “Close”
During his initial SEC Media Days press conference, Tennessee coach Josh Heupel made an announcement regarding the health status of Tennessee in relation to COVID. “We are not at the threshold yet,” Heupel said at SEC Media Days. Tennessee is currently one of the six SEC teams that are not above the COVID vaccination threshold, […]
WATCH: Heupel, Taylor, Jones Arrive at SEC Media Days 2021
SEC Media Days 2021 has officially kicked off, and Tuesday is Tennessee’s day to shine. At SEC Media Days, Tennessee will be represented by three individuals. Head coach Josh Heupel, defensive back Alontae Taylor, and wide receiver Velus Jones Jr. are all in attendance. Just after 10 a.m. CT, Tennessee arrived at the Hyatt Hotel […]
Josh Heupel Won’t Have All The Answers On Tuesday, And Thats Ok.
It’s not the same looking SEC media days this year, as there aren’t numerous fans waiting for coaches and players inside the hotel, even the chaos in the ballroom is pretty mild for the first day. But on Tuesday, none of that will really matter, as Josh Heupel takes to the podium for the first […]
Greg Sankey Says Games “Won’t Be Rescheduled” For COVID
During his opening appearance at the 2021 SEC Media Days conference, SEC commissioner Greg Sankey dropped some important news for the upcoming football season in relation to COVID. “That means your team needs to be healthy to compete,” said Sankey in the press conference. “And if not, that game won’t be rescheduled.” During the 2020 […]
Tennessee Football’s SEC Media Day 2021 Schedule
With the college football season rapidly approaching, each SEC team has sent a representative to Birmingham, AL for SEC Media Days 2021. The Tennessee Volunteers football program will be represented at the event by head coach Josh Heupel, wide receiver Velus Jones Jr., and defensive back Alontae Taylor. Tennessee’s group will be featured on Tuesday […]
Two Vol Seniors To Accompany Heupel To SEC Media Days
Josh Heupel will travel to Birmingham for his first SEC Media Days as Tennessee’s head football coach on Tuesday, July 20. Seniors Alontae Taylor and Velus Jones. Jr will accompany Heupel to his first media days. Jones Jr. will play a major role in Tennessee’s offense in 2021 after taking advantage of his fifth season […]
When Pruitt, Tennessee Will be on Stage at 2020 SEC Media Days
The schedule for the 2020 SEC Media Days has been released, and Jeremy Pruitt will be speaking the same day as his former boss at Alabama.
Pruitt Impressed with Guarantano’s Growth in Leadership
Jarrett Guarantano has improved in a lot of areas this offseason, but Jeremy Pruitt has particularly been impressed with his growth as a leader.