Keon Johnson Relied Heavily On Rick Barnes When Deciding On NBA Future
This past season in college basketball was filled with a little bit of chaos and a lot of expectations, especially in Knoxville. Tennessee looked to cash in on the true freshmen that took the court, in hopes they could lead them to a successful season. As Keon Johnson and Jaden Springer finally took the court […]
Update: Tennessee Receives Investigation Invoice For June
The investigation into the Tennessee football program carried on into the month of June, as lawyers work to complete their case for the university. As Chancellor Plowman indicated in January, this investigation covers a lot of ground and it would be extensive. Josh Heupel was asked about the ongoing investigation on Tuesday during his appearance […]
Mike Leach Says Tennessee Job Fell Through After “Coup D’etat”
Mike Leach, the current head coach of the Mississippi State Bulldogs football program, recently spoke at SEC Media Days on Wednesday and referenced the time that he was a candidate for the Tennessee job in 2017. “I talked to Tennessee,” Leach said at SEC Media Days. “Nothing ever got nailed down. Then pretty soon they […]
“A Dream Come True”: Velus Jones Jr. Talks Heupel Offense at Tennessee
Wide receiver Velus Jones Jr. is ready for a brand new challenge with brand new optimism, as Tennessee head coach Josh Heupel installs his high-octane offense on Rocky Top. Especially with all the innovation that Heupel and offensive coordinator Alex Golesh have brought to the table. “I feel like a kid in a candy store,” […]
Josh Heupel Makes It Clear, The Starting QB Job Will Be Earned, Not Given
If there was a burning question that would be asked on Tuesday, it was surely going to be about the quarterback competition heading into fall camp. In most situations, you can’t run from the question, but for the past number of years, it’s been a problem multiple coaches have struggled to figure out. As Josh […]
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 […]
Josh Heupel Embraces The Upcoming QB Competition In Fall Camp
You’ve heard the discussion by now, just about every day since the end of spring practice. Who will be the starting QB for Tennessee this season? Well, unfortunately for Heupel, he can’t wave a magic wand and have the leader of the group miraculously appear. This will be a battle that carries into the first […]
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 […]
RTI Podcast: Tennessee WR Grant Frerking Talks NIL And 2021 Season
On this episode of the Rocky Top Insider Podcast, RTI’s Trey Wallace is joined by Tennessee WR Grant Frerking. An in-depth conversation on his time in Knoxville, changing the game with NIL and marketing his own company, while also playing football! The day-to-day life of Grant Frerking is wild, to say the least. Enjoy! Make […]
