Best Rocky Top Insider Podcasts (2024)

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Tennessee Vols WR Room Preview, Vitello & Vols Baseball Reloads In Transfer Portal & Zakai Zeigler Year 3 Season Review With Rocky Top Insider's Ryan Schumpert 42:45

9d ago42:45

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Chase Thomas is the Sports Renaissance Man, Atlanta Sports Guy & VFL. On today's program, Chase joins Rocky Top Insider's Ryan Schumpert to talk about the biggest Tennessee baseball transfer additions, Gavin Kilen and Eric Rataczak jumping in the boat, Myles Patton picking Texas A&M, what the Vols WR room looks like in 2024, why folks shouldn't cou…

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Tennessee Football: James Pearce is the Best Player in College Football, Vols DL Best in SEC 32:22

11h ago32:22

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Tennessee football’s James Pearce is a big-time NFL Draft prospect. Is Pearce the best player in college football entering the 2024 season? Can Pearce get better this season? Who else will rush the quarterback for Tennessee? How good can Omari Thomas and Omar Norman Lott be from the inside of the defense line? We discuss Rodney Garner’s group up fr…

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Tennessee Football Running Back Dylan Sampson will be the next Star for the Vols | SEC Media Days 31:39

1d ago31:39

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Tennessee football junior Dylan Sampson highlights the running back room for the Vols in 2024 and he’s expected to breakout this fall with the bigger role. Why the confidence should be there for Sampson and why new running backs coach Da’Rail Sims won’t skip a beat with the Southeastern Conference’s best rushing attack. Who is behind Sampson? What …

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Tennessee Football’s Josh Heupel, Cooper Mays & Vols Business as usual at SEC Media days 34:21

2d ago34:21

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Tennessee football took its turn in front of the camera in Dallas on Tuesday at SEC Media Days. What were some of the highlights from Josh Heupel, Cooper Mays, Keenan Pili and Omari Thomas? What did Josh Heupel have to say about playing Oklahoma this fall and what did he have to say about quarterback Nico Iamaleava and NIL? We hear from the head fo…

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Tennessee Football Recruiting, Position, Number & Roster Changes + EA Sports College Football Player Ratings 36:14

3d ago36:14

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With SEC Media days kicking off form Dallas on Monday, Tennessee released its updated football roster ahead of fall camp. Who has taken big strides in the weight room? Who has switched numbers and how many Vols have completely switched positions? EA Sports College Football 25 early release was on Monday. Which Vols were ranked the highest in terms …

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Tennessee Football Recruiting: Travis Smith Commitment Proves Vols will be Top-10 in 2025 Cycle 29:13

5d ago29:13

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Tennessee football head coach Josh Heupel picked up a solid commitment on Saturday from four-star wide receiver Travis Smith. What does this commitment mean for the Volunteer recruiting class of 2025 and Tennessee’s chances of being a top-10 class, nationally? When will other targets such as David Sanders, Juan Gaston, Christian Gass and Shaedy Hay…

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Tennessee Football Center Cooper Mays will Propel Vols Offense back into Top-10 Nationally 32:08

8d ago32:08

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Tennessee football quarterback Nico Iamaleava will be the most important piece of Josh Heupel’s football team this fall, but fifth-year center Cooper Mays is a close second. The veteran offensive lineman will join several other multi-year starts for Tennessee offensive line coach Glen Elarbee and the group will become great with the addition of Lan…

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Tennessee Football: EA Sports College Football 25 gives James Pearce 95 overall player rating | Too low? 30:54

9d ago30:54

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The video game of the year – EA Sports College Football 25 – is set to officially be released in the coming days. After completely leaving the Tennessee Vols off of several top-25 lists, did they make up for it by giving defensive end James Pearce a 95 overall player rating? What other Vols rank inside the top-100 for overall player ratings? Tony V…

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Tennessee Baseball is RAKING in the Transfer Portal... | RTI: Press Pass 47:35

3d ago47:35

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On this week's episode of the RTI: Press Pass, hosts Jack Foster and Ryan Schumpert are back to break down all five of Tennessee baseball’s transfer portal acquisitions, the transfer portal departures and one JuCo signing. With Kilen, Rataczak and Fischer now in the fold, what will Tennessee’s infield look like? What is the percentage Rataczak even…

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Tennessee Football Recruiting: George MacIntyre falls in latest On300 Rankings | Fair or Foul for the Quarterback? 33:58

10d ago33:58

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Tennessee football commit George MacIntyre took a tumble in the latest On300 recruiting rankings. Is this right? What about other Tennessee football recruiting commits for the Class of 2025? Was On3 as harsh? Which recruiting, such as Nic Moore, received a significant bump? Tennessee football has announced the player representatives for the 2024 SE…

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Tennessee Football: Nico Iamaleava and SEC Quarterback Class | Vols chances in CFB Playoff 38:27

5d ago38:27

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Where does Tennessee quarterback Nico Iamaleava rank among his peers around the Southeastern Conference ahead of the 2024 season and SEC Media Days next week? What will it take for Nico Iamaleava to highlight the quarterback class n the conference? What are Tennessee’s chances at the 12-team College Football Playoff for Josh Heupel? Michael Bratton…

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SEC Head Coach Pressure Ranking Tiers, Georgia's Biggest Football Rival & Heupel Has Time With Vols With Matt Green 1:25:56

10d ago1:25:56

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Chase Thomas is the Sports Renaissance Man, Atlanta Sports Guy & VFL. On today's program, Chase is joined by fellow University of North Georgia alumni Matt Green to talk about UGA landing 4-star CB Shamari Earls from South Carolina, who is Georgia's biggest rival in football these days, then get into their SEC head coach pressure ranking tiers, why…

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Tennessee Football Fall Camp Position Battles Can Make or Break 2024 for Josh Heupel, Vols 30:38

12d ago30:38

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What are the biggest position battles for Tennessee football head coach josh Heupel entering fall camp at the end of July? Can former transfer portal wideout Dont’e Thornton rebound in 2024? Who starts at linebacker opposite of Keenan Pili? Which second-year Vols will take the biggest steps this fall? How much can former five-star quarterback Nico …

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Cam Carr Next Tennessee Basketball Star, Vols Baseball Hype For Dalton Bargo & Reese Chapman & Grizzlies Take Zach Edey With GoVols247's Ben McKee 43:32

12d ago43:32

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Chase Thomas is the Sports Renaissance Man, Atlanta Sports Guy & VFL. On today's program, Chase talks to GoVols247's Ben McKee about the 2024 Tennesee baseball national champions, if Hunter Ensley or Zander Sechrist is the best story, Reese Chapman is the next Vols' star, Cam Carr is going to break out for Vols, the Memphis Grizzlies taking Zach Ed…

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Tennessee Football: Where does Josh Heupel rank among SEC head coaches? | Firework moments for Vols 31:39

16d ago31:39

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With Texas and Oklahoma officially entering the Southeastern Conference this week, it’s time to take a look at where Tennessee football head coach Josh Heupel ranks among his conference colleagues. CBS Sports says Heupel is the eighth-best coach among the 16. That’s hilarious. Where should Josh Heupel rank and what needs to happen for him to be in …

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Tennessee Football: Cooper Mays, Nico Iamaleava Highlights Most Important Vols for 2024 33:40

11d ago33:40

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Who are the most important players for Tennessee football this fall? Not necessarily the best players on each side of the ball, but who are the most important? Five-star quarterback Nico Iamaleava certainly is on offense, but where does center Cooper Mays rank? All-American James Pearce is on defense, but what about linebacker Keenan Pili? Tennesse…

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Tennessee Baseball National Champions A Week Later, Vols Running Back Room Preview & Jahmai Mashack Season Review With Rocky Top Insider's Ryan Schumpert 55:24

12d ago55:24

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Chase Thomas is the Sports Renaissance Man, Atlanta Sports Guy & VFL. On today's program, Chase talks about the 2024 Tennessee Vols championship baseball team, why the DH rotation did not end up mattering, the Zander Sechrist & Hunter Ensley stories and much more (2:00). Then, Chase is joined by Rocky Top Insider's Ryan Schumpert to talk about putt…

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Tennessee Football: New Rivalries with Texas, Oklahoma now joining SEC | Conference Expansion 34:34

18d ago34:34

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Tennessee football, and the other 14 teams around the Southeastern Conference, officially welcomed Texas and Oklahoma to the league on Monday. At 16 teams now, will there be new SEC rivalries on the gridiron, the hardwood or the diamond? What is Tennessee’s track record against Oklahoma and Texas? That and the mailbag edition of the show – all on a…

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Tennessee Fans Shouldn't Worry About QB Depth Behind Nico Iamaleava, Main Character For All SEC East Teams & Florida Gators Optimism? w/ Matt Green 1:40:46

12d ago1:40:46

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Chase Thomas is the Sports Renaissance Man, Atlanta Sports Guy & VFL. On today's program, Chase opens the show to talk about the quarterback depth behind Nico Iamaleava (2:00), why it's not the biggest issue for the 2024 season and why Vol fans shouldn't panic about it. Then, Chase is joined by fellow University of North Georgia alumni Matt Green t…

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Tennessee Football Recruiting: Mariyon Dye Commits to Josh Heupel | Vols on Recruiting Roll 34:58

19d ago34:58

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Tennessee football reeled in the third commitment in a span of six days when four-star EDGE Mariyon Dye committed to the program on Friday. How good is Maryion Dye and what will he add to the solid defensive line class for the Vols in 2025? Who could be next for Josh Heupel on the recruiting trail? What were some of the biggest games for Tennessee …

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Tennessee Baseball Dominated College Baseball | Is This the Best Team Ever? | College Football 25 Hates Vols 32:28

22d ago32:28

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Tennessee baseball dominated college baseball in 2024 all the way up to the first national championship in program history. Is this Tony Vitello coached ballclub the best in college baseball history? Is Christian Moore the best Tennessee baseball player ever? What about Todd Helton? How many records did this Tennessee baseball team break? Jack Fost…

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Tennessee Baseball Recap: Top 5 Players, Moments, Reasons the Vols Won It All 1:16:05

22d ago1:16:05

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Jack Foster and Ryan Schumpert are back for a full comprehensive breakdown of Tennessee baseball's national championship winning season, giving their Top 5 players, moments and reasons the Vols won it all. - - - Stay connected to Rocky Top Insider for ALL of your Tennessee Sports news, content, and coverage: Online: www.RockyTopInsider.com Twitter:…

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Tennessee Baseball National Championship Reaction – What’s Next? | Tre Poteat Commits to Josh Heupel 30:00

23d ago30:00

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It’s been a few days since Tennessee baseball won the first national championship in program history. What are they saying about Tony Vitello, Christian Moore, Dylan Dreiling and the Vols? What’s next for Tennessee baseball in the transfer portal and MLB Draft? Can this team repeat in 2025? Tre Poteat is the latest football commitment for Josh Heup…

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Tennessee Wins The College World Series National Championship, CFB 2025 Blue Chip Ratio Release Reactions, Top 10 College Football Stadium Environments & With Matt Green 1:03:50

20d ago1:03:50

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Chase Thomas is the Sports Renaissance Man, Atlanta Sports Guy & VFL. On today's program, Chase is joined by fellow University of North Georgia alumni Matt Green to talk about Tennessee winning the College World Series National Championship, Georgia and Florida leaving Jacksonville sooner rather than later, the Dawgs adding 5-star Isaiah Gibson, EA…

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The Tennessee Vols are NATIONAL CHAMPIONS! Tony Vitello wins the College World Series! 31:32

24d ago31:32

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Tennessee baseball sits atop the college baseball mountain as national champions following the epic 6-5 win over Texas A&M in Game 3 of the College World Series on Monday night It’s the first national title in program history and the first ‘team’ national championship for Tennessee (all sorts) since 2009. How did Tony Vitello, Zander Sechrist, Chri…

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Can Tony Vitello, Chistian Moore and Tennessee Baseball win the National Title? | Charles House Commits 29:15

26d ago29:15

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Tennessee baseball, coached by Tony Vitello and led by Christian Moore, Blake Burke and many other stars, play for a national championship Monday night. What needs to happen for Tennessee to defeat Tex A&M in Game 3 of the College World Series Finals? How long does Zander Sechrist need to go on the mound in his start? Who, outside of Dylan Dreiling…

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Tennessee vs. Alabama Battle For SEC Hoops Supremacy, CBB Transfer Portal Winners & Losers + March Madness Lessons With Will Warren 1:10:19

24d ago1:10:19

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Chase Thomas is the Sports Renaissance Man, Atlanta Sports Guy & VFL. On today's program, Chase is joined by CBB writer Will Warren to talk about who will be better between Tennessee and Alabama in college hoops next season, the differences between Chaz Lanier and Dalton Knecht, how the new transfer for the Vols will fit, what KenPom showed us last…

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Tennessee Football Recruiting: Nic Moore Commits to Josh Heupel, Center After Cooper Mays? 31:47

29d ago31:47

31:47

Tennessee football reeled in their 12th commit for the Class of 2025 in Jefferson County, Tenn. offensive lineman Nic Moore. What does the interior offensive lineman bring to the table and who could be next to join the class outside of top-targe and five-star David Sanders? Tony Vitello’s Tennessee baseball team is playing for a national championsh…

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CWS Finals Bound: Tennessee Baseball Two Wins Away From a National Championship 56:05

29d ago56:05

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Jack Foster and Ryan Schumpert are back to discuss everything they’ve seen in the Vols’ 3-0 start in Omaha and all the storylines heading into the College World Series Finals against Texas A&M. What are three reasons Tennessee will win it all? What are three reasons the Vols won’t? Plus, giving Zander Sechrist, Kirby Connell and Nate Snead their fl…

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Tennessee Football: James Pearce, Keenan Pili and Tim Banks Reasons Why Vols Defense will be Successful 28:22

30d ago28:22

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Tennessee football is expected to compete for a spot in the expanded 12-team College Football Playoffs in 2024. With five-star quarterback Nico Iamaleava, there’s reason for optimism on the offensive side of the football. Why will the Tennessee defense excel outside of James Pearce Jr.? We discuss on Thursday’s show and hear a conversation from Jos…

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Nobody Asked College Football Mailbag: Best Non QB Heisman 2025 Picks, Biggest Surprise HC Failures & Georgia's Undefeated Regular Season Streak With Matt Green 1:14:17

27d ago1:14:17

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Chase Thomas is the Sports Renaissance Man, Atlanta Sports Guy & VFL. On today's program, Chase is joined by fellow University of North Georgia alumni Matt Green to talk about Georgia and Tennessee battling for same blue-chip recruits in the 2025 recruiting class, the Big 12 sponsorship hysteria, 5-star quarterback histories, if another team will e…

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