Jack Foster and Ryan Schumpert are back with another RTI Diamond Pass podcast to discuss the top takeaways from Tennessee baseball's series sweep of Hofstra in Knoxville to open the season. 
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0:00 Intro 
4:00 Pitching takeaways 
20:24 Freshmen impress offensively 
28:55 More offense & position battle takeaways 
40:08 Schedule notes
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On this week's episode of RTI: Press Pass, Ryan and (a flu-ridden) Ric are breaking down Kentucky's win over Tennessee and what's next for U.T. basketball as they battle some inconsistent play with just six games remaining in the regular season. Download and subscribe TODAY!
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Jack Foster and Ryan Schumpert are back to break down the latest in the Tennessee baseball world, including Alberto Osuna's eligibility concerns, Marcus Phillips being named the day two starter, who could start at first base and more. 
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It's almost time for baseball season in Knoxville as hosts Jack Foster and Ryan Schumpert are bringing you the first edition of the RTI Baseball Podcast of 2025. The guys tell you everything you need to know about this team, including a full roster breakdown, who will be in the starting rotation, the bullpen pecking order, which positions are up in the air, lineup predictions and more. Towards the end, the guys discuss the big-picture topics for this season, including superlatives such as breakouts & sleepers, before ending with a bold prediction for the season. It's a HUGE episode... download and subscribe TODAY!
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0:00 Intro
1:53 Preseason Polls & Schedule Thoughts, Renovations Update
8:55 Injuries & Absences
12:39 Notable Newcomers
16:30 Weekend Rotation & Bullpen Pecking Order
31:35 Infield & Outfield starters, notable competitions
53:09 Lineup, batting order, DH candidates
1:01:38 Superlatives
1:16:10 Is this an Omaha team?
1:20:07 How to avoid early 2023 again
1:25:00 Bold Predictions
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Check out the latest episode of the RTI: Press Pass podcast as hosts Jack Foster, Ryan Schumpert, and Ric Butler are breaking down the latest news and notes in Tennessee Athletics. The guys start the show with a look at Tennessee transfer Sam Pendleton before moving into a full deep dive into Ryan's 2025 depth chart predictions. The guys close the show with some basketball talk as they discuss the Vols' crossroad sink-or-swim game against Florida this weekend. All that and more, download and subscribe TODAY!
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The RTI: Press Pass is back with a full house once again as Jack Foster, Ryan Schumpert, and Ric Butler are breaking down the latest news around Tennessee Athletics. The guys start the show talking about the latest news around Tennessee football including the addition of Star Thomas, the Vols' future odds for the national championship, scheduling notes, and more. After the football talk, the guys move into some basketball conversation breaking down Tennessee's win over Mississippi State and what lies ahead for the Vols with a matchup against No. 1 Auburn on Saturday night. It's a fun episode today so download and subscribe TODAY!
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Check out the all-new episode of the RTI: Press Pass podcast as hosts Ryan Schumpert and Ric Butler are breaking down a ton in the world of Tennessee Athletics. The guys start the show by talking about the news of Mike Keith as the next Voice of the Vols before moving into some football notes on Jermod McCoy, the transfer portal, James Pearce Jr., and the Vols' LEO room. Ryan and Ric then close the show with a look at Tennessee Basketball's win over Georgia and their thoughts on the Vols through the first four SEC games. It's a big episode today so download and subscribe!
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Check out the RTI Instant Reaction show as Ric Butler and Ryan Schumpert are breaking down the Vols' gutsy 74-70 win over Texas on Saturday night in Austin. Plus a BIG announcement from Rocky Top Insider for Sunday, Jan. 12. Download and subscribe TODAY!
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Check out the latest episode of the RTI: Press Pass as Ryan Schumpert, Jack Foster, and Ric Butler are back talking Tennessee Athletics. The guys start the show by talking about Tennessee's latest activity in the transfer portal and where the Vols still need to acquire talent moving forward. The guys then flip to some Tennessee basketball conversation and break down the Vols' huge loss to Florida on Tuesday night and what's next for the team with a road trip to Texas on the horizon. Download and subscribe TODAY!
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Check out the latest episode of the RTI: Press Pass podcast as hosts Ric Butler and Ryan Schumpert are breaking down No. 1 Tennessee's 13-0 start through the pre-conference slate. The guys talk about the impact of Tennessee's impressive portal class, the leadership from the Vols' seniors, Chaz Lanier and Jordan Gainey's scoring ability, and much more. Ric and Ryan then get into a quick look at the SEC slate before Tennessee opens up conference play against Arkansas this Saturday afternoon in Knoxville, TN. It's a BIG basketball episode today so download and subscribe to the Press Pass so you don't miss anything!
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