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Jack Foster and Ryan Schumpert are back to discuss everything they’ve seen from Tennessee baseball in its series win over Vanderbilt in Nashville. The pitching was steady as Nate Snead continues to display his versatility. While the offense had a poor performance Sunday, they did what they needed to on Friday and Saturday. But, the DH problem still isn’t solved… could we see a BIG change in Tennessee’s lineup to solve it? Plus, Ryan lays out how Tennessee can outright win the SEC if everything falls their way this weekend. Download and subscribe today!
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Jack Foster and Ryan Schumpert are back to discuss everything they’ve seen from Tennessee baseball in the past five games, including a series win over Florida, a midweek loss and a midweek scare. The Vols are the new No. 1 team in the country, but it feels different than it did in 2022… The pitching remains steady, but now there’s a black hole in the lineup. What should Tony Vitello do to try and fix it? Plus, thoughts on Dean Curley’s consistency, AJ Causey’s dominance, Nate Snead’s bounceback, Aaron Combs and Dylan Dreiling’s clutchness and more as the two talk all the major Tennessee baseball storylines heading into a big weekend series at Vanderbilt.
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On this week's episode of the RTI: Press Pass, hosts Ric Butler and Ryan Schumpert are breaking down all of the latest news around Vol Hoops' newest transfer additions in Felix Okpara and Igor Milicic Jr. The guys talk about the strengths of both players, how they mesh with the guys Tennessee has, what they did before committing to Tennessee, and what's next/left for the Vols in the transfer portal. Ric and Ryan then get into some NFL Draft talk and give their reactions to Tennessee's trio of selected players, including Joe Milton's fit in New England with VFL Jerod Mayo. The guys then close the show with a quick mention of Tennessee football's latest portal departure. All that and more on the RTI: Press Pass!
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On this week's episode of the RTI: Press Pass, Jack and Ryan are back to discuss Tennessee baseball’s series sweep over Missouri in Knoxville. Tennessee’s pitching staff arguably had its best weekend yet. Has Tennessee’s ceiling changed due to the growing depth of the pitching staff? Kirby Connell and AJ Causey were great, but don’t gloss over what Drew Beam and Aaron Combs did. Plus, CMo continues to rake, Blake Burke had a historic streak get broken, and the defense put on a show in game two. Finally, Jack and Ryan take a look at the upcoming Florida series and more. Download and subscribe today!
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On this week's episode of the RTI: Press Pass podcast, hosts Jack Foster and Ryan Schumpert are back to break down Tennessee baseball’s series win at Kentucky and talk about how the Vols’ performance changes their ceiling this season. Christian Moore was the MVP, and Aaron Combs provided another huge relief performance. Plus, what role could Marcus Phillips and Colby Backus have moving forward? Finally, Jack and Ryan end by discussing the upcoming Missouri series. Download and subscribe today!
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On this week's episode of RTI: Press Pass, Jack Foster and Ryan Schumpert are back to discuss all they’ve seen from Tennessee baseball’s series sweep over LSU and midweek win over Bellarmine. Are all pitching concerns subsided? What pitching rotation allows the team to reach its ceiling? What should the expectation be this weekend at No. 3 Kentucky? Aaron Combs’ past two appearances have been highly encouraging, and Andrew Behnke’s return could mean big things. Plus, Reese Chapman continues to impress, Blake Burke continues to rake and break records, and Billy Amick had an emphatic return. Download and subscribe TODAY!
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Check out the latest episode of the RTI: Press Pass as hosts Ric Butler and Ryan Schumpert are breaking down the madness of the transfer portal! The guys start the show by talking about Tennessee Basketball's addition of Darlinstone Dubar from the portal and hit some of the crazier stories from the college basketball world this past week. Ric and Ryan then close down the show by talking about Elijah Herring's departure into the portal, what Tennessee's linebacker room looks like, and what the Vols might be looking to add through the portal. Download and subscribe today!
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On this week's episode of RTI: Press Pass, hosts Jack Foster and Ryan Schumpert are back to discuss all they’ve seen from Tennessee baseball in the past four games. Who should Tony Vitello start on the mound Friday against LSU? Should Drew Beam be moved to Friday? Is this the best offense in the Tony Vitello era? What is the most optimal lineup offensively? All that and more in the most recent Rocky Top Insider Press Pass baseball podcast. Download and subscribe today!
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Welcome back into the RTI: Press Pass Baseball Edition as hosts Jack Foster and Ryan Schumpert are here again to break down Tennessee baseball’s series win over Georgia in Lindsey Nelson Stadium and discuss their thoughts on the team moving forward. How important will Kirby Connell be this season? Cause for concern after Causey and Beam’s outings? How about Zander Sechrist! Plus, Kavares Tears and Dylan Dreiling continue to rake, Dalton Bargo is BACK, and what to make of outfield + catcher rotations. Download and subscribe TODAY!
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Basketball recap starts at 7:00
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Welcome back to another episode of the RTI: Press Pass as hosts Ric Butler and Ryan Schumpert are back in Knoxville to wrap up the Tennessee basketball season after trips to Nashville, Charlotte, and Detroit. The guys start the show with an NCAA tournament breakdown and talk about Tennessee's four games being representative of the season as a whole. The guys then move into some broad thoughts on the season before individually detailing the senior's legacy on their way out the door and the impact that Dalton Knecht had. Ric and Ryan close down the show with a look into what's next for the future of Tennessee basketball. Download and subscribe today!
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Pancakes & Bacon Podcast (Apple/Spotify/Amazon): VFL Kyler Kerbyson and Reed Bacon