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In this episode of the RTI Podcast, managing editor Nathanael Rutherford and staff writer Ben McKee discuss the big news of Arizona State transfer Uros Plavsic finally being ruled eligible for the Vols’ basketball team. How does this impact Tennessee’s roster, and what does Plavsic bring to the Vols? What are fair expectations for him early on? Does this addition make Tennessee a NCAA Tournament team?

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In this episode of the RTI & VR2 Recruiting Podcast, managing editor Nathanael Rutherford hosted along with Matt Ray and Brandon Martin of VR2 to discuss some big news with Tennessee football. The Vols are set to get former five-star lineman Cade Mays from Georgia as a transfer. How big of an impact is that, and how does that change Tennessee’s OL recruiting? Plus, what’s the latest on Jay Hardy and the Vols’ pursuit of the four-star Auburn commit? Will he be visiting UT soon? They also break down another transfer UT landed in Nebraska wide receiver Miles Jones and talk about the impact of Auburn’s offensive line coach stepping down from his position.

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In this episode of the RTI Podcast, managing editor Nathanael Rutherford and staff writer Ben McKee break down all the huge news surrounding Tennessee football over the last 24 hours. It looks like former five-star lineman Cade Mays is transferring from Georgia to Tennessee. What do we make of the move, and do we think Mays can gain immediate eligibility? Plus, Trey Smith is announcing his NFL decision on Thursday. What do we think he’ll announce? Tennessee also added another transfer and has a player transferring off the roster. They discuss those moves, too.

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Tennessee completed an improbable comeback in the 2020 TaxSlayer Gator Bowl, defeating Indiana 23-22 after trailing 22-9 midway through the fourth quarter. And we had plenty to discuss after the win.

Managing editor Nathanael Rutherford and staff writer Ben McKee co-hosted the RTI Post-Game Reaction Show in a podcast format to break down the Vols’ stunning victory over the Hoosiers on Thursday night. From the Vols’ inability to score touchdowns to Eric Gray’s phenomenal performance to the stout play of UT’s defense, they covered it all after Tennessee’s huge win.

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In this special edition of the RTI Podcast, we interviewed Jon Blau of The Herald-Times in Bloomington, Indiana about the Indiana Hoosiers, Tennessee’s opponent in the TaxSlayer Gator Bowl. We broke down the Hoosiers with Jon and asked him all about the Vols’ bowl opponent. Just how potent is Indiana’s offense, and what kind of quarterback is Peyton Ramsey? Is Indiana’s defense good enough to cover SEC athletes? What’s the one thing Indiana needs to do if they want to beat the Vols?

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In this episode of the RTI & VR2 Recruiting Podcast, managing editor Nathanael Rutherford hosted along with Matt Ray of VR2 to answer listener questions in a mailbag edition of the podcast. Will the Vols pursue any transfers this offseason? Which of UT’s current 2020 signees are likely to start at least five games this season? What role will Darion Williamson play? Will there be staff changes? Plus, we give you some early 2021 prospects to keep an eye on for the Vols.

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In this episode of the RTI & VR2 Recruiting Podcast, managing editor Nathanael Rutherford hosted along with Brandon Martin of VR2 to discuss the latest in Tennessee’s recruiting efforts. Where do things stand with 5-star Darnell Washington? Did he sign with Georgia like a lot of people assume, or are things less certain? Do the Vols still take Dee Beckwith in this class if they land Washington? Plus, what are the Vols’ biggest remaining positional needs in their 2020 class, and what would be a dream finish to the class?

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In this episode of the RTI & VR2 Recruiting Podcast, managing editor Nathanael Rutherford hosted along with Brandon Martin of VR2 to evaluate Tennessee’s 2020 early signing class and where the Vols will look moving forward. How many freshman starters did Tennessee sign in this class? How many of the 21 signees will have an immediate impact in 2020, and how many will likely redshirt? Who is the most underrated prospect in the Vols’ 2020 early signing class, and which two prospects are Nathanael and Brandon’s favorites? Plus, who will the Vols target between now and February? What positions are the biggest needs?

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In this episode of the RTI & VR2 Recruiting Podcast, managing editor Nathanael Rutherford hosted along with Matt Ray and Brandon Martin of VR2 to preview the early signing period for Tennessee. When are the Vols’ top targets set to announce, and what are Tennessee’s chances with each? How many new commits do we think UT lands on Wednesday? How big of news is it that both Darnell Washington and Jay Hardy are now waiting to sign after the early signing period?

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In this episode of the RTI & VR2 Recruiting Podcast, managing editor Nathanael Rutherford hosted along with Brandon Martin of VR2 to discuss the latest in Tennessee recruiting. The Vols lost a commit to Florida, but they gained another one a day later. What do we make of Tennessee’s newest commit, Doneiko Slaughter? And how big of a loss is Mordecai McDaniel? Plus, another Vol commit shuts down his recruitment, Tennessee looks to be in a good spot with a five-star target, and which prospects are takes right now and who could be on the outside looking in for UT’s class?

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