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In this special edition of the RTI Podcast, we interviewed Mike Gillespie of ABC Columbia and 107.5 The Game to discuss Tennessee’s opponent this week, the South Carolina Gamecocks. Just how banged up is starting quarterback Ryan Hilinski, and how big will Rico Dowdle’s absence be for the game? What’s South Carolina’s mentality like coming off a loss to Florida? Just how good is that Gamecock defense? We discuss all that and more.

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In this episode of the RTI & VR2 Recruiting Podcast, managing editor Nathanael Rutherford hosted along with Brandon Martin of Vol Recruiting Reports to discuss the Vols’ huge recruiting success over the last day. In football, Tennessee picked up commitments from a trio of defenders from Whitehaven High School in Memphis. What do those recruits bring to UT’s 2020 class? Could the Vols add another commit from Memphis this weekend? Plus, what happened with Tennessee and Arik Gilbert? They also discuss the Vols’ big addition in men’s basketball, five-star Jaden Springer.

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In this episode of the RTI Podcast, managing editor Nathanael Rutherford and staff writer Ben McKee talk about as much of the controversy from Saturday’s Tennessee vs. Alabama game as they possibly can in one podcast. How bad was the officiating in the game, and did it cost UT a chance to win? What do they make of the now-infamous “facemask pull” by Jeremy Pruitt with Jarrett Guarantano? At quarterback, if Brian Maurer can’t play against South Carolina, what should Tennessee’s plan be?

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In the latest episode of the RTI Show, managing editor Nathanael Rutherford and guest host Aby Goodman again discuss the Vols’ quarterback situation. Should Tennessee keep Brian Maurer on the bench for the Alabama game this weekend to keep him healthy for the stretch run? Is Maurer UT’s only hope at quarterback for the remainder of the season, or can Jarrett Guarantano provide some relief like he did against Mississippi State?

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In this episode of the RTI Podcast, managing editor Nathanael Rutherford and RTI contributor Robert Hughes discuss the Vols’ much-needed victory over Mississippi State. Is the narrative about the play-calling being more conservative once Jarrett Guarantano entered the game being overblown? How much does this win change the outlook for the rest of the Vols’ 2019 season?

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In this episode of the RTI Podcast, managing editor Nathanael Rutherford and staff writer Ben McKee take a look at Tennessee’s contest with Mississippi State on Saturday. Will better quarterback play guarantee the Vols a victory? We all know this is a must-win, but is this Jeremy Pruitt’s most important game of his Tennessee tenure so far? Plus, what’s the deal with J.J. Peterson? And should fans be concerned about Eric Gray’s dwindling usage?

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In this episode of the RTI Podcast, managing editor Nathanael Rutherford and staff writer Ben McKee ask the question: Was Saturday’s game against Georgia a “moral victory” for the Vols? Plus, what did we make of Brian Maurer’s play? Would the Vols be 3-2 on the season if he started in Week 1? And what are fair expectations for him and Tennessee’s offense the rest of the season now?

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In this episode of the RTI Podcast, managing editor Nathanael Rutherford and staff writer Ben McKee give their initial thoughts of the men’s basketball team after their first practice and discuss the football team’s match-up with No. 3 Georgia this upcoming weekend. Who stood out from the Vols’ first basketball practice of the preseason? In football, what do we think happens at quarterback for Tennessee? What other things are we watching for during the game? Plus, has the “youth movement” already happened for the football 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 Vol Recruiting Reports to discuss the latest in Tennessee’s recruiting efforts. What are the odds the Vols can land the Whitehaven trio of Bryson Eason, Martavius French, and Tamarion McDonald? Are the Vols still in a good spot with Len’neth Whitehead? Plus, is Tennessee in contention for Jacolbe Cowan, the four-star DE who is announcing his commitment on Friday? We also answered several listener questions about Tennessee recruiting.

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In this episode of the RTI Podcast, managing editor Nathanael Rutherford and staff writer Ben McKee look beyond Tennessee’s match-ups with Georgia and Alabama for a moment to examine the rest of the Vols’ 2019 schedule. Which remaining games are the most winnable for Tennessee the rest of this season, and which ones are the Vols the least likely to win? Can Tennessee still turn around this season and close on a high note?

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