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In this episode of the RTI Podcast, managing editor Nathanael Rutherford and staff writer Ben McKee discuss why it’s not time to start really worrying about the Vols’ basketball team just yet. What’s the real issue behind why Tennessee has played so poorly lately? What do a trio of Vol players need to do to get out of their slumps? They also look at a big injury to a key player for Kentucky and the Vols’ chances of winning their final five games of the regular season.

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In this episode of the RTI Podcast, managing editor Nathanael Rutherford and staff writer Ben McKee discuss their thoughts on the No. 1 Vols’ huge match-up with No. 5 Kentucky on Saturday in Lexington. Is this game bigger than the Tennessee-Memphis game back in 2008? Who will be the X-factor for both teams? How will the Vols respond to playing in Rupp Arena this year? Will Kentucky bounce back after their loss to LSU? We also interview Derek Terry of CatsPause.com, Kentucky’s 247Sports affiliate site, about the Wildcats and what Tennessee fans should expect from them.

The RTI Podcast comes out every twice every week. You can subscribe to the podcast in iTunes here!

In this episode of the RTI Podcast, managing editor Nathanael Rutherford and staff writer Ben McKee discuss the controversial ending of the Kentucky-LSU game on Tuesday night. Was that goaltending by the Tigers on the game-winning shot? Did Kentucky commit an infraction on the first shot? And does that loss help or hurt the Vols when they take on the Wildcats on Saturday? They also discuss the recent coaching moves by Jeremy Pruitt in football and how big of an impact on the field and on the recruiting trail they’ll have.

The RTI Podcast comes out every twice every week. You can subscribe to the podcast in iTunes here!

In this episode of the RTI Podcast, managing editor Nathanael Rutherford and staff writer Ben McKee discuss the Vols’ 2019 signing class in-depth. Where did Tennessee make the biggest improvement on their roster with their additions in the 2019 class? In what one area did this class come up short? Who are the potential hidden gems in the class? They also discuss the latest coaching changes to Jeremy Pruitt’s staff that were reported on Friday afternoon.

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In this episode of the RTI Podcast, managing editor Nathanael Rutherford and staff writer Ben McKee have an honest conversation about in-state recruiting in the 2019 cycle. Did Tennessee’s coaches mishandle the in-state class of 2019? Or is it more complex than that? Did the Vols strike out on a lot of in-state targets, or were there other factors involved? They also look ahead at the 2020 class of in-state prospects and talk about why that class will probably have more Vol signees in it. They also preview Tennessee’s National Signing Day on Wednesday.

The RTI Podcast comes out every twice every week. You can subscribe to the podcast in iTunes here!

In this episode of the RTI Podcast, managing editor Nathanael Rutherford and staff writer Ben McKee discuss why Jeremy Pruitt should look at what Rick Barnes has done with Tennessee’s basketball program and take notes. UT’s men’s team was in a very similar situation two years ago to where Pruitt’s football program is right now. What’s the biggest lesson Pruitt can learn from Barnes and his team? They also discuss whether or not Admiral Schofield is an SEC villain. If Schofield was on another team, would Vol fans dislike him?

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In this episode of the RTI Podcast, managing editor Nathanael Rutherford and staff writer Ben McKee look at No. 1 Tennessee’s dominating win over South Carolina in basketball. What was the most encouraging thing to take away from that game? They also look at the Vols’ upcoming schedule and debate whether or not Tennessee will lose again before they take on No. 7 Kentucky on the road in Lexington in a couple weeks. Will this team play their way into a No. 1 seed come March?

The RTI Podcast comes out every twice every week. You can subscribe to the podcast in iTunes here!

In this episode of the RTI Podcast, managing editor Nathanael Rutherford and staff writer Ben McKee look at how unpredictable it was just a few years ago that Tennessee’s men’s basketball team is No. 1 in college basketball now. What’s the most unbelievable part of the Vols’ rise to No. 1 in the AP Poll this week? They also discuss their favorite moment of the 2018-19 season thus far. We also spoke with former Vol basketball player Kevin Punter about his relationship with Rick Barnes, his thoughts on this year’s team, what he’s up to now, and more.

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The podcast comes out every Tuesday and Thursday during the season, and you can subscribe to the podcast in iTunes here!

In this episode of the RTI Podcast, managing editor Nathanael Rutherford and staff writer Ben McKee discuss the incredible start Tennessee’s men’s basketball team has gotten off to. What exactly is the Vols’ weakness? Do you believe the Vols should be No. 1 or care about them being the No. 1 team in the country? We also spoke with former Vol Fred White about his teammate, Tee Martin, returning to Tennessee. What’s the truth behind the previous attempts to bring Tee “home?” What kind of impact will he have on UT’s roster?

The RTI Podcast comes out every twice every week. You can subscribe to the podcast in iTunes here!

In this episode of the RTI Podcast, managing editor Nathanael Rutherford and staff writer Ben McKee discuss the hiring of former Vol quarterback and former USC offensive coordinator Tee Martin to Jeremy Pruitt’s staff at Tennessee. Did the Vols hit another potential home run with the hiring of Martin? How will this affect UT’s recruiting? They also look at Jauan Jennings’ decision to come back to Tennessee in 2019, two Vols entering the transfer portal, and more.

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The podcast comes out every Tuesday and Thursday during the season, and you can subscribe to the podcast in iTunes here!