RTI Press Pass

In this episode of the RTI Podcast, managing editor Nathanael Rutherford and staff writer Ben McKee discuss what are fair expectations for the Vols’ offense in 2019 under Jim Chaney. How much improvement should fans actually expect in UT’s first year under Chaney’s play-calling? What about the quarterback position? We also spoke to Adam McClintock of CFB Matrix about why Chaney is a better fit for what Jeremy Pruitt wants to do than Tyson Helton was. How has Chaney graded out as an OC according to McClintock’s analytics?

The RTI Podcast comes out every Tuesday and Thursday during the football season. 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 big news that Tennessee is reportedly bringing in Jim Chaney as their new offensive coordinator. What’s their reaction to the news? How does this affect the Vols on the recruiting trail? Will there be more moves made on Tennessee’s coaching staff? They discuss that and much 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 talk about why the Vols’ search for an offensive coordinator has taken so long and why it’s so frustrating. When is “too long” for the search to go on? Is it time to start worrying now, or is that still down the road? They also put the search into context and discuss why the Vols might be having trouble making a hire. They also discuss more positive things regarding UT football such as recruiting and the development of the roster.

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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 contributor Aby Goodman take a look back at the 2018 season and give a full report card on Jeremy Pruitt’s first year as head coach. How did he perform on the field, on the recruiting trail, and off the field? They also discuss the latest rumblings around the Vols’ offensive coordinator search. Is Tennessee waiting on the NFL season to end? Or will they hire someone from the college ranks after this weekend of bowl games?

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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 look at the Vols’ 2019 early signing class. Did Tennessee address their needs in the early class? Why are fans upset with the Vols’ class? They also discussed Pruitt’s comments about an offensive coordinator being “overrated” and whether or not he was taken out of context or should’ve said what he said differently. They also discuss another recruit trolling Vol fans by putting on the UT hat and then tossing it aside.

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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 where Jeremy Pruitt is likely to look after yet another reset in the ongoing offensive coordinator search. Will Tennessee look to the NFL? Or will there be some shakeups in college football after the early signing period is over that could affect things? They also give a preview of the basketball Vols’ match-up with Memphis this Saturday.

The RTI Podcast comes out every Tuesday and Thursday during the football season. 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 the sky isn’t falling in Tennessee’s search for an offensive coordinator. There seems to be a growing sentiment that Jeremy Pruitt and Phillip Fulmer will botch this offensive coordinator hire, but is that fair? Plus, is Tennessee actually 95 percent of the way to hiring a new OC? They also give a preview of Tennessee’s early signing period plans in recruiting and look at some of the Vols’ main targets heading into next week.

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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!

Managing editor Nathanael Rutherford and staff writer Ben McKee hosted a special reaction podcast to discuss the No. 7 Vols’ upset victory over No. 1 Gonzaga in men’s basketball on Sunday.

Tennessee went over to Phoenix to take on the No. 1 team in the country, and they came away with their first win over the top-ranked team in college basketball since 2010. The Vols toppled Gonzaga 76-73 and helped head coach Rick Barnes earn his first victory over a No. 1 ranked team in his coaching career. Admiral Schofield totaled a career-high 30 points and hit the game-winning shot with 22 seconds remaining to lead the Vols past the Bulldogs.

How big of a win was this for UT’s basketball program? Where will the Vols end up in the AP Poll on Monday? Is Grant Williams in the conversation for National Player of the Year? They discuss that and more in this special podcast!

In this episode of the RTI Podcast, managing editor Nathanael Rutherford and staff writer Ben McKee discuss their thoughts on the news that Jeremy Pruitt will be interviewing Houston offensive coordinator Kendal Briles. What are their thoughts on all the off-field baggage Briles has? Is his prowess as an offensive play-caller worth bringing him on as OC? They also offer up their thoughts on some of the other major names tied to UT’s search. In basketball, they preview No. 7 Tennessee’s huge match-up with No. 1 Gonzaga on Sunday.

The RTI Podcast comes out every Tuesday and Thursday during the football season. 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 the state of Tennessee’s offensive coordinator search. Are we about to see the Vols officially move on from Hugh Freeze? If so, where do they turn? How has Mike Locksley’s decision to leave Alabama affected what Tennessee will do in their search? Is there another big name candidate out there for UT to hire if they don’t get Freeze?

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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!