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On this week's episode of the RTI: Diamond Pass, hosts Jack Foster and Ryan Schumpert are breaking down what went wrong for Tennessee baseball in the Kentucky series loss and if it's time to hit the panic button. Download and subscribe TODAY!
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0:25 Intro
1:30 Offensive struggles sank Tennessee
5:53 Dean Curley's bounce-back weekend
9:03 The concerns with the bottom of the lineup
14:11 Cannon Peebles' big Friday
16:09 Outlook for the rest of the season
33:09 Teams continue to run on Phillips at will
30:25 Should Tegan Kuhns still be the guy on Sunday?
33:03 Bullpen thoughts
39:20 What would be a successful next two weeks?
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RTI's Jack Foster and Ryan Schumpert are back to look at the state of Tennessee baseball halfway through SEC play. Should there be worry in regards to the bullpen? What should AJ Russell's role be moving forward? What is the best infield combination? Plus, looking at the tremendous performances from Liam Doyle and Andrew Fischer in Ole Miss, as well as the stock of Brayden Krenzel, Tanner Franklin, Dean Curley, Chris Newstrom and more. | RTI Diamond Pass
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0:25 Intro
1:56 Liam Doyle is unbelievable
8:40 Thoughts on Marcus Phillips
12:42 Tegan Kuhns was better
19:45 What will AJ Russell's role be?
25:15 Thoughts on Behnke & Arvidson
29:25 Should Dean Curley remain at the leadoff spot?
37:40 Hats off to Andrew Fischer
40:55 Sound the alarm on the defense?
47:05 Expect rotation at a couple spots
51:05 Kentucky prediction
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Check out the latest episode of the RTI: Press Pass podcast as hosts Ric Butler and Ryan Schumpert are breaking down the first two transfer portal additions for Tennessee Baseball in the wake of the Houston loss. The guys talk about what Ja'Kobi Gillespie brings to the table from Maryland, how Jaylen Carey's physicality will pivot Tennessee's playstyle, and the Vols' rotation of big men with the return of JP Estrella from injury. All that and more! Download and subscribe TODAY!
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0:25 Intro/Housekeeping 
6:00 Initial Thoughts on Tennessee's Portal Needs
7:45 Ja'Kobi Gillespie Breakdown
18:55 Jaylen Carey Breakdown
30:25 What's Next For Tennessee
30:50 Vols' Rotation of Bigs Outlook
37:45 March Madness/Kim Caldwell/Outro
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Check out the latest episode of the RTI: Diamond Pass as hosts Jack Foster and Ryan Schumpert are back to discuss what happened in Tennessee baseball's series loss to Texas A&M. The Vols no-hit the Aggies in game one but proceeded to give up 26 runs including 11 homers. The guys break down what went wrong in a disastrous doubleheader while also giving Liam Doyle his flowers for Friday's great performance.
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0:25 Intro
5:05 Pitching thoughts from game two loss
12:30 Pitching thoughts from game three loss
26:28 Offensive Takeaways
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The RTI: Diamond Pass is BACK as Jack Foster and Ryan Schumpert are looking at THREE big questions for Tennessee baseball nine games into SEC play. What should Tennessee do with AJ Russell? Are Ariel Antigua and Dalton Bargo everyday starters now, no matter what? Plus, examining Dean Curley in the leadoff spot, Hunter Ensley's hot streak, and more. It's a BIG episode, so download and subscribe TODAY!
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0:25 - Intro
3:18 - Q1: What should Tennessee do with AJ Russell?
12:28 - Q2: Should Ariel Antigua start EVERY game even when Kilen comes back?
24:07 - Q3: Is Dalton Bargo a lineup staple now?
31:09 - Thoughts on Hunter Ensley & Dean Curley
37:35 - Coming up...
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Check out the RTI: Reaction show as Ryan and Ric are breaking down Tennessee's 78-65 win over Kentucky in the Sweet 16 on Friday night in Indianapolis.
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Check out the latest episode of the RTI: Press Pass as Ryan Schumpert and Ric Butler are previewing Tennessee's Sweet 16 rivalry matchup on Friday night in Indianapolis. The guys talk about the previous meetings between the two teams, keys to the game for this weekend, and much more. Download and subscribe TODAY!
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Pancakes & Bacon Podcast (Apple/Spotify/Amazon): VFL Kyler Kerbyson and Reed Bacon

RTI's Jack Foster and Ryan Schumpert are back to discuss all the big takeaways from Tennessee baseball's series win over Alabama in Tuscaloosa. The guys start with how Tennessee's pitching staff performed on the weekend, including Liam Doyle's eventful start, Nate Snead's extended relief outing and great appearances from freshmen Tegan Kuhns and Brayden Krenzel. Additionally, the guys talk the big weekends from Dalton Bargo and Ariel Antigua, and how they help fill Gavin Kilen's void while he is sidelined with a hamstring injury.
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Listen as RTI’s Ric Butler and Ryan Schumpert break down their thoughts on Tennessee’s 67-58 win over UCLA in the second round of the NCAA Tournament on Saturday night in Lexington, KY. More on RockyTopInsider.com
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Pancakes & Bacon Podcast (Apple/Spotify/Amazon): VFL Kyler Kerbyson and Reed Bacon

Check out the latest episode of the RTI: Press Pass as hosts Ryan and Ric are breaking down their reactions to Tennessee's first round win over Wofford in the NCAA March Madness Tournament on Thursday in Lexington. Stay tuned to www.RockyTopInsider.com for more postseason coverage. Download and subscribe TODAY!
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Pancakes & Bacon Podcast (Apple/Spotify/Amazon): VFL Kyler Kerbyson and Reed Bacon