The Checkerboard Network

The Checkerboard Network

By Alec Stackley, Logan ThompsonSports
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The Checkerboard Network episodes

  • 086 - The Vols Lose the Battle of Orange

    The Vols fall against the Longhorns. Logan and Alec break down everything from the Tennessee vs. Texas matchup.


    The Vols faced Texas in one of the biggest games of the season, and there is plenty to discuss. From Tennessee football’s offensive struggles  and the defense’s battle against Texas to the quarterback play, key moments, and decisions that shaped the game, we’re breaking it all down.


    In this episode of The Checkerboard Network, we react to the Tennessee vs. Texas game and discuss what we learned about Josh Heupel, the Tennessee Volunteers, and their outlook for the rest of the SEC season as we continue to learn more about this team!


    Was this the game that showed what Tennessee can be this season? Let us know your biggest takeaway from Tennessee vs. Texas in the comments.


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    1 hr 1 min
  • 085 - The Battle FOR UT

    Tennessee Vols vs Texas Longhorns is finally here. The Tennessee football team faces Texas in a massive SEC matchup at Neyland Stadium, and the Vols will need to win in key statistical areas to pull off the victory.


    In this episode, we break down the Tennessee vs Texas matchup, the stats Tennessee needs to win, the biggest keys to the game, the most important matchups, and our predictions for the final score.


    Can Tennessee beat Texas? What does Tennessee need to do statistically to win?


    Drop your Tennessee vs Texas score prediction in the comments.

    48 min
  • WELCOME TO THE SHOW

    Welcome! If you are listening, you must be new! We are just two dudes talking Vols. We will not talk anything else! Join us twice a week, on Sundays and in the midweek, as we discuss all that is happening for the Big Orange!

    4 min
  • 084 - How Ready are the Vols for SEC play?

    Was the Kennesaw State game actually a good performance from Tennessee — or did the Vols leave us with more questions than answers?


    Alec and Logan break down the Tennessee Vols vs. Kennesaw State matchup, giving their biggest likes, dislikes, and takeaways from the game. They’ll also hand out the Checker Balls to the best performers on both sides of the football. Then comes the bigger question: Is Tennessee actually ready for what’s coming in the SEC?


    The SEC appears to be wide open, but being in the conversation and actually taking advantage of the opportunity are two very different things. What does Tennessee need to keep doing? What needs to change? And are the Vols showing enough right now to make a legitimate push in the SEC?


    In this episode:

    • Tennessee vs. Kennesaw State: biggest takeaways
    • What the Vols did right
    • What Tennessee needs to fix
    • Biggest concerns coming out of the game
    • Checker Balls: best Vols performers
    • Is the SEC really wide open?
    • Is Tennessee ready to take advantage?
    • What needs to stay the same?
    • What needs to change?
    • How high can Tennessee realistically climb in the SEC?


    Tennessee fans — where do you stand? Are the Vols ready, or are we overlooking some major problems?

    Drop your take in the comments.

    57 min
  • 083 - Will the Vols Outwit the Owls? Neyland 865??

    Logan and Alec are back to break down everything surrounding Tennessee’s upcoming matchup with the Kennesaw State Owls. The two discuss how they would approach the game if they were calling the shots, including how they would manage the starters, what they want to see from the offense and defense, and what would make the game a successful night for the Vols.


    They also dive into the newly released 865 Neyland renderings and what the massive entertainment district could mean for Tennessee, Neyland Stadium, and the overall game-day experience. Logan and Alec break down the new vision, discuss what stands out, and debate what they like — and what they still have questions about.


    It’s a full episode of Tennessee football, Neyland Stadium, and plenty of opinions from the guys behind The Checkerboard Network.

    47 min
  • 082 - The Vols Exterminate the Yellow Jackets

    he Vols went down to Georgia and took care of some yellow jackets! Tennessee beats Georgia Tech 45-24 to cover the spread. This game was not free of issues, but there were also plenty of positive signs. Alec and Logan discuss both sides and give our their Checker Balls for this week!

    54 min
  • 081 - Will The Vols be Stung by Georgia Tech?

    The Vols are headed to Atlanta for a showdown with Georgia Tech — but how concerned should Tennessee fans really be?

    Alec and Logan break down everything you need to know heading into Tennessee vs. Georgia Tech, including the biggest matchups, potential problems for the Vols, where Tennessee has the advantage, and what it will take to come away with a win.

    Are the Vols ready for the challenge, or is Georgia Tech a bigger threat than people realize?


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    44 min
  • 080 - (Over)reactions to Furman

    Alec and Logan discuss the Tennessee Volunteer’s WIN against Furman - things they liked and did not like. They also highlight two players that deserve the inaugural CHECKER ball. Join the conversation now!

    45 min
  • 078 - RECORD PREDICTIONS!!

    ITS GAME WEEK!! That means it’s time to lock in our predictions for the year. Alec and Logan go game by game to determine what each thinks the final record will be for this years Vols team. Let us know what you think the Tennessee Vols football team will do this year!

    1 hr 14 min

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