The Slice

Paxton Brooks's journey to playing SEC football began on the soccer pitch.  His transition to the gridiron eventually landed him as the No. 2 punter in the 2018 class. Since arriving on Tennessee's campus, Paxton has been a crucial member of the specialist unit, handling kickoff duties for four straight years. In this episode, Paxton gives an inside look into Coach Mike Ekeler's special teams meetings, why the specialist group should be mic'd up, and more. 

The Slice is all about the lives of Tennessee Football players and coaches. Take a deep dive into who the Vols are, how they got to Rocky Top, and what drives them to give their all for Tennessee every day. Not only do you get to hear about what is new with the Volunteers, but you get the inside scoop on the new era of Tennessee Football under Head Coach Josh Heupel. Like what you hear? Hit subscribe and leave us a review!

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Cedric Tillman is looking to make his mark on the 2021 Tennessee Volunteers as a leader and playmaker. The Las Vegas native came to Knoxville as only one of four Tennessee Football players to come from the state of Nevada. In his first two years at Tennessee, Cedric was mentored by VFLs Josh Palmer, Marquez Callaway, and Jauan Jennings. Now, he's looking to put those lessons in action as he helps lead the wideout group. 

The Slice is all about the lives of Tennessee Football players and coaches. Take a deep dive into who the Vols are, how they got to Rocky Top, and what drives them to give their all for Tennessee every day. Not only do you get to hear about what is new with the Volunteers, but you get the inside scoop on the new era of Tennessee Football under Head Coach Josh Heupel. Like what you hear? Hit subscribe and leave us a review!

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Sophomore running back Jabari Small grew up under the constant influence of SEC football. The Memphis native's dad and uncles were standout wide receivers at their respective schools, and Jabari now hopes to make his impact at Tennessee. Kasey and Jabari discuss the running back room, running backs coach Jerry Mack, and the new Tennessee offense under Josh Heupel. 

The Slice is all about the lives of Tennessee Football players and coaches. Take a deep dive into who the Vols are, how they got to Rocky Top, and what drives them to give their all for Tennessee every day. Not only do you get to hear about what is new with the Volunteers, but you get the inside scoop on the new era of Tennessee Football under Head Coach Josh Heupel. Like what you hear? Hit subscribe and leave us a review!

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LaTrell Bumphus grew up as a Tennessee fan in small-town West Tennessee. Now, he's living his dream as a Volunteer. In this episode, Kasey and the fifth-year defensive lineman talk about when football "clicked for him," recovering from injury, his role as a leader, and what's ahead for the Vols. 

The Slice is all about the lives of Tennessee Football players and coaches. Take a deep dive into who the Vols are, how they got to Rocky Top, and what drives them to give their all for Tennessee every day. Not only do you get to hear about what is new with the Volunteers, but you get the inside scoop on the new era of Tennessee Football under Head Coach Josh Heupel. Like what you hear? Hit subscribe and leave us a review!

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Senior Defensive Back Trevon Flowers grew up in Atlanta, and until his senior year of high school, he was committed to play college baseball. A change of heart led him to Rocky Top, where last season he ranked second on the team in tackles. This spring has given Trevon a chance to step up as a leader, grow as a person, and embrace change. Hear more about his journey in this week's episode of The Slice. 

The Slice is all about the lives of Tennessee Football players and coaches. Take a deep dive into who the Vols are, how they got to Rocky Top, and what drives them to give their all for Tennessee every day. Not only do you get to hear about what is new with the Volunteers, but you get the inside scoop on the new era of Tennessee Football under Head Coach Josh Heupel. Like what you hear? Hit subscribe and leave us a review!

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With spring practice behind him, Jacob Warren is continuing to work on his game and leadership skills ahead of the 2021 season. The redshirt junior appeared in all 10 games during the 2020 season, and started to see more action towards the end of the season, where he recorded his first career touchdown after a 33-yard catch and run versus Texas A&M. In this episode, Jacob talks about his versatility as a tight end, how he fits into Coach Heupel's explosive offense, and how the off season has prepared him to take on a bigger leadership role.

The Slice is all about the lives of Tennessee Football players and coaches. Take a deep dive into who the Vols are, how they got to Rocky Top, and what drives them to give their all for Tennessee every day. Not only do you get to hear about what is new with the Volunteers, but you get the inside scoop on the new era of Tennessee Football under Head Coach Josh Heupel. Like what you hear? Hit subscribe and leave us a review!

Support for The Slice is provided by First Horizon: The Official Bank of the Vols. 

Veteran defensive back Theo Jackson is working to grow as a leader under new head coach Josh Heupel. Theo, who has played in 44 games and made 12 starts throughout his career, finished the 2020 season with 31 tackles, including a career high 10 tackles, and recovered his first career fumble against Alabama. For his final season on Rocky Top, the Nashville native will play for Coach Martinez, who originally recruited Jackson to Tennessee in high school. You'll also get to hear about spring practice and the fun Theo and his teammates are having under the new staff.

Graduate transfer wide receiver and return specialist Velus Jones Jr. is taking advantage of his free year of eligibility and is ready for his second season as a Vol. Velus finished the 2020 season ranking top three in receptions, receiving yards, receiving touchdowns, and finished first in kickoff return yards for the Vols. Not only did he put up numbers for Tennessee, but he became a leader and used his experience to help Tennessee's young group of wideouts. This season, Jones Jr. is looking to continue to grow as a leader and compete in Coach Heupel's offense, which he describes as "a wide receiver's dream."

Tim Banks boasts over 14 years of experience as an FBS defensive coordinator, and he's planning to bring an aggressive defense to Rocky Top. In this episode, Coach Banks and Kasey dive into the philosophies that guide his coaching, growing up in Detroit, being coached by current Tennessee secondary coach Willie Martinez in college, and his path to Knoxville. 

Alex Golesh begins his first year on Rocky Top as Tennessee’s offensive coordinator and tight ends coach. In this episode, Coach Golesh talks about immigrating to the United States at the age of seven, how he found his love of football and how that love led him to coaching. He also talks about the people who influenced him, how he has developed as a coach and why he wants to use football to develop young men.