Vol Club Confidential

Two of the newest transfers to Tennessee’s football team, linebacker Keenan Pili and cornerback Gabe Jeudy-Lally unpack their decisions to join the team. The former BYU teammates open up about their experiences in the portal and reflect on their wildly different memories of playing in Neyland Stadium against the orange and white. Keenan shares his goal as one of the mature teammates, to both mentor and learn from the younger Vols. Cherishing the family-like bond they had with their former team, the two talk about their aspirations to recreate that dynamic and immerse themselves in their new unit. Gabe tackles his take-aways from spring training, revealing plans to connect with different players and learn about their strengths and styles, so he can become a strong communicator on the field. The former Cougars open up about what compelled them to come to Rocky Top and the best first dates they’ve each had.

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Wide receiver Dont'e Thornton makes his debut as an official Volunteer football player. First, the former Oregon student-athlete revealed when Tennessee’s #1 offense caught his eye and what gives him confidence that his new team will better utilize his talent. Dont’e shares which key players have made a difference in his transition to the Vols and who he’s been meshing well with throughout spring training. Next, he gives fans an inside look at how his new teammates measure up to his speed and reveals his favorite routes, recruits, and NFL idols. Next, the Baltimore native reminisces about weekends with his family in Maryland and how he earned the unique nickname M.A.C.C. back in high school. Next, Dont’e opens up about his second-best game, who he is off of the field, and what he wants to hear fans chanting when he steps foot on Neyland Stadium grass next fall. Finally, he reveals his favorite tattoo, the hardest team he’s taken on, and which artists he listens to.

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Tennessee Baseball Outfielder Griffin Merritt puts rumors about transfer portal players to rest. He tells the real story of the events that led him to Tennessee and what about campus and the fanbase made him feel at home. Griffin explains how his role shifted when he joined the Volunteers a little late to the game and what he hopes to achieve as a mature player on the team. He unpacks his game plan to become a respected and valuable member of the team and the ways coaching younger players benefits them both. The new Rocky Top scholar shares his experience as a student and the surprising similarities between Knoxville and Cincinnati. Griffin reveals his “no regrets” philosophy on life, favorite moments from his final fall semester, and what he’s come to appreciate most about Vol Nation. The selfless student-athlete shares that supporting his team and bringing his family and friends joy through his sport is more important than his personal wins. Finally, he reveals what has changed most about the game over the years and why he’s glad he didn’t pursue his career as a quarterback.

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Tennessee Men’s Basketball Guard #4, Tyreke Key, reflects on his days setting records for his high school and starting at Indiana State. In his first season as a Volunteer, he shares which teammates have helped with the transition and which coach gave him the talk that turned his game around. The Tennessee native explains his decision to transfer to Rocky Top and how the fan community has validated his confidence. Tyreke breaks down what changed for him that led to his outstanding performance in the Missouri, Gonzaga, and Vanderbilt games this season. Making a case for individual focus, he shares why he doesn’t model his game after any other athlete. Instead, he chooses to play to his own strengths, modeling his style around his personal capabilities. Tyreke reveals how he developed his mid-range game, what his family and friends’ support means, and how he plans to finish strong.

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Austin Price of VolQuest is joined by Jared Dickey, a sophomore at UT, to share with fans his love of baseball and being a part of a first-class group of players. The team put up some heavy stats last year and were rightly called the “Villians” for their trash-talking techniques. Will Vitello’s Vols make it to Omaha and bring home some hardware or will their run-in with Notre Dame haunt them again? Tune in to hear Dickey suggest that the 2023 season is sure to be just as controversial.

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The continuation of our interview with Josh Heupel as he joins our host Austin Price of VolQuest, to give fans the Xs and Os of his journey from small-town ball player to the Power T. Celebrated as a BCS National Championship quarterback for the Sooners in 2000, the Heisman Trophy runner-up, and for bringing the Vols back to their former glory. Coach discloses what drew him to Rocky Top, how his family imprinted the love of sports and competition on him at a young age, and how he feels now. He will go into detail about how difficult it was to revamp the program at Tennesse from recruiting struggles to staffing shortages. Find out what made Coach Josh Heupel “our coach” and the face of our fighting spirit.

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Josh Heupel joins our host Austin Price of VolQuest, to give fans the Xs and Os of his journey from small-town ball player to the Power T. Celebrated as a BCS National Championship quarterback for the Sooners in 2000, the Heisman Trophy runner-up, and for bringing the Vols back to their former glory. Coach discloses what drew him to Rocky Top, how his family imprinted the love of sports and competition on him at a young age, and how he feels now. He will go into detail about how difficult it was to revamp the program at Tennesse from recruiting struggles to staffing shortages. Find out what made Coach Josh Heupel “our coach” and the face of our fighting spirit.

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Joe Milton III joins our host Austin Price of VolQuest, to give fans the play-by-play of his journey from Florida to Michigan to Rocky Top. Famous for his cannon of an arm, he admits what he discovered he needed to change about his approach and what he’s learned in his new era as Tennessee starting quarterback #7. Joe cool reveals how he keeps other people’s comments from impacting him, the inspirational figures who have influenced him, and how he feels about Tom Brady. A volunteer in more ways than one, Joe talks about his connection to the community and encounters with fans. Find out what made the Orange Bowl so special to him and get a glimpse into his relationship with roommate Hendon Hooker–from trading injuries to collaborating and now getting an inside look into the NFL entry process.

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Tennessee Football Coach Brian Jean-Mary joins our host, Austin Price of VolQuest, to offer his professional take on SEC football, how the Volunteers are measuring up and what he looks for in his athletes from the early practices through the post-season. The Linebacker Coach reveals a few of his favorite memories from growing up in Brooklyn and takeaways from his days playing for the Mountaineers that he taps into to be a better coach. Having raised 100 sons on the field, Brian explains what a blessing it is to raise his two daughters at home and some of their unique family traditions. He shares his most surprising recruiting stories and what values and strategies he hopes to instill in the team. Find out what the biggest culture shock was for Coach Jean-Mary when he came to Knoxville, in this week’s episode.

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In episode 10 of Vol Club Confidential, Tennessee Football Defensive Coordinator, Tim Banks joins our host, Austin Price of VolQuest to tackle his unique approach to influencing the humans inside the orange helmets. Coach Banks shares the secret sauce to leading one of the nation’s top SEC football programs and what he wants each of the players to take away from their time working with him. Hailing from Detroit, MI, Coach Banks shares what the Lions’ success means to him, why he takes pride in his hometown and the importance of family and making time for your loved ones. Banks opens up about Tennessee’s year-round work-ethic, giving full credit to the players who stick with it and consistently challenge themselves to progress their game. Find out why he’s on a mission to make the pro-bound players appreciate the opportunities they have and what he anticipates for the season ahead, in this episode.

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