Saaaaaaaaaaaack!
The iconic call that Mike Keith used for years with the Tennessee Titans has made its way to the Tennessee Vols’ airwaves. Keith, the newly minted Voice of the Vols, belted out an extended ‘sack’ after Arion Carter blitzed and got home to hammer Steve Angeli.
Listen to the call here.
SAAAAAAACK!
Mike Keith’s first time making the iconic call as the Voice of the Vols ⬇️
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— Ryan Sylvia (@RyanTSylvia) August 30, 2025
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Keith will be the lead play-by-play announcer for both Tennessee football and men’s basketball, according to UT Athletics.
Keith fills the position left by Bob Kesling, who spent 26 years as the lead radio announcer for Tennessee football and men’s basketball. Kesling announced his retirement in November and finalized his career by calling the Vols men’s basketball program playing in a second-straight Elite Eight.
The 57-year old Keith’s served as the Tennessee Titans radio announcer since the franchise moved from Houston to Tennessee in 1997. Ironically, outgoing Tennessee radio color commentator Pat Ryan was Keith’s first radio partner with the Titans. The two were on the call for the iconic Music City Miracle— which occurred 25 years ago yesterday.
“While it is very hard to say goodbye to the Tennessee Titans, it is not hard to say “yes” to a return to the University of Tennessee and the Vol Network,” Keith said via UT’s press release when he was hired. “Alicia Longworth laid out a very exciting plan for how I can assist the talented VFL Films content team. Steve Early has continued to make me feel a part of the Vol Network family since I left Knoxville in 1998—it was like I never left.
“Everyone associated in this process has been very professional, very impressive and very kind. This continued a theme from a series of experiences that I have had over the last five years when dealing with anyone—athletics, University and Campus leadership, staff, faculty, students, etc.—-from the University of Tennessee. Everyone is just top-notch, and I mean EVERYONE. I am excited to join this entire team in hopes that I can add a solid contribution. It is great to be a Tennessee Volunteer, especially in 2025!”
