Mike Leach Says Tennessee Job Fell Through After “Coup D’etat”
Mike Leach, the current head coach of the Mississippi State Bulldogs football program, recently spoke at SEC Media Days on Wednesday and referenced the time that he was a candidate for the Tennessee job in 2017. “I talked to Tennessee,” Leach said at SEC Media Days. “Nothing ever got nailed down. Then pretty soon they […]
“A Dream Come True”: Velus Jones Jr. Talks Heupel Offense at Tennessee
Wide receiver Velus Jones Jr. is ready for a brand new challenge with brand new optimism, as Tennessee head coach Josh Heupel installs his high-octane offense on Rocky Top. Especially with all the innovation that Heupel and offensive coordinator Alex Golesh have brought to the table. “I feel like a kid in a candy store,” […]
Lane Kiffin Talks Return to Neyland, “Passionate” Tennessee Football Fans
At the SEC Media Days main room press conference on Tuesday, Ole Miss’ Lane Kiffin made his way to the stage as a head coach for the first time since being there with Tennessee 12 years ago. Kiffin spent the majority of his time going through the expected Ole Miss football routine. However, there was […]
RTI Podcast: SEC Media Day Wrap-up, Tennessee Edition
On this episode of the Rocky Top Insider Podcast, RTI’s Trey Wallace is joined by Ryan Schumpert and Ric Butler, as they wrap-up Tennessee’s SEC Media Day. Make sure you don’t miss any episodes on the RTI podcast network! Subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts here! And make sure to subscribe to our YouTube channel for another […]
Alontae Taylor Never Thought About Leaving Knoxville During Turmoil
To say the offseason in Knoxville was hectic would be a serious understatement, it was downright turmoil on the hill. As players decided to leave Tennessee for a myriad of reasons, it was never a thought that Alontae Taylor seriously entertained. The senior had been through enough turnover, so there was no reason to do […]
Tennessee Football Not at the COVID Threshold, But Is “Close”
During his initial SEC Media Days press conference, Tennessee coach Josh Heupel made an announcement regarding the health status of Tennessee in relation to COVID. “We are not at the threshold yet,” Heupel said at SEC Media Days. Tennessee is currently one of the six SEC teams that are not above the COVID vaccination threshold, […]
WATCH: Heupel, Taylor, Jones Arrive at SEC Media Days 2021
SEC Media Days 2021 has officially kicked off, and Tuesday is Tennessee’s day to shine. At SEC Media Days, Tennessee will be represented by three individuals. Head coach Josh Heupel, defensive back Alontae Taylor, and wide receiver Velus Jones Jr. are all in attendance. Just after 10 a.m. CT, Tennessee arrived at the Hyatt Hotel […]
Josh Heupel Won’t Have All The Answers On Tuesday, And Thats Ok.
It’s not the same looking SEC media days this year, as there aren’t numerous fans waiting for coaches and players inside the hotel, even the chaos in the ballroom is pretty mild for the first day. But on Tuesday, none of that will really matter, as Josh Heupel takes to the podium for the first […]
Greg Sankey Says Games “Won’t Be Rescheduled” For COVID
During his opening appearance at the 2021 SEC Media Days conference, SEC commissioner Greg Sankey dropped some important news for the upcoming football season in relation to COVID. “That means your team needs to be healthy to compete,” said Sankey in the press conference. “And if not, that game won’t be rescheduled.” During the 2020 […]
Tennessee Football’s SEC Media Day 2021 Schedule
With the college football season rapidly approaching, each SEC team has sent a representative to Birmingham, AL for SEC Media Days 2021. The Tennessee Volunteers football program will be represented at the event by head coach Josh Heupel, wide receiver Velus Jones Jr., and defensive back Alontae Taylor. Tennessee’s group will be featured on Tuesday […]