“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,” […]
Josh Heupel Makes It Clear, The Starting QB Job Will Be Earned, Not Given
If there was a burning question that would be asked on Tuesday, it was surely going to be about the quarterback competition heading into fall camp. In most situations, you can’t run from the question, but for the past number of years, it’s been a problem multiple coaches have struggled to figure out. As Josh […]
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 […]
Everything Heupel, Vols Said About Incoming Transfers Tuesday
Tennessee football was hit harder by the transfer portal than any other school. However, the transfer portal wasn’t all negative as the Vols gained 10 players this offseason. “Obviously, our roster changed,” Tennessee head coach Josh Heupel said. “By the time I got there in late January, there were a large number of kids […]
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 […]
WATCH: Tennessee’s Heupel Speaks to Local Media During SEC Media Day Debut
Tennessee head coach Josh Heupel, who is in his first year with the Tennessee Volunteers football program, attended his first SEC Media Days event as the Volunteers’ coach on Tuesday. Before Heupel stepped on the main stage, the Tennessee coach met with a select group of local media members to discuss some of the biggest […]
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 […]
Josh Heupel Embraces The Upcoming QB Competition In Fall Camp
You’ve heard the discussion by now, just about every day since the end of spring practice. Who will be the starting QB for Tennessee this season? Well, unfortunately for Heupel, he can’t wave a magic wand and have the leader of the group miraculously appear. This will be a battle that carries into the first […]
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 […]