What To Expect From Nico Iamaleava In His First Start? Here’s What History Says
Well, hello there, old friend. I’ll get the pleasantries out of the way quickly, but it feels good to be writing an article for Rocky Top Insider again. This is not my return to sports media, however; I just want to scratch that itch to write about Tennessee sports occasionally, and the great team at RTI […]
Three Underclassmen Set for Crucial Roles in Citrus Bowl vs. Iowa
Tennessee football is preparing for the Cheez-It Citrus Bowl in Orlando on January 1 against Iowa. The Tennessee team on the field Monday will look a little differently from the Tennessee team we saw in November. There will be two new starters in the secondary, a new starter at running back, and a new starter […]
VFLs in NFL Week 16: Alontae Taylor, Joshua Palmer, Derek Barnett Fill the Stat Sheet
Week 16 of the NFL season has officially concluded, and 21 VFLs saw action in Week 16. See how each former Vol fared in this past weekend’s action below. S Micah Abernathy – Atlanta Falcons Played 71 percent of special teams snaps in Atlanta’s 29-10 win over the Colts. DE Derek Barnett – Houston Texans […]
Tennessee Football’s Top Three Performances in the Regular Season
In Tennessee football’s 8-4 2023 season, there weren’t many performances in which the Vols played a complete game on both sides of the ball, but there were some games in which Tennessee played really well. In the latest High & Tight presented by Gambuzza’s Barbershop, RTI takes a look at Tennessee’s top three performances in […]
Three Iowa Players to Keep an Eye on in the Citrus Bowl
Tennessee and Iowa are just over a week away from facing off in the Cheez-It Citrus Bowl in Orlando, Florida, on January 1. While Iowa is no juggernaut, there are a few top-tier players Tennessee will have to do extra game planning for ahead of the matchup, especially on the Hawkeyes’ defense. In the latest […]
Three Key Vols Who Have Yet to Announce Their 2024 Plans
There are three key Tennessee football players who have yet to announce their plans for the 2024 season. It would be incredibly significant if all three were to return for the Vols. In the latest High & Tight, we take a look at the three Vols and rank them in terms of the importance of […]
How Tennessee Has Fared in Previous Encounters With Iowa
Tennessee football is gearing up to face off against the Iowa Hawkeyes on January 1 in the Cheez-It Citrus Bowl. While the Vols don’t play Iowa frequently, this won’t be the first time the two teams have gone toe-to-toe, and it’s not the first time it’s happened in the post-season, either. Let’s take a look […]
How Tennessee Has Fared in Previous Citrus Bowl Appearances
Tennessee football will head to Orlando to take on the Iowa Hawkeyes in the Cheez-It Citrus Bowl on January 1. While this will be the Vols’ first appearance in the Citrus Bowl under head coach Josh Heupel, it won’t be Tennessee’s first rodeo in the game, as Tennessee has appeared in the Citrus Bowl five […]
VFLs in NFL Week 15: Palmer Eclipses Century Mark, Tillman Continues to Expand Role
Week 15 of the NFL season has officially concluded, and 23 VFLs saw action in Week 15. See how each former Vol fared in this past weekend’s action below. S Micah Abernathy – Atlanta Falcons Played 95 percent of special teams snaps in Atlanta’s 9-7 loss to the Panthers. DE Derek Barnett – Houston Texans […]
Former Tennessee Safety Jack Luttrell Announces Transfer Destination
Former Tennessee football safety Jack Luttrell has announced his commitment to the University of Arizona. Luttrell made the news official on Monday afternoon. Let’s work! #Committed pic.twitter.com/G3ooOz8R08 — Jack Luttrell (@JackLuttrell) December 18, 2023 Luttrell entered the transfer portal on December 4 after just one season on Rocky Top in which he did not log […]