The first practice of Fall Camp for Tennessee Football was held Wednesday, and the preseason is now in full swing. Caleb Calhoun and Dave Hooker dive into that for Off the Hook Sports’ Thursday, Aug. 3 podcast along with the strongest metro areas on the Vols’ roster, conference realignment and the greatest defensive end seasons in UT history. Josh Ward joins.
Reacting to first Tennessee Football fall camp practice
Preseason practice is underway for Josh Heupel’s third season as Tennessee Football head coach. Heupel trotted out the Vols’ freshmen to speak to the media Wednesday. What was behind his decision to do that? Is he insecure about the chatter that his success has mostly been with Jeremy Pruitt talent?
Josh Ward on fall camp positives for Tennessee Football
WNML’s Josh Ward of The Sports Animal joined the show to talk about the positives of fall camp so far for Tennessee Football, including Doneiko Slaughter emerging, Nico Iamaleava being ready and high expectations for Dont’e Thornton. The rotation on the offensive line was also a conversation.
Strongest metro areas for Tennessee Football
By going national, Tennessee Football brings talent from all over to make up its roster, but the Vols also rely heavily on in-state players. Combining the two, what are the 10 strongest cities contributing to Rocky Top’s depth chart entering the 2023 season? Are there any surprises?
Is Florida State to the SEC inevitable?
FSU’s Board of Regents had a scheduled meeting this week about the future of the Seminoles. It almost seems like a sure bet that they will leave the ACC. However, reports are surfacing that the Big Ten is looking to expand out west. Does that make FSU to the SEC a done deal?
Greatest seasons by Vols DEs of all time
Edge rusher is one of the strongest positions historically for Tennessee Football. With that in mind, what are the 10 greatest single seasons of all time by defensive ends on Rocky Top? How far back does the success at this position go? In what way does this position compare to defensive tackles?
