Caleb Calhoun and Dave Hooker discuss Tennessee Football defensive lineman Omari Thomas, compare Nico Iamaleava to James Pearce Jr., analyze the Lady Vols transfer pickup and look at the SEC basketball schedule. Off the Hook Sports’ Tuesday, May 14 podcast also covers Chaz Lanier’s recruitment and hate mail directed at Danny White.
Who is most important to Tennessee Football?
Amidst all the hype surrounding Tennessee Football quarterback Nico Iamaleava, could edge rusher James Pearce Jr. actually end up being the most important player on the Vols entering the 2024 season? Which of the two will receive more national accolades at the end of the season.
Omari Thomas the heart of Tennessee Football defense
As we continue our countdown of the most important Tennessee Football players, Vols defensive lineman Omari Thomas is the topic of conversation in this show. It’s not everyday a defensive tackle is the leader of a defense, but Thomas was just that last year, and he’s likely to resume that role entering this year.
Lady Vols add Clemson transfer
Clemson Tigers guard Ruby Whitehorn announced her commitment to the Tennessee women’s basketball program Monday. That makes four transfer pickups for Kim Caldwell since she took over at UT, all of whom are athletic. Does this make the Lady Vols the most athletic team in the SEC?
Danny White receives hate mail
The firing of Lady Vols head coach Kellie Harper triggered a barrage of hate mail for UT Athletic Director Danny White. Is this proof that the Tennessee women’s basketball fan base and its loyalty to the Pat Summitt era has been holding the program back over the past decade and a half?
SEC Basketball opponents out
Men’s basketball SEC opponents were revealed for the 2024-25 season. John Calipari, Jonas Aidoo and the Arkansas Razorbacks will travel to Knoxville. What else stands out on Tennessee Basketball’s schedule? Who ended up with the toughest slate in the conference? Does that depend on dates?
Update on Chaz Lanier
It appears North Florida transfer guard Chaz Lanier is down to Tennessee Basketball and the Kentucky Wildcats. Where is he most likely to end up? How big of a deal would it be for the Vols regardless of where he ends up deciding to go? We provide updates on his status.
