Jimmy Hyams joins Caleb Calhoun and Dave Hooker to break down Tennessee Football and Josh Heupel on the recruiting trail, when it comes to NIL and a quarterback decision almost made last year. Off the Hook Sports’ Wednesday, May 22 podcast also covers a Vols 2025 commitment, James Pearce Jr. and Tyler Baron committing to the Miami Hurricanes.
Source says Tennessee Football wanted to BENCH Joe Milton
According to a source, Tennessee Football coaches almost benched quarterback Joe Milton III in 2023 in favor of Gaston Moore but backed out at the last minute. What does this say about Josh Heupel, Milton, Moore and Nico Iamaleava? Why didn’t they make that decision? Jimmy Hyams joins to discuss.
Is Josh Heupel VINDICTIVE?
A recent pickup by Tennessee Football for its 2025 recruiting class was an offensive lineman targeted heavily by the Oklahoma Sooners. Did Heupel target him to stick it to OU? Is he still vindictive over that program firing him as its offensive coordinator in 2014? Does that hurt or help the Vols?
Danny White or Josh Heupel: Who gets credit for NIL?
Alex Golesh, the former Tennessee Football offensive coordinator and current USF Bulls head coach, recently said that Heupel deserves credit for building the name, image and likeness collective, Spyre Sports. Who deserves more praise for that group: Heupel or UT Athletic Director Danny White?
James Pearce Jr. on Tennessee Football countdown
Our countdown of the most important players for Tennessee Football entering summer workouts moves to No. 3 with edge rusher James Pearce Jr., arguably the most talented Vol on the team. However, does his talent outweigh his necessity given how deep the Vols are at defensive end?
Tyler Baron to Miami
After transferring from Tennessee Football to the Ole Miss Rebels and then the Louisville Cardinals, former Vols defensive end Tyler Baron has now committed to the Miami Hurricanes. Is this a desperate move for both Baron and Mario Cristobal, who could be struggling?
2025 OL commits to Vols
Recruiting continues for Tennessee Football, as the Vols picked up a three-star offensive lineman out of Oklahoma. What does this say about UT’s class so far? Is it where it needs to be, specifically in the trenches given the questions surrounding Rocky Top’s offensive line depth?
