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Reed Carringer

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Former writer, photographer and radio host @rockytopinsider and @footballtimemag . Runner. Adoptive father. Disciple. Music & whiskey lover.

Knoxville, Tennessee

Joined March 2011

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Reed Carringer

4 years

I took my 8-month old to her first game today. I wasn’t aware of @Vol_Sports asinine ticketing policy. My baby can fly for free but cannot attend a Vol sporting event without a ticket - something I learned as I was walking in with my child on my hip. Why make it so difficult?

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2 years

The #Vols have played three SEC games - all against ranked opponents - and punted a total of three times. Three times.

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2 years

If you hit a woman you shouldn’t have the privilege of representing your university on the football field. Period. Be better @KirkHerbstreit and @cbfowler .

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3 years

40% of y’all are absolutely delusional — which explains a great deal.

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2 years

Tennessee’s secondary.

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2 years

The @CFBPlayoff committee

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8 months

Not flagged. In the end zone. Not a good look.

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6 months

The @CFBPlayoff : “Head to head matters!” The @CFBPlayoff one year ago:

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3 years

I’m going to type this slowly so @DanWolken and @ByPatForde can understand: Not a s i n g l e Vol fan regrets axing the Schiano hire. Not a s i n g l e one.

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3 years

The reality is: There is nothing the NCAA could do that would be worse than what Tennessee did to itself the last 15 years.

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2 years

TCU might be the worst 11-0 team I’ve ever seen.

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1 year

SEC STANDINGS after today: 1. Georgia. 2. Tennessee. 3. LSU. 4. Alabama.

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4 years

The Vols won time of possession, out gained Auburn, didn’t lose the TO battle. The defense allowed just 23 points. Eric Gray averaged almost 9 yards a touch and accounted for 222 yards. The Vols had fewer penalties and penalty yards. And lost by 13.

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3 years

They would imprison a Tennessee player for doing that to Young.

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3 years

Targeting, no?

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1 year

The No. 2 team in the Big 10 will be in the playoff. The No. 2 team in the SEC will not. These are the facts. They do not make sense.

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3 years

Current UAB AD Mark Ingram would be a fantastic hire for Tennessee. He literally oversaw the resurrection of their football program. He played at Tennessee. Was an associate/assistant AD here and at Georgia. He’s ready. He knows the politics. He cares. And I think he’d take it.

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Butch hire vs. Pruitt Hire Butch: HC success at non-P5 schools. No major coordinator or SEC experience. Cliche machine. Pruitt: Elite recruiter. Elite DC. Proven track record in the SEC/ACC. No HC experience. Dynamic personality. Southern accent. Gimme Pruitt every time.

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2 years

If Tennessee beats Georgia Saturday I’ll be inclined to think Russia may have sparked nuclear annihilation months ago and we’re actually in heaven right now.

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6 years

Quit. Blaming. The. Fans. The fans are the reason Tennessee has one of the most profitable athletic departments in the nation - that profit clearly doesn’t come from sound leadership or common sense decision making, just a love of the Volunteers from thousands and thousands.

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2 years

Heupel is 18 games in at Tennessee and just handed a CFB playoff coach the worst home loss in his career.

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6 years

You did it #Vol fans. Schiano will not be the next coach of the #Vols and OSU will be under pressure to fire him.

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6 years

I’m convinced you could hire people to destroy Tennessee and they wouldn’t be as effective as Tennessee’s leadership and boosters.

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6 years

Three weeks ago Butch Jones was the face of the program. Today @phillipfulmer is the face of the program. That’s a turnaround worth celebrating.

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9 months

I know Tennessee likes to give money to instate schools for these games. But you can’t give another dollar to Austin Peay after this.

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2 years

I’ll give this to Florida and Sun Belt Billy - they didn’t “cramp” every time Tennessee went tempo or strung together a couple big plays. Ole Miss, Pitt and a host of other programs could learn a lesson.

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6 years

SOURCE: The search is over. Tennessee has its guy. An announcement is planned for tomorrow and the next coach of the #Vols will be on campus tomorrow. As to the identity of that coach? That remains unconfirmed.

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I, for one, loved seeing how much he cared about the game today. How it should be.

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#Vols QB @BroadwayJay2 is taking this one tough in the post game presser.

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7 months

Were you alive when a hold was last called on a Tennessee opponent?

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3 years

I saw the rise of the Vols under Fulmer and then the slow decline. Then I spent a number of years covering the program. It’s been decades since I’ve been this confident in the direction of the Tennessee Volunteers.

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5 years

Tennessee’s long OC search is over. And it ended with a Grand Slam. Chaney is coming back to Rocky Top. Who cares how long it took, Pruitt and Co. nailed it.

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2 years

Vols were better than Kentucky in the regular season. Vols were better than Kentucky in the SEC Tournament. Vols were better than Kentucky in the NCAA Tournament.

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4 months

I don’t know if yall understand how significant Tennessee’s success under Barnes in Rupp is historically. I’m almost 37. Vols had two total wins in Rupp in my life before Barnes took over. He has four.

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1 year

But Tennessee lost by two scores at Georgia.

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2 years

Georgia and Alabama in the championship means I’m rooting for an asteroid.

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4 years

Tennessee’s offense since leading at No. 3 Georgia at halftime: fumble, INT, punt, punt, punt, fumble for a touchdown, turnover on downs, end of game, punt, fumble, pick-6, pick-6, interception, TOUCHDOWN !!!, punt, punt, punt, punt, turnover on downs.

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6 years

These national folks just can’t admit that Tennessee, after considerable revolt, ended up with a better coach, a better fit, a better recruiter and a better person than Greg Schiano.

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10 months

And we’re to believe Pruitt immediately turned into a scheming cheater when he arrived in Knoxville but NEVER did any such thing at Alabama.

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10 months

According to the NCAA, Tennessee committed 18 Level I violations and 200+ violations during the Jeremy Pruitt era. Approximately $60,000 worth of impermissible benefits found. Penalties Announced: -- No postseason ban for Tennessee but $8 million fine -- 5 years of probation

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2 months

It was true before this game, but it’s even more indisputable now —— Rick Barnes is the greatest coach in Tennessee basketball history.

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6 months

Probable scenario: Tennessee loses to Georgia. Beats Vandy. Wins a bowl game. Goes 9-4. Tied for the second best season since 2007. My timeline.

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1 year

These announcers love Duke more than anyone in my whole life has loved me.

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6 months

Refusing to enjoy this basketball team because of what may or may not happen in March is like refusing to enjoy your whole life because you’re eventually gonna die. Thanks for coming to my Ted Talk and good morning.

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Calls them liars, cowards, thieves (all true) and ends with “Regards.” I love this woman.

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We are going to owe this woman a statue one day! She always comes to fight for Tennessee Athletics!

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6 years

Currie literally thought everything was going as planned. Signed his guy. Was going to announce today and bring him to Knoxville. I cannot imagine being that out of touch and I cannot imagine being as shook as he has to be right now.

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1 year

Tennessee’s former head coaches: Jeremy Pruitt - Out of football. Greg Schiano - 4-8 at Rutgers. Butch Jones - 3-9 at Arkansas State. Derek Dooley - Saban’s intern. Meanwhile, the Vols are headed to at least a top-10 finish nationally.

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3 years

Finally figured out what DVH said: “Enjoy Omaha for me, Tony.”

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1 year

Maybe Dabo should have worried about his own team.

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6 years

In the span of two days, @phillipfulmer spoke with more candidates about the Tennessee job than Currie did in 2.5 weeks.

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7 months

Watching Dobbs lead his team on a 2 minute drill for a TD after being there less than a week.

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5 years

JG isn’t a good quarterback. Period.

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7 months

The Vols ran for 254 yards on the No. 2 rushing defense in the SEC. On the road.

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7 months

Beating A&M with a QB throwing for 100 yds is a testament to Heupel’s coaching/system/offense. Not a knock. The Vols being 5-1 heading into the Bama game despite the offense taking a clear step back is a great sign for the longevity of the program. Gotta weather roster turnover.

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2 years

Sat next to some Bama fans at Stock and Barrel last night. They said everyone was great to them. Gave me a “Go Vols” before they left and said “beat Georgia.” Which reminds me - Georgia fans are the worst.

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ELITE community note.

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We win Biletnikoffs not video game covers

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1 year

Alabama making it as far as Tennessee. As a one seed. And losing to Tennessee.

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2 years

Getting punched in the mouth by Georgia was understandable. Getting punched in the mouth by South Carolina was inexplicable. Something happened.

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Reed Carringer

3 years

The Vols averaged 21.5 points per game last year, 12th in the SEC and 108th nationally. The Vols are averaging 41.5 point per game this year, 3rd in the SEC and 7th nationally. What a turnaround by Heupel and Company.

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2 years

Anyone have issues with that Heupel contract extension now?

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Reed Carringer

1 year

If the Vols win Thursday, Rick Barnes will inarguably be the greatest coach in Vol hoops history. Will be tied for the longest tourney run, first SEC Tourney win since the 70s, longest stay at No. 1 & longest stay in the top 10. Most consistently ranked. Could be a legacy sealer.

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2 months

Vols are still in this — but when the biggest dude on the floor can shove you in the back and neglect to dribble, you’re not playing the same game.

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Reed Carringer

2 years

If you thought that Florida crowd was wild, Neyland’s foundation might crack when the Vols face Bama next week.

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2 years

It is November.

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I am glad On3 is our partner at KSR but the idea that Will Levi’s is the 7th best QB in the SEC is utterly absurd But save this tweet and let’s look back on it in November

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6 years

Text from a good friend: “Something is wrong with my twitter feed. I don’t see where the UT Athletics Department did anything extraordinarily stupid in the past 24 hours...” A new era?

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Reed Carringer

2 years

Vols were an 18+ point favorite and won by 32. Kentucky was an 18+ point favorite and lost by 6.

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1 year

Third Wednesday in February just like the Third Saturday in October for the Vols.

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2 years

If you thought Tennessee was going 7-5 before the season, you were a total homer (no offense). Terrific job by Heupel, his staff and the players who chose to be here.

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5 years

Turner’s 3 was the biggest “NO NO NO NO YESSSSSSS” shot I can remember in my 32 years as a hoops fan.

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3 years

Me waiting for Tennessee to make their next doomed hire.

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6 years

Vols win. Titans win. Vols add a top-100 football recruit. Things are looking up.

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3 years

Even the Tennessee Volunteers football team didn’t start 1-5.

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4 years

I tell you what, I know everyone gets pumped for Florida week but Georgia week was always the biggest one for me post-Spurrier. The reason is simple: Georgia is the ABSOLUTE WORST. Their program has, and I can’t stress this enough, NO redeeming qualities. Settle in for some hate.

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Reed Carringer

2 years

In year two Jeremy Pruitt lost back-to-back home games to Georgia State and BYU. In year two Josh Heupel has Tennessee undefeated headed into the last week of October, ranked No. 3.

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5 years

Players played great, obviously. But the Vol coaching staff deserves a ton of credit. Backs against the wall. QB issues. Team without a ton of depth. It didn’t matter. They owned an SEC team with an experienced staff and roster. +1 for Pruitt and Company.

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Reed Carringer

2 years

Your Tennessee Vols have the No. 22 scoring DEFENSE in the nation. They ranked 90th nationally last year.

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Reed Carringer

2 years

Vols have been punching people in the mouth since Kentucky embarrassed them in Rupp. Gotta think this seeding will only help their motivation.

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Reed Carringer

2 years

Grant Williams out here doing the Lord’s work.

@UW_Steve

Badger Steve 🧀🍺🦌

2 years

Grant Williams hockey checks Grayson Allen. No foul called. #Bucks #FearTheDeer

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3 years

Tennessee “rebuilding.”

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Mike Farrell

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3 years

Name one thing in college football you’re just freaking tired of.

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2 years

In back-to-back weeks the Tennessee Vols handed Brian Kelly his worst home loss as a P5 head coach and scored the most points Alabama has surrendered in 115 years.

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Reed Carringer

2 years

Now that Oregon is out, I can’t wait to see who the ESPN folks hype up as having a “similar” loss Tennessee’s lone loss.

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Reed Carringer

6 years

For the first time in a loooooooong time, there is hope on Rocky Top.

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3 years

Twitter has taught me two things: 1. Tennessee fans are the GOAT. 2. Your spouse, male or female, would absolutely leave you for Tony Vitello.

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Reed Carringer

6 months

“Vols are 8-4. Tennessee should be elite!” Yes. Historically true. The resources and fans are there. History is there. But this was last an elite program in the 90s. Elite seasons can happen, but an elite program comes after being consistently good. Vols are on a good path.

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Reed Carringer

7 months

Checker Neyland getting a shout out on Sunday Night Football.

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Reed Carringer

5 years

Peyton’s birthday. He wore No. 16. The Vols need a win to get to the Sweet 16. It’s meant to be.

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Happy Birthday to The Sheriff! #VFL

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9 months

If you don’t enjoy rooting for these guys then ya better take a long look in a long mirror.

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Joe Milton brought his 1-year-old sister, Journey — nickname Juicy — on the field after Tennessee beat Virginia

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9 months

Interesting comment coming from a man who called me into his office and threatened me because I refused to be his mouthpiece. (Side note: Lots of people were his mouthpiece and still cover the team. Media is beyond broken. Very few care about facts, only audience and power.)

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“A lot of that (negativity) is from another fan base”…..who do we think Butch is talking about?

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9 months

If you know Tennessee or even SEC football history, this. slaps.

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wow

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6 years

Man. Love this. Consider the status of both 11 months ago and then tell me Tennessee isn’t in a waaaaay better spot.

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Blake Von Hagen

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6 years

Jauan Jennings embraces with Phillip Fulmer after the #Vols win

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I’ll take THIS Tennessee team the rest of the tourney.

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2 years

Ohio State abuses Michigan and improbably loses in the B1G Championship Game to a .500 team. TCU loses a game. USC loses. LSU beats UGA. The Playoff is, potentially: 1. UGA. 2. Tennessee. 3. LSU. 4. Alabama.

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4 months

Scoring more than 100 against a top 10 Kentucky team in Rupp!?!? What a time to be alive.

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3 months

God made Zakai Zeigler 5-9 because any taller and he’d be too powerful.

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1 year

Time stamp.

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2 years

Tennessee would take Clemson behind the woodshed and I hope they get the chance to prove it.

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6 months

Shrader should be ejected for this. SEC office won’t do anything retroactively, though.

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Vince Ferrara

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Chipping is a part of the game. This is a punch by Schrader on Pearce.

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Reed Carringer

3 months

Maybe it was Vescovi’s crafty steals or assists. Maybe it was a JJJ block. A Zakai step back 3. An Aidoo block. An Awaka rebound. A Gainey scoring spurt. A Knecht assault on the box score. Or a Mashack stop or key bucket. These Vols have been a joy to watch. Deserving Champs!

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Reed Carringer

3 years

Another example in the long line of players who were never utilized. Recruiting isn’t the problem. Coaching/development is the problem.

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Trey Wallace

3 years

Oh My Goodness, Josh Palmer. @Vol_Football

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2 years

I went to the Florida and the Bama games and didn’t experience a single salty Gator or Bama fan afterwards. Kentucky fans were extremely upset last night. Lots and lots of chirping. I guess they really thought they had a chance.

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Reed Carringer

1 year

No matter what happens tonight, the Vols are a LOOOOONG way from this point.

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1 year

“Tennessee was awesome. They looked like a G League team. They looked like grown men, not college students.” - Kenny Smith

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2 months

That’s where Tennessee being the top 2 seed but somehow not drawing the bottom 1 seed really hurt.

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Reed Carringer

5 years

Officials in every major sport should be forced to answer questions publicly after every game. I will die on this hill.

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Jon Reed

5 years

Refs randomly stopping first and goal from the 5 as we motioned into wildcat is inexcusable

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2 years

Georgia fans looking at their trophy case.

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