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Rick Russo
5 years
Update: Great news as The Wizard, Tony White, is winning his battle against leukemia! @wvlt @ClowESPN
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While some players have decided to move on Jaylen McCollough has stuck through it, in fact, the Citrus Bowl game will be his 51st start as a Vol, most ever by a Tennessee player @wvlt @WVLTSports
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He's a baseball coach and a college football fan! How about the reaction by Coach Vitello on Squirrel's big catch! @wvlt @Vol_Baseball @Vol_Football @Squirrel_Vol
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. @wvlt Our thoughts and prayers continue to go out to VFL QB great Tony Robinson who had surgery today for a subdural hematoma. He came through and is resting but had this message for Vol Nation and the team! @Vol_Football @SportsRadioWNML @Volquest_Rivals @MarybethJacoby
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Nothing like a little Big Orange in the Big Apple @wvlt
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Grant Williams showing @Vol_Baseball some love prior to tonight's Gm.6 of the #NBA Eastern Conference Finals #GBO @wvlt @Grant2Will
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As humble as they come. A class act! @GrWill2 dedicating last night's record setting performance and @Vol_Hoops win to the Wizard, Tony White and his fight against cancer! @wvlt @wvltCaleb @Volquest_Rob @ClowESPN
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2 years
SUPER CUTE VIDEO ALERT AT SUPER REGIONAL @wvlt
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Like Nico, Dylan Sampson is making his first start in the Bowl game. The sophomore RB says it’s something he’s been waiting for since his freshman season @wvlt @WVLTSports
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#Vols seniors Joe Milton III and an emotional Jabari Small experiencing the Vol Walk for the final time @wvlt
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Coach @RickBarnesUT "I really am proud of Grant. I love the way he's willing to do whatever he can to help us grow this program." @GrWill2 @wvlt
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So what's it like playing for Tony Vitello? Graduate pitcher Camden Sewell answered that question while selling his program during today's media session at the #CWS @wvlt @Vol_Baseball
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How about a pair of guys who wore the 16 proud! Peyton and the one and only @SterlThePearl16 @wvlt
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5 years
Vol legend Peyton Manning having fun with Tiger Woods at The Memorial pro-am as only he can saying, "I always wanted to do a football press conference the similar way the golfer does." Click to see how that sounds! @wvlt @wvltCaleb @Vol_Football
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“You all are great, but did you hear I got a text from Peyton Manning !” New @LadyVol_Hoops head coach Kim Caldwell @wvlt @WVLTSports
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Rick Russo
11 months
Among those on hand to greet Coach-V and @Vol_Baseball UT Softball head coach @KarenWeekly with a great example of the culture developed on campus these days by @Vol_Sports @wvlt
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Rick Russo
3 years
👇👇👇ESPN 300 top prospect Walter Nolan of Powell sees first action inside Neyland Stadium and says afterwards he can see himself calling it home @wvlt @VarsityAllAxs @PowellCoachLowe @AustinPriceless
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Rick Russo
8 months
Tough moment here at the stadium. Heads are down and hearts heavy following a serious leg injury to WR Bru McCoy. The R-Sr had just caught an 18yd. pass from Joe Milton. He’s been carted off the field. 🙏 for Bru @wvlt
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Rick Russo
1 year
Vol Legend @clofton606 will have some 160 family and friends on hand Saturday as his his #5 jersey number is retired during @Vol_Hoops showdown with his home state Kentucky Wildcats @wvlt
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Rick Russo
2 years
Some of the sights and sounds from Monday with the Vols as they prepare for Purdue in the Transperfect Music City Bowl @wvlt @Vol_Football
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1 year
Coach Barnes and his Vols arriving in NYC 🍎 With his teammates fresh off knee surgery and on crutches is Zakai Zeigler, back in his old neck of the woods and doing well he says! @wvlt #GBO 🍊
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Rick Russo
2 years
A beautiful site! V-O-L-S up now on both sides of the South Endzone Jumbotron @wvlt @Vol_Football
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Rick Russo
6 years
Congratulations to Maryville coaching legend George Quarles, confirming for me tonight that he has been promoted to Offensive Coordinator at Furman after one season with the Paladins @wvlt @wvltsports @VarsityAllAxs
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Rick Russo
4 years
How impressive is this young man! @Vol_Football commit Omari Thomas with one of the reasons why he chose Tennessee. This has gotta make Vol nation proud! @901_sxvxge @wvlt @wvltCaleb @ZackRickensTV @Volquest_Rivals @wdowling18 @ClowESPN
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Rick Russo
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Nico says he’s excited about the opportunity and as for his style of play, he can show a little bit of everything. Says Joe Milton’s an open book and has been with him since day one. Also working hard to get Bru McCoy back for next year 😉 @wvlt @WVLTSports
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Rick Russo
4 years
It’s trophy time in Tennessee for Jauan Jennings following his final game as a Vol! @wvlt
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Jerod Mayo becomes the first ever Tennessee player to ascend to the position of #NFL head coach. At 37, he's also the youngest active head coach in the National Football League and his former coach at UT John Chavis told @WVLTSports today, you bet he's ready! @wvlt @Vol_Football
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Rick Russo
1 year
How about Zakai with the 3 from his wheels! Also having fun with Shack telling him MSG is the Mecca! Mashack says it’s Staples Center…Barnes agrees with @Realzakaiz @wvlt
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Rick Russo
4 years
Now that’s a pretty sight, all SEC linemen Trey Smith and Cade Mays side-by-side as spring drills get underway on the UT campus @wvlt @MarybethJacoby
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Rick Russo
2 years
Lady Vols head coach Kellie Harper asked about possessing Pat-isms. A compliment given to her by fellow UT legend and Hall of Famer, Tamika Catchings @wvlt @LadyVol_Hoops @mmcornelius
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Still a mountain of a man, UT DL Elijah Simmons has trimmed down a bit by sacrificing some of his favorite things🍔 @wvlt @Vol_Football
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6 years
Well here’s a blast from the past. A pair of UT Quarterbacking greats catching up. @josh_dobbs1 and @HeathShuler5 #local8Vol @wvltsports @wvlt
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Rick Russo
4 years
. @wvlt Our thoughts and prays continue to go out to VFL Quarterback great Tony Robinson who had surgery today for a subdural hematoma. He came through and is resting, but had this message for Vol Nation and the team! @Vol_Football @SportsRadioWNML @Volquest_Rivals
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Knoxville Central High School, @Vol_Baseball and @Rockies superstar Todd Helton is a @MLB Hall of Famer! First Vol and only 2nd #SEC player (Frank Thomas) to go in @wvlt @WVLTSports Here's Pt.1 of my exclusive interview with the baseball legend.
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Rick Russo
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The @Vol_Baseball team has not only advanced to the #CWS but as of tonight, they are in Omaha! Here's a look at the team arriving at their hotel earlier this evening. Tennessee at the greatest show on dirt for the second time in the last three years @wvlt
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4 years
. @Vol_Hoops Senior @JordyBow3 says if given the eligibility, he’d consider coming back for an extra year at Tennessee. Either way he believes the Vols are in good hands and will have a great season next year @wvlt @ZackRickensTV @MarybethJacoby
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Rick Russo
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"I appreciate it!" How much does last night's win and this tournament mean to @jjjames30 The 5th year senior's word to @DaltonKnecht3 following their hard fought win over Texas @Vol_Hoops @wvlt @WVLTSports
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Rick Russo
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KCHS standout BJ Edwards to sign his NLI with @Vol_Hoops on Sunday November 14th @wvlt @ZackRickensTV @VarsityAllAxs
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2 years
As UT's seniors reflect on their final game at Neyland, defensive coordinator Tim Banks had some high praise for his cornerback @taeetaylor @wvlt @Vol_Football
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Rick Russo
1 year
There will be a 7th Shuler to run through the famed T at Tennessee next fall. Meet @ShulerIsland the daughter of Vol legend @HeathShuler5 and sister of current UT QB Navy Island has signed to be a part of the @UTdanceteam following a standout career at @Webbschoolknox @wvlt
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Rick Russo
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The Sheriff is in the house! @wvlt
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Head coach Josh Heupel says the team will honor Pat Summitt with Summit Blue accents to their uniforms on Saturday during homecoming against UConn @wvlt @WeBackPat
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Rick Russo
5 years
The Vol Network's dynamic duo of Bob Kesling and Bert Bertlekamp are celebrating their 20th season behind the mic at Tennessee basketball games. Here's a taste of their magic and how it all came together! @wvlt @Vol_Hoops @RickBarnesUT @wvltCaleb @Volquest_Rob @VolNetwork_IMG
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Some powerful words from @Vol_Softball head coach @KarenWeekly about husband, former Co-Head Coach and Vietnam veteran Ralph Weekly, who was officially welcomed home last night from his service abroad by receiving the Quilt of Valor @wvlt @WVLTSports
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Rick Russo
2 years
Proud of former Lady Vols Andraya Carter and Nikki Fargas running the show on the #SEC Network broadcast. Strong women representing themselves and Vol Nation in a great way! @LadyVol_Hoops @wvlt
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Rick Russo
7 years
For those who don't know, I'm a Heisman voter and my ballot read: 1. Deshaun Watson 2. Lamar Jackson 3. Derek Barnett @wvlt @Vol_Football
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You’re getting ready to play the #1 team in the nation, but there’s always time for family! Jackson Harper taking shots with his head coach mom looking on…No pressure 😉 @wvlt
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Irish eyes smiling this morning for the newest member of @Vol_Football @BraylonHarmon and five of his @KCIrishFootball teammates on #NationalSigningDay24 @wvlt @WVLTSports @VarsAllAxs @5StarPreps
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Tennessee RB Jabari Small will be missed in the Citrus Bowl and by maybe none more than his roommate and childhood friend, Vols DL Omari Thomas @wvlt @WVLTSports
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4 years
On #WeBackPat night at TBA I can’t help but wonder if the legend didn’t have a little something to do with this prayer by Rennia Davis that’s answered as the @LadyVol_Hoops beat Bama 65-63 to snap a 5 game losing streak against their rivals! @wvlt @wvltCaleb
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6 years
Head coach Jeremy Pruitt's answer as to why he doesn't play music over the loud speakers during practice @wvlt @wvltsports
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Rocky Top has invaded Charlotte as Vol Nation gets ready for tip-off tonight! GBO 🍊 @wvlt @WVLTSports @tennalum
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Coach V with a quick hello for Vol Legend Heath Shuler @wvlt
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"It's another dream come true!" VFL JaJuan Smith has been named head basketball coach of @catholic_hoops Smith was an All-SEC defender for @Vol_Hoops between 2004-'08 @wvlt @WVLTSports @VarsityAllAxs @5StarPreps
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Palm trees, Rocky Top and football on New Years Day in Orlando. Doesn’t get much better! @wvlt @WVLTSports
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All three guys go Big Orange on College Gameday @wvlt
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So if you’re wondering if the Vols are right heading into today’s game, this should put your mind at ease! #GBO @wvlt @WVLTSports @JohnSartoriTV
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It’s Top Golf time in well, Orlando as the Vols invade in the popular facility for a little fun and relaxation after practice @wvlt @WVLTSports
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Tennessee Beach Day and it was new wide receiver Nathan Leacock sliding right into the action! Finally some fun in the sun for @Vol_Football @wvlt
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Tennessee Super Senior John Fulkerson on his role of late which is coming off the bench, "I tell them to go as hard as they can so that makes the opponent go as hard as they can so when I come in I'm fresh and they're tired."😉👇 @wvlt @Vol_Hoops
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The Vols have arrived! Coach Heupel and team ready to rock at Bryant-Denny Stadium @wvlt
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6 years
Each day this week, we're looking back at one of the memorable games from Tennessee's 1998 season. Appropriately enough on Florida Week, check out this look back to Sept. 19, 1998 @wvltsports @wvlt @Brent_Hubbs @ClowESPN
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How about @josh_dobbs1 Signing a One-Year Deal With the 49ers where he’ll be reunited with fellow VFL and Georgia game Hail Mary recipient @Doddster1146 #GBO @wvlt @WVLTSports
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Respect for the Central HS. grad and one of #MLB ’s newest Hall of Famer’s ! @wvlt @WVLTSports @littons
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Hats off to a pro's pro! Mickey's final call as the Lady Vols bow out of the dance. You'll be missed behind the mic! Job well done by a great friend to Lady Vol Nation! @wvlt @VolNetwork @LadyVol_Hoops
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"SHE WAS ICONIC!" What LVFL and National Champion teammate Nicky Anosike had to say about teammate Candace Parker and her advice to the Lady Vol Legend as she joins her in retirement @Candace_Parker @LadyVol_Hoops @wvlt @WVLTSports
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Already sounding like a head coach following a big Tennessee win over Arkansas back in 2007 #GBO @jerod_mayo51 @Vol_Football @phillipfulmer @wvlt @WVLTSports
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5 years
A great scene today in Nashville as the @Vol_Hoops paid a visit to The Wizard, Tony White, just a few days removed from a bone marrow transplant. Tony is doing well and says keep the prayers coming and Go Vols! @wvlt @wvltCaleb @ClowESPN @MarybethJacoby
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Coach @RickBarnesUT and the #SEC Tourney champion Vols honored before the game with point guard Zakai Zeigler throwing out the first pitch! @wvlt @Vol_Hoops @Vol_Baseball
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Rick Russo
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How about this trio! Vol Legends Tony White “The Wizard” @TheRonSlay and the one and only only @ALLAN_HOUSTON who shared this with the fans at the @tennalum gathering in Downtown Detroit @wvlt @WVLTSports @Vol_Hoops
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The Tennessee Baseball team is scoring as much as Josh Heupel's offense, OK maybe not quite that much, but the coach says the success they're having is absolutely having an impact on his program @wvlt @Vol_Football @Vol_Baseball
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3 years
. @wvlt Tennessee's @fulkerson_john steals the show again jumping into today's media Zoom session to interview new teammate, 5-Star freshman and now Gold medal winner @KChandler_1 @Vol_Hoops
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The Lady Vol family united today as Tennessee takes on #1 S. Carolina while celebrating the life of the late legend Nikki McCray-Penson. Among those in the house the one and only @Candace_Parker @LadyVol_Hoops @wvlt @WVLTSports
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A happy group of Volunteers return to the locker room following their 83-49 1st round victory over St. Peter’s @wvlt @WVLTSports
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Here it is, the banner raising of Chris Lofton’s #5 jersey. In typical Chris fashion, his final words when addressing the crowd, “let’s go get a win!” Congrats @clofton606 @wvltrick
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Well look who’s in the house today! Can’t hurt having the legend on your side 😉⁦ @wvlt @wvltCaleb ⁩ ⁦ @ZackRickensTV
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Had a chance to sit down 1 on 1 with @KellieHarper before @LadyVol_Hoops leaves Thursday for Wichita and the #NCAATournament Sweet-16. How did her coach, the legendary Pat Summitt handle Tournament time? Well, much the way Kellie is leading her team today @wvlt
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5-star basketball recruit Josiah James picks Tennessee over the likes of Duke and Michigan State. He says "People wanted me to take the Blue Blood route, but this was the route for me." @wvlt @wvltsports @Volquest_Rob @Volquest_Rivals
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Great to see Tennessee’s own David Keith on last nights Hawaii Five-0 episode on @WVLT and representing by sporting the Big Orange cap in advance of today’s SEC opener! @wvlt @Vol_Hoops
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Hard work paying off! Saw Jordan Gainey and dad Justin ( UT Associate Head coach) working on his game at 9am. No one else on the court. Well the transfer has 13 points, including 3-4 three’s to help @Vol_Hoops to a 50-37 lead over rival Alabama @wvlt @WVLTSports
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5 years
“Keep God first and the sky is the limit!” @JordyBow3 speaking this morning at the @emeraldyouth Breakfast @AmandaHara @MarybethJacoby @wvlt
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Talked with VFL @coachtee17 today about his annual golf tourney which raised some 110K for UT scholarships. Speaking of Tennessee, could we see his son and former @KnoxCatholic standout Kayden playing for @Vol_Baseball ? Here's what the Vol legend said about both subjects @wvlt
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4 months
Ah to be young again! Go get ‘em boys! @WVLTSports
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@Vol_Baseball football in the snow is ELITE!🤣🔥
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. @wvlt Special moment here. Congratulations to Vol Legend and now Pro Football Hall of Famer Peyton Manning! @Vol_Football
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Pro Football Hall of Fame
3 years
Peyton Manning receives his Gold Jacket! #PFHOF21 | @Colts | @Broncos
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Triple-J sporting an All Vol button and a Trey Lipscomb t-shirt at tonight’s UT/Auburn game @wvlt
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Extra motivation going in? The CBS crew felt @Vol_Hoops was over seeded and would fall to Sun Belt Conference champion Louisiana because of the absence of point guard Zakai Zeigler. Prove ‘em wrong Vols @wvlt
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Tennessee Football, a time to give thanks and to forge ahead under head coach Josh Heupel @wvlt @Vol_Football
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2 years
Well there's no question @Vol_Baseball would love to be playing at the College World Series right now. They of course are not, but their loyal fans are still celebrating them nonetheless! @wvlt @alumnihallut @KirbyConnell16 @dsbeam11
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So does head coach Josh Heupel have any pregame rituals or superstitions? Well, he's got one which goes way back! @wvlt @Vol_Football @VolNetwork
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4 years
So here's my angle of official Mike Nance bumping into @RickBarnesUT & yes that's the way it appears to be with the HOF coach looking at the court. Also enjoy the commentary by the @RockyTopRowdies 😄 @SEC @SportsCenter @wvlt @barstoolsports @Volquest_Rob @SportsRadioWNML
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UT Chancellor @DondePlowman feels good about her Vols chances and even better about the teams head coach @RickBarnesUT and the feeling is mutual from the future Hall of Famer @wvlt @WVLTSports @Vol_Hoops @JohnSartoriTV
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DL Bryson Eason says everyone’s excited for Nico and says he reminds him of a taller Bryce Young, just real smooth @wvlt @WVLTSports
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Great to catch up with VFL and now Washington Wizard @admiralelite15 His thoughts here on this young and hard working @Vol_Hoops squad @wvlt @ZackRickensTV @MarybethJacoby @Volquest_Rob @TomSatkowiak
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I will never be Pat Summitt, nobody can, but I will strive to be someone she’d be proud of! Coach Caldwell on Tennessee’s legendary coach @wvlt @WVLTSports
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It was always gonna be hard to follow up last year's act, but this Tennessee team has worked hard to reach its full potential, something Coach-V says they've yet to do! @wvlt @Vol_Baseball
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The Lady Vols have never lost an NCAA Tournament 1st round game at home and it didn’t happen today as @LadyVol_Hoops crushes Saint Louis 95-50 to advance to the 2nd round where they’ll face either Tdedo or Iowa St. That game is next at TBA @wvlt
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