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Multi-Media Journalist covering @vol_sports on @tpltennessee//@officialccbl @shrinebowl @galvanizelife @scoreatlanta // UTK 25’
Knoxville, TN
Joined May 2011
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Early enrollees for the #Vols at work during the #CFBPlayoff week. Highly recruited David Sanders Jr. is home.
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Welcome back to Rocky Top .@carnelltate_ so glad to have you visit the home of the VOLS #GBO
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Neyland Stadium reached decibels of 125.4 in the rivalry game with Florida: .🔸Caused 4 false starts .🔸2 delay of game penalties .🔸1 forced TO.🔸missed FG . “This is why you come to Tennessee to play in big games like this.” - #Vols Omari Thomas (on another Rivalry weekend in
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Say what you will about Vol baseball… this little one thought he missed out on a chance to meet members of the team (.@WillMabrey2 .@KirbyConnell16 . @Moore10Chris .@HunterEnsley) BUT they came outside the gate and made sure he got to meet his dream team #GBO
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Post game comments from Coach Heupel after Tennessee’s defense held Alabama to 75 yards rushing. Coach is the only one in @Vol_Football history to win against both Florida and Bama in at least 2 of the FIRST 4 years.
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“Any good thing that has happened to me has been a true blessing from God” . #Vols 🏀 Head Coach Rick Barnes shared during media day about .🔸his Naismith HOF nod .🔸players in preparation .🔸some of what to expect in preseason play
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LSU pulls away in the final seconds of the game to win over the #LadyVols in Knoxville. Tennessee is just 3 points away from being undefeated. No excuses from Coach Kim Caldwell - “As a coach, those 3 points are on me.”
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ICYMI: #Vols football is hosting a top tier list of recruits from the class of 23’ this weekend. Agenda: learning sessions about the new upgrades on facilities and stops in downtown “old city” Knoxville. This group will be at today’s spring game & other sporting events on campus
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📆 Save the date - Nov. 2 (against #SEC opponent Kentucky) The Champs will be honored during game day in Neyland Stadium.
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So for idk 6 years maybe @ikewilson yelled chest up to me 5 days a week at @LetsGoRays thanks coach for making me look good on tv 🥳
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1n 1951 (the last time the #Vols played for a Title in ⚾️) General R. Neyland threw out the 1st pitch. *He won a Natty in 🏈 for Tennessee that year also. I asked Coach V today… who would he want to throw out the 1st pitch…if it was up to him. 🩵
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“The only thing that matters is Saturday night inside the stadium in Columbus, Ohio.” #Vols HC shared today an early Will Howard scouting report. His team is already dialed in to prepare for a historical opportunity. ‘The Round Up on Rocky Top’ this week on @TPLTennessee will
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YES! This is beautiful. Does that count?
@Ellie_Mai_ @TPLTennessee Any Intel you can share?.
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“November was about us” - Coach Caldwell The #LadyVols are now 5-0 for the first time in a long time as they approach conference play. The 102-50 win last night over Western Carolina still had some things to work on⬇️
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The #Vols fall a few spots to #10 this week in the latest round of polls. 🔸Freshman QB Nico Iamaleava and Coach Heupel both spoke with frustration after the #SEC loss in Athens. 🔸Tennessee now 8-2 (both losses to SEC teams) awaits a #CFBplayoff update tomorrow. “It’s a good
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After the weekend shout out from Coach Heupel, the DC for the #Vols Coach Tim Banks (@CoachTimBanks) took the mic today post practice. “People said it would be a challenge” ⬇️
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@GlobeLifeField The Tennessee Volunteers are Tournament Champions. Oregon, Texas Tech and Oklahoma all split 2-1 but by run differential…the #Vols take home the title. #GBO
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#Vols Jermod McCoy (@Jermodmccoy) had a big INT that impacted Saturday’s win against #Bama . The transfer has visited several times on @TPLTennessee to tell what made Tennessee the place to be. “My body feels way better after practice here” . 🔸This week the Vols rest and prepare
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About a week left before tip off for the 2024-2025 #LadyVols 🏀 season. Coach Kim Caldwell gives updates leading up to the exhibition game next week⬇️
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What’s the 1️⃣ moment that he will remember after making history in the broadcast booth?. His son seeing him on @SECNetwork. Full interview later this week w/The Torch on TVC as he shares what was going through his mind when Joe Milton opened play for more history on Rocky Top
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Thank you! I love a good Saturday in Neyland and covering the game.
@Ellie_Mai_ @TPLTennessee Thanks Ellie for the updates!!.
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#Vols will see more modern amenities at Neyland but still the same spectacular view from a storied program and stadium. “Home of the Vols”More on this renovations tour later today on @TPLTennessee
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Practice starts today for the week of the East -West Shrine Bowl. The nation’s longest running college AllStar game is in year 98. @JeromeCarvin 6’6 322 lbs checked in with 42 starts for the #Vols on his resume. The #Memphis native bringing quick tempo at the snap to Vegas.
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Just a coaches kid from West Virginia…. Coach Caldwell visits The Sheriff’s room at the Graduate Hotel/Saloon16 with Sara Puckett and Zaida Puni. Join us on @TPLTennessee to hear about the new assistants hired for the #LadyVols and so much more. ⬇️ .
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Zeigler and Dubar paced the #Vols in the win over Texas. Zakai had twice as many assists as any other player. He scored 13 of his 16 pts in the final 15 minutes. He had 6️⃣ in the last minute. But, he said it was Dstone that “changed the game” in Austin. ⬇️
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The 2023-2024 #SEC champion men’s 🏀 team joins football today for the tradition of the Vol Walk, after an Elite performance in the #NCAA tournament. Follow them along at @TPLTennessee .
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Still undefeated. The Lady Vols go 1-0 in conference play on the road. The team returned immediately to Knoxville as they now prepare for a top 10 Oklahoma team that visits Food City Center on Sunday at 3:00pm ET. “I wasn’t happy with a lot. But, I was happy with our offensive
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📍The 3rd Saturday in October. How we feeling Vol Nation? .Coach Heupel is going live on @SECNetwork starting now.
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These two #NFL Vols are back at home sweet home. The annual event hosted by QB1 is held at the beautiful Tennessee National Golf Club. For more information on this foundation ➡️
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It is not a game of Clue, but #TheButler did it! We talked his #SEC career w/the #Vols & what he learned in Rodney Gardner’s DL room. @mattbutler_45 has GRIT within, it shows as he murders the line of scrimmage. Watch the #NFLDraft invitee w/rising stock on .@nflnetwork (8pmEST)
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Round 3 with the Dream TEAM 😭😭🧡 and so blessed to get another shot with the cuties #rogerTHAT
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@FloBaseball Nothing says #SEC ⚾️ more than a 2 out walk-off (after being down all game) by a Freshman named Jaxon Willits. #Sooners win!
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Chris Brazzell Il wanted the ball. Jake -> Chris for 6. Penalty declined .on the play for a TD. Score update: 21-14 (white team has the lead)
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So I read this really cool sports story and then last night, I met this really cool guy that still has the suit! Just a Tennessee night celebrating 98’
“This isn’t a Bigfoot or Sasquatch thing or just a wild rumor.” . As @Vol_Football celebrates the 25th anniversary of its 1998 national championship season, the legend of the “Big Orange tux guy” lives on.
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Part 1 of this thread: recruiting. You can see .@JalenSmith2023 start his senior year w/ Grayson as they face Marietta in the .@CorkyKell live on CBS #Peachtreetv.The 4⭐️ & other #Vols commits were candid on “Why Tennessee” as well as the 🔮 question .@Hayesfawcett3 asked on IG
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It all starts over. Week 1 of #CFBPlayoff season for the #Vols Kirk Herbstreit, Chris Fowler, Holly Rowe and Marty Smith on the broadcast for the game up north.
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“go vols” chant heard as a very stacked .@grayson_fb team warms up for single elimination play. On this roster is both depth and stars as is traditional with the Rams. #corkykell7on7 . Players to know: 6’3 #1 ranked edge/olb . @Tyler16Atkinson (visited #Vols campus last week)
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Riverwood Head ball coach (.@Robertd3rd) finds himself across the field from “lil brother” Pace Academy OC (.@TEwracademy) for the .@GAEliteClassic middle school AllStar game live (12/22) on .@cbs46.It will be the 1st time the #goDawgs record holder will coach vs big brother
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These guys will be arriving back to Lindsey Nelson Stadium today at 4:30 pm EST
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Zander Sechrist… well established as Kirby's biggest fan. These two veteran pitchers for the #Vols will finish in Omaha!. Zander is coming off 6.1 shutout IP in the Knoxville Super. Kirby Connell will go down in history making a record 122 appearances for Tennessee. (pre MCWS)
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All this AND WiFi! Go Vols! 🧡
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Hey .@Cody_Fox5 remember when he was in your face on Friday nights? The #Vols QB is home and giving back to the guys that look up to him at .@TheMVPCamps . @HBailey_05 was once a camper with The MVP staff. listen as he talks on what he has learned about putting in the work
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How does #LadyVols 🏀 Head Coach Kim Caldwell prepare the team for her style of 10-11 in game rotations? Hear from her on that topic, how the team is adjusting and veterans Sara Puckett and Tess Darby ⬇️
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Editing from time today spent w/3 special members of the committed 23’ class for the #Vols (.@JalenSmith2023 .@davis1ethan .@ShamXXl) Top recruits from the state of Georgia had a lot to share about recruiting & the culture of #Tennessee fball *spoiler Jalen is up to 215lbs
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Tennessee (2-0) notched it’s ninth win over a ranked.opponent in the @DukesMayoBowl .The #Vols are now 4-1 against #ACC opponents during his tenure. Coach Heupel post game: “there is a lot of meat left on the bone for us”
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Big 🍊energy! Day 1 of 2024 Fall camp in Knoxville, Tennessee. Weather conditions forced the team indoors. Later today Coach Heupel will update practice and June enrollees will take the podium. Stay tuned to @TPLTennessee for more.
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A message from Big O! .Post game vibes. Make sure to follow him and @rylie_lillie on the O’Rylie show with @TPLTennessee .
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#UGA hosted several 4/5⭐️ composite recruits yesterday. One was long time commit from class of 23’ (.@PearceSpurlin). He is primed for the challenge ahead & joining a very talented group in Todd Hartley’s TE room. “It’s gonna be a lot of fun for those that get to watch us play”
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Bigger, faster and stronger. All looks from day 6 of Fall Camp in Knoxville, TN. Later this afternoon we will hear from longtime Defensive coach and #Vols Dline coach Rodney Garner. 🍿.
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#Vols speak post game after a gritty over time win against rival Florida. Up next, Bama. 🔸 more this week on:
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Mr. @WaffleHouse (#Vols OL John Campbell) joins @TPLTennessee and The O’Riley show for some CFB talk this week. 📍Live from The Manning Room at The Graduate. Back episodes with TPL you may have missed ⬇️.
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#Vols baseball enters Charles Schwab field facing an elimination game with the Aggies. Watch the Greatest Show on Dirt today on #ABC at 2pm (EST).💥Get live updates on @TPLTennessee .🔗Vol Network -
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Had to make sure our national champ had a hat on🤷♀️.
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The QB whisperer for .@BrockVandagriff is in attendance at tonight’s A-Private @OfficialGHSA State game . What would @rvfc10 tell young qb’s watching the games live on @GPBsports “continue working your skills”
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$297, 513.00 current tally for donations from this weekend in Arlington,TX. It is the #Vols fan base with the most donations so far.
Don’t miss Kayson’s @ShrinersOhio story – born with cleft lip and palate, he’s spreading inspiration at the #ShrinersShowdown with @Ben_Wilson_1 and @PatCombs21 on @flobaseball. #GBO . 🔗
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(MAJ🍊R)ly crushin on seeing you guys again 🤩 thank you.
When the camera finds you right before your (technically perfect & super difficult) standing tumbling pass = 😄
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Practice time for the #Vols at @CharlesSchwabFO is allotted from 11:10-12 today. Press conference is immediately after. Tomorrow is Game Day for the top-ranked Tennessee team vs. #FSU (start time 6pmCST on ESPN)
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“Now it’s just how far we can go as an offense” - Dylan Sampson . #Vols continue to hold #cfb teams to under 20 points, while setting school records on the offensive side of the game. 🔸More this week from the O’Rylie show, Donte/Kaleb talk and more on @TPLTennessee
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When the interviewer becomes the interviewed🤷♀️. Is Dixieland Delight a song about Tennessee? . We asked the commish®️ (@LateKickJosh ) to find out! #gbo
🎥 WATCH NOW ➡️ Vol DL @901_sxvxge interviews CBS College Football Expert @LateKickJosh on the latest 'O'Rylie Show'. The pair talks about the history and unique draw of both Tennessee athletics and the SEC as a whole. #GoVols #GBO 🍊 . WATCH NOW ⬇️ .
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.@ajswann10 (committed to #Terps) and the .@WarriorsCHS went undefeated in pod play. seeded number 6 overall they are eliminating Centennial in round 2 and will advance in today’s #CorkyKell7on7
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