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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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Coaches supporting coaches....It's what @Vol_Sports is all about and it was on full display pregame inside the @tennalum tailgate here in Omaha #GBO @Vol_Baseball @wvlt @WVLTSports @Vol_Football @Vol_Hoops @VolNetwork @JohnSartoriTV @tedhallnews
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How about a little reunion field side as @Grant2Will and @fulkerson_john team up again to cheer on the @Vol_Football @WVLTSports @wvlt
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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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Representing the Big Orange VFL 🔥 thrower @benjoyce08 gets the save tonight in an Angels win over the Braves @WVLTSports @Vol_Baseball
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👀OH MY!! New Tennessee big man Felix Okpara prides himself on being physical. Here's a perfect example from Day-1 of pre-season practice @wvlt @WVLTSports @Vol_Hoops
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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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Funny exchange here between @Vol_Baseball star @HunterEnsley and @Vol_Football head coach Josh Heupel during the weekly @VolNetwork Vol Calls program with Ensley offering his football services 😅 @wvlt @WVLTSports
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Rick Russo
4 months
Tennessee AD Danny White consoles head coach Karen Weekly following Tennessee's heartbreaking loss to the Tide in the Knoxville Super Regional. The SEC Champion Lady Vols close out the season at 44-12 @wvlt @WVLTSports
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The Vitello Family business has been good for Tennessee and all the athletes Papa Greg and now son Tony have touched. In advance of Father's Day, a visit with the parents of the coach who's made Vol Nation proud #GBO @wvlt @WVLTSports @Vol_Baseball @Vol_Sports @JohnSartoriTV
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Rick Russo
6 years
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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4 months
Tony Vitello and his top ranked UT team have arrived in Omaha for the #CWS Vol fans and hotel staffers greeted the Big Orange with the sounds of cheering and Rocky Top. Our @WVLTSports coverage from Nebraska continues tonight at 11pm on @wvlt News @Vol_Baseball @Vol_Sports
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Rick Russo
1 year
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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Rick Russo
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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6 months
“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
1 year
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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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
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Head coach Josh Heupel at Vol Calls tonight was asked about returning to Oklahoma and if Nico's ready for that kind of environment @wvlt @WVLTSports @Vol_Football @VolNetwork
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Nico as always looking calm, cool and collected as he approaches the first true road test of his young career! @wvlt @WVLTSports @Vol_Football
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Really is tough when the zone changes from day to day. Tony absolutely not having it! @wvlt @WVLTSports
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Rick Russo
1 year
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
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A neat moment pregame as battery mates Zander Sechrist and Cal Stark embrace before an all important showdown with FSU @wvlt @WVLTSports @Vol_Baseball
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Rick Russo
4 months
The pregame prayer. It’s a ritual prior to every game for the Tennessee Bird Dog Tailgate and here in Omaha as well as we get ready to head inside and watch the Vols and Noles in action! #GBO @wvlt @WVLTSports @Vol_Baseball
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Rick Russo
2 years
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
3 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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2 years
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
7 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
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The Big Orange about to hit the field for practice here in Omaha! ⁦ @wvlt ⁩ ⁦ @WVLTSports ⁩ ⁦ @Vol_Baseball
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Rick Russo
5 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
9 months
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
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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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2 years
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
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Hoover Bound! The #1 ranked @Vol_Baseball team left campus this afternoon making the bus ride over to Alabama and this week's #SEC Baseball Tournament. Tennessee enters as the top seed and will face either Vandy or Florida Wednesday afternoon at 5:30pm ET @wvlt @WVLTSports
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Rick Russo
5 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
3 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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Rick Russo
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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What a scene outside the team hotel as we await the Vols departure for the Stadium and the start of this weekend’s #MCWS Championship Series! Watch live on @wvltFacebook @WVLTSports @Vol_Baseball
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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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Rick Russo
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. @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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Dylan’s Mom Lindsey doing all she can to cheer up the masses here at the Chuck! #GBO @wvlt @wvltsp @Vol_Baseball @DylanDreiling1
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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
4 months
Here’s Blake Burke’s stare down of that reporter 👀
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Mike Wilson
4 months
This is the Saturday question that drew Tony Vitello's rant Sunday
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What a journey! From Tony Vitello’s first game in 2018 (Condredge throwing out the first pitch) to a Natty in 2024! Tennessee is without a doubt a Baseball school! @Vol_Baseball @wvlt @WVLTSports
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Rick Russo
3 years
KCHS standout BJ Edwards to sign his NLI with @Vol_Hoops on Sunday November 14th @wvlt @ZackRickensTV @VarsityAllAxs
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The Vols limited OU to 36 yd. rushing. UT has held its opponents to under 100 yards rushing 21 times under Tim Banks, including each game this season. All that does it's strengthen things on the back end allowing the corners and safety's to shine @wvlt @WVLTSports @Vol_Football
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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
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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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Dyland Dreiling walks off an improbable win for @Vol_Baseball with a blast to left center driving home Blake Burke who tied it in the 9th with a 2RBI single! Vols win 12-11 and will play Sunday night. 1st time in #CWS history day one ends in walk-off wins @wvlt @WVLTSports
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Rick Russo
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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
6 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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Rick Russo
3 months
A special shoutout to a special guy! Happy Birthday coach! @wvlt @RickBarnesUT @WVLTSports @Vol_Hoops
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Rick Russo
5 months
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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He followed Rick Barnes to Tennessee back in 2015. Ever since, UT's Director of Basketball Sports Performance Garrett Medenwald, has been building up strength for the Big Orange both on and off the court @Vol_Hoops @wvlt @WVLTSports @prodiG_movement
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Rick Russo
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The Vols have been dominant in the postseason at home. Tennessee is 20-5 in Regional games at Lindsey Nelson Stadium and pitchers Kirby Connell and Drew Beam are excited about getting another shot at it! @wvlt @WVLTSports @Vol_Baseball @KirbyConnell16 @drewbeam_
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Rick Russo
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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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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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Billy Barrels sits down with @WVLTSports to talk all things baseball including about his wildly popular walk-up tune @wvlt @Vol_Baseball
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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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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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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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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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Too old? Gosh I wish I was 23 again. Report says concern by some GM's centers around DK's age. Can't wait to see him prove them wrong! @WVLTSports
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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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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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Head coach Tony Vitello says he likes Billy Amick's walk-up music. It's certainly a fan favorite! Well, it got us wondering what was his song back in the day? @wvlt @WVLTSports @Vol_Baseball
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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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Always a fun few seconds when Billy Amick comes to bat with his Billy Squire walk-up music. Everyone including his teammates get into it! @wvlt @WVLTSports
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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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Rick Russo
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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Rick Russo
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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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The UT brand was on full display on Country Music's biggest stage Sunday. Josh Heupel was front and center for it and really loving @PeytonnManning in his old gear. In fact, it prompted coach to ask the Vol legend a certain question @wvlt @WVLTSports @Vol_Football @MorganWallen
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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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It's a team and a fan base that's developed a special bond! Another incredible run which continues and for the 3rd time in 4 years at the #CWS in Omaha! @JohnSartoriTV @wvlt @WVLTSports @Vol_Baseball @Vol_Sports @natalieburke24 @Moore10Chris @Zander_Sechrist @stark_cal
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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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