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Diego Pavia thinks Vandy can run the state of Tennessee in football

1 week ago | rockytoptalk.com | Terry Lambert

Photo by Johnnie Izquierdo/Getty Images In news that absolutely will not shock you at all, Diego Pavia is running his mouth. The Vanderbilt quarterback that gained fame with his gutsy play and shocking upset of Alabama last season thinks Vanderbilt, yes the Vanderbilt Commodores, can run the state of Tennessee in football. Pavia made this claim during a segment of Bussin with the Boys. “Vanderbilt is gonna run Tennessee after this year,” said Pavia.
Watch: Highlights from Christian Moore’s big night with the Angels

1 week ago | rockytoptalk.com | Terry Lambert

Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images One of the most touted MLB prospects in Tennessee baseball history made his debut last week with the Los Angeles Angels. On Monday night he showed exactly why he was taken so highly in the 2024 MLB Draft. Moore scored his first hit of his MLB career, which ended up being a triple at Yankee Stadium. A diving attempt from Aaron Judge came up short, and the rookie second baseman ended up at third base.
Tennessee picks up two 2026 defensive back commitments

1 week ago | rockytoptalk.com | Terry Lambert

Nelson Chenault-Imagn Images Tennessee has added two pieces to its defensive backfield this week, earning commitments from KJ McClain and Luke Thompson. McClain committed earlier in the week, coming out of New Jersey.
Football Recruiting: Tennessee ‘at the top’ for 5-star OL Darius Gray

2 weeks ago | rockytoptalk.com | Terry Lambert

Angelina Alcantar/USA TODAY Network via Imagn Images Tennessee’s big push for five-star interior lineman Darius Gray continued over the weekend. The touted prospect took his official visit to Knoxville over the weekend, and it would appear that things went pretty well. According to On3’s Steve Wiltfong, Gray says that Tennessee “stands at the top of the board” following his visit.
Tennessee football hiring former Vol Marion Hobby as defensive analyst

2 weeks ago | rockytoptalk.com | Terry Lambert

Photo by Robin Alam/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images According to multiple reports, Tennessee will bring one of its own back home. Marion Hobby, a former All-SEC performer in Knoxville, will join the Tennessee staff as a defensive analyst. Tennessee is adding Marion Hobby to its defensive staff, a source tells @CBSSports. Hobby, a former All-SEC player at Tennessee, has coached in four NFL conference championship games (Saints, Jaguars, Bengals 2x) and a Super Bowl.
2025 Tennessee Football Preview: Detailing the big changes on the offensive line

2 weeks ago | rockytoptalk.com | Terry Lambert

Caitie McMekin/News Sentinel / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images We’ve talked a lot about how different the Tennessee offense could look in 2025, and no position was hit harder with roster turnover than the offensive line. Glen Elarbee had plenty put on his plate this offseason, losing a handful of multi-year contributors up front. Tennessee knew was was coming and quickly hit the transfer portal to find some experience.
2025 Tennessee Football Preview: How will the Vols replace Dylan Sampson?

2 weeks ago | rockytoptalk.com | Terry Lambert

Photo by Jeffrey Vest/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images There’s been plenty of turnover on the Tennessee roster this offseason, particularly on the offensive side of the ball. The Volunteers will rotate in four new starters up front on the offensive line, welcome a handful of new contributors at wide receiver and replace Nico Iamaleava under center. The quarterback saga certainly has overshadowed the rest of the roster turnover, particularly at running back.
Everything Tony Vitello said after Tennessee’s series loss to Arkansas in the Supers

2 weeks ago | rockytoptalk.com | Terry Lambert

Photo by Wesley Hitt/Getty Images Tennessee, much like the entire second half of this baseball season, just couldn’t quite put the pieces together this weekend in Fayetteville. The Volunteers dropped a must-win game No. 2 on Sunday afternoon as Arkansas got to Liam Doyle early on and never let up. Tony Vitello’s title-defending team comes up two wins short of another appearance in Omaha. It was the ending to a strange, frustrating — and even at times dominant season.
NCAA Super Regionals: Arkansas crushes Tennessee to move on to CWS

2 weeks ago | rockytoptalk.com | Terry Lambert

Photo by Wesley Hitt/Getty Images The Tennessee baseball season is over after a disappointing showing in Fayetteville this afternoon. The Volunteers had their No. 1 on the mound with the season hanging in the balance, but the potent Arkansas offense proved to be too much. Tennessee’s unquestioned ace and future top pick in the MLB Draft didn’t have his best stuff this afternoon. Doyle hit the first batter of the game and issued a couple more walks in the early going.
Tennessee vs. Arkansas in game No. 2: How to watch, stream, odds

2 weeks ago | rockytoptalk.com | Terry Lambert

Saul Young/News Sentinel / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images Tennessee’s season is on the line once again on Sunday afternoon after dropping game No. 1 to Arkansas on Saturday evening. The Volunteers took the lead with a two-run shot in the middle innings, but the Razorbacks found one of their own to reclaim the lead. An Andrew Fischer homerun late got Tennessee back to within one, but that’s all they could muster.