On this week's episode of Pancakes & Bacon, VFL Kyler Kerbyson and Reed Bacon discuss the NFL Draft and rate the landing spots of some of their favorite Vols. They also break down the film on quarterback Joey Aguilar and discuss whether or not he can make an immediate impact. The boys finish the episode looking at the transfer portal and talking about the needs for the 2025 team. Download and subscribe TODAY! - - - LISTEN AND REVIEW!! Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/6JnNTkPxEI0X0ry90...
Apr 28, 2025•1 hr 26 min
On this week's episode of Pancakes and Bacon, VFL Kyler Kerbyson and Reed Bacon are reacting to the HUGE news of Nico Iamaleava entering the transfer portal after not receiving a NIL pay increase. Kyler gives his perspective as a former Vol and insight into what the rest of the team may be thinking moving forward. Reed and Kyler are both impressed with Heupel’s decision and believe he is the right guy to lead this program. This is a HUGE episode... so download and subscribe TODAY! - - - LISTEN A...
Apr 14, 2025•57 min
On this week's episode, Reed Bacon is flying solo while the big man Kyler Kerbyson catches up on some work. Reed shares his excitement for the spring game and the opportunity to see where the team is at. He also calls out specific guys to watch for and who might need to step up this year for the Vols. Download and subscribe TODAY! - - - LIKE AND SUBSCRIBE!! LISTEN AND REVIEW!! Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/6JnNTkPxEI0X0ry90ClEkA?si=1fb56843feda4a44 Apple - https://podcasts.apple.com/us...
Apr 09, 2025•40 min
On this week's episode of Pancakes & Bacon, VFL Kyler Kerbyson and Reed Bacon react to the Vols taking down Kentucky in the Sweet Sixteen and then losing to Houston in the Elite Eight. Kyler thought beating Kentucky was the most important part of the weekend with the team losing to them twice in the regular season. Reed felt like the Houston game was probably the easiest loss the Barnes teams have had over the past few years. The boys then jump into the ongoing debate of Barnes vs Bruce 👀 A...
Apr 02, 2025•43 min
On this week's episode of Pancakes & Bacon, VFL Kyler Kerbyson and Reed Bacon are reacting to the first two rounds of the NCAA tournament and look at what the Vols may have coming up in the Sweet Sixteen. Kyler loves the toughness & grit on defense and Reed really likes the complimentary ball the guys are playing with. Before hoping into March Madness, Reed needed to give a shout-out to Vol Baseball and the great job they have done this season defending their title. Download and subscrib...
Mar 24, 2025•40 min
On this week's episode of Pancakes & Bacon, VFL Kyler Kerbyson and Reed Bacon are reacting to the SEC Tournament and look ahead to the BasketVols in the NCAA Tourney. Before looking into basketball the guys give a small preview of visiting Knoxville for football spring practice. After watching the games in Nashville both guys think the Vols can beat any team on any given day but that the boys may have a better chance as a 2 seed over a 1 seed 👀 Download and subscribe TODAY! - - - LIKE AND S...
Mar 18, 2025•49 min
On this week's episode of Pancakes & Bacon, VFL Kyler Kerbyson and Reed Bacon are unraveling a full season breakdown and look back over the past seven months of football. Both guys speak on the emotions heading into different games and when they felt they knew the team's true identity. Kyler still thinks Heupel did a good job with the offense and Reed still considers the season as a success. The guys are excited to see what Heupel can do to continue growing the program. Download and subscrib...
Jan 20, 2025•1 hr 4 min
On this week's episode of Pancakes & Bacon, VFL Kyler Kerbyson and Reed Bacon are reacting to Tennessee bringing in Mike Keith as the Voice of the Vols. The guys are also looking at the couple guys added in the transfer portal and in the back half of the 2025 signing class. Reed sees a couple guys in the class who could make an impact but Kyler sees a couple that need a liiiiitle more work before they see the field. All that and more! Download and subscribe TODAY! - - - 0:00 Open 4:42 Mike K...
Jan 13, 2025•1 hr 43 min
On this week's episode of Pancakes & Bacon, VFL Kyler Kerbyson and Reed Bacon are looking at the transfer portal and what it means to have this many Tennessee guys enter. Before they discuss the portal, the guys react to the other playoff games that have happened and what teams they are rooting for to make it all the way. Reed and Kyler both come away from the discussion thinking the Tennessee faithful can relax and trust Heupel through the offseason. Download and subscribe TODAY! - - - 0:00...
Jan 06, 2025•1 hr 14 min
On this week's episode of Pancakes & Bacon, VFL Kyler Kerbyson and Reed Bacon are looking to make sense of the ass-whooping Tennessee took against Ohio State. Kyler loves the heart he showed but was disappointed in Nico’s decision-making and awareness on the field. Reed was upset with the offense but really thinks the defense, being the strength of our team, was what hurt the Vols the most. It's a BIG episode so there's a lot to talk about... Download and subscribe TODAY! - - - LIKE AND SUBS...
Dec 24, 2024•1 hr 34 min
On this week's episode of Pancakes & Bacon, VFL Kyler Kerbyson and Reed Bacon are looking ahead to the Ohio State game and find spots where Tennessee can take advantage of the Buckeyes. Before they talk playoffs, the guys are raving about the Vols and Lady Vols basketball teams and their big wins on Saturday. Kyler and Reed are also breaking down film on half the 2025 signing class and share who they think is the steal of the class 👀 It's a big episode, so download and subscribe TODAY! - - ...
Dec 16, 2024•1 hr 59 min
Episode 75: On this week's episode of Pancakes and Bacon, VFL Kyler Kerbyson and Reed Bacon are reacting to the last playoff bracket of the season and the Vols' #9 seed. The guys do think there are some flaws in the system but they both want the chance to beat Ohio State. They then jump into the transfer portal and discuss the guys who have decided to enter. It's a big episode so download and subscribe TODAY! - - - 0:00 Open 7:54 CFB Playoff 30:07 Transfer Portal 44:34 Close - - - LISTEN AND REV...
Dec 11, 2024•48 min
On this week's episode of Pancakes and Bacon, VFL Kyler Kerbyson and Reed Bacon are reacting to a WONDERFUL holiday season with a Vols win and some Top 10 upsets! They start on the defensive side of the ball and rave about how much the defense bails out the offense. The guys then jump over to offense and break down why these shot plays were working and how Heupel adds new wrinkles every week. The boys finish the episode discussing the CFP and Kyler goes on a rant about Alabama being left out! It...
Dec 02, 2024•1 hr 49 min
On this week's episode of Pancakes and Bacon, VFL Kyler Kerbyson and Reed Bacon are fired up about the results across the CFB landscape. The guys start the episode giving flowers to the seniors and everything they have brought to Tennessee. Kyler then goes on a small rant about some of the bad play he saw from the Vols on Saturday. The guys then discuss the playoff picture and what Florida and Oklahoma did to give the Vols life. They end the episode discussing the future of the SEC and why Heupe...
Nov 25, 2024•1 hr 7 min
On this week's episode of Pancakes and Bacon, VFL Kyler Kerbyson and Reed Bacon are reacting to the Vols' loss on the road to Georgia. The boys ask, where is the defense? They both believe Georgia’s offensive gameplay was targeting the Vols' weak LB core and the D-Line didn’t show the elite play that we are used to. The offense’s lack of execution came back to bite them in the 2nd half and Nico Iamaleava couldn’t make the plays needed. There is still a path for the Vols but they need to be bette...
Nov 18, 2024•2 hr 8 min
On this week's episode of Pancakes and Bacon, VFL Kyler Kerbyson and Reed Bacon are breaking down the Vols' dominant win over Mississippi State. They start the episode discussing the news of Bob Kesling's retirement as the Voice of the Vols in 2025. They then talk injuries on the offense and how good the rushing attack looked. The guys still rave about the defense even with some big running lanes opened up. Kyler and Reed finish the episode discussing the game of the year at Georgia and what nee...
Nov 11, 2024•1 hr 37 min
On this week's episode of Pancakes and Bacon, VFL Kyler Kerbyson and Reed Bacon are reacting to the Vols' Dark Mode win vs Kentucky and how this team looks after their seventh victory of the year. The guys go in-depth on defensive techniques with the LB unit and think they are the weakest unit on the defense. Kyler and Reed then discuss the offense and are optimistic about what they showed but still don’t have high expectations for them. Kyler still loves this team and both think Dylan’s record-...
Nov 04, 2024•2 hr 6 min
On this bye-week episode of Pancakes and Bacon, VFL Kyler Kerbyson and Reed Bacon are discussing the SEC standings and answering some fan questions! The importance of the Georgia game has gone up and looks like the Vols will have to win out to make the SEC Championship this year. The guys debate the pros and cons of taking the ball first or after the half. They then finish the episode looking ahead to Kentucky and what the Vols need to do this Saturday in Neyland. Download and subscribe TODAY! -...
Oct 28, 2024•47 min
On this week's episode of Pancakes and Bacon, VFL Kyler Kerbyson and Reed Bacon are fired up for the Vols' HUGE win over the Tide! Reed shares what it was like in the stadium and how resilient this team was. The boys jokingly call this Defense the 85’ Bears but there might be some truth with how they show up in times of need. The offense was able to find its footing in the second half and the guys love Heupel’s play calling. Will Brooks is now a LEGEND and Tennessee ends the game in victory form...
Oct 21, 2024•2 hr 10 min
On this week's episode of Pancakes and Bacon, VFL Kyler Kerbyson and Reed Bacon are reacting to the Vols' narrow victory over the Gators last Saturday on Rocky Top. The guys open the episode talking about their experience in Neyland and the hype behind the dancing kid. They then jump into offense and Kyler gets pretty fired up about some bad play on the offensive line. Kyler and Reed are then breaking down the Vols' great play on defense and how the defense truly won Tennessee the game. The guys...
Oct 16, 2024•2 hr 34 min
On this week's episode of Pancakes and Bacon, VFL Kyler Kerbyson and Reed Bacon are looking to give some insight on the Vols' loss to Arkansas on Saturday in Fayetteville. The boys start by reacting to some toxic tweets from the fan base before jumping into play breakdowns from the game. Kyler and Reed finish the episode by discussing the importance of a win against Florida this week as the Vols return back to Neyland Stadium for a long home stretch. Don't miss this episode! Download and subscri...
Oct 08, 2024•2 hr 29 min
On this week's episode of Pancakes and Bacon, VFL Kyler Kerbyson and Reed Bacon are answering some fan questions about the offense and the transfer portal rules. Before jumping into the questions they both react to the crazy Georgia vs Alabama game and Ole Miss’s loss to Kentucky. They finish the episode looking ahead to Arkansas and what the Vols will do on the road this week. Download and subscribe TODAY! - - - Stay connected to Rocky Top Insider for ALL of your Tennessee Sports news, content,...
Sep 30, 2024•1 hr 5 min
On this week's episode of Pancakes and Bacon, VFL Kyler Kerbyson and Reed Bacon are reacting to the Vols and coach Josh Heupel’s signifying win over Oklahoma on the road. The guys are excited about the big play defense and see them getting better and better every week. They both love the in-game adjustments Heupel made on offense and think he was slightly handcuffed with the injuries on the offensive line. With the bye week coming up the guys are going to answer some listener questions on next w...
Sep 23, 2024•1 hr 54 min
On this week's episode of Pancakes and Bacon, VFL Kyler Kerbyson and Reed Bacon are discussing the beatdown that the Vols put on Kent State. Before they jump into the game, though, the guys talk about all of Tennessee's hype and temper some expectations before SEC play starts. They then rave about the placement that QB Nico Iamaleava has on the ball and how impressive it is for the defense to not let up a touchdown all season so far. Kyler and Reed finish the episode talking about Oklahoma and t...
Sep 17, 2024•1 hr 26 min
On this week's episode of Pancakes and Bacon, VFL Kyler Kerbyson and Reed Bacon are breaking down the Vols' big win over NC State. Kyler is gushing about the offensive line's performance and thinks this could be the Vols' best rushing attack in years. Reed loves the defensive line's dominance and thinks the backend showed flashes of being better than advertised. The boys finish the pod looking at the schedule ahead and other teams that are in contention for the CFP. It's a big one, so download a...
Sep 09, 2024•1 hr 46 min
On this week's episode of Pancakes and Bacon, VFL Kyler Kerbyson and Reed Bacon are falling right into the hype and absolutely rave over Nico Iamaleava! The guys believe that Tennessee's offense will be dangerous and Nico is an unquestionable artist with the football. The boys dive deep into the offensive scheme and are excited for all the possibilities around Tennessee's playbook. Kyller and Reed then react to the defense with a grain of salt knowing they weren’t really tested against UTC. They...
Sep 02, 2024•1 hr 35 min
On this week's episode of Pancakes and Bacon, VFL Kyler Kerbyson and Reed Bacon are getting PUMPED UP for Week 1 of college football and look ahead to the Vols vs UTC. Before they discuss what they want to see against the Mocs, though, Kyler and Reed are going through the full schedule to predict Tennessee's season record. Kyler thinks this schedule is actually easier than years past and Reed thinks there are a few sneaky games to watch out for. Download and subscribe today! - - - LISTEN AND REV...
Aug 27, 2024•1 hr 17 min
On this week's episode of Pancakes and Bacon, VFL Kyler Kerbyson and Reed Bacon are looking at the 2024 Tennessee defense and determine what grades they will need to have a successful season. The boys are fired up for the defensive line but aren’t sure if the LB core is going to keep up with SEC offenses. The guys see a lot of potential in the DB room but it’s all so unknown, which gives them pause on their belief in the defense this year. It's an episode that you won't want to miss before footb...
Aug 20, 2024•1 hr 5 min
On this week's episode of Pancakes and Bacon, VFL Kyler Kerbyson and Reed Bacon are looking at the 2024 Tennessee offense and try to answer some burning questions. Who will step up in the WR room? Is there a legitimate RB2? Who is going to fill the roll of LG on the Oline? How does Nico add a different wrinkle to the offense we were missing last year? All of that AND MORE on this episode of Pancakes and Bacon! Download and subscribe today. - - - Stay connected to Rocky Top Insider for ALL of you...
Aug 12, 2024•1 hr 17 min
On this week's episode of Pancakes and Bacon, VFL Kyler Kerbyson and Reed Bacon are diving into fall camp and share their memories of a college-level camp. The guys then react to the news of Jourdan Thomas’s season-ending injury. They finish the episode by pulling some nuggets out of coaching interviews with Tim Banks and Joey Halzle. Download and subscribe today! - - - Stay connected to Rocky Top Insider for ALL of your Tennessee Sports news, content, and coverage: Online: www.RockyTopInsider.c...
Aug 07, 2024•1 hr 8 min
