Jack Foster and Ryan Schumpert are back to preview the Chapel Hill Regional. It’s a LOADED regional with three other really good teams. The guys discuss the strengths and weaknesses of UNC and ECU, sharing their thoughts on what it’ll take for Tennessee to win. Plus, who are the most trusted bullpen arms besides the usual suspects? Will Landon Mack give it a go? Who could surprise us? All that and more in the latest Diamond Pass! - - - Stay connected to Rocky Top Insider for ALL of your Tennesse...
May 26, 2026•51 min•Ep. 290
On this episode of RTI: Diamond Pass, Jack Foster and Ryan Schumpert are back to break down Tennessee’s series win at Oklahoma. Starting pitching wasn’t quite as dominant, but the offense stayed hot to guide the team to a big series win. The guys take a holistic view at the last month and change to determine what was truly changed for this team and what should give people confidence going into the postseason… and what shouldn’t, as the Vols need Landon Mack healthy. Plus, a look at Tennessee’s S...
May 18, 2026•53 min•Ep. 289
On this episode of the RTI: Diamond Pass, hosts Jack Foster and Ryan Schumpert are breaking down all of their thoughts from Tennessee Baseball's impressive 2-1 series win over No. 4 Texas this past weekend in Knoxville. The guys break down the highs of the first two wins on Friday and Saturday, and also talk about their concerns for the new Landon Mack injury and how it could impact the Vols moving forward. Jack and Ryan also dive into Tennessee's offense and ask the important question... Is thi...
May 12, 2026•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 288
The RTI Diamond Pass is back with Jack Foster and Ryan Schumpert discussing the Vols' series win over Alabama. The Vols swept a doubleheader after dropping the opener, displaying more consistency at the plate than in weekends past. The guys discuss Tennessee’s momentum offensively in the last four SEC games and if the trend is here to stay. Plus, the guys dive into poor pitching from Thursday night’s series opener while also giving Tegan Kuhns and Evan Blanco their flowers. Additionally, should ...
Apr 27, 2026•53 min•Ep. 287
Jack Foster and Ryan Schumpert are back to break down Tennessee baseball’s series loss to Ole Miss. The guys discuss how much stock to put into Tennessee’s offensive explosion on Sunday, poor outings from Cam Appenzeller and Landon Mack, and the great Friday performances from a trio of young arms. Has something changed for Levi Clark? What should Tennessee do with Blaine Brown? Plus, the guys give Evan Blanco his flowers, discuss another incredible Tegan Kuhns performance, how the Stone Lawless ...
Apr 21, 2026•53 min•Ep. 286
The RTI Diamond Pass is back with Jack Foster and Ryan Schumpert discussing Tennessee baseball's series sweep at Mississippi State. What led to the sudden turnaround for the Vols? Was it always there? The guys break down Tegan Kuhns' tremendous outing, balanced success for the offense, bullpen performances and more, including what's to come for UT in the next couple of weeks.
Apr 14, 2026•52 min•Ep. 285
Jack Foster and Ryan Schumpert are back to discuss Tennessee baseball’s series loss to LSU. After another heartbreaking game three loss, how can Tennessee get off the mat? Plus, the offense continues to struggle, and it simply comes down to guys not performing. Starting pitching and a select few bullpen arms are elite, but depth is an issue on the staff. Who can rise up and provide necessary innings beyond the usual suspects? The guys break down the weekend from all angles before looking ahead t...
Apr 07, 2026•50 min•Ep. 284
RTI’s Jack Foster and Ryan Schumpert are back to discuss the biggest topics in Tennessee baseball. First, Josh Elander is moving to the dugout full-time and no longer coaching third base. Why this move makes sense and the positives that could come from it. Plus, Stone Lawless is out for the foreseeable future after taking a pitch to the face Sunday. The guys discuss how Tennessee is likely to handle the catcher spot and how Stone’s absence could cause a sizable ripple effect. The Vanderbilt seri...
Apr 01, 2026•56 min•Ep. 283
Jack Foster and Ryan Schumpert are back to discuss Tennessee baseball’s series win over Missouri. The guys react to Tegan Kuhns and Landon Mack’s rocky starts, while going into depth on Evan Blanco’s tremendous 7.2-inning performance. Plus, how good is Cam Appenzeller? And could he be a starter by season’s end? The guys also dive into a balanced offensive performance on the weekend, highlighted by Stone Lawless and Levi Clark. Is Blake Grimmer at leadoff here to stay? What about at second base? ...
Mar 24, 2026•1 hr•Ep. 282
The RTI Diamond Pass is back with Jack Foster and Ryan Schumpert examining Tennessee baseball’s heartbreaking series loss to Georgia from all angles. First, addressing the elephant in the room of coach Josh Elander’s decision to NOT pull Brayden Krenzel in the seventh inning. The guys share their reactions on the decision and the events to follow. Plus, an in-depth analysis on the starting pitching performances from Tegan Kuhns, Landon Mack and Evan Blanco, as well as stellar relief appearances ...
Mar 17, 2026•57 min•Ep. 281
The RTI Diamond Pass is back with Jack Foster and Ryan Schumpert discussing Tennessee baseball’s series win over Wright State and the top storylines surrounding the team heading into SEC play. Despite a pair of wins, a 6-0 Sunday loss leaves a sour taste for Tennessee’s most recent weekend. Is there ANY hope for the offense right now? Looking at what is plaguing Levi Clark, Manny Marin’s big weekend, what Blake Grimmer and Garrett Wright returning means and more. And then on the mound, the guys ...
Mar 09, 2026•59 min•Ep. 280
The RTI Diamond Pass is back with hosts Jack Foster and Ryan Schumpert discussing the Vols’ 2-1 weekend in Arlington, Texas. The weekend started off on the wrong foot but ended on a high note, with Tennessee winning back-to-back games. The guys break down all the top storylines, including Cam Appenzeller’s great performance, the starting pitching, why Levi Clark’s numbers were better than they indicated, what to make of Chris Newstrom’s massive Friday and more! - - - Stay connected to Rocky Top ...
Mar 03, 2026•55 min•Ep. 279
On this episode of RTI: Diamond Pass, hosts Jack Foster and Ryan Schumpert are back to discuss Tennessee baseball’s series loss to Kent State from all angles. Starting with the pitching, 10 hit-by-pitches was an uncharacteristic and worrisome development. But was the lack of command on the weekend a one-off? Brandon Arvidson looked good in his debut, Brady Frederick bounced back and Landon Mack put together another quality start, but the rest of the staff left something to be desired. As did the...
Feb 24, 2026•43 min•Ep. 278
The RTI Diamond Pass is back with Jack Foster and Ryan Schumpert discussing all the top takeaways from Tennessee baseball’s opening weekend sweep against Nicholls. Beginning with the starting pitching, Tegan Kuhns, Landon Mack and Evan Blanco all looked the part. But which relief performances stood out the most? Blaine Brown was the story offensively. Is he THE guy for Tennessee this year? And what to make of Trent Grindlinger and Evan Hankins getting starts, Reese Chapman’s productive weekend, ...
Feb 17, 2026•45 min•Ep. 277
The RTI Diamond Pass is BACK with Jack Foster and Ryan Schumpert preparing you for the 2026 Tennessee baseball season. The guys tell you everything you need to know, from a full roster breakdown, to pitching staff pecking order, to position battles and everything in between. Plus, answering the BIG questions looming over year one of the Josh ElandEra. What will be this team’s identity? What’s the biggest difference in the post-Tony world? Finally, some season superlatives, season predictions and...
Feb 10, 2026•1 hr 28 min•Ep. 276
On this episode of RTI: Press Pass, hosts Ryan Schumpert, Ric Butler, and Ryan Sylvia are diving into the latest news regarding Tennessee quarterback Joey Aguilar and his journey through the courts in hopes of joining the Vols' roster for the 2026 season. The guys discuss what's happened so far, the news from Wednesday morning, and the overall precedent of the situation. The guys are also breaking down Tennessee's quarterback room for next season, with or without Joey Aguilar, and what it means ...
Feb 04, 2026•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 275
Check out an all-new episode of the RTI: Press Pass podcast as hosts Ryan Schumpert, Ryan Sylvia, and Ric Butler are diving into the latest portal news around Tennessee Athletics. The guys take a look at Tennessee's 20-man portal class and talk about the most underrated pickups, the projected starters and impact players, the players that Tennessee most needs to click in place, and much more. The guys are also taking a quick look into Tennessee's win over Alabama, what's next on the Lady Vols' sc...
Jan 27, 2026•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 274
Check out an all-new episode of the RTI: Press Pass as hosts Ryan Sylvia, Ric Butler, and Ryan Schumpert are diving into the latest transfer portal news for the Tennessee Volunteers. The guys discuss the quarterback market and Tennessee's remaining options, last weekend's Penn State haul and Chaz Coleman, areas that still need to be addressed, and much more. The guys close the show by discussing a few key storylines for both the men's and women's basketball teams as they continue conference play...
Jan 14, 2026•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 273
Check out the latest episode of the RTI Press Pass as Ryan Schumpert and Ryan Sylvia dive into the transfer portal to find out where Tennessee Football is in the process. The guys dive into every angle of the portal there is, breaking down the Vols' additions, Tennessee's targets, QB Sam Leavitt's journey, and much more. It's an episode that you don't want to miss if you're a Vol fan in the know. Download and subscribe TODAY! - - - Stay connected to Rocky Top Insider for ALL of your Tennessee Sp...
Jan 08, 2026•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 272
Check out a late-night episode of the RTI Press Pass as Ryan Sylvia and Ric Butler are breaking down Tennessee's Music City Bowl loss to Illinois in Nissan Stadium. The guys talk about what went wrong for Tennessee and discuss the different players that UT used. The guys also get into some broad topics, such as transfer portal needs, the season as a whole, and much more. Download and subscribe TODAY! - - - Stay connected to Rocky Top Insider for ALL of your Tennessee Sports news, content, and co...
Dec 31, 2025•56 min•Ep. 271
Check out a new episode of the RTI: Press Pass as hosts Ryan Sylvia, Ryan Schumpert, and Ric Butler are breaking down a big news week in the world of Tennessee Football. The guys start the show by talking about Jake Merklinger's exit to the transfer portal and the Music City Bowl before diving into their thoughts on the Vols' hiring of Jim Knowles as the next defensive coordinator. They then get into Tennessee's biggest needs in the transfer portal, the Legend Bey saga, 2026 scheduling notes, an...
Dec 18, 2025•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 270
On this week's episode of the RTI: Press Pass, hosts Ryan Schumpert, Ric Butler, and Ryan Sylvia are breaking down a huge week in Tennessee Athletics. The guys begin the show by discussing Tennessee's huge move of firing defensive coordinator Tim Banks, what it means for the program, and some potential names to watch in the Vols' search. They then move into Sunday's news of Tennessee being selected to the Music City Bowl and discuss which UT players they could see potentially opting out of the g...
Dec 10, 2025•1 hr 17 min•Ep. 269
Check out the latest episode of the RTI: Press Pass as Ryan Schumpert, Ryan Sylvia, and Ric Butler are breaking down Tennessee's loss to Vanderbilt on Saturday and some of the big picture questions that are coming out of the game. - - - Stay connected to Rocky Top Insider for ALL of your Tennessee Sports news, content, and coverage: Online: www.RockyTopInsider.com Twitter: @RockyTopInsider Instagram: @RockyTopInsider TikTok & YouTube: @RockyTopInsider Facebook: Rocky Top Insider Apple Podcas...
Nov 30, 2025•43 min•Ep. 268
On this pre-Thanksgiving episode of the RTI: Press Pass, hosts Ric Butler and Ryan Sylvia are diving into this weekend's high-stakes in-state rivalry game between Tennessee and Vanderbilt. The guys talk about the implications for the game on both sides, what Tennessee's defense needs to do to slow down Diego Pavia, and what the Vols' offense needs to put together in order to get points on the scoreboard. Download and subscribe TODAY! - - - Stay connected to Rocky Top Insider for ALL of your Tenn...
Nov 26, 2025•38 min•Ep. 267
Check out the latest episode of RTI: Press Pass as Ryan Sylvia and Ric Butler break down some of their quick thoughts from The Swamp after Tennessee's 31-11 win over the Florida Gators. - - - Stay connected to Rocky Top Insider for ALL of your Tennessee Sports news, content, and coverage: Online: www.RockyTopInsider.com Twitter: @RockyTopInsider Instagram: @RockyTopInsider TikTok & YouTube: @RockyTopInsider Facebook: Rocky Top Insider Apple Podcasts/Spotify/Amazon: RTI Press Pass RTI Writers...
Nov 23, 2025•25 min•Ep. 266
On this week's episode of the RTI: Press Pass, hosts Ryan Sylvia, Ryan Schumpert, and Ric Butler are diving into Tennessee Football's upcoming game against Florida in The Swamp. The guys talk about the history of the matchup and the losing streak that the Vols are on in Gainesville, as well as what Tennessee needs to do to find a win and how that can happen. No one is very confident in how the game will play out, but there are X-Factors on both sides that could make a big impact. Download and su...
Nov 19, 2025•56 min•Ep. 265
Check out the latest episode of the RTI: Press Pass as hosts Ryan Schumpert, Ryan Sylvia, and Ric Butler are breaking down Tennessee Football's 42-9 win over New Mexico State on Saturday afternoon in Knoxville. The guys talk about their biggest takeaways from the game, the Vols' backup quarterback situation, the next two games against Florida and Vanderbilt, UT's defense, and much more. Download and subscribe TODAY! - - - Stay connected to Rocky Top Insider for ALL of your Tennessee Sports news,...
Nov 16, 2025•32 min•Ep. 264
Check out an all-new episode of the RTI: Press Pass as hosts Ryan Schumpert, Ric Butler, and Ryan Sylvia are back from the bye week and talking about Tennessee Football once again. The guys share their thoughts on the final three-game stretch for Tennessee, the different outcomes that could come up, and a quick look at the New Mexico State game on Saturday. The show then closes with some quick thoughts on the Tennessee men's and women's basketball teams before wrapping things up for the day. Dow...
Nov 12, 2025•45 min•Ep. 263
Check out the Saturday night edition of the RTI Press Pass as hosts Ryan Schumpert, Ryan Sylvia, and Ric Butler are breaking down their thoughts on Tennessee's 33-27 loss to Oklahoma on Saturday night in Knoxville. - - - Stay connected to Rocky Top Insider for ALL of your Tennessee Sports news, content, and coverage: Online: www.RockyTopInsider.com Twitter: @RockyTopInsider Instagram: @RockyTopInsider TikTok & YouTube: @RockyTopInsider Facebook: Rocky Top Insider Apple Podcasts/Spotify/Amazo...
Nov 02, 2025•36 min•Ep. 262
Check out the latest episode of the RTI: Press Pass podcast with hosts Ryan Schumpert, Ryan Sylvia, and Ric Butler. The guys start the show with some general talk around basketball and baseball before dropping a surprise announcement early in the show. The guys then get into a full preview for the Tennessee-Oklahoma game on Saturday including storylines to watch for, a look at Oklahoma, and what the Vols need to do to pick up the win. Download and subscribe TODAY! - - - 0:00 Intro 13:07 RTI Big ...
Oct 29, 2025•1 hr•Ep. 261
