Check out the latest episode of the RTI: Press Pass podcast as hosts Ric Butler and Ryan Schumpert are breaking down the first two transfer portal additions for Tennessee Baseball in the wake of the Houston loss. The guys talk about what Ja'Kobi Gillespie brings to the table from Maryland, how Jaylen Carey's physicality will pivot Tennessee's playstyle, and the Vols' rotation of big men with the return of JP Estrella from injury. All that and more! Download and subscribe TODAY! - - - 0:25 Intro/...
Apr 08, 2025•46 min•Ep. 226
Check out the latest episode of the RTI: Diamond Pass as hosts Jack Foster and Ryan Schumpert are back to discuss what happened in Tennessee baseball's series loss to Texas A&M. The Vols no-hit the Aggies in game one but proceeded to give up 26 runs including 11 homers. The guys break down what went wrong in a disastrous doubleheader while also giving Liam Doyle his flowers for Friday's great performance. - - - 0:25 Intro 5:05 Pitching thoughts from game two loss 12:30 Pitching thoughts from...
Apr 07, 2025•38 min•Ep. 225
The RTI: Diamond Pass is BACK as Jack Foster and Ryan Schumpert are looking at THREE big questions for Tennessee baseball nine games into SEC play. What should Tennessee do with AJ Russell? Are Ariel Antigua and Dalton Bargo everyday starters now, no matter what? Plus, examining Dean Curley in the leadoff spot, Hunter Ensley's hot streak, and more. It's a BIG episode, so download and subscribe TODAY! - - - 0:25 - Intro 3:18 - Q1: What should Tennessee do with AJ Russell? 12:28 - Q2: Should Ariel...
Apr 02, 2025•41 min•Ep. 224
Check out the RTI: Reaction show as Ryan and Ric are breaking down Tennessee's 78-65 win over Kentucky in the Sweet 16 on Friday night in Indianapolis. - - - 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: @Ric_Butler, @RSchump00, & @...
Mar 29, 2025•25 min•Ep. 223
Check out the latest episode of the RTI: Press Pass as Ryan Schumpert and Ric Butler are previewing Tennessee's Sweet 16 rivalry matchup on Friday night in Indianapolis. The guys talk about the previous meetings between the two teams, keys to the game for this weekend, and much more. Download and subscribe TODAY! - - - Stay connected to Rocky Top Insider for ALL of your Tennessee Sports news, content, and coverage: Online: www.RockyTopInsider.com Twitter: @RockyTopInsider Instagram: @RockyTopIns...
Mar 27, 2025•22 min•Ep. 221
RTI's Jack Foster and Ryan Schumpert are back to discuss all the big takeaways from Tennessee baseball's series win over Alabama in Tuscaloosa. The guys start with how Tennessee's pitching staff performed on the weekend, including Liam Doyle's eventful start, Nate Snead's extended relief outing and great appearances from freshmen Tegan Kuhns and Brayden Krenzel. Additionally, the guys talk the big weekends from Dalton Bargo and Ariel Antigua, and how they help fill Gavin Kilen's void while he is...
Mar 25, 2025•49 min•Ep. 220
Listen as RTI’s Ric Butler and Ryan Schumpert break down their thoughts on Tennessee’s 67-58 win over UCLA in the second round of the NCAA Tournament on Saturday night in Lexington, KY. More on RockyTopInsider.com - - - 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...
Mar 23, 2025•10 min•Ep. 219
Check out the latest episode of the RTI: Press Pass as hosts Ryan and Ric are breaking down their reactions to Tennessee's first round win over Wofford in the NCAA March Madness Tournament on Thursday in Lexington. Stay tuned to www.RockyTopInsider.com for more postseason coverage. Download and subscribe TODAY! - - - Stay connected to Rocky Top Insider for ALL of your Tennessee Sports news, content, and coverage: Online: www.RockyTopInsider.com Twitter: @RockyTopInsider Instagram: @RockyTopInsid...
Mar 21, 2025•18 min•Ep. 218
Check out the latest episode of the RTI: Press Pass podcast as hosts Ryan Schumpert and Ric Butler are back from Nashville to talk a little Tennessee Basketball. The guys talked about the reactions to the Vols' impressive run through the SEC Tournament before diving into a preview for Thursday's game against Wofford in the first round of the NCAA Tournament. Ryan and Ric also discuss the Midwest Region as a whole, Kentucky and Houston, bracket spoilers, and more. Subscribe to Rocky Top Insider f...
Mar 18, 2025•40 min•Ep. 217
On this week's episode of Diamond Pass, RTI's Jack Foster and Ryan Schumpert are back to discuss their biggest takeaways from Tennessee baseball's series sweep of Florida, including Marcus Phillips' elite start, relief outings from Dylan Loy and Nate Snead, continued success from freshmen at the plate and more. Download and subscribe TODAY! - - - 0:24 Intro 3:09 Thoughts on Liam Doyle's outing 7:38 Nate Snead saves the day 14:47 Marcus Phillips is a DUDE 21:24 Tegan Kuhns' upside is crazy high 2...
Mar 18, 2025•56 min•Ep. 216
Jack Foster and Ryan Schumpert are back on the RTI: Diamond Pass to discuss takeaways from Tennessee baseball's series sweep over St. Bonaventure in Lindsey Nelson Stadium. The guys break down the Vols' historic combined team no-hitter Friday, diving into Liam Doyle's great outing. Plus, Marcus Phillips shoved Saturday and Dalton Bargo, Manny Marin and Jay Abernathy all had big weekends at the plate. Finally, the guys talk about injury updates for AJ Russell and Andrew Behnke. Download and subsc...
Mar 10, 2025•59 min•Ep. 215
Jack Foster and Ryan Schumpert are back to discuss the latest with Tennessee baseball in the past week. The Vols went 4-0 with wins over Oklahoma State and Arizona in Houston. The guys break down the biggest storylines from Tennessee's wins, including more dominant pitching, Gavin Kilen's continued excellence at the plate, Levi Clark, and more. The guys also briefly discuss the breaking news of Alberto Osuna being ruled ineligible. Download and subscribe to the RTI: Diamond Pass TODAY! - - - Sta...
Mar 03, 2025•45 min•Ep. 214
Jack Foster and Ryan Schumpert are back to discuss Tennessee baseball's series sweep of Samford and hit on the biggest storylines of the weekend. Starting with the pitching, Nate Snead returned to the bullpen, Marcus Phillips had an eventful start and the stack of Liam Doyle and Tanner Franklin continued to dominate. Plus, the upside of freshmen Levi Clark and Jay Abernathy, stock up for Reese Chapman, Stone Lawless and more. | RTI Diamond Pass - - - Stay connected to Rocky Top Insider for ALL o...
Feb 24, 2025•57 min•Ep. 213
Jack Foster and Ryan Schumpert are back with another RTI Diamond Pass podcast to discuss the top takeaways from Tennessee baseball's series sweep of Hofstra in Knoxville to open the season. - - - 0:00 Intro 4:00 Pitching takeaways 20:24 Freshmen impress offensively 28:55 More offense & position battle takeaways 40:08 Schedule notes - - - Stay connected to Rocky Top Insider for ALL of your Tennessee Sports news, content, and coverage: Online: www.RockyTopInsider.com Twitter: @RockyTopInsider ...
Feb 17, 2025•42 min•Ep. 212
On this week's episode of RTI: Press Pass, Ryan and (a flu-ridden) Ric are breaking down Kentucky's win over Tennessee and what's next for U.T. basketball as they battle some inconsistent play with just six games remaining in the regular season. Download and subscribe TODAY! - - - 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: @RockyTopIns...
Feb 14, 2025•32 min•Ep. 211
Jack Foster and Ryan Schumpert are back to break down the latest in the Tennessee baseball world, including Alberto Osuna's eligibility concerns, Marcus Phillips being named the day two starter, who could start at first base and more. - - - 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 Po...
Feb 13, 2025•38 min•Ep. 210
It's almost time for baseball season in Knoxville as hosts Jack Foster and Ryan Schumpert are bringing you the first edition of the RTI Baseball Podcast of 2025. The guys tell you everything you need to know about this team, including a full roster breakdown, who will be in the starting rotation, the bullpen pecking order, which positions are up in the air, lineup predictions and more. Towards the end, the guys discuss the big-picture topics for this season, including superlatives such as breako...
Feb 03, 2025•2 hr 30 min•Ep. 209
Check out the latest episode of the RTI: Press Pass podcast as hosts Jack Foster, Ryan Schumpert, and Ric Butler are breaking down the latest news and notes in Tennessee Athletics. The guys start the show with a look at Tennessee transfer Sam Pendleton before moving into a full deep dive into Ryan's 2025 depth chart predictions. The guys close the show with some basketball talk as they discuss the Vols' crossroad sink-or-swim game against Florida this weekend. All that and more, download and sub...
Jan 31, 2025•50 min•Ep. 208
The RTI: Press Pass is back with a full house once again as Jack Foster, Ryan Schumpert, and Ric Butler are breaking down the latest news around Tennessee Athletics. The guys start the show talking about the latest news around Tennessee football including the addition of Star Thomas, the Vols' future odds for the national championship, scheduling notes, and more. After the football talk, the guys move into some basketball conversation breaking down Tennessee's win over Mississippi State and what...
Jan 23, 2025•47 min•Ep. 207
Check out the all-new episode of the RTI: Press Pass podcast as hosts Ryan Schumpert and Ric Butler are breaking down a ton in the world of Tennessee Athletics. The guys start the show by talking about the news of Mike Keith as the next Voice of the Vols before moving into some football notes on Jermod McCoy, the transfer portal, James Pearce Jr., and the Vols' LEO room. Ryan and Ric then close the show with a look at Tennessee Basketball's win over Georgia and their thoughts on the Vols through...
Jan 16, 2025•49 min•Ep. 206
Check out the RTI Instant Reaction show as Ric Butler and Ryan Schumpert are breaking down the Vols' gutsy 74-70 win over Texas on Saturday night in Austin. Plus a BIG announcement from Rocky Top Insider for Sunday, Jan. 12. Download and subscribe TODAY! - - - 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 ...
Jan 12, 2025•17 min•Ep. 205
Check out the latest episode of the RTI: Press Pass as Ryan Schumpert, Jack Foster, and Ric Butler are back talking Tennessee Athletics. The guys start the show by talking about Tennessee's latest activity in the transfer portal and where the Vols still need to acquire talent moving forward. The guys then flip to some Tennessee basketball conversation and break down the Vols' huge loss to Florida on Tuesday night and what's next for the team with a road trip to Texas on the horizon. Download and...
Jan 08, 2025•49 min•Ep. 204
Check out the latest episode of the RTI: Press Pass podcast as hosts Ric Butler and Ryan Schumpert are breaking down No. 1 Tennessee's 13-0 start through the pre-conference slate. The guys talk about the impact of Tennessee's impressive portal class, the leadership from the Vols' seniors, Chaz Lanier and Jordan Gainey's scoring ability, and much more. Ric and Ryan then get into a quick look at the SEC slate before Tennessee opens up conference play against Arkansas this Saturday afternoon in Kno...
Jan 02, 2025•59 min•Ep. 203
Check out the latest episode of the RTI: Press Pass as hosts Ryan Schumpert and Ric Butler are breaking down their thoughts on Tennessee's loss to Ohio State in the College Football Playoffs. Thanks for listening this season! - - - 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/Sp...
Dec 22, 2024•23 min•Ep. 202
The RTI Press Pass is back with Jack Foster, Ric Butler and Ryan Schumpert previewing Tennessee's upcoming CFP game against Ohio State, discussing the keys to a Tennessee upset victory in the Shoe. Will Tennessee's defensive line dominate Ohio State's offensive line? Will Tennessee's secondary be able to contain Ohio State's elite wide receivers? All that plus portal notes and a basketball update in the latest Press Pass. Download and subscribe TODAY! - - - Stay connected to Rocky Top Insider fo...
Dec 19, 2024•56 min•Ep. 201
Check out a special Sunday night episode of the RTI: Press Pass podcast as hosts Ric Butler and Ryan Schumpert are breaking down their day-of thoughts on Tennessee's spot in the College Football Playoffs, the 12-team field as a whole, and an early look at Ohio State. There's going to be a LOT of playoff talk over the next two weeks so make sure you're locked into Rocky Top Insider! - - - Stay connected to Rocky Top Insider for ALL of your Tennessee Sports news, content, and coverage: Online: www...
Dec 09, 2024•39 min•Ep. 200
On this week's episode of the RTI: Press Pass, the guys are back again to discuss Tennessee's latest spot in the playoffs. Ryan, Jack, and Ric are talking about a potential first-round opponent in Ohio State and a second-round opponent in Oregon, the slim possibility of Tennessee moving up, the potential of Penn State being Tennessee's opponent, and Alabama's spot in the playoffs. The guys also talk about Tennessee Basketball's win over Syracuse and what's clicking with Tennessee early on in the...
Dec 05, 2024•55 min•Ep. 199
The RTI: Press Pass is back again as Ric and Ryan are breaking down their 12th Tennessee game of the season, this one a 36-23 win over Vanderbilt in the regular-season finale from Nashville. The win over an in-state rival is a good story but not the big one of the day. That would belong to Tennessee clinching a spot in the 2024 College Football Playoffs as the Vols wait to see what unfolds around them over the next eight days. Tennessee had high stakes in this game but put together a very solid ...
Nov 30, 2024•30 min•Ep. 198
Check out the latest episode of RTI: Press Pass as Jack, Ryan, and Ric are back to discuss Tennessee football's latest placement in the College Football Playoff Rankings and how the Vanderbilt game is now a WIN & IN game for the Vols. But Vandy is no slouch in 2024... The guys discuss the keys to a Tennessee victory, and Ryan explains why Saturday will be "excruciating" for Tennessee fans. Finally, some hoops talk. Chaz Lanier dominated in the Bahamas, and Tennessee looked the part in a pair...
Nov 27, 2024•1 hr•Ep. 197
The RTI: Press Pass is back again as hosts Ric Butler and Ryan Schumpert are breaking down the Vols' shutout win over UTEP on Saturday afternoon in Knoxville. The guys discuss Tennessee's slow start, what got things turned around, Boo Carter's dynamic ability at punt return, and much more. The real news of the day, though, was Florida beating No. 9 Ole Miss in Gainesville. The guys react to Florida and Ohio State's wins on Saturday and break down what that means for Tennessee's playoff chances. ...
Nov 24, 2024•28 min•Ep. 196
