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•Transcript available on Metacast 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•Transcript available on Metacast 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•Transcript available on Metacast 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•Transcript available on Metacast 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•Transcript available on Metacast 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•Transcript available on Metacast 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•Transcript available on Metacast 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•Transcript available on Metacast 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•Transcript available on Metacast 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•Transcript available on Metacast 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•Transcript available on Metacast 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•Transcript available on Metacast 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•Transcript available on Metacast 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•Transcript available on Metacast 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•Transcript available on Metacast 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•Transcript available on Metacast 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•Transcript available on Metacast 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•Transcript available on Metacast 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•Transcript available on Metacast 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•Transcript available on Metacast Check out the latest episode of the RTI: Press Pass as hosts Jack Foster, Ryan Schumpert, and Ric Butler are breaking down all the twists and turns of the latest CFB Playoff update this week. The guys talk about Tennessee's most and least likely paths to the playoffs, the committee's constant inconsistencies, how other team's chaos could affect Tennessee, and much more. The guys also get into a quick preview for the Tennessee-UTEP game and close down the show with some thoughts on the first four...
Nov 21, 2024•53 min•Ep 195•Transcript available on Metacast Check out the latest episode of the RTI: Press Pass podcast as hosts Ryan Schumpert and Ric Butler are breaking down Tennessee's 31-17 loss to Georgia on Saturday night in Athens. - - - 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...
Nov 17, 2024•23 min•Ep 194•Transcript available on Metacast Check out the latest episode of RTI: Press Pass as hosts Jack Foster, Ric Butler, and Ryan Schumpert are back to react to Tennessee football's No. 7 ranking in the latest College Football Playoff rankings release. The Vols got jumped by Indiana & BYU, which is bad news, but how bad? And is Tennessee in the WORST position of any one- or two-loss SEC team right now? Then, the guys preview the upcoming Georgia game, giving keys to victory and how Tennessee could win, lose, blow out or get blown...
Nov 13, 2024•59 min•Ep 193•Transcript available on Metacast Check out the latest episode of the RTI: Press Pass as hosts Ric Butler and Ryan Schumpert are breaking down the Vols' 33-14 win over SEC foe Mississippi State on Saturday night in Knoxville. The guys start with the big news of the night and discuss the reactions and the latest with Nico Iamaleava's injury scare. Will the Vols' quarterback be back for the Georgia game next week? Josh Heupel sounded optimistic but we'll see as the week unfolds. Ric and Ryan then go through a full three-phase brea...
Nov 10, 2024•35 min•Ep 192•Transcript available on Metacast Check out the latest episode of RTI: Press Pass as hosts Jack Foster, Ric Butler & Ryan Schumpert are back to discuss Tennessee football's No. 7 ranking in the first CFP Rankings release and take a look at the upcoming Mississippi State game in Neyland Stadium. How big of a deal is it that the Vols are behind Texas & Penn State? And can Tennessee's passing offense FINALLY have a big day against a poor Mississippi State defense? We're breaking it ALL down and more on the latest episode of...
Nov 07, 2024•52 min•Ep 191•Transcript available on Metacast Check out the latest episode of RTI: Press Pass as hosts Ric Butler and Ryan Schumpert are breaking down the Vols' 28-18 win over Kentucky 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/Amazon: RTI Press Pass RTI Writers: @Ric_Butler, ...
Nov 03, 2024•38 min•Ep 190•Transcript available on Metacast Check out the latest episode of RTI: Press Pass as hosts Ryan Schumpert and Ric Butler are taking you through an extensive preview for the upcoming 2024-2025 Tennessee Volunteers Basketball season. The guys talk about all the roster movement during the offseason, expectations for Tennessee's sophomores, what the transfer class brings to the table, Zakai Zeigler's reliability, and much more. Basketball season is right around the corner so don't miss this episode! Download and subscribe TODAY! - -...
Oct 31, 2024•1 hr 4 min•Ep 189•Transcript available on Metacast On this week's episode of RTI: Press Pass, hosts Jack Foster, Ric Butler and Ryan Schumpert are back to preview Tennessee football's upcoming battle against Kentucky in Neyland Stadium on Saturday night. The guys discuss all the major keys to victory, including first-half offensive scoring, running the ball well, not turning the ball over & more. Plus, thoughts on Halloween, Ric's costume plans, Ryan's trick-or-treating method, and what is the best candy bar? Download and subscribe TODAY! - ...
Oct 30, 2024•46 min•Ep 188•Transcript available on Metacast On this special episode of the RTI: Press Pass, Sports Illustrated’s national college basketball reporter Kevin Sweeney joins RTI’s Ryan Schumpert to preview Tennessee basketball ahead of the 2024-25 season. Sweeney and Schumpert discuss where Tennessee stacks up in the SEC, questions about the Vols and play “buy or sell” on a number of Vol hoops prompts. - - - Check out www.RockyTopInsider.com for more Tennessee Basketball coverage - - - Stay connected to Rocky Top Insider for ALL of your Tenne...
Oct 24, 2024•33 min•Ep 187•Transcript available on Metacast On this week's episode of RTI: Press Pass, hosts Jack Foster, Ric Butler, and Ryan Schumpert are back to discuss where Tennessee Football is at heading into its second open date of the season. The guys go over the biggest storylines coming out of the Alabama win, specifically diving in on some key performances from Jermod McCoy, James Pearce Jr. and Nico Iamaleava in the second half. Did Nico's second half potentially spark something for him going forward? Plus, 10-2 is staring the Vols in the f...
Oct 24, 2024•38 min•Ep 186•Transcript available on Metacast 
