Check out the latest episode of the RTI: Press Pass podcast as hosts Ric Butler and Ryan Schumpert are breaking down the Vols' win over Alabama on Saturday afternoon in Knoxville. The guys start the show by talking about the chaos that was another field storming and some of the aftermath on the field. Ryan and Ric then get into the actual game - the guys discuss Tennessee's big defensive effort, the Vols' secondary stepping up, offensive problems in the first half, Tennessee's burst of life in t...
Oct 20, 2024•35 min•Ep 185•Transcript available on Metacast On this week's episode of the RTI: Press Pass, hosts Ric Butler, Ryan Schumpert, and Jack Foster are breaking down their thoughts on the upcoming Third Saturday in October game between Tennessee and Alabama from Knoxville on Saturday. The guys start the show with some brief game thoughts including the quasi-playoff atmosphere on Saturday. The guys talk about keys to the game for both sides, the biggest mismatches in the game, where Tennessee needs to clean things up, and much more. It's a HUGE g...
Oct 16, 2024•56 min•Ep 184•Transcript available on Metacast Check out the latest RTI: Press Pass episode as Ric and Ryan are breaking down Tennessee's overtime 23-17 win over Florida on Saturday night in Neyland Stadium. - - - 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...
Oct 13, 2024•38 min•Ep 183•Transcript available on Metacast On this week's episode of RTI: Press Pass, hosts Jack, Ryan, and Ric are back again to dive into Tennessee's loss to Arkansas on Saturday night before flipping the page to Florida this weekend as the Vols return to Knoxville. What does Tennessee need to do to find a win against the Gators? Does the new playoff system devalue regular season losses? We break all of that and more down on Wednesday's episode of the show. Download and subscribe TODAY! - - - Stay connected to Rocky Top Insider for ALL...
Oct 09, 2024•54 min•Ep 182•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 Tennessee's loss to Arkansas on Saturday night in Fayetteville, AR. The guys talk about Tennessee's passing struggles, the flow of the game, where things went wrong, what's next for the Vols, and much more. It's a big one from Razorback Stadium so don't miss it! Download and subscribe today. - - - Stay connected to Rocky Top Insider for ALL of your Tennessee Sports news, content, ...
Oct 06, 2024•32 min•Ep 181•Transcript available on Metacast On this week's episode of the RTI: Press Pass podcast, hosts Ryan Schumpert, Ric Butler, and Jack Foster are previewing the Vols' upcoming contest against Arkansas. The guys talk about keys to the game, what Arkansas does well, Tennessee's routes to victory, and much more! It's another SEC game so don't miss the preview - 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: @...
Oct 02, 2024•55 min•Ep 180•Transcript available on Metacast On this week's open-date edition of the RTI: Press Pass, hosts Jack, Ric and Ryan are back to further discuss Tennessee's dominant win over Oklahoma in Norman and what it means. The defense dominated again. What does that mean for Tennessee's floor in every game this season? Plus, how concerned are we with the offensive tackle spot? And shoutouts for DeSean Bishop and Josh Josephs. Download and subscribe TODAY! - - - CHAPTERS: 0:00 Intro 5:49 Tennessee's win was more about the defense than OU's ...
Sep 24, 2024•59 min•Ep 179•Transcript available on Metacast The RTI: Press Pass is back again as Ric and Ryan are here to break down their thoughts on Tennessee's 25-15 win over Oklahoma on Saturday night in Norman. - - - 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, &am...
Sep 22, 2024•35 min•Ep 178•Transcript available on Metacast Check out the latest RTI: Press Pass podcast episode as hosts Jack Foster, Ryan Schumpert, and Ric Butler are getting you ready for Saturday night's main event in the college football landscape. The guys are back again to preview No. 6 Tennessee at No. 15 Oklahoma, talking about keys to the game, what might happen for both teams to win or lose, how the Vols can get the best of the Sooners, Josh Heupel's history in Norman, and much more. It's a big one so don't miss it! Download and subscribe TOD...
Sep 18, 2024•1 hr 1 min•Ep 177•Transcript available on Metacast Check out the latest episode of RTI: Press Pass as hosts Ryan Schumpert and Ric Butler are breaking down the Vols 71-0 win over Kent State on Saturday night (Sunday morning!) in Knoxville. 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 Top Insider Apple Podcasts/Spotify/A...
Sep 15, 2024•23 min•Ep 176•Transcript available on Metacast The RTI: Press Pass is back again as Jack, Ryan, and Ric are breaking down Tennessee football's blowout win over NC State and look at where the Vols are after two weeks. Is this team a National Championship contender? How many teams in the nation are truly better than Tennessee? Has the outlook on the Oklahoma game changed? Is this team closer to 11-1 than 10-2? Plus, a Kent State preview and specific players who have impressed so far this season. - - - Stay connected to Rocky Top Insider for AL...
Sep 12, 2024•1 hr 1 min•Ep 175•Transcript available on Metacast The RTI: Press Pass Reaction podcast is back again as hosts Ric Butler and Ryan Schumpert are breaking down Tennessee's MASSIVE 41-point win over NC State on Saturday night in Charlotte. Video version of the show available on YouTube. 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 Facebo...
Sep 08, 2024•29 min•Ep 174•Transcript available on Metacast On this week's episode of the RTI Press Pass, Ric, Ryan, and Jack are back again to get you ready for the second week of the Tennessee football season. The guys start the show by breaking down some of their closing thoughts on the Chattanooga blowout before diving into this week's game against NC State. The guys talk about breakout players for Tennessee this week, what they're looking for against a bigger test with the Wolfpack, NC State's biggest weapons against Tennessee, and much more. The gu...
Sep 05, 2024•50 min•Ep 173•Transcript available on Metacast The RTI: Press Pass is back again as Ric Butler and Ryan Schumpert are breaking down Tennessee's Week 1 69-3 win over Chattanooga. 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 Top Insider Apple Podcasts/Spotify/Amazon: RTI Press Pass RTI Writers: @Ric_Butler, @RSchump00...
Aug 31, 2024•34 min•Ep 172•Transcript available on Metacast The RTI Press Pass is back with Jack Foster, Ryan Schumpert, and Ric Butler previewing Tennessee football's upcoming Week 1 battle against Chattanooga in Neyland Stadium. What are some of the biggest storylines heading into Week 1 that we should be watching out for? Plus, a full reaction of Tennessee football's depth chart release which included *checks notes* THIRTY-SIX "Or"s. Lots to talk about before it's officially Football Time in Tennessee. Download and subscribe TODAY! - - - Stay connecte...
Aug 28, 2024•48 min•Ep 171•Transcript available on Metacast The RTI Press Pass is back with Jack Foster, Ryan Schumpert and Ric Butler detailing their BOLD predictions for the 2024 Tennessee football season while also giving one thing that excites and worries them about the Vols this year. - - - 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...
Aug 23, 2024•1 hr 3 min•Ep 170•Transcript available on Metacast The RTI Press Pass is back with Jack Foster, Ryan Schumpert and Ric Butler giving their record predictions for Tennessee Football in the 2024 season. Will the Vols finish 9-3 or 10-2?? 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 Top Insider Apple Podcasts/Spotify/Amazo...
Aug 16, 2024•1 hr 13 min•Ep 169•Transcript available on Metacast The RTI Press Pass is back with Jack Foster, Ric Butler and Ryan Schumpert discussing all things Tennessee football fall camp, including Jourdan Thomas' season-ending injury and what that means for the STAR position. Plus, BUY OR SELL: Tennessee plays 6 WR and 3 TE, the Vols lead the SEC in sacks, and Nico HAS to be a Heisman finalist for Tennessee to have a home playoff game. - - - Stay connected to Rocky Top Insider for ALL of your Tennessee Sports news, content, and coverage: Online: www.Rock...
Aug 08, 2024•1 hr 3 min•Ep 168•Transcript available on Metacast Check out the latest episode of the RTI: Press Pass podcast as hosts Jack Foster, Ric Butler, and Ryan Schumpert discuss all things fall camp. Ric and Ryan give their first impressions of fall camp through the first two practices while the trio makes their picks for top breakout candidates, most important position groups, the toughest game on Tennessee's schedule, and much more. You won't want to miss this one so download and subscribe TODAY! - - - Stay connected to Rocky Top Insider for ALL of ...
Aug 02, 2024•1 hr 7 min•Ep 167•Transcript available on Metacast Check out the latest episode of RTI: Press Pass as Ric Butler, Ryan Schumpert, and Jack Foster are talking all things Tennessee Football after SEC Media Days. The guys talk about the X-Factors and impact newcomers on this year's team, the predicted order of finish in the SEC, the top position battles, 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: @RockyT...
Jul 24, 2024•56 min•Ep 166•Transcript available on Metacast On this week's episode of the RTI: Press Pass, hosts Jack Foster and Ryan Schumpert are back to break down all five of Tennessee baseball’s transfer portal acquisitions, the transfer portal departures and one JuCo signing. With Kilen, Rataczak and Fischer now in the fold, what will Tennessee’s infield look like? What is the percentage Rataczak even makes it to campus? Plus, what pitchers Liam Doyle and Tanner Franklin bring to the table and more in this recap podcast of a busy last two weeks for...
Jul 10, 2024•48 min•Ep 165•Transcript available on Metacast Jack Foster and Ryan Schumpert are back for a full comprehensive breakdown of Tennessee baseball's national championship winning season, giving their Top 5 players, moments and reasons the Vols won it all. - - - 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 Pr...
Jun 27, 2024•1 hr 16 min•Ep 164•Transcript available on Metacast Jack Foster and Ryan Schumpert are back to discuss everything they’ve seen in the Vols’ 3-0 start in Omaha and all the storylines heading into the College World Series Finals against Texas A&M. What are three reasons Tennessee will win it all? What are three reasons the Vols won’t? Plus, giving Zander Sechrist, Kirby Connell and Nate Snead their flowers while looking at the dominance from the usual suspects in Tennessee’s lineup so far in Omaha. - - - Stay connected to Rocky Top Insider for ...
Jun 20, 2024•56 min•Ep 163•Transcript available on Metacast Jack Foster and Ryan Schumpert are back to preview Tennessee baseball in the College World Series. What challenges does Florida State present on Friday? Are the Noles the toughest team in Tennessee’s side of the bracket? Plus, has Tennessee found a reliable DH? Tennessee wins the CWS if __? Tennessee’s time in Omaha is short-lived if __? And who needs to step up in order for the Vols to go the distance? Answering all those questions and more in the RTI Press Pass CWS preview podcast! - - - Stay ...
Jun 13, 2024•46 min•Ep 162•Transcript available on Metacast On this week's episode of RTI: Press Pass, hosts Jack Foster and Ryan Schumpert are back to discuss everything they saw in Lindsey Nelson Stadium last weekend as Tennessee baseball swept the Knoxville Regional and look ahead to this weekend’s Super Regional against Evansville. Including thoughts on the DH spot, Andrew Behnke, Dean Curley and the vaunted middle of the order, challenges Evansville presents and more. All that and more, download and subscribe TODAY! - - - Stay connected to Rocky Top...
Jun 05, 2024•44 min•Ep 161•Transcript available on Metacast In the latest RTI Press Pass baseball podcast, Jack Foster and Ryan Schumpert preview the upcoming Knoxville Regional in which Tennessee is hosting three intriguing teams. Jack and Ryan discuss a potential Southern Miss rematch, Northern Kentucky’s dangerous offense, Indiana’s balanced attack, the Golden Eagles’ elite pitching and more. Plus, what to make of Tennessee’s showing in Hoover and the biggest storylines for the Vols entering the NCAA Tournament. - - - Stay connected to Rocky Top Insid...
May 29, 2024•35 min•Ep 160•Transcript available on Metacast Check out the latest episode of RTI: Press Pass as hosts Ric Butler and Ryan Schumpert are breaking down Chaz Lanier's commitment to Tennessee on Friday evening. The guys talk about the recruiting battle that Tennessee went through to land Lanier, the guard's ties to the Vols' program, and what he brings Tennessee on the court. Ric and Ryan then break down Tennessee's portal class in full and talk about how good of a job Tennessee did at addressing their needs for the next season. The guys close...
May 25, 2024•36 min•Ep 159•Transcript available on Metacast Jack Foster and Ryan Schumpert are back to react to Tennessee baseball sweeping South Carolina and becoming co-SEC champions. First, addressing the elephant in the room of “co” SEC champions... Should it be that way? Does it really matter? Jack and Ryan also discuss the Vols’ sweep over the Gamecocks in which Kavares Tears, Christian Moore and Hunter Ensley raked and Zander Sechrist shoved. Finally, Jack and Ryan take a look at the SEC Tournament bracket and tell you what to expect this week in ...
May 20, 2024•41 min•Ep 158•Transcript available on Metacast Jack Foster and Ryan Schumpert are back to discuss everything they’ve seen from Tennessee baseball in its series win over Vanderbilt in Nashville. The pitching was steady as Nate Snead continues to display his versatility. While the offense had a poor performance Sunday, they did what they needed to on Friday and Saturday. But, the DH problem still isn’t solved… could we see a BIG change in Tennessee’s lineup to solve it? Plus, Ryan lays out how Tennessee can outright win the SEC if everything f...
May 15, 2024•33 min•Ep 157•Transcript available on Metacast Jack Foster and Ryan Schumpert are back to discuss everything they’ve seen from Tennessee baseball in the past five games, including a series win over Florida, a midweek loss and a midweek scare. The Vols are the new No. 1 team in the country, but it feels different than it did in 2022… The pitching remains steady, but now there’s a black hole in the lineup. What should Tony Vitello do to try and fix it? Plus, thoughts on Dean Curley’s consistency, AJ Causey’s dominance, Nate Snead’s bounceback,...
May 09, 2024•41 min•Ep 156•Transcript available on Metacast 
