Mailbag Podcast: SEC Media Days reaction and July recruiting updates

Tennessee football has concluded its stop in Dallas for a day in the spotlight at SEC Media Days. Now, it’s back to campus for the final stretch ahead of the start of fall camp on Wednesday, July 31. How is the health of the team and who is standing out in summer workouts?

With a big commitment over the weekend and several more targets set to make announcements in the coming weeks, what’s the state of Tennessee football recruiting midway through July? Does Tennessee have a chance to finish inside the top-10 and among the top-five teams in the league by the end of the cycle?

Join Brent Hubbs, Austin Price, Rob Lewis and Eric Cain as they discuss this and much more on Thursday’s edition of the Volquest Mailbag Podcast. This show is presented by Exterior Home Solutions. For a free estimate, give them a call today at 865-524-5888 or visit them online at ExteriorHomeSolutions.com .

Tennessee questions for the mailbag podcast

00:26 Pine: Kirby Smart said Georgia’s Collective fines players. Does UT’s do this?
3:01 Athrun: Is the team excited about the Video Game coming out this week?
4:09 Thoughts on Sanders taking a couple more visits?
5:06 Five Commitment timelines now. O/U for those five 3.5?
5:55 Where do we turn for RB right now to pair with Baker?
7:16 Steve113434: If you had to make up an entire football team by using just one player from the current team to be cloned and play all the positions, who would that player be? Who from any prior teams?
9:54 Volnado: This is the best team we have had going into pre-season since?
10:57 Lfvol: If you could choose only one to enable us to take another step up in recruiting elite out of state players, would you (a) increase NIL donations; or (b) upgrade the quality of recruiters on staff?
13:26 Orange_Figjam: Curious as to the group’s thoughts on Danny White and the job he has done during his time here? We love to focus on the coaching staffs, but I continue to think that Danny’s leadership and innovation is a driving force behind our success as an AD.
17:48 ThatVolGuy: With the MLB draft is officially over, how do y’all think Tony Vitello & staff are feeling? It seems like Tennessee came out about as well as they could’ve hoped for, so they’ve got to be excited about the players they’re likely to have on campus.
21:42 IbelieveIcanVol: Any instate kids besides Morris TN is after?
22:48 Volunteered87: AP or King Ray have any insight into Sanders tour later this month? Did his mom, coaches, etc… join him on most officials or do you think this is their chance to see the schools? Anything else that led to his decision to see the schools again?
23:56 Who are CRB’s two or three closest friends in the coaching profession?
26:35 Cainer, who is the biggest surprise of the baseball commits that will seemingly make it to Knoxville? The pitcher out of PA?
27:28 AkensVFL24: Do the players that opt out of NCAA cfb 25 just not want to be in the game? If so, can they opt in later in the season.
27:44 Are players satisfied with their rankings?
28:23 On a team note, are there any players that are going for a for sure red shirt? Has there been any separation at wide receiver, dline, and LG?
30:42 Volken: What if any positions groups on this team are not more talented (improved talent – obviously production remains to be seen) in comparison to the 2022 roster?
34:29 With the portal additions and returning roster should we expect similar success (Regional hosts) for this Vols baseball team in 2025?
35:07 StumpJumper: What’s the most infuriating/disappointing moment you’ve had watching UT football?
37:50 GoVols182: The prince of Bradley County says Boo Carter is the best DB since Eric Berry. Do you agree?
38:54 DMBUT41: Do you expect Cater or Tellander to start opposite Pili?
39:09 MegaVols: How is the culture right now? Any guy that’s not meshing? I know these things never get brought up until something officially happens, which is sometimes frustrating. Hope for a good season without any drama with players especially like 22 with Banks.
42:25 MarketSquareStreaker: Now that the UT athletic department is riding high, and has been for yrs now, who is the first coach to depart in the future?
43:51 NashVol615: What is the most important home game this season, and most important game overall? Last year everyone has South Carolina circled as a revenge game.
45:34 ItsFootballTimeinTennessee: Why in the world would Rameriz go pro after being taken in the 17th round?
46:15 SlappyVol: Fact or Fiction
James Pearce will have more sacks in a 2 year span (last year and this year) than anyone in ut history reggie (22) or Derek (23) did?
This team will give up less points than any other heupel led team? Points against has gone down each year all 3 years (378 to 294 to 264)

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