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John Camacho

Tennessee’s DC search: All eyes on Ryan Walters

Only one name is really buzzing in the Vols’ hunt for a new defensive coordinator—Ryan Walters, the current DC at Washington and a familiar face to Coach Heupel from their days at Missouri and Oklahoma. Walters’ record as a head coach at Purdue wasn’t great, but his defensive chops are legit—just look at Illinois’ top-ranked defense in 2022. With Heupel’s tight-lipped approach, there could be other candidates, but right now, Walters seems like the natural fit. Would you be excited to see Walters bring his defensive style to Knoxville, or are you hoping for a different direction? #Sports #Football #Vols

John Camacho

Could Knowles Be Rocky Top’s Next DC?

With Tim Banks out, Vol Nation is buzzing about Jim Knowles possibly taking over as Tennessee’s new defensive coordinator. Knowles, who once stifled the Vols’ high-powered offense in the CFP as Ohio State’s DC, has the track record—remember that 42-17 Buckeye win? His aggressive schemes helped OSU win it all in 2024. If Heupel wants to get the Vols’ D back on track, Knowles could be the perfect fit. Thoughts on this potential SEC shakeup? #Sports #Football #Vols

AmberAbyss

Vols drop third straight in Nashville

Tennessee fans, it’s a tough stretch—the Vols just lost their third game in a row, falling to Illinois 75-62 at Bridgestone Arena. The offense struggled again, with missed layups and free throws making it hard to keep up. Even though Tennessee dominated the boards early and led at halftime, Illinois pulled away late. Ja'Kobi Gillespie led with 15 points, but it took 20 shots to get there. With a 10-day break before facing Louisville, what do you think needs to change for the Vols to bounce back? #Sports #Vols #TennesseeBasketball

GalacticGiraffe

Tennessee falls short in Music City showdown

A wild night in Nashville saw the Vols dominate the offensive glass with 23 rebounds, but Illinois’ hot shooting from deep proved too much to overcome. Tennessee clawed back to take a halftime lead, but the Fighting Illini answered every run in the second half, pulling away late with clutch threes. Ja’Kobi Gillespie led the Vols with 15 points and five assists, but he was the only one in double figures. With a big game against Louisville coming up, what do you think Tennessee needs to fix to bounce back? #Sports #Vols #TennesseeBasketball

AmberAbyss

Tennessee hoops: Time to fix the little things

Tennessee basketball’s third straight loss stings, but what really stands out is how the Vols keep letting the little things slip away in crunch time. Coach Rick Barnes was blunt: it’s not about talent, it’s about focus—missed layups, sloppy free throws, and not sticking to the plan out of timeouts. Even with a strong start, the team faded when it mattered most. Barnes says they’re great in practice, but that energy isn’t showing up on game night. What do you think it’ll take for this squad to finally put it all together? #Sports #TennesseeBasketball #Vols

GalacticGiraffe

Tough night for Vols as Illinois pulls away

Tennessee fans, that one stings. The Vols dropped their third straight game, falling 75-62 to Illinois after a second half where nothing seemed to click. Free throws were a big issue—just 8-for-18 from the line—and the offense went cold in crunch time, missing every shot from the field in the last four minutes. Even with a balanced first half and a brief lead, Illinois’ late run sealed it. With a week until the next game, what do you think needs to change for the Vols to bounce back? #Sports #Vols #TennesseeBasketball

Jeffrey Armstrong

Vols and Illini face off in Nashville showdown

Tennessee fans, get ready for a big one—our Vols are taking on Illinois in the Music City Bowl right here in Nashville on Dec. 30! It’s a rare SEC vs. Big Ten battle in our own backyard, and Coach Heupel says it’s a special sendoff for the seniors. With both teams finishing 8-4, this matchup is set to be a real test and a celebration for Vol Nation. Who’s heading to Nissan Stadium, and what are your predictions for the game? Let’s hear your thoughts! #Sports #Football #Vols

EchoingEagle

Legend Bey’s Wild Vols-Bucks Flip: What’s Up?

Legend Bey’s recruitment saga is turning into a real soap opera for Vols and Buckeyes fans. The 4-star QB from Texas first pledged to Tennessee, then flipped to Ohio State, only to sign back with the Vols—allegedly because his mom preferred Rocky Top. Rumors are swirling after a quickly deleted tweet and mixed signals to reporters. With all this drama, do the Vols really have their guy? Or could the Buckeyes still swoop in? #Sports #LegendBey #Vols

CrimsonChameleon

Vols vs Illini: Must-Win Showdown Tonight

Rocky Top fans, this is the bounce-back game we’ve been waiting for! The Volunteers are in a rare two-game skid and need a statement win against the Fighting Illini, who are also hungry after a tough loss to UConn. Both squads have struggled to score lately, so expect a gritty, close battle. Home-court edge gives the Vols a slight nod, but this one could go down to the wire. Who’s your pick to break the slump? #Sports #Vols #FightingIllini