Vol Club Confidential

On this episode, VCC’s special guest is Jackson Ross, our redshirt freshman punter from Melbourne, Australia. Ross and Price chat about the season, his commitment to his growth after a tough first game, the record he set against Alabama, his ambidexterity, and the community he’s found as a Tennessee Vol. Price also asks Ross about what he misses in Australia, his family, the coffee and the water,...

This week, Chas Nimrod and Kaleb Webb join Austin Price to chat about their experiences as redshirt freshmen receivers at UTK. Both receivers have recently gotten substantially more playing time as a result of Bru McCoy’s injury, and they explain what the experience has done for their confidence and their overall growth as college players. Nimrod and Webb explain the feeling of scoring their first...

On this episode of Vol Club Confidential, sixth year senior and offensive lineman Ollie Lane sits down to discuss his time here at UTK. As we approach his last game in Neyland Stadium, Ollie describes what he’s learned in the past six years and reflects on the experience of growing up in the shadow of Neyland Stadium, the community he’s built, his favorite moments on and off the field, his memorie...

On this edition of Vol Club Confidential, Austin Price sits down with Mike Ekeler, the Vols’ Outside Linebackers and Special Teams Coordinator. It’s no secret that Ekeler is a coach with a lot of passion for his craft. On this week’s episode, he discusses his commitment to teaching the fundamentals of football, earning trust from his players, staying grateful for his position and more. Ekeler also...

On this episode of VCC, Austin Price sits down with offensive lineman Cooper Mays to discuss his season, his role on the team, his relationship to the game and his growth as a player since high school. Mays, a Knoxville native with a Vols family history, tells Price about his recovery from his hernia surgery, his pride in being named a captain, his occasionally “delusional” confidence in his team...

This week, Austin Price chats with Defensive Lineman and Redshirt Junior, Bryson Eason. Eason talks about his newfound confidence, the improvements he’s made in his game, his focus on the little details, his favorite pass rush and more. Eason and Price also chat about Bryson’s love for his hometown of Memphis, and how Whitehaven High School began training him to play at an elite level during his f...

In this week’s episode of VCC, Austin Price chats with John Campbell Jr., a recent offensive line transfer from the University of Miami! Campbell, a sixth-year redshirt senior, tells Price about his first feelings about the Knoxville football culture, his time in Neyland, his commitment to being the best player he can be, his team player mentality, and even his dream travel destinations. Campbell...

This week’s episode of VCC features Rodney Garner, Defensive Line Coach and dogged recruiter here at UTK. Austin Price chats with Garner about topics like his coaching philosophies, the parallels between football and life, the blessing of being a Vol, his lifetime relationships with his guys, and even his love for Christmas music. Price asks Garner about the tremendous impact he’s made on Vol foot...

On this episode of VCC, Austin Price sits down with Arion Carter and Daevin Hobbs, two of Tennessee’s defensive true freshmen. Carter and Hobbs talk us through their recruitment experiences, their decision to come to UT, the energy they get from being in Neyland, and more. As freshmen, both Carter and Hobbs talk about being students of the game, always striving to learn more and grow more as playe...

Sit down with your host, Austin Price, and his special guests Wesley Walker and Tyler Baron on this week’s episode of Vol Club Confidential! Step brothers Walker and Baron chat about their irreplaceable bond, the role their family has played in their football careers, their favorite Volunteer traditions, the fervor of UT fans, and so much more. The defensive players explain what they see as their...

Join your host, Austin Price, as he catches up with new Tennessee tight end McCallan Castles. Castles has now been on Rocky Top for half a year, and he has no plans of leaving any time soon. As Austin asks him about his favorite parts of Knoxville, he seems to have a never ending list of aspects he loves, including the commitment of the Vols fans, his comfort level with his teammates, the communit...

Join us as Tennessee Football Line Backer Aaron Beasley sits down with our host Austin Price of VolQuest. Beasley gives his takeaways from the first game of the season against Virginia and his excitement to play against Austin Peay’s offense. From being a two-way player in high school to joining the 2024 Reese's Senior Bowl Watch List, Beasley shares his journey to becoming the 5th-year linebacker...

Tennessee Football Running Back Jaylen Wright joins our host, Austin Price of VolQuest, to discuss his journey in the sport, the evolution of his running style, and his expectations for the 2023 season. Wright delves into the nuances of his training under Coach Jerry Mack and the strategies the Vols are employing for their opening game against Virginia. He also touches upon the significance of mor...

In this episode, Coach Jerry Mack of the University of Tennessee opens up to Austin Price of VolQuest about his experiences, both on and off the field. From his early inspirations to his current aspirations, Coach Mack provides a unique perspective on the world of football and coaching. Learn about his coaching philosophy, his vision for the Volunteers, and the moments that have shaped his career....

In the season one finale of Vol Club Confidential, University of Tennessee Offensive Coordinator Joey Halzle tells fans how he came to coach the nation’s top offensive team. After working with Heupel at Oklahoma and now Tennessee, he reveals special things the head coach does to make his staff and players feel heard and valued. Joey compares football’s prominence and fanbase in Southern California...

University of Tennessee running back Dylan Sampson recaps his journey from summer training to SEC Freshman Player of the Week. He reveals the initial intensity that came with learning all of the Vols’ plays in time for the season to start, while adjusting to college and practices. He takes fans through the conversation the coaches had with him that reframed his purpose on the field. Dylan talks ab...

Tennessee Baseball Pitcher Drew Beam opens with appreciation for the opportunities he’s earned after overcoming major curveballs in his first two seasons. Since dealing with Covid his freshman year and suffering from a serious injury last season, he’s climbed to Sunday Starter and been selected to play on several honorable teams including the NCBWA Preseason All-American 1st team. Drew shares the...

University of Tennessee Wide Receivers Coach Kelsey Pope unpacks his first two seasons with the Volunteers. He takes fans back to his early moments with the program, revealing his vulnerable approach to earning the athletes’ trust and how the foundation of respect proved successful on the field. Kelsey covers recruiting strategies and the credibility perks that come with coaching NFL Draft picks....

Tennessee football’s defensive lineman #21 Omari Thomas talks about his close relationships with his family and teammate, Jabari Smalls, who he’s played sports with since middle school. As a student-athlete who’s been part of the program since before Covid, he shares the biggest changes he’s seen at Tennessee. He addresses rumors he heard going into his college career and how he’s seen the dynamic...

Austin Price of VolQuest is joined by Elijah and Caleb Herring, UT football players, to share with fans their love of football and being a part of a first-class group of players. The team put up some heavy stats last year, and the Herring Brothers are confident with the talent coming into the 2023 season. Tune in to hear how the brothers navigated their childhood on the field and get personal with...

Two of the newest transfers to Tennessee’s football team, linebacker Keenan Pili and cornerback Gabe Jeudy-Lally unpack their decisions to join the team. The former BYU teammates open up about their experiences in the portal and reflect on their wildly different memories of playing in Neyland Stadium against the orange and white. Keenan shares his goal as one of the mature teammates, to both mento...

Wide receiver Dont'e Thornton makes his debut as an official Volunteer football player. First, the former Oregon student-athlete revealed when Tennessee’s #1 offense caught his eye and what gives him confidence that his new team will better utilize his talent. Dont’e shares which key players have made a difference in his transition to the Vols and who he’s been meshing well with throughout spring...

Tennessee Baseball Outfielder Griffin Merritt puts rumors about transfer portal players to rest. He tells the real story of the events that led him to Tennessee and what about campus and the fanbase made him feel at home. Griffin explains how his role shifted when he joined the Volunteers a little late to the game and what he hopes to achieve as a mature player on the team. He unpacks his game pla...

Tennessee Men’s Basketball Guard #4, Tyreke Key, reflects on his days setting records for his high school and starting at Indiana State. In his first season as a Volunteer, he shares which teammates have helped with the transition and which coach gave him the talk that turned his game around. The Tennessee native explains his decision to transfer to Rocky Top and how the fan community has validate...

Austin Price of VolQuest is joined by Jared Dickey, a sophomore at UT, to share with fans his love of baseball and being a part of a first-class group of players. The team put up some heavy stats last year and were rightly called the “Villians” for their trash-talking techniques. Will Vitello’s Vols make it to Omaha and bring home some hardware or will their run-in with Notre Dame haunt them again...