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The Lady Vols are BACK in the Top 5

For the first time in almost 7 years, the Lady Vols are FINALLY back in the top 5 of the AP Poll. Nathanael Rutherford is joined by guest host Cora Hall of Knox News to discuss the Lady Vols' undefeated start in SEC play and their rise back to the elite status of women's college hoops. What exactly is the ceiling for this team? Is Tamari Key the MVP of this roster? Also, why isn't Tamari included in a prominent midseason watch list??
(1:38) - Lady Vol fans SHOWED OUT in Oxford(3:03) - The Lady Vols ascend back into the Top 5(7:20) - UT's roster is better for having played without Rae Burrell(10:06) - Defense wins championships(13:14) - Tess Darby has stepped up in SEC play(17:02) - Tamari Key is getting disrespected (26:51) - Will the Lady Vols lose before the UConn game?(31:54) - Some standout notes from the SEC so far(37:15) - The Lady Vols and the NIL(45:07) - Thank you so much, Lady Vol fans!

What’s Wrong with the Vols’ Offense?

Tennessee's offense has REALLY been struggling lately, but the Vols' defense has stayed strong. Co-hosts Nathanael Rutherford and Gene Henley discuss UT's ugly 66-60 overtime victory over Ole Miss on Wednesday and whether or not Tennessee's offense can get on track in the SEC season. Can Kennedy Chandler live up to his potential in this system? How far can the Vols' defense carry them till the offense wakes up? Does Tennessee match up well with LSU this weekend? Plus, the Lady Vols put in a dominating performance on Thursday against a ranked SEC foe.
(1:30) - Let's start with some positives!(14:12) - Let's talk about Kennedy Chandler and UT's PGs(31:08) - When has Rick Barnes had the most success?(44:30) - Previewing the Vols' road game vs. LSU(1:01:30) - Lady Vols dominate No. 25 Texas A&M(1:17:40) - Subscribe to the show!

Rae Burrell is BACK

After an extended absence due to injury, the Lady Vols finally have one of their best players back. Nathanael Rutherford is joined by Maria Cornelius of GoVols247 to discuss the return of Rae Burrell to the Lady Vols and the team's impressive start in SEC play. How quickly will Burrell be brought along now that she's active again? Can Tamari Key keep up her improved play against SEC foes? What is the Lady Vols' ceiling? Plus, Maria gives some solid info on the Lady Vols' recruiting efforts.
(1:52) - Rae Burrell makes her return(5:55) - What is the plan for Burrell moving forward?(12:07) - Tamari Key has been...key(17:50) - Tennessee's freshmen have impressed(23:37) - The "Cardiac Kids" of Tennessee(32:41) - The SEC is VERY deep right now(43:37) - Lady Vols recruiting notes(58:30) - Thank you, fans!

It’s Time for More Justin Powell

After another disappointing shooting performance and missing a wide open three in the closing seconds against Alabama, should Victor Bailey Jr. be replaced by Justin Powell moving forward? Co-hosts Nathanael Rutherford and Gene Henley discuss that big topic from the Vols' road loss to Alabama as well as some of the other main talking points from UT's SEC opener. Should this game make Vol fans worry about the rest of conference play? Can Tennessee's offense get back on track? Will both Olivier Nkamhoua and Uros Plavsic continue with their aggressive play after this game?
 
(1:52) - It's time for Justin Powell to play over Victor Bailey Jr.(11:07) - What the conversation SHOULD be about after this game(23:28) - Rick Barnes explains why Powell wasn't on the floor late(38:12) - Why this loss shouldn't change expectations for the Vols(55:19) - Happy New Year, Vol fans, and THANK YOU

Now THAT Was a Big Win

Tennessee rode the legendary left hand of John Fulkerson to an impressive 77-73 victory over No. 6 Arizona on Wednesday night. Co-hosts Nathanael Rutherford and Gene Henley discuss how Fulkerson's heroics saved the day, Rick Barnes' 8-man rotation in the game, what this means for Brandon Huntley-Hatfield and Victory Bailey Jr. now, Arizona fans crying "foul," and the Vols' next tough test on the road against Alabama.
 
(2:25) - Vintage Fulky showed up (and other takeaways)(18:31) - Rick Barnes narrowed his rotation(33:37) - Was Arizona "robbed" by the refs?(43:33) - Was the technical foul on Kerr Kriisa a weak call?(50:56) - Gene makes an...interesting comparison to Fulkerson(1:08:43) - Up next: A tough road game against top-20 Alabama(1:19:59) - Happy holidays and Merry Christmas, Vol fans!

Should the Vols Continue to Play Memphis?

What a fiasco Saturday morning was. The much talked-about Tennessee vs. Memphis match-up never actually happened because the game was canceled due to COVID issues inside the Tiger program. Co-hosts Nathanael Rutherford and Gene Henley discuss the decision to cancel that game and the fallout from it. Will this game ever be rescheduled at a future date? Should it? And should this rivalry continue on in the future? Plus, what about comments made by Rick Barnes on Saturday and those made by Penny Hardaway on Sunday? They also talk about UT's upcoming game against top-10 Arizona on Wednesday and the Lady Vols coming up short against No. 3 Stanford on Saturday night.
 
(1:35) - The fallout from Saturday's cancellation (10:03) - Should Tennessee and Memphis continue playing in basketball?(36:36) - The Vols host a top-10 Arizona team on Wednesday(54:20) - Lady Vols can't complete the comeback against No. 3 Stanford

The Biggest Test Yet for the Lady Vols

This Saturday, the No. 7 Lady Vols host No. 3 Stanford in the first top-10 match-up for the Lady Vols in almost 4 years. Nathanael Rutherford is joined by special guest Kellyanne Stitts to discuss Tennessee's huge match-up with Stanford, an update on Rae Burrell, the most impressive thing about this year's Lady Vols squad, and more!
 
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Talkin‘ Memphis and Bronny James

The cupcake games are over, and the Vols have a tough test against a bitter rival on Saturday. Co-hosts Nathanael Rutherford and Gene Henley discuss Tennessee's big match-up in Nashville with the Memphis Tigers this Saturday. With Memphis thrashing No. 6 Alabama on Tuesday, should Vol fans be worried the Tigers could do the same against the Vols? But first, Nathanael and Gene talk about the recent news surrounding Bronny James, the son of LeBron James, and his reported interest in Tennessee. 
 
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What a Disaster

Tennessee's match-up with Texas Tech in the Jimmy V Classic was...not pretty, to put it lightly. Co-hosts Nathanael Rutherford and Gene Henley discuss the brutal offensive showing from the Vols and Red Raiders and what there is to even take away from such a historically bad night. Can Tennessee fix their frontcourt issues? Are the Vols actually a bad shooting team? Are the Vols' issues fixable in the next month, or will March bring more pain once again? Plus, the Lady Vols are back in the top 10 of the AP Poll for the first time in years, and Kellie Harper is an early frontrunner for Coach of the Year.

Two Big Tests on the Horizon

Both the Vols and Lady Vols have two big tests on their immediate schedule coming up. Co-hosts Nathanael Rutherford and Gene Henley break down the really important week that's upcoming for Tennessee's men's basketball team while also looking a little at the Lady Vols' tough contests ahead. For the Vols, is Victor Bailey Jr. finally out of his slump, and will we get a glimpse of the rotation Rick Barnes will use in SEC play this upcoming week? Plus, Vol fans are enjoying Memphis losing in hoops, and Candace Parker didn't shy away from her feelings about Geno Auriemma.
 
(1:43) - It's an important week for the Vols coming up(15:26) - What's up with Victor Bailey Jr.?(29:47) - Why the Texas Tech game could be really important for Rick Barnes(40:58) - Memphis is STRUGGLING(1:05:24) - Candace Parker doesn't like Geno Auriemma