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Today's podcast goes position-by-position while Cainer details who you will see out there on Saturday in Columbia to begin the season. Special Guest: Ben McKee (@BenMkee14) of The Swain Event and Rocky Top Insider. 7-min marker Note: Send in your questions for Cainer. He'll do a game day mailbag article later in the week. Tweet: @_Cainer, FB: @CainerOnAir, email: emcain54@gmail.com PTF's image was designed and produced by Goose Manning of Goose's Graphic Designs. Message Goose on Twitter at @GooseManning5 and let him help you design your brand.

Audio and reaction to Jeremy Pruitt's Saturday presser where the head coach said the Vols were without 44 players for the day. Cainer then gives some other camp storylines to pay attention to moving forward. Follow Eric Cain on Twitter: @_Cainer PTF's image was designed and produced by Goose Manning of Goose's Graphic Designs. Message Goose on Twitter at @GooseManning5 and let him help you design your brand.

Been a minute! Apologies for the disappearance - been a busy summer. Sports are [coming] back this week! Let's Go! But what about College Football? The latest in the fall plans + Tennessee's key losses last week. All that and more on PTF! Follow Cainer on Twitter at @_Cainer and co-host [for the day] Logan Ward at @LoganWard98. PTF's image was designed and produced by Goose Manning of Goose's Graphic Designs. Message Goose on Twitter at @GooseManning5 and let him help you design your brand.

What's up strangers! So happy to be back on the pod this week after a lengthy delay. Hope all is well. I discus what's been going on with me over the past few weeks, touch on Tennessee football recruiting and the mess MLB is in. #FireRobManfred PTF's image was designed and produced by Goose Manning of Goose's Graphic Designs. Message Goose on Twitter at @GooseManning5 and let him help you design your brand. The outdated voice offer for the open and closing billboards were voiced by Josh Ward - produced by Eric Cain.

Coming off what felt like a normal sports week, Cainer breaks down the NFL Draft and episodes 3 & 4 of 'The Last Dance.' Segments 2 & 3 feature parts of interviews held on WNML's Saturday Sports Talk when Cainer and John Wlikerson spoke with William Blount head football coach Phillip Shadowens - who coached Jauan Jennings at Blackmon High School - and Tee Higgins high school football coach, Oak Ridge's Joe Gaddis. PTF's image was designed and produced by Goose Manning of Goose's Graphic Designs. Message Goose on Twitter at @GooseManning5 and let him help you design your brand. Today's episode will air on FM 99.1 The Sports Animal (AM 990) in Knoxville tonight (Monday) from 7-8 pm ET. Follow Eric on Twitter at @_Cainer and like/follow his Facebook page at @CainerOnAir

We first react to 'Last Dance' - ESPN's first two installments of the Michael Jordan Bulls dynasty of the 90s. More Vols positional talk and a preview of the NFL Draft. PTF's image was designed and produced by Goose Manning of Goose's Graphic Designs. Message Goose on Twitter at @GooseManning5 and let him help you design your brand. Today's episode will air on FM 99.1 The Sports Animal (AM 990) in Knoxville tonight (Monday) from 7-8 pm ET. Follow Eric on Twitter at @_Cainer and like/follow his Facebook page at @CainerOnAir.

It's a Carson-Newman Athletics reunion as Cainer is joined by Michael Wottreng and Adam Greene to discuss the upcoming NFL Draft - via zoom. Guests: Michael Wottreng (@MWottreng) and Adam Greene (@TheFirstMan) PTF's image was designed and produced by Goose Manning of Goose's Graphic Designs. Message Goose on Twitter at @GooseManning5 and let him help you design your brand.

Today's show breaks down the Tennessee football running backs and inside linebackers. How are you holding up with another week of quarantine? And a conversation with Jesse Simonton of Volquest.com. Guests: Jesse Simon of Volquest (@JessieReSimonton)- 25:00 mark PTF's image was designed and produced by Goose Manning of Goose's Graphic Designs. Message Goose on Twitter at @GooseManning5 and let him help you design your brand. Today's episode will air on FM 99.1 The Sports Animal (AM 990) in Knoxville tonight (Monday) from 7-8 pm ET. Follow Eric on Twitter at @_Cainer and like/follow his Facebook page at @CainerOnAir.

With no spring practices to cover, Cainer takes a deep dive int the names and numbers that make up the trenches for both the offensive and defensive lines at UT. Plus, a look at the upcoming NFL Draft. What are the biggest needs for the biggest teams? PTF's image was designed and produced by Goose Manning of Goose's Graphic Designs. Message Goose on Twitter at @GooseManning5 and let him help you design your brand. Today's episode will air on FM 99.1 The Sports Animal (AM 990) in Knoxville tonight (Monday) from 7-8 pm ET. Follow Eric on Twitter at @_Cainer and like/follow his Facebook page at @CainerOnAir.

With a break in sports - we step aside for a day and talk best sitcoms of all-time with friend of the show Landon Doane of the Phil Show on News Talk 987 WOKI. Follow Landon on Twitter at @LanDoz PTF's image was designed and produced by Goose Manning of Goose's Graphic Designs. Message Goose on Twitter at @GooseManning5 and let him help you design your brand.

We're entering week three of no sports and I want to know how we're doing? Mick Gillispie checks in (15:20) to give his thoughts on the future of baseball in 2020. CFB update and more - all on PTF. Follow Mick Gillispie - Voice of the Tennessee Smokies - on Twitter at @BroadcasterMick. PTF's image was designed and produced by Goose Manning of Goose's Graphic Designs. Message Goose on Twitter at @GooseManning5 and let him help you design your brand. Today's episode will air on FM 99.1 The Sports Animal (AM 990) in Knoxville tonight (Monday) from 7-8 pm ET. Follow Eric on Twitter at @_Cainer and like/follow his Facebook page at @CainerOnAir.

Tennessee lost a major part of its football program last week, so who will take the place of strength coach Craig Fitzgerld? Austin Price of Volquest.com weighs in to discuss that. NFL free agency has been all the talk - who were the winners and losers? Also, Paul Kuharsky of PaulKuharsky.com and Midday 180 gives his thoughts on the Titans moves. Guests: Austin Price (@AustinPriceless) and Paul Kuharsky (@PaulKuharskyNFL) PTF's image was designed and produced by Goose Manning of Goose's Graphic Designs. Message Goose on Twitter at @GooseManning5 and let him help you design your brand. Today's episode will air on FM 99.1 The Sports Animal (AM 990) in Knoxville tonight (Monday) from 7-8 pm ET. Follow Eric on Twitter at @_Cainer and like/follow his Facebook page at @CainerOnAir.

The Coronavirus has - quite literally - shutdown the sports world. What comes next? Logan Ward (@LoganWard98) co-hosts and Chris Low (@ClowESPN)joins in segment No. 2. Producer note: In no way is this podcast devaluing the importance of safety and knowledge of the coronavirus. My thoughts and prayers are for our country, leaders, medical staff and families affected by this virus. PTF's image was designed and produced by Goose Manning of Goose's Graphic Designs. Message Goose on Twitter at @GooseManning5 and let him help you design your brand. Today's episode will air on FM 99.1 The Sports Animal (AM 990) in Knoxville tonight (Monday) from 7-8 pm ET. Follow Eric on Twitter at @_Cainer and like/follow his Facebook page at @CainerOnAir.

What are the main story lines heading into Tennessee's spring practice? Cainer gives his ad chats with Josh Ward (@Josh_Ward) during episode 141. PTF's image was designed and produced by Goose Manning of Goose's Graphic Designs. Message Goose on Twitter at @GooseManning5 and let him help you design your brand. Today's episode will air on FM 99.1 The Sports Animal (AM 990) in Knoxville tonight (Monday) from 7-8 pm ET. Follow Eric on Twitter at @_Cainer and like/follow his Facebook page at @CainerOnAir.

Tennessee sent five players to the NFL Combine - but it wasn't pretty. The BasketVols tamed the Gators, Tony Romo got paid and a conversation with Logan Ward (@LoganWard98). All that and more on episode 140. PTF's image was designed and produced by Goose Manning of Goose's Graphic Designs. Message Goose on Twitter at @GooseManning5 and let him help you design your brand. Today's episode will air on FM 99.1 The Sports Animal (AM 990) in Knoxville tonight (Monday) from 7-8 pm ET. Follow Eric on Twitter at @_Cainer and like/follow his Facebook page at @CainerOnAir.

How does Jeremy Pruitt and Tennessee stack up against the field in the 2020 SEC Football Media Days? That and another loss for Vols Hoops. What's next? Today's guests: Will West @WillWestWNML - Seg 1, Mick Gillispie BroadcasterMick - Seg 4 PTF's image was designed and produced by Goose Manning of Goose's Graphic Designs. Message Goose on Twitter at @GooseManning5 and let him help you design your brand. Today's episode will air on FM 99.1 The Sports Animal (AM 990) in Knoxville tonight (Monday) from 7-8 pm ET. Follow Eric on Twitter at @_Cainer and like/follow his Facebook page at @CainerOnAir.

It's gone from bad to worse with the Houston Astros. Audio and reaction from multiple player and coaches availabilities. Alex Abernathy (@TheAbernasty) and John Wilkerson (@JWilkersonWNML)check in for seg 2 & 3. A loaded show tonight - don't miss it. PTF's image was designed and produced by Goose Manning of Goose's Graphic Designs. Message Goose on Twitter at @GooseManning5 and let him help you design your brand. Today's episode will air on FM 99.1 The Sports Animal (AM 990) in Knoxville tonight (Monday) from 7-8 pm ET. Follow Eric on Twitter at @_Cainer and like/follow his Facebook page at @CainerOnAir.

Patrick Mahomes did it again and the Chiefs are SBLIV champs. How did it all go down? Plus, some notes on #Vols hoops, recruiting and coaches begin the podcast. PTF's image was designed and produced by Goose Manning of Goose's Graphic Designs. Message Goose on Twitter at @GooseManning5 and let him help you design your brand. Today's episode will air on FM 99.1 The Sports Animal (AM 990) in Knoxville tonight (Monday) from 7:30-8 pm ET. Follow Eric on Twitter at @_Cainer and like/follow his Facebook page at @CainerOnAir.

Kobe Bryant gone too soon. We pay tribute and remember the Laker great today on PTF. Listen for audio bytes of Tiger Woods, Jay Williams, Doc Rivers, Stephen A. Smith, Kellie Harper and Rennia Davis. PTF's image was designed and produced by Goose Manning of Goose's Graphic Designs. Message Goose on Twitter at @GooseManning5 and let him help you design your brand. Today's episode will air on FM 99.1 The Sports Animal (AM 990) in Knoxville tonight (Monday) from 7:30-8 pm ET. Follow Eric on Twitter at @_Cainer and like/follow his Facebook page at @CainerOnAir.

The Titans came up short in the AFC Championship - now there's some important off-season decisions to be made. Major League Baseball handed out punishments for the sign stealing scheme. Was it enough? PTF's image was designed and produced by Goose Manning of Goose's Graphic Designs. Message Goose on Twitter at @GooseManning5 and let him help you design your brand. Today's episode will air on FM 99.1 The Sports Animal (AM 990) in Knoxville tonight (Monday) from 7:30-8 pm ET. Follow Eric on Twitter at @_Cainer and like/follow his FB page at @CainerOnAir.

It was a big week for Tennessee Football. Trey Smith returns and Cade Mays transfers. How will that OL shape up for 2020? The Titans are AFC Championship bound and will play in a familiar confine. Is it okay to jump on the bandwagon? Today's episode will air on FM 99.1 The Sports Animal (AM 990) in Knoxville tonight (Monday) from 7:30-8 pm ET. Follow Eric on Twitter at @_Cainer and like/follow his FB page at @CainerOnAir. The art for PTF is produced by Goose's Graphic Designs. Have Goose Manning brand your creations today! Reach otu to Goose on Twitter at @GooseManning5 or email him at GooseManning5@yahoo.com.

Cainer recounts his firsthand view the the Tennessee comeback win over Indiana in the TaxSlayer Gator Bowl. That and Santiago Vescovi's impact on the hardwood. Today's episode will air on FM 99.1 The Sports Animal (AM 990) in Knoxville tonight (Monday) from 7:30-8 pm ET. Follow Eric on Twitter at @_Cainer and like/follow his FB page at @CainerOnAir.

A preview of the week ahead for Tennessee vs. Indiana in the TaxSlayer Gator Bowl (29:30) and a review of the College Football Semifinals (42:35). Plus, why the CFP expansion crowd should silent. Where were you at the turn of the 2010s? Eric recaps his growth and experiences over the past decade at the top of the show. As always, this episode will air on 99.1 FM The Sports Animal in Knoxville, Tenn. on Monday night 7:30-8 pm ET. Follow Eric on Twitter at @_Cainer and like/follow his Facebook page at @CainerOnAir.

Tennessee senior guard Lamonte Turner announced he'll miss the rest of the season. What will Tennessee do now - already shorthanded and struggling offensively? The Vols boasted one of the better Early Signing Period last week. Who stood out? Also, Sports Santa! What is on your wish list for your favorite teams in 2020? This episode will air on FM 99.1 The Sports Animal in Knoxville, Tenn. Monday night from 7:30-8 pm ET. As always, follow Eric on Twitter @_Cainer and like/follow his Facebook page at @CainerOnAir. Merry Christmas everybody!

Eric Cain recaps the snooze fest that was TN/Memphis. Cainer also breaks down the start of the Early National Signing Period and TN's chances on some priority targets. Hear this episode on The Sports Animal in Knoxville, Tenn. Monday night from 7:30-8 p.m. E.T. Follow Eric on Twitter at @_Cainer and like his Facebook Page at @CainerOnAir.

UT is back in the TaxSlayer Gator Bowl but not without a little drama. The College Football Playoff field is set and Championship Saturday is in the review mirror. Tonight's episode of PTF will air on 99.1 FM The Sports Animal in Knoxville from 7:30-8 p.m. ET. Follow Eric on Twitter at @_Cainer and like/follow the Facebook page at @CainerOnAir.

Tennessee redshirt junior quarterback Jarrett Guarantano continues to write his redemption story. I break down the gunslinger's record night and propose an interesting question regarding UT's turnaround season. Today and every Monday episode will air on The Sports Animal (FM 99.1 - Knoxville, Tenn.) from 7:30-8 pm ET. Follow Eric on Twitter at @_Cainer and on Facebook by searching @CainerOnAir.

A wide variety of topics on this PTF. We start out chatting Myles Garrett and Thursday Night Football Did the NFL get it right? Colin Kaepernick cancelled and then rescheduled a workout hours before on Saturday. Why? The bulk of the show recaps a Tennessee win over No. 20 Washington and looks forward to the final two football games of the season. Parts of every PTF episode airs on The Sports Animal (99.1 FM in Knoxville, Tenn.) every Monday night fro 7:30-8 p.m. ET. Follow Eric on Twitter at @_Cainer and on Facebook at @CainerOnAir.

Sixth Man of the Year, quarterback Jarrett Guarantano, and senior linebacker Daniel Bituli come up big for Tennessee in a win at Kroger Field. The Vols are one win away from bowl eligibility with an OPEN date on the horizon. Catch each episode of PTF on FM 99.1 The Sports Animal in Knoxville every Monday night from 7:30-8 p.m. ET and follow Eric on Twitter at @_Cainer.

Eric Cain looks back on the highlights from UAB and ahead to Kentucky - a game Tennessee needs to get on the road. This episode will once again air on The Sports Animal - 99.1 FM - in Knoxville on Monday night at 7:30. Follow Eric on Twitter at @_Cainer.

Vols get a big win over South Carolina with a dominate second half performance. JG shines, Jennings is a dawg and Bituli does a little of everything. Tonight's episode will be featured on 99.1 FM The Sports Animal in Knoxville, Tenn. from 7:30-8 p.m. ET. Follow Eric Cain on Twitter at @_Cainer.

Tennessee got punched in the mouth by the No. 1 team in the country - the Vols punched right back. Poor officiating and a lack of overall talent was present throughout. Brian Akins (@AkinsSports) joins in for an Alabama recap.

UT got back on track thanks to a dominated effort defensibly. JG steps in for an injured Brian Maurer to seal the win. Is there now reason to go back to the elder statesmen? Logan Ward (@LoganWard98) co-hosts this episode of PTF - found on ApplePodcast, SoundCloud and TuneIn. Follow Eric Cain on Twitter at @_Cainer.

Sam Forman joins Cainer for a recap of the UT-GA game. Brian Maurer breaks through - why didn't we see this coming? A look back at the Jeremy Banks saga and a look ahead to Mississippi State. Audio, comments and reaction here on PTF.

Anther trip to The Swamp resulted in another loss - an this time Tennessee's starting quarterback was benched. Who is the signal-caller moving forward and how can the Vols win the BYE week? Colin Castleberry joins Eric Cain for PTF: episode 121. Follow Eric on twitter at @_Cainer. PTF is avaliable on Apple Podcast, TuneIn and SoundCloud.

Yes, there are takeaways from UTC thrashing. How can Vols build on them? Plus, Jeremy Pruitt's post game comments to media....? Cainer breaks it all down.

How in the world did Saturday get away? Well, it's Tennessee. The positives on a much improved performance with comments and audio. Plus, a preview of what the Atlanta Braves postseason roster could look like.

Saturday was historic for the Volunteers - and not in a good way. How in the wrld can the team move on. Is the season over? Former UT quarterback Erik Ainge checks in to give his take (17:00).

Game week is finally here for the Volunteers. I break down position-by-position and give my starters and predictions for the season. I touch base on the Bryce Thompson ordeal and the depth at cornerback. And Austin Price of Volquest checks in at the 37 minute mark.

Cainer gives you the latest on Tennessee Fall Camp. Who has stood out - who needs some more work? The O-Line and more question marks. Plus, a chat with Josh Ward. (14:42)

Tennessee's showing at the 2019 SEC Media Days was solid. I'll tell you why, plus a chat with Jimmy Hyams (23:00) who is on location. He teases who he'll interview the remainder of the week.

The unofficial start of College Football season is here with the kick off SEC Media Days in Hoover, Ala. this week. What are the expectations from Tennessee and around the league? Vince Ferrara joins the program (29:00)on location to preview the week.

College friend and teammate of Cainer, Austin Lewis, drops in for an episode of nothing but stories from the university. Not a whole lot of filter in this one, so be on your toes.

In today's episode, I mail it in with three interviews: Jeff Jarnigan (PA Voice of Vols) 10:51 Cooper Mays (Vols commit - Knox Catholic)40: 34 Ben Ingram (Braves Radio Network)55:00

Cainer breaks down his trip across the country in his quest to visit each MLB ballpark. Denver, Seattle & Minneapolis had sights for days. Will West joins the program at the 48:00 min mark to discuss the NBA Draft. Listen in.

What could have been - David Ortiz is expected to make a full recovery. But what is behind the shooting? Also, the Braves ink Dallas Keuchel. What's that mean for the NL East?

The sports world lost a pair of icons over the weekend. Colin Castleberry joins Cainer in remebering Bill Buckner and Rod Bramlett.

The Braves are getting in done again this season with a few new, young faces. Let's dive in the numbers and see how 2018 NL Rookie of the Year Ronald Acuna Jr. is showing the ropes to Austin Riley, Mike Soroka and Max Fried. Plus, our #GOT Guest of the Week is Josh Ward. (36:45)

A preview of the top prospects in 2019's NBA Draft - how things shake out after Tuesday's lottery. Later on, a chat with this week's GOT Guest: Nikki Thomas of WIVK. Nikkie Thomas: (37:35)

Today's show reviews Gene Sapakoff of the Charleston Post & Courier's piece on the ranking of SEC & ACC coaches. I give my rankings as well. Later on, Adam Litton of News Talk 98.7 WOKI checks in with this week's review of Game of Thrones.

A loaded show brings you all the coverage and reaction of the NFL Draft from Nashville with thoughts on the Titans and Volunteers. A discussion on former Vol Jalen Hurd being drafted to the 49ers and Tyreek Hill's horrifying audio leak. NFL Draft: 12:00 Titans: 20:00 Vols: 30:00 Tyreek Hill: 35:00 Landon Doane: 45:45