# david sanders (news sources) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 1 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover david sanders. Page: Feed: --- ## [Tennessee Basketball Makes The Cut For Five-Star Point Guard](https://www.rockytopinsider.com/2026/08/22/tennessee-basketball-makes-the-cut-for-five-star-point-guard-nasir-anderson/) _2026-08-22 · Ryan Schumpert · Rocky Top Insider_ Five-star point guard Nasir Anderson released his top 10 including Tennessee basketball on Saturday afternoon, League Rdy’s Sam Kayser first reported. The Vols joined Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, North Carolina, Indiana, Syracuse, Providence, UConn and Virginia in Anderson’s top group. Anderson is one of Tennessee’s top targets in the 2027 recruiting cycle. The 6-foot-3, 215-pound prospect \[…\] The… ## [Rookie Joshua Josephs Scores Touchdown on Strip Sack of Fellow Former Tennessee Football Star](https://www.rockytopinsider.com/2026/08/22/rookie-joshua-josephs-scores-touchdown-on-strip-sack-of-fellow-former-tennessee-football-star/) _2026-08-22 · Ryan Sylvia · Rocky Top Insider_ Former Tennessee football stars are leaving their marks in the NFL preseason. This included an early game on Saturday between the Lions and Commanders. In Detroit’s 17-13 win, it gave up an early touchdown. Former Vol Joshua Josephs scooped up a fumble in the end zone for a defensive score for Washington less than a \[…\] The post Rookie Joshua Josephs Scores Touchdown on Strip Sack of Fellow Former… ## [WATCH: Josh Dobbs Breaks Off 50-Yard Touchdown Run In NFL Preseason](https://www.rockytopinsider.com/2026/08/22/watch-josh-dobbs-breaks-off-50-yard-touchdown-run-in-nfl-preseason/) _2026-08-22 · Ryan Schumpert · Rocky Top Insider_ Former Tennessee quarterback Josh Dobbs showed off his wheels while starting for the Detroit Lions in its 17-13 preseason win over the Washington Commanders on Saturday afternoon. As he did many times during his career at Tennessee, Dobbs kept kept the ball on a read option and took it around the left end before running \[…\] The post WATCH: Josh Dobbs Breaks Off 50-Yard Touchdown Run In NFL… ## [Josh Heupel Updates Tennessee Football’s Wide Receiver Room After Second Scrimmage](https://www.rockytopinsider.com/2026/08/22/josh-heupel-updates-tennessee-footballs-wide-receiver-room-after-second-scrimmage/) _2026-08-22 · Ryan Sylvia · Rocky Top Insider_ Tennessee football returns two of the most proven receivers in the SEC. Coming off strong seasons a year ago, Mike Matthews and Braylon Staley return and are expected to play significant roles. The third spot is up for grabs, though. Sophomores Radarious Jackson and Travis Smith Jr. and five-star freshman TK Keys are battling for \[…\] The post Josh Heupel Updates Tennessee Football’s Wide Receiver… ## [Five-Star Tennessee Football Commit David Gabriel Georges Releases Statement After Dominant First Game](https://www.rockytopinsider.com/2026/08/22/five-star-tennessee-football-commit-david-gabriel-georges-releases-statement-after-dominant-first-game/) _2026-08-22 · Ryan Sylvia · Rocky Top Insider_ On Thursday, Tennessee football five-star running back commit David Gabriel Georges put his skills on full display in front of a national audience. Airing on ESPN2, Gabriel Georges’ Baylor School downed in-state foe Brentwood Academy 38-20. In the game, Gabriel Georges was sensational. He finished with 172 rushing yards and 78 receiving yards with a \[…\] The post Five-Star Tennessee Football Commit… ## [Josh Heupel Highlights One Area Tennessee Football Needs To Improve On After Second Scrimmage](https://www.rockytopinsider.com/2026/08/22/josh-heupel-highlights-one-area-tennessee-football-needs-to-improve-on-after-second-scrimmage/) _2026-08-22 · Ryan Schumpert · Rocky Top Insider_ Tennessee football held its second and final preseason scrimmage on Saturday morning at Neyland Stadium as the Vols are two weeks away from opening their 2026 season against the Furman Paladins. As always, Heupel was in peak coach speak mode and offered up very few details about scrimmage on Saturday morning. However, Tennessee’s sixth-year head \[…\] The post Josh Heupel Highlights One Area… ## [Alabama Football Names Starting Quarterback Who is a Former Five-Star Prospect](https://www.rockytopinsider.com/2026/08/22/alabama-football-names-starting-quarterback-who-is-a-former-five-star-prospect-keelon-russell/) _2026-08-22 · Ric Butler · Rocky Top Insider_ Alabama Football and head coach Kalen DeBoer’s starting quarterback battle is over. According to a report from CBS Sports’ Matt Zenitz on Saturday morning, sophomore quarterback Keelon Russell is expected to be the Crimson Tide’s starting signal-caller for their opener against East Carolina on Sept. 5 in Tuscaloosa. Russell won the starting job over 6-foot-6 \[…\] The post Alabama Football Names… ## [Josh Heupel Gives Thoughts on the Timeline of Naming a Starting Quarterback For Tennessee Football](https://www.rockytopinsider.com/2026/08/22/josh-heupel-gives-thoughts-on-the-timeline-of-naming-a-starting-quarterback-for-tennessee-football/) _2026-08-22 · Ryan Sylvia · Rocky Top Insider_ The second fall camp scrimmage for Tennessee football is in the books. Everyone, rightfully, has one question. Who will be the Vols’ starting quarterback? As expected, Josh Heupel didn’t name his guy after the conclusion of the scrimmage inside Neyland Stadium on Saturday. However, last year, this was the turning point for Joey Aguilar to \[…\] The post Josh Heupel Gives Thoughts on the Timeline of… ## [WATCH: Tennessee HC Josh Heupel Reacts to Vols’ Second Fall Camp Scrimmage, Talks Quarterback Battle](https://www.rockytopinsider.com/2026/08/22/watch-tennessee-hc-josh-heupel-reacts-to-vols-second-fall-camp-scrimmage-talks-quarterback-battle/) _2026-08-22 · Ric Butler · Rocky Top Insider_ Tennessee head coach Josh Heupel spoke to the media after the Vols’ second fall camp scrimmage on Saturday morning in Knoxville. Heupel spoke for about nine minutes in Neyland Stadium and talked about Tennessee’s quarterback battle, the Vols’ wide receiver competition, the work in the trenches, and much more. Tennessee Football will begin the season \[…\] The post WATCH: Tennessee HC Josh Heupel… ## [What Josh Heupel Said About Tennessee Football’s Quarterbacks Following Second Scrimmage](https://www.rockytopinsider.com/2026/08/22/what-josh-heupel-said-about-tennessee-footballs-quarterbacks-following-second-scrimmage/) _2026-08-22 · Ryan Sylvia · Rocky Top Insider_ Tennessee football held its second scrimmage of fall camp on Saturday. This, of course, featured a new look at quarterbacks as Josh Heupel looks to decide on his starter ahead of the 2026 season. Here’s a look at what he said about quarterbacks after the event. More From RTI: Texas Tech Coach Defends Tennessee LB Arion \[…\] The post What Josh Heupel Said About Tennessee Football’s Quarterbacks… ## [Ask the crowd: AI or not (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/lVfRs749CauR) _2026-08-22 · **Sponsored**_ Get a transparent verdict from verified humans via web, RSS, or API. ## [Which Former Tennessee Football Stars Will Play in Saturday’s Loaded NFL Preseason Slate](https://www.rockytopinsider.com/2026/08/22/which-tennessee-football-stars-will-play-in-saturdays-loaded-nfl-preseason-slate-of-games/) _2026-08-22 · Ryan Sylvia · Rocky Top Insider_ Saturday features another loaded slate of NFL preseason action. With just a few games already played and one scheduled for Sunday, the majority of matchups will take place on Saturday this week. This will include a large number of Tennessee football players in action. In total, across 10 games, 27 VFLs are rostered for games. \[…\] The post Which Former Tennessee Football Stars Will Play in… ## [Jackson Ross Reveals Hilarious Purchase By Tennessee QB Faizon Brandon](https://www.rockytopinsider.com/2026/08/21/jackson-ross-reveals-hilarious-purchase-by-tennessee-qb-faizon-brandon/) _2026-08-21 · Ryan Schumpert · Rocky Top Insider_ Ping pong has become a popular game in the Tennessee football facility with Volunteer players spending their varying amounts of down time during fall camp competing on the table. Earlier during camp, freshman quarterback Faizon Brandon told the media that senior punter Jackson Ross was the best ping pong player on the team. Ross met \[…\] The post Jackson Ross Reveals Hilarious Purchase By Tennessee… ## [Jalen Washington Still Remains Eligible For Tennessee Basketball Despite Friday Court Ruling](https://www.rockytopinsider.com/2026/08/21/jalen-washington-still-remains-eligible-for-tennessee-basketball-despite-friday-court-ruling/) _2026-08-21 · Ryan Schumpert · Rocky Top Insider_ A chaotic summer for college athletics continued on Friday when a Tenth Circuit Court granted the NCAA’s stay request in Wisne vs. the NCAA. It looked like all class of 2022 college athletes would have a fifth year of eligibility but the latest ruling means it is not as simple. That is particularly important for \[…\] The post Jalen Washington Still Remains Eligible For Tennessee Basketball Despite… ## [College Football Analyst Weighs In On Tennessee’s Quarterback Battle, Who He Believes Is Leading](https://www.rockytopinsider.com/2026/08/21/college-football-analyst-weighs-in-on-tennessee-footballs-quarterback-battle-who-he-believes-is-leading/) _2026-08-21 · Ryan Sylvia · Rocky Top Insider_ Tennessee football has a quarterback battle on its hands. With just over two weeks until it’s football time in Tennessee, Josh Heupel is still weighing his options between sophomore George MacIntyre and freshman Faizon Brandon. While there is still a critical second scrimmage yet to be played on Saturday, the Vols did get a bit \[…\] The post College Football Analyst Weighs In On Tennessee’s… ## [Five-Star Recruit, Top-Ranked Defender Names Tennessee Football to Top Schools List](https://www.rockytopinsider.com/2026/08/21/five-star-top-ranked-defender-kellan-hall-names-tennessee-football-to-top-schools-list/) _2026-08-21 · Ryan Sylvia · Rocky Top Insider_ After putting together a massive 2026 recruiting class and on the way to an effective 2027 group, Tennessee football is poised to bring in another significant haul in the 2028 cycle. One of the biggest fish Josh Heupel and company are looking to reel in, five-star defensive lineman Kellan Hall, has narrowed his list down \[…\] The post Five-Star Recruit, Top-Ranked Defender Names Tennessee Football… ## [Everything Tennessee Special Teams Coordinator Evan Crabtree Said Ahead Of 2026 Season](https://www.rockytopinsider.com/2026/08/21/everything-tennessee-special-teams-coordinator-evan-crabtree-said-ahead-of-2026-season/) _2026-08-21 · Ryan Schumpert · Rocky Top Insider_ Tennessee special teams coordinator Evan Crabtree met with the local media on Friday morning ahead of the Vols’ second fall scrimmage on Saturday. Crabtree is entering his second year as the Vols’ special teams coordinator and has a largely new group including at kicker and the return spots. Crabtree discussed the competition for the starting \[…\] The post Everything Tennessee Special Teams… ## [WATCH: Evan Crabtree, Tennessee Specialists Break Down Fall Camp Practices](https://www.rockytopinsider.com/2026/08/21/watch-evan-crabtree-tennessee-specialists-break-down-fall-camp-practices/) _2026-08-21 · Ric Butler · Rocky Top Insider_ Tennessee Football’s specialists had the spotlight with the media on Thursday following UT’s 12th fall camp practice. Special teams coordinator Evan Crabtree led off the day and was followed by P Jackson Ross, KOS Josh Turbyville, LS Bennett Brady, and PK Cooper Ranvier. Check out each interview below: Tennessee Special Teams Coordinator Evan Crabtree Tennessee \[…\] The post WATCH: Evan Crabtree,… ## [Tennessee Absent from ESPN’s Preseason College Football Power Rankings](https://www.rockytopinsider.com/2026/08/21/tennessee-absent-from-espns-preseason-college-football-power-rankings/) _2026-08-21 · Ryan Sylvia · Rocky Top Insider_ Tennessee football starts the 2026 season as a top-25 team in the country on both major polls. In the AP Top 25, the Vols clock in at No. 20. In the Coaches’ Poll, UT is slotted at No. 18. However, in ESPN’s preseason power rankings, Tennessee is nowhere to be found. Instead, seven other SEC \[…\] The post Tennessee Absent from ESPN’s Preseason College Football Power Rankings appeared first on Rocky… ## [Former Lady Vols Basketball Guard Enters Transfer Portal Looking For Fifth Year of Eligibility](https://www.rockytopinsider.com/2026/08/21/former-lady-vols-basketball-guard-avery-strickland-enters-transfer-portal-looking-for-fifth-year-of-eligibility/) _2026-08-21 · Ryan Sylvia · Rocky Top Insider_ Former Lady Vols basketball guard Avery Strickland Hurst’s college career may not be over. According to a report from Talia Goodman, Strickland Hurst has re-entered the transfer portal in an attempt to play a fifth year of collegiate basketball following the recent class of 2022 lawsuits. Strickland Hurst joined Tennessee under Kellie Harper as a \[…\] The post Former Lady Vols Basketball Guard… ## [Joey Aguilar, More Former Tennessee Football Stars In Action During Friday’s NFL Preseason Slate](https://www.rockytopinsider.com/2026/08/21/joey-aguilar-more-former-tennessee-football-stars-in-action-during-fridays-nfl-preseason-slate/) _2026-08-21 · Ryan Sylvia · Rocky Top Insider_ We’re single-digit days away from the first college football games of the 2026 season being played. While the NFL schedule starts a little bit later, it’s well underway in its preseason slate. Friday, August 21, will feature three games. This, again, features a good dose of former Tennessee football players looking to leave their mark \[…\] The post Joey Aguilar, More Former Tennessee Football Stars… ## [Collect Open Source Legends (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/LL4Fn0VgjnuC) _2026-08-21 · **Sponsored**_ Open-licensed art, limited foil trading packs, and optional on-chain mints. ## [VFL Jermod McCoy Back in Action: Makes Standout Defensive Play, Flagged For Celebrating Too Hard](https://www.rockytopinsider.com/2026/08/21/vfl-jermod-mccoy-back-in-action-makes-standout-defensive-play-flagged-for-celebrating-too-hard/) _2026-08-21 · Ric Butler · Rocky Top Insider_ VFL Jermod McCoy was back in action with the Las Vegas Raiders during NFL preseason action on Thursday night. McCoy and the Raiders picked up a 22-20 win over the Texans in Houston. McCoy had a nice game as he works his way back from an injury that sidelined him for the entire 2025 season \[…\] The post VFL Jermod McCoy Back in Action: Makes Standout Defensive Play, Flagged For Celebrating Too Hard… ## [How DeSean Bishop’s Body Transformation Will Show Up on the Football Field for Tennessee in 2026](https://www.rockytopinsider.com/2026/08/20/how-desean-bishops-body-transformation-will-show-up-on-the-football-field-for-tennessee-in-2026/) _2026-08-20 · Ryan Sylvia · Rocky Top Insider_ Tennessee football star running back DeSean Bishop has always taken the body-building and strength aspect of college football seriously. However, it’s been taken to a whole new level since Derek Owings was hired as the director of sports performance at UT under Josh Heupel. This offseason, Bishop somehow managed to put on more muscle to \[…\] The post How DeSean Bishop’s Body Transformation Will… ## [Jermod McCoy, More Former Tennessee Football Stars Back in NFL Preseason Action on Thursday](https://www.rockytopinsider.com/2026/08/20/jermod-mccoy-more-former-tennessee-football-stars-back-in-nfl-preseason-action-on-thursday/) _2026-08-20 · Ryan Sylvia · Rocky Top Insider_ As the countdown to football season marches on, the NFL preseason turns to week two of its slate. This will, again, feature a good number of former Tennessee football stars looking to cement themselves in the league. This week features a number of Tennessee rookies. Most notably, Raiders cornerback Jermod McCoy will take the field \[…\] The post Jermod McCoy, More Former Tennessee Football Stars… ## [Why Tennessee Football Has a Top Three Offensive Line in the SEC](https://www.rockytopinsider.com/2026/08/20/why-tennessee-football-has-a-top-three-offensive-line-in-the-sec/) _2026-08-20 · Ric Butler · Rocky Top Insider_ Tennessee Football may have a big question mark at the quarterback position, but whoever wins that job between George MacIntyre and Faizon Brandon is going to have a really strong offensive line in front of them. Glen Elarbee’s group has been projected as one of the Vols’ strongest on the field all offseason. And for \[…\] The post Why Tennessee Football Has a Top Three Offensive Line in the SEC… ## [Elite Point Guard Recruit Schedules Upcoming Official Visit with Lady Vols Basketball](https://www.rockytopinsider.com/2026/08/20/elite-point-guard-recruit-cece-dennis-schedules-upcoming-official-visit-with-lady-vols-basketball/) _2026-08-20 · Ryan Sylvia · Rocky Top Insider_ Lady Vols basketball has made the cut for another top-ranked recruit in the 2027 class. Earlier this week, four-star point guard Cece Dennis named Tennessee, Georgia, Clemson, Auburn and Florida State as her finalists. She will take an official visit to each, according to a report from Dushawn London. Dennis’ visit to Knoxville will take \[…\] The post Elite Point Guard Recruit Schedules Upcoming… ## [Tennessee Basketball Will Face Six Former Players This Regular Season](https://www.rockytopinsider.com/2026/08/20/tennessee-basketball-will-face-six-former-players-this-regular-season/) _2026-08-20 · Ryan Schumpert · Rocky Top Insider_ Tennessee has been active in the transfer portal every years since the start of its existence. But the Vols were particularly aggressive his offseason, landing nine transfers. Tennessee will have a new look team next season and that’s a two-way street. The Vols lost six players to the transfer portal this past offseason and have \[…\] The post Tennessee Basketball Will Face Six Former Players This… ## [Tennessee Football Opponent Names Starting Quarterback Who Has Experience Preparing for the Vols](https://www.rockytopinsider.com/2026/08/20/tennessee-football-opponent-kennesaw-state-names-starting-quarterback-rickie-collins-who-has-experience-preparing-for-the-vols/) _2026-08-20 · Ryan Sylvia · Rocky Top Insider_ When Tennessee football hosts Kennesaw State for its final non-conference matchup of the 2026 regular season, there is going to be plenty of familiarity. The head coach of the Owls is former Josh Heupel running backs coach Jerry Mack. His offensive coordinator is former Heupel assistant Mitch Militello, as well. At the quarterback position, it’s \[…\] The post Tennessee Football Opponent Names… ## [Blue-Chip Point Guard Schedules Official Visit With Tennessee Basketball](https://www.rockytopinsider.com/2026/08/20/point-guard-micah-gordon-schedules-official-visit-with-tennessee-basketball/) _2026-08-20 · Ryan Schumpert · Rocky Top Insider_ Four-star point guard Micah Gordon has scheduled an official visit with Tennessee basketball from Sept. 4-6, The Athletic’s Tobias Bass first reported and a source confirmed to RTI on Thursday. Gordon’s early September trip to Tennessee is one of eight that he has reportedly scheduled for this fall. That run of visits will begin this \[…\] The post Blue-Chip Point Guard Schedules Official Visit With… ## [ESPN Details Tennessee’s Contact With a Former Missouri Quarterback From The Transfer Portal Last January](https://www.rockytopinsider.com/2026/08/20/espn-details-tennessees-contact-with-a-former-missouri-quarterback-from-the-transfer-portal-last-january/) _2026-08-20 · Ric Butler · Rocky Top Insider_ Tennessee Football had its fair share of uncertainty in the quarterback room early this offseason. With Joey Aguilar’s eligibility status up in the air back in January, Tennessee went through its options in the portal to decide what type of quarterback it wanted to pursue. The Vols lost the battle on Arizona State’s Sam Leavitt \[…\] The post ESPN Details Tennessee’s Contact With a Former Missouri… ## [Tennessee Football Changing Up Key Helmet Element For The First Time In Over 60 Years With New Smokey Grey Uniform](https://www.rockytopinsider.com/2026/08/20/tennessee-football-changing-up-key-helmet-element-for-the-first-time-in-over-60-years-with-new-smokey-grey-uniform/) _2026-08-20 · Ric Butler · Rocky Top Insider_ With the release of the new Smokey Grey uniforms on Thursday morning, Tennessee reintroduced a helmet design that changed one particular aspect in a drastic way. For this specific helmet in the Smokey Grey collection, Tennessee has removed the Power T from the sides of the helmet in favor of a leather helmet design that \[…\] The post Tennessee Football Changing Up Key Helmet Element For The First… ## [Crush Every Threat in Real Time (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/wTJRO1Vggueu) _2026-08-20 · **Sponsored**_ One agent for real-time detection, exposure tracking, and active defense. ## [Tennessee Baseball Boasts The Nation’s Top Two Freshmen According To D1Baseball](https://www.rockytopinsider.com/2026/08/20/tennessee-baseball-boasts-the-nations-top-two-freshmen-according-to-d1baseball/) _2026-08-20 · Ryan Schumpert · Rocky Top Insider_ Tennessee baseball lost four of its high school signees to professional baseball this summer but mostly survived the MLB Draft with its highly touted prep recruiting class. In fact, the Vols have two of the best freshman in the country. According to D1Baseball, Tennessee has the two best freshmen in the country. The leading college baseball \[…\] The post Tennessee Baseball Boasts The Nation’s Top…