Fitt absolutely hated our super team with Gilbert and Beck. He rarely gets out of the Carolinas and Rogers rarely out of Texas as far as coverage. We seemed liked the new kids on the Block ruffling feathers and not a traditional blue blood. He may be a good dude, just saying how he was in 22Aaron is really good guy but mostly focused on ACC baseball. I have talked UT baseball with him several times and I don’t think he is Vol hater at all.
A lot of folks despised the 2022 team. The baseball traditionalists really hated on them. They were the villains and embraced that role. They were brash, edgy, extremely confident (some would say arrogant), and celebrated like no other team in NCAA baseball. No doubt they helped grow the game!Fitt absolutely hated our super team with Gilbert and Beck. He rarely gets out of the Carolinas and Rogers rarely out of Texas as far as coverage. We seemed liked the new kids on the Block ruffling feathers and not a traditional blue blood. He may be a good dude, just saying how he was in 22
No doubt, that team crossed several lines that for me were too far, (like the Beck bird and Gilbert's telling ump he sucked) especially if I was a coach. I will say that attitude gave them an edge and never were intimidated. Went against those Arkansas and Vandy boys and thankfully changed that story.A lot of folks despised the 2022 team. The baseball traditionalists really hated on them. They were the villains and embraced that role. They were brash, edgy, extremely confident (some would say arrogant), and celebrated like no other team in NCAA baseball. No doubt they helped grow the game!
Personally, I loved that team as they were so exciting to watch and you never knew what they were going to do next. However, can you imagine if they were one of our competitors? We would have hated them!![]()
Anyone watch Southeastern 16? They cover the major men’s sports in the SEC. They make their own rankings once a week or so. It’s a pretty good podcast, but Chris sometimes irritates me because he seems to struggle giving TN their flowers. He was one of the last people to drop A&M holding on for dear life lol.
Healy is definitely a student of the game with good content but damn if his podcast doesn't put me to sleep.Joe Healy from D1 is pretty damn good and does a weekend update every day of the weekend and can be found for free on youtube, usually does a live if you have questions as well. Think he was in Columbia this past weekend and had good content
One could argue that team went over the edge and it contributed to possibly the best college team ever getting knocked out.No doubt, that team crossed several lines that for me were too far, (like the Beck bird and Gilbert's telling ump he sucked) especially if I was a coach. I will say that attitude gave them an edge and never were intimidated. Went against those Arkansas and Vandy boys and thankfully changed that story.
I remember Fitt going on a bit of a rant after the bat sticker controversy at Vandy. He said what he hated most was that once again they were talking about the Vols for controversy and antics instead of what an incredible baseball team they were. I could see his point. He's been very complimentary of this 2025 team.A lot of folks despised the 2022 team. The baseball traditionalists really hated on them. They were the villains and embraced that role. They were brash, edgy, extremely confident (some would say arrogant), and celebrated like no other team in NCAA baseball. No doubt they helped grow the game!
Personally, I loved that team as they were so exciting to watch and you never knew what they were going to do next. However, can you imagine if they were one of our competitors? We would have hated them!![]()
Chris Lee covers Vandy (or at least used to be a beat reporter for them), so I'm never surprised when he's not quick about giving the Vols their props. That said, he's usually pretty fair in his opinions.Anyone watch Southeastern 16? They cover the major men’s sports in the SEC. They make their own rankings once a week or so. It’s a pretty good podcast, but Chris sometimes irritates me because he seems to struggle giving TN their flowers. He was one of the last people to drop A&M holding on for dear life lol.