ABOUT THIS EPISODE
On this week’s episode of THE RIVERSIDE, Phillip Fulmer, Erik Ainge and Fred White get you ready for Tennessee football’s opening game against Furman. The crew dives into Faizon Brandon’s Week 1 nod as the Vols’ starting quarterback, including what the true freshman brings to the offense. Will the defense under new coordinator Jim Knowles be able to help Tennessee’s true freshman QB succeed early in the season?
The crew also dives into the latest NCAA player eligibility issues, including how Arion Carter has been affected and what recent court rulings could mean for the future of college football. Then, get a complete Tennessee vs. Furman game preview, including game-week preparation, keys to victory and what each side of the ball must accomplish. Finally, the guys end the show with a tribute to Dolly Parton, one of Tennessee’s greatest icons.
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Chapters
(00:00) Intro
(1:12) Faizon Brandon To Start Week 1
(4:10) How To Gameplan For Faizon
(16:39) Can NFL Players Return To NCAA Football?
(22:11) Breakdown Of Lane Kiffin’s Comments On Pursuing NFL Players
(25:50) Is Arion Carter’s Suspension Justified?
(31:03) Preparing For Week One Against Furman
(35:02) Importance Of Practice And Scouting For Game Day
(40:32) Will Heupel Rotate Depth In Week One?
(42:17) Unpacking History Between UT & Furman
(44:42) Keys To Week One
(47:08) Remembering Tennessee Legend Dolly Parton
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