The world was watching June 24 as Tennessee defeated Texas A&M to capture its first national title in the baseball program's history. Behind the scenes and on the field, Knox News was tirelessly working to capture the biggest moments during the Vols' quest for gold. 

Brianna Paciorka, visual journalist at Knox News and producer of "The Scruffy Stuff," was in the middle of the action throughout the championship weekend. Her job: photograph history. The tireless work paid off with incredible shots that illustrate the excitement and emotions surrounding the Tennessee win. 

Paciorka joins host Ryan Wilusz to discuss how she approached this historical assignment, what was going through her head as the final game was winding down and why seeing the confetti fall was also a career highlight for her. 

Links:

>> Tennessee baseball wins College World Series 2024: Our best photos from Omaha

>> Champs! Tennessee baseball wins first national title, topping Texas A&M in 2024 CWS final

>> Knoxville celebrates Tennessee baseball, Tony Vitello with parade, celebration

>> You asked, we reprinted! Get our in-demand front page and special Tennessee celebration photo

>> Celebrate Tennessee baseball's national championship with Knox News poster, extra edition

>> Celebrate Tennessee baseball's epic CWS national championship with our special new book

"The Scruffy Stuff" is presented by knoxnews.com. Want more downtown analysis? Sign up for the free weekly Urban Knoxville newsletter by clicking here, and join the downtown discussion by becoming part of the Urban Knoxville group on Facebook.

The world was watching June 24 as Tennessee defeated Texas A&amp;M to capture its first national title in the baseball program's history. Behind the scenes and on the field, Knox News was tirelessly working to capture the biggest moments during the Vols' quest for gold. 
Brianna Paciorka, visual journalist at Knox News and producer of "The Scruffy Stuff," was in the middle of the action throughout the championship weekend. Her job: photograph history. The tireless work paid off with incredible shots that illustrate the excitement and emotions surrounding the Tennessee win. 
Paciorka joins host Ryan Wilusz to discuss how she approached this historical assignment, what was going through her head as the final game was winding down and why seeing the confetti fall was also a career highlight for her. 
Links:
&gt;&gt; <a href="https://www.knoxnews.com/picture-gallery/sports/college/university-of-tennessee/other-sports/2024/06/26/tennessee-baseball-national-champions-2024-college-world-series/74197519007/">Tennessee baseball wins College World Series 2024: Our best photos from Omaha</a><a href="https://www.knoxnews.com/picture-gallery/entertainment/2018/06/12/vintage-bonnaroo-knoxville-photographers-8-years-of-photos/35958503/"></a>
&gt;&gt; <a href="https://www.knoxnews.com/story/sports/college/university-of-tennessee/other-sports/2024/06/24/tennessee-baseball-national-championship-texas-am-college-world-series-2024/74189122007/">Champs! Tennessee baseball wins first national title, topping Texas A&amp;M in 2024 CWS final</a>
&gt;&gt; <a href="https://www.knoxnews.com/story/sports/college/university-of-tennessee/other-sports/2024/06/25/tennessee-baseball-parade-knoxville-tony-vitello-national-championship/74197642007/">Knoxville celebrates Tennessee baseball, Tony Vitello with parade, celebration</a>
&gt;&gt; <a href="https://www.knoxnews.com/story/sports/college/university-of-tennessee/other-sports/2024/06/26/knoxville-news-sentinel-tennessee-baseball-front-page-copies-where-to-buy/74222109007/">You asked, we reprinted! Get our in-demand front page and special Tennessee celebration photo</a>
&gt;&gt; <a href="https://www.knoxnews.com/story/sports/college/university-of-tennessee/other-sports/2024/06/24/tennessee-baseball-national-championship-purchase-poster-extra-edition/74181110007/">Celebrate Tennessee baseball's national championship with Knox News poster, extra edition</a>
&gt;&gt; <a href="https://www.knoxnews.com/story/sports/college/university-of-tennessee/2024/06/24/tennessee-baseball-cws-national-championship-book/74200487007/">Celebrate Tennessee baseball's epic CWS national championship with our special new book</a>
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Every Tuesday, host Ryan Wilusz and expert guests bring you the latest news happening in and around downtown Knoxville. "The Scruffy Stuff" is presented by knoxnews.com, part of the USA Today Network.

Every Tuesday, host Ryan Wilusz and expert guests bring you the latest news happening in and around downtown Knoxville. "The Scruffy Stuff" is presented by knoxnews.com, part of the USA Today Network.

Each Monday, Ryan Wilusz and expert guests bring you the latest news happening in and around downtown Knoxville. "The Scruffy Stuff" is presented by Knox News, part of the USA Today Network.

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Kick back with Ryan Wilusz and Calvin Mattheis each Monday for the latest news happening in and around downtown Knoxville, and stay tuned on Thursdays for "Last Call" conversations with special guests. "The Scruffy Stuff" is presented by Knox News, part of the USA Today Network.

The world was watching June 24 as Tennessee defeated Texas A&M to capture its first national title in the baseball program's history. Behind the scenes and on the field, Knox News was working tirelessly to capture the biggest moments during the Vols' quest for gold.   Brianna Paciorka, visual journalist at Knox News and producer of "The Scruffy Stuff," was was in the middle of the action throughout the championship weekend to photograph history. The tireless work paid off with incredible shots that illustrate the excitement and emotions surrounding the Tennessee win.   Paciorka joins host Ryan Wilusz to discuss how she approached this historical assignment, what was going through her head as the final game was winding down and why seeing the confetti fall was also a career highlight for her.   Links:  >> Tennessee baseball wins College World Series 2024: Our best photos from Omaha  >> Champs! Tennessee baseball wins first national title, topping Texas A&M in 2024 CWS final  >> Knoxville celebrates Tennessee baseball, Tony Vitello with parade, celebration  >> You asked, we reprinted! Get our in-demand front page and special Tennessee celebration photo  >> Celebrate Tennessee baseball's national championship with Knox News poster, extra edition  >> Celebrate Tennessee baseball's epic CWS national championship with our special new book  "The Scruffy Stuff" is presented by knoxnews.com. Want more downtown analysis? Sign up for the free weekly Urban Knoxville newsletter by clicking here, and join the downtown discussion by becoming part of the Urban Knoxville group on Facebook.

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