Maybe this is the NCAA’s way of doing Tennessee a favor.

UT officials have decried the NCAA’s latest investigation into the Tennessee Vols, but if you think about it, the Vols can use this to their advantage.

Tennessee’s response to this investigation can be loosely summarized as: Rules? What rules? Let’s make some deals.

Sounds like a start to a recruiting pitch: Come to Tennessee, where the NCAA’s flimsy rules don’t matter, and the state government and university officials have your back.

On today's episode, hosts Blake Toppmeyer, Adam Sparks and John Adams offer the latest on Tennessee vs. NCAA after Tuesday’s court hearing that occurred as part of a state lawsuit against the NCAA.

The upshot: Tennessee enjoys the high ground and shouldn't be worried.

Also in this episode, an explanation of why UT is limiting attendance of its spring game to just 10,000 fans. Are college sports becoming a luxury for the rich?

Stay connected on Twitter with Blake (@btoppmeyer) Adam (@AdamSparks) Mike (@ByMikeWilson) and John (@JohnAdamsKNS) and stay up to date on Vols sports news by following @GoVolsXtra. 

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Maybe <a href="https://www.knoxnews.com/story/sports/college/university-of-tennessee/2024/02/13/tennessee-virginia-vs-ncaa-hearing-what-judge-will-rule-in-nil-case/72568108007/" aria-label="Link this">this</a> is the NCAA’s way of doing <a href="https://www.knoxnews.com/sports/govolsxtra/" aria-label="Link Tennessee">Tennessee</a> a favor.
UT officials have decried the NCAA’s latest investigation into the Tennessee Vols, but if you think about it, the Vols can use this to their advantage.
Tennessee’s response to this investigation can be loosely summarized as: <a href="https://www.knoxnews.com/story/sports/college/university-of-tennessee/football/2024/01/31/nico-iamaleava-ncaa-investigation-tennessee-football/72388397007/" aria-label="Link Rules? What rules?">Rules? What rules?</a> Let’s make some deals.
Sounds like a start to a recruiting pitch: Come to Tennessee, where the NCAA’s flimsy rules don’t matter, and the state government and university officials have your back.
On today's episode, hosts <a href="https://twitter.com/btoppmeyer" aria-label="Link Blake Toppmeyer">Blake Toppmeyer</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/AdamSparks" aria-label="Link Adam Sparks">Adam Sparks</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/johnadamskns" aria-label="Link John Adams">John Adams</a> offer the latest on Tennessee vs. NCAA after <a href="https://www.knoxnews.com/story/sports/college/university-of-tennessee/football/2024/02/13/tennessee-ncaa-lawsuit-decision-injunction-federal-court/72535968007/" aria-label="Link Tuesday’s court hearing">Tuesday’s court hearing</a> that occurred as part of a state lawsuit against the NCAA.
The upshot: Tennessee enjoys the high ground and shouldn't be worried.
Also in this episode, an explanation of why UT is limiting attendance of its spring game to just 10,000 fans. Are college sports becoming a luxury for the rich?
Stay connected on Twitter with Blake (@btoppmeyer) Adam (@AdamSparks) Mike (@ByMikeWilson) and John (@JohnAdamsKNS) and stay up to date on Vols sports news by following @GoVolsXtra. 
Connect on Facebook - <a href="https://www.facebook.com/GoVolsXtra/">https://www.facebook.com/GoVolsXtra/</a>
Subscribe to KnoxNews: knoxnews.com/subscribe

The Volunteer State is a Tennessee Vols sports podcast covering sports topics from the University of Tennessee featuring The Knoxville News Sentinel's John Adams, Mike Wilson and Blake Toppmeyer. The Tennessean, Nashville Tennessee.

The Volunteer State is a Tennessee Vols sports podcast covering sports topics from the University of Tennessee featuring The Knoxville News Sentinel's John Adams, Mike Wilson and Blake Toppmeyer. The Tennessean, Nashville Tennessee.

A Tennessee Vols podcast from the USA TODAY NETWORK - Tennessee.

The Volunteer State

The Volunteer State is a Tennessee Vols sports podcast covering sports topics from the University of Tennessee featuring The Knoxville News Sentinel's John Adams, Mike Wilson and Blake Toppmeyer.

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