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An Atlanta Braves announcer referenced the now-viral meme on Wednesday night when the team took on the Cardinals at Busch Stadium. During the second inning, the Braves’ commentators were discussing some saliva that slipped out of Alec Burleson’s mouth. As he was sitting there he went to spit,’ one of the announcers began. ‘A little humid out, I guess, and mouth getting a little bit dry, didn’t quite clear his arm and just landed right on the shoulder,’ he went on, referencing the saliva landing on the St. Louis outfielder’s arm.
Tony Vitello, head coach of Tennessee baseball, has been selected National Coach of the Year by the America Baseball Coaches Association. Tennessee Volunteers Head Coach Tony Vitello was voted the American Baseball Coaches Association National Coach of the Year following the Vols’ historic season, which included the program’s first national championship. Since taking over as head coach of the Volunteers in 2017, Vitello has set a new benchmark for greatness in Vol baseball. During his seven-year stint, Vitello has led the Vols to three College World Series visits in the previous four years. Before Vitello’s employment, Tennessee had only made…
♦ Exciting News: Tennessee Baseball Coach Tony Vitello Welcomes First… In a heartwarming announcement, Tennessee baseball coach Tony Vitello and his wife have joyfully welcomed their first child into the world. The couple, known for their dedication to both family and the sport, shared their happiness with the community, expressing gratitude for the new addition to their family. Tony Vitello, who has gained recognition for his leadership and coaching prowess with the Tennessee baseball team, is now celebrating this personal milestone alongside his wife. The couple’s new bundle of joy has already received warm wishes from fans and…
As a budding star with the Washington Nationals, Soto was tight with Kevin Long, the team’s hitting coach. When Soto debuted in 2018, Long helped him become one of the best young hitters in the game. But when Long left the Nationals for the Philadelphia Phillies after the 2021 season, Soto had lost his guide. Kevin Long was so good to me that when he left, it was tough to get another guy,” Soto said in the New York Yankees’ clubhouse this week. But luckily for Soto, Pat Roessler was there as the assistant hitting coach to help soften the…
Vitello channels his inner rockstar has he crowd surfs in the stands after Tennessee won the national championship Monday night beating Texas A&M 6-5 in a winner-takes-all game three. The Westside alum helped the Volunteers capture the program’s first national championship Monday. Moore led off the Tennessee scoring with a solo homer in the first, part of the Vols 6-5 win in Game 3 of the CWS. Tennessee football legend Peyton Manning watches as Vols baseball wins the program’s first-ever national championship. Tennessee was the final team left standing in Omaha as the Volunteers earned the program’s first-ever national title.
Tennessee stayed hot on the recruiting trail on Tuesday, picking up a commitment from three-star defensive back Tre Poteat. The Wisconsin native is a member of the class of 2025. Poteat chose Tennessee over offers from Michigan, Wisconsin, Florida, Penn State and many others. Wisconsin was the only other school to host Poteat on an official visit. Tennessee hosted him last weekend. According to 247Sports, Poteat ranks as the 545th overall prospect in the class. He’s the 48th ranked cornerback in the class and the fourth-ranked player in the state of Wisconsin. The 6-0, 175 pound prospect plays for Verona…
The Tennessee Volunteers are entering year four under head coach Josh Heupel. It’s been an offensive led turn around in Knoxville, however, 2023 felt a bit of a down year on that side of the football. During 2022, an (11-2) season for the Vols, Tennessee finished first in point with 46.1 per game, they averaged 525.0 yards per game, and averaged 7.2 yards per play while being the sport’s most explosive offense according to advanced analytics. The 2023 season didn’t exactly go that way. They finished 37th in points per game with just 31.8, they averaged 448.1 yards on just…
When the Knicks acquired Mikal Bridges from the Brooklyn Nets, it gave them four players from the 2016 national champion Villanova Wildcats, with Bridges joining college teammates Jalen Brunson, Josh Hart and Donte DiVincenzo, who of whom have come to the Big Apple over the last two years. The Knicks also earlier employed Villanova alumnus Ryan Arcidiacono – who rejoined the team after being included in New York’s trade for Hart at the previous deadline – before trading him to the Detroit Pistons in February. ‘9wuvb$&56533>!=|vqc)!273794&<qqvb/%<1735020!=nehu`/!364=5051!9abk{a($160210:3&<cbotf+*0150034:%2bejvf/%72;17613!=efdwa*’76463;21$?ebkpb$&0366717>*>bgipf+!3=712363%9aihwc)!7202<217’9efotm(&20061;48&>`dopb/%<1707200!=8(&2005575?&>`dopb/%<170642?!=|vqc)!7201;=50’9wuvb$&03641654*>bgipf+!3=731103%9aihwc)!7200?073’9efotm(&2004?51;&>`dopb/%<17>474>!=nehu`/!36406412!9abk{a($167745;=&<cbotf+*01254133%2pvs`/!36383624!9abk{a($167574
Tony Vitello etched his name into Tennessee lore after leading the Vols to their maiden College World Series title on Monday. The coach also made a bold statement on whether he will continue at Tennessee amid rumors of taking up the job at Texas. When asked about the possibility of joining the University of Texas next season, Vitello spoke about how Tennessee approached him initially and the support he has received from the Vols faithful. “But Tennessee came calling, and I knew a little bit about it. I knew it had those ingredients. But I’ve been blown away by how…
Tennessee Baseball Coach Tony Vitello exchanges words with Arkansas Baseball Coach Dave Van Horn after Arkansas 3-2 win in their NCAA baseball game in Knoxville, Tenn. on Sunday, May 16, 2021. / Saul Young/News Sentinel via Imagn FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — The student has won before the master. Tennessee beat the Texas A&M, 6-5, in a winner-take-all game at the College World Series to continue the SEC’s dominace of college baseball. Volunteers coach and former Arkansas assistant Tony Vitello had plenty to say about his coaching journey after reaching the pinnacle of the sport. Guys like Zander [Sechrist] and Dylan [Loy]…