Vol Hoops VFL and current Charlotte Hornet - is one of the most decorated players in Tennessee basketball history. From back-to-back SEC Player of the Year honors to a unanimous First-Team All-American nod, Williams was the leader of one of the most memorable eras of Tennessee Basketball.Now, as an NBA veteran and community leader, Grant returns to Rocky Top to reflect on his journey, share his stories, and talk about what it means to always be a VFL. We dive into Williams' time at Tennessee and how it shaped him, along with a glimpse into life in Charlotte, and why it’s so important to him to stay connected to Tennessee Athletics.
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Shae O’Rourke
Shae O’Rourke — Tennessee’s playmaker up top — has fought through injuries and setbacks to find her moment on Rocky Top. From her New York roots to an ACL tear at Texas A&M and another surgery this past spring, the road hasn’t been easy. But every step has shaped the player she is today. In her debut, she scored both goals in the Vols’ upset over No. 1 North Carolina, setting the tone for a Tennessee team now ranked No. 1 for the first time in program history.
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Arion Carter
Arion Carter — Tennessee’s sophomore linebacker — wasted no time reminding Vol Nation why he’s one of the most dynamic defenders in college football.From Smyrna, Tennessee, to leading the Vols with nine tackles in the season-opening win over Syracuse, Carter’s rise has been fueled by toughness, leadership, and pride in representing his home state.We dive into the confidence this team gained from Week 1, the balance of veteran presence and young talent on defense, and what drives Carter as both a playmaker and leader heading into the 2024 season.
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Joey Aguilar
Joey Aguilar — Tennessee’s QB1 — has taken an untraditional road to Rocky Top, marked by grit, sacrifice, and perseverance.From Antioch, California, through the JUCO grind and a stop at Appalachian State, his journey has been anything but easy — but each step shaped the leader he is today.We dive into the challenges, the gratitude, and the mindset that brought Joey to Knoxville and what it means to be at the helm of the Vols’ offense.
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Alex Pidgeon
Alex Pidgeon — captain of Tennessee Rowing — joins this episode of the Everything Orange podcast.The Montreal native shares her journey from competitive swimming to rowing, starting on an erg at 16 before ever stepping into a boat — and how she went from resisting the sport to leading the Lady Vols through a historic third-place finish at the NCAA Championships.Now in her senior season, Alex reflects on her transition from Canada to the SEC, what it means to wear the Orange and White, and how she’s helped shape a winning team culture under head coach Kim Cupini.With the first-ever SEC Rowing Championship now in the books and NCAA Championships on deck, Alex talks leadership, legacy, and how the team is staying focused through the final push of the 2025 season.
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