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RTI Press Pass
by Rocky Top Insider
RTI Press Pass offers even more coverage of the Tennessee Volunteers with unique, smart, and balanced podcasts, as well as additional media that super-serves the Vol fanbase that can’t get enough Big Orange coverage.
Episodes
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FINAL Thoughts on Tennessee-Alabama... Can The Vols Pull the Upset? | RTI: Press Pass
Check out an all-new episode of the RTI: Press Pass as hosts Ric Butler and Ryan Sylvia break down all their thoughts on this weekend's Third Saturday in October matchup. The guys start the show with some best and worst of the week before moving into a full Tennessee-Alabama breakdown, featuring...
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Breaking Down Tennessee's Win Over Arkansas From Razorback Stadium | RTI: Press Pass
Rocky Top Insider's Ryan Sylvia and Ric Butler break down Tennessee's narrow win over Arkansas from the seats of Razorback Stadium on Saturday night. - - - Stay connected to Rocky Top Insider for ALL of your Tennessee Sports news, content, and coverage: Online: www.RockyTopInsider.com Twitter:...
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Why Tennessee Will Leave Fayetteville With A Big Win Over Arkansas on Saturday | RTI: Press Pass
Check out an all-new episode of the RTI: Press Pass as hosts Ryan Sylvia and Ric Butler are breaking down Tennessee's upcoming game against Arkansas this weekend in Fayetteville. The guys talk about Tennessee's strong defense, the latest on the quarterback situation, how the Vols can heavily rely...
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Reacting to Tennessee's Win Over Auburn, Quarterback Decision, Dominant Defense | RTI: Press Pass
Check out a postgame edition of the RTI: Press Pass as Ryan and Ric break down Tennessee's 24-14 win over Auburn on Saturday afternoon in Knoxville. - - - Stay connected to Rocky Top Insider for ALL of your Tennessee Sports news, content, and coverage: Online: www.RockyTopInsider.com Twitter:...
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Tennessee's Injuries Are Racking Up in a BIG Way | Vols Preview vs. Auburn | RTI: Press Pass
On this episode of the RTI: Press Pass, hosts Ryan Sylvia and Ric Butler are back to preview the Vols' game against Auburn this weekend in Knoxville. The guys start the show by discussing the Texas fallout and the interesting storylines of the week before diving into a preview for the Auburn…
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The Good, The Bad, and the Ugly of Tennessee's Game Against Texas | RTI: Press Pass
Check out a postgame edition of the RTI: Press Pass on Saturday as hosts Ryan Sylvia and Ric Butler share their reactions to Tennessee's 20-17 loss to Texas in Neyland Stadium. - - - Stay connected to Rocky Top Insider for ALL of your Tennessee Sports news, content, and coverage: Online:...
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How Can Tennessee Pull The Upset on No. 1 Texas? Game Preview & Storylines | RTI: Press Pass
Check out a new episode of the RTI: Press Pass as hosts Ryan Sylvia and Ric Butler are previewing this weekend's game between No. 14 Tennessee and No. 1 Texas. The guys talk about keys to the game for both sides, injury report notes, impact players, and much more. Download and subscribe TODAY!…
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Biggest Takeaways From GT, Kennesaw State Preview, Thoughts on 865 Neyland | RTI: Press Pass
On this episode of RTI: Press Pass, hosts Ryan Sylvia and Ric Butler are breaking down the Vols' big win over Georgia Tech. The guys name their MVPs of the game and discuss some of the biggest storylines coming out of the weekend, including the recent announcement of the 865 Neyland project. Ryan...
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Tennessee-Georgia Tech Preview! What Are UT's Keys to Victory in Atlanta? | RTI: Press Pass
On this episode of RTI: Press Pass, hosts Ric Butler and Ryan Sylvia are breaking down Tennessee Football's upcoming game against Georgia Tech on Saturday night in Atlanta. The guys break down the key matchups in the contest, review the Week 1 stats on both sides, and give their predictions for…
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RTI Press Pass: Faizon Brandon Impresses In Career Debut, Breaking Down Tennessee's Win Over Furman
Check out the RTI Press Pass reaction show as Ryan Sylvia and Ric Butler are diving into their thoughts from Tennessee Football's 56-10 opening win over Furman on Saturday afternoon in Knoxville - - - Stay connected to Rocky Top Insider for ALL of your Tennessee Sports news, content, and…
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Will Tennessee Make the College Football Playoffs? Furman Preview, Fall Camp Recap | RTI: Press Pass
Check out an all-new episode of the RTI: Press Pass as hosts Ric Butler and Ryan Sylvia are getting you ready for Tennessee Football Week 1 action against Furman on Saturday afternoon in Knoxville. The guys start the show by discussing some of their biggest fall camp takeaways, including stat...
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Tennessee Football SCHEDULE PREDICTIONS! Are Nine Wins On The Table For The Vols? | RTI: Press Pass
Check out an all-new episode of the RTI: Press Pass as hosts Ryan Sylvia, Ric Butler, and Ryan Schumpert are going game-by-game through the 2026 Tennessee Volunteers' season to predict wins and losses for all 12 games. Can the Vols get to nine wins? What's the biggest trap game? We break it all...
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Will This Position Group Be The Difference In a Good or Bad Defensive Season? How Good is This Secondary? | RTI: Press Pass
The RTI: Press Pass returns as hosts Ryan Sylvia, Ric Butler, and Ryan Schumpert are continuing their Tennessee Football positional preview with the defensive side of the ball. The guys discuss being bullish about the secondary, being nervous about the defensive line, and the well-known…
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Let's Talk About Tennessee's Offense... And Predict the Starting Quarterback | RTI: Press Pass
Check out an all-new episode of the RTI: Press Pass podcast as hosts Ryan Sylvia, Ric Butler, and Ryan Schumpert are opening up the fall camp slate with their thoughts on the offense on Tuesday. The guys predict Tennessee's starting quarterback, dive into the battle for Wide Receiver #3, talk…
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RTI Jeopardy feat. Ben McKee! Can You Ace This Tennessee Basketball Quiz? | RTI: Press Pass
RTI Jeopardy is back for another summer edition of the game show! On this episode of The RTI: Press Pass, Ryan Schumpert plays host as we welcome in GoVols247's Ben McKee to test his knowledge against Ryan Sylvia and Ric Butler in a Rick Barnes Era Tennessee Basketball contest. Which contestant...
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RTI Jeopardy! Can You Name These Moments and Players of the Josh Heupel Era? | RTI: Press Pass
The RTI: Press Pass returns from summer break with a special edition of RTI Jeopardy! Host Ryan Sylvia and contestants Ryan Schumpert, Ric Butler, and Jack Foster compete in two games of Josh Heupel Era trivia. Can you name these moments and players from the last five years? Download and…
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Regional PREVIEW: Keys to Victory for Tennessee Baseball in Chapel Hill | RTI: Diamond Pass
Jack Foster and Ryan Schumpert are back to preview the Chapel Hill Regional. It’s a LOADED regional with three other really good teams. The guys discuss the strengths and weaknesses of UNC and ECU, sharing their thoughts on what it’ll take for Tennessee to win. Plus, who are the most trusted...
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Tennessee Baseball’s Strong Finish & SEC Tournament Preview | RTI: Diamond Pass
On this episode of RTI: Diamond Pass, Jack Foster and Ryan Schumpert are back to break down Tennessee’s series win at Oklahoma. Starting pitching wasn’t quite as dominant, but the offense stayed hot to guide the team to a big series win. The guys take a holistic view at the last month and change…
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Breaking Down Tennessee's Series Win Over Texas... Is The Vols' Offense Turning the Corner? | RTI: Diamond Pass
On this episode of the RTI: Diamond Pass, hosts Jack Foster and Ryan Schumpert are breaking down all of their thoughts from Tennessee Baseball's impressive 2-1 series win over No. 4 Texas this past weekend in Knoxville. The guys break down the highs of the first two wins on Friday and Saturday…
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Tide Officially Turned for Tennessee Baseball? | RTI: Diamond Pass
The RTI Diamond Pass is back with Jack Foster and Ryan Schumpert discussing the Vols' series win over Alabama. The Vols swept a doubleheader after dropping the opener, displaying more consistency at the plate than in weekends past. The guys discuss Tennessee’s momentum offensively in the last…
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What to Make of Tennessee Baseball’s Series Loss to Ole Miss | RTI: Diamond Pass
Jack Foster and Ryan Schumpert are back to break down Tennessee baseball’s series loss to Ole Miss. The guys discuss how much stock to put into Tennessee’s offensive explosion on Sunday, poor outings from Cam Appenzeller and Landon Mack, and the great Friday performances from a trio of young…
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Tennessee Baseball's Season BACK ON TRACK After Series SWEEP at Mississippi State | RTI: Diamond Pass
The RTI Diamond Pass is back with Jack Foster and Ryan Schumpert discussing Tennessee baseball's series sweep at Mississippi State. What led to the sudden turnaround for the Vols? Was it always there? The guys break down Tegan Kuhns' tremendous outing, balanced success for the offense, bullpen...
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Tennessee Baseball Drops ANOTHER Series... What’s Next? | RTI: Diamond Pass
Jack Foster and Ryan Schumpert are back to discuss Tennessee baseball’s series loss to LSU. After another heartbreaking game three loss, how can Tennessee get off the mat? Plus, the offense continues to struggle, and it simply comes down to guys not performing. Starting pitching and a select few...
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Tennessee SWEPT by Vanderbilt... Where do the Vols Go From Here? | RTI: Diamond Pass
RTI’s Jack Foster and Ryan Schumpert are back to discuss the biggest topics in Tennessee baseball. First, Josh Elander is moving to the dugout full-time and no longer coaching third base. Why this move makes sense and the positives that could come from it. Plus, Stone Lawless is out for the...
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Biggest Storylines From Tennessee Baseball’s CRUCIAL Missouri Series Win | RTI: Diamond Pass
Jack Foster and Ryan Schumpert are back to discuss Tennessee baseball’s series win over Missouri. The guys react to Tegan Kuhns and Landon Mack’s rocky starts, while going into depth on Evan Blanco’s tremendous 7.2-inning performance. Plus, how good is Cam Appenzeller? And could he be a starter…
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Why We Feel BETTER About Tennessee Baseball After Heartbreaking Series in Georgia | RTI Diamond Pass
The RTI Diamond Pass is back with Jack Foster and Ryan Schumpert examining Tennessee baseball’s heartbreaking series loss to Georgia from all angles. First, addressing the elephant in the room of coach Josh Elander’s decision to NOT pull Brayden Krenzel in the seventh inning. The guys share their...
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TEMPERATURE CHECK on Tennessee Baseball Heading Into SEC Play | RTI: Diamond Pass
The RTI Diamond Pass is back with Jack Foster and Ryan Schumpert discussing Tennessee baseball’s series win over Wright State and the top storylines surrounding the team heading into SEC play. Despite a pair of wins, a 6-0 Sunday loss leaves a sour taste for Tennessee’s most recent weekend. Is...
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Feeling Better About Tennessee Baseball? Recapping Vols’ Weekend in Arlington | RTI: Diamond Pass
The RTI Diamond Pass is back with hosts Jack Foster and Ryan Schumpert discussing the Vols’ 2-1 weekend in Arlington, Texas. The weekend started off on the wrong foot but ended on a high note, with Tennessee winning back-to-back games. The guys break down all the top storylines, including Cam...
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What to Make of Tennessee Baseball’s Troubling Series Loss to Kent State | RTI: Diamond Pass
On this episode of RTI: Diamond Pass, hosts Jack Foster and Ryan Schumpert are back to discuss Tennessee baseball’s series loss to Kent State from all angles. Starting with the pitching, 10 hit-by-pitches was an uncharacteristic and worrisome development. But was the lack of command on the…
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Tennessee Baseball Opening Weekend Takeaways: Blaine Brown Rakes, Starting Pitchers Excel, and More! | RTI: Diamond Pass
The RTI Diamond Pass is back with Jack Foster and Ryan Schumpert discussing all the top takeaways from Tennessee baseball’s opening weekend sweep against Nicholls. Beginning with the starting pitching, Tegan Kuhns, Landon Mack and Evan Blanco all looked the part. But which relief performances…
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Tennessee Baseball 2026 SEASON PREVIEW: Roster Breakdown, Lineup Projection & Season Predictions! | RTI: Diamond Pass
The RTI Diamond Pass is BACK with Jack Foster and Ryan Schumpert preparing you for the 2026 Tennessee baseball season. The guys tell you everything you need to know, from a full roster breakdown, to pitching staff pecking order, to position battles and everything in between. Plus, answering the…
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The Latest in Joey Aguilar's Legal Battles, Tennessee's QB Plans For 2026 | RTI: Press Pass
On this episode of RTI: Press Pass, hosts Ryan Schumpert, Ric Butler, and Ryan Sylvia are diving into the latest news regarding Tennessee quarterback Joey Aguilar and his journey through the courts in hopes of joining the Vols' roster for the 2026 season. The guys discuss what's happened so far,...
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Who Are Tennessee's Most Impactful & Underrated Portal Pickups? | RTI: Press Pass
Check out an all-new episode of the RTI: Press Pass podcast as hosts Ryan Schumpert, Ryan Sylvia, and Ric Butler are diving into the latest portal news around Tennessee Athletics. The guys take a look at Tennessee's 20-man portal class and talk about the most underrated pickups, the projected...
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Evaluating The Quarterback Market For Tennessee Football, Chaz Coleman, Other Portal Notes | RTI: Press Pass
Check out an all-new episode of the RTI: Press Pass as hosts Ryan Sylvia, Ric Butler, and Ryan Schumpert are diving into the latest transfer portal news for the Tennessee Volunteers. The guys discuss the quarterback market and Tennessee's remaining options, last weekend's Penn State haul and Chaz...
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Tennessee Football: Portal, Portal, More Portal (And Sam Leavitt) | RTI: Press Pass
Check out the latest episode of the RTI Press Pass as Ryan Schumpert and Ryan Sylvia dive into the transfer portal to find out where Tennessee Football is in the process. The guys dive into every angle of the portal there is, breaking down the Vols' additions, Tennessee's targets, QB Sam…
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Tennessee Falls To Illinois, Mini Season Review, Transfer Portal & What's Next? | RTI Press Pass
Check out a late-night episode of the RTI Press Pass as Ryan Sylvia and Ric Butler are breaking down Tennessee's Music City Bowl loss to Illinois in Nissan Stadium. The guys talk about what went wrong for Tennessee and discuss the different players that UT used. The guys also get into some broad...
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Tennessee Football's New DC, Transfer Portal, Legend Bey, Scheduling Notes | RTI: Press Pass
Check out a new episode of the RTI: Press Pass as hosts Ryan Sylvia, Ryan Schumpert, and Ric Butler are breaking down a big news week in the world of Tennessee Football. The guys start the show by talking about Jake Merklinger's exit to the transfer portal and the Music City Bowl before diving…
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Who Will Tennessee Hire To Replace Tim Banks As DC? Which UT Players Could Opt Out of the Music City Bowl? | RTI: Press Pass
On this week's episode of the RTI: Press Pass, hosts Ryan Schumpert, Ric Butler, and Ryan Sylvia are breaking down a huge week in Tennessee Athletics. The guys begin the show by discussing Tennessee's huge move of firing defensive coordinator Tim Banks, what it means for the program, and some...
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Reacting to Tennessee's Loss to Vanderbilt, Big Picture Questions For the Vols | RTI: Press Pass
Check out the latest episode of the RTI: Press Pass as Ryan Schumpert, Ryan Sylvia, and Ric Butler are breaking down Tennessee's loss to Vanderbilt on Saturday and some of the big picture questions that are coming out of the game. - - - Stay connected to Rocky Top Insider for ALL of your…
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Breaking Down The Implications of Tennessee-Vanderbilt on Saturday | RTI: Press Pass
On this pre-Thanksgiving episode of the RTI: Press Pass, hosts Ric Butler and Ryan Sylvia are diving into this weekend's high-stakes in-state rivalry game between Tennessee and Vanderbilt. The guys talk about the implications for the game on both sides, what Tennessee's defense needs to do to…
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Quick Takeaways From Tennessee Football's Win Over Florida in The Swamp | RTI: Press Pass
Check out the latest episode of RTI: Press Pass as Ryan Sylvia and Ric Butler break down some of their quick thoughts from The Swamp after Tennessee's 31-11 win over the Florida Gators. - - - Stay connected to Rocky Top Insider for ALL of your Tennessee Sports news, content, and coverage: Online:...
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Can Tennessee Break The Streak Against Florida in The Swamp? | RTI: Press Pass
On this week's episode of the RTI: Press Pass, hosts Ryan Sylvia, Ryan Schumpert, and Ric Butler are diving into Tennessee Football's upcoming game against Florida in The Swamp. The guys talk about the history of the matchup and the losing streak that the Vols are on in Gainesville, as well as…
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Biggest Takeaways From Tennessee Football's Win Over New Mexico State | RTI: Press Pass
Check out the latest episode of the RTI: Press Pass as hosts Ryan Schumpert, Ryan Sylvia, and Ric Butler are breaking down Tennessee Football's 42-9 win over New Mexico State on Saturday afternoon in Knoxville. The guys talk about their biggest takeaways from the game, the Vols' backup…
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Breaking Down The Different Paths For Tennessee Football's Final Three Games | RTI: Press Pass
Check out an all-new episode of the RTI: Press Pass as hosts Ryan Schumpert, Ric Butler, and Ryan Sylvia are back from the bye week and talking about Tennessee Football once again. The guys share their thoughts on the final three-game stretch for Tennessee, the different outcomes that could come...
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Vols' Playoff Chances Dashed With Home Loss to Oklahoma | RTI: Press Pass
Check out the Saturday night edition of the RTI Press Pass as hosts Ryan Schumpert, Ryan Sylvia, and Ric Butler are breaking down their thoughts on Tennessee's 33-27 loss to Oklahoma on Saturday night in Knoxville. - - - Stay connected to Rocky Top Insider for ALL of your Tennessee Sports news,...
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What Are Tennessee's Biggest Keys to Winning Against Oklahoma on Saturday? | RTI: Press Pass
Check out the latest episode of the RTI: Press Pass podcast with hosts Ryan Schumpert, Ryan Sylvia, and Ric Butler. The guys start the show with some general talk around basketball and baseball before dropping a surprise announcement early in the show. The guys then get into a full preview for…
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Tennessee Baseball HIRES Josh Elander As New HC! Why It Was The Correct Decision | RTI: Diamond Pass
The Rocky Top Insider Diamond Pass is back with hosts Jack Foster and Ryan Schumpert discussing Tennessee baseball hiring Josh Elander is the program's new head coach and why it was the correct decision. The guys detail how Tennessee's recruiting success will continue with Elander and share their...
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RTI Reaction: Tennessee Hangs 56 On Kentucky in Lexington
Watch as RTI's Ric Butler and The Daily Times' Caleb Jarreau break down the Vols' 56-34 win over Kentucky on Saturday night in Lexington. - - - Stay connected to Rocky Top Insider for ALL of your Tennessee Sports news, content, and coverage: Online: www.RockyTopInsider.com Twitter…
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What's NEXT for Tennessee Baseball After Tony Vitello's Departure for MLB? | RTI: Diamond Pass
The RTI: Diamond Pass is BACK with hosts Jack Foster and Ryan Schumpert breaking down the Tony Vitello departure from all angles. First, let's be happy for Tony and celebrate what this historic move means. But what's next for Tennessee? The guys discuss the names to know in the coaching search…
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Tennessee Looks to Bounce Back Against Kentucky, Bowl Projections, Tony Vitello Watch | RTI: Press Pass
Check out the latest episode of the RTI: Press Pass as hosts Ryan Schumpert, Ryan Sylvia, and Ric Butler are diving into the latest news around Tennessee Athletics. The guys start by talking about Tony Vitello Watch on Wednesday morning before diving deep into the Tennessee-Kentucky football game...
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RTI Press Pass offers even more coverage of the Tennessee Volunteers with unique, smart, and balanced podcasts, as well as additional media that super-serves the Vol fanbase that can’t get enough Big Orange coverage.
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