The Slice
VFL Films Producer and Vol Network Reporter Kasey Funderburg is joined by Tennessee Football players for a deep-dive into their lives. From pee-wee football to playing on Rocky Top, this is the place to get a slice of their lives.
Episodes
39 episodes
Jaylen McCullough
Senior safety Jaylen McCollough has been an impact player for Tennessee since his freshman year. As a veteran defensive player, he's looking to bring more play making skills and leadership to the 2022 season. The Austell, GA native joins Kasey ...
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Season 3
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Episode 7
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31:51
Jalin Hyatt
Jalin Hyatt is a speedy wide receiver and explosive playmaker. He delivered an outstanding true freshman season and is one of the Vols’ go-to receivers this fall. In this episode, the Irmo, South Carolina native talks about growing mentally and...
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Season 3
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Episode 6
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32:18
Elijah Simmons
Defensive lineman Elijah Simmons joins The Slice to talk about his journey to the gridiron. Since joining the Vols in 2019, Simmon has improved his athleticism and his body so he can be a changing factor this season. The Slice is a...
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Season 3
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Episode 5
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34:10
Jerome Carvin
Jerome Carvin is a dominant offensive lineman who has shown his versatility his entire career on Rocky Top. He is seen as a leader amongst his teammates and plans to grow even more in that role this season. In this episode, Jerome talks about h...
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Season 3
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Episode 4
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31:39
Cooper Mays
Offensive lineman and Knoxville native, Cooper Mays, joins The Slice to talk about his experience on Rocky Top so far. You'll get to hear what it was like for him to play alongside his brother during the 2021 season, how important his family is...
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Season 3
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Episode 3
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34:05
Omari Thomas
Defensive lineman Omari Thomas joins The Slice to talk about his experience as a Vol so far. The sophomore made his way up the depth chart during the 2021 season and finished the season starting in the last four games. In this episode you'll al...
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Season 3
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Episode 2
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30:52
Hendon Hooker
Hendon Hooker is a dynamic dual-threat quarterback who joined the Vols in 2021. The North Carolina native comes from a family pedigree of quarterbacks, including his dad and his brother. Hendon joins Kasey to talk family, where football has tak...
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Season 3
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Episode 1
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29:35
The Slice: Season Three Trailer
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Season 3
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Episode 0
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0:57
Season 2 Finale - Mailbag!
Thanks for joining us all year long for Season 2 of The Slice! Before fall camp gears up, Cedric Tillman, Jacob Warren, K'Rojhn Calbert, Paxton Brooks, and Matthew Butler sat down with Kasey to answer your questions, talk food, movies, and more...
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Season 2
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Episode 14
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37:12
Alontae Taylor, K'Rojhn Calbert, and Paxton Brooks in Belize
Kasey just got back from a 12 day trip to Belize with a group of Tennessee student-athletes, and it was unbelievable. This was the annual VOLeaders Academy trip. Student-athletes selected to be VOLeaders learn how to be a positive force for the...
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Season 2
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Episode 13
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42:44
Paxton Brooks
Paxton Brooks's journey to playing SEC football began on the soccer pitch. His transition to the gridiron eventually landed him as the No. 2 punter in the 2018 class. Since arriving on Tennessee's campus, Paxton has been a crucial member ...
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Season 2
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Episode 12
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41:24
Cedric Tillman
Cedric Tillman is looking to make his mark on the 2021 Tennessee Volunteers as a leader and playmaker. The Las Vegas native came to Knoxville as only one of four Tennessee Football players to come from the state of Nevada. In his first two year...
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Season 2
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Episode 11
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33:02
Jabari Small
Sophomore running back Jabari Small grew up under the constant influence of SEC football. The Memphis native's dad and uncles were standout wide receivers at their respective schools, and Jabari now hopes to make his impact at Tennessee. Kasey ...
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Season 2
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Episode 10
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30:06
LaTrell Bumphus
LaTrell Bumphus grew up as a Tennessee fan in small-town West Tennessee. Now, he's living his dream as a Volunteer. In this episode, Kasey and the fifth-year defensive lineman talk about when football "clicked for him," recovering from injury, ...
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Season 2
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Episode 9
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30:59
Trevon Flowers
Senior Defensive Back Trevon Flowers grew up in Atlanta, and until his senior year of high school, he was committed to play college baseball. A change of heart led him to Rocky Top, where last season he ranked second on the team in tackles. Thi...
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Season 2
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Episode 8
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30:29
Jacob Warren
With spring practice behind him, Jacob Warren is continuing to work on his game and leadership skills ahead of the 2021 season. The redshirt junior appeared in all 10 games during the 2020 season, and started to see more action towards the end ...
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Season 2
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Episode 7
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32:20
Theo Jackson
Veteran defensive back Theo Jackson is working to grow as a leader under new head coach Josh Heupel. Theo, who has played in 44 games and made 12 starts throughout his career, finished the 2020 season with 31 tackles, including a career high 10...
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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26:16
Velus Jones Jr.
Graduate transfer wide receiver and return specialist Velus Jones Jr. is taking advantage of his free year of eligibility and is ready for his second season as a Vol. Velus finished the 2020 season ranking top three in receptions, receiving yar...
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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38:34
Defensive Coordinator Tim Banks
Tim Banks boasts over 14 years of experience as an FBS defensive coordinator, and he's planning to bring an aggressive defense to Rocky Top. In this episode, Coach Banks and Kasey dive into the philosophies that guide his coaching, growing...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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29:05
Offensive Coordinator Alex Golesh
Alex Golesh begins his first year on Rocky Top as Tennessee’s offensive coordinator and tight ends coach. In this episode, Coach Golesh talks about immigrating to the United States at the age of seven, how he found his love of football and how ...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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40:10
Director of Athletics Danny White
Dr. Danny White boasts a literal lifetime experience in intercollegiate athletics and he's bringing his innovative and competitive spirit to Rocky Top. The Vice Chancellor and Director of Athletics sits down with Kasey to talk about his journey...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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30:01
Head Coach Josh Heupel
Head Coach Josh Heupel is committed to bringing championships back to Rocky Top. In this episode you'll hear about his journey to finding success in his own football career, how his coaching career began and what he wants to build at Tennessee....
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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26:57
The Slice Season 2 Premieres February 8th
The Slice is back! Not only is this a new season of The Slice, but it’s also a new era of Tennessee Football – under Head Coach Josh Heupel. This will be the place where you’ll really get to know Coach Heupel and his...
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Season 2
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Episode 0
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0:49
Bonus: Quavaris Crouch and Elijah Simmons
The Slice is back with a bye week bonus episode. Quavaris Crouch and Elijah Simmons join Kasey during the bye week to talk about the transition from freshman to sophomore year and the back half of the 2020 season.
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Season 1
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Episode 15
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30:06
Bonus: Trevon Flowers, Theo Jackson, and Jarrett Guarantano
2020 Preseason Special: We made it to game day! Before the Vols face-off against South Carolina, Kasey is joined by Trevon Flowers, Theo Jackson, and Jarrett Guarantano to talk about fall camp and their mindset heading into the season.
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Season 1
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Episode 14
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30:07