Jesse Simonton joins the show to discuss covering Tennessee, the end of the Jeremy Pruitt era, what's next for the Vols & more

Jesse Simonton (found on Twitter @JesseReSimonton) formerly of the Miami Herald, SEC Country and Volquest joins the show to discuss covering Tennessee, the end of the Jeremy Pruitt era and what's next for the Vols. Topics include: — You’ve covered several programs in the SEC, what’s holding Tennessee back, why can’t they get things going? — If Pruitt produced a winning program, why you think he’s still the coach — Why Dan Wolken is incorrect when he says Vol Twitter hired Pruitt — thoughts on Kevin Steele, could he be Tennessee’s Matt Luke to steady the ship? — who’s a realistic candidate that you would hire at Tennessee? — You’ve covered many SEC programs, tons of recruits, how prevalent is cheating in recruiting? — thoughts on Shane Beamer hire? — thoughts on Bryan Harsin hire? — thoughts on Clark Lea hire? — what do you think about Vanderbilt hiring Barton Simmons to be GM/Director of scouting? — Who’s the best prospect you’ve ever covered? — Strangest recruitment you’ve ever covered? Sign up for My Bookie and use Promo Code: THATSEC The podcast is also sponsored by Justin Hamilton of the Federal Savings Bank. Reach out to Justin at the link below and make sure Mike and & Cousin Shane sent you! http://www.thefederalsavingsbank.com/justinhamilton We finally have t-shirts for sale! Check out our merchandise store featuring shirts, hoodies, stickers, coffee mugs, pillows, phone cases and more: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/thatsecpodcast?ref_id=19055 Donate to cousin Shane’s beer fund via CashApp: $thatSECpodcast Show music comes from Crimson Calamity: https://www.crimsoncalamitymusic.com/ Advertising inquiries: [email protected] Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/that-sec-football-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands