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Watch: Tony Vitello, Charlie Taylor, Blade Tidwell React to Vols' Shutout Victory Over Alabama State

Watch: Tony Vitello, Charlie Taylor, Blade Tidwell React to Vols' Shutout Victory Over Alabama State
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Watch: Tony Vitello, Charlie Taylor, Blade Tidwell React to Vols' Shutout Victory Over Alabama State
Watch: Tony Vitello, Charlie Taylor, Blade Tidwell React to Vols' Shutout Victory Over Alabama State

KNOXVILLE, Tenn.– Tennessee baseball head coach Tony Vitello talked to the media following the BaseVols' 10-0 shutout victory over Alabama State in the NCAA Regional Tournament opener in Lindsey Nelson Stadium. 

Vitello had nothing but positive things to say on Charlie Taylor filling in for an unavailable Evan Russell and starting at catcher. 

Vitello also touched on Blade Tidwell's best start of the season, Blake Burke's progress throughout the season and more. 

The entire Tennessee Baseball post-game press conference from Friday evening including Tony Vitello, Blade Tidwell and Charlie Taylor is in the video above, 

Video courtesy UT Baseball Athletics Communications and the NCAA. 

Cover photo courtesy Jake Nichols.

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Jack Foster
JACK FOSTER

Jack is a sophomore at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville majoring in Journalism/Electronic Media. Jack grew up in Paris, Tennessee, but now spends the majority of his time in Knoxville doubling as a student and sports journalist for Volunteer Country. Jack has been a sports junkie since he was a young kid and always watched NFL football with his dad on Sundays. Jack still follows the NFL religiously, as he is an avid fantasy football player. Jack started with Volunteer Country in May of 2021 and has since helped provide full coverage of football, baseball and men's and women's basketball. Jack also works as a recurring member of WUTK's Rock Solid Sports show on Wednesdays and Fridays, and he also serves as head sports producer of The Volunteer Channel's Vol News, a student-run show at the University. When Jack is not watching or covering sports, find him on the golf course or back home spending time with his parents, younger sister and friends. Follow Jack on Twitter and Instagram by clicking "Twitter" and "Instagram" to see all of his work with Volunteer Country as well as student media.

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