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Everything Orange | Alex Pidgeon
Everything Orange
Published on 10/17/2025
Everything Orange
Published on 10/17/2025
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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This week, Sarah Detwiler chats with junior forward Cade Phillips as Tennessee basketball gears up for the 2025 season. Phillips reflects on a fast offseason, lessons from back-to-back Elite Eight runs, and stepping into a leadership role as the most tenured Vol on the roster. He talks about the team's chemistry with five new freshmen and three transfers, the challenge of opening against Duke, and what Coach Barnes' lifetime contract means to the program. With the season fast approaching, Phillips and the Volunteers are focused on building momentum and chasing another deep postseason run.
Published on 10/29/2025
This week, Sarah Detwiler chats with Ally Brown — Tennessee's senior defender and in-state star — to reflect on an unforgettable season for the Lady Vols. From upsetting the nation's No. 1 team to climbing into the top five and posting one of the best defensive records in program history, Ally shares what's made this year so special. She talks about the team's chemistry, leadership, and focus as Tennessee pushes toward a championship finish and postseason play. A Tennessee native through and through, Ally also reflects on what it means to represent her home state and close out her Lady Vol career on such a high note.
Published on 10/29/2025
This week, Sarah Detwiler chats with Colton Hood — Tennessee's playmaking cornerback — as he reflects on the Volunteers' first bye week of the season and assesses both his own performance and the team's progress. Coming off a thrilling 41-34 overtime win at Mississippi State, Hood jump-started the team with a 23-yard pick-six, while Tennessee's defense racked up five sacks, eleven tackles for loss, and two touchdowns. Since his debut against Syracuse, Hood has emerged as a cornerstone of the secondary, earning SEC Co-Defensive Player of the Week honors and making big plays in every game. With key matchups ahead against Arkansas, Alabama, and Kentucky, Hood and the Volunteers are focused on building momentum and continuing their electric start to SEC play.
Published on 10/29/2025
This week, Sarah Detwiler chats with Chelsea Sutton — Tennessee's all-in-one hitter and blocker — is powering the Lady Vols through an electric start to SEC play. After opening conference action with sweeps over Georgia and South Carolina, Tennessee has climbed to No. 20 in the country with an 11-1 record and record-breaking crowds at the Food City Center. Sutton has been dominant on both sides of the net, hitting .488 (third in the NCAA, first in the SEC) while leading the team with 53 blocks. With the SEC Conference Tournament returning this November in Savannah, GA, Chelsea and the Lady Vols are ready to make a big impact on and off the court.
Published on 10/29/2025
