Why Paul Finebaum is all in on Tennessee football – but we aren't quite there

Paul Finebaum's optimism grows for Tennessee football.


The SEC Network's opinion king emerged from SEC media days
feeling more bullish about the Vols' playoff chances and their
place within the conference pecking order.


Is that sunny outlook warranted?


On today's episode, hosts Blake Toppmeyer and Adam Sparks
re-evaluate Tennessee's playoff prospects and assess whether
their estimation of Tennessee has improved, regressed or stayed
about the same throughout the offseason.


Their verdict: A 9-3 record is more likely than a playoff berth,
but an accommodating schedule nonetheless helps make Tennessee a
playoff contender.


Also in this episode, an update on the latest developments in the
Neyland Entertainment District project that would bring a hotel,
restaurant and bar to liven the area around the stadium near the
riverfront, at the expense of the G10 parking garage.