John. Wilkerson is the best play by play guy in the State.

[jasonvols2.2]

He is better than Mike Keith. He has an extreme likeability factor going for him too.

 

[NorCalVol67]

He is a joy to listen to.

 

[OldTimer]

He is a joy to listen to.

Best line ever, “a first pitch fast ball, a meat ball, that ball is gone”

 

[TooLegit2Quit]

 

[OrngeJuiceJones]

You ain't heard me

 

[FranklinVol16]

Love him

 

[EtowahVol]

John Ward was a 10. Wilkerson is a 9.95. Better hide this stuff a Major League team will come calling. Matter of fact ESPN was smart, but their not, would get him for the play-offs.

 

[SDV]

Can he replace Slob

 

[Vfl2407]

Can he replace Slob

Nope.
he knows where the bodies are buried and has kissed the right rings to hang around.
we have accepted below average quality in many positions at UT for many reasons.
he’s just one more example.

 

[Orangeblood75]

GREAT CALL

 

[TNRazor]

Everybody thinks Kesling gets picked on because he replaced the legend and it's not true. He gets picked on because he's bad. If Wilky or Mike Keith had replaced John Ward then I dont think there would be any complaining.

 

[DownTheField]

Has anyone heard Arkansas' call? I looked but couldn't find

 

[Halph66]

A mix of excitement, emotions, and a bit of loss of composure. That was awesome. GBO!

 

[imw8n4u]

Had me waiting for the "yes sir re!"

 

[jasonvols2.2]

Everybody thinks Kesling gets picked on because he replaced the legend and it's not true. He gets picked on because he's bad. If Wilky or Mike Keith had replaced John Ward then I dont think there would be any complaining.

BK is still better than other SEC guys. And he is not bad in Basketball. But for some reason, he just does not click in football. It is nothing personal. He seems like a decent guy.

 

[StarRaider]

Has anyone heard Arkansas' call? I looked but couldn't find

 

[Fatdad32]

Mike Keith or John Wilkerson should be the voice of the Vols! No doubt about it!

 

[NorCalVol67]

There will always only be one voice of the Vols.

 

[Volfan1000]

Can he replace Slob

Wilkerson does do the occasional men's basketball game.

 

[ACvol3]

John Wilkerson is so likeable because he seems genuine on the radio, unlike some others. Seems like a real nice, humble guy.
On another note - I will never understand the bob kesling hate. I think he does just fine

 

[Rocky Top T]

Wilkerson or Mike Keith should be Voice of Vols!!! Kesling is TERRIBLE!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[KnoxLandcruiser]

John really does call a good baseball game. I would imagine he's listened to a lot of games over the years and he understands how to paint the picture.

Man what a game today...I'm still grinning.

 

[ThreatLevelOrange]

We have great fans. And we deserve good announcers like this. Great job!

 

[BP4Prez]

Happy for John to be able to enjoy this season. He has had lots of long seasons. One of the best around.

 

[CDB]

BK is still better than other SEC guys. And he is not bad in Basketball. But for some reason, he just does not click in football. It is nothing personal. He seems like a decent guy.

I used to think the same thing until I watched a basketball game on TV while listening to Bob. He is awful. Either he does not know the correct terminology of the game as to the location of the players or he is just lost. What he was saying on the radio did not even look like the same game on TV.

Not to mention that he never, no matter what the sport, gives updates on time and score.