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VolPack22 said:
On This Day In Baseball History:

Chipper Jones posts on X.com and Tennessee fans assume the world revolves around them. Tennessee Coach Tony Vitello feels obligated to call Chipper and apologize for his fans actions towards the HOF player. Chipper responds with a picture of his World Series champion ring, HOF plaque, MVP trophy, and Silver Slugger Awards in the background as he flips off Tennessee fans with both hands while also donning the biggest smile recorded in history.
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To which Tony V could reply.

Major Awards
  • 2024 National Coach of the Year(Triple Crown):
    • Named by Baseball America, D1Baseball, and the American Baseball Coaches Association (ABCA) after leading Tennessee to its first-ever national championship and a 60-win season.
  • 2022 National Coach of the Year:
    • Recognized by Perfect Game following Tennessee's 57-win season and dual SEC regular season and tournament titles.
  • 2021 National Coach of the Year:
    • Honored by the National Collegiate Baseball Writers Association (NCBWA) and Perfect Game after guiding the Vols to the College World Series for the first time since 2005.
  • ABCA Southeast Region Coach of the Year:
    • Earned in 2021, 2022, and 2024, reflecting his consistent excellence in the region.
Program Milestones Under Vitello
  • 2024 National Championship:
    • Led Tennessee to its first-ever College World Series title, defeating Texas A&M in a thrilling three-game series.
  • 60-Win Season in 2024:
    • Achieved a program-record 60 victories, becoming the first SEC team to reach this milestone.
  • SEC Dominance:
    • Secured both the SEC regular season and tournament championships in 2022 and 2024, a feat not accomplished by Tennessee since 1995.
  • College World Series Appearances:
    • Guided the Vols to Omaha in 2021, 2023, and 2024, marking three appearances in four years.
Player Development & Recruiting
  • MLB Draft Success:
    • Since 2021, 33 Tennessee players have been selected in the MLB Draft, the most in the NCAA during that span.
  • Top Recruiting Classes:
    • Consistently brought in nationally ranked recruiting classes, bolstering the program's talent pool.
Notable Achievements
  • Fastest to 300 Wins:
    • Reached 300 career victories in just 412 games, the quickest in Tennessee baseball history.
  • First No. 1 Seed to Win CWS Since 1999:
    • In 2024, Tennessee became the first top seed to clinch the College World Series title since Miami in 1999.
  • One of Four Teams in Hystory:
    • The Tennessee Volunteers baseball team has achieved five consecutive NCAA Regional championships from 2021 through 2025. This streak has propelled them to five straight Super Regional appearances, marking a significant era of success under head coach Tony Vitello.
 
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W.TN.Orange Blood said:
Just don't act like you're on crack like Andrew Fischer looked the other night.
He was so happy he pissed the other head coach off to call him a dirty name.
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IMO, baseball is a game of failures. The players should show some emotion within reason. Don't go to the extreme like the NFL and NBA. But celebrate success, baseball can be hard.
 
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Halph66 said:
To which Tony V could reply.

Major Awards
  • 2024 National Coach of the Year(Triple Crown):
    • Named by Baseball America, D1Baseball, and the American Baseball Coaches Association (ABCA) after leading Tennessee to its first-ever national championship and a 60-win season.
  • 2022 National Coach of the Year:
    • Recognized by Perfect Game following Tennessee's 57-win season and dual SEC regular season and tournament titles.
  • 2021 National Coach of the Year:
    • Honored by the National Collegiate Baseball Writers Association (NCBWA) and Perfect Game after guiding the Vols to the College World Series for the first time since 2005.
  • ABCA Southeast Region Coach of the Year:
    • Earned in 2021, 2022, and 2024, reflecting his consistent excellence in the region.
Program Milestones Under Vitello
  • 2024 National Championship:
    • Led Tennessee to its first-ever College World Series title, defeating Texas A&M in a thrilling three-game series.
  • 60-Win Season in 2024:
    • Achieved a program-record 60 victories, becoming the first SEC team to reach this milestone.
  • SEC Dominance:
    • Secured both the SEC regular season and tournament championships in 2022 and 2024, a feat not accomplished by Tennessee since 1995.
  • College World Series Appearances:
    • Guided the Vols to Omaha in 2021, 2023, and 2024, marking three appearances in four years.
Player Development & Recruiting
  • MLB Draft Success:
    • Since 2021, 33 Tennessee players have been selected in the MLB Draft, the most in the NCAA during that span.
  • Top Recruiting Classes:
    • Consistently brought in nationally ranked recruiting classes, bolstering the program's talent pool.
Notable Achievements
  • Fastest to 300 Wins:
    • Reached 300 career victories in just 412 games, the quickest in Tennessee baseball history.
  • First No. 1 Seed to Win CWS Since 1999:
    • In 2024, Tennessee became the first top seed to clinch the College World Series title since Miami in 1999.
  • One of Four Teams:
    • The Tennessee Volunteers baseball team has achieved five consecutive NCAA Regional championships from 2021 through 2025. This streak has propelled them to five straight Super Regional appearances, marking a significant era of success under head coach Tony Vitello.
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It wasn’t a shot at Tony. It was a shot at our stupid fanbase.
 
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W.TN.Orange Blood said:
Just don't act like you're on crack like Andrew Fischer looked the other night.
He was so happy he pissed the other head coach off to call him a dirty name.
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No problem SINCE it does not appear he even glanced at any opposing players or coaches. Just sharing joy with his own folks.

Just hate he has to deal with his own fans who missed their depression meds.
 
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