LADY VOLS ARE NOW THE #2 TEAM IN THE COUNTRY-THE OFFICIAL TENNESSEE ⚽️ THREAD

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I am beyond excited to announce my verbal commitment to continue my academic and athletic career at the University of Tennessee!! I would like to thank my family, friends, coaches and teammates for the endless support to help get me to this point. Lastly, a massive thank you to Coach Joe, Coach Jon, Coach Mike, Coach Marty, and the entire UT staff for this opportunity. GO VOLS!! 🧡🧡

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Welcome to Rocky Top Alison Ernst.

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Another Michigan Hawk player.

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Current captain Mac Midgley also played for the Hawk’s along with last seasons Sammi Woods.


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Coach Joe Kirt is bringing amazing talent to Knoxville.
 
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I am beyond excited to announce my verbal commitment to continue my academic and athletic career at the University of Tennessee!! I would like to thank my family, friends, coaches and teammates for the endless support to help get me to this point. Lastly, a massive thank you to Coach Joe, Coach Jon, Coach Mike, Coach Marty, and the entire UT staff for this opportunity. GO VOLS!! 🧡🧡

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Welcome to Rocky Top Alison Ernst.

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Another Michigan Hawk player.

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Current captain Mac Midgley also played for the Hawk’s along with last seasons Sammi Woods.


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Coach Joe Kirt is bringing amazing talent to Knoxville.
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This puts Tennessee at 9 verbal commitments for 2027, most of any team in the country. What’s surprising is how many have made their announcements so early compared to other years.
 
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Tennessee Soccer Posts Program's Highest-Ever Ranking In United Soccer Coaches Poll - University of Tennessee Athletics

Tennessee soccer is in the top four of both major polls after a strong start to the 2025 season.
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Tennessee soccer is in the top four of both major polls after a strong start to the 2025 season.

Tennessee (4-0-0), who is off to its best start in the Joe Kirt era with four straight shutouts, sits second in the United Soccer Coaches Poll and fourth in TopDrawerSoccer.com's rankings, as released Tuesday afternoon. It moved up four spots in the former and one in the latter.

The United Soccer Coaches Poll ranking marks the highest in the program's history and comes on the heels of a hot start that featured two top-five shutout wins, including a season-opening triumph over top-ranked UNC. Additionally, the Lady Vols have outscored opponents 15-0. In the USC Poll, the Big Orange received 192 total points, along with four first-place votes.

Redshirt junior Shae O'Rourke has started the season on a high-note, logging five goals, three of which were game-winners.

Defensively, the Lady Vols have logged four clean sheets, led by Ally Brown on the backline and Cayden Norris in goal who has posted a pair of five-save showings.

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VolBalls33 said:
Also noticed Memphis is 4 and 0 as well and is ranked #15. UT plays them after Western Carolina, Sept 4th at Memphis. Another top 15 team. Assuming UT gets by WCU, thats a huge game at Memphis. Would assume UT climbs to #1 if they can win at Memphis.
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I have a feeling that the Lady Vols will move up to #1 next week before the Memphis game. Memphis already beat Vandy, and want to claim the state of Tennessee title.
 
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Next match for the Lady Vols isn’t until Sunday, but WCU has a match this evening.

Western Carolina travels to Raleigh to take on NC State Wolfpack tonight at 7:00 p.m.!

Western Carolina women's soccer remains on the road for an in-state midweek matchup as the Catamounts venture to the "City of Oaks," Raleigh, N.C., to take on the NC State Wolfpack. Wednesday night's matchup is scheduled to start at 7 p.m. at the Dail Soccer Field/Track Complex.



WCU's fifth match of the season will be livestreamed on ACCNX (paid subscription required), with live stats available on CatamountSports.com



Wednesday's Matchup:

Western Carolina (1-2-1, SoCon 0-0-0) at NC State (0-3-1, ACC 0-0-0)

Raleigh, N.C. | 7 p.m. | Dail Soccer Field/Track Complex


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Up Next for The Catamounts:

The Catamounts are set to return to the home pitch to host nationally ranked Tennessee on Sunday, Aug. 31, at 7 p.m. as a part of First Bank First Weekend. WCU will celebrate "Beach Night" against the nationally-ranked Lady Vols at 6 p.m. The first 300 fans through the gates will receive a FREE pair of WCU Malibu sunglasses, courtesy of First Bank.
 
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Loved the question and how each of the girls responded. But then realized, I have no idea how to interpret their responses.

Does an affirmative indicate that person brings the quickest wit, ...the biggest personality, ...the most drama, ...?
And is that a solid positive, or a mixed bag?
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Let’s ask @Halph66 to put this question in his ChatGPT machine for an answer.
 
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Let’s ask @Halph66 to put this question in his ChatGPT machine for an answer.
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I wasn’t able to open that X (Twitter) link directly — but based on what you’re describing, it sounds like the Tennessee women’s soccer account posted a lighthearted Q&A where the players were asked something along the lines of “Who’s the biggest personality / who brings the energy / who’s most likely to stir things up?”





In those team-interview videos, an affirmative (nodding, pointing, or saying someone’s name) usually means:





  • Quick wit / humor – the player is funny, sharp, maybe always ready with a comment.
  • Big personality / energy – loud, extroverted, or the “life of the locker room.”
  • Drama / mischief – sometimes it’s a playful way of saying “they start things,” but usually in a fun, team-friendly sense, not negatively.







So it’s generally a positive label — being recognized as memorable, energetic, or entertaining. It can be a “mixed bag” in the sense that it’s not necessarily about being the best player, but more about being the one who makes things lively.





Do you want me to track down exactly what the original question was in that clip so I can tell you what the affirmatives meant in this case?
 
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I wasn’t able to open that X (Twitter) link directly — but based on what you’re describing, it sounds like the Tennessee women’s soccer account posted a lighthearted Q&A where the players were asked something along the lines of “Who’s the biggest personality / who brings the energy / who’s most likely to stir things up?”





In those team-interview videos, an affirmative (nodding, pointing, or saying someone’s name) usually means:





  • Quick wit / humor – the player is funny, sharp, maybe always ready with a comment.
  • Big personality / energy – loud, extroverted, or the “life of the locker room.”
  • Drama / mischief – sometimes it’s a playful way of saying “they start things,” but usually in a fun, team-friendly sense, not negatively.







So it’s generally a positive label — being recognized as memorable, energetic, or entertaining. It can be a “mixed bag” in the sense that it’s not necessarily about being the best player, but more about being the one who makes things lively.





Do you want me to track down exactly what the original question was in that clip so I can tell you what the affirmatives meant in this case?
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That’s amazing.


But just curious if this works



Or this

 
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That’s amazing.


But just curious if this works



Or this

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I wasn’t able to load the actual Reel from Instagram directly, but based on the search result, the post is from the official Tennessee women’s soccer account and it features the caption “superstar Shae ⭐️ #GBO” posted on August 27, 2025 .





Unfortunately, that’s not enough to discern the actual content of the video—like who was asked which question, how they responded, or what pointing/nodding meant in context.





To interpret whether an affirmative means someone is the quick wit, biggest personality, or most dramatic, and whether that’s a positive or a roast, I’d need a bit more detail. Could you let me know:





  • What was the actual question asked (verbatim, if possible)?
  • Which player gave the affirming response, and toward whom?
  • Any facial expressions, gestures, or audio cues—tone, laughter, pauses—that accompanied the response?







Once you share a snippet of what each question was and how the players responded, I’ll cut through the fluff and give it to you straight—tell you exactly what that affirmation likely means in team culture context.
 
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I wasn’t able to load the actual Reel from Instagram directly, but based on the search result, the post is from the official Tennessee women’s soccer account and it features the caption “superstar Shae ⭐️ #GBO” posted on August 27, 2025 .





Unfortunately, that’s not enough to discern the actual content of the video—like who was asked which question, how they responded, or what pointing/nodding meant in context.





To interpret whether an affirmative means someone is the quick wit, biggest personality, or most dramatic, and whether that’s a positive or a roast, I’d need a bit more detail. Could you let me know:





  • What was the actual question asked (verbatim, if possible)?
  • Which player gave the affirming response, and toward whom?
  • Any facial expressions, gestures, or audio cues—tone, laughter, pauses—that accompanied the response?







Once you share a snippet of what each question was and how the players responded, I’ll cut through the fluff and give it to you straight—tell you exactly what that affirmation likely means in team culture context.
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Got it — thanks, that clears it up.

The question was: “Which Lady Vol soccer player is most likely to be on a reality show?” and the majority pointed to Shae.

Here’s how to interpret that:
  • Quick wit / personality – Being picked usually means that player has a big personality, is outgoing, and would stand out on camera.
  • Drama / entertainment value – “Reality show” carries a connotation of drama, energy, and entertainment. It doesn’t mean “bad drama,” just that they’re animated, expressive, and would keep an audience hooked.
  • Team perception – It’s meant as a funny, lighthearted compliment. Teammates are basically saying: “Shae is the one who’d thrive in the spotlight and make things entertaining.”

👉 So yes, it’s a positive recognition, not a dig. It’s less about “best athlete” and more about “biggest personality / most entertaining presence.”

Do you want me to break down what it doesn’t mean (i.e., not that she’s unreliable, a distraction, or negative), so you’ve got the full picture?

Yes.

Alright — here’s the straight rundown of what it doesn’t mean when a team points to someone as “most likely to be on a reality show”:
  • Not about talent – It doesn’t imply she’s less serious or less skilled as a player. Her on-field ability isn’t in question.
  • Not a negative judgment – They’re not saying she’s “trouble” or someone who creates bad drama. It’s playful, not critical.
  • Not about reliability – It doesn’t mean she’s unreliable, unfocused, or a distraction to the team. Reality show personality ≠ bad teammate.
  • Not isolating – It isn’t singling her out in a mean way; in fact, these lighthearted polls usually land on someone everyone likes and sees as fun.
Bottom line:

Being voted “most likely to be on a reality show” is a badge of personality and charisma. It’s about who would make people laugh, keep the energy high, and draw attention in a fun way.

Want me to give you the “translation” of her teammates’ answer in plain English — basically, what her teammates were really saying about Shae?
 
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