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August 28, 2024 23 mins
It's football time in Tennessee! In honor of the start of the season, Julia Hurley sits down with Santa Vol, a beloved icon in the University of Tennessee Athletics community. They discuss Santa Vol's origins, his experiences and relationships with UT players and fans, his extensive participation in game-day events, and his impactful volunteer work, including efforts at East Tennessee Children's Hospital. Santa Vol also shares his thoughts on the SEC's expansion and the recent development of NIL deals while previewing his plans for the season. Tune in to hear how Santa Vol embodies the Volunteer spirit and contributes to the vibrant Knoxville community.
 
 

Show Highlights:

(00:00) - Intro
(00:40) - How Santa Vol came to be
(02:24) - Perks of being Santa Vol
(03:25) - Santa Vol's history of attending games
(05:31) - Volunteer work
(08:47) - What goes into dressing up as Santa Vol
(10:41) - Ad - Just Homes Group
(11:39) - Adding teams to the SEC
(14:59) - Thoughts on NIL
(18:20) - Santa Vol's schedule for the 2024 season
(21:02) - How you can connect with Santa Vol


Links Referenced:
Santa Vol's Twitter: https://x.com/santa_vol
 
 
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