Aug. 30, 2010

The Vol Radio Network's new show, "Big Orange Hotline," debuts for the 2010 season Monday at 8 p.m. Eastern time (7 p.m. Central) across the state of Tennessee live from the patio at Dead End Barbecue restaurant on Sutherland Avenue in Knoxville.

The Vol Network's Bob Kesling and former Vol and NFL quarterback Pat Ryan team up for their fourth season together. "Big Orange Hotline" is a one-hour, prime time Tennessee football preview and review show. The show features calls and questions from fans, interviews, special guests and a scouting report on the Vols' opponent.

The show, which previously aired the last three seasons on Thursday nights as "Big Orange Countdown," has been moved to Monday nights this season to better complement Wednesday night's "Vol Calls" program during football season. Fans can call in and ask questions by dialing 1-800-688-8657 or Tennessee Verizon customers can dial #TENN. Fans are encouraged to check their local listings for a Vol Network affiliate in the area carrying "Big Orange Hotline." The show can also be heard for free online at UTsports.com.

Dead End BBQ is a unique American neighborhood barbecue restaurant located conveniently to the UT campus and West Knoxville at 3611 Sutherland Ave., in Knoxville. More information and directions can be found at www.deadendbbq.com.

Contact: Glenn Thackston, Assistant GM & Director of Operations Vol Network, P: 865-212-3570.

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