First of all, I would like to wish everyone a Happy 4th of July! I would also like to thank all those that fought and continuously fight to protect this great country! Without you all this country would not be what it is today.
We are back
After a year or so hiatus, Rock Out With Your Jock Out has finally returned. Since our last post there have been some major changes in our lives. Rez has gotten engaged and moved to Nashville. Huge congrats to him and his awesome finance, Kylee! They are due to wed in August. I cant wait to be a part of their big day. Me and Amanda are no longer a family of two. Our little girl, Garner, was born in March. She is the light of our lives and the feeling of being a parent is such a thrill. Enough about us, lets get on to the sports and tunes.
Butch Jones is bringing family back to Rocky Top #BrickByBrick
Butch Jones was hired as the University of Tennessee head football coach on December 7, 2012. He has done nothing but impress since the day the took the job. He is a relentless recruiter, a stand up guy, and a family man. Nothing was more evident than his first time meeting his new team. Tennessee had cameras following him around his first day. Every time I see this video I want to run through a brick wall for the guy.
Butch has made it his mission to bring the top talent back to Knoxville. He had a great start with the signing of the 2013 recruiting class that ended up ranked 21st in the country according to Rivals.com. The 2014 is the class that he is wanting to hang his hat on. It will be the first class that he and his staff have been able to recruit for a full year. The 2014 class has been deemed the "Legacy Class" by many. The class includes Dillon Bates who joins Kelly, Wharton, and Neiko Creamer as Tennessee legacies to pull the trigger. The only duo remaining from The Legacy Class is Evan and Elliot Berry, who are believed to he heavily favoring the Vols as well.
Butch not only gets the football side of things but he also understands what it means off the field to be leading such a tradition rich program. The Vols are more than just a football team to many around the south. They have a unique way of making an impact on others by being the state's football team. For example, like sending a signed football to a huge Big Orange Fan who is kicking cancer's ass. A buddy of mine, ChuckVols , who I met through Volquest is a die hard Vols fan. Chucks brother, a huge Vols fan himself, is battling bone cancer in his arm and has a few procedures to limit and ultimately try get rid of the cancer. Over the past week or so Chuck's brother had another procedure. Chuck reached out to one of the assistant coaches letting them know about his brother and his brother's passion for the Vols. The following days after the surgery Chuck was able to give his brother a signed football by Butch Jones himself. What an awesome move by Butch and the coaching staff. Chuck has said that his brother is doing awesome and he continues to fight the good fight. Here is a picture of Chuck's brother and his signed football! Butch gets it and his fandom as the Vols lead man continues to grow. Hats off to you Butch Jones and I cant wait to see you lift that crystal ball for the Big Orange one day!
Tunes of the Day
I just wanted to share with you some new music to close out this post. First up is Will Evans. He is the lead singer Barefoot Truth. He decided to make a solo album and it doesn't disappoint. His laid back vibe and the deepness of the lyrical content combined with his catchy melodies makes this singer songwriter a must listen. Check out his song "Life is a Photograph". This video was recorded last year, and his full album Wishin' Well was released earlier this year.
I also wanted to let you guys know about Aero. Aero is an unsigned modern rock band from Boston. They are a true diamond in a rough in my opinion. They have the old school 90's melodies with great music and vocals. The lead singer has a voice that reminds me of the perfect combination of early Trapt, Incubus, and Hoobastank. An unbelievable combination especially if you are a rock fan. Tongue Tied and Spiral Eyes are two of my favorite songs off the album Chaos. There is not a bad song on the cd. Chaos is one of those cds you can listen to the whole thing without having to skip a song. Chaos includes 12 songs and you can get it here for $8 Hell of a deal of you ask me.
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