Mike Keith sits down with Brent Hubbs to discuss move to be voice of Vols I Volquest I GBO

[@bkadkins]

Thanks for bringing this to us, Brent; it's fitting that you're the first to refer to him as the Voice of the Vols and conduct his first interview. Mike is the obvious and best choice. He's living the dream for many of us who also grew up idolizing John Ward and listening to him describe the action with the players he mentioned. I really appreciate how much respect, admiration, and love he has for the university and the unique significance of this role. "Get ready for the kickoff."

[@johnmelton610]

This is the best news I've heard this week!!! Mike should have been the man all along and now he's home where he belongs! A true professional who came up under Ward. Love this! Games will be so much better.

[@SamuelWeiss-n5n]

I bet Ron Slay is going out of his mind .

[@AndrewPeters-h6g]

Mike took a much better job good for him now he’s the voice of the most beloved sports team in the state of TN.

[@mihlur]

Amazing interview. Mike is truly one of us. Happy for him, and I look forward to his first game on the call. He will be receiving the John Ward treatment in my house---TV volume down, Vol Network up.

[@ChuckMaxey-d9k]

Thank You , Brent Hubbs good job can't wait to here Mike as you referred to " the voice of the VOLS ! I listened to Mike call the Titans when he scream sacked ! GO VOLS FIRE UP , ROCKY TOP !

[@gern321]

Mike Keith is a class act. He is coming home. He has handled his last year with the Titans better than anyone could. He told the truth. He promoted the Team while trying not to sugar coat the situation. He was the only choice. Welcome home, we look forward to you calling the shots.

[@Volfanj]

Thank you Danny White, wish you were here 25 years ago. we have wanted him for a long time 🧡🍊🧡🍊🧡🍊

[@tnvols25]

As a titans fan I’m so glad he’s out of that shit show in Nashville and in his rightful place I can’t express how excited and happy I am he’s the voice of the Vols.

[@johnmelton610]

Amen! Mike was the only thing the Titans had going for them. Happy for Mike. Happy to listen to an announcer with a pulse again.

[@markcrowell2727]

This is just an amazingly good hire; bring back someone who IS a Vols fan since he was a little boy.. Having worked with John Ward says enough...

[@americanjoe4955]

By hiring Mike Keith, Danny White showed that he gets Tennessee. Bravo! GBO!

[@ut_punkn1859]

Danny White will go down as the GOAT of AD.

[@markcrowell2727]

He got it a long time ago. Almost every sport is performing at a much higher level than it was before he got there.

[@Tennessee968]

Thank you Bob for all your hard work and the memories. Welcome home Mr. Keith! So happy to have you!

[@chadh524]

Welcome home Mike. Thank you Danny White for taking another hire over the fence! One of very few that is orange-qualified enough to announce to “give him six”. Ward is smiling today!!! GB🍊!!!!

[@drewhardison8389]

Mike is the best voice in broadcast. Home run hire

[@tdvols]

John Ward painted a picture with his words. It was something truly special!! Mike Keith will be special too when he decides to retire !!😊

[@haroldfarquad6886]

Could not have found a more perfect person for this role. I might just listen to radio broadcasts for fun.

[@stevesullivan6494]

As Kenny Chesney said about John Ward "your voice was our eyes and we could see, touchdown Tennessee " Keep the tradition.

[@JoeVol5249]

Welcome home! Great to have you as the voice of the Vols!

[@4HCEO]

I wanted Mike years ago when Kesling was chosen. I always felt Mike had more emotion in his voice and was a superior sportscaster to Kesling who always seemed dull and flat to me. Mike always had energy and spirit to his broadcasts and that has been proven in his tenure with the Titans for the past 26 years. Glad Mike's finally received the job he was made for!

[@e46bigbadjon]

100% agree

[@jacklyons6640]

John Ward is the Gold Standard for sports announcers. I’m 90 years old and I’ll never hear anyone who could reach his level but I think Mike Keith is the very best choice for now and he in his own right Great and I’m so glad he is on board.

[@obh4197]

So now we can watch the game on TV with the volume off and listen to the radio broadcast simultaneously like we used to do with John Ward!! This is the university’s greatest hire in well over a decade!! Awes🍊me!!

[@user-vq8fq1ty7c]

Welcome home, Mike Keith! Damn glad to have you aboard.

[@jamesward6734]

Welcome Home Mike !!!!

[@garywarren2856]

A very exciting hire!

[@davidlittle6621]

I remember seeing Mike when he was doing Sports Talk and he was such a professional. Glad he's back in town.

[@larrymayberry7016]

God bless you Mike can't wait to hear you and your team I will be listening every game

[@haroldfarquad6886]

I can't wait to hear the voice of "TOUCHDOWN TITANS! THERE ARE NO FLAGS ON THE FIELD!" come to Rocky Top.

[@stever.7658]

Im good with this choice. He's a Volunteer...one of us. Just like Lindsey Nelson John Ward and Bob Kesling were Volunteers. Its great. Now please KEEP Pat Ryan. Love Pat's analysis and his candor lol.

[@markh6545]

Welcome home Mike!...I can't wait to hear your play by play!

[@MrOmega52]

They're wasn't any other choice but Mike. Can't wait til next season to hear Mike call the games. Welcome to Vlo Nation Mike Keith.

[@leebroyles7654]

Was the obvious choice for the job, he loves everything about UT ! Can’t wait to hear him say “Sacked “ for the first time this fall!

[@clu63]

THIS IS AWESOME!!!!!! I can’t wait to hear his voice ringing out for the Vols!

[@trevorblisard]

This dude is electric! … for titans games ! Hes gonna be great

[@fredstriker2042]

Perfect hire!

[@heathhinkle5630]

Great interview Brent! I've hoped for Mike Keith and here we are!

[@rbculpepper]

Welcome back Mike!

[@RichardGrindstaff]

I absolutely love this guy have been waiting for years for him to be the new voice🎉🎉🎉😊

[@stingray8585]

Great hire Mike Keith. I'm sure Danny White and Donte paid him well. Now its time to pay well for some elite players.

[@Don11-r6h]

Awesome!!!! Welcome home mike Keith!!

[@jamesmeador7520]

This is so AWESOME!!! I love hearing his calls on Sundays with the Titans, now we can hear him all weekend!!

[@jamesmeador7520]

My fault no longer with the Titans.

[@markgentry5779]

Outstanding hire!! Thanks Danny White!

[@chuckcoppinger557]

OUTSTANDING!! 🍊🍊🍊 VFL!

[@richardwest-q8w]

In my opinion, Jon Ward's best call concerned the "throwin Samoan". John declared "He is amphibious". I was very young, but I got it. I still use that line today when someone shows the ability to do some action with either hand. I remember when watching an event on TV it was rare to listen to the TV commentator. If the choice came down to watching an event on TV with the TV Commentary, or just listening to John Ward on the radio. The majority of my family would always choose the Radio.

[@TNTerry]

Welcome back home Mike! Great news

[@micahbush3877]

Great to have Mike back!

[@EdwardLuttrell-p8m]

Welcome home

[@mattomara]

Mike Keith - The Oracle of Tennessee

[@joeretired4552]

If you had told yourself to calm down, you may not have reached your goal. Congratulations and let’s “GO VOLS!”

[@emenem6131]

Let’s go BABY! Let’s GO!

[@tonycavender6329]

Great move! I hoped that this would happen!

[@UncleBarrett]

Love this so much!!

[@geckomaster25x]

I knew nothing about Mike before today. The store about going to games with his dad 100% sold me. Perfect hire and can't wait for next season 🍊

[@ut_punkn1859]

Mike has been a Vols since he was 7 years old. The man bleads orange. We are lucky to have him.

[@SamuelWeiss-n5n]

Everyone should be happy .

[@yankee7809]

The perfect choice!!! The right man, the only man for the job!

[@jessegosa5168]

Great addition to the Vols

[@PhotoTrekr]

Great! First I've heard about Mike being named Voice of the Vols. They couldn't have chosen a better guy.

[@corybraswell510]

Welcome Home its been a long time coming!!! Congratulations

[@matthewhartup941]

Fantastic hire. Huge upgrade from 'insert player's wrong or mispronounced name' into the cheggerboards!

[@nolarobert]

Mike Keith was an excellent choice to be the new Voice of the Vols. I grew up listening to John Ward and that spoiled me. I think Keith will do a good job. I wonder if the Vol Network could lure VFL Charles Davis to join Keith in the booth. That would be a killer combo.

[@coreydavis8321]

Unbelievable!!!!!!! Mike was the best thing left @Titans :(((

[@Hpneal]

Great choice! I’m remember hating when he left the vol network, can’t wait to hear him!

[@Pawpatrol119]

That’s awesome 👏 👏👏 I’m a big Titans fan but a bigger Vols fan!!!

[@jay692]

YES!!!!!! Best news of 2025 so far!

[@JShirk-po8ln]

Great job Danny White!!

[@steveo7064]

I love this hire. Mike will bring energy

[@BG-1970]

Great selection! Obvious choice and further proof DW gets it!

[@RogerGilbert-om9dy]

No offense to Bob kastling because we all have our style but finally we will get some excitement in our play-by-play football action. Congratulations and I know you will do a fantastic job as you did with the Titans

[@christopherr.561]

Welcome home. 🍊🧡

[@alanwoodard]

Awesome!!!

[@wesmarshall5426]

Greatest day of my life except my children being born.

[@KingSethMorton]

The prince returns a king

[@nctv5802]

Congratulations to a class act and a great broadcaster!! Welcome Mike Keith!!

[@bigblade9518]

Perfect fit.

[@Ryan-mx2kr]

Now this is as big as getting David Sanders. Other than bringing back John Ward from Heaven, this is the number 1 option.

[@garywarren2856]

I would to here "Give Him Six!" And "It's Football time in Tennessee! "

[@YodaBit]

Oh my sweet lord. LFGGGGGG. GBO 🍊🍊

[@kevinbaldwin640]

It's the next best thing to the legend John Ward being here.

[@JamesLeach-j4c]

He's moving to the Vols since the Titans are sinking.

[@sammcpherson4402]

Great!! Whose going to be his side by side person

[@jeffreylawson3645]

Love this for him BUT even more Love this for the Whole University of Tennessee Athletic Department..Keith has been around this whole university literally his whole life especially his background and education with UTK in one way or another.. 😅😊😅😊😅😊😅

[@penney304]

Mike Keith was the best thing the Titans had. I'm so glad he's now, The Voice of the VOLS !

[@nicholasnagy865]

Yo Mike!!! Love this!

[@jeremysmith3522]

I am so very happy he was the one they hired. I really hope he chooses to keep Bert Bertelkamp on for basketball. I love ole Bert ! MONEY !

[@tennesseesmoky9012]

Mike Keith is an excellent choice for the University of Tennessee. He is a Tennessee guy who has been attending football and basketball games at Tennessee since he was around seven years old. He attended the University of Tennessee after high school . From 1987 to 1998 Mike worked for the VOL Radio Network with John Ward. For almost ten years, Mike Keith had a daily sports talk radio show on WIVK radio in Knoxville. He has also covered Tennessee sports for WBIR-TV in Knoxville. In 1997, he began his career with the Tennessee Titans and has been doing the Titans play-by-play on radio since 1999. Having won the Tennessee Sportscaster of the Year award 12 times. He also member of the Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame, the Tennessee Radio Hall of Fame, and the 1997 winner of the Edward R. Murrow Award for Excellence in Sports Reporting. Now walking in the footsteps of legends Lindsey Nelson, John Ward and Bob Kesling. Volunteer For Life (VFL) Mike Keith brings a new voice of excellence to the University of Tennessee Athletics. The University and Director of Athletics Danny White have made an excellent choice with the hiring of Mike Keith. - Tennessee Smoky

[@Smithsj82]

I knew he would come home.

[@davidpolk6171]

I'm very happy Mike has come home. Let's GBO!!!

[@davidsteagall9147]

Can’t wait to hear him call a natty

[@trewright1482]

Love this! Go Big Orange!!

[@JamesTowater-cd8nb]

Yessiree!!

[@tonymosier4184]

Outstanding!!! O.happy day!!!!

[@joelhoward8211]

Whose going to be the new analyst??

[@cranfordle]

That’s a step down. Good for him and the titans will miss him but it’s a step down.

[@jrlsports9490]

Where can I get that shirt on Mike?

[@ChildoftheKing25]

💥💥💥

[@fast04Z]

Fantastic pick! I love listening to titans game with him even though they sucked lately

[@JeffHuckaby]

Boom.

[@anonymoustrucker1782]

Wow Amy really cleaned house!

[@lonzowright6485]

Happy for mike but i cant believe he d take a step down in position to be the voice of the vols

[@kevinberkner3726]

Lets Go! Love Mike

[@davidlewisTN]

Never thought it would happen. So excited 😎

[@spencerwarren9219]

Couldn't have picked a better guy. This was a no Brainer just didn't thing Mike would stop being the voice of the titans. Welcome back home Mike to big orange country. John ward would be so proud buddy

[@glloyd711]

Congratulations Mike!!