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Mike Ekeler Drops Honcho Bomb

Vols Football Special Teams Coordinator Mike Ekeler Drops Mike Honcho Jordan Beck Bomb

Jack Foster

If you've stay tuned to Tennessee baseball as of late, you know that Tony Vitello referred to junior outfielder Jordan Beck as Mike Honcho in an ESPN2 mid-game interview in Friday night's matchup with Vanderbilt after Beck's bat that he used to hit a home run in the first inning was deemed illegal.

Since then, there have been multiple Mike Honcho jerseys made and buzz in the UT sports world regarding Vitello's comment. 

Now, Tennessee football has gotten in on the fun, as Vols special teams coordinator Mike Ekeler dropped a Mike Honcho reference in his media availability on Friday. 

When asked who is impressing in kickoff and punt return duties, Ekeler said Tennessee baseball's head coach Tony Vitello helped him out by sending over a certain individual. 

"We got several guys, and one guy who has stepped out Coach V over at baseball sent over, and it's that guy Mike Honcho. He's been amazing, but we got a bunch of other guys who are competing for the spot." 

Ekeler's entire Friday media availability is in the video at the top of the article. 

Video courtesy UT Athletics Communications

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Jack Foster
JACK FOSTER

Jack is a sophomore at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville majoring in Journalism/Electronic Media. Jack grew up in Paris, Tennessee, but now spends the majority of his time in Knoxville doubling as a student and sports journalist for Volunteer Country. Jack has been a sports junkie since he was a young kid and always watched NFL football with his dad on Sundays. Jack still follows the NFL religiously, as he is an avid fantasy football player. Jack started with Volunteer Country in May of 2021 and has since helped provide full coverage of football, baseball and men's and women's basketball. Jack also works as a recurring member of WUTK's Rock Solid Sports show on Wednesdays and Fridays, and he also serves as head sports producer of The Volunteer Channel's Vol News, a student-run show at the University. When Jack is not watching or covering sports, find him on the golf course or back home spending time with his parents, younger sister and friends. Follow Jack on Twitter and Instagram by clicking "Twitter" and "Instagram" to see all of his work with Volunteer Country as well as student media.

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