Tennessee outfielder pushes back against narrative that followed Vols throughout the College World Series
Tennessee Vols outfielder Hunter Ensley didn't hesitate to push back against a narrative that followed UT throughout the post-season on Monday night after defeating the Texas A&M Aggies in the deciding game of the College World Series. The Vols were the No. 1 overall seed in this year's NCAA Tournament. And throughout the tournament, it […]
Tennessee Vols outfielder Hunter Ensley didn't hesitate to push back against a narrative that followed UT throughout the post-season on Monday night after defeating the Texas A&M Aggies in the deciding game of the College World Series.
The Vols were the No. 1 overall seed in this year's NCAA Tournament. And throughout the tournament, it was noted repeatedly that the last No. 1 overall seed to win the College World Series was Miami in 1999. That led to a "can the Vols reverse the curse?" narrative that lingered until the final out.
After the win, Ensley had plenty to say about the supposed No. 1 overall seed curse.
"You know, we listened too much to people talking about 1999 and the one seed's never won it, but hey, why not us," said Ensley to Rocky Top Insider's Jack Foster. "It's now 2024 since the one seed's won it and people can stop throwing that narrative around that the one seed never wins anything."
It's clear that this Tennessee team plays with a chip on its shoulder. And they aren't afraid to use any perceived slights as motivation. It's that kind of attitude that can carry a team to a championship and the Vols are evidence.
By the way, Ensley also revealed after the game that he wasn't even 50 percent healthy for the final games of the postseason after crashing into the wall (while making the catch) in Tennessee's win against North Carolina.
What a player. What a team. What a season.
