Freshman distance runner Dean Casey joins the podcast! A native of Ennis, Ireland, Casey found his home away from home on Rocky Top and never looked back. During his freshman season, he earned multiple SEC accolades including being named SEC Freshman of Year – the first and only time an XC Volunteer has won the award since it was introduced in 2000. Listen to learn more about his path to becoming a Volunteer, what this past season meant to him and some common misconceptions about the Irish!