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The Buck Reising Show Hr 2- Why Did Dusty Leave Michigan, Best Titans Offseason Move & Things to do w/ World Cup FanSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Blaine and Zach begin the hour talking about Michigan Basketball losing Dusty May to the NBA and the Dallas Mavericks and then transition to talking about the Titans agreeing to an extension over the weekend with DT Jeffery Simmons!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Buck Reising Show Hr 1- Stars Shine at World Cup, Teresa Walker Joins, & Oh No!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Teresa Walker Joins to Talk Pekka Rinne in Hall of Fame, Nate Ament, & Titans OffseasonSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hr 4 - What Will missed while he was gone + CWS reactionSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Volquest's Austin Price talks the latest in Vols recruiting and more in KnoxvilleSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hr 3 - Austin Price joins the show + Dusty May sets a new precedent for NBASee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hr 2 - Foster Five: Biggest takeaways from the Titans offseason programSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hr 1 - AM headlines: Dusty May to NBA, CWS title and World CupSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

3HL - 6-22-26 - Hour 3 - The top stadiums in CFB27 video game, Chris Low talks SEC Media Days + the 3HL Bingo Card.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

3HL - 6-22-26 - Hour 2 - Lucas Panzica breaks down the state of the 2026 World Cup and shares his soccer knowledge + reacting to Pekka Rinne's HoF invitation.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

3HL - 6-22-26 - Hour 1 - Zeff returns from abroad, the crew reacts to Jeffery Simmons big contract extension, and Michigan loses Dusty May to the NBA.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Blaine and Zach discuss a potential Titans extension for Peter Skoronski and talk about the outlook of JC Latham at this point in his career. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Buck Reising Show Hr 3- Jeffrey Simmons Speaks & What Are Proper Expectations?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Buck Reising Show Hr 2- Trouble for College Hoops, NFL Headlines & Why Did Dusty Leave?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Buck Reising Show Hr 1- Dusty May Leaves Michigan, B.J. Callaghan Talks World Cup, & Wyndham Clark Boo'dSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nashville SC B.J. Callaghan Joins The Show to Talk Team USA Soccer 's Impressive Start at World CupSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hr 4 - Headlines around the NFL, NBA, and World Cup + NFL's best and worst uniformsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former Titans TE Ben Troupe talks Titans and other NFL tight ends and moreSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hr 3 - Former Titans TE Ben Troupe joins the show + NFL/NFLRA plans to add practice squad RefsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hr 2 - Robert Saleh's message in 40-day break before training camp + How players can prepare for camp in JulySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hr 1 - Jeffery Simmons signs record contract extension + Father's Day recapSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to todays Fathers day edition of Big Orange Sunday, Coach shares heartfelt Father’s Day reflections, emphasizing the vital role coaches played as father figures during their upbringing. Transitioning to Tennessee Volunteers football, Matthews outlines the start of the six-week NCAA recruiting "dead period" and highlights the team's strong early commitments from high school prospects. He then provides a detailed analysis of head coach Josh Heupel’s transfer portal strategy, explaining that while the Vols lose developmental role players to the portal, they strategically upgrade the roster by bringing in battle-tested starters to complement their foundation of high school recruits. Key Moments: Father's Day Tributes: Coach discuss navigating childhood without their fathers' direct guidance and honor the local coaches who stepped up to fill that void. Recruiting Dead Period: Coach and Hyams notes the beginning of a mandatory six-week campus blackout for prospects, praising Tennessee's successful early recruitment of top in-state talent. Transfer Portal Analysis: A breakdown of how Tennessee leverages the transfer portal to replace exiting backups with experienced veterans, all while maintaining a core roster of over 60 traditional high school scholarship recruits. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Coach and Jimmy Hyams discuss what they consider the most impressive conference home football schedule in Tennessee's history, featuring major matchups against Texas, Alabama, Auburn, LSU, and Kentucky. They note that ticket prices reflect this unprecedented lineup, with secondary market admission for the Texas game starting over $400. The conversation also touches on Athletic Director Danny White's scheduling philosophy, confirming the upcoming Georgia Tech game will remain at Bobby Dodd Stadium rather than moving to a neutral site in Atlanta. Finally, they briefly highlight achievements in other programs, including former Tennessee golfers competing in the U.S. Open and key transfer acquisitions for the Vols baseball team.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Coach and Jimmy Hyams share personal reflections on Father's Day, emphasizing the vital role coaches often play as father figures for young athletes. The discussion then shifts to the Tennessee Volunteers' quiet but strategic off-season, highlighting the arrival of freshman recruits, the anticipated physical impact of the new strength and conditioning coach, and the football team's top-25 preseason rankings in publications like ESPN and Athlon. Finally, they cover positive updates across the broader athletic department, noting a massive budget increase for the men's basketball program and celebrating the men's track team's impressive third-place national finish.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this Father's Day edition of Big Orange Sunday, Coach shares personal memories before diving into the operational state of Tennessee Volunteers football. As the six-week recruiting dead period begins, the discussion shifts to Head Coach Josh Heupel's calculated roster management under the 105-scholarship limit. The segment highlights how Heupel navigates the modern transfer portal like a business, balancing a foundation of high school recruits with experienced portal additions to maintain competitiveness. Furthermore, recent overhauls to the defensive and strength coaching staffs are noted as crucial steps for the program's continued growth. Key Moments Father's Day Tributes: The host honors his father and the high school coaches who served as father figures to young athletes. The Dead Period: A six-week blackout on recruiting visits begins, allowing coaches to rest while players focus on summer school and conditioning. Portal Strategy & Roster Math: A breakdown of how Tennessee manages its 105-man roster, relying on roughly 45 recent high school recruits and filling the remaining gaps with experienced transfer portal acquisitions. Staff Overhauls: A brief discussion on the recent and necessary changes to the defensive and strength and conditioning coaching staffs to improve team physicality and performance. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The newly announced Hall of Fame class honors a wide array of legendary athletic figures, logically grouped by their ties to West, Middle, and East Tennessee. The West Tennessee inductees feature major league pitcher Matt Cain, Rhodes College coaching icon Mike Clary, Memphis Grizzlies basketball standout Marc Gasol, and longtime basketball coach Bubba Luckett. Middle Tennessee’s honorees include record-setting MTSU basketball coach Kermit Davis, basketball champion Ron Mercer, Cy Young Award-winning pitcher David Price, and the iconic Nashville Predators broadcasting duo of Pete Weber and Terry Crisp. Finally, rounding out the class from East Tennessee are champion women's basketball player Jennifer Azzi, Bristol Motor Speedway executive Jerry Caldwell, former University of Tennessee football standouts Reggie Cobb, Antone Davis, and Charles McCray, and legendary NFL tight end Jason Witten.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to another episode of Forklift Systems Football Saturday. The show kicks off with a nostalgic dive into Nashville sports history as the host sits down with Brad Willis, Executive Director of the Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame. Drawing on Willis’s deep roots with Titans Radio and 104.5 The Zone, the two chart Nashville’s dramatic evolution from a strictly college-focused sports town into a booming professional sports hub. Willis also pulls back the curtain on the Hall of Fame itself, detailing the meticulous and highly competitive nomination process utilized by its 18-member Board of Directors to select and honor the state's most legendary athletes, coaches, and sports figures. The gridiron conversation quickly shifts to the national stage as Coach is joined by premier college sports insider Dennis Dodd to unpack a chaotic landscape ahead of the 2026 season. The panel tackles massive off-field storylines, including the monumental legal battle surrounding Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby—who opted for the supplemental draft after a protracted eligibility dispute—and the potential legislative impact of the Cruz-Cantwell bill on NCAA self-governance. Turning to on-field action, Dodd breaks down the shifting conference power dynamics and top quarterback transfers across the ACC and Big 12, while locking in the early Heisman Trophy race with Arch Manning labeled as the undisputed favorite alongside premium contenders CJ Carr of Notre Dame and Josh Hoover of TCUSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Coach is joined by college sports insider Dennis Dodd, to unpack a chaotic college football landscape ahead of the 2026 season. The discussion heavily focuses on the monumental legal battle surrounding Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby, who opted for the supplemental draft after a protracted dispute over his playing eligibility, as well as the potential legislative impact of the Cruz-Cantwell bill on the NCAA's self-governance. Shifting to the gridiron, Dodd provides expert insight into the Heisman Trophy race—highlighting Arch Manning as the undisputed favorite alongside contenders like Notre Dame's CJ Carr and TCU's Josh Hoover—while breaking down the shifting power dynamics and top quarterback transfers across the Big 12 and ACC.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Coach sits down with Brad Willis, the Executive Director of the Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame. The conversation kicks off with a nostalgic look at Willis's background in Nashville sports radio—including his time with Titans Radio and 104.5 The Zone—and explores how the Nashville sports landscape has exploded from a collegiate-focused region into a booming professional sports hub. The core of the conversation transitions into the inner workings of the Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame. Willis details the meticulous and challenging nomination process used by the 18-member Board of Directors to select the state's most deserving athletes, coaches, and sports figures. Key Takeaways from the Segment: The 2026 Induction Banquet: Scheduled for July 11th at the Omni Nashville Hotel, this year's event will officially induct a 15-person class. Star-Studded Inductees: Willis highlights several notable figures from the upcoming class, including Marc Gasol, David Price, Jason Witten, Pete Weber, and Jennifer Azzi, emphasizing the geographic and athletic diversity of the honorees across West, Middle, and East Tennessee. Special Awards: The segment outlines the honors given to contemporary figures, such as Pro Athlete of the Year (Jeffery Simmons) and Amateur Athletes of the Year (Maya Johnson and Carlin Pickens). Future Expansion: Willis shares exciting news about the Hall of Fame's upcoming relocation to the new Nissan Stadium, promising a 10,000-square-foot interactive space to better celebrate the state's rich athletic history. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to another episode of High School Sports Saturday with Tate Mathews. In this exciting edition, the show broadcasts live from the BCAT Ladies Hoops Fest at Lebanon High School, featuring a special guest segment with Coach Mark Vaughn, the head women's basketball coach at Cumberland University. Coach Vaughn joins the program to dive into the thriving culture of Tennessee sports, sharing his personal coaching journey and celebrating the massive evolution of the women's game. The conversation highlights two major developments currently shaping local sports. First, they discuss the implementation of the high school shot clock in girls' basketball, with Coach Vaughn breaking down how the rule elevates late-game strategy, improves player basketball IQ, and seamlessly prepares athletes for the collegiate level. Second, they shine a spotlight on exceptional local talent and thriving programs within Wilson County and the Mid-State area, identifying elite players who are turning the heads of college scouts and showcasing why the region has become a premier destination for basketball.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this energetic sports segment broadcast live from the B-Cat Lady Hoops Fest at Lebanon High School, the host sits down with Mark Vaughn, the Head Women's Basketball Coach for Cumberland University. As Coach Vaughn prepares to enter his third year leading the Phoenix, he shares a mix of personal milestones and deep insights into his program's culture and future.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This lively broadcast from the B-Cat Hoopfest features a dynamic and candid conversation with Head Women's Basketball Coach Cory Barrett of Lebanon High School and Coach Wes Shappley of Bartlett High School. The coaches dive deep into the evolution of high school women's basketball, and the business of running a program.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tate talks with Corey Barrett, head coach of the Lebanon High School Devilettes basketball team. Broadcasting from a massive girls' basketball tournament hosted at the school, Coach Barrett and the host discuss the logistics of running an event with over 100 teams, the highly anticipated introduction of the shot clock to Tennessee high school basketball, and the elite talent on display on the court. Barrett also highlights the impressive strength of Wilson County's local basketball programs and the significant economic boost the tournament brings to the surrounding community.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tate is joined with BCAT Director Bruce Slatten, who discusses the remarkable evolution and scale of girls' high school basketball in Tennessee. Coach Slaton highlights the massive growth in the athleticism, strength, and overall quality of the women's game, crediting advanced weight training and excellent coaching throughout the state for closing regional competitive gaps. The tournament serves as a massive collegiate recruiting hub, drawing nearly 80 college scouts over the weekend and culminating in a staggering 510 total games played across the boys' and girls' events to give young athletes maximum exposure right before the NCAA dead period.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Zach and Stoney recap everything we heard and saw from 2026 Titans Mandatory Minicamp and touch on a couple of subjects and players that may still be loose ends as we head into Training Camp in July. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

3HL - 6-18-26 - Hour 3 - Who has a REAL chance to make the Titans WR room?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

3HL - 6-18-26 - Hour 2 - Changes that Cam Ward is working on in Practice + Greg Cosell joinsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Greg Cosell on 3HL - What he saw from Cam Ward & Titans Defense at MinicampSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

3HL - 6-18-26 - Hour 1 - Titans hit 40 Day off Period + Big Ten FB Coaches RankingsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Blaine and Zach discuss what Titans QB Coach Shea Tierney had to say about Cam Ward's accuracy and talk about the 40 day window that the team is entering before Training Camp in late July See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Blaine and Zach spend the hour continuing their focus on the Titans 2026 defense including a discussion on LB Cody Barton and if he can improve in his play this upcoming year, and also a discussion about the defensive line rotations and how many snaps Big Jeff could play per game. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Buck Reising Show Hr 3- Fishing, Marcus Harris, U.S Soccer Preview & PollsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Titans Cornerback Marcus Harris Joins to Talk Competing for Start Nickel Spot & Journey to NFLSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How Cam Ward is improving in his second NFL offseasonSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former Titans Head Coach & Nashville Kats President Joins The Show to Talk Arena Football ExperienceSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Buck Reising Show Hr 2- Jeffrey Simmons Speaks, Greg Cosell, & Friday FireSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Buck Reising Show Hr 3- Chimere Dike Exclusive, Saleh Speaks, & World Cup See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Buck Reising Show Hr 1- Knicks Parade Day, Gus Bradley Speaks, & SEC Stat of the DaySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hr 4 - Ron Slay in studio + Can Xavier Restrepo find his way onto the 2026 TitansSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hr 3 - What defines quarterback traits into this NFL today + Trying to answer Titans offensive line questionsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.