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In this week's episode of Big Orange Sunday, Coach opens with heartfelt reflections on the recent Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame induction ceremony. Highlighting the inductions of Tennessee legends like Monica Abbott, Jason Witten, and the late Reggie Cobb, Matthews takes listeners on a nostalgic trip back to the dominant Vol football teams of the late '80s and early '90s. He shares behind-the-scenes stories of former players catching up and explores how the pride of wearing the Tennessee uniform remains a vital, yet sometimes overlooked, element in today’s landscape of the transfer portal and NIL deals. Shifting gears to the current gridiron, Coach delivers a comprehensive pre-fall camp evaluation of the Volunteers. With the season fast approaching, he breaks down the team's depth, praising the highly experienced kicking unit while identifying crucial areas for growth on defense. Drawing on his extensive defensive coordinator background, Coach emphasizes the absolute necessity of developing rotational depth—particularly in the secondary and edge rusher positions—urging the coaching staff to force younger players into the game to get meaningful snaps early on. He also briefly touches on the offense's mix of a veteran offensive line and a highly-touted, yet inexperienced, young quarterback, setting the stage for a much deeper offensive breakdown in next week's episode.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Coach reflects on an unforgettable evening at the Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame induction ceremony. The event honored a remarkable class of athletes, including five legendary University of Tennessee figures. Listeners get an inside look at the inspiring celebrations for gridiron greats like Anton Davis, Charles McCray, Jason Witten, and the late Reggie Cobb, alongside a special nod to historic college softball pitcher Monica Abbott. Beyond the accolades, the discussion highlights the enduring brotherhood, humility, and profound pride these alumni hold for their time playing in Knoxville, as well as the deep impact that team camaraderie continues to have on their lives. As August approaches and attention turns toward fall camp, the conversation shifts to a strategic evaluation of the current Tennessee football roster. While the kicking and special teams units stand out as the most experienced and reliable groups on the squad, a glaring need remains: building rotational depth. The episode emphasizes that for the team to survive the grueling physical toll of a full season, the coaching staff must deliberately integrate young prospects and transfer portal additions into live-game action. Developing untested wide receivers, edge rushers, and backup quarterbacks early on will be the defining factor in whether the team can truly compete down the stretch.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Coach reflects on an unforgettable evening at the Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame induction ceremony. The event honored a remarkable class of athletes, including five legendary University of Tennessee figures. Listeners get an inside look at the inspiring celebrations for gridiron greats like Anton Davis, Charles McCray, Jason Witten, and the late Reggie Cobb, alongside a special nod to historic college softball pitcher Monica Abbott. Beyond the accolades, the discussion highlights the enduring brotherhood, humility, and profound pride these alumni hold for their time playing in Knoxville, as well as the deep impact that team camaraderie continues to have on their lives. As August approaches and attention turns toward fall camp, the conversation shifts to a strategic evaluation of the current Tennessee football roster. While the kicking and special teams units stand out as the most experienced and reliable groups on the squad, a glaring need remains: building rotational depth. The episode emphasizes that for the team to survive the grueling physical toll of a full season, the coaching staff must deliberately integrate young prospects and transfer portal additions into live-game action. Developing untested wide receivers, edge rushers, and backup quarterbacks early on will be the defining factor in whether the team can truly compete down the stretch.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this week's episode of Big Orange Sunday, Coach opens with heartfelt reflections on the recent Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame induction ceremony. Highlighting the inductions of Tennessee legends like Monica Abbott, Jason Witten, and the late Reggie Cobb, Matthews takes listeners on a nostalgic trip back to the dominant Vol football teams of the late '80s and early '90s. He shares behind-the-scenes stories of former players catching up and explores how the pride of wearing the Tennessee uniform remains a vital, yet sometimes overlooked, element in today’s landscape of the transfer portal and NIL deals. Shifting gears to the current gridiron, Coach delivers a comprehensive pre-fall camp evaluation of the Volunteers. With the season fast approaching, he breaks down the team's depth, praising the highly experienced kicking unit while identifying crucial areas for growth on defense. Drawing on his extensive defensive coordinator background, Coach emphasizes the absolute necessity of developing rotational depth—particularly in the secondary and edge rusher positions—urging the coaching staff to force younger players into the game to get meaningful snaps early on. He also briefly touches on the offense's mix of a veteran offensive line and a highly-touted, yet inexperienced, young quarterback, setting the stage for a much deeper offensive breakdown in next week's episode.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today Coach talks to Jim Bonds and Tony Barnhart discuss the evolution of sports media, college football, and the impact of NIL and transfer portals. They share insights from their extensive careers, highlighting key moments and changes in the industry. Former Tennessee football coach Phillip Fulmer joins the show to preview the 2026 Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame induction ceremony. Fulmer reflects on the incredible careers and legacies of several of his former players being honored, including the late sweep-running standout Reggie Cobb, dominant top-ten draft picks Antone Davis and Charles McCray, and future NFL Hall of Famer Jason Witten—famously recounting the story of how Witten was convinced to switch from defensive end to tight end. The discussion also touches upon softball phenom Monica Abbott’s induction, the tight-knit bond and impending reunion of former Volunteer offensive linemen in town for the event, and the remarkable growth of the Hall of Fame celebration over the years, we explore college football's current landscape, including coaching, transfers, and team evaluations, with expert Chris Lowe. We discuss the impact of transfer portals, coaching changes, and the future of SEC teams. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this week’s edition of Big Orange Sunday, we kick off July by setting the stage for Tennessee’s upcoming fall camp and celebrating a historic week for the university. We highlight the latest Vol Hall of Fame inductees—including legends like Monica Abbott, Reggie Cobb, and Jason Witten—before diving into the massive business move that has everyone talking: Tennessee’s official 10-year apparel partnership with Adidas. With Nike in the rearview, we explore why this lucrative, multi-million-dollar contract positions the Vols as a top-tier priority in college athletics and what this groundbreaking third-party deal means for the players' ongoing name, image, and likeness opportunities. Coach also focuses to the gridiron, offering a comprehensive contrast between the continuity of the offensive coaching staff and the complete overhaul on the defensive side of the ball. With Jim Knowles taking the reins as defensive coordinator, we break down his meticulous evaluation process and his aggressive approach to the transfer portal, bringing in heavy-hitting senior depth to immediately bolster the squad. Finally, we shine a spotlight on the "sokers"—the dedicated developmental players who have been quietly grinding in the weight room and absorbing the system for years—and discuss why their time to step up and make a defining impact on this new-look defense is right now.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Coach and Jimmy Hyams kick things off by celebrating the 2026 Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame induction class, shining a well-deserved spotlight on gridiron legends like Reggie Cobb and Jason Witten. The conversation then shifts to the business of college athletics, breaking down Tennessee’s seismic transition from Nike to Adidas as the university's official apparel provider—a strategic move poised to make the Vols the crown jewel of the Adidas college portfolio. The duo also unpacks the financial triumphs of Athletic Director Danny White, whose staggering $600,000 in recent bonuses reflects a dramatically expanded athletic department budget that has more than doubled during his tenure. Pivoting to the gridiron, the segment delivers a comprehensive breakdown of the Vols' highly anticipated 2026 football schedule. Doug and Jimmy analyze the strategic advantage of a home-heavy early slate, emphasizing the critical early road test against Georgia Tech as a proving ground for Tennessee's evolving quarterback room. The analysis then tackles the rigorous SEC stretch, previewing a blockbuster showdown against Texas—featuring intriguing family loyalties with Arch Manning under center—and a dangerous matchup against an Auburn team revamped by dual-threat transfer quarterback Byrum Brown. From early non-conference tune-ups to high-stakes SEC clashes, this breakdown provides the essential intel needed to prep for the upcoming season.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to another action packed episode of Big Orange Sunday Coach dives deep into the state of Tennessee Volunteers athletics as the fall camp approaches. The show opens by celebrating the upcoming induction of five Vol legends—including Monica Abbott, Reggie Cobb, and Jason Whitten—into the Hall of Fame. The discussion then shifts to the business of collegiate sports, highlighting Tennessee’s lucrative new 10-year apparel partnership with Adidas. Mathews explains how this multi-million dollar contract prioritizes the university as a top-tier partner, offering significant financial and branding advantages over their previous legacy deal with Nike. The core of the episode provides a comprehensive breakdown of the football team's roster construction, contrasting the differing philosophies of the offensive and defensive coaching staffs. Mathews details the defense's aggressive offseason overhaul, which includes a revamped coaching staff and the strategic acquisition of 12 experienced transfer portal players to immediately shore up the secondary. Conversely, he highlights how the offense is relying on coaching continuity and targeted, rotational portal additions to maintain their rhythm. Finally, special guest Jimmy Hyams joins the program from Knoxville to analyze the team's highly favorable 2026 schedule, evaluating key home-field advantages against incoming SEC heavyweights.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.

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.

In this episode we talk about last year's amazing season on rocky top in football. We talk about the opposite of beating Florida and of course one of the greatest wins in Tennessee history And that's beating Alabama. I talked to John about last year's baseball team and how good they were and the heartbreak of losing in the super regionals to Notre Dame. We also talk about Quarterbacks in the draft and we're hidden Hooker could land. We finished up with how good Jamal Lewis was And our childhood hero Reggie Cobb. We finish up with Tennessee basketball and the head scratcher that it is and where they could be seated. On the Jason E Jones Podcast.

We are "On The Road" with Coach Doug Mathews talking Reggie Cobb, the lack of Vols in the NFL Draft, injury reports in college football and more...

Dr. Ben Carson visits Little Rock in his role as secretary of the U.S. Housing and Urban Development Department. Jon Rawl memorializes his friend Rick Davis, who rose from a South Carolina orphanage to Mississippi lawyer. Plus, former Tennessee Volunteers and Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Reggie Cobb dies at 50.

It’s NFL Draft Week and former NFL offensive lineman Ian Beckles talks all things draft related from a Tampa Bay Buccaneers perspective. Before Ian gets to NFL Draft talk, he speaks about watching the 30 for 30 on Junior Seau and his former teammate Reggie Cobb passing away this past weekend from a heart attack. […] The post In The Trenches With Ian Beckles: Drafting Talent vs. Need appeared first on Radio Influence.

Dr. Ben Carson visits Little Rock in his role as secretary of the U.S. Housing and Urban Development Department. Jon Rawl memorializes his friend Rick Davis, who rose from a South Carolina orphanage to Mississippi lawyer. Plus, former Tennessee Volunteers and Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Reggie Cobb dies at 50.

Brent Hubbs of Volquest talks about the career of former Vols star, Reggie Cobb, who died over the weekend of an apparent heart attack.

The Rays had a lot of missed opportunities in their weekend sweep at the hands of the Red Sox as a baserunning error cost them, early hooks on pitchers and too many walks by relievers, plus they lose Austin Meadows to a thumb injury. Plus the NFL head of scheduling admits they'd like a do-over in regards to the Bucs schedule but it's too late, for Buc RB Reggie Cobb dies at age 50, and Andrei Vasilevskiy and Victor Hedman are named as finalists for NHL awards. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Join Host Joe Lisi (former ABC Sports college football researcher) as he speaks with former Tennessee Volunteer and NFL running back Reggie Cobb. Cobb was an outstanding running back for the Volunteers from 1987-1990. He was redshirted in 1986 and had a fantastic freshman campaign in 1987 rushing for 1,197 yards averaging 5.1 yards per carry and 17 touchdowns. He finished his career in Knoxville with 2,360 rushing yards averaging 5.1 yards per carry with 26 touchdowns. He also had 33 receptions for 360 yards and 3 touchdowns. Cobb was drafted 30th overall in the 2nd round of the 1990 NFL Draft by the Tampa Bay Bucaneers and played seven years in the NFL with Tampa Bay, Green Bay, Jacksonville and the New York Jets. In his NFL career, Cobb rushed for 3,743 yards averaging 3.5 yards per carry with 25 touchdowns and had 123 receptions for 949 yards with 2 touchdowns.

Join Host Joe Lisi (former ABC Sports college football researcher) as he speaks with former Tennessee Volunteer and NFL running back Reggie Cobb. Cobb was an outstanding running back for the Volunteers from 1987-1990. He was redshirted in 1986 and had a fantastic freshman campaign in 1987 rushing for 1,197 yards averaging 5.1 yards per carry and 17 touchdowns. He finished his career in Knoxville with 2,360 rushing yards averaging 5.1 yards per carry with 26 touchdowns. He also had 33 receptions for 360 yards and 3 touchdowns. Cobb was drafted 30th overall in the 2nd round of the 1990 NFL Draft by the Tampa Bay Bucaneers and played seven years in the NFL with Tampa Bay, Green Bay, Jacksonville and the New York Jets. In his NFL career, Cobb rushed for 3,743 yards averaging 3.5 yards per carry with 25 touchdowns and had 123 receptions for 949 yards with 2 touchdowns.