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This week on High School Sports Saturday, host Tate Mathews dives deep into the shifting landscape of Tennessee athletics with three heavy-hitting segments. First, the Blackman Blaze just got a major upgrade as Coach Will Hester officially takes the reins at Blackman High School. Coach Hester shares his blueprint for building a elite staff, evaluating local talent, and restoring that signature championship energy to Rutherford County. Next, we hit the hardwood with the Page Lady Patriots. Coach Randy Coffman joins the show to recap a massive road victory over Coffee County. He breaks down how his deep, unselfish roster is overcoming mid-season injuries by leaning on incredible bench strength and a "pure" style of team basketball. Get an inside look at why this squad is one of the toughest programs in the state as they gear up for a postseason run. Finally, we tackle the "elephant in the room" with Tom Kreager. Following the latest TSSAA Board of Control meeting, the guys break down the explosive spike in student-athlete transfers and the impact of new NIL rules. From the recruiting code in Memphis to coaches being forced to "recruit their own hallways" just to keep a roster together, we ask the tough question: Is the system spinning out of control?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tate Mathews is joined by Mike Voss, head coach of the Riverdale Warriors, who shares how his team is building momentum after crucial wins over Clarksville Northeast and Oakland. Voss highlights the standout play of Ryan Wilkerson and Braylen Burns, but also sheds light on the logistical "grind" of the new TSSAA district format, which has forced coaches to take on the massive task of independent scheduling for nearly 20 additional games. The conversation also introduces Chad Broadrick, the new head coach at Centennial High School, who discusses his vision for building a culture of "connection and toughness". While Broadrick is focused on installing a versatile defensive front and maintaining offensive continuity, the broader coaching landscape is facing significant upheaval. The Tennessean’s Tom Kreager joins the show to discuss a notable "changing of the guard" in the region, marked by the high-profile departures of Matt Kriesky from Blackman and Ben Caudill from Stewarts Creek, as well as the high-stakes return of Trent Dilfer to Lipscomb Academy. Kreager suggests these shifts point to a new era of "professionalized" high school sports. With the introduction of NIL opportunities and TSSAA rules allowing one-time transfers, the role of a head coach has evolved into a 24/7 roster management position similar to the college level. As experienced mentors step away due to the grueling nature of this new culture and the constant pressure of the transfer portal, concerns are rising about a potential long-term coaching shortage in the state. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to another edition of HSSS with Tate Mathews! Today Coach Pat Simpson covers the Johnny Drennan Memorial Invitational, while Coach Troy Crane reflects on the Brentwood Bruins' recent performances. To wrap things up, Tom Kreager joins the show to ring in the new year with a look at the "Super 25" football team, the top athletes to watch in 2026, and a preview of the FCS Championship game at Vanderbilt.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to another edition of HSSS with Tate Mathews! Today Coach covers various aspects of high school sports in Tennessee, focusing on the Oakland Patriots' successful football season, insights from Coach Kevin Creasy, the transition to basketball, and the upcoming Music City Hoop Fest. It also touches on local college football players and the impact of the transfer portal on high school athletics, concluding with reflections on family and New Year's resolutions. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to another edition of HSSS with Tate Mathews! Today Coach covers various aspects of high school sports in Tennessee, focusing on the Oakland Patriots' successful football season, insights from Coach Kevin Creasy, the transition to basketball, and the upcoming Music City Hoop Fest. It also touches on local college football players and the impact of the transfer portal on high school athletics, concluding with reflections on family and New Year's resolutions. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to another edition of HSSS with Tate Mathews! This episode features deep dives into women’s basketball and wrestling, alongside reflections on the local community and coaching legacies. In This Episode: Forest Lady Rockets Basketball: Coach John Wild Forrest joins the show to discuss the Lady Rockets' recent 66-30 victory over Franklin Christian Academy. He shares insights on building team depth, the importance of coaching relationships, and the impact of former players returning to the coaching ranks. Nolensville Knights Wrestling: Coach Johnny Melzoni checks in from Orlando to discuss the Knights' ambitious schedule. With the program growing to record numbers, Melzoni details splitting the team to compete in major tournaments in Florida and Georgia simultaneously. He highlights the leadership of seniors Nolan Barton, Cruz Pryor, and Brody Melzoni, and the rise of promising freshmen like Dalton Poteet. The End of an Era at Barbara’s: The hosts reflect on the upcoming closure of the iconic Franklin meat-and-three, Barbara’s, on December 31st. They reminisce about the restaurant’s 30-year legacy as a community staple for coaches and athletes alike. The Tennessean’s Year-End Rankings: Tom Kreager provides a preview of The Tennessean’s "All-Midstate" football teams and the final "Super 25" rankings. Discussion includes the remarkable turnaround at Centennial under Taylor Burks and the historic #6 finish for Nashville Christian. Athletes of the Week: Recognition for Nolensville’s Nyla Johnson (31 points vs. Summit) and Brody Melzoni (undefeated season through the McCallie Invitational). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In Hour 1, Rashad and Joe preview Oregon's first round college football playoff matchup, react to Alabama's win over Oklahoma, and more.

Welcome to another edition of HSSS with Tate Mathews! This episode features deep dives into women’s basketball and wrestling, alongside reflections on the local community and coaching legacies. In This Episode: Forest Lady Rockets Basketball: Coach John Wild Forrest joins the show to discuss the Lady Rockets' recent 66-30 victory over Franklin Christian Academy. He shares insights on building team depth, the importance of coaching relationships, and the impact of former players returning to the coaching ranks. Nolensville Knights Wrestling: Coach Johnny Melzoni checks in from Orlando to discuss the Knights' ambitious schedule. With the program growing to record numbers, Melzoni details splitting the team to compete in major tournaments in Florida and Georgia simultaneously. He highlights the leadership of seniors Nolan Barton, Cruz Pryor, and Brody Melzoni, and the rise of promising freshmen like Dalton Poteet. The End of an Era at Barbara’s: The hosts reflect on the upcoming closure of the iconic Franklin meat-and-three, Barbara’s, on December 31st. They reminisce about the restaurant’s 30-year legacy as a community staple for coaches and athletes alike. The Tennessean’s Year-End Rankings: Tom Kreager provides a preview of The Tennessean’s "All-Midstate" football teams and the final "Super 25" rankings. Discussion includes the remarkable turnaround at Centennial under Taylor Burks and the historic #6 finish for Nashville Christian. Athletes of the Week: Recognition for Nolensville’s Nyla Johnson (31 points vs. Summit) and Brody Melzoni (undefeated season through the McCallie Invitational). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to another edition of HSSS with Tate Mathews! for a packed edition of High School Sports Saturday. We break down the TSSAA BlueCross Bowl, preview the TACA All-Star Classic, and hit the hardwood for holiday hoops. This Week's Lineup: Tom Kreger: Recapping Oakland’s dominant 6A title win and debating the "one-time transfer" rule. Coach Bruce Hatfield (TACA): Previewing the talent and recruiting at the East-West All-Star Classic. Coach Darrin Joines (FCA): Discussing Franklin Christian Academy's statement win over The Webb School. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

No Joe Fischer. . . Rashad and Casey chop it up about the NFL, CFB Playoffs, and Oregon hosting JMU

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Welcome to another edition of HSSS with Tate Mathews! for a packed edition of High School Sports Saturday. We break down the TSSAA BlueCross Bowl, preview the TACA All-Star Classic, and hit the hardwood for holiday hoops. This Week's Lineup: Tom Kreger: Recapping Oakland’s dominant 6A title win and debating the "one-time transfer" rule. Coach Bruce Hatfield (TACA): Previewing the talent and recruiting at the East-West All-Star Classic. Coach Darrin Joines (FCA): Discussing Franklin Christian Academy's statement win over The Webb School. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to another edition of HSSS with Tate Mathews! Tate recaps all this weeks games along with Charles Rathbone of Page Patriots HS Football, Will Hester of Ravenwood football HS Football and Tom Kreager of the Tennessean!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to another edition of HSSS with Tate Mathews! Tate recaps all this weeks games along with Charles Rathbone of Page Patriots HS Football, Will Hester of Ravenwood football HS Football and Tom Kreager of the Tennessean!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to another edition of HSSS with Tate Mathews! The Semifinal matchups have concluded in Tennessee and Tate recaps it all along with Coach Paul Wade of Brentwood Academy HS Football, Charles Pulliam of the HS Power Hour, and Tom Kreager of the Tennessean!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today is the best day of college football that exists Tim Murray Weighs In On the State of the College Football Playoff Race Have Eagles Fans become Spoiled? Update on Michigan and Ohio State

Was the Eagles Going for 2 a Stupid decision? Lane Kiffin Confronts Ole Miss Reporter Browns PXP voice Andrew Siciliano Details Sanders Buzz Commanders in the SB Era Throwbacks

Welcome to another edition of HSSS with Tate Mathews! The Semifinal matchups have concluded in Tennessee and Tate recaps it all along with Coach Paul Wade of Brentwood Academy HS Football, Charles Pulliam of the HS Power Hour, and Tom Kreager of the Tennessean!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to another edition of HSSS with Tate Mathews! This week, Tate is joined by Tony Brunetti of Pearl Cohn Firebirds, Charles Rathbone of Page Patriots Hs Football and The Tennessean's sports writer Tom Kreager. They dive deep into all the action, key matchups, and biggest storylines from this week's high school football playoffs.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to another edition of HSSS with Tate Mathews! This week, Tate is joined by Blackman High School Head Football Coach Matt Kreisky, Centennial High School Head Football Coach Taylor Burks, and The Tennessean's sports writer Tom Kreager. They dive deep into all the action, key matchups, and biggest storylines from this week's high school football playoffs.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In Hour 1, Rashad and Joe react to Oregon's beatdown of Minnesota, debate whether or not the Ducks would still make the College Football Playoff with two losses, and more.

Welcome to another edition of HSSS with Tate Mathews! Tate is joined this week by Chad Watson of Kirkwood Cobras ,Scott Stidham (Nolensville Knights) and Tom Kreager of the Tennessean to talk all things from The first week of playoffs See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

EG3 kicks off a busy 2nd Saturday in November with K-State sports & it will end with K-State men's basketball against Bellermine at Bramlage!

Welcome to another edition of HSSS with Tate Mathews! Tate is joined this week by Coach Justin Burum of Battle Creek High School, Josh Adkins of Franklin HS Football and Tom Kreager of the Tennessean to talk all things from Week 11 of the HS football season and more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to another edition of HSSS with Tate Mathews! Tate is joined this week by Coach Anthony Crabtree of Beech Buccaneers HS Football, Chris Hughes of Fairview HS Football and Tom Kreager of the Tennessean to talk all things from Week 10 of the HS football season and more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hour 2 of Sports Saturday with hosts Ed & Ben Clements.  Scotty Sayers & Mark Books sit in at Dirty's with Ed Clements at the Cotton Bowl press box for after game UT-OU coverage, and college football updates.  

Welcome to another edition of HSSS with Tate Mathews! Tate is joined this week by Coach Chris Simpson of Maplewood HS Football and Tom Kreager of the Tennessean to talk all things from Week 8 of the HS football season and more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sports & football talk live from Dirty Martin's Place in Austin, Texas.  Hour 2 of Sports Saturday with Ed Clements, Ben Clements, Scotty Sayers & Mark Brooks.  Jeff Ward calls in with comments on the UT-Florida game.  

Golf and football talk live from Dirty Martin's Place in Austin, Texas.  Hour one of Sports Saturday on KLBJ with Ed Clements, Scotty Sayers, Mark Brooks & Ben Clements.  Ryder Cup wrap and Texas-Florida updates. 

Welcome to another edition of HSSS with Tate Mathews! Tate is joined this week by Coach Adam Caine of Upperman HS Football, Coach Charles Rathbone of Page HS Football, and the Tennessean's Tom Kreager to talk Week 7 final scores, standout players, and more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The guys make their picks for the weekend and Jordan Schulz joins the show on route to Seattle

Who's the new guy? And is this an all-time low for Oregon State?

Welcome to another edition of HSSS with Tate Mathews! Tate is joined by Coach Justin Geisinger of FRA HS Football, Coach Paul Wade of BA HS Football, and the Tennessean's Tom Kreager to talk all things Week 6 and more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hour 2 of Sports Saturday w/hosts Ed Clements & Ben Clements.   Talking UT football & NFL news, live from Dirty Martin's Place in Austin, Texas.  

Welcome to another edition of HSSS with Tate Mathews! Tate alongside guests Chase Brooks, Scott Stidham, and Tom Kreager recap Week 5 of HS Football in the Midstate as well as preview the upcoming Week 6 games!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to another edition of HSSS with Tate Mathews! Tate recaps the Week 4 games across the midstate and is joined by guests Jud Dryden, Ricky Rodriguez, and Tom Kreager!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Golf and UT football talk live from Dirty Martin's Place w/hosts Ed Clements & Scotty Sayers.  UT 3-time All American and former PGA champion Mark Brooks joins at the golfer's round table, along with Ben Clements from The End Zone Club as The Fifteenth Club begins Season 10.

Football talk live from Dirty Martin's Place on the UT campus in Austin, Texas hosted by Ben & Ed Clements.  Mark Brooks, Scotty Sayers, Mike Trevino and Bobby Jenkins join in as The End Zone Club launches season 8.

Join Tate for another edition of HSSS! Tate talks to Coach Eddie Cunningham of Lincoln County HS Football, Coach Justin Lamb of Summit HS Football and the Tennessean's Tom Kreager about all things HS Football in the Midstate during Week 3!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On a new episode of FOX Sports Saturday, Kevin Figgers & Adam Auslund open the show reacting to the Cowboys trading Micah Parsons to the Green Bay Packers & the guys debate what this move ultimately means about which direction Jerry Jones & Dallas are headed. They then pivot and discuss the huge Texas v. Ohio State matchup & how this may be the most hyped up college football opening weekend! Yahoo Sports Senior Writer Dan Wolken joins the show to talk everything about this upcoming College Football season. The guys discuss the biggest debuts in sports over the years + a new edition of Stranger Than Fiction & Brie’s Three! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Join Tate for another edition of High School Sports Saturday! Tate, alongside guest Tom Kreager of the Tennessean, recaps some of the top matchups from Week 2 in the Midstate and also looks ahead at some of the primetime matchups coming up in Week 3!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On a new episode of FOX Sports Saturday, Kevin Figgers & Adam Auslund open the show talking about the Colts making a decision on their starting QB, how Caleb Williams preseason play will translate over into the regular season, then transition into discussing Jerry Jones most recent comments about Micah Parson’s agent David Mulugheta & the ongoing drama revolving around his contract. Reception Perception Co-Creator & RotoWire contributor James Koh joins the show to talk about the recent trends in fantasy football, which players to definitely take, avoid, & of course, sleepers! The guys preview Week 0 in College Football & talk about which players never got their fair shot in professional sports + a new edition of Brie’s Three! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Join Tate for another edition of HSSS! This week Tate talks to Coach Kevin Creasy of Oakland HS Football, Coach Scott Blade of Independence HS Football, and the Tennessean's Tom Kreager as they recap week 1 games across the Midstate as high school football is finally back in Tennessee!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On a new episode of FOX Sports Saturday, Kevin Figgers & Adam Auslund open the show talking about NFL rookie QB play through the league & dissect Mike Sando’s Quarterback Rankings! The guys dive into Michael Porter Jr.’s comments about the reality of sports gambling & react to the Michigan sign stealing punishments. Noah Eagle then stops by to talk about BIG Ten Saturday Night on NBC, which teams he's excited to watch, the NBA on NBC, & MORE! To wrap things up, Kevin & Adam go into Denzel Washington's comments about sports media personalities opinions, rivalry hate in sports + a new edition of Brie's Three! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Join Tate for another edition of High School Sports Saturday! School is back and Week 1 is here as all the HS Football teams in the Midstate get geared up for their first action of the 2025 season! Tate is joined today by Coach Josh Crouch of Green Hill HS, Charles Pulliam of the Williamson Herald, and Tom Kreager of the Tennessean to preview all of that and more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On a new edition of FOX Sports Saturday, Kevin Figgers & Adam Auslund make their FSR Debut and talk about the preseason debut of Browns QB Shedeur Sanders! The Old P, Petros Papadakis stops by as we get closer to football season, thent the guys then dive into Roger Goodell's comments about why other sports league competes with the NFL, why Jerry Jones is the way he is when it comes to the Micah Parsons drama, then how to distinguish when an athlete's prime is coming to an end + new editions of Geek News & Brie's Three!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Join Tate for another edition of High School Sports Saturday! Tate is joined this week by Coach Matt Kriesky of Blackman HS Football and the Tennessean's Tom Kreager to talk all things HS Football in the midstate as we get closer and closer to the 2025 season!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's time for another edition of High School Sports Saturday with Tate Mathews! Tate is joined this week by Coach Damien Harris of East Nashville Football, Williamson County AD Patrick Whitlock, and the Tennessean's Tom Kreager to talk all things High School sports in the Middle TN area!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It is time for another edition of High School Sports Saturday with Tate Mathews! Tate is joined this week by Coach Chris Bain of Station Camp Football and the Tennessean's Tom Kreager to talk all things High School Sports as we get late into the summer months!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.