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Zach Ragan and Charlie Burris of the Big Orange Podcast break down a critical recruiting weekend for the Tennessee Volunteers. The Vols are pulling out all the stops to get David Gabriel Georges, a top recruit in the country who could be the biggest recruiting win in Heupel's tenure with Tennessee. Can the Vols land the elite running back? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Zach Ragan and Charlie Burris of the Big Orange Podcast recap a big weekend for Josh Elander and the Tennessee Volunteers baseball team. The Vols made a splash pitching coach hire and got some key news from the transfer portal. Will these moves be enough to put the Vols over the top next season? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Zach Ragan and Charlie Burris of the Big Orange Podcast discuss the latest updates coming from the Tennessee Volunteers' summer workouts where true freshman Faizon Brandon's is receiving lots of praise. Brandon is currently in a quarterback battle with George MacIntyre but reports indicate that the Vols might lean towards the younger quarterback in Week One and for the foreseeable future. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

While on a brief visit to see two of our grandsons and a side trip to Arkansas, I had the chance to watch a few exceptional college softball and baseball games along with a very tense Game 7 NBA Western Conference final. It’s time to enjoy the next couple of weeks as the window is quickly closing on the seasons for these three sports. This year’s NBA Finals began Wednesday night. The surprising San Antonio Spurs and streaking New York Knicks began their best-of-seven title series.  New York came into Game 1 with an 11-game playoff winning streak. The Knicks left the Spurs’ home arena Wednesday night with a 12-game playoff winning streak. The Women’s College World Series softball best-of three finale also got underway Wednesday night in Oklahoma City.  Last weekend, Texas Tech’s never-say-die Red Raiders had to fight back from the brink of elimination twice to defeat #1 seed Alabama just to reach the finals. They will now get a chance to do that once again on Thursday night and, perhaps, on Friday night. That’s because Texas Tech lost to intrastate rival Texas 7-3 in the opening game of the best of three final series.  Texas is the defending national champion. On the men’s side of college bats and balls, this week marks the Super Regional round for the NCAA college baseball season. Eight winners from this weekend’s best-of-three weekend series will advance into the College World Series in Omaha, Nebraska next week.  There were a number of surprising winners and losers during last week’s opening round. New York’s Amazin’ Knicks have now won 12 straight playoff games! San Antonio Spurs 7’4” center Victor Wembanyama is ending his third NBA season.  Much like Hall-of-Famer Shaquille O’Neal (who, by the way, played his high school basketball in San Antonio), Wemby just led his team into the NBA Finals.  He is now being hailed as the top big man in the NBA. The 5-time NBA champion Spurs are much more than just a one-man show.  They utilize their bench as well as any NBA team and play solid defense for the entire 48-minute game. The New York Knicks are seeking their first NBA title since 1973. To say that New York sports fans are hungry for a title is a huge understatement. “The City that Never Sleeps” is in the midst of a rather lengthy championship drought.  Eli Manning’s New York Giants football last won a Super Bowl title in 2011.  Baseball’s New York Yankees haven’t won the World Series since 2009.  The crosstown rival New York Mets haven’t claimed a baseball title since 1986.  Broadway Joe Namath was the quarterback for football’s New York Jets in their only Super Bowl victory in 1969. NBA’s New York Knicks came into the playoffs as the #3 Eastern Conference seed behind Detroit and Boston.  After losing two of its first three playoff games to Atlanta in Round 1, the Knicks won the final three games to advance.  They would sweep #5 seed Philadelphia and #4 Cleveland in eight straight wins to claim the NBA Eastern Conference title. San Antonio is playing in the NBA Finals for the first time since June, 2014. The path to the championship round has been increasingly difficult for the Spurs.  San Antonio (the #2 seed in the Western Conference) needed just five games to dispatch the Portland Trailblazers in five games.  It then took six games for San Antonio to subdue the Minnesota Timberwolves.  Last weekend, the Spurs required a full seven games to win a tense Game 7 battle against the defending NBA champion Oklahoma City Thunder. Wednesday night’s Game 1 in San Antonio was won by the New York Knicks 105-95 in a game which was much closer than the final score reflected.  The veteran Knicks scored the last 11 points to end the game.  New York stepped-up in the final quarter to score 29 points as the younger Spurs tallied only 19 over the last 12 minutes. New York’s Villanova connection featured guards Jalen Brunson (30 points) and Josh Hart (an incredible 15 rebounds) leading a fourth quarter rally to give the Knicks their 12th consecutive playoff victory. As a result, San Antonio lost its home court advantage after that Game 1 loss.  ABC will televise Game #2 at 7:30PM Friday night from San Antonio.  The series moves to New York’s Madison Square Garden for Games 3 and 4 on Monday and Wednesday next week. Make sure to stick around for the post-game coverage on ESPN. The award-winning “Inside the NBA” show features NBA legends Charles Barkley, Kenny Smith, and Shaquille O’Neal breaking down the action along with host Ernie Johnson.  You never know what’s going to happen. Meanwhile, in Oklahoma City… The Women’s College World Series best-of-three finals began Wednesday night. Defending national champion Texas (52-12) defeated Texas Tech 7-3 in Game 1. The Red Raiders fell to 61-9 and are on the verge of elimination once again.  They have become quite familiar with this position over the past several days in Oklahoma City. The #11 seeded Red Raiders rallied for two runs in the top of the ninth inning on Sunday to vanquish #8 national seed UCLA 8-7.  On Monday, Texas Tech had to defeat #1 seed Alabama twice to earn a spot in the championship finals. The Red Raiders won the opener 5-4 over Bama by scoring a run in the bottom of the 7th inning.  They also grabbed the second game 2-0 on a two-hit pitching gem by two-time college player-of-the-year NiJari Canady to earn a spot in the finals. The second seeded Texas Longhorns didn’t have an easy road into the Women’s College World Series finals, either. They had to defeat #7 Tennessee Volunteers twice on Monday to advance.  Texas won the opener 5-2 and then shut-out Tennessee 4-0 later in the afternoon to advance to the championship round. The Longhorns and Red Raiders competed for the Women’s College World Series championship last year as well.  Texas Tech is trying to avenge last year’s loss to Texas in the best-of-three title series. Game 2 will be played Thursday at 7PM on ESPN.  A deciding Game 3, if necessary, will be played Friday night at 7PM on ESPN. What happened to the top seeds in the men’s college baseball tournament? UCLA had been ranked #1 in college baseball all season long. The Bruins were 51-6 heading into the opening round of the NCAA college baseball playoffs.  They faced #4 regional seed St. Mary’s (35-25) in their opening playoff game at home last Friday. The Gaels scored a run in the top of the ninth inning to shock UCLA 3-2.  On Saturday, UCLA had to score three times in the bottom of the ninth to take a 6-5 win and stay alive against 30-26 Virginia Tech. St. Mary’s and UCLA were matched again on Sunday.  This time, the Gaels scored a run in the bottom of the 10th inning to end UCLA’s season with a 6-5 win. Ironically, St. Mary’s was eliminated on Sunday 5-2 by the Cal-Poly Mustangs of San Luis Obispo.  Go figure. It wasn’t any better for #2 national seed Georgia Tech The 50-10 Yellow Jackets were playing at home in Atlanta and trying to advance into the Super Regional round for the first time in 20 years.  Georgia Tech would have hosted a Super Regional this weekend – if only they had won their own opening round regional. The Oklahoma Sooners rallied in consecutive games to dispatch the heavily favored hometown Yellow Jackets to advance into this weekend’s Super Regional to be played in…Kansas? Kansas has rarely been known for its baseball prowess. This year’s baseball Jayhawks are now 45-16 after winning its opening round of games.  KU will host Oklahoma Saturday in the Lawrence, Kansas Super Regional.  The Jayhawks have made it into only one College World Series (1993) in the school’s long history. Kansas plays baseball in relatively small Hoglund Ballpark.  This stadium features just 2,500 permanent seats.  The school recently took down the left field wall and installed a chain link fence.  That allows about 1,000 additional fans to stand or sit in their own lawn chairs in “The Backyard” to watch Kansas baseball games. Expect ticket prices in Lawrence, Kansas to be sky high for this weekend’s Super Regional. Did you pick the Trojans to make it into the Super Regionals? Last weekend, there were the Trojans from the University of Southern California, the Troy Trojans of the Sun Belt Conference, and the Little Rock Trojans from the Ohio Valley Conference. Incredibly, all three of these Trojans baseball teams will be part of the 16 squads competing in the second round “Super Regional” college playoff games this weekend. At least one Trojans team is guaranteed a spot in Omaha at the College World Series next week.  The 36-30 Troy Trojans will host the Little Rock Trojans (39-26) at 4PM Friday on ESPNU.  Troy shocked #5 national seed Florida 10-2 in the final game of the Gainesville Regional last week.  Little Rock won the Hattiesburg Regional after #9 seed Southern Miss was sent packing after two consecutive losses. The USC Trojans (47-16) will travel across the country to play at the University of North Carolina (48-11-1) on Friday at 2PM CDT on ESPN2. Here are all eight Super Regional match-ups (first game starting times are CDT) Friday’s Opening Games: Morgantown – Cal Poly (39-22) at #16 seed West Virginia (43-15) at 11AM on ESPN2 Chapel Hill – USC (47-16) at #5 North Carolina (48-11-1) at 2PM on ESPN2 Troy – Little Rock (39-26) at Troy (36-30) at 4PM on ESPNU Auburn – Ole Miss (39-21) at #4 Auburn (42-20) at 7PM on ESPN2 Saturday’s Opening Games: Athens – #14 seed Mississippi State (43-17) at #3 Georgia (49-12) at 10AM on ESPN Lawrence – Oklahoma (36-22) at #15 Kansas (45-16) at 1PM on ESPN Austin – #11 Oregon (43-16) at #6 Texas (43-13) at 7PM on ESPN Tuscaloosa – St. John’s (36-24) at #7 Alabama (40-19) at 8PM on ESPN2 The post Enjoy A Week filled with Terrific Games! appeared first on SwampSwamiSports.com.

Zach Ragan and Charlie Burris of the Big Orange Podcast recap the Tennessee Volunteers' disappointing weekend in the NCAA Tournament. Josh Elander finishes his first year as the Vols head coach with questions to be answered about if he's the right guy for the job or not. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Zach Ragan and Charlie Burris of the Big Orange Podcast break down the latest update from Chaz Coleman's situation with the Tennessee Volunteers. With plenty of speculation and contradicting reports, Burris and Ragan weigh in on Coleman's chances of suiting up for the Vols in 2026. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode of Big Orange Sunday, hosted by former Tennessee defensive coordinator Doug Mathews, kicks off with a focused look at the immediate priorities for the Tennessee Volunteers football program. Mathews highlights the conclusion of the players' brief time off and the crucial start of summer school and workouts, emphasizing how these summer academic hours are a vital component for redshirts and early enrollees aiming to graduate early. The opening segment also addresses recent roster movements—including the dismissal of a recent transfer portal acquisition and the arrival of fresh talent—alongside the demanding June schedule packed with recruiting camps and official visits. The conversation broadens significantly when guest Jimmy Hyams joins the broadcast to unpack the major talking points from the recent SEC Spring Meetings. The duo tackles the complex and rapidly shifting future of college athletics, heavily focusing on the potential for the SEC and Big Ten to establish self-governance and effectively operate outside of the NCAA's traditional structure. They discuss the legislative hurdles surrounding this potential breakaway, specifically mentioning congressional efforts to establish national guardrails for Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) regulations, as well as the financial implications of revenue sharing and playoff expansion. Shifting back to the diamond, the broadcast provides a mixed update on Tennessee's spring sports, noting the baseball team's early exit from the regionals while celebrating the softball team's ongoing championship pursuit in the College World Series in Oklahoma City. The episode rounds out with a reflective look at the modern history of Tennessee football, contrasting the remarkable 32-year stability of the John Majors and Phillip Fulmer eras with the chaotic coaching carousel that plagued the program in the subsequent decades. Through this historical lens, Mathews and Hyams underscore the significance of the program having finally fought its way back to national relevance.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Charlie Burris and Zach Ragan of the Big Orange Podcast break down the latest from the Tennessee Volunteers' situation with Chaz Coleman. Coleman has yet to show up to Spring Practice which could spell major trouble for the Vols. Tennessee baseball starts their postseason in Chapel Hill, what can the Vols do to make a run and earn a spot in the Super Regional weekend? For more VOLS coverage: https://atozsports.com/nashville/volunteers/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/volforlifetn Twitter: https://x.com/BigOrangePod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/atozsportsvols TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@atozsportsvols #tennesseevols #tennesseevolunteers #secfootball Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jack Foster and Ryan Schumpert are back to preview the Chapel Hill Regional. It's a LOADED regional with three other really good teams. The guys discuss the strengths and weaknesses of UNC and ECU, sharing their thoughts on what it'll take for Tennessee to win. Plus, who are the most trusted bullpen arms besides the usual suspects? Will Landon Mack give it a go? Who could surprise us? All that and more in the latest Diamond Pass!- - - Stay connected to Rocky Top Insider for ALL of your Tennessee Sports news, content, and coverage:Online: www.RockyTopInsider.comTwitter: @RockyTopInsider Instagram: @RockyTopInsiderTikTok & YouTube: @RockyTopInsider Facebook: Rocky Top InsiderApple Podcasts/Spotify/Amazon: RTI Press PassRTI Writers: @RSchump00, @Ric_Butler, @JackFosterMedia, and @RyanTSylvia on TwitterThe RTI Low-Down (Apple/Spotify/YouTube): Bob Baskerville and Chris LowPancakes & Bacon Podcast (Apple/Spotify/YouTube): VFL Kyler Kerbyson and Reed BaconDownload the WATE6+ Smart TV App!- - -#tennessee #vols #tennesseefootball #tennesseebasketball #sec #tennesseevols

The Tennessee Volunteers football program is facing a crucial turning point as it enters the 2026 season, with a desperate need to reclaim their home-field advantage at Neyland Stadium. Reflecting on a disappointing 2025 campaign where the Vols dropped three of their four conference home games to Georgia, Oklahoma, Vanderbilt, and Arkansas, the broadcast emphasized that defending home turf is the absolute key to success for Coach Josh Heupel’s squad. A massive culprit for these struggles was a porous defense that allowed over 38 points per game in conference play, completely undermining an explosive offense that consistently produced over 31 points per game. To rectify these defensive woes, the program has undergone a complete system overhaul under new defensive coordinator Jim Knowles, who has hand-picked his staff to instill a fundamentally sound culture focused on tackling, leverage, and disciplined play. While the Vols only return six experienced starters on defense, a heavy influx of 14 transfer portal players—including several seniors from high-profile programs like Penn State, Michigan, and Auburn—has injected vital depth and experience into the roster. The breakdown of the defensive unit highlighted exceptional depth and talent at the linebacker and safety positions, a mature defensive line rotation, and an upgraded cornerback group, all positioning the Volunteers for significant defensive improvement in the upcoming fall season.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This episode of Big Orange Sunday Coach delivers a comprehensive post-spring look-in at the 2026 Tennessee Volunteers football program, emphasizing the critical need to re-establish a dominant home-field advantage at Neyland Stadium. The host provides an in-depth analysis of the team's massive defensive overhaul under new Defensive Coordinator Jim Knowles, who has hand-picked a mature, athletic staff and heavily utilized the transfer portal to build exceptional depth across the linebacking core, safeties, and cornerbacks. Conversely, the offensive preview highlights stability and staff continuity under Head Coach Josh Heupel. With a highly experienced returning starting core up front and on the perimeter, the offensive strategy relies on internal player development and a remarkably quiet transfer portal cycle, leaving the team’s ultimate success heavily invested in a talented but young quarterback room. Beyond current roster breakdowns, the broadcast features a deeply personal historical segment reflecting on the combined 32-year legacies of legendary Tennessee coaches Johnny Majors and Phillip Fulmer. Drawing from a decade of firsthand experience on the coaching staff under both men, the host dispels long-standing program myths regarding Majors' personal habits and the controversial nature of Fulmer's transition into the head coaching role. The episode concludes with a forward-looking evaluation of the modern college football landscape, discussing how Tennessee effectively manages its estimated $35 million to $40 million NIL and revenue-sharing resources. By balancing a traditional foundation of high school recruiting with calculated transfer portal additions, the program continues to navigate an evolving era of roster construction.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Charlie Burris and Zach Ragan of the Big Orange Podcast look back on a hectic couple of weeks for the Tennessee Volunteers basketball team and head coach Rick Barnes. Did the Vols make the right moves to get them to the program's first ever Final Four next season? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Charlie Burris and Zach Ragan of the Big Orange Podcast discuss Josh Heupel and the Tennessee Volunteers' struggles to recruit within the state of Tennessee. Is this a problem for the Vols going forward and what can Heupel do to close the walls on his own state's borders? For more VOLS coverage: https://atozsports.com/nashville/volunteers/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/volforlifetn Twitter: https://x.com/BigOrangePod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/atozsportsvols TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@atozsportsvols #tennesseevols #tennesseevolunteers #secfootball Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chuck starts today with his opening monologue, and an update in the shooting case of Ahmad Hardy. We then talk Tennessee with Russel Smith from FOX Sports Knoxville.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of RTI: Diamond Pass, Jack Foster and Ryan Schumpert are back to break down Tennessee's series win at Oklahoma. Starting pitching wasn't quite as dominant, but the offense stayed hot to guide the team to a big series win. The guys take a holistic view at the last month and change to determine what was truly changed for this team and what should give people confidence going into the postseason… and what shouldn't, as the Vols need Landon Mack healthy. Plus, a look at Tennessee's SEC Tournament draw and the most likely Regional destinations at this moment in time. It's a HUGE episode... Download and subscribe TODAY!- - - Stay connected to Rocky Top Insider for ALL of your Tennessee Sports news, content, and coverage:Online: www.RockyTopInsider.comTwitter: @RockyTopInsider Instagram: @RockyTopInsiderTikTok & YouTube: @RockyTopInsider Facebook: Rocky Top InsiderApple Podcasts/Spotify/Amazon: RTI Press PassRTI Writers: @RSchump00, @Ric_Butler, @JackFosterMedia, and @RyanTSylvia on TwitterThe RTI Low-Down (Apple/Spotify/YouTube): Bob Baskerville and Chris LowPancakes & Bacon Podcast (Apple/Spotify/YouTube): VFL Kyler Kerbyson and Reed BaconDownload the WATE6+ Smart TV App!- - -#tennessee #vols #tennesseefootball #tennesseebasketball #sec #tennesseevols

On this special episode of Highway to Hoover, recorded live Sunday morning, Joe Healy and Mark Etheridge preview the SEC Tournament, including which teams that play on day one are most dangerous and which of the top four seeds is best set up to win the whole thing, and take live questions from listeners about a whole host of topics.00:00 Live Show Kickoff01:42 Format Changes and Weather04:04 Who Needs Hoover Wins05:26 Bracket Breakdown Begins05:47 Ole Miss vs Mizzou11:50 Kentucky vs Vanderbilt Stakes18:53 Tennessee vs South Carolina23:17 LSU vs Oklahoma Nightcap27:52 Tuesday Teams That Can Run31:19 Viewer Questions: Georgia and Alabama35:06 Auburn Bullpen Concerns36:22 Georgia Built to Win37:55 Auburn Bullpen Blueprint40:06 SEC Hosting Math42:35 Tiered SOS Explained45:08 Non-SEC Host Bubbles49:44 Georgia Pitching Strategy51:05 Hoover Matchups to Watch54:35 Oklahoma Seed Risk57:13 Top Four Seed Breakdown01:03:21 Finals Picks and Champs01:06:31 Hoover Travel and Rickwood Field01:09:28 Wrap-Up and ThanksKerriston Coffee is proud to be the official coffee of D1Baseball. With over 30 years in the business, this family-owned roastery delivers fresh, small-batch coffee made for college baseball fans, coaches, and everyone in between. Kerriston Coffee ships nationwide, and as a listener to The D1Baseball Podcast, you can use code D1 at kerristoncoffee.com to receive 15% off your first order!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Coach discuss the upcoming schedule, recruitment updates, and team strategies for the Tennessee Volunteers' 2026 season. highlighting the vital travel windows for the 2027 recruiting class, evaluates the benefits of a 24-team playoff format, and previews challenging non-conference matchups, including Georgia Tech. He also offers a deep dive into modern roster dynamics, detailing how expanded scholarship limits, the transfer portal, and effective NIL management will shape the program's competitive edge.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Coach discuss the upcoming schedule, recruitment updates, and team strategies for the Tennessee Volunteers' 2026 season. highlighting the vital travel windows for the 2027 recruiting class, evaluates the benefits of a 24-team playoff format, and previews challenging non-conference matchups, including Georgia Tech. He also offers a deep dive into modern roster dynamics, detailing how expanded scholarship limits, the transfer portal, and effective NIL management will shape the program's competitive edge.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Five Coaching Pairs, who had had the better career to this point? Tennessee Volunteers under Josh Huepel: Rising, Falling or Steady? Are we unfair to the Tennessee Football head coach? Which NFL playoff teams from last season miss the postseason this year? Outkick.com Senior NFL Writer Armando Salguero joins the show! SUBSCRIBE: @NextRoundLive - / @nextroundlive FOLLOW TNR ON SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/7zlofzLZht7dYxjNcBNpWN FOLLOW TNR ON APPLE PODCASTS: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-next-round/id1797862560 WEBSITE: https://nextroundlive.com/ MOBILE APP: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/the-next-round/id1580807480 SHOP THE NEXT ROUND STORE: https://nextround.store/ Like TNR on Facebook: / nextroundlive Follow TNR on Twitter: / nextroundlive Follow TNR on Instagram: / nextroundlive Follow everyone from the show on Twitter: Jim Dunaway: / jimdunaway Ryan Brown: / ryanbrownlive Lance Taylor: / thelancetaylor Scott Forester: / scottforestertv Tyler Johns: /TylerJohnsTNR Sponsor the show: sales@nextroundlive.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of the RTI: Diamond Pass, hosts Jack Foster and Ryan Schumpert are breaking down all of their thoughts from Tennessee Baseball's impressive 2-1 series win over No. 4 Texas this past weekend in Knoxville. The guys break down the highs of the first two wins on Friday and Saturday, and also talk about their concerns for the new Landon Mack injury and how it could impact the Vols moving forward. Jack and Ryan also dive into Tennessee's offense and ask the important question... Is this unit finally turning the corner? All that and more... Download and subscribe TODAY!- - - Stay connected to Rocky Top Insider for ALL of your Tennessee Sports news, content, and coverage:Online: www.RockyTopInsider.comTwitter: @RockyTopInsider Instagram: @RockyTopInsiderTikTok & YouTube: @RockyTopInsider Facebook: Rocky Top InsiderApple Podcasts/Spotify/Amazon: RTI Press PassRTI Writers: @RSchump00, @Ric_Butler, @JackFosterMedia, and @RyanTSylvia on TwitterThe RTI Low-Down (Apple/Spotify/YouTube): Bob Baskerville and Chris LowPancakes & Bacon Podcast (Apple/Spotify/YouTube): VFL Kyler Kerbyson and Reed BaconDownload the WATE6+ Smart TV App!- - -#tennessee #vols #tennesseefootball #tennesseebasketball #sec #tennesseevols

On this episode of Highway to Hoover, Joe Healy and Mark Etheridge discuss Georgia winning the SEC title, Tennessee upsetting Texas, Auburn continuing to impress and much more.00:00 Surprise Live Show01:34 Knoxville Trip Recap04:01 Kuhns Shines Friday06:07 Texas Health and Lineup10:55 Landon Mack Injury Update12:37 Georgia Sweeps for SEC Title15:07 Why Georgia Works18:22 LSU Strategy for Hoover20:17 Top Four Double-Bye Race26:51 Ole Miss Upsets A&M32:26 Mississippi State Hosting Path35:50 Bubble Teams Shuffle36:25 Auburn Piggyback Weapon37:48 Auburn Top-Eight Push40:36 Arkansas Offense Awakens44:45 Oklahoma Pitching Volatility47:36 Florida Beats Kentucky50:11 Kentucky Bubble Debate57:09 Mizzou-Vandy Fog Game01:04:06 Alabama Sweep Statement01:10:10 Wrap-Up and ScheduleKerriston Coffee is proud to be the official coffee of D1Baseball. With over 30 years in the business, this family-owned roastery delivers fresh, small-batch coffee made for college baseball fans, coaches, and everyone in between. Kerriston Coffee ships nationwide, and as a listener to The D1Baseball Podcast, you can use code D1 at kerristoncoffee.com to receive 15% off your first order!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Coach and Jimmy Hyams focuses on the current momentum and future outlook of Tennessee Volunteers athletics, specifically highlighting the baseball team's recent success against third-ranked Texas and their path toward the NCAA tournament. The discussion transitions to the softball program's postseason standing, noting that despite an early exit from the SEC Tournament, their high RPI and projected eighth seed may still allow them to host a Super Regional. Additionally, the segment previews the historic 2026 football schedule, which features an unprecedented five home conference games against high-profile opponents like Alabama and LSU, while reflecting on the program's significant statistical turnaround under head coach Josh Heupel.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Coach and Jimmy Hyams focuses on the current momentum and future outlook of Tennessee Volunteers athletics, specifically highlighting the baseball team's recent success against third-ranked Texas and their path toward the NCAA tournament. The discussion transitions to the softball program's postseason standing, noting that despite an early exit from the SEC Tournament, their high RPI and projected eighth seed may still allow them to host a Super Regional. Additionally, the segment previews the historic 2026 football schedule, which features an unprecedented five home conference games against high-profile opponents like Alabama and LSU, while reflecting on the program's significant statistical turnaround under head coach Josh Heupel.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of Highway to Hoover, Joe Healy and Mark Etheridge recap Weekend 12 around the SEC. They discuss Arkansas' dramatic series win over Ole Miss, Auburn's road series victory over Texas A&M, how Alabama helped its hosting chances with a sweep of Vanderbilt, how much work the Commodores have to do to be a postseason team and much more.00:00 Weekend 12 Kickoff01:18 Ole Miss vs Arkansas Recap09:16 Ole Miss Hosting Outlook13:27 Auburn Shocks Texas A&M16:47 A&M Response and Stakes19:48 Mississippi State vs Texas26:18 Kentucky Stuns Tennessee29:40 Tennessee Bounce Back32:30 Levi Clark Sparks33:06 Alabama Sweeps Vanderbilt35:42 Vandy Bubble Math38:16 Bama Hosting Path41:58 Florida Takes Series44:00 Sooners Concerns48:08 LSU Sweep, Reality Check53:12 Georgia Rolls Mizzou56:05 Bulldogs Title Watch57:08 Closing ThanksKerriston Coffee is proud to be the official coffee of D1Baseball. With over 30 years in the business, this family-owned roastery delivers fresh, small-batch coffee made for college baseball fans, coaches, and everyone in between. Kerriston Coffee ships nationwide, and as a listener to The D1Baseball Podcast, you can use code D1 at kerristoncoffee.com to receive 15% off your first order!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The RTI Diamond Pass is back with Jack Foster and Ryan Schumpert discussing the Vols' series win over Alabama. The Vols swept a doubleheader after dropping the opener, displaying more consistency at the plate than in weekends past. The guys discuss Tennessee's momentum offensively in the last four SEC games and if the trend is here to stay. Plus, the guys dive into poor pitching from Thursday night's series opener while also giving Tegan Kuhns and Evan Blanco their flowers. Additionally, should Tennessee make a change in the pitching rotation? How can Cam Appenzeller and Landon Mack bounce back moving forward? Finally, a quick look at the upcoming Kentucky series and what Tennessee needs to do in the final three weeks of the regular season to ensure a tournament berth, and is hosting a possibility?- - - Stay connected to Rocky Top Insider for ALL of your Tennessee Sports news, content, and coverage:Online: www.RockyTopInsider.comTwitter: @RockyTopInsider Instagram: @RockyTopInsiderTikTok & YouTube: @RockyTopInsider Facebook: Rocky Top InsiderApple Podcasts/Spotify/Amazon: RTI Press PassRTI Writers: @RSchump00, @Ric_Butler, @JackFosterMedia, and @RyanTSylvia on TwitterThe RTI Low-Down (Apple/Spotify/YouTube): Bob Baskerville and Chris LowPancakes & Bacon Podcast (Apple/Spotify/YouTube): VFL Kyler Kerbyson and Reed BaconDownload the WATE6+ Smart TV App!- - -#tennessee #vols #tennesseefootball #tennesseebasketball #sec #tennesseevols

On this episode of Highway to Hoover, Joe Healy and Mark Etheridge recap Weekend 11 around the SEC. They discuss Georgia surviving a tough weekend at Ole Miss, Mississippi State sweeping LSU in front of huge crowds at Dudy Noble, Texas A&M keeping pace at the top of the league with a series win over Florida and much more.00:00 Welcome and Week 11 Setup01:00 SEC Pace of Play Debate04:41 Why Long Games Hurt TV07:40 Georgia Takes Series at Ole Miss11:01 Georgia Standouts and Bullpen Grit15:21 Ole Miss Outlook and Hosting Math19:29 Georgia RPI and National Seed Talk21:33 Mississippi State Sweeps LSU24:44 Bulldog Pitching Questions29:48 LSU Youth Movement and Pitching Woes35:50 Texas A&M vs Florida37:04 Why A&M Is Surging38:47 Florida Missing Brendan Lawson41:49 Auburn Upsets Oklahoma42:58 Auburn Rotation and Freshman Pop45:05 Auburn's Tough Finish46:43 Oklahoma Hosting and Stadium Plans48:10 Vanderbilt Bubble and RPI Debate53:40 Texas Friday Ace Emerges55:31 Tennessee Finds Offense57:49 Alabama Errors vs Resume59:19 South Carolina Momentum01:01:15 Kentucky's Must-Win Stretch01:03:30 Arkansas Handles Missouri01:07:20 Stretch Run and Hoover Ahead01:08:05 Wrap-Up and ThanksKerriston Coffee is proud to be the official coffee of D1Baseball. With over 30 years in the business, this family-owned roastery delivers fresh, small-batch coffee made for college baseball fans, coaches, and everyone in between. Kerriston Coffee ships nationwide, and as a listener to The D1Baseball Podcast, you can use code D1 at kerristoncoffee.com to receive 15% off your first order!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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What are the strengths and weaknesses of the SEC and College Football Playoff contenders? ESPN breaks down the likes of the Ohio State Buckeyes, Indiana Hoosiers, Oregon Ducks, Penn State Nittany Lions, USC Trojans, Texas Tech Red Raiders and Miami Hurricanes nationally. From the SEC: Texas Longhorns, Georgia Bulldogs, Texas A&M Aggies, Oklahoma Sooners, Alabama Crimson Tide, Ole Miss Rebels, LSU Tigers and Tennessee Volunteers. Jake Coker joins the show to talk Alabama football! One of Alabama Football's early opponents has named a starting QB, and Alabama has seen him before. What Ashton Daniels brings to the Florida State Seminoles. One college basketball player is seeking a ninth year of eligibility. Where does this end? One of Alabama Football's early opponents has named a starting QB, and Alabama has seen him before. What Ashton Daniels brings to the Florida State Seminoles. The Auburn Tigers add another portal piece from a state school. South Alabama's Adam Olsen is on his way to Auburn Basketball. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mike Johnson, Beau Morgan, and Ali Mac continue to react to Atlanta Falcons beat writer for The Athletic Josh Kendall's Falcons seven round mock draft that he put together, react to Josh having the Falcons drafting Tennessee Volunteers wide receiver Chris Brazzell II in the fourth round, and explain why they think Brazzell II would give Falcons nice size, depth, and speed at the wide receiver position

HR2 - Falcons need to draft speedy receiver who can make people miss in tight spaces In hour two Mike Johnson, Beau Morgan, and Ali Mac quickly touch on some of the biggest headlines around the local and national sports scene, continue to react to Atlanta Falcons beat writer for The Athletic Josh Kendall's Falcons seven round mock draft that he put together, react to Josh having the Falcons drafting Tennessee Volunteers wide receiver Chris Brazzell II in the fourth round, explain why they think Brazzell II would give the Falcons nice size, depth, and speed at the wide receiver position, play a round of Which One for the halftime portion of the show, where Ali gives Mike and Beau two different scenarios or options and the guys have to pick one, including choosing which Atlanta Braves starting pitcher they think will have more strikeouts at the end of the season between Chris Sale and Spencer Strider, continue to recap and react to the Atlanta Braves losing to the Washington Nationals last night in D.C. 11-4, talk about the Braves getting their six game winning streak snapped with their loss last night, explain why they think there's no reason to have long term concerns about Reynaldo López after his bad outing last night, and then close out hour two by reacting to the latest news, rumors, and reports in the NFL as they go In The Huddle!

Jack Foster and Ryan Schumpert are back to break down Tennessee baseball's series loss to Ole Miss. The guys discuss how much stock to put into Tennessee's offensive explosion on Sunday, poor outings from Cam Appenzeller and Landon Mack, and the great Friday performances from a trio of young arms. Has something changed for Levi Clark? What should Tennessee do with Blaine Brown? Plus, the guys give Evan Blanco his flowers, discuss another incredible Tegan Kuhns performance, how the Stone Lawless return can shakeup the lineup and more.- - - Stay connected to Rocky Top Insider for ALL of your Tennessee Sports news, content, and coverage:Online: www.RockyTopInsider.comTwitter: @RockyTopInsider Instagram: @RockyTopInsiderTikTok & YouTube: @RockyTopInsider Facebook: Rocky Top InsiderApple Podcasts/Spotify/Amazon: RTI Press PassRTI Writers: @RSchump00, @Ric_Butler, @JackFosterMedia, and @RyanTSylvia on TwitterThe RTI Low-Down (Apple/Spotify/YouTube): Bob Baskerville and Chris LowPancakes & Bacon Podcast (Apple/Spotify/YouTube): VFL Kyler Kerbyson and Reed BaconDownload the WATE6+ Smart TV App!- - -#tennessee #vols #tennesseefootball #tennesseebasketball #sec #tennesseevols

On this episode of Highway to Hoover, Joe Healy and Mark Etheridge recap Weekend 10 around the SEC. They discuss Texas A&M looking impressive in sweeping LSU and where LSU goes from here, Georgia remaining atop the league standings, Ole Miss continuing to look like an Omaha team, and much more.00:00 Weekend 10 Opening00:54 Texas A&M Sweeps LSU01:59 Aggies' Lineup and Arms04:22 LSU Troubles and Portal Misses09:22 Jay Johnson Comments14:02 Georgia Stuns Arkansas16:10 Georgia Bullpen Blueprint18:55 Arkansas Pitching Questions22:41 Auburn Takes Florida Series26:03 Florida Upside and Inconsistency28:04 Florida Must Beat A&M29:32 Ole Miss' Surging Resume32:34 Tennessee Searching for Consistency33:58 Texas Pitching Dominates36:17 Alabama Hosting Path39:15 Vanderbilt RPI Math44:25 Mississippi State Sweep Rebound47:43 Oklahoma Sweep Momentum50:06 Missouri Outlook, Questions52:31 Wrap-Up, ThanksKerriston Coffee is proud to be the official coffee of D1Baseball. With over 30 years in the business, this family-owned roastery delivers fresh, small-batch coffee made for college baseball fans, coaches, and everyone in between. Kerriston Coffee ships nationwide, and as a listener to The D1Baseball Podcast, you can use code D1 at kerristoncoffee.com to receive 15% off your first order!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Hour One of the Good Morning Football Podcast begins with hosts Jamie Erdahl, Kyle Brandt, Mike Garafolo and Jahleel Addae answering a Throwdown Thursday question: would you rather listen to the Eagles or Giants draft room phone calls? Tennessee Volunteers cornerback and 2026 NFL Draft prospect Colton Hood joins "Good Morning Football" to share what he is looking forward to the most on draft night. Country music superstar Kane Brown joins "Good Morning Football" eight days before he takes the stage to perform at the 2026 NFL Draft. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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The Buck’s Beat is back with a full breakdown of SEC spring football and a preview of G-Day in Athens. Quarterback competitions are heating up across the conference as the Alabama Crimson Tide, Florida Gators, and Tennessee Volunteers look to solidify their starters heading into the 2026 season. Buck Belue dives into the latest from spring games, including standout performances, rising stars, and which teams are trending up. Then, the focus shifts to the Georgia Bulldogs ahead of G-Day. After a lack of explosive plays on offense and inconsistent pass rush last season, Georgia is looking for answers this spring. Key topics include: SEC quarterback battles and early leaders Florida’s new offensive identity Tennessee’s developing QB room Georgia’s need for explosive playmakers Fixing the Bulldogs’ pass rush Players to watch during G-Day Spring football is giving us an early look at what to expect this fall—and there’s plenty to break down.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of Highway to Hoover, Joe Healy and Mark Etheridge recap Weekend 9 around the SEC. They discuss Texas A&M's cathartic two-game sweep over Texas, Ole Miss sweeping LSU, Arkansas and Tennessee getting back on track, and much more.00:00 Week 9 Intro00:59 SEC Chaos Explained07:02 Texas A&M Stuns Texas12:02 Aggies Outlook15:50 Ole Miss Sweeps LSU22:51 LSU Identity Crisis25:49 Arkansas Sweeps Alabama29:01 Tennessee Sweeps Mississippi State30:30 Tennessee Arms Reset31:08 Mississippi State Slump32:16 McPherson's Return35:45 Sooners Stun Vandy38:53 Vandy RPI Trouble43:38 Florida Wins Rock Fight47:20 Georgia Sunday Starter Search49:20 Auburn Bats Break Out51:26 Kentucky Pitching Concerns54:02 Gamecocks Sweep Mizzou56:30 Missouri Missed Chance58:30 Wrap-Up And ThanksKerriston Coffee is proud to be the official coffee of D1Baseball. With over 30 years in the business, this family-owned roastery delivers fresh, small-batch coffee made for college baseball fans, coaches, and everyone in between. Kerriston Coffee ships nationwide, and as a listener to The D1Baseball Podcast, you can use code D1 at kerristoncoffee.com to receive 15% off your first order!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Heath Cline in for Chuck today as we start today with how high of a failure rate free agency could have in college football, and Will Muschamp not wanting to be a head coach again. We then look at South Carolina with Hale McGranahan from The Big Spur. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On Friday's show, Steve Russell joins from Athens, Georgia ahead of Gator baseball's series against No.4 ranked Georgia. Steve talks Masters, the annual Orange and Blue game, and has a list of call in personalities from the MLB, Tennessee Volunteers, Kentucky Wildcats, and Georgia Bulldogs.

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Jack Foster and Ryan Schumpert are back to discuss Tennessee baseball's series loss to LSU. After another heartbreaking game three loss, how can Tennessee get off the mat? Plus, the offense continues to struggle, and it simply comes down to guys not performing. Starting pitching and a select few bullpen arms are elite, but depth is an issue on the staff. Who can rise up and provide necessary innings beyond the usual suspects? The guys break down the weekend from all angles before looking ahead to the upcoming series at Mississippi State. - - -Stay connected to Rocky Top Insider for ALL of your Tennessee Sports news, content, and coverage:Online: www.RockyTopInsider.comTwitter: @RockyTopInsider Instagram: @RockyTopInsiderTikTok & YouTube: @RockyTopInsider Facebook: Rocky Top InsiderApple Podcasts/Spotify/Amazon: RTI Press PassRTI Writers: @RSchump00, @Ric_Butler, @JackFosterMedia, and @RyanTSylvia on TwitterThe RTI Low-Down (Apple/Spotify/YouTube): Bob Baskerville and Chris LowPancakes & Bacon Podcast (Apple/Spotify/YouTube): VFL Kyler Kerbyson and Reed BaconDownload the WATE6+ Smart TV App!

Charlie Burris and Zach Ragan talk about the Tennessee Volunteers' brutal weekend of baseball versus Vanderbilt, as the Vols suffered 3 walk off losses in a series sweep in Nashville. They discuss Vols HC Josh Elander and the slow start to his career, and whether or not fans should be concerned... For more VOLS coverage: https://atozsports.com/nashville/volunteers/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/volforlifetn Twitter: https://x.com/BigOrangePod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/atozsportsvols TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@atozsportsvols #tennesseevols #tennesseevolunteers #secfootball Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Staff Bracket Challenge Update! The Duke Blue Devils choke away a Final Four! The Duke Blue Devils melted in the Elite Eight, blowing a 19-point lead to UConn. Was the buzzer beater by the UConn Huskies better than the Christian Laettner shot over the Kentucky Wildcats? The Tennessee Volunteers got the Michigan Wolverines next and got routed. Tennessee Basketball hit their Elite Eight glass ceiling for the third consecutive season. Rick Barnes falls short of the Final Four leaving him with only one Final Four out of six tries. The system Nate Oats runs at Alabama has started receiving some criticism, is this fair or not? PLUS, Tyler's Viewing Menu presented by Michelson Laser Vision! SUBSCRIBE: @NextRoundLive - / @nextroundlive FOLLOW TNR ON RUMBLE: https://rumble.com/c/c-7759604 FOLLOW TNR ON SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/7zlofzLZht7dYxjNcBNpWN FOLLOW TNR ON APPLE PODCASTS: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-next-round/id1797862560 WEBSITE: https://nextroundlive.com/ MOBILE APP: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/the-next-round/id1580807480 SHOP THE NEXT ROUND STORE: https://nextround.store/ Like TNR on Facebook: / nextroundlive 267,216 Follow TNR on Twitter: / nextroundlive Follow TNR on Instagram: / nextroundlive Follow everyone from the show on Twitter: Jim Dunaway: / jimdunaway Ryan Brown: / ryanbrownlive Lance Taylor: / thelancetaylor Scott Forester: / scottforestertv Tyler Johns: /TylerJohnsTNR Sponsor the show: sales@nextroundlive.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Shannon Sharpe, Chad “Ochocinco” Johnson and Iso Joe Johnson are joined by Master P to talk about Uconn upsetting Duke, the Michigan Wolverines blowing out the Tennessee Volunteers to advance to the Final Four, and Paul Pierce believes Stephen Curry, Lebron James and Kevin Durant are no longer number 1s in the NBA and much more! 0:00 - Master P joins41:35 - Michigan beat Tennessee47:46 - Paul Pierce believes Steph, LeBron and KD are no longer number 1’s (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements.) #ClubSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Recorded: April 13, 2022 | With baseball being back we are running back Tony V when he joined the boys on their spring tour back in 2022. Coach Vitello was the former head coach of the Tennessee Volunteers and now the current head coach of the San Francisco Giants. He joined the bus for an absolute banger of an interview. Vitello was one of the biggest names in college baseball at the time and you'll find out exactly why in this interview.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Alabama Head Coach Nate Oats Staying? Oats is asked about the North Carolina Tar Heels opening and shoots down speculation pretty hard. Does his answer give Alabama fans excitement about the future of Oats and the Tide? Why we are living in the Golden Era of Alabama Basketball? The Tennessee Volunteers face the Iowa State Cyclones tonight in the Sweet 16. Tennessee Basketball has made two consecutive Elite Eight runs, can Rick Barnes and the Vols make it three in a row? The Arkansas Razorbacks and the Texas Longhorns both got bounced from the Sweet 16. Can the SEC survive tonight? Yaxel Lendeborg gets asked if he feels differently about playing Alabama as a former UAB Blazer, then Dusty May and Nate Oats set the record straight on Alabama's recruitment of Yax Iowa HC Ben McCollum gets asked about being called a Cinderella PLUS, Tyler's Viewing Menu presented by Michelson Laser Vision! SUBSCRIBE: @NextRoundLive - / @nextroundlive FOLLOW TNR ON RUMBLE: https://rumble.com/c/c-7759604 FOLLOW TNR ON SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/7zlofzLZht7dYxjNcBNpWN FOLLOW TNR ON APPLE PODCASTS: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-next-round/id1797862560 WEBSITE: https://nextroundlive.com/ MOBILE APP: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/the-next-round/id1580807480 SHOP THE NEXT ROUND STORE: https://nextround.store/ Like TNR on Facebook: / nextroundlive 267,216 Follow TNR on Twitter: / nextroundlive Follow TNR on Instagram: / nextroundlive Follow everyone from the show on Twitter: Jim Dunaway: / jimdunaway Ryan Brown: / ryanbrownlive Lance Taylor: / thelancetaylor Scott Forester: / scottforestertv Tyler Johns: /TylerJohnsTNR Sponsor the show: sales@nextroundlive.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hutt and Chad discusses Rick Barnes and his masterclass performance leading the Tennessee Volunteers through the first two rounds. After a commanding 78–56 win over Miami (OH) and a gritty victory against 30-win Virginia, Barnes is silencing the critics who once labeled him a "tournament fader." With a star freshman in Nate Ament playing through injury and Ja'Kobi Gillespie catching fire, Barnes has the Vols looking like a legitimate national title threat. Is it time to admit he's one of the greatest to ever do it? The mood shifts from Knoxville to Chapel Hill, where the "hot seat" has turned into a furnace. Following North Carolina's devastating overtime loss to VCU, the Tar Heels have now suffered back-to-back Round of 64 exits. Former Vol and SEC analyst Dane Bradshaw joins to provide an insider's look at Tennessee's culture under Barnes and how they managed to neutralize Virginia's defense. He also weighs in on the wider SEC performance and which teams are poised to make a Final Four run. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

New rules are coming to college football, we will tell you what will change in the targeting rule. SEC Games in the NCAA Tournament Today: Kentucky Wildcats (-2.5) v. Santa Clara 11:15 CBS Alabama Crimson Tide (-11.5) v. Hofstra 2:15 truTV Tennessee Volunteers (-11.5) v. Miami (OH) 3:25 TBS Florida Gators (-35.5) v. Prairie View 8:25 TNT Missouri Tigers v. Miami Hurricanes (-1.5) 9:10 TNT The Florida Gators, Tennessee Volunteers, Kentucky Wildcats and Missouri Tigers are all in action The Alabama Crimson Tide is a 4-Seed in the Midwest Region. Alabama Basketball will face 13-seed Hofstra today at 2:15. The winner of that game gets the winner of the Texas Tech Red Raiders v. Akron Zips game. With a win today, Nate Oats will have 12 NCAA Tournament wins at Alabama, tying him with Wimp Sanderson. Our daily 4 Downs! PLUS, LT's Trash presented by Bud Light! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

(00:30) Simms QB Draft Rankings (19:30) Carolina Panthers LB Jaelan Phillips: "I think that I still have room to grow, obviously as a pass rusher, and just turning all that disruption into production.” (29:05) Jerry Jones: “Had we played a lick of defense last year, we would’ve had ourselves, I think, a real playoff run.” (37:20) 49ers sign WR Christian Kirk to 1 year, $6M contract (44:23) Texans revise RB David Montgomery’s contract (48:00) CB Darius Slay announces retirement after 13 seasons See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Our daily 4 Downs! Labaron Philon playing with a chip on his shoulder? The Auburn Tigers may have finally reached the end of their rope. It all started with the 72-62 loss to the Tennessee Volunteers that included a 20-0 second half run by Tennessee Basketball. The worst part of the day for Auburn Basketball may have occurred later Thursday night when the Oklahoma Sooners upset the Texas A&M Aggies 83-63. That win by Oklahoma Basketball has moved the Sooners in front of Auburn on many bracket projections. Now, Auburn must wait. Tyler's Viewing Menu presented by Michelson Laser Vision! PLUS, LT's Trash presented by Bud Light! SUBSCRIBE: @NextRoundLive - / @nextroundlive FOLLOW TNR ON RUMBLE: https://rumble.com/c/c-7759604 FOLLOW TNR ON SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/7zlofzLZht7dYxjNcBNpWN FOLLOW TNR ON APPLE PODCASTS: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-next-round/id1797862560 WEBSITE: https://nextroundlive.com/ MOBILE APP: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/the-next-round/id1580807480 SHOP THE NEXT ROUND STORE: https://nextround.store/ Like TNR on Facebook: / nextroundlive 267,216 Follow TNR on Twitter: / nextroundlive Follow TNR on Instagram: / nextroundlive Follow everyone from the show on Twitter: Jim Dunaway: / jimdunaway Ryan Brown: / ryanbrownlive Lance Taylor: / thelancetaylor Scott Forester: / scottforestertv Tyler Johns: /TylerJohnsTNR Sponsor the show: sales@nextroundlive.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices