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This edition of Stories from the Ridge features a livelyroundtable discussion hosted by Executive Athletic Director Kenny Sholl. He is joined by Senior Associate Athletic Director Jeff Romero and Communications Writer Mark Wiedmer '76 as they chatt about the latest TSSAA transfer rules, the success and challenges in the spring sports lineup, and the upcoming Spring Fling, the state athletic championships. This discussion was recorded May 19, 2025.
Hour 4 of April 22, 2025 Jacob Townsend and Bud talk about a proposal by multiple Tennessee legislators to get rid of the TSSAA. Then, it is time for birthdays!!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
This week on the PayneCast:Nico…TSSAA eliminates residence ruleThe Masters discussionCollege basketball championship gameWho has been the best college athletic program of the 21st century so far? Lennie Acuff to SamfordGordon Lee's perfect season ruined by a rain shortened gameRushmore of TV ShowsOverreactionBuy/SellJust one more thingBe sure you leave us a review and a rating. You can follow us on Spotify, Apple Podcast, YouTube, Facebook, & Instagram! Please send your comments, topics, and ideas to thepaynecast1@gmail.com.
Hour 2 of April 9, 2025 Jacob Townsend previews The Masters, talks about Bob Kesling and Johnny Bench being named the Co-Grand Marshals of the Food City 500, and another TSSAA rule change. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Stephen discusses the TSSAA eliminating the residence rule.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
This week on the PayneCast:TSSAA basketballMocs in the NITMarch Madness Final 4 picksCollege baseball recapAnother Georgia player driving arrest (When does Kirby get the blame?) Ryan's review on MLB the Show 25Rushmore of Iconic Plays/moments in SportsOverreaction Buy/Sell“Just one more thing”Be sure you leave us a review and a rating. You can follow us on Spotify, Apple Podcast, YouTube, Facebook, & Instagram! Please send your comments, topics, and ideas to thepaynecast1@gmail.com.
Episode 178 of The Hitstreak, a podcast where we talk about anything and everything! This week we are joined by TEDx Speaker, PGA Professional, Podcaster, and Author, Virgil Herring!Episode in a Glance:Check it out! In this episode, Virgil Herring shares his journey from being a golf professional to a renowned TEDx speaker and coach. He discusses the five non-negotiables for success, the impact of his TEDx talk, and the importance of resilience and adaptability in overcoming personal struggles. The conversation emphasizes the significance of a growth mindset and the championship process, encapsulated in the acronym 'G.E.T. A. P.E.A.R.' Herring's insights on navigating life's challenges and the power of networking provide valuable lessons for listeners. Virgil and I also delve into the emotional aspects of golf and business, emphasizing again the importance of resilience, preparation, and adaptability. We explore how competition with oneself can lead to personal growth and improvement. The episode also touches on the evolution of golf through technology and new formats, as well as a unique wine event Virgil hosts that fosters human connection and storytelling. We highlight the significance of building relationships and the joy of sharing experiences, ultimately encouraging listeners to strive for continuous improvement in their personal and professional lives.Key Points:- Touching people's hearts is crucial for leadership.- Life will hit you hard; resilience is key.- Your network is your net worth.- Adapting to change is essential for survival.- Emotional responses can hinder decision-making.- Every challenge is an opportunity for growth.- Preparation and adaptability are key to success.- Competing with oneself leads to personal growth.- Human connection is essential for fulfillment.- Engaging in fun activities can lead to better business relationships.- Continuous improvement is a lifelong journey.- There are no limits to how good one can be.About our guest: Virgil Herring is a PGA Professional whose coaching career has earned him numerous accolades, including being named INPGA Teacher of the Year in 2003 and 2015. He has coached two PGA Tour winners, six National Champions, and three players who reached #1 in the NCAA. In 2019, he led Ensworth to its first-ever TSSAA championship and has helped 138 junior golfers earn over $11 million in scholarships. A three-time best-selling author (The Golf Journal, Elevated, and Excavated), Virgil is also the host of two popular podcasts (Elevated and On The Virg). He is a former Golf Channel Academy coach and currently serves as a Golf Analyst for NewsChannel 5 WSMV-TV in Nashville. In August 2023, he was a featured speaker at TEDxOldHickory. Virgil is passionate about helping people achieve their goals—both on and off the course—through mentorship, coaching, and personal development.Follow and contact:Instagram: @virgil.herringvirgilherring.comSubscribe to Nick's top-rated podcast The Hitstreak on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/NickHiterFollow and Rate us on Spotify: https://spotify.com/NickHiterFollow and Rate us on Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/NickHiterFollow and Rate us on iHeartRadio: https://www.iheart.com/NickHiter
This week on the Paynecast:SEC Basketball tournamentSEC baseball opening weekendNCAA basketball tournament bracketTSSAA state basketballBaylor wrestling coach Rex Kendle steps downRushmore of songs with a color in the titleOverreaction Buy/Sell“Just one more thing”Be sure you leave us a review and a rating. You can follow us on Spotify, Apple Podcast, YouTube, Facebook, & Instagram! Please send your comments, topics, and ideas to thepaynecast1@gmail.com.
On today's show, Gary Parrish joins the show in-studio for the first hour to talk about Penny Hardaway's comments on PJ Haggerty about other teams already recruiting him for next season, what it will likely cost Memphis to keep Haggerty, why Chris and GP have faith that Memphis will be able to keep him, Cooper Flagg's situation at Duke, if he'd possibly come back, and more (3:00)Richard Wesley, Booby Feaster, reclassifying, the new TSSAA rule allowing kids to transfer now, and why this will have a negative effect on players and coaches (57:47)Tony Allen: The Grindfather and tonight's Grizzlies/Mavericks game (1:17:01)
Hour 3 of March 4, 2025 Jacob Townsend and Bud talk with studio sponsor, K.D. Bowen of Fanatics 101. Then, they talk about the TSSAA new proposal for transfers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Stephen discusses the TSSAA ruling on transfers.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
This week on the PayneCast:Cleveland's Piper Fowler and Signal's Ethan Uhorchuk make historyDalton, Heritage and Murray County girls are all in the quarterfinalsCollege baseball is off and runningIf you could own any sports franchise today, who would you own and why?Who is your favorite college football player of all time/most exciting to watch? Rushmore of Sports Video GamesOverreactionBuy/sell“Just one more thing”Be sure you leave us a review and a rating. You can follow us on Spotify, Apple Podcast, YouTube, Facebook, & Instagram! Please send your comments, topics, and ideas to thepaynecast1@gmail.com.
This week on the PayneCast:Super Bowl ReviewGHSA Baseball season is underwayState Wrestling ResultsSEC questionWhat book, TV or movie character is most like you and why?Rushmore of Athlete NicknamesOverreactionBuy/Sell“Just one more thing”Sam Floyd - New Ridgeland head softball coach - “Restricted to the Dugout”Be sure you leave us a review and a rating. You can follow us on Spotify, Apple Podcast, YouTube, Facebook, & Instagram! Please send your comments, topics, and ideas to thepaynecast1@gmail.com.
Hour 2 of February 6, 2025 Jacob Townsend and Bud talk about the TSSAA's decision on the transfer rule and college football thinking about implementing a rule about faking injuries. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Hour 3 of February 4, 2025 Jacob Townsend and Bud are joined by K.D. Bowen, owner of studio sponsor, Fanatics 101. Then, Jacob and Bud hit on what could happen today if the TSSAA vote to have a one-time transfer rule.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
This week on the PayneCast:- RMS Basketball NGAC Tournament Time- TSSAA State Duals- GHSA Area Traditionals- Super Bowl Preview- Which is worse? PEDs or the Astros scandal?- Torrez Finney's first UFC fight is April 5th- Rushmore of Game Shows and/or Board GamesBe sure you leave us a review and a rating. You can follow us on Spotify, Apple Podcast, YouTube, Facebook, & Instagram! Please send your comments, topics, and ideas to thepaynecast1@gmail.com.
Hour 3 of January 17, 2025 Jacob Townsend gives his take on Joel Klatt's idea for changing the College Football Playoff. He also talks to Muggs Smith to preview the Tri-Cities Winter Classic. Then, Jacob recaps the TSSAA changes to football playoff format. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jesse Smithey of 5Star Preps joins the program ahead of the first round of the TSSAA playoffs. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jesse Smithey of 5Star Preps joins the program ahead of the first round of the TSSAA playoffs. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jesse Smithey of 5Star Preps joins the program ahead of the first round of the TSSAA playoffs. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Greg and Coach Spears wrap up week 5 of TSSAA highschool football.
Coach and Greg wrap up week 4 of TSSAA football.
Ronnie Carter stoped by for a conversation with GP and coach Spears.
GP and Coach Spears wrap up week two of TSSAA high school football.
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The guys wrapped up week one of TSSAA highschool football.
In the first hour of the Chase and Big Joe Show, the guys discuss their question of the day. What do you miss most in your life? Later in the hour the guys answered some calls and texts around the question of the day. And Siegel high school athletic Director Greg Wyant joined the show. GREG was asked about the shortage of TSSAA refs in high school sports, specifically football on Friday nights. Greg also shared his excitement about high school football being back in full swing. Listen to hear more.
Siegel high school athletic Director Greg Wyant joined the show. GREG was asked about the shortage of TSSAA refs in high school sports, specifically football on Friday nights. Greg also shared his excitement about high school football being back in full swing. Listen to hear more.
This week on the PayneCast:- Final Chiefs weekend- 10th anniversary of 2014 State Title- TSSAA Spring Fling championships- SEC Baseball tournament- NCAA Baseball Regionals- Ronald Acuña injury- McCallie/Baylor football arms race- Buy/SellBe sure you leave us a review and a rating. You can follow us on Spotify, Apple Podcast, YouTube, Facebook, & Instagram! Please send your comments, topics, and ideas to thepaynecast1@gmail.com.
This week on the PayneCast:- McCallie/Baylor Elite 8- Lee's Season Ends - End of an Era- Scottie gets Arrested + PGA Championship- TSSAA baseball and softball playoffs- Tennessee wins SEC - AJ Russell returns- College Football Video Game Trailer- Torrez Finney - Contender Series - August 20 - Buy/Sell- Max Owens InterviewBe sure you leave us a review and a rating. You can follow us on Spotify, Apple Podcast, YouTube, Facebook, & Instagram! Please send your comments, topics, and ideas to thepaynecast1@gmail.com.
This week on the PayneCast:- Chiefs update- GHSA Playoffs - TSSAA Playoffs- SEC baseball updates- Max Owens - “High 5” scholarship winner- Buy/Sell- Mom InterviewsBe sure you leave us a review and a rating. You can follow us on Spotify, Apple Podcast, YouTube, Facebook, & Instagram! Please send your comments, topics, and ideas to thepaynecast1@gmail.com.
This week on the PayneCast:- Chiefs update- GHSA Playoffs - TSSAA Playoffs- SEC baseball updates- College Campus Chicanery- Torrez KO going viral- Buy/SellBe sure you leave us a review and a rating. You can follow us on Spotify, Apple Podcast, YouTube, Facebook, & Instagram! Please send your comments, topics, and ideas to thepaynecast1@gmail.com.
This week on the PayneCast:- Cole Tarvin wins BIG- Masters Trip Review- O.J. Simpson passes at 76- TSSAA transfer rule & boarding rules tabled to Fall- Softball State Championship Location Moved- Baylor hires Quinn McDowell, former Longwood assistant, as its new basketball coachBe sure you leave us a review and a rating. You can follow us on Spotify, Apple Podcast, YouTube, Facebook, & Instagram! Please send your comments, topics, and ideas to thepaynecast1@gmail.com.
This week on the PayneCast:- Knect is SEC POY- SEC Tournament- NCAA Tournament Bracket - 14-Team CFP vote- Coach Rankin to be inducted into national prep HOF- Greg is a “Karen” - HS Baseball- TikTok Ban- Buy/SellBe sure you leave us a review and a rating. You can follow us on Spotify, Apple Podcast, YouTube, Facebook, & Instagram! Please send your comments, topics, and ideas to thepaynecast1@gmail.com.
For more than two decades Mike had the best seat in the house for football games though he never sat.A must-listen for football fans, the longtime Director of Facilities for the Tennessee Department ofSafety and Homeland Security (no pressure there!) takes you inside game day of SEC rivalries. ThisMarine (Semper Fi!) addresses head on the scrutiny of making decisions in front of 100,000 fans.Listen, and you will never watch a college football game the same way again. AMONG THE TOPICS:Why there is no such thing as a “make up call”, Sideline Bloopers, Meeting Shaq, Why WinningWords are Important, Coach O's last game.
Episode 112 of The Hitstreak, a podcast where we talk about anything and everything! This week we are joined by Drew Maddux, author and EVP of Dufresne Spencer Group and Virgil Herring, TEDx speaker, PGA professional, author, and podcaster. Let us know in the comments what YOU want to hear about next!About our guests: Ever since he was 5 years old, Drew Maddux has seen images of his future. From a crayon drawing, to a mental image, Drew ensured he would do everything in his power to make what he saw for himself, a reality, no matter what. Whether it was learning a new skill, or honing his current abilities, Maddux knew that practice and outworking your competition would take him wherever he wanted in life. From a Vanderbilt Basketball Player, turned Author, turned Coach, to his current role as the EVP of People Development at DSG, Drew has always chosen people over profits. He sees himself not as a pastor or chaplain of DSG, but as a coach. Coach Drew offers a unique perspective on life and the character traits you will need if you want to elevate your life in every aspect. Life is a game and the more skilled we are the more confident we will be at attacking each day head on.Follow and contact: Instagram @drewmaddux45Website: coachdrewmaddux.com Virgil Herring is a PGA Professional whose career as a coach has blessed him to be named INPGA Teacher of the Year in 2003 and 2015, coach 2 PGA Tour winners, 6 National Champions, 3 players reaching #1 in the NCAA, coached Ensworth to its first ever TSSAA championship in 2019, and helped 138 junior golfers earn over $11,000,000 in scholarships. Virgil is a 3-time best selling author (The Golf Journal, Elevated, and Excavated) host of two podcast (Elevated and On The Virg) and is a former Golf Channel Academy coach and current Golf Analyst for Newschannel 5 WSMV-TV in Nashville. Virgil is driven to help people achieve their goals, whether it be on the course or off. Virgil was also a featured speaker for TEDxOldHickory in August of 2023. Follow and contact: Instagram @virgil.herringWebsite: virgilherring.com About Our Sponsors:Hitlab: We specialize in the creation, marketing, and promotion of Podcasts and other serial content. http://hitlabstudio.com/Team Hiter: Our mission is to protect our customers from financial hardship due to unforeseen illness or injury. Simply stated, we provide peace of mind in keeping the promise of financial protection afforded by our health coverages. https://teamhiter.com/RAC Financial has the integration of partner solutions that every business owner needs to be successful. They help make payment processing simple, secure, and reliable by using state-of-the-art tokenization standards that are required of all businesses. RAC Financial cares about you and your business, and they will do their very best to serve you. Your success is RAC Financial's success. They've processed
How many people can say they had a revelation to pursue a specific career? Not many, but Mark Reeves can, and it happened in a movie theater parking lot, of all places. In this episode, Mark shares how teaching led him to the TSSAA, what the TSSAA *really* is, and why you always need to be yourself. Plus, why you should attend the Blue Cross Bowl later this week! Mark is the Executive Director of the TSSAA. You can connect with him on LinkedIn here and you can find information about the upcoming Blue Cross Bowl here. My Morning Cup is hosted by Mike Costa of Costa Media Advisors and produced by Madison McCann. If you liked this episode, we think you'll also like: Roy Vaughn's Morning Cup (E08) Dalya Qualls White's Morning Cup (E14) Tim Morgan's Morning Cup (E24)
This week on the PayneCast:- McCallie/Baylor Week State Title Edition- Who gets into the MLB HOF?- Alabama wins on The Plains- CFB Playoff Scenarios- Grateful Gobbler Recap- Thanksgiving ReviewBe sure you leave us a review and a rating. You can follow us on Spotify, Apple Podcast, YouTube, Facebook, & Instagram! Please send your comments, topics, and ideas to thepaynecast1@gmail.com.
- TSSAA playoffs - Payton Rollins from South-Doyle girls basketball - Dernard Bertram from Austin-East
This week on the PayneCast:- TSSAA & GHSA Playoffs- Grateful Gobbler this Thursday- College Football Recap- McCallie vs. Baylor State Title Game is set!- Next Week's Guest RevealBe sure you leave us a review and a rating. You can follow us on Spotify, Apple Podcast, YouTube, Facebook, & Instagram! Please send your comments, topics, and ideas to thepaynecast1@gmail.com.
TSSAA Playoff Game of the Week - Liberty Creek Wolves at East Nashville Magnet Eagles 11 17 23
Jesse Smithey of 5 Star Preps joined the program to talk about Round 3 of the TSSAA football playoffs, high school hoops kicked off this week, and much more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jesse Smithey of 5 Star Preps joined the program to talk about Round 3 of the TSSAA football playoffs, high school hoops kicked off this week, and much more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
This week on the PayneCast:- Chilimauga - Interview with Chili Savant Dustin Bowers- Wedding Review with Ryan- TSSAA & GHSA Playoffs- College Football Recap- Who Invented Daylight Savings?Be sure you leave us a review and a rating. You can follow us on Spotify, Apple Podcast, YouTube, Facebook, & Instagram! Please send your comments, topics, and ideas to thepaynecast1@gmail.com.
This week on the PayneCast:- Stephen Hargis- Wedding Review- TSSAA & GHSA Playoffs- Ryan Rants - Heritage Softball Wins State- Rangers are World Series Champs- CFB RecapBe sure you leave us a review and a rating. You can follow us on Spotify, Apple Podcast, YouTube, Facebook, & Instagram! Please send your comments, topics, and ideas to thepaynecast1@gmail.com.
Chase Thomas is the Sports Renaissance Man, Atlanta Sports Guy & VFL. On today's program, Chase is joined by Bearden Bulldogs' head football coach Josh Jones to talk about his team's first-round playoff match-up with Dobyns-Bennett, how they match up with the Indians, Bradley Central loss to close the year, how the long winning streak came about, losing Mayweather for this week, Jayzon Thompson's emergence as a star running back, and much more.Host: Chase ThomasGuests: Josh JonesTo learn more about CT and the pod please go visit: https://chasethomaspodcast.comBy the way, this is a free, independent national sports podcast. To keep it that way, I'm going to need some help from you guys. If you're a fan of the pod and you haven't already, take a second right now and leave the show a 5-star rating and a review on Apple, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts. It really does help, and it's so quick and easy to do. Thanks, y'all!Keep up with Chase on social media:Follow me on Twitter: https://twitter.com/PodChaseThomasFollow me on Instagram: https://bit.ly/3kFHPDnFollow me on TikTok: https://bit.ly/3JdZ3RF'Like' me on Facebook: https://bit.ly/3ZmURo4 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
This week on the PayneCast:- High School Football Recap- TSSAA mid-season rule change on uniforms- CFB Recap- Why is storming the field so controversial now?- Aaron Rodgers injury - Stetson Bennett- MLB Updates- Least favorite song that most folks seem to like- Mexican government reveals “aliens”Be sure you leave us a review and a rating. You can follow us on Spotify, Apple Podcast, YouTube, Facebook, & Instagram! Please send your comments, topics, and ideas to thepaynecast1@gmail.com.
Conversation with former TSSAA executive director Ronnie Carter.
Week two of TSSAA football is in the books. Greg and Craig Ladd break it all down.
Episode 90 of The Hitstreak, a podcast where we talk about anything and everything! This week we are joined by PGA Professional, Podcaster, Author Virgil Herring Let us know in the comments what YOU want to hear about next!About our Guest: Virgil Herring is a PGA Professional whose career as a coach has blessed him to be named INPGA Teacher of the Year in 2003 and 2015, coach 2 PGA Tour winners, 6 National Champions, 3 players reaching #1 in the NCAA, coached Ensworth to its first ever TSSAA championship in 2019, and helped 138 junior golfers earn over $11,000,000 in scholarships. Virgil is a 3-time best selling author (The Golf Journal, Elevated, and Excavated) host of two podcast (Elevated and On The Virg) and is a former Golf Channel Academy coach and current Golf Analyst for Newschannel 5 WSMV-TV in Nashville. Virgil is driven to help people achieve their goals, whether it be on the course or off. Follow and contact: virgilherring.com Instagram: Instagram: @virgil.herring About Our Sponsor:RAC Financial has the integration of partner solutions that every business owner needs to be successful. They help make payment processing simple, secure, and reliable by using state-of-the-art tokenization standards that are required of all businesses. RAC Financial cares about you and your business, and they will do their very best to serve you. Your success is RAC Financial's success. They've processed over $3B annually in transactions in less than three years!Get a FREE RAC Financial Cost Savings Analysis for your business here: https://racsignup.com/?ref=nhiterSign Up To Be A RAC Financial Agent here: https://racsignup.com/agent-signup/Sign Up To Be A RAC Financial Affiliate here: https://racsignup.com/affiliate-signup/Learn more about RAC Financial in my interview with Cole Christian, COO of RAC Financial! • Episode 58: Simpl... 'The Hitstreak' Sponsored by RAC FinancialIntro Produced by Jim McCarthyShow Music Produced by Charles Henry & Ace YoungSpecial Thanks to the Hitlab Creative Team