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Former Tennessee football coach Phillip Fulmer joins the show to preview the 2026 Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame induction ceremony. Fulmer reflects on the incredible careers and legacies of several of his former players being honored, including the late sweep-running standout Reggie Cobb, dominant top-ten draft picks Antone Davis and Charles McCray, and future NFL Hall of Famer Jason Witten—famously recounting the story of how Witten was convinced to switch from defensive end to tight end. The discussion also touches upon softball phenom Monica Abbott’s induction, the tight-knit bond and impending reunion of former Volunteer offensive linemen in town for the event, and the remarkable growth of the Hall of Fame celebration over the years

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Coach catch-up with legendary former University of Tennessee head football coach Phillip Fulmer. And reporter Tony Barnhart, the conversation bridges the gap between past gridiron glories and the modern athletic landscape. The discussion transitions from reminiscing about historical rivalries to a candid critique of the current Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) system in college sports. The segment concludes with a heartfelt preview of the 2026 Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame induction ceremony, celebrating the athletic legends who have shaped the state's rich sports history.

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Coach sits down with longtime friend and broadcasting veteran Jim Bonds to track the massive evolution of sports media from the late 1970s to the modern era. Joined later by college football insider Tony Barnhart, the group breaks down how landmark legal shifts, broadcasting technological booms, and modern policies like the Transfer Portal and NIL have fundamentally rewritten the playbook for college athletics.

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Welcome to another episode of High School Sports Saturday with Tate Mathews! As the fall sports season quickly approaches, we have an absolutely packed lineup of interviews for you today.

Here is what we have on tap for this week's show:

• Coach Bruce Hatfield drops by to share the latest updates from the Tennessee Athletic Coaches Association.

• Coach Chris Keylon, the new head football coach at East Robertson, sits down with us to discuss his vision for his team's upcoming season.

• Patrick Whitlock, Williamson County's District Athletic Director, outlines an exciting professional development day tailored for local coaches.

• Tom Kreager, our go-to sports journalist, wraps things up with a fresh news update to give you a complete, comprehensive look at what is happening across the region's athletic landscape.

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Tate Is Joined By Tom Kreager of the Tennessean to dive into the latest Middle Tennessee high school football action, kicking things off with a recap of the Riverdale 7-on-7 tournament and a nod to the school's fresh Warner Athletic turf field. The guys highlight the Tennessee Titans' upcoming "car wash" media day at Nissan Stadium, a massive event designed to hype up the season by hosting over 60 local schools for interviews and photos. Kreager also breaks down Knoxville Catholic's self-imposed, one-year restrictive probation stemming from a recruiting violation, while acknowledging the unique challenges of playing in their highly competitive division. To wrap things up, they tease the highly anticipated 20th-anniversary drop of the "Dandy Dozen" list coming next week, setting the stage for an exciting high school football season ahead.

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The Best of The Buck Reising Show - Jeffrey Simmons Top 100 Ranking, Titans Breakout Candidates & Team USA's World Cup Flameout 

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Tate Is Joined By District Athletic Director Patrick Whitlock to discuss Williamson County's strategic focus as high school athletics return from the dead period. Their conversation highlights an upcoming professional development day designed to equip coaches with crucial off-the-field skills, featuring presentations on the TSSAA recruiting rule by Joe Blair and mental health and failure management by Ben Zobrist's nonprofit, Champion Forward. Whitlock also previews the highly anticipated WCS Media Day scheduled for July 25th at the Innovation Center, which will provide all nine high school football programs, alongside volleyball and girls' soccer teams, a professional platform to engage with local media ahead of the rapidly approaching fall season.

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Tate Is Joined By  Chris Keylon, the newly appointed head football coach for the East Robertson Indians. Throughout the segment, Coach Keylon details his journey back to his Middle Tennessee roots following coaching stints at Pine Richland in Pennsylvania and Harrison High School in Arkansas. He outlines his core vision for the team's identity, emphasizing a commitment to fielding the toughest, most physical roster—a coaching philosophy heavily inspired by his college roommate, Coach Walt Wells. While maintaining this aggressive, downhill approach, Keylon also plans to introduce a more active passing game to capitalize on the talents of Chason, the team's returning Mr. Football finalist quarterback. As they prepare for a challenging season, the coach expresses enthusiasm for their upcoming scrimmages against Gordonsville, White House, and Greenbrier, which will serve as an initial test of their newly installed physical style.

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Tate Is Joined By Bruce Hatfield to discuss the Tennessee Athletic Coaches Association (TACA) and its extensive benefits for educators across all sports. Following personal shoutouts to his family and fellow coach Dan "Pops" Winfrey, Hatfield highlights how TACA supports its members through initiatives like a $2 million classroom and field insurance policy, free admission to T W S S A A state championship games, student-athlete scholarships, and assistant coach awards. Hatfield also details the organization's history since its founding in 1983 by Coach Cartwright, its affordable membership fees of $52 for individuals or $45 for groups of 15 or more, and the highly anticipated East-West All-Star Classic football game held in Clarksville. The segment concludes with excitement over the All-Star event's return to the DoubleTree Hotel and a heartfelt "Commando pride" shoutout to their mutual friends, Janice "Yaya" and George Welch.

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3HL - 7-10-26 - Hour 3 - Stoney Keeley from Football & Other F-Words joins the show to break down what he has seen from Robert Saleh defenses and what expectations we should have for the Titans in 2026.

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