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Hr 4 - A sneaky big day two draft need for the Titans + Athletes you don’t love…or hate

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Hr 3 - Mike Keith recaps the Vols spring game + Rory McIlroy’s unique Masters advantage

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Voice of the Vols Mike Keith recaps Vols spring game

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Hr 2 - Stoney Keeley scouts off ball linebackers + Off field concerns for Rueben Bain

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Football & Other F Words' Stoney Keeley scouts inside linebackers

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Hr 1 - Rory McIlroy repeats at The Masters + Vols spring game takeaways

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Coach and Jimmy Hyams provide a comprehensive review of the 2026 Tennessee Volunteers spring practice season. They center on the high-stakes quarterback competition between redshirt freshmen George McIntyre and Faizon Brandon, alongside a deep dive into the significant defensive overhaul under new coordinator Jim Knowles. With twelve new transfer additions joining the defensive unit, the discussion explores how these new faces are integrating into the system and what fans can expect from the team’s development as they look toward the fall.

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Welcome to another episode of Big Orange Sunday, your home for an in-depth review of the 2026 spring practice season. In this episode, host Doug Matthews is joined by Jimmy Hyams to break down the most critical storylines emerging from the Orange and White event. The discussion centers on the intense quarterback battle between redshirt freshmen George McIntyre and Faizon Brandon, as well as the significant defensive overhaul led by new coordinator Jim Knowles. We examine how twelve new transfer additions are shaping the roster and what these developments mean for the team’s trajectory heading into the fall.

The second half of the show provides a "football functional" look at the revamped secondary, the depth at the linebacker position, and the increased athleticism across the defensive line. Beyond the gridiron, we provide updates on the Tennessee baseball and basketball programs and discuss the impact of the new strength and conditioning program under Coach Owens. Whether you are tracking production logistics or looking for expert analysis on player development, this episode offers a comprehensive look at the current state of the program and what fans can expect in the coming months.

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We deep dive into college football, the impact of conference realignment, the NCAA tournament revenue, and the evolving role of coaching strategies. With insights from Tony Barnhart, it explores the future of college sports and the importance of organization and fundamentals.

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Tony Barnhart, Charles Davis, and Coach covers a range of sports-related topics, blending professional analysis with personal anecdotes about resilience and team spirit. They discuss Gary Woodland’s inspiring comeback to professional golf at the Masters after brain surgery, highlighting the intense psychological challenges he faces, such as PTSD-related fears while competing. The group also reminisces about the careers of legendary athletes like Hale Irwin and Doug Dickey, noting how skills from other sports, like Irwin’s background as a football safety, contributed to their success. A central theme emerges around the profound impact of being part of a team, as shared through Nick Saban’s concerns about life after coaching and Tony Barnhart’s moving story about eulogizing a former teammate, Al Cason. The discussion concludes with reflections on how sports foster lifelong bonds and teach essential life lessons about perseverance.

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