Coach Mathews talks with the Tennessean's Jimmy Hyams about UT men's and women's basketball, the SEC Basketball Tournament and baseball and softball.

Coach Mathews talks with the Tennessean's Jimmy Hyams about UT men's and women's basketball, the SEC Basketball Tournament and baseball and softball.

Former University of Tennessee coordinator Doug Mathews brings you the latest news and analysis every weekend on 104-5 The Zone. Find the show LIVE every Sunday morning at 8 AM and check out the full podcast right here every weekend.

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Big Orange Sunday 3/9/25

Welcome to another high-stakes episode of Big Orange Sunday.

As spring practice kicks off on Rocky Top, the air is thick with anticipation—but is this Tennessee roster truly ready for the spotlight, or are we looking at a group that’s simply "young and unproven"? With a wave of transfer portal talent arriving, the clock is ticking: How quickly can this team gel before the SEC gauntlet begins?

In this deep-dive, Coach provides a masterclass in coaching psychology. We’re moving past the headlines to reveal the critical questions being asked behind closed doors.

Welcome to another high-stakes episode of Big Orange Sunday.
As spring practice kicks off on Rocky Top, the air is thick with anticipation&mdash;but is this Tennessee roster truly ready for the spotlight, or are we looking at a group that&rsquo;s simply "young and unproven"? With a wave of transfer portal talent arriving, the clock is ticking: How quickly can this team gel before the SEC gauntlet begins?
In this deep-dive, Coach provides a masterclass in coaching psychology. We&rsquo;re moving past the headlines to reveal the critical questions being asked behind closed doors.

BIG ORANGE SUNDAY 03-15-26

Coach is joined by Jimmy Hyams to break down the current state of Tennessee athletics as they head into a pivotal spring season. The conversation highlights the SEC basketball tournament's long-term future in Nashville and the mixed fortunes of the basketball programs, with the men's team seeking consistency for the NCAA tournament while the Lady Vols face their most challenging season in over fifty years. Transitioning to the gridiron, they discuss the upcoming football spring practice, focusing on a revamped defensive staff and the high-stakes competition to prepare inexperienced quarterbacks George MacIntyre and Bazon Brandon for the fall. Finally, the segment covers the dominance of the top-ranked softball team and the growing impact of the transfer portal across all spring sports

Coach is joined by Jimmy Hyams to break down the current state of Tennessee athletics as they head into a pivotal spring season. The conversation highlights the SEC basketball tournament's long-term future in Nashville and the mixed fortunes of the basketball programs, with the men's team seeking consistency for the NCAA tournament while the Lady Vols face their most challenging season in over fifty years. Transitioning to the gridiron, they discuss the upcoming football spring practice, focusing on a revamped defensive staff and the high-stakes competition to prepare inexperienced quarterbacks George MacIntyre and Bazon Brandon for the fall. Finally, the segment covers the dominance of the top-ranked softball team and the growing impact of the transfer portal across all spring sports

BOS - Jimmy Hyams 03-08-26

Welcome to another episode of Big Orange Sunday This episode features an in-depth discussion with Jimmy Hyams on Tennessee sports, college football playoff proposals, and spring sports updates. Gain insights into team strategies, transfer portal impacts, and upcoming tournaments.

 

Welcome to another episode of Big Orange Sunday This episode features an in-depth discussion with Jimmy Hyams on Tennessee sports, college football playoff proposals, and spring sports updates. Gain insights into team strategies, transfer portal impacts, and upcoming tournaments.
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Big Orange Sunday 3/9/25

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