Join former UT Coach Doug Mathews as he recaps Saturday's game vs. NC State and looks ahead to Kent State.

Join former UT Coach Doug Mathews as he recaps Saturday's game vs. NC State and looks ahead to Kent State.

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Big Orange Sunday: 9-8-24

Coach is joined by Jimmy Hyams to discuss various updates in Tennessee sports.

Baseball


Stadium Renovation: Jimmy notes that the ongoing renovations at Lindsey Nelson Stadium are approximately 90% complete, and the stadium looks "fantastic."


Increased Capacity: Since Tony Vitello took over as head coach, the stadium's capacity has nearly doubled, growing from around 4,400 to 8,000.


Strong Performance: Tennessee's baseball team displayed a strong performance against Nichols, winning with a 12-2 run-rule in the seventh inning and another 10-0 victory.


Key Players: Transfer player Blaine Brown had an impressive series, hitting three home runs and achieving five RBIs.

Basketball


LSU Victory: Tennessee’s men's basketball team secured a 73-63 win against LSU.


Standout Performance:JP Estrella was a key player in the victory, contributing 16 points and nine rebounds.


Three-Point Shooting: The team struggled with three-pointers, with only two players successfully hitting them during the game.


Women's Team: The women's basketball team has experienced significant inconsistency, becoming the first ranked team to lose a game by over 40 points and then win the next by over 40 points.

Football


Joey Aguillar Eligibility: A local judge is currently considering arguments regarding Joey Aguillar's eligibility to play another season, with a ruling expected soon.


Spring Practice: Tennessee's spring football practice is scheduled to begin on March 16, with the spring game following on April 11.


Free Admission: Admission to the upcoming spring game will be free for fans.

Coach is joined by Jimmy Hyams to discuss various updates in Tennessee sports.
Baseball
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Stadium Renovation: Jimmy notes that the ongoing renovations at Lindsey Nelson Stadium are approximately 90% complete, and the stadium looks "fantastic."
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Increased Capacity: Since Tony Vitello took over as head coach, the stadium's capacity has nearly doubled, growing from around 4,400 to 8,000.
</li>
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Strong Performance: Tennessee's baseball team displayed a strong performance against Nichols, winning with a 12-2 run-rule in the seventh inning and another 10-0 victory.
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Key Players: Transfer player Blaine Brown had an impressive series, hitting three home runs and achieving five RBIs.
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Basketball
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LSU Victory: Tennessee&rsquo;s men's basketball team secured a 73-63 win against LSU.
</li>
<li>
Standout Performance: JP Estrella was a key player in the victory, contributing 16 points and nine rebounds.
</li>
<li>
Three-Point Shooting: The team struggled with three-pointers, with only two players successfully hitting them during the game.
</li>
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Women's Team: The women's basketball team has experienced significant inconsistency, becoming the first ranked team to lose a game by over 40 points and then win the next by over 40 points.
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</ul>
Football
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Joey Aguillar Eligibility: A local judge is currently considering arguments regarding Joey Aguillar's eligibility to play another season, with a ruling expected soon.
</li>
<li>
Spring Practice: Tennessee's spring football practice is scheduled to begin on March 16, with the spring game following on April 11.
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Free Admission: Admission to the upcoming spring game will be free for fans.
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BOS - Jimmy Hyams 02-15-26

Welcome to another episode of Big Orange Sunday The conversation today covers various aspects of Tennessee athletics, focusing on the upcoming spring practice for football, significant coaching changes, and the analysis of the football team's defensive and offensive strategies. It also touches on the kickoff of the baseball season and a recap of recent basketball games, including discussions on player performances and eligibility issues.

Welcome to another episode of Big Orange Sunday The conversation today covers various aspects of Tennessee athletics, focusing on the upcoming spring practice for football, significant coaching changes, and the analysis of the football team's defensive and offensive strategies. It also touches on the kickoff of the baseball season and a recap of recent basketball games, including discussions on player performances and eligibility issues.

Big Orange Sunday 2-15-26

In this episode of Big Orange Sunday, Coach Doug Matthews dives into the latest news on the University of Tennessee's football program. He discusses the upcoming court hearing for quarterback Joey Aguilar's eligibility and the potential impact on the team's quarterback situation. Doug also talks to immy Hyams about the Tennessee basketball team's recent game against Kentucky and the SEC standings. Additionally, he shares his thoughts on the importance of leadership in college athletics and the recent changes made to the football program, including the hiring of new strength and conditioning coaches.

In this episode of Big Orange Sunday, Coach Doug Matthews dives into the latest news on the University of Tennessee's football program. He discusses the upcoming court hearing for quarterback Joey Aguilar's eligibility and the potential impact on the team's quarterback situation. Doug also talks to immy Hyams about the Tennessee basketball team's recent game against Kentucky and the SEC standings. Additionally, he shares his thoughts on the importance of leadership in college athletics and the recent changes made to the football program, including the hiring of new strength and conditioning coaches.

BIG ORANGE SUNDAY 02-08-26

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