Những podcast Tennessean Sports hay nhất (2024)

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Sukkot Day 4: Solomon prayed for Gentiles? Sacrificial bulls countdown 13:37

12h ago13:37

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Looking back at biblical history, we find some interesting information about the prayer Solomon prayed when he dedicated the Temple in Jerusalem around 960 BCE and a countdown of bulls when God told Moses to offer sacrifices on this holiday back in Bible days. Support the show Thanks for listening. Please share the pod with your mates, and feel fre…

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Sukkot Day 3: Turn, turn, turn, Kanye, and a lulav and etrog 18:59

1d ago18:59

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The symbols of the holiday are always instructive and the reading of the Bible's depressing book Ecclesiastes is a great way to ponder what the Almighty wants us to take away. Originally recorded in my sukkah in 5783. Support the show Thanks for listening. Please share the pod with your mates, and feel free to comment right here! Write to Bob on hi…

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Sukkot Day 2: Futility and impermanence. Trivial Pursuits. 18:22

3d ago18:22

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From inside my sukkah, I read chapter 2 of Ecclesiastes and share some thoughts with motorcycles and noisy minas joining the chorus. The YouTube video is here: https://youtu.be/71A08FA47rg What do you think about all this? Share your thoughts here or in an email. Support the show Thanks for listening. Please share the pod with your mates, and feel …

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Sukkot Day 1: What does it mean to 'ponder?' 16:29

3d ago16:29

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From inside my sukkah in Sydney's north shore, a lesson from Ecclesiastes and the notion of re-minding on this Festival of Tabernacles. First of 8 episodes in Season 6, a special daily mini-series. The video version of this episode is on YouTube if you'd rather watch and listen together. Click this link: https://youtu.be/v7qyNCzibCU Support the sho…

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Is Tennessee football facing playoff elimination game against Alabama? 34:11

5d ago34:11

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With half the SEC battling for College Football Playoff spots, Tennessee and Alabama face a potential elimination game on the Third Saturday in October.On today's episode, hosts Adam Sparks and John Adams set the stakes for Saturday’s rivalry between the Vols and Crimson Tide.Tennessee’s defense is hot, but its offense is ice cold. That combination…

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Here’s what is wrong with Tennessee offense and why it matters vs Florida 46:14

11d ago46:14

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Does Tennessee’s offense have a seasonal cold or an incurable disease? Either way, the Big Orange looked very pale in a dreadful 19-14 loss at Arkansas.Nico Iamaleava looked bad. His offensive line looked worse. And coaches didn’t seem to have a solution for their struggles.On today's episode, hosts Adam Sparks and John Adams are going to try to di…

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How Tim Banks turned Tennessee football fans from critics to staunch supporters 41:20

18d ago41:20

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After three years of Tennessee fans wanting to run Tim Banks out of town, he’s got the No. 1 defense in college football.Bởi USA TODAY NETWORK - Tennessee

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Why we're taking Tennessee football seriously as a national championship contender 28:07

24d ago28:07

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Tennessee football played like a complete team against Oklahoma. Was it Josh Heupel's most impressive victory as Tennessee's coach? No. But, more so than any other game, it showed that the Vols can win with defense. And wins like that will be needed as Tennessee aims to advance from being a good program to becoming a national championship contender…

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Why Tennessee vs. Oklahoma is bigger for Brent Venables than Josh Heupel 38:36

1M ago38:36

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Tennessee football roars, and its ticket prices soar. First up, the roaring. Tennessee will play a pivotal game at Oklahoma on Saturday in the Sooners’ first SEC game, while Josh Heupel returns to Norman after a celebrated Sooners career. On today’s episode, hosts Blake Toppmeyer, Adam Sparks and John Adams examine the Vols’ clash with Oklahoma bef…

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Can't get no respect: Why Tennessee football still gets snubbed in rankings 34:45

1M ago34:45

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Where's the love for Tennessee after the Vols smashed North Carolina State 51-10? Weren't the Wolfpack supposed to be a quality opponent? The Vols made them look like mincemeat. So, explain how Tennessee lags behind at No. 9 in the US LBM coaches poll and No. 7 in the AP poll. On today's episode, hosts Blake Toppmeyer, Adam Sparks and John Adams un…

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Identity... what do you identify as? 18:01

1M ago18:01

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In this episode, Bob takes us on a journey of other people's journeys related to how they identify and asks "What is your identity?" Maybe the Bible can help us find our own if that's possible. Historical marker of the week includes the guillotine death sentence in France, the invention of the sewing machine, the first black African Olympic gold me…

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Rob Wilds, Texan, Tennessean, actor, teacher, hopeful man 19:39

1M ago19:39

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My long-time friend Rob grew up in Temple, Texas, but has lived in Arkansas, California, and the last 3 decades in Nashville. He's a professor and an actor by profession, and has a lot of good stories to tell. His IMDB info is here: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm5097095/ Historical marker of the week include Henry Hudson, the Viking 2, Frank Capra, a…

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We're talking Vols' Nico Iamaleava as 'Heismanaleava,' but are we overreacting? 24:35

2M ago24:35

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Season-opening performances don't get much better than that. It's Nico's time, and Tennessee Vols fans are rejoicing. Iamaleava checked all the boxes in Tennessee's win against Chattanooga. He's the real deal. Call him 'Heismanaleava?' Maybe we're jumping the gun on that one. Just by a smidge. On today's episode, hosts Blake Toppmeyer, John Adams a…

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Why it's College Football Playoff or bust for Tennessee Vols. And 9-3 won't cut it 29:38

2M ago29:38

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Preseason projections of Tennessee's 2024 record tend to come down to two options: 10-2 or 9-3. That might not sound like much difference, but in the 12-team College Football Playoff era, it's probably the difference between making the playoff or not. Vols fans have their sights set on making the playoff in Josh Heupel's fourth season. Tennessee dr…

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Josh Gaddis on Finding Grace, a new book now available! 18:01

2M ago18:01

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In the heart of Alabama, Ethan Cooper's life appears idyllic: a devoted family, a thriving career, and a daughter he cherishes. Yet beneath this veneer of perfection, Ethan conceals a secret that threatens to destroy everything he holds dear. As he grapples with the challenges of fatherhood, his own identity crisis, and the burden of societal expec…

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Three burning questions as Tennessee football winds down preseason practice 34:13

2M ago34:13

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Preseason practice offers a glimpse at depth chart strengths and weaknesses. We're left with some questions. One player we're not questioning: Nico Iamaleava. The buzz around Tennessee's redshirt freshman quarterback is reminiscent of the hype surrounding Peyton Manning, Heath Shuler and Condredge Holloway. Iamaleava is worthy of that hype. Some ot…

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What I did on my summer vacation 18:01

2M ago18:01

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Every year as school began, it seemed that each of my primary school teachers would have us write a paragraph or an essay about our summer's activities. As August finishes and school in most of the US has reconvened, this seemed a good time to reflect on my adventures the last few months. Historical markers include astronomy, Bulgaria and Hungary, …

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What Tennessee football's branding deal with Pilot Corporation means for Neyland Stadium 33:12

2M ago33:12

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Tennessee football and Pilot Corporation are in business together, and but their deal won't alter the name of Neyland Stadium. UT and the Knoxville-headquartered fuel supplier announced a landmark deal this week that will put the Pilot name on Shields-Watkins Field and Pilot branding throughout the stadium. But, importantly, UT and Pilot agree that…

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A Jew from NYC finds eternal peace in an unusual place. MICHELLE BEADLE. 18:11

2M ago18:11

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Cornell University student Michelle Lissner finds a way out of her struggles as someone walks with her through all the storms of life. Her story is compelling. Her grandchildren are beautiful. Fill in her story in this 18-minute episode. Follow her on Facebook, email at michelleb@cjfm.org or write her at PO Box 165, North Haven, CT 06473-0165. Hist…

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What Josh Heupel's recruiting hot streak means for Tennessee football 33:38

2M ago33:38

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Can we put to bed the narrative that Josh Heupel is an average recruiter? That was one of the knocks on Heupel when Tennessee hired him in 2021. Since then, though, he’s been a steady recruiter – NIL helps – and he’s assembling his best class ever. The Vols are on a recruiting hot streak. Their 2025 recruiting class is positioned for a top-10 natio…

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Daniah Greenberg, Part 2 (of 2) and how to survive when your husband passes 18:01

3M ago18:01

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Meet Daniah Greenberg again. She is the front person for the TLV Bible Society, which actually hired 30 Ph.D. scholars to translate the Bible again in a Jewish perspective. The results are astronomical with over 600,000 downloads in less than a few years. Reach her at the website of the TLVBibleSociety.org or on her Facebook page. Historical marker…

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A most unusual trip to cover Todd Helton's Hall of Fame induction via plane, train, automobile 28:55

3M ago28:55

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Todd Helton earned induction to the National Baseball Hall of Fame, and Knox News literally traveled by plane, train and automobile to cover the ceremony. The IT outages stranded reporter Mike Wilson in New York, so he kicked it old school and traveled by Amtrak to Upstate New York. There, in the idyllic town of Cooperstown, Helton earned his enshr…

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Meet Daniah Greenberg from New York City... what a story! Season 5's first guest 18:01

3M ago18:01

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This little lady who was born in Bellevue Hospital, not known for pregnancy and sensibilities, has emerged along with her husband and three adult children into a limelight in messianic circles. Prison-born, and prison born-again, you will value her stories, and maybe even be challenged yourself. Historical markers of the week include Otto Von Bisma…

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Why Paul Finebaum is all in on Tennessee football – but we aren't quite there 37:18

3M ago37:18

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Paul Finebaum's optimism grows for Tennessee football. The SEC Network's opinion king emerged from SEC media days feeling more bullish about the Vols' playoff chances and their place within the conference pecking order. Is that sunny outlook warranted? On today's episode, hosts Blake Toppmeyer and Adam Sparks re-evaluate Tennessee's playoff prospec…

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Bob Mendelsohn speaking about Pure Evil... or at least 'purity' 16:29

3M ago16:29

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What is purity and how shall a person get hold of that anyway? Season 5 begins now, and will go through the end of the calendar year 2024. Historical marker of the week includes invasions and citizenships and voting rights as well as the Jewish mother of the Salvation Army! Support the show Thanks for listening. Please share the pod with your mates…

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Greg McElroy hypes Nico Iamaleava’s Heisman Trophy campaign. Is Tennessee quarterback deserving? 34:37

3M ago34:37

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Tennessee didn’t select Nico Iamaleava to be among its contingent at SEC media days, but that did little to contain the hype for the Vols’ ballyhooed redshirt freshman quarterback. The Nico train is out of the station, and ESPN’s Greg McElroy jumped into the conductor’s seat this week when he predicted Iamaleava will be a Heisman Trophy finalist. T…

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Why Tennessee football should brace for disrespect at SEC media days 28:09

3M ago28:09

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Should Tennessee expect a dose of disrespect when the media who cover the SEC vote next week to predict the conference's standings? Probably a hint of it, at least. Like the Vols, programs like Alabama and LSU offer a mixture of strengths and lingering questions, but Tennessee might struggle to keep up with those programs in the vote. History sways…

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Which Tennessee team will be next to win national title? Why Vols basketball is best bet 27:15

4M ago27:15

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With one beard – and a lot of victories – Tony Vitello won the hearts of Vols fans. Now, Tennessee baseball rules the sport, for the first time ever. Tennessee's championship drought is over. When the Vols beat Texas A&M 6-5 in Game 3 of the College World Series finals on June 24, it marked Tennessee's first national championship in any sport since…

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Tennessee baseball remains College World Series favorite, but which teams are top threats? 24:17

4M ago24:17

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Tennessee baseball enjoys prime positioning to reach the College World Series finals. The Vols' epic rally against Florida State in their first game in Omaha will go down as the one of the top moments in program history. Will it also be the moment that unlocked the path to win the program's first-ever national championship? On today's episode, host…

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Why Tony Vitello ranted about Tennessee baseball's success and a College World Series preview 30:06

4M ago30:06

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How to define success? And what are some good vacation destinations in Mexico? Tony Vitello has answers to these questions. He also has another College World Series team on his hands. Tennessee’s baseball coach uncorked a lengthy rant after his Vols advanced to the CWS, during which he literally quoted the definition of success from the dictionary.…

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Why Tennessee baseball is equipped to win a national championship – for real this time 26:03

5M ago26:03

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Tennessee baseball has been here before. Tony Vitello’s success is not new. He’s made winning the expectation. In previous seasons, though, talented Vols teams fizzled before the championship. That doesn’t mean this team will. In fact, these Vols are a deserving frontrunner to win the national championship. Their path will continue with an NCAA sup…

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How Josh Heupel, Tennessee football avoid NCAA's transfer 'epidemic' 30:18

5M ago30:18

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Transfers are a reality of college football in 2024, but Tennessee loses fewer players than most. Even better, the Vols very rarely lose top performers. Tennessee bid farewell to 15 transfers this offseason, three of whom were walk-ons. That's the fewest number of transfer departures for any SEC team. By comparison, Alabama lost 39 players to the p…

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Kim Caldwell's Lady Vols aren't ready for UConn – yet. Can she change that? 31:41

5M ago31:41

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Part of coaching the Lady Vols means testing yourself against the nation's best opponents. Kim Caldwell will experience that in her first season at Tennessee. The Lady Vols will host UConn next season, a restoration of a rivalry that went on a one-year hiatus last season. There was a time when this rivalry of blue bloods and clash of Pat Summitt an…

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Dinah Sered on our Brain and Languages, on Israel and hope, and Music 18:04

5M ago18:04

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Dinah and her husband met in the 1990s in the New York City area, got married, and after living in Israel for 12 years, returned a few years ago. She has studied TCK (Third Culture Kids) and learns daily about that, about mentoring, about music and how our brain and our temporal lobe especially are affected when we try to find a word! She has hope …

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Why Josh Heupel does (or doesn't) need to produce more NFL Draft picks at Tennessee 30:40

6M ago30:40

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Three Tennessee football players were selected in the NFL Draft last week. Cause for celebration, or concern? The four qualifying teams for last season’s College Football Playoff combined for 44 draft picks. That suggests that if Tennessee wants to go from competitive program to national championship program under Josh Heupel, he needs to start pro…

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Will Ponsonby of Hobart, Tasmania and Off Court Sports 18:04

6M ago18:04

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Meet Will Ponsonby who is by trade both an electrical engineer and a former badminton champion in Hobart and the state of Tasmania in Australia. He also runs Off Court Sports (221 Liverpool Street, Hobart) where you can find all the gear for your favourite sports, even if it's not pickleball! Historical markers of the week include Adolph Hitler, JJ…

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Dr Gerry Smith, how to get along with 'the other' 18:04

6M ago18:04

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Gerry is a lecturer in sociology and in the school of religion at University of Sydney and also at University of Tasmania. She has a lot to say and Bob also shares his views about text-based religion. It's Passover week; the Bible verse is a hit. This episode is actually part 2 of 2, concluding the episode we began last week. Historical markers of …

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Dr Gerry Smith, lecturer in sociology at University of Sydney on the interfaith movement 18:04

6M ago18:04

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Gerry Smith is originally from Sydney and spends half the year lecturing there and in Hobart, Tasmania on religion, on religious movements, and especially with a bent on the sociology of religion. She has a lot to say about young people and inclusion, about key challenges to those involved in interfaith activity (or non activity), and this is only …

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6 burning Tennessee football questions after spring game, as transfer portal opens 38:02

6M ago38:02

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Tennessee football can rest easy about its starting quarterback situation. Not only is Nico Iamaleava the starter, he's a star in the making. Iamaleava's tidy performance in Saturday's spring game reiterated that all is well with Tennessee's QB1. Elsewhere on the roster, it's more of a mixed situation. The Vols face areas they could solidify enteri…

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Grading Lady Vols' hire of Kim Caldwell: Not an 'A,' but passing grade 37:38

6M ago37:38

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The Lady Vols are all in on Kim Caldwell's upside. Tennessee athletic director Danny White didn't want to miss the boat on Caldwell or delay hiring a coach whose career is on an upward trajectory. Two years ago, Caldwell led Division II Glenville State to its first national championship. This season, her first as a Division I coach, she took Marsha…

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Who should Lady Vols hire? Here are 6 swing-big options, plus a fallback plan 42:38

7M ago42:38

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Danny White faces a big decision – his biggest decision, in fact, since he hired Josh Heupel in 2021. White is conducting a Lady Vols coaching search that will reshape the direction of the program. Kellie Harper maintained the program as an NCAA Tournament regular, but she repeatedly peaked in the Sweet 16, and the Lady Vols were eliminated in the …

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Resurrection... what does that mean? With Bob Mendelsohn 18:01

7M ago18:01

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The concept did not originate in the Christian world, it's Jewish! The prophets of Elijah and Elisha raised people from the dead, and it's recorded in our Holy Scriptures. So it's not a surprise that the Jewish believers in Yeshua also saw that as part of our proper theological view. Certainly the Orthodox Jewish world today still holds to that tho…

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Tennessee basketball to Final Four? Maybe, but here's a case for Purdue or Creighton 27:11

7M ago27:11

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Rick Barnes and the Sweet 16 go hand and hand. The Vols are back among the NCAA Tournament’s final 16 teams standing in March Madness for the second straight year and the third time during Barnes’ tenure. But, this round of March Madness remains a familiar pitfall for Tennessee, which has never made a Final Four. Barnes’ lone Final Four appearance …

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How far will Tennessee basketball go in March Madness? Our experts picks are in 26:45

7M ago26:45

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Tennessee’s early SEC Tournament exit cost the Vols a likely No. 1 NCAA seed. The silver lining: Tennessee won’t have to meet No. 1 overall seed UConn in the NCAA Tournament until the national championship. Also good news: Rick Barnes possesses his best team in a handful of years. But, Tennessee’s NCAA Tournament history remains an elephant in the …

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Why winning SEC Tournament does (and doesn't) matter to Tennessee basketball 20:34

7M ago20:34

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More than a trophy is at stake when the Tennessee basketball team takes the floor at the SEC Tournament in Nashville this week. A No. 1 seed could be on the line for the Vols (24-7). Some bracket experts are projecting Tennessee as a No. 1 seed for the NCAA Tournament, but such outlooks are subject to fluctuation. If the Vols bow out early in the c…

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4 Tennessee football storylines to monitor during Vols' spring practice 28:49

8M ago28:49

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We're talking about practice. Spring practice. Tennessee will begin spring workouts on March 18. Let the Nico Iamaleava era take hold. Iamaleava's performance in his first career start, a bowl victory against Iowa, has Vols fans feeling optimistic about the 2024 season. The quarterback position being in capable hands could put Tennessee on a path t…

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Swoon theory, Jewish hoax and a resurrection 18:00

8M ago18:00

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Bob speaks in answering two questions, one from a Jewish doctor over coffee and the other from a Christian man about three days and three nights and the apparent contradiction in the Word. How to solve those? Historical marker includes the UN taking over Gaza, Marcus Aurelius and Bloody Sunday. Support the show Thanks for listening. Please share th…

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What's the most important game on Tennessee football schedule? You can probably guess 34:34

8M ago34:34

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Perhaps it goes without saying. We’ll say it anyway. The Third Saturday in October will be the most important game on Tennessee’s 2024 schedule. Oh, sure, we realize the importance of a few other games. When the Vols face Georgia in mid-November, Kirby Smart’s Bulldogs may well be ranked No. 1. Tennessee’s September date at Oklahoma, Josh Heupel’s …

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Why Tennessee basketball is built for March Madness. Hint: Dalton Knecht 24:28

8M ago24:28

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Is this finally the year Tennessee basketball makes a Final Four? We've wondered that about previous Rick Barnes teams, but Barnes has never advanced past the Sweet 16 with the Vols. That history suggests that Tennessee, despite its No. 5 national ranking and 20-6 record, is just teasing a hungry fan base before another postseason disappointment. B…

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How Tennessee football can use NCAA investigation as a recruiting pitch 32:09

8M ago32:09

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Maybe this is the NCAA’s way of doing Tennessee a favor. UT officials have decried the NCAA’s latest investigation into the Tennessee Vols, but if you think about it, the Vols can use this to their advantage. Tennessee’s response to this investigation can be loosely summarized as: Rules? What rules? Let’s make some deals. Sounds like a start to a r…

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