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BOS FULL

With campus recruiting for Vol Football taking front and center, Coach Doug Mathewsd discusses the massive wave of official and unofficial visits happening right now. We break down the state of Tennessee's incredible high school talent pool and analyze why the program has already extended nearly 20 scholarship offers to in-state 2026 recruits. Doug is then joined by Jimmy Hyams to cover everything happening across Tennessee athletics. With over 20 top-tier recruits on campus, Doug and Jimmy analyze the shifting dynamics of college football recruiting. They discuss the critical balance of securing top high school talent (especially from the Mid-State area) while strategically utilizing the transfer portal to build depth in the secondary and on the offensive line. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

BOH- Jimmy Hyams 06-14-26

Doug Matthews is joined by Jimmy Hyams to break down the biggest storylines dominating Tennessee athletics. From massive roster overhauls to eye-popping budget numbers, they cover it all. They dive deep into the changing philosophy of roster construction, debating whether traditional high school recruiting rankings even matter in the age of the immediate-impact transfer portal. Plus, they break down the high-stakes puzzle of maintaining quarterback depth, the strategic moves behind the Lady Vols' new-look roster under Kim Caldwell, and a staggering budget surge for Rick Barnes and the Men's Basketball program. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Mid-June Recruiting Surge, Transfer Portal Realities & Schedule Breakdown

With campus recruiting for Vol Football taking front and center, Coach Doug Mathews dives into the massive wave of official and unofficial visits happening right now. We break down the state of Tennessee's incredible high school talent pool and analyze why the program has already extended nearly 20 scholarship offers to in-state 2026 recruits. We also take a hard look at the shifting landscape of high school recruiting in the transfer portal era, how it impacts the secondary, and why proximity to home remains the number one factor for families. Plus, we analyze the Vols' favorable 12-game schedule and share some essential off-season advice for young football coaches trying to block out the noise. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Forklift Systems Football Saturday 6-13-26

In this episode, Coach Matthews welcomes in Todd Berry, former head coach and the former Executive Director of the American Football Coaches Association (AFCA). Todd discusses an his perspective on the modern era of college athletics including the legal battles, the Transfer Portal and NIL.  Then, an in depth look at why the SEC and Big Ten now rule the landscape of College Football, which teams in the SEC have the most difficult conference schedules, and more! See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

FSFS- TODD BERRY

The landscape of college football is shifting faster than ever, and making sense of the chaos requires insight from those who know the game from the inside out. In this episode, Coach Matthews sits down with Todd Berry, former head coach and the former Executive Director of the American Football Coaches Association (AFCA). With decades of experience on the sidelines and in the boardroom, Todd offers an unflinching look at the modern era of college athletics. From the legal battles setting new precedents to the "Wild West" of the Transfer Portal and NIL deals, this conversation tackles the tough questions facing the NCAA, conference commissioners, and coaches at every level. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.