Power-T Talk

There is nothing better than hearing the sounds of baseball knowing Spring is right around the corner. The BaseVols are back and after a fast start to the season, Power-T Talk breaks down the 2026 BaseVols and what the season holds!
 
0:00- Introduction...Baseball Is Back!6:38- Will Josh Elander bring something different to Tennessee baseball?17:06- Offense Preview...there will still be fireworks but maybe not as extravagant30:00- How does the weekend rotation stack up to past Tennessee teams40:00- Could this bullpen be better than last year's?45:25- Looking for impact freshman in 202650:51- The best thing and most concerning team about Tennessee Baseball this year58:19- Define a successful season for the BaseVols1:05:24- Basketball check-in...slow progress

Power-T Talk has another episode, this team featuring deep talk about the Kentucky loss and the impact of those two losses on the season. We do a Super Bowl 60 review with deep praise for Mike Macdonald and the turnaround he led. Then we do quick baseball talk with a preview of the weekend rotation as the BaseVols get into gear. 
 
0:00- Introduction0:51- The brutal loss to Kentucky7:16- Barnes mismanagement of the game24:33- What have the two Kentucky losses cost Tennessee? Plus Nate Ament sizzling37:18- Super Bowl 60 Review: Mike MacDonald's genius49:43- Where does the Russell Wilson trade rank all-time?53:57- Tennessee baseball announces weekend rotation...what should we look for weekend #1?59:13- Frank Anderson's departure and the impact on the pitching staff1:06:53- Quick thoughts on North Dakota state to FBS

As the calendar turns to February, the frenzy of college basketball is in full swing. We talk if the BasketVols have finally turned the corner. Speaking of frenzy, Tennessee awaits an official court decision on Joey Aguilar's eligibility in 2026, and if it's actually a good thing for Tennessee (and college sports). Finally, Super Bowl talk between the Seahawks and Patriots. 
 
0:00- Introduction0:55- Has the basketball team turned the corner?11:24- Tennessee's chances to win the SEC17:33- Joey Aguilar and the additional year...does it make sense for Tennessee?25:30- Aguilar coming back maybe not that fun!33:53- The new era makes college sports less fun (story at 11)39:49- Would college sports ever consider...trades? A minor league program?50:02- Super Bowl 60 Preview1:00:06- Favorite Super Bowl Memory

Power-T Talk is back to discuss the current happenings in Tennessee athletics and college sports. We discuss the last two SEC road wins for the Tennessee basketball team. We see how much iron sharpens iron as Tennessee Football hired Derek Owings to oversee their strength and conditioning program in football. We discuss the absurdity of Charles Bediako returning to Alabama and the state of college sports. Plus, a quick NFL look ahead to Super Bowl 60!

Power-T Talk is back for episode 2 of the 2026 year! We discuss the basketball team through 5 SEC games, what Tennessee has done in the transfer portal and what we can learn from Indiana & Miami being in the national title game!
0:00- Introduction0:49- Basketball check-in...WHAT'S WRONG8:52- Roster construction issues12:56- Can Tennessee turn it around20:51- Nate Ament Discussion33:31- What is Tennessee's basketbll current ceiling36:55- Tennessee Football and the Transfer Portal42:33- Projected starters (as of right now) on defense58:13- Projected starters (as of right now) on offense1:06:12-What is the freaking plan at QB?1:19:15- National Title Game Thoughts

Welcome to Power-T Talk, Year 2026! We are back and discussing the world of college football as we delve into the playoffs and the silly season that is the transfer portal. First, we discuss the current landscape of college football; how legitimate is a national title in 2026? And what era produced the "most legitimate" titles? In reviewing the Music City Bowl, what our the main takeaways from Tennessee's loss? Tennessee announced their defensive staff, we give a quick synopsis of the new coaches on that side of the bowl. Looking at the transfer portal and what Tennessee has lost...but also which transfer out bothered us the most. Then we review the upcoming five days of playoff games and give (unserious) predictions!
0:00- Introduction0:27- Daniel's New Year Diatribe...The legitimacy of college football champions8:48- The NFL-ization of college football14:07- The Portal "Market" & future development of players19:25- Would a college football head coaching job even be fun?24:27- Initial Music City Bowl Game Thoughts27:41- The snap counts made zero sense defensively34:48- How being unable to stop the run ruins everything38:41- Defensive staff overhaul45:13- Addition by subtraction on the defensive line50:39- Who has Tennessee lost in the portal so far54:18- Why Lance Heard leaving sucks1:05:58- Playoff conversation (NCAA & NFL!)

Power-T Talk brings the final Carol of the Bells in 2025! We will return the first week of January, but first we must go over what we have on Santa's list! We look into tidings of comfort and joy that bowl season brings and if is has the same Christmas Spirit it used to. We look to see what underclassmen could be promoted to important elves on defense in the bowl game against Illinois. Mike Matthews was on the sleigh team in 2025, but could he become the head reindeer with a breakout bowl game for Tennessee's offense? As Illinois looks to grinch away a victory from Tennessee, we preview what gifts Bret Bielema's team could bring to the Music City Bowl. Peyton Lewis is hitting the transfer portal but is it worth having a Blue Christmas about it? We unwrap what the playoff games brought us over the weekend and predict which teams not will not have themselves a merry little christmas time with the Quarterfinals upcoming. 
 
Merry Christmas & Happy Holidays!
 
0:00- Introduction0:49- What does bowl season mean in 2025?5:21- How important is the bowl season for the underclassmen on defense?9:10- Who are we looking for on offense?16:36- What does Illinois bring to the table as a team?25:39- Any concern about Peyton Lewis in the transfer portal?31:25- Will we see any changeup at QB for the bowl game?37:00- Does Tennessee win?39:51- Playoff talk...Most surprising thing from the weekend?43:40- New Year's Playoff Predictions46:02- Merry Christmas & Happy Holidays from Power-T Talk!

Welcome back to Power-T Talk! This week, we shift the focus to the hardwood and go over the Tennessee Basketball team's first 11 days. We look at the positives and negatives and what we are looking forward to as we inch closer to conference play. Then we go over our favorite plays for the 2025 football season and what holiday cheer it brought us. We have a fun little game and do a holiday wish list for the football team in 2026. Then we go over the departures so far for Tennessee and the impact it will have on the program.
 
0:00- Introduction0:49- BasketVols Update: Not a disaster!4:37- Any true concern about the three game losing streak?12:37- The lack of outside shooting18:16- What do the advanced numbers say about the offense?22:53- Is there a Nate Ament problem?29:12- Our favorites plays from the football season37:08- Tennessee Football Holiday Wish List53:42- Looking at Tennessee's current departures1:05:02- Ending

Power-T Talk continues to chug through the college football lull with big news and a big change at defensive coordinator. Daniel and Zack break down Tim Banks' firing and review his tenure at Tennessee. With the quick decision to go with veteran Jim Knowles, we break down how the scheme can bring success to Tennessee's defense and how accomplished Jim Knowles' resume is. Joey Aguilar is suing to get one more year of college football, but is this actually good for Tennessee in the long-term? The college playoff committee loves to cause a stir; we break down the fallout of Notre Dame's meltdown and initial playoff thoughts. Plus, we Around The NCAA and continue to ride Moore coaching carousel news.
 
0:00- Introduction...Make College Football Again5:01- Tennessee makes a major move and let's Tim Banks go16:17- Were we surprised Tennessee went with Knowles?20:20- Reviewing Jim Knowles' resume26:09- Breaking down what Knowles likes to do defensively35:54- The potential impact of Joey Aguilar getting 2026 eligibility55:11- Notre Dame's hissy fit1:06:53- Intial playoff thoughts1:16:45- More rides on the coaching carousel/Sherrone Moore out at Michigan1:32:41- Ending

Remember, remember, the 29th of November. After the last four years of dominating the in-state rivalry, Tennessee got a taste of their own medicine after Vanderbilt exacted sweet revenge with a 45-24 beatdown of our Volunteers. Power-T Talk looks and discusses the tragic performance by the defense and if it was enough to convince us to move on from key defensive coaches. We also discuss some of the offensive issues that plagued Tennessee in the second half. Then Baton Rouge calls us to podcast about Lane Kiffin and his inability to help himself. Plus, we go Around The NCAA and circle things up with the coaching carousel. 
0:00- Introduction...Disgusting performance6:27- Defense...how shockingly bad was it?11:12- Defensive Grades...What went wrong defensively?19:35- Should heads roll for this performance?31:53- Offensive Grades...How much blame does Heupel's side of the ball get?42:47- It didn't matter but officiating was a disaster47:19- Lane Kiffin and ESPN58:17- LSU's future with Kiffin at the helm1:03:01- Rest of the SEC coaching carousel & um, Penn State wake up?1:11:13- The playoff is stupid and we are all dumber for it