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Building a Program: Charles Huff on Choosing Memphis & Lessons From the Nick Saban Tree | Feb 17, 2026

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Charles Huff sits down with Hutt and Chad to discuss why he chose to become the head coach at Memphis Tigers football and what excites him most about building a program in the Bluff City. Huff opens up about the vision for Memphis, creating a winning culture, and the expectations that come with leading a program ready to take the next step.

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NFL Reclamation Projects | Feb 17, 2026

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Is there another Sam Darnold waiting for a second chance?

After years of being labeled a bust, Darnold revived his career in the right system with the right coach — proving that situation matters just as much as talent. So who’s next?

Hutt and Chad break down which struggling quarterbacks could be one coaching change, roster upgrade, or fresh start away from rewriting their narrative.

In today’s NFL, patience is thin — but opportunity is everything. Who’s the next redemption story in the National Football League?

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Eric Cain (Volquest): Will Joey Aguilar Be QB1 for Tennessee? | Feb 16, 2026

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Eric Cain joins the show to break down the latest on Joey Aguilar’s decision and what it means for Tennessee moving forward. How confident should Vols fans be in the direction of the quarterback room — and how significant is the latest eligibility ruling for UT?

The guys dive into the bigger-picture debate: Should JUCO years count toward NCAA eligibility? What precedent could this set, and how might it impact Tennessee’s roster strategy not just this season, but long term?

Quarterback questions, eligibility chaos, and a little basketball speculation — it’s all covered in this loaded Volquest insider breakdown.

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Austin Stanley on the Titans Logo Leak: How a Plush Toy Broke the Internet | Feb 16, 2026

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Austin Stanley, Co-Founder and COO of A to Z Sports, joins Hutt and Chad to break down the latest surrounding the Tennessee Titans — starting with the buzz around the potential logo change and what it means for the franchise’s identity moving forward.

The conversation shifts to Robert Saleh’s staff moves and whether he has the right pairing to help reshape the Titans’ culture and on-field product.

Plus, the long-term outlook: what does this season realistically look like, and how does the franchise position itself with the move into its new stadium in 2027? Austin gives insight into expectations, pressure points, and whether the Titans are building something sustainable — or just treading water.

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SHOCK: NBA Players Caught Trying In All-Star Game | Feb 16, 2026

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In our first football-free weekend of the year, the NBA delivered shock and awe involving aspects of the sport that shouldn’t produce shock and awe. In the NBA, we are all shocked that the players played hard.

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Trinidad Chambliss Is Back: Year Six Confirmed | Feb 13, 2026

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Trinidad Chambliss has officially been granted a sixth year of eligibility — and that decision could have major ripple effects.

Hutt and Chad break down what went into the ruling, why the extra year was approved, and how this impacts his program heading into next season.

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Hot Takes & Hoosiers: Dan Dakich Unfiltered | Feb 13, 2026

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Dan Dakich joins Hutt and Chad and, naturally, talks about his favorite subject…the Indiana Hoosiers, who he likes coming out of the Big Ten and why Alabama should be banned from this years tournament.

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Gridiron & Hallways: Chad’s Best School + Football Movies | Feb 13, 2026

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Chad empties the film room and heads to the big screen for his ultimate countdown of the Top 10 High School and Football Movies of All Time. From locker room speeches that still give you chills to cafeteria drama that hits a little too close to home, this list has everything: underdogs, overachievers, legendary coaches, and at least one movie that absolutely does not hold up in 2026.

Will classics like Friday Night Lights and Remember the Titans make the cut? Does Varsity Blues still rule the locker room?

Grab your letterman jacket and press play. 🏈🎬

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Varsity Blues, Raider News & Wide Receiver Red Flags with John McClain Feb 12, 2026

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John McClain joins the show and we cover Varsity Blues, the Las Vegas Raiders, and why NFL teams should come with a “WR Buyer Beware” sticker.

It’s part football film nostalgia, part NFL reality check, and part cautionary tale for anyone thinking that one flashy receiver fixes everything.

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Hallmark Hutton: Love Guru, Bad Advice & Hand Written Notes 💘 Feb 12, 2026

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Hutt transforms into “Hallmark Hutton” just in time for Valentine’s Day — armed with questionable relationship wisdom, and guarantees for physical contact, Hutt dishes out advice no one asked for but everyone probably needs.

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