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TTU’s Mark Wilson discusses college sports, and the changes happening across it.

One of the biggest confrontations ever among SEC coaches this week points out just what a time of change it is in college sports. A lot of people worried about NIL – what it means for pay for play, the transfer rule – it’s all coming together at one time to transform the look of college athletics. We continue our conversation with Tennessee Tech Athletic Director Mark Wilson on the changes, how they’re affecting Tennessee Tech, how they’re affecting college sports overall.

Today In The Upper Cumberland airs each weekend as a way to introduce you to interesting people and subjects of interest to our community. Catch the show each Saturday morning at 6am on Rock 93-7, at 7am on 106-9 Kicks Country, at 8am on 93-3 The Dawg, Lite Rock 95.9, and 96-9 Highway 111 Country, and at 9am on 101.9/AM 920 WLIV.

If you miss it Saturday, you can catch Today In The Upper Cumberland again, Sunday. The show airs Sunday morning at 7am on Rock 93-7 and News Talk 94.1/AM 1600, at 7:30am on Sports Radio 104.7, Sundays at Noon on News Talk 94.1/AM 1600, Sunday night at 6pm on 93-3 The Dawg, Lite Rock 95.9, 96-9 Highway 111 Country, and 101.9/AM 920 WLIV, and at 7pm on 106-9 Kicks Country.

TTU’s Mark Wilson discusses college sports, and the NCAA’s recent press release.

In a press release earlier this week, the NCAA Board Of Directors said, “NCAA recruiting rules preclude boosters from recruiting, and/or providing benefits to prospective student athletes. So how does this jive with NIL rules? It’s just part of the complications of the new world that we’ve seen evolve over the last two years. Now imagine being an Athletic Director in these turbulent waters. Mark Wilson is Tennessee Tech’s Athletic Director.

Today In The Upper Cumberland airs each weekend as a way to introduce you to interesting people and subjects of interest to our community. Catch the show each Saturday morning at 6am on Rock 93-7, at 7am on 106-9 Kicks Country, at 8am on 93-3 The Dawg, Lite Rock 95.9, and 96-9 Highway 111 Country, and at 9am on 101.9/AM 920 WLIV.

If you miss it Saturday, you can catch Today In The Upper Cumberland again, Sunday. The show airs Sunday morning at 7am on Rock 93-7 and News Talk 94.1/AM 1600, at 7:30am on Sports Radio 104.7, Sundays at Noon on News Talk 94.1/AM 1600, Sunday night at 6pm on 93-3 The Dawg, Lite Rock 95.9, 96-9 Highway 111 Country, and 101.9/AM 920 WLIV, and at 7pm on 106-9 Kicks Country.

Baseball and softball region tournaments get set to get underway on Monday.

Every week on The High School Playbook, we break down high school games from around the Upper Cumberland. York Institute Dragons Baseball Head Coach Adam Bowden breaks down winning their first district title since 1981. White County Softball Head Coach Jerry Roberts discuss what it was like to win their 2nd softball district title in a row. Hear from them and more as we discuss high school sports this week on The High School Playbook.

It’s High School Playbook. Saturday morning at 10 from Sports Radio 104.7.

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Cookeville City Manager James Mills discusses the ins and outs of leadership.

The first of four election days across the state of Tennessee this week – it means a change in leadership in some places around the Upper Cumberland – the beauty of the vote. But leadership is also an important issue, especially for an area that is growing as the Upper Cumberland is. How do the leaders across our community make decisions? How do they deal with the change that comes every election year? How do they work together to collectively grow the region? We put that question to Cookeville City Manager James Mills.

Today In The Upper Cumberland airs each weekend as a way to introduce you to interesting people and subjects of interest to our community. Catch the show each Saturday morning at 6am on Rock 93-7, at 7am on 106-9 Kicks Country, at 8am on 93-3 The Dawg, Lite Rock 95.9, and 96-9 Highway 111 Country, and at 9am on 101.9/AM 920 WLIV.

If you miss it Saturday, you can catch Today In The Upper Cumberland again, Sunday. The show airs Sunday morning at 7am on Rock 93-7 and News Talk 94.1/AM 1600, at 7:30am on Sports Radio 104.7, Sundays at Noon on News Talk 94.1/AM 1600, Sunday night at 6pm on 93-3 The Dawg, Lite Rock 95.9, 96-9 Highway 111 Country, and 101.9/AM 920 WLIV, and at 7pm on 106-9 Kicks Country.

Hear from the UC’s baseball & softball teams as district tournament time arrives

Every week on The High School Playbook, we break down high school games from around the Upper Cumberland. Jackson County Softball Head Coach Alex Castle discusses the start to his team’s match against York Institute that had to be postponed due to weather on Thursday. Monterey Baseball Head Coach John Looper shares his thoughts on his team’s performance as they prepare to head into the district tournament. Upperman Baseball Head Coach Wes Shanks breaks down his team’s success throughout the season. Hear from them and more as we discuss high school sports this week on The High School Playbook.

It’s High School Playbook. Saturday morning at 10 from Sports Radio 104.7.

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Stone Memorial wins over Cumberland County after a hard fought 11 innings Monday

Every week on The High School Playbook, we break down high school games from around the Upper Cumberland. Stone Memorial Baseball Head Coach Trentan Stokes discusses winning over Cumberland County after 11 hard fought innings Monday Night. Jackson County Baseball Head Coach Juan Clariday earns his 100th win, and breaks down that game against Pickett County. Hear from them and more as we discuss high school sports this week on The High School Playbook.

It’s High School Playbook. Saturday morning at 10 from Sports Radio 104.7.

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TTU’s Dr. Arthur Banton discusses sports history, as well as its cultural impact.

Tennessee has long been a hotbed of sports, and it’s a world that seems to be in constant change over the past several years. From new payment and transfer options for students on the college level, the looming threat of realignment, new television contracts, and the massive money that comes with them. There are a lot of things changing right now. A Tennessee Tech professor has made it a part of his research to understand the history of sport, and why it grabs so many of us in such an important way. We continue our conversation today with Tennessee Tech professor Dr. Arthur Banton.

Today In The Upper Cumberland airs each weekend as a way to introduce you to interesting people and subjects of interest to our community. Catch the show each Saturday morning at 6am on Rock 93-7, at 7am on 106-9 Kicks Country, at 8am on 93-3 The Dawg, Lite Rock 95.9, and 96-9 Highway 111 Country, and at 9am on 101.9/AM 920 WLIV.

If you miss it Saturday, you can catch Today In The Upper Cumberland again, Sunday. The show airs Sunday morning at 7am on Rock 93-7 and News Talk 94.1/AM 1600, at 7:30am on Sports Radio 104.7, Sundays at Noon on News Talk 94.1/AM 1600, Sunday night at 6pm on 93-3 The Dawg, Lite Rock 95.9, 96-9 Highway 111 Country, and 101.9/AM 920 WLIV, and at 7pm on 106-9 Kicks Country.

York Baseball secures the number 2 seed; Cookeville Softball sees improvement.

Every week on The High School Playbook, we break down high school games from around the Upper Cumberland. Cookeville Softball Head Coach Jordan Webb discusses his team’s continued improvements. York Institute Baseball Head Coach Adam Bowden talks the importance of securing their number 2 seed for district tournament play. We also check in with DeKalb County Softball Head Coach Danny Fish, White County Softball Head Coach Jerry Roberts, and Upperman Softball Head Coach Dustin Williams as the District 7-3A Softball race heats up. Hear from them and more as we discuss high school sports this week on The High School Playbook.

It’s High School Playbook. Saturday morning at 10 from Sports Radio 104.7.

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TTU’s Dr. Arthur Banton discusses sports history, as well as its cultural impact.

It’s considered by some the one thing that brings people together – it is sports. And it’s all around us. It seems it grows almost every year in terms of the cultural impact – the way it involves so many of us at all levels. Dr. Arthur Banton is a Tennessee Tech Assistant Professor. One of his research areas is the history of sports.

Today In The Upper Cumberland airs each weekend as a way to introduce you to interesting people and subjects of interest to our community. Catch the show each Saturday morning at 6am on Rock 93-7, at 7am on 106-9 Kicks Country, at 8am on 93-3 The Dawg, Lite Rock 95.9, and 96-9 Highway 111 Country, and at 9am on 101.9/AM 920 WLIV.

If you miss it Saturday, you can catch Today In The Upper Cumberland again, Sunday. The show airs Sunday morning at 7am on Rock 93-7 and News Talk 94.1/AM 1600, at 7:30am on Sports Radio 104.7, Sundays at Noon on News Talk 94.1/AM 1600, Sunday night at 6pm on 93-3 The Dawg, Lite Rock 95.9, 96-9 Highway 111 Country, and 101.9/AM 920 WLIV, and at 7pm on 106-9 Kicks Country.

Monterey Baseball reflects on district play; Warren Co focuses on upping defense

Every week on The High School Playbook, we break down high school games from around the Upper Cumberland. Monterey Baseball Head Coach John Looper looks back on district play, and how his team is shaping up for district tournament time. Warren County Softball Head Coach Jerry Martin discusses his team’s performance against Coffee County, and their focus on working on their defense. Upperman Bees Head Coach Wes Shanks shares what it means for the Bees to be ranked in the top 10 of 3A. Hear from them and more as we discuss high school sports this week on The High School Playbook.

It’s High School Playbook. Saturday morning at 10 from Sports Radio 104.7.

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