In this episode of The Tatum Talk Show, Coach Derrick Tatum sits down with UT alum and Nashville football legend Buck Fitzgerald to break down the real truth about college visits, recruiting, and how parents and athletes are unknowingly blowing their chances. From wearing the wrong shoes to stealing gloves, from choosing high schools for hype instead of development, Buck and Coach Tatum lay it all out. They talk about how your attire, GPA, parents’ behavior, and body language can make or break a first impression on a visit, and why film always matters more than hype. The two also dive into: 💡 How to choose the right high school (and why ”winning” might be overrated) 📉 Why AP classes don’t always help athletes 🎓 The difference between looking good on social media vs. being recruitable 📹 How to create opportunity by playing early and getting real film 🧠 Knowing your athlete’s personality, academic ceiling, and work ethic 🙅🏾‍♂️ And why it’s not the coach’s job to get your kid recruited This episode is packed with straight-up knowledge every athlete and parent needs to hear — no sugarcoating. If you care about the recruiting process, this one’s a must-listen.