Crossroad is coming soon for Vol basketball

Marvin Westwestwords

Once upon a time, Indiana won all 32 games in a perfect basketball season. That was 1976. Bobby Knight actually smiled and stopped throwing things – for a short-short.
It was …

No contest: Vols wallop Vandy by 35

Marvin Westwestwords

The Commodores cooperated. They gave the Vols a nice, friendly, little workout, lost 88-53, took a hot, comforting shower, quietly boarded their bus and returned to Nashville.
Competition ended early with …

Helton renews interest in dual-sport Volunteers

Marvin Westwestwords

Readers who write are often very interesting messengers. One gently suggested I please limit “basketball” comments in today’s westwords. Could be the Saturday night upset left a scar.
Todd Helton’s recent …

Bits ‘n pieces: Tennessee adds staffers

Marvin Westwestwords

Johnny Cash, Hank Snow, Glen Campbell and I don’t know who else gave us lots of listens to “I’ve been everywhere.”
Contrary to rumor, the song was not inspired by Steve …