Thousands of little boys from around here, blessed with little orange shirts, grew up to be followers of Tennessee football. Some learned from their parents. Some learned listening to the …
It can only go up from here
Things learned, concluded or reminded of since last we met …
It can only go up from here.
There are two views of football pressure, feel it or apply it.
Most teams have …
Question at quarterback
When there is a question at quarterback, Tennessee fans get very excited.
Who will win the job? Will the runner-up transfer? What about depth? Is the QB of the future on …
Difference of opinion
What we have here is a difference of opinion.
Recruiting evaluators, analysts and sportswriters, after countless hours of personal observation, film study and input from friends and neighbors, have determined that the state …
Random thoughts on Tennessee football
Moment of reflection: 2017 was truly awful and maybe worse.
Outlook: Lane Kiffin, expert on many subjects, says Jeremy Pruitt will do a great job solving Tennessee problems and restoring happiness.
“He is …
Tennessee flag at half-mast
The Tennessee flag flies at half-mast today. John Ward has died.
The legendary announcer was bigger than life to a few million Tennessee sports fans. For three decades and more, he …
How to pronounce Akporoghene
Bob Kesling, Voice of the Vols, is on the case. He’ll find out for sure how to pronounce Chris Akporoghene’s last name, just in case the large young man becomes …
Adjustable commitments
Commitment means different things to different folks.
Sarah and I made one 64 years ago. We thought of it as a permanent pledge. So it seems.
Commitment has evolved into a more …