by design | Dec 16, 2024 | The Daily Focus
A Gibbs gunner or a Corryton cannon? “A basketball gym rat is a player who is dedicated to improving their game by spending a lot of time in the gym. The term ‘gym rat’ is a sign of respect for players who are constantly improving their game.” – Webster’s Dictionary...
by design | Dec 16, 2024 | Columnist, Ferguson
Christmas & New Year Thoughts By Dr. Jim Ferguson As a writer I’m interested in words, the tools we use to convey our thoughts to others. We also nuance our communications with body language, tone and inflection of voice. The way you say, “Good morning,” matters....
by design | Dec 16, 2024 | Columnist, Rector
The Greatest Creation By Joe Rector The human brain fascinates me. It is, by far, the best computer ever made. Some technological folks might cite at least a half dozen reasons that prove my statement incorrect. Changing their minds is impossible, so I’ll leave them...
by design | Dec 16, 2024 | Columnist, Mattingly
‘A basic flaw in the college game’ By Tom Mattingly “There is a basic flaw in the college game, one that courses through its body like an infection. It is called recruiting, and it is the bane of college football.” Sports Illustrated’s John Underwood (Nov....
by design | Dec 16, 2024 | Columnist, Nagi
Vols heading to Columbus By Mark Nagi In December 2020, Tennessee athletics was an absolute mess. The Vols finished a 3-7 Covid season under head coach Jeremy Pruitt. A few weeks later, Pruitt would be fired for recruiting violations and athletics director Phillip...
