by design | Mar 2, 2026 | Columnist, Nagi
By Mark Nagi Regular readers of my columns understand that I am a big fan of good old-fashioned sports hate. Not real-world hate, which has cost millions if not billions of lives over the centuries, but hate about a player, a team, or even a group representing...
by design | Feb 23, 2026 | Columnist, Nagi
By Mark Nagi The Tennessee Volunteers have gone through a lot of changes this offseason, and nowhere is that more evident than on the defensive side of the football. Jim Knowles takes over for Tim Banks as defensive coordinator. This marks a significant change...
by design | Feb 16, 2026 | Columnist, Nagi
By Mark Nagi Hunter Ensley has given Tennessee fans memories that will last a lifetime. His performance in the 2024 College World Series made him a hero to Volunteer supporters and ensured that the cheers would greet him every time he’s recognized at an event on the...
by design | Feb 9, 2026 | Columnist, Nagi
By Mark Nagi When you talk about HS football in East Tennessee, the name George Quarles often comes to mind. One of the most successful coaches in the state, Quarles won 94% of his games during his 18 years as the head coach at Maryville. The Rebels also won 11...
by design | Jan 26, 2026 | Columnist, Nagi
By Mark Nagi Well, Curt Cignetti just screwed up the coaching system… Unless you’ve been sitting under a rock for the last couple of years, you know the story. Curt Cignetti, a former Alabama assistant coach under Nick Saban, had been a head coach at Indiana...
by design | Jan 19, 2026 | Columnist, Nagi
By Mark Nagi Over the last few weeks, you’ve probably heard or read a lot about the Tennessee quarterback position. Joey Aguilar had a terrific 2025 season, throwing for 3,565 yards and 24 touchdowns for the Vols. But it seems like a long shot to see him in Orange and...
