by design | May 11, 2026 | Columnist, Nagi
By Mark Nagi The only constant… is change. That is certainly the case in the world of collegiate athletics. The way that the NCAA and its member institutions do business looks very different today than it did a decade ago. Conference realignment. NIL. The most absurd...
by design | May 4, 2026 | Columnist, Nagi
By Mark Nagi It’s not a perfect sign of the health of your football program, but typically, if your team doesn’t have the NFL looking at your roster, you probably aren’t succeeding at a high level. The 2002 NFL Draft saw 10 Vols selected, a high mark for the program....
by design | Apr 20, 2026 | Columnist, Nagi
By Mark Nagi Spring practice is now complete for the Vols. Back on April 11, over 48,000 fans showed up at Neyland Stadium to watch the Orange & White Game on a beautiful Saturday afternoon. Those who witnessed the scrimmage might have their own opinions on...
by design | Apr 13, 2026 | Columnist, Nagi
By Mark Nagi What in the name of Abby Conklin is going on here? The Tennessee Lady Vols, one of the most revered and history-making programs in all of women’s basketball, has seen a mass defection. Four players (Janiah Barker, Zee Spearman, Nya Robertson, Jersey...
by design | Mar 30, 2026 | Columnist, Nagi
By Mark Nagi Back in 2015, Tennessee’s men’s basketball program was reeling. They had just fired Donnie Tyndall after one season due to potential NCAA rules violations he committed while at Southern Miss. The Vols would now be looking for their third coach in four...
by design | Mar 23, 2026 | Columnist, Nagi
By Mark Nagi The biggest question entering the 2026 season for the Tennessee Volunteers surrounds the quarterback position… as in, “Who will Tennessee’s quarterback be to start the 2026 season?” For weeks, Vols fans hoped that the football gods would smile upon them,...
