by design | Nov 2, 2026 | Columnist, Nagi
By Mark Nagi Schadenfreude is defined as “enjoyment obtained from seeing or hearing about the troubles of others.” Is there any greater avenue for that feeling of pleasure, joy, and satisfaction that comes from learning about the failures, pain, and/or humiliation of...
by design | Oct 26, 2026 | Columnist, Nagi
By Mark Nagi For years … well, for decades, the Tennessee/Kentucky football rivalry hasn’t been much of a rivalry. Since 1985, Tennessee and Kentucky have played 41 times, and the Vols have won 38 of those games. That includes a 26-year winning streak in this annual...
by design | Oct 19, 2026 | Columnist, Nagi
By Mark Nagi Well, the best regular season in North American sports is taking yet another body blow. Last week it was reported that college football at the FBS level is going to expand from twelve teams to twenty-four teams, as early as 2027. Congratulations,...
by design | Oct 12, 2026 | Columnist, Nagi
By Mark Nagi It is the Third Saturday in October, and you know what that means! Alabama Hate Week. One of southern football’s greatest rivalries will be renewed on Saturday afternoon at Neyland Stadium as Tennessee hosts Alabama. And in a neat nod to history,...
by design | Aug 31, 2026 | Columnist, Nagi
By Mark Nagi As you well know, the 2026 college football season is almost here. Technically, it has already arrived with “Week Zero” contests played last weekend, but the real deal starts on Saturday. For the Tennessee Volunteers, only 12 games are guaranteed....
by design | Aug 24, 2026 | Columnist, Nagi
By Mark Nagi The top storyline going into the 2026 season for Tennessee is the quarterback battle. After a year with veteran QB in Joey Aguilar, the Vols will either have a redshirt freshman (George MacIntyre) or a true freshman (Faizon Brandon) starting in the season...
