by Mark Nagi | Mar 22, 2021 | Columnist, Nagi
By Mark Nagi Fun fact about me. I love running on the beach. Something about hearing the waves, seeing the waves, and dodging the waves while plodding along under nine minutes per mile does something for the soul. I can’t really explain it, but it is therapeutic. I’ve...
by Mark Nagi | Mar 15, 2021 | Columnist, Nagi
By Mark Nagi The Tennessee Volunteers defense took some major steps back in 2020. That, of course, is in line with the rest of the team, and really the entire program. New head coach Josh Heupel believes that he has assembled a defensive staff that will be able to...
by Mark Nagi | Mar 1, 2021 | Columnist, Nagi
By Mark Nagi The Tennessee offense was tough to watch in 2020. It’s new head coach Josh Heupel’s job to fix it. It took a while, but Heupel’s offensive coaching staff is now complete. Alex Golesh is UT’s offensive coordinator and tight ends coach, Kodi Burns is...
by Mark Nagi | Feb 22, 2021 | Columnist, Nagi
By Mark Nagi It is just after midnight local time as I write this article from 30,000 feet above the Pacific Ocean. That makes it 5 a.m. in Knoxville. I’m coming back from a vacation in Hawaii. This was my first time out there. It took me 48 years to make the journey...
by Mark Nagi | Feb 15, 2021 | Columnist, Nagi
By Mark Nagi No matter the success you have had as a head coach in the past, transitions typically present some challenges. New Tennessee football coach Josh Heupel is learning that firsthand. He’s been on the job for over two weeks and his coaching staff is still a...
by Mark Nagi | Feb 8, 2021 | Columnist, Nagi
By Mark Nagi When I was younger, I had dreams. I wanted to be the play by play voice of the New York Rangers. No, that didn’t pan out, but other dreams were realized. I have two smart and wonderful daughters, a roof over my head, a steady job… I know how blessed I am,...
