by design | Jan 5, 2026 | Columnist, Williams
By Steve Williams Dewey Warren was one of the first University of Tennessee T-formation quarterbacks in the 1960s. Nicknamed the “Swamp Rat” when he was in high school in Georgia, he’s now 80 years old but doesn’t look it. How did he get that nickname? “People ask me,...
by design | Jan 5, 2026 | Columnist, Mattingly
By Tom Mattingly Whenever football fans get together, there’s always a story there for the taking. That’s why many sportswriters always have a notebook and pen or pencil to help punctuate and preserve the moment. In the cases that follow, the stories come quickly....
by design | Jan 5, 2026 | Columnist, Nagi
By Mark Nagi If you’ve read this column over the years, you might remember that this is the week when I make some bold calls as to what 2026 will look like in the world of sports locally, nationally and even internationally. This is important work that I do not take...
by design | Jan 4, 2026 | Columnist, Hunley, Stories In This Week's Focus:
By Steve Hunley It seems that every socialist leader in this country is, to the core of their souls, a “for thee but not for me” variety of socialist. While it might be a wonderful way of living for the masses, it doesn’t quite suit the leadership who are busy...
by design | Jan 4, 2026 | Columnist, Hill, Ray Hill's Archives, Stories In This Week's Focus:
By Ray Hill For the better part of two decades, Monrad C. Wallgren was one of Washington State’s most popular politicians. The people of Washington elected Wallgren to hold the highest offices within their gift, electing him to the U.S. House of Representatives, the...
by design | Dec 29, 2025 | Columnist, Ferguson
By Dr. Jim Ferguson Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people. Luke 2:10 I have been a stargazer all my adult life. Years ago, instead of a Red Ryder BB gun like Ralphie’s in the movie “A Christmas Story,” I asked Santa...
