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Vols eye eight wins and a bowl, but it could’ve been so much more

by Steve Williams | Nov 16, 2015 | Columnist, Williams

By Steve Williams When we last looked in on Tennessee football the Vols were enthused by a 38-31 come-from-behind victory over Georgia and well rested from a midseason open date as they prepared to head to Tuscaloosa to play Alabama. However, I was moaning about how...

Vols could have been in driver’s seat after win over Georgia

by Steve Williams | Oct 19, 2015 | Columnist, Williams

By Steve Williams It was good to see Tennessee finally win a big-time football game, but I couldn’t fully enjoy the thrill of the 38-31 come-from-behind victory over Georgia, not after those three previous losses UT had suffered this season. I couldn’t help but think...

Admiring grandson says it’s cool to have a NFL great in family

by Steve Williams | Oct 12, 2015 | Columnist, Williams

By Steve Williams When I first heard about a kid named Naumoff playing football at Farragut High School a couple of years ago, I wondered if he might be related to Paul Naumoff, the great University of Tennessee linebacker of the 1960s. Sure enough, Jacob Naumoff, the...

Advice for Butch: Take General Neyland’s advice

by Steve Williams | Oct 5, 2015 | Columnist, Williams

By Steve Williams Shred the analytic data on football tendencies for when to go for a touchdown or when to rush the quarterback. Let someone else keep up with the chart that tells when it’s best to go for two points after a touchdown. Who needs a cheat sheet for that...

A LOOK AHEAD, A GLANCE BACK:   Coaches of top teams recognize their ‘unsung heroes’

by Steve Williams | Oct 4, 2015 | Archives, Columnist, Williams

    By Steve Williams He may not be a star player. He might not even be a starter. But he’s consistently contributed to his team’s successful season. Head coaches of the area’s winningest teams were asked by The Knoxville Focus to recognize their “unsung...

Harbin and Red Devils roast rival Eagles, 18-8

by Steve Williams | Oct 4, 2015 | Archives, Williams

By Steve Williams With it being homecoming at Halls High School, there were plenty of signs on display prior to the football game against rival Gibbs. One read: “Come on Red Devils. Roast the Eagles. May the Force be with you.” As it turned out, Caden Harbin was a...
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