by design | May 16, 2022 | Columnist, Nagi
By Mark Nagi The NCAA is investigating alleged rules violations that took place during the Jeremy Pruitt era. At least I think that’s what they are doing. Because really… can we be sure about any of their activities these days? Tennessee fired Pruitt 16 months ago,...
by design | May 9, 2022 | Columnist, Nagi
By Mark Nagi Back in my previous life I was a sports anchor/reporter at WATE-TV. In 2002 I was anchoring during the NFL Draft, and boy oh boy was that a busy time. The Vols were coming off an 11-2 season and the roster was stocked with pro talent. I had edited...
by design | May 2, 2022 | Columnist, Nagi
By Mark Nagi A few weeks ago, I was watching WrestleMania 38. I have a Peacock subscription, so it wasn’t like I was shelling out $50 for the pay-per-view. Admittedly I’m not a big wrestling fan. I didn’t know much about the current stars, their rivalries, or the...
by design | Apr 25, 2022 | Columnist, Nagi
By Mark Nagi From time to time we like to catch up with a newsmaker in the world of sports. We spoke with former Powell standout Lee Smith, who recently retired after spending 11 years in the National Football League with the Buffalo Bills, Oakland Raiders and Atlanta...
by design | Apr 18, 2022 | Columnist, Nagi
By Mark Nagi I don’t believe in jinxes. I really don’t. So, believe me when I say that right now Tennessee’s athletics program is in great shape… and that the good times are going to keep on rolling. For many years, instability dominated that university and athletic...
by design | Apr 11, 2022 | Columnist, Nagi
By Mark Nagi College basketball is a tournament sport. Which, of course, can lead to some of the most exciting moments on the athletic calendar. But it also gives us immediate endings, sooner than would come if there wasn’t a lose and go home finish for all...
