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...
by design | Apr 4, 2022 | Columnist, Nagi
By Mark Nagi Travel is good for the soul. This was never more evident than during the pandemic. The trips that we took for granted were missing. So many events, so many games, so many opportunities for new experiences were gone in an instant. And while we aren’t...
by design | Mar 28, 2022 | Columnist, Nagi
By Mark Nagi So far in the relatively short tenure of Josh Heupel as Tennessee’s football coach, the Vols have been good, but not great on the recruiting trail. Tennessee’s Class of 2022 was ranked 17th in the nation and 8th in the SEC. Those numbers will need to...
by design | Mar 21, 2022 | Columnist, Nagi
By Mark Nagi Tennessee’s men’s basketball team has become a regular participant in the NCAA tournament. That certainly hasn’t always been the case (I’m looking at you, Buzz Peterson era). The Vols began tournament play on Thursday, March 17th against Longwood...
by design | Mar 14, 2022 | Columnist, Nagi
By Mark Nagi The next three weeks are among the best all year in the world of sports. And no, I’m not talking about negotiations between Major League Baseball owners and players. But yes, that’s a real hoot too. It’s NCAA tournament time! Even better, both the Vols...