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The elimination games are the best at tournament time

by Steve Williams | Mar 4, 2019 | Columnist, Williams

  By Steve Williams The region semifinal game. For years it has been my favorite high school basketball game to watch at tournament time. Why that one you ask? The finality of it, something the region finals doesn’t have. Lose in the region finals and you still...

Thanks to Pete, I got the scoop on state’s first 3-point shot makers

by Steve Williams | Feb 25, 2019 | Columnist, Williams

  By Steve Williams Hospitality rooms are enjoyable to visit during high school basketball tournament time when districts and regions are played. Such rooms are usually located in a classroom close to the gym and staffed by faculty members or volunteers. Of...

A look at No. 1 ranked UT teams through the years

by Steve Williams | Feb 18, 2019 | Columnist, Williams

  By Steve Williams I hope you are enjoying this Tennessee men’s basketball season as much as I am. Going into Saturday night’s game at Kentucky, the Vols were in their fourth week of being ranked No. 1 in the nation by The Associated Press. That rare achievement...

Egregious errors in officiating need to be corrected

by Steve Williams | Feb 4, 2019 | Columnist, Williams

  By Steve Williams With 20 years of experience as a football official, I would like to share my thoughts on the most famous non-call in the history of the National Football League. You know the one. I understand the argument some make about a loss shouldn’t be...

Lady Vols don’t even resemble past great teams

by Steve Williams | Jan 28, 2019 | Columnist, Williams

By Steve Williams It was like old times for the Tennessee Lady Vols Thursday night as they led No. 1 ranked Notre Dame at halftime. But that lead didn’t last much longer and the UT women’s basketball program chalked up another dubious distinction – its first ever...

This could be a very special year for basketball Vols

by Steve Williams | Jan 21, 2019 | Columnist, Williams

  By Steve Williams The excitement seems to be spilling over for the Tennessee men’s basketball team this season. And I can understand why. I don’t believe I ever have felt so confident about the Vols’ chances of winning every time they step on the hardwood....
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