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West spends three nights on campus to build ‘brotherhood’

by Steve Williams | Jul 30, 2018 | Columnist, Williams

By Steve Williams Preseason high school football is about getting in physical condition for the upcoming season and learning new plays and formations. And more in some cases, as building team chemistry is just as important as the Xs and Os. Not too long ago, some...

Return of Trey Smith is ‘big’ for Vols’ football hopes

by Steve Williams | Jul 23, 2018 | Columnist, Williams

  By Steve Williams Best news to come out of SEC Media Days last week was Coach Jeremy Pruitt’s announcement that Trey Smith had been medically cleared to play football and rejoin the team. The 6-6, 320-pound Smith, who missed spring practice due to an...

A-E and Brainerd waiting for Board of Control ruling

by Steve Williams | Jul 16, 2018 | Columnist, Williams

By Steve Williams Austin-East and Chattanooga Brainerd boys basketball programs will have special interest in the TSSAA Board of Control’s decision Aug. 13 when it announces its decision regarding the second-year of a post-season ban those two programs are currently...

Working and playing together makes us a better country

by Steve Williams | Jul 2, 2018 | Columnist, Williams

  By Steve Williams As USA gets ready to celebrate her 242nd birthday, I believe she is better now than ever when it comes to “liberty and justice for all.” The world of sports has helped us come together as people – blacks, whites, all colors. It may have taken...

Sadly, another sports treasure is lost on Rocky Top

by Steve Williams | Jun 25, 2018 | Columnist, Williams

(Editor’s note: Considering well over half of the Tennessee basketball and football games Mr. Ward broadcast were played on a Saturday, Steve Williams has used “Sadurday” a few times in this column to reflect his and many UT fans’ feelings after the death of the...

Behind the scenes, Miller-Davis stays busy in KCS athletics

by Steve Williams | Jun 18, 2018 | Columnist, Williams

By Steve Williams With the 2018 high school football season just around the corner, a lot of teams are finishing off-season workouts before the TSSAA’s dead period. A lot of work and preparation is going on behind the scenes, too. Meet Tracy Miller-Davis, Knox County...
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