by Steve Williams | Oct 14, 2013 | Columnist, Williams
By Steve Williams It’s halftime of the 2013 University of Tennessee football season and the Vols are 3-3. That’s no big surprise. But UT easily could be 5-1 right now and 2-0 in Southeastern Conference. On the other hand, they could be 2-4 overall. Let’s look back....
by Steve Williams | Jul 29, 2013 | Columnist, Williams
By Steve Williams Another high school football season is almost upon us. Three weeks from now, without fail, the summer temperatures will drop and there will be a nip in the air, just in time for opening kickoffs. Teams have been preparing since the week of July 8,...
by Steve Williams | Jul 22, 2013 | Columnist, Williams
By Steve Williams A Tiny comment could create a big fuss in November The message on the sign at the Washington Pike Baptist Church was meant for everyone and folks in every walk of life, but I quickly applied it to football when I read it driving by last Monday. After...
by Steve Williams | Jun 2, 2013 | Archives, Columnist, Williams
By Steve Williams Dennis Troutman’s athletic resume was so impressive this past school year, Austin-East High School changed tradition and named him its overall Athlete of the Year, said athletic director Alvin Armstead. In past years, A-E has selected both male and...
by Steve Williams | May 27, 2013 | Archives, Williams
By Steve Williams It is a special group, made up of talented young athletes. But in many cases, the field of play is not the only place where they shine. The Knoxville Focus today recognizes 35 Athletes of the Year – 18 males and 17 females – from 19 high schools in...
by Steve Williams | May 20, 2013 | Columnist, Williams
By Steve Williams There was a moment in Carter High’s spring football scrimmage against Hardin Valley Academy that created an uneasy feeling for some observers. Carter head coach Heath Woods had erupted. “Easy, coach” was probably on many minds, on the field and in...
