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I graduated from the University of Tennessee with a degree in marketing and am now an MBA candidate at Vanderbilt University's Owen Graduate School of Management.

Far too often we let the mega media outlets dictate our opinions on sports, so I try to challenge nearly all of the "generally accepted beliefs" that fans hold. Think for yourselves, and know how to back it up. It's a rarity today, even in sports.

You should expect sarcastic banter from me in the comments. I want you to poke holes in my arguments but also to have well-thought-out objections, lest I slam dunk you with a beautifully witty reply.

I'm the anti-bandwagon-er and the ultimate hometown fan. Titans, Braves, Preds, Grizz, and of course -- the Vols.

Be loyal to your team, and defend it against all enemies.

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Short List

  • Favorite Athletes

    Eric Berry, David Price, Rory McIlroy

  • Favorite Sports Teams

    Tennessee Volunteers, Tennessee Titans, Atlanta Braves, Memphis Grizzlies, Nashville Predators, Indiana Hoosiers

  • Favorite Coaches

    Derek Dooley, Tom Crean

  • All Time Sports Moment

    Arkansas QB Clint Stoerner's fumble that re-opened the door for Tennessee's perfect 1998 season

  • Most Memorable Game Attended

    1998, Tennessee 41 at Vanderbilt 0 - 90% orange at Vanderbilt Stadium

  • Most Unbreakable Sports Record

    7 consecutive NCAA Championships for UCLA Men's Basketball

  • Ruth or Mays?

    Mays

  • Unitas or Montana?

    Unitas

  • Jordan or Russell?

    Jordan

  • Gretzky or Orr?

    Gretzky

  • Pele or Maradona?

    Pele

  • Federer or Sampras?

    Federer

  • Tiger or Nicklaus?

    Tiger

  • Petty or Earnhardt?

    Earnhardt

  • Schumacher or Senna?

    I have absolutely no idea.

  • ACC, Big 12, Big East, Big Ten, Pac-12 or SEC?

    SEC

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  • Joseph Kelley posted 10 hours ago

    Joseph Kelley

    You should take a look at Reese Phillips, senior QB at Signal Mountain High School in Chattanooga. He just received an offer from Randy Sanders at Kentucky if that says anything. He is one in-state prospect that Tennessee shouldn't let get away. IMO

  • E G posted 138 days ago

    E G

    Hey could you do an updated ranking of NBA starting 5's?

  • John Andyson posted 140 days ago

    John Andyson

    I would just like to point out that you are a featured columnist and you currently have 16 fans.

  • DT Tiberius posted 141 days ago

    DT Tiberius

    Thanks for writing the ridiculous and misleading article regarding Franklin. Feels good to know you're worried about Vandy. Wouldn't of seen obvious bash-pieces like this four years ago. Also, this 6-7 Liberty Bowl season was two years removed from the '08 Liberty Bowl, not one. How did your bowl go this year?

  • Music City Vol posted 186 days ago

    Music City Vol

    As a Vol fan, you should know negative articles like this are hurting the program. You know that Dooley is NOT going anywhere this year. Find something positive to focus on and quit writing negative articles. If he doesn't win next year you can write articles like this all day long, but now let it rest and give the guy a chance.

  • Tim DeMuth posted 319 days ago

    Tim DeMuth

    Fredi Gonzalez was "masterful" tonight. Walking Ty wiggington to face Carlos Gonzalez. Genius.

  • Dylan Reed posted 346 days ago

    Dylan Reed

    Mark jackson is preaching defense and Singleton is a lock down defender. Also, jazz will strongly look at kanter. There is not a chance Veesly goes that high though, especially with kemba walker and possibly knight and kanter still on the board.

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