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Joel Barker joined November 2008

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About Joel »

Joel Barker has been writing for over ten years. He is passionate about many things; God, family, and sports to name a few. Joel writes from a unique perspective from over twenty years of fandom. He is never afraid to share his opinion on anything from UT football to Braves baseball to everything in between. It is this characteristic that makes him the unique writer that he is. His work has been featured on GoVolsXtra.com and CBSSports.com. Joel is also a new media specialist, expanding his many talents in podcasting and publishing. He is excited about sharing his thoughts and insights with you!

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Favorite Athletes

Peyton Manning, Eric Berry, Brian McCann, Tiger Woods, Tony Stewart, Tim Howard
Favorite Sports Teams

Fanatic for UT Vols, Atlanta Braves, Indianapolis Colts, UT Basketball, USA Soccer, Everton FC, Chattanooga FC; Follower of UTC Basketball, UNC Basketball, Atlanta Falcons, LA Dodgers, Charlotte Bobcats, Indiana Pacers, Atlanta Hawks
Favorite Coaches

Tony Dungy, Bruce Pearl, Roy Williams, Fredi Gonzalez, Joe Torre, Brian Kelly
All Time Sports Moment

1998 National Championship Game - Tennessee defeats Florida State for the National Championship! Followed very closely by 1992 NLCS, Game 7 - "The Slide" - Sid Bream scores the gamewinner and the Braves go to their second consecutive World Series!
Most Memorable Game Attended

2009--Tennessee vs. Georgia, 45-19 Vols... Utter domination against a hated foe!
Most Unbreakable Sports Record

Ripken's Consecutive Games Streak and Dimaggio's hit streak
Ruth or Mays?

Mays
Unitas or Montana?

Montana
Jordan or Russell?

Jordan
Gretzky or Orr?
Pele or Maradona?
Federer or Sampras?
Tiger or Nicklaus?

TIGER!!!
Petty or Earnhardt?

The King
Schumacher or Senna?
Pac 10, Big 12, Big 10, SEC, ACC, or Big East?

SEC

Latest Articles »

SEC Football: Kevin Bacon-Style

11/20/2009

231 reads 3 comments 1 likes

Tobias Harris: Latest Addition To the Tennessee Vols Basketball Family

11/20/2009

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Tennessee Vols Football: Vandy and Kentucky Usually A Safe Landing

11/19/2009

185 reads 1 comments 2 likes

Tobias Harris Signs with Tennessee, Becomes Bruce Pearl's Biggest Catch

11/19/2009

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VOL03_NC commented on SEC Football: Kevin Bacon-Style

Fun to read Joel. Everyone will have their individual kool-aid to drink and therefore anybody’s guess of the best of the best. Trying to be as...

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brandon neal commented on SEC Football: Kevin Bacon-Style

great read joel. And yes the SEC has the best teams in the country.

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john white commented on Tennessee Vols Football: Vandy and Kentucky Usually A Safe Landing

I agree whole heartedly Joel I just hope Vandy gets the memo(chuckling just a litte). It seems like Kentucky has been building a bigger chip on...

James Paschke said...

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Did you know that Russ Huesman is a leading candidate for IIA Coach of the Year? I just noticed. Does he deserve it?

3 days ago

James Williamson said...

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http://bleacherreport.com/articles/291681-the-keys-to-the-kingdom-rest-on-greg-mcelroys-shoulders

Who is the key to Alabama going over the top?

5 days ago

Joel's Achievements & Awards »

Hot Read

Hot Read: Gold Medal

Five Reasons Crooked Umpire Bill Hohn S…

Received 5,000 Reads • July 29, 2009
Great Debate

Great Debate: Gold Medal

Cavaliers Fans Can't Deny It: LeBron Ja…

Received 100 comments • May 31, 2009
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Hot Read: Gold Medal

The Top 10 Worst Calls in My Sports History

Received 5,000 Reads • May 17, 2009
Hot Read

Hot Read: Gold Medal

2009 Major League Baseball Preview and …

Received 5,000 Reads • February 14, 2009
Great Debate

Great Debate: Silver Medal

Tennessee Vols Football: If This is the…

Received 50 comments • November 18, 2009
Hot Read

Hot Read: Silver Medal

Tennessee Vols Football: If This is the…

Received 2,000 Reads • November 18, 2009
Great Debate

Great Debate: Silver Medal

Tennessee Vols: The Truth About Lane Ki…

Received 50 comments • November 16, 2009
Hot Read

Hot Read: Silver Medal

Tennessee Vols Football: Kiffin's Quandry

Received 2,000 Reads • November 12, 2009
Great Debate

Great Debate: Silver Medal

Tennessee Vols Football: Kiffin's Quandry

Received 50 comments • November 12, 2009
Hot Read

Hot Read: Silver Medal

Message to Lane Kiffin Haters: Keep Hatin'

Received 2,000 Reads • October 26, 2009
Great Debate

Great Debate: Silver Medal

Message to Lane Kiffin Haters: Keep Hatin'

Received 50 comments • October 26, 2009
Great Debate

Great Debate: Silver Medal

No Such Thing As a Moral Victory? I Cou…

Received 50 comments • September 19, 2009

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