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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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My Top 10 Worst Tennessee Vols Losses

Published 2 days ago
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JACKSONVILLE, FL - OCTOBER 31: Head coach Urban Meyer of the Florida Gators looks on from the sidelines against the Georgia Bulldogs at Jacksonville Municipal Stadium on October 31, 2009 in Jacksonville, Florida. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

The SEC Weekly: Reviews, Previews, and Thoughts on SEC Football

Published 4 days ago
1,325 reads 7 comments

Tennessee Vols Football: Way Too Early Bowl Possibilities

Published 5 days ago
747 reads 21 comments

CHICAGO - AUGUST 30: Milton Bradley #21 of the Chicago Cubs follows the flight of the ball against the New York Mets on August 30, 2009 at Wrigley Field in Chicago, Illinois. The Mets defeated the Cubs 4-1. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

Atlanta Braves Baseball: Is Milton Bradley Joining Bobby Cox's Team?

Published 5 days ago
941 reads 9 comments

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Joel Writes About

Opinion (118),
Alabama (82),
MLB (78),
College Football (77),
Atlanta (76),
Athens (74),
Atlanta Braves (74),
Knoxville (64)

Kevin McGrady responded to a comment on College Football Bowl Projections: Oregon's Lord Ha Ha's Last Laugh
Kevin McGrady responded to a comment on College Football Bowl Projections: Oregon's Lord Ha Ha's Last Laugh

The Short List What Joel thinks about sport's most pressing questions

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, Lane Kiffin, Bruce Pearl, Roy Williams, Fredi Gonzalez, & Joe Torre
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
Tiger or Nicklaus?

TIGER!!!
Petty or Earnhardt?

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

SEC

Bulletin Board (3) Post a note »

by Carolina
3 days ago

I've finally got around to writing something about the Tiger's current plight. Take a look for me and see what you think.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/284692-hull-city-and-an-uncertain-future
by BabyTate
4 days ago

Joel, I need your Vol viewpoint on this article. More here for the SEC fan than the title indicates. What are your thoughts on going to the Outback to play Wisconsin? Music City setting for Spurrier vs. Bowden? Please give us that Tennessee viewpoint.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/284212-college-football-bowl-projections-oregons-lord-ha-has-last-laugh

Baby Tate
by Larry
about 1 month ago

You are a fair, enlightened author who speaks from the heart as well as the brain. I am proud to be YOUR fan. You call 'em as you see 'em which is my standard of excellence.

You don't have to always be right, just be fair and explain why you feel the way you do and why you called it the way you did...

You sir, are just the kind of person we so desperately need at Bleacher Report. Thank you so much for your contributions and presence. Both are greatly appreciated.

Larry Burton

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My Top 10 Worst Tennessee Vols Losses

The SEC Weekly: Reviews, Previews, and Thoughts on SEC Football

Tennessee Vols Football: Way Too Early Bowl Possibilities

Atlanta Braves Baseball: Is Milton Bradley Joining Bobby Cox's Team?

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