Joel Barker
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Joel Barker

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Joel's Bio

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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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

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  1. 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

  2. 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

  3. 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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