Joel Barker joined November 2008

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Joel Barker

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

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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...

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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?

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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

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      Received 50 comments • November 18, 2009

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      Received 50 comments • November 12, 2009

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      Received 2,000 Reads • October 26, 2009

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      Message to Lane Kiffin Haters: Keep Hatin'

      Received 50 comments • October 26, 2009

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      Received 50 comments • September 19, 2009

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