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Sports Columns

• Rocky Top Beat: UT’s Orange-White game was a success

  Tennessee's annual Orange-White Game was a success on several levels last weekend. No, it wasn’t because we know any more about the potential of this team than we did before they kicked off Saturday afternoon. The success was in the stands where more than 35,000 turned out on a cloudy day with threats of showers to get a glimpse of the core of next year’s Big Orange team. The other success actually did occur on the field when the Vols were able to complete the scrimmage with no significant injuries.

  April 26, 2012

• Coach Pat Summitt announces her resignation

  This was a sad week for the Big Orange Nation when legendary Lady Vol basketball coach Pat Summitt announced she was resigning her position.

  April 19, 2012

• ROCKY TOP BEAT: UT Orange and White Game kicks off April 21

  We are but a few short weeks away from the end of spring practice for the Vols. That means that on April 21, the Big Orange Nation will once again be treated to the DISH Orange-White Game at Neyland Stadium. With an almost completely overhauled coaching staff, fans will get an early glimpse of how the changes could improve this team.

  April 5, 2012

• Rocky Top Beat: Vol nation starts 'Pat Watch'

  The season is over for the Lady Vols, which most likely will start the “Pat Watch” around Big Orange Country, if not the nation. Judging from the post game reaction after the loss to Baylor, it sure seemed like that might have been the last bench appearance of the legendary coach.

  March 29, 2012

• ALL IN THE GAME: Manning question is finally answered

  It did take long enough, but the question of where Peyton Manning would end his professional football career is now answered. It goes without saying that his decision has really upset many fans in Tennessee. Apparently it wasn't just the money that influenced him, as Bud Adams was willing to open his checkbook as wide as possible.

  March 22, 2012

• ALL IN THE GAME: Black and Gold on a roll

  I'm not just talking about the Vanderbilt Commodores in this instance, but there are three cases of these colors standing tall and I'll address them in order of their happening.

  March 15, 2012

• ROCKY TOP BEAT: Tennessee is finally immersed in March Madness

  This week we are finally fully immersed in March Madness. From the Lady Vols to the Vols, Tennessee fans will be busy following their two favorite teams compete for a championship. The Vols are just not competing for the championship they had hoped for.

  March 15, 2012

• Oh Good Grief: SMHS makes history with state tourney appearances

  For the first time in Cumberland County history, both Stone Memorial basketball teams are in the state basketball tournament in the same year.

  March 8, 2012

• All in the Game: This is as good as it gets

  For any true sports fan that loves all sports this is as exciting a time of year as can be found anywhere. Yes, the basketball tournaments, both at the high school and college levels, produce many moments of ups and downs.

  March 8, 2012

• Rocky Top Beat: Vols enter March Madness with a vengeance

  Volunteer fans finally have something to feel good about. Both the Lady Vols and the Vols finished the season strong and roared into "March Madness" with a vengeance.

  March 8, 2012

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