This is just a sample of articles I have written as well as links to my work from UTK’s The Daily Beacon. This includes: everyday reports, opinion pieces, as well as sports previews and post-game content. Although it is heavily sports focused, serious topics are included as well
Oma-Vols: Drinking Tony Vitello’s Lemonade
The new millennium has been somewhat of a journey for the University of Tennessee’s baseball program. Legendary coach Rod Delmonico, who manned the helm from 1990, was relieved of his duties in 2007 after former athletic director Mike Hamilton became displeased with the lack of consistency in regular and postseason play. Delmonico finished 699-369 across…
Believe the HEUP
Around the SEC, “it just means more,” is a saying most fans believe in. So much so that a big rivalry game can dictate a coach’s success at a school. Tennessee’s Josh Heupel may have just garnered the attention from all over the nation and cemented his way into a lifetime contract. The Volunteers sent…
Migrating from the Mountains
Do bears migrate? Yes, but normally for the winter to hibernate. Until now. The Tennessee Smokies are the Double- A affiliate of the Chicago Cubs. They are a minor league team based in Knoxville that currently call home to Kodak, TN. Ever since 2016, there have been rumors of having the team relocate from Kodak…
High School Football During a Pandemic Season
Although it has been stated many times before, 2020 has been a year unlike any other. This has been true for everyone and everything, including sports. Many professional leagues continued to play after having a short hiatus due to the pandemic. The NBA had their “bubble,” with virtual fans in attendance. The NHL resumed their…
A Rocky Start on Rocky Top
After just four games into the season, Jeremy Pruitt relieved former defensive line coach of his duties. This is seen as a widely controversial move among the fans, who are raising concern over Tennessee’s quarterback situation after 5th year senior Jarrett Guarantano’s performance versus Kentucky. Austin Price of Rivals and Volquest was one of the…
Football in the Fall During a Pandemic
What does college football look like in a pandemic? After a delayed start to the season, the Tennessee Volunteers played their first home game in Neyland Stadium since November 30, 2019. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, the gameday experience has changed. On an average gameday, the university has a fan village with many souvenir booths, food,…
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