JOHN ADAMS NEWS

Readers worry NCAA could block Tennessee football's path to national championship | Adams Readers worry about NCAA blocking Tennessee Vols championship drive. Another reader compares Josh Heupel to Paul Newman. Is booing bands OK?

OCTOBER 19, 2022 • KNOXNEWS.COM

SEC football picks: Here's why Tennessee will win at LSU, end another streak | Adams Josh Heupel's Tennessee Vols ended a three-game losing streak to Pittsburgh. Then, it ended a five-game losing streak to Florida. Is LSU nex...

OCTOBER 6, 2022 • KNOXNEWS.COM

SEC football picks: Don't blame columnist if you lose money | Adams Kentucky's Mark Stoops and Ole Miss' Lane Kiffin have led their college football teams into a matchup of unbeatens. Can Arkansas defense wit...

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022 • KNOXNEWS.COM

Neyland Stadium sound system latest reader complaint | Adams Hard to understand officials on Neyland Stadium sound system. Remember Gerry Faust? One of my readers does.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022 • KNOXNEWS.COM

SEC picks: Tennessee Vols will have big-play chances. Can they capitalize? | Adams Tennessee Vols need to capitalize on big-play opportunities. Mark Stoops has stabilized Kentucky football. Can Billy Napier do the same at F...

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022 • KNOXNEWS.COM

Defending Heupel's appearance for Tennessee football but not Neyland Stadium urinals | Adams Email contributors were in attack mode after first full weekend of college football. Josh Heupel appearance, column headline draw their ire.

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022 • KNOXNEWS.COM

SEC football predictions: As Tennessee opens with a cupcake, Florida and LSU should watch out | Adams Tennessee football will breeze through the season opener. Why would anyone agree to be Alabama's opening opponent? Billy Napier could open w...

AUGUST 31, 2022 • KNOXNEWS.COM

Readers think Tennessee football only cares about wealthy fans, take shot at Smokey Grey uniforms | Adams Readers concerned Tennessee football is all about the money. Another Tennessee fan all in on a 10-2 prediction for Vols. Thumbs down on grey...

AUGUST 30, 2022 • KNOXNEWS.COM

Literary contributors see humor in Tennessee football cheating scandal | Adams UT fan says to lighten up on Jeremy Pruitt. All he did was take a job for which he was unqualified.

AUGUST 2, 2022 • KNOXNEWS.COM

If Tennessee football punishment over recruiting violations is forfeits, these will hurt most | Adams Once the NCAA gets around to penalizing Tennessee football for the cheating of former coach Jeremy Pruitt, the Vols likely will have to forf...

AUGUST 1, 2022 • KNOXNEWS.COM

'Gumpfellas' could bring Tennessee football cheating scandal to cinema | Adams If you were casting a movie of Tennessee Vols cheating scandal, who would you have as Casey Pruitt? Donde Plowman?

JULY 29, 2022 • KNOXNEWS.COM

You might call Casey Pruitt a cheater. I call her a coach's perfect wife | Adams Tennessee chancellor Donde Plowman deserves star billing for how she handled the football program's. But Casey Pruitt also gave her all for...

JULY 26, 2022 • KNOXNEWS.COM

Tennessee has history of faring well with a proven quarterback | Adams History tells us that Tennessee Vols are headed for a good season since they have a proven quarterback returning.

JULY 25, 2022 • KNOXNEWS.COM

Why 'Voice of the Vols' Bob Kesling calls Tennessee coach Josh Heupel 'a breath of fresh air' | Adams Josh Heupel has impressed the 'Voice of the Vols' with how he handles his media responsibilities - even under difficult circumstances.

JULY 22, 2022 • KNOXNEWS.COM

Why Tennessee football game vs South Carolina has become crucial for Vols to win | Adams How good will the South Carolina Gamecocks become under Shane Beamer? The question matters to Tennessee football.

JULY 19, 2022 • KNOXNEWS.COM

Why Lane Kiffin, Mike Leach are a measuring stick for SEC football success | Adams Lane Kiffin has reloaded with transfers at Ole Miss. Mike Leach has his best Mississippi State team. They could make for upsetting SEC seaso...

JULY 18, 2022 • KNOXNEWS.COM

Could Tennessee Vols win SEC football title in 5 years? | Adams Tennessee Vols athletics director Danny White has high expectations for football program. Can Josh Heupel meet them?

JULY 12, 2022 • KNOXNEWS.COM

Tennessee football recruiting investigation, conference expansion show NCAA's irrelevance | Adams NCAA investigation of Tennessee football has gone so slowly former coach Jeremy Pruitt has had a chance to lose another job.

JULY 11, 2022 • KNOXNEWS.COM

The SEC could be headed for another lengthy championship run ' Adams The SEC has won three consecutive football national championships. Could it match the seven-year winning streak from 2006 through 2012?

MAY 16, 2022 • KNOXNEWS.COM

Reader speaks out on Jarrett Guarantano. Another fears worst for UT Vols secondary ' Adams One reader wishes best for former Tennessee quarterback Jarrett Guarantano. Another fears the worst for Vols secondary.

MAY 12, 2022 • KNOXNEWS.COM

Here's my All-SEC football transfer portal team, and of course it's loaded with talent ' Adams First-year LSU football coach Brian Kelly is mining the transfer portal as well as any coach in the SEC.

APRIL 14, 2022 • KNOXNEWS.COM

Why spring might be better time for Tennessee football to add transfers with impact ' Adams College football's biggest transfer wave hit before the spring semester. But some players could benefit from waiting until the spring to tra...

FEBRUARY 10, 2022 • KNOXNEWS.COM

For a better college football February scratch National Signing Day, create winter practice ' Adams College football's National Signing Day is outdated. You want a better football February? Have spring practice that month, call it winter pr...

JANUARY 30, 2022 • KNOXNEWS.COM

Readers unhappy with ACC officials and Tennessee Vols. Pass coverage ripped ' Adams Readers appalled by Tennessee defense and officiating. They also aren't happy with quarterback Hendon Hooker.

DECEMBER 31, 2021 • KNOXNEWS.COM

What happened to team loyalty in college football? Ask the coaches ' Adams It's just a matter of time before a player enters the transfer portal when his game is in progress. You can't blame them for having a wander...

DECEMBER 24, 2021 • KNOXNEWS.COM