Archive for November, 2007

The Halfcourt Trap 11/14

Wednesday, November 14th, 2007

In advance of Road Trap ‘07-’08 tipping off in New York on Thursday, I’ve decided to engage in a totally subjective exercise. For the foregoing rankings, I consulted a panel of one. Me. Without further procrastination, here are my 6 Favorite College Basketball Venues:

Guitar Shots to the Head 11/12

Monday, November 12th, 2007

For weeks now we have heard about how we feel, and what we think about this football team. As an offshoot of a conversation with Larkin and Freak on Volchat, I thought it would be appropriate to re-examine the collective psyche of the Volnation after a big win.

Tennessee Arkansas Highlights

Monday, November 12th, 2007

The Halfcourt Trap 11/9

Friday, November 9th, 2007

With the season upon us and Gardner Webbmania in full force, it’s only natural to ask what is leading to the rash of upsets and near misses we’ve seen in the exhibition and preseason tournament games played to this point. Here are 6 factors I think are driving this phenomenon:

Dougherty’s Diatribe 11/8

Thursday, November 8th, 2007

As I began the drive from Nashville to Knoxville last Saturday with my four-year-old son Connor I thought back to the days I rode to Neyland Stadium with my grandparents. I soaked in the traditions and the passion that is Tennessee football and want the same for my boy.

Guitar Shots to the Head: The Man in the Mirror

Tuesday, November 6th, 2007

When I was a young slender guy, mirrors never bothered me that much; in fact, I could walk by them and admire what I saw. Not that I am especially good looking, but being in good shape sure helps the self confidence.

The Halfcourt Trap: Preseason Prognostications

Friday, November 2nd, 2007

With the season now directly ahead, here are a dozen prognostications of what the Trap sees in store for ‘07-’08: