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Former West Tennessee Running Back Kenneth Walker III Named MVP of Super Bowl LX
On a night built for stars, Kenneth Walker III did not ask for attention. He took it. The former West Tennessee standout delivered a performance that felt both timeless and rare, powering the Seattle Seahawks to a 29–13 victory over the New England Patriots and earning Super Bowl LX MVP honors. In doing so, Walker
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Shawn Gates Makes His Super Bowl Prediction
Seattle Seahawks Seattle’s identity is simple and tough. Defense travels. The Seahawks have built a unit that bends very little and breaks even less, consistently slowing down some of the league’s most explosive offenses. On the other side of the ball, their playmakers can flip the field in seconds. Jaxon Smith-Njigba looks every bit like
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The AFC Isn’t Just a Conference – It’s a Fight for Survival.
Big-time respect to David Johnson of Smyrna High School for dropping a serious football breakdown with his piece, “The AFC Isn’t Just a Conference. It’s a Fight for Survival.” David is still in high school and already writing with the depth, structure, and analytical mindset you’d expect from seasoned analysts, breaking down the AFC’s shifting…
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Shawn Gates Breaks Down The CF National Championship Game
Indiana vs. Miami The QB Battle This game really comes down to the quarterbacks. Fernando Mendoza and Carson Beck are both confident and have shown all year why they’re here. Mendoza is coming off a crazy season and even won the Heisman, which says a lot about how good he’s been. He makes plays when
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Titans Cast a Wide Net in Head Coaching Search as John Harbaugh Emerges as Clear Priority
Titans Cast a Wide Net in Head Coaching Search as John Harbaugh Emerges as Clear Priority The Tennessee Titans have officially launched their head coaching search, moving aggressively just one day after the 2025 NFL regular season concluded. With organizational change underway and a general manager entering his second year on the job, the franchise
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The Way Too Early Draft Predictions For The Tennessee Titans
The Way Too Early Draft Predictions For The Tennessee Titans The 2025 season was a challenging one for the Tennessee Titans, reflected in their position near the top of the NFL Draft order. Injuries, roster inconsistencies, and a lack of explosive playmakers defined much of the year. However, the final stretch of the season offered
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Tennessee Youth Selected to Represent State at 5 Star Nation All American Games
A group of seven-year-old football players from Tennessee will take the national stage later this month, representing Tennessee at the 5 Star Nation Youth All-American Games in Daytona Beach, Florida. The event brings together elite youth talent from across the country and provides young athletes with a rare opportunity to compete, learn, and be recognized
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Henry County’s Josh Wolfe Named Region 7 5A Coach of the Year
Henry County’s Josh Wolfe Named Region 7 5A Coach of the Year Henry County entered the 2025 season with a new leader and a young roster, and by the end of the year, the Patriots had something to celebrate. Head Coach Josh Wolfe has been named the Region 7 5A Coach of the Year, a
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Henry County Sweeps Region 7 5A Awards as Spellings and Ward Lead a New Era of Patriot Football
Henry County football entered the 2025 season with a young roster, a new head coach, and plenty of uncertainty. It ended the year with two of the most prestigious honors in West Tennessee. Quarterback Ayden Spellings has been named the 2025 Region 7 5A Offensive Player of the Year, while outside linebacker Danious Ward has
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Snider, Brown, and Co. Dominate Quarterfinals as Westview Smothers Melrose
Melrose arrived at Martin on Friday night expecting to score often and rack up yards behind Mr. Tennessee Football semifinalist, Thomas Heffner, at quarterback, and an offense that had been electric all season. Many believed they had enough firepower to challenge Westview in a high-scoring battle. Instead, the Chargers delivered a defensive performance that flipped