Jay Greeson - Chattanooga Times Free Press

5-at-10: Clark and Co. deliver on the hype in Women’s shootout, Braves start fast, UT’s monster task

by Jay Greeson ·April 2, 2024

We convene around this online campfire to share stories and tall tales and (mostly) good-natured trash talk because at one time or another, in one sport or another, we became fans.

Iowa guard Caitlin Clark (22) celebrates after defeating LSU in an Elite Eight round college basketball game during the NCAA Tournament, Monday, April 1, 2024, in Albany, N.Y. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer)

5-at-10: Weekend winneers and losers, what’s the narrative on UT’s hoops season

by Jay Greeson ·April 1, 2024

So what will the takeaway be for this UT basketball season.

Tennessee forward J.P. Estrella dunks during the second half of an Elite Eight college basketball game against Purdue in the NCAA Tournament, Sunday, March 31, 2024, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

5-at-10: Loaded mailbag with onside chatter, NBC’s hiring decisions, male fashion rules

by Jay Greeson ·March 29, 2024

Let's handle our business. Yikes, lots to get to, including the question if Nate Oats is the best college basketball coach in America.

Rory McIlroy walks on the first hole during the second round of the Masters earlier this month at Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Ga. (Associated Press)

5-at-10: Ice Cube’s a genius, $5 million offer to Clark would not end well, NCAA hates player props

by Jay Greeson ·March 28, 2024

Yes, we have been enthralled by Caitlin Clark's rise to becoming the most popular college basketball player in the world.

Iowa guard Caitlin Clark reacts in the second half of a second-round college basketball game against West Virginia in the NCAA Tournament, Monday, March 25, 2024, in Iowa City, Iowa. Iowa won 64-54. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)

5-at-10: More NFL rules changes, MLB playoff and award projections, Caitlin Clark’s popularity

by Jay Greeson ·March 27, 2024

And the Clark effect is raising the profile across the entire sport. ESPN's numbers Monday were up 180% according to SportsMediaWatch.com for women's hoops compared to last year. Wow.

Iowa guard Caitlin Clark warms up before a second-round college basketball game against West Virginia in the NCAA Tournament, Monday, March 25, 2024, in Iowa City, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)

5-at-10: Caitlin Clark, Poppie moves on, Lady Vols are mediocre, Shohei’s scandal, NFL rule change

by Jay Greeson ·March 26, 2024

Caitlin Clark and Iowa survived and advanced.

Iowa guard Caitlin Clark reacts during a second-round college basketball game against West Virginia in the NCAA Tournament, Monday, March 25, 2024, in Iowa City, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)

5-at-10: Weekend winners and losers, Madness takeaways, most famous golf holes on the planet

by Jay Greeson ·March 25, 2024

March Madness was truly mad.

5-at-10: Friday mailbag on Calipari’s disastrous Thursday, ACC on the clock, diet discussion

by Jay Greeson ·March 22, 2024

Let's handle our business.

Kentucky coach John Calipari stands in front of the bench late in the second half of Thursday night's first-round game of the men's NCAA Tournament against Oakland in Pittsburgh. (Associated Press)

5-at-10: More Madness chatter, Nantz absence will be felt, goodbye to the great M. Emmett Walsh

by Jay Greeson ·March 21, 2024

The ball will be tipped today, and some of the feedback from Wednesday's chat got me thinking about the future of the Big Dance.

FILE - Jim Nantz works during the Florida Atlantic and San Diego State Final Four college basketball game in the NCAA Tournament on Saturday, April 1, 2023, in Houston.

5-at-10: More bracket discussion, ACC turmoil, is the women’s game better than men’s hoops?

by Jay Greeson ·March 20, 2024

So Virginia stinks.