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5-at-10: NFL best coaching openings, college QB1 turn portal to paydays, Derrick Henry’s greatness

My fandom of Derrick Henry is clear. And abundant.

By Jay Greeson January 6, 2026

Baltimore Ravens running back Derrick Henry (22) rushes before an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Matt Durisko)

5-at-10: Weekend winners (Myles Garrett) and losers (bad FT shooting) and Kiffin-centered craziness

Tomlin has never had a losing record in his almost two decades.

By Jay Greeson January 5, 2026

Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin reacts after a play during the first half of an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens, Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

Case: Happy New Year with a wish for good times in the great outdoors

One thing is for sure. If you are a hunter and/or a fisherman, you are also an optimist.

By Larry Case January 4, 2026

Contributed photo / "Guns & Cornbread" columnist Larry Case smiles as Arkansas, a Labrador retriever, checks out the duck. Case believes waterfowl hunters are among the biggest optimists when it comes to the outdoors.

5-at-10: First mailbag of 2026 is dominanted by college football portal, bowl analysis and hot seats this fall

Let's handle some business.

By Jay Greeson January 2, 2026

Alabama head coach Kalen Deboer stands on the field during the first half in the first round of an NCAA College Football Playoff against Oklahoma, Friday, Dec. 19, 2025, in Norman, Okla. (AP Photo/Nate Billings)

5-at-10: Happy new year with predictions from Kyle the Magic 8-ball and more bowl picks

Happy New Year, everyone. May it be your best year yet.

By Jay Greeson January 1, 2026

5-at-10: Sports biggest 2025 star, UT’s sour note in Music City, Fab 4 New Year’s Eve bowl picks

Who was the biggest star in sports in 2025?

By Jay Greeson December 31, 2025

FILE - Los Angeles Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani is introduced before Game 3 of baseball's World Series against the Toronto Blue Jays, Monday, Oct. 27, 2025, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson, File)

5-at-10: True or false Tuesday as Tiger turns 50, NFL power poll, portal possibilities, Dabo’s hot seat

True or false, Tiger being 50 today makes you feel old.

By Jay Greeson December 30, 2025

FILE - Tiger Woods of the United States walks to the 18th green during his second round of the British Open Golf Championships at Royal Troon golf club in Troon, Scotland, Friday, July 19, 2024. (AP Photo/Scott Heppell, File)

5-at-10: Weekend winners (the PopTarts Bowl) and losers (the Steelers) and pros playing college hoops

The Cougars rallied to win their bowl appearance over Georgia Tech.

By Jay Greeson December 29, 2025

BYU running back Jovesa Damuni (28) reacts to a first down against Georgia Tech during the second half of the Pop-Tarts Bowl NCAA college football game, Saturday, Dec. 27, 2025, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/Kevin Kolczynski)

Paschall: A year like no other for former Chattanooga prep stars

As an 11-year-old sports junkie, I watched on television as former Baylor School tennis standout Roscoe Tanner lost a five-set Wimbledon final to Bjorn Borg.

By David Paschall December 27, 2025

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, who prepped at Chattanooga's Hamilton Heights School, holds up the MVP trophy as he celebrates with his team after winning the NBA basketball championship with a Game 7 victory against the Indiana Pacers Sunday, June 22, 2025, in Oklahoma City. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

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Henley: Mocs had the perfect fit for NIT title run

Sometimes the pieces fit.

By Gene Henley December 26, 2025

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