Larrell Murchison of the Tennessee Titans The Titans selected North Carolina State defensive lineman Larrell Murchison in the fifth round of Saturday’s NFL Draft. Murchison (6-2, 298), selected with the 174th overall pick, said he’d ready to go to work. “They told me that I can play all along the defensive front – from five technique to zero technique – and they like that part of my game where I am versatile and can help any way that I can,” Murchison said of the Titans. “I am just trying to fit in any way I can. Whatever role they...

Cole McDonald of the Tennessee Titans Quarterback Cole McDonald has spent a good part of his life idolizing Hawaii native Marcus Mariota. Now, he’s headed to Nashville to compete for a roster spot on Mariota’s former team. The Titans on Saturday selected the former University of Hawaii quarterback in the seventh round (224th overall) of the NFL Draft. “Playing in Hawaii, I mean Marcus is the man. And when I say the man, he is the man,” McDonald said of Mariota, who played five seasons with the Titans. “Even before I knew I was going to play for Hawaii...

Chris Jackson of the Tennessee Titans New Titans defensive back Chris Jackson isn’t sure what position he’ll play in the NFL, but he knows this: He’s ready to compete. The Titans selected the Marshall defender in the seventh round (243rd overall) in Saturday’s NFL Draft. Jackson played mainly at cornerback at Marshall, but he could compete in a number of positions with the Titans, including nickel and safety. “Today, I was overfilled with joy,” Jackson said after being picked. “I am just happy to be a Titan. I am just truly happy to be a Titan.” Jackson (6-0, 186)...

Isaiah Wilson of the Tennessee Titans The Titans selected Georgia tackle Isaiah Wilson with the 29th overall pick in Thursday night’s NFL Draft. Thunder Radio brought you all the action as part of the Titans Radio Network. Wilson was a former 5-star recruit in the 2017 class. The Brooklyn-native enrolled in Athens at 6’6 350 pounds, making him one of the most intriguing offensive line prospects from the jump.  The red-shirt sophomore decided to declare for this year’s draft early and now he will join a long line of Georgia offensive lineman in the NFL. The 6-foot-6, 350-pound mountain...

Braves manager Brian Snitker recently received a text from Bobby Cox’s wife, Pam, that read, “Bobby wants to know when the [heck] are you going to start playing baseball?” You can almost see the somewhat ornery smile Cox may have shown when he decided to send this message, knowing there was still too much uncertainty to determine when the season might begin. But at the same time, this text provided more reassurance that the stroke Cox suffered last year has done nothing to diminish his love and passion for baseball. “I know baseball would give him something to look...

After beating Columbus Crew SC in an all-eMLS showdown, Doolsta is back to represent Nashville SC in another virtual version of a postponed match. Nashville SC eMLS athlete Cormac “Doolsta” Dooley will take on D.C. United’s Mohamed “KingCJ0” Alioune Diop this Friday at 7 p.m. in a EA Sports FIFA 20 clash presented by Hyundai. The match will be streamed live on Nashville SC’s Twitch, Facebook and Twitter.   Here are all of the details on how you can get your soccer fix this Friday night: The Basics Competitors: Cormac “Doolsta” Dooley (NSH) vs. Mohamed “KingCJ0” Alioune Diop (DCU)Venue: EA Sports FIFA 20Time: 7 P.M....

Ashley Evans and her family at Senior Night Tuesday, April 21st was supposed to be Senior Night for the Coffee County Lady Raider softball team.  Before the COVID-19 pandemic cancelled the remainder of the season, the Lady Raiders were set to honor their 3 seniors before taking on Franklin County.  On Tuesday night, Coach Brandon McWhorter organized a Senior Night event for Gracie Pippenger, Sarah West and Ashley Evans and their parents. Coach McWhorter received approval to allow our seniors and their parents on the field to celebrate what would have been senior night. Gracie Pippenger and her family...

TSSAA Executive Director Bernard Childress Column by Karissa Niehoff, Executive Director of the National Federation of State High School Associations and Bernard Childress, Executive Director of the Tennessee Secondary School Athletic Association. As you know, the coronavirus epidemic has caused havoc in virtually every corner of our community and in lots of different ways. One group that has been negatively affected in an unexpected way consists of the seniors who are graduating from high school this year. For many, their proms have been cancelled; their diploma will not be awarded to them in front of classmates and family; and...