With only seven more days left in 2007, it’s time to look ahead to 2008:
January
LSU beats Ohio State in national championship game.
New England Patriots win Super Bowl to complete perfect season.
Three members of 1972 Miami Dolphins are hospitalized following suicide attempts.
February
Michael Waltrip banned from Daytona 500 after plutonium discovered under his hood during routine inspection.
Tennessee athletic department adopts more lenient drug policy for student-athletes: five positive tests and you’re out.
John Daly and his wife exchange gunfire for Valentine’s Day.
Michael Vick hospitalized after being bitten by prison guard dog.
March
LSU coach Les Miles wins $1 million in Reader’s Digest Sweepstakes.
Eric Berry excused from the last three weeks of UT’s spring practice after permanently damaging two tackling dummies.
UT dominates first All-Smith team in college basketball.
Fred White’s pit bull turns on him.
April
Fred White’s pit bull returns home after three-week stay in veterinary clinic.
Tennessee defeats Ohio State to win national championship in basketball.
Tim Tebow tramples 15 other runners in winning the Boston Marathon.
Celtics lead the NBA in shooting; Pacers lead the league in being shot at.
May
LSU coach Les Miles hits Kentucky Derby superfecta to win $1.5 million.
Tim Tebow hits 500-yard drive at Gainesville Putt-Putt course.
Georgia defeats Ohio State to win national championship in tennis.
Columbia, S.C., student edges Columbus, Ohio, student to win Scripps national spelling bee.
June
Travis Henry gets nine subpoenas for Father’s Day.
UT athletic department adopts more lenient drug-testing policy for student-athletes: six positive tests and you’re out.
Drew Edwards beats somebody from Ohio to win the Sports Page’s second-annual spam-eating contest.
Davey O’Brien Award, given annually to the best college quarterback, renamed the Tim Tebow Award.
July
LSU coach Les Miles wins $11 million in Powerball lottery.
Tim Tebow tramples 10 bulls during the “Running of the Bulls” in Pamplona, Spain.
Ohio State finishes second to Ole Miss in national cheerleading competition.
New Orleans Saints running back Reggie Bush says he won’t report to training camp until he’s paid as much as he made his junior year at Southern Cal.
Jim Thorpe Award, given annually to the best college defensive back, renamed the Eric Berry Award.
August
UT Athletic Department announces more lenient drug testing: “Only the hard stuff.”
Eric Berry banned from tackling teammates during UT’s preseason drills.
USA Today survey reveals that more people can name the prime minister of Belgium than the heavyweight boxing champion.
September
Two UAB running backs give up football after being tackled by Eric Berry.
Fans required to show proof of health insurance to purchase hot dog at Neyland Stadium.
LSU converts four fourth-downs to beat Auburn.
Tim Tebow-Eric Berry collision registers 6.7 on the Richter scale.
After loss to Florida, UT defensive tackle Demonte Bolden says quarterback Jonathan Crompton throws like a girl.
Arkansas coach Bobby Petrino collects $10,000 bonus for not quitting before the end of the first month.
Yankees third baseman Alex Rodriguez clinches triple crown.
October
Alex Rodriguez hits into game-ending triple play as Yankees lose in first round of the playoffs.
Northern Illinois running back quits football after Eric Berry stares at him during pregame warmups.
Georgia breaks out new fuchsia jerseys but still loses to Vols.
Uga VI follows Tim Tebow home after Gators beat Bulldogs.
Arkansas coach Bobby Petrino collects $50,000 bonus for not quitting after two months.
November
Wyoming running back quits football after hearing scouting report on Eric Berry.
With Gerald Jones running the “G-Gun” offense for the entire game, UT gains more than 500 yards against both Vanderbilt and Kentucky.
Bruce Pearl signs three Smiths during early signing period.
Joe Paterno announces he will retire after Penn State’s bowl game.
December
Alabama coach Nick Saban says he will never be the head coach at Penn State.
Tim Tebow wins Tim Tebow Award.
Eric Berry wins Eric Berry Award.
Florida and Ohio State finish one-two in BCS rankings; Vols finish regular season in top 10.
Phillip Fulmer voted SEC coach of the year.
O. J. Simpson continues the pursuit of his ex-wife’s killers.
Sports editor John Adams may be reached at 865-342-6284 or adamsj@knews.com.
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Comments » 35
volfan73120#211815 writes:
This was a very riduculous article. It fits the mind set of the author.
murrayvol writes:
John, if Rick Reilly is logged on, I'm sure he's busting a gut laughing. Congrats on getting this one in early so you could have some family time.
Merrrrrrry Christmas to all and to all a good night.
TommyJack writes:
I think the article is a side-splitter.
londonvol writes:
good article, worth a few laughs, Merry Christmas to all
Pullingguard writes:
Good article John, who knows a lot of it may come true. And, to Volfan73120 may your new year be one where your condition improves.
DroopyDrawers writes:
Adams and his Les Miles. Go back to LSU where you would be happy and Vol Fans would be happier.
shrtrack#396192 writes:
Sorry Vol fans he's just kidding. He writes an article like this each year. It is really fun.
DenmarkVol_aka_Mbumburu writes:
Ha -- good stuff, John.
agentorange writes:
Merry Christmas fools.
pdhuff#552644 writes:
I believed every word of it till he went apes#$t with the coach of the year pick and I knew also that Travis Henry would only get 6 subpeonas. Merry Christmas.
creepykev#228270 writes:
I would rather read real articles about real sports issues.
dyoung2020#325368 writes:
Christmas Eve, and a bunch of idiots are complaining about a funny column on a site about UT football.
My Christmas wish list....
1. I wish fans for other schools would not post on a Knoxville News Sentinal website. It makes you seem like a low life with nothing better to do.
2. It's one thing to be negative, but good grief, some of you guys are whining like little babies. For the new year try either being negative after a loss we shouldn't lose (not every single article).
3. Rock em Sock em Robots.
Hixson_Vol writes:
I would rather read an article about Chavis accepting the DC job at Duke.
IceVol writes:
Then go read them, I enjoyed the laugh.
BigOrangeInCarolina writes:
Merry Christmas to all Vols everywhere. And to the Vol football team, a very special wish for a win next week. Everything will be better with a win in the bowl. God Bless...
wyomingvol writes:
That was funny.
Adams: What is a drivel and how is Dane Bradshaw doing next March?
Have a great Christmas, New Years, GO VOLS.
I'll hang up and listen to ya.......
southernACmavs writes:
I have one Fulmer Loses to Florida AGAIN.
snafu14u#241639 writes:
To all Vol fans everywhere. Count your blessings and Merry Christmas. bonzaivol
snafu14u#241639 writes:
BTW the Eric Berry stuff sounds like the Chuck Norris "legend" stuff. Fun article.bonzaivol
TommyJack writes:
why36knot: Of course he does. And don't call him surely.
wisonsinvol writes:
Hey, you know what would happen if Adams really did move back to Lousiana? The IQ's in Lousiana and Tennessee would go up.
TommyJack writes:
why36knot: Is there ANYTHING that you like?
etvolfan writes:
Merry Christmas to all!
ULTIMATEVOLUNTEER writes:
here's a prediction: adams writes an article that is actually good where he isn't negative about everything!
tenndave writes:
pdhuff. You only know of 6, the article could still be right.
Why no annoucement about Petrino in Dec.
Who got up from the Tebow, Berry hit?
health insurance is not a problem next year. Hillary gave it to us for christmas.
Harrygh writes:
With all the bad news in the past month, it is great to see someone still has a sense of humor. Thanks for the article.
pdhuff#552644 writes:
Tenndave - Henry's getting a little older and the oil needs changing in both him and his Mercedes. He was a warrior.
A prediction: we'll be facing another Wisconsin-type in a non BCS bowl next year after staying the course. I firmly believe if you constantly fail to reach your goals, lower your standards and you'll be successful one day. Or lower them again. Even a feelin' good TDTN touristing gets under the limbo bar at first. Make it easier before making it harder. Look at your picture of the grail before it fades. Happy New Year in Tamper!
rkastens writes:
While I found some of your remarks amusing, suicide and domestic violence are not funny. You're a better writer than that.
inquiry writes:
waste of time reading John
whiskeyman writes:
I'm not normally a fan John, but this is a hoot! Thanks for bearing with us all year.
vjnd3#219886 writes:
12 Times - It is really hard to believe that your anything but a delusional a$$bag.
Colliervol writes:
We should pay more attention to 12times. If anybody should know about paying somebody something to come to their school, it would certainly be a Tide booster. They've got LOTS of experience at that. Just ask the NCAA.
P.S.- Do you know the similarity between a tornado and an Alabama divorce?........Either way, the trailer is gone.
japadilla30#648754 writes:
Be happy Mr. Adams mentions Eric Berry, he wasn't even the best freshman in his conference.
mississippi_vol writes:
third saturday in oct: since they are playing in knoxville the refs will not help bama this year. sorry j.p. no roughing the passers when u throw one into the stands on 3rd an 13. also today nick saban will grow one inch to stand at 5'3. he will also be a good sport and blame every one of his seniors for the loss because he didn't recruit them.
GO VOLS
utclassof1992 writes:
February-Florida scores on UT again. Alabama driving. Cal at the 30. No stop in sight.
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