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Tennessee vs Ohio State: Who Should Oregon Want to Play?
The Oregon Ducks have been thrown into a situation where they’ll play one of two opponents in the Rose Bowl following the first round of the College Football Playoffs. The winner of Tennessee vs Ohio State will make the trip to Pasadena, CA to face Oregon and one critical question looms:
Who should the Ducks want to play?
Today I’ll make the case that Tennessee is the preferable matchup for Oregon, but potentially not for the reasons readers may think.
Talent
This is the obvious one. Ohio State’s roster is simply better than Tennessee’s at most positions, making them a tougher out from the jump. The Volunteers don’t really have players who stack up with Ohio State’s star-studded lineup that features receiver Jeremiah Smith, EDGE J.T. Tuimoloau, and safety Caleb Downs.
Coaching
While people can go back and forth on the matchup between Tennessee’s Josh Heupel and Ohio State’s Ryan Day, the difference in staffs really shows up with the coordinators. The Buckeyes feature one of the strongest coordinator tandems in all of college football with OC Chip Kelly and DC Jim Knowles and while Tennessee’s are certainly strong, they don’t bring the pedigree Ohio State’s do.
Rematch
Any seasoned football fan can tell you it’s easy enough to beat a good team once, but having to do it a second time can be the difference. Having faced Ohio State once before, its staff will be much more prepared for what Oregon brings to the table and how they’ll attack the Buckeyes’ defense.
The simple paper analysis of the Ducks winning by one point at home in the first game then having to rematch at a neutral site does not bode well for Oregon, as the not-at-Autzen bump would make this (on paper) an advantageous spot for Ohio State.
Rebound
This is what makes the biggest difference in my mind. All you really have to do is think about what a win would mean for each of these two teams.
An Ohio State win means it’s fully bounced back from its embarrassing loss to Michigan to end the regular season and is back on track culture-wise. On the flip side, Tennessee winning that matchup could mean basically anything from them being the best team in college football to them having squeaked by a team that’s lost all motivation and locker room cohesion.
In my mind, Ohio State beating Tennessee would prove a lot more about it as a program than would Tennessee beating Ohio State. I don’t have any doubts about whether or not the Volunteers will come to play nor the quality of the team. What I’m saying is if the Buckeyes get it done in the first round, look out.
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WZTV) — A bill moving through the Tennessee Legislature could reshape how pharmacies do business in the state, with CVS warning it could lead to widespread store closures.
The Tennessee Senate has passed legislation that would change the way pharmacies can operate. The proposal has been dubbed “the CVS bill” because it directly impacts the drugstore chain.
Under the bill, drugstores would no longer be allowed to negotiate prices directly with insurance providers or government programs. Instead, a third party would be required to step in.
The bill is now under debate in the House. CVS says the change would force more than 100 of its pharmacies to close across Tennessee, but lawmakers disagree.
Tennessee football star Jermod McCoy is the player who will likely hear his name called first from the Tennessee program in the upcoming NFL Draft. There are many teams he would fit well, but these three teams are the teams I believe he is the best fit with at this moment.
1. Dallas Cowboys
The Dallas Cowboys are in need of a cornerback in the draft class, and they are likely to spend one of their first two picks on one. They are selecting at No. 12 and No. 20 in the draft as of now, and McCoy could hear his name called. He would be joining a decent group of cornerbacks, but he would be an immediate starter, likely alongside a later selection that they make with a cornerback.
It would be shocking if the Cowboys pass on him if they select at 12 and he is still on the board. McCoy would be an immediate starter and would be someone who could shut down a whole side of the field for the Cowboys early in his career.
2. Miami Dolphins
The Miami Dolphins is one of the better fits for Jermod McCoy, and it would make the most sense, as the Dolphins could use almost every position after a major haul of their players. They are in a major rebuilding phase and drafting at No. 11 leaves many to believe that McCoy could be in play.
McCoy would likely be their No. 1 cornerbakc the day he got to the franchise, and would have the chance to dominate the way he did in his one season on the field with the Vols. This selection would depend on who drops out of the first ten selections. If he is one of the better players remaining (highly likely) he very well could hear his name called at pick 11.
3. New York Jets
The New York Jets have the chance to be very good when it comes to the draft, as they are drafting at both No. 2 and No. 16. I believe they will be looking to get a cornerback with their No. 16 pick, which would make a lot of sense considering they had to get rid of Sauce Gardner.
McCoy would be the perfect replacement, as they could find themselves in one of the better situations on the defensive side of the football. He can shutdown a side of the field, and I would bet that he would be a great fit with the Jets because of that exactly.
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Nashville Sounds and Autism Tennessee partner to host inclusive Beyond the Label Day for local children
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) — At a ballpark built for noise, there is space for something quieter.
During the Nashville Sounds’ “Beyond the Label Day,” kids are learning, playing and experiencing baseball in a way that works for them. Autism Tennessee volunteers stepped in to guide kids through sensory play designed to calm and focus.
From spinning toys to textured fidgets, these tools help turn overwhelming moments into manageable ones. Children engaged with the activities, pointing out shapes like a circle, noticing items like candies, and expressing how nice the experience was.
Adam English, general manager of the Nashville Sounds, said making space for everyone is the goal, even as the stadium announcer calls another Sounds strikeout.
“It’s important for us to raise awareness about autism, but also just make sure that First Horizon Park is an inclusive place for everybody” English said.
The Sounds stadium even has a sensory room for families at every game.
“There’s huge baseball fans that sometimes shy away because of loud crowds and we want to make sure every game out here available” English said.
For Autism Tennessee leaders like Jessica Moore, days like this are about more than awareness. They are about belonging.
“Typically events like this can be super overwhelming… so this is just a way for people to feel like they can come and still be successful” Moore said.
What are your thoughts on making sports venues more inclusive for all fans? Watch the video to see the sensory room in action, and share your experiences with me at kim.rafferty@NewsChannel5.com.
In this article, we used artificial intelligence to help us convert a video news report originally written by Kim Rafferty. When using this tool, both Kim Rafferty and the NewsChannel 5 editorial team verified all the facts in the article to make sure it is fair and accurate before we published it. We care about your trust in us and where you get your news, and using this tool allows us to convert our news coverage into different formats so we can quickly reach you where you like to consume information. It also lets our journalists spend more time looking into your story ideas, listening to you and digging into the stories that matter.
Checking in on Cole: Gallatin rallies around teen battling brain tumor with prayer vigil
Austin Pollack brings us an update on a remarkable young man facing great odds, and his family has one simple request: pray for Cole. I believe in the power of prayer and hope you’ll join me in lifting up Cole and his family.
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