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Blake Toppmeyer
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Columnist, Knoxville News Sentinel
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By Blake Toppmeyer Verified| USA Today Verified Josh Heupel said no one is bigger than Tennessee's program as he said farewell to quarterback Nico Iamaleava. His next move? Hunt for a transfer QB. Coaches bemoan lack of roster control, but their demand for transfers contributes to transfer supply. Tennessee sued the NCAA, spurring a settlement that further empowered athletes. Beware of the monsters you help create. The irony hung thick in the air, like the springtime pollen in East Tennessee.
By Blake Toppmeyer Verified| The Courier-Journal (Louisville, KY) Verified The age of the diaper dandy is finished. The time of the transfer has come, and Mark Pope is willing to play the game John Calipari wasn't: Transfer roulette. Kentucky is in the process of assembling one of the nation's best transfer classes ahead of Mark Pope's second season. Need proof for how the transfer model works? See Florida and its star Walter Clayton Jr.The age of the diaper dandy is finished. The time of the zero-star recruit has come.
By Blake Toppmeyer Verified| USA Today Verified Josh Heupel said no one is bigger than Tennessee's program as he said farewell to quarterback Nico Iamaleava. His next move? Hunt for a transfer QB. Coaches bemoan lack of roster control, but their demand for transfers contributes to transfer supply. Tennessee sued the NCAA, spurring a settlement that further empowered athletes. Beware of the monsters you help create. The irony hung thick in the air, like the springtime pollen in East Tennessee.
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Knoxville News Sentinel
The Knoxville News Sentinel is a historic daily newspaper based in Knoxville, Tennessee, serving the local community and surrounding regions. Founded in 1886, it originally operated as *The Sentinel* before merging with the *Knoxville News* in 1926 to become the *Knoxville News-Sentinel*. The newspaper dropped the hyphen in its name in 2002 during a rebranding that coincided with the opening of a new printing facility. The Knoxville News Sentinel publishes daily print editions, including a Sunday edition, and has a strong digital presence, having launched one of the first newspaper websites in 1994. The newspaper is known for its commitment to community engagement and has historically advocated for civic reforms, including the establishment of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. It has received recognition for its investigative journalism and contributions to open government laws in Tennessee. With approximately 212 employees, the newspaper continues to be a vital source of news and information for East Tennessee residents.
Knoxville, Tennessee, United States
+1 844-900-7097
Founded: 1886