Latest Slidescroller coverage mentioning Doug Atkins across Football, Baseball.
From Mississippi backyards to Super Regional victories, Doug Atkins and his twin brother Brandon trace a path that culminates in Troy’s first College World Series appearance, intertwined with coaching and community.
Doug Atkins recalls his early baseball days with twin brother Brandon, their rise through Dixie Youth Baseball, college experiences at Copiah‑Lincoln and Troy, and how the university's recent success revives cherished memories while shaping his current coaching path.
College coaches exploit eligibility loopholes, and a recent track transfer could give Tennessee the pass‑rusher depth it needs while reviving a tradition of dual‑sport talent.
A look at how coaches are bending transfer rules to add multi‑talented athletes, with Tennessee eyeing a track‑and‑field recruit to bolster its defensive line.
College football coaches are increasingly turning to dual‑sport athletes to plug roster gaps, and Tennessee may find its next pass‑rusher in the track transfer window.
The Tennessean's latest ranking celebrates the high school, college and professional achievements of the state's most influential football players.