Rick Barnes is amazing. So fortunate he landed in Knoxville. Prayers up for ZZ and his right knee

D3 Volleyball on ESPN+ tonight. Elite 8 Washington and Lee v Hope. Let's go Generals

Whiskey Advent night #4 is Chicken Cock. A straight Kentucky bourbon comes in at 90 proof and no age statement. Traditional notes of Carmel, butterscotch, vanilla oak and a little pepper spice on the finish. This is a little young tasting and could use some more proof and age.

Day 3 of Whiskey Advent season brings us an American Single Malt from Stranahan's. Blue Peak is a lower proof ASM that has been solera aged for 4 years. The palate has some nice sweetness and light malty flavors. The price is right at $43, but it lacks depth and could use more age/proof. Not for me

Advent night #2, Bhakta 1928 straight rye whiskey blended with Calvados and Armagnac vintages datong back to 1928. The spicy rye is well balanced with the sweeter spirits to create a very interesting experience. Totally new dynamic for me that is very enjoyable

On the first day of Christmas, my true love gave to me....
A taste of Heaven Hill BIB

More advent calendar tastes to come.

Polished off the end of this bottle tonight. Slow start but it opened up nicely over time. Very enjoyable. On to the next one. #oldforester

Vols still in the conversation. Not good in the 2nd half tonight. Too conservative, not mentally tough. Program still on track and the future is bright. Gotta learn how to win this type of game on the road

Game on Vols. Gotta make halftime adjustment to stop.....[checks notes] Oscar.....f'n......Delp????? to play for the SEC championship

Looking forward to the Vols tonight. Strange feeling against a big-time SEC opponent. Need Sampson and Nico to stay healthy and Dawgs to turn it over a couple of times.