A Life Transformed on Rocky Top

In 1977, a young student arrived at the University of Tennessee to study Animal Science, unaware of the adventure ahead. Joining Alpha Gamma Rho (AGR) made the campus feel like home, bringing together a brotherhood that had a special honor: caring for Smokey, the beloved mascot. Stepping onto the field on several occasions alongside Smokey’s Trainer JK Graves turned a former spectator into a lifelong fan. That passion sparked a 45-year tradition of attending nearly every home football game at Neyland Stadium following graduation in 1982. The story took its best turn in 1998 with the arrival of Drew during the VOLS’ undefeated National Championship run. A celebratory trip to the Fiesta Bowl introduced us to Kokopelli—a lucky charm that sparked a grand new tradition: the annual KokOasis Challenge. Today, the KokOasis Challenge brings community and college sports together under one banner to unite family, old friends, and new faces, where there is always room in the stands for one more. — Kevin

Registration continues for our Special FREE Edition of the 2026 KokOasis REGULAR SEASON Football Challenge. Register before August 31st. The FIRST PICK SHEET DEADLINE will be Wednesday, Sep 2nd . . . WELCOME! BigOrange29, Cali Fighting Irish, Chefsknife, FarmerScott, Galloping Ghost, HeuperVOL, JeTske, Joey, mUsic ciTy VOLS, Nittany, paTricia, paTrick, PeaceNLove, PSUdude615, Queen Priscilla, Red Zone Graves, RossAndJackson, Smokeys Trainer, ThunderBlizzard, ViTeoman, Zoey, YOU?

How the KokOasis Challenge Works . . .

  • Join the Roster: Register for each seasonal challenge. 
  • Make Your Picks: Submit your selections online before each deadline.
  • Score Points: Rack up points for every winning call.
  • Nail the Margin: Grab bonus points for accurate score predictions.
  • Track the Action: Watch live standings and point totals shift in real time.
  • Claim the Crown: Win rewards when you finish among the Top Challengers!
  • Enjoy Yourself: Participation is Loads of fun!
  • Football Rules
  • Basketball Rules

Every week, a new tile (or tiles) will be immortalized upon this sacred wall, honoring the highest-scoring Challenger of the week who hasn’t already achieved eternal, ceramic glory.

Already up on the wall? Fantastic—now step aside. Should the week’s top scorer already have their insignia cemented in history, the honor will bypass them and fall to the next highest-scoring Challenger of the week still waiting in the wings.

Stay sharp, keep scoring, and watch the wall… your turn to be dynamic (or at least moUnTed in tile) might be closer than you think.