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Farragut football dealing with roster attrition
For the Farragut football program, the past few days of Christmas break have not been as cozy as the Admirals might have liked. On Dec. 23, starting quarterback Corbin Hobson announced that he will be transferring to Grace Christian for his senior season. Four days later, sophomore defensive back Donovan Lloyd posted that he will be continuing his career at Christian Academy of Knoxville. Hobson’s news makes a more immediate impact for Farragut, as the two-year starter leaves a noticeable gap for the Admirals under center. Now, he will be joining a Grace team that went 9-3 with a Division II-AA quarterfinal appearance last season. A 2025 All-Region pick, Hobson threw for 1,710 yards and 16 touchdowns with just five interceptions as a junior. He also ran for three more scores, utilizing his 6-foot-3, 210-pound frame to lead the Admirals in their second-straight playoff berth under head coach Geoff Courtney. Meanwhile, Lloyd finished the year with 12 total tackles on defense with one for loss. He has picked up one Division I offer from Louisiana Tech and did not allow a touchdown in coverage for the Admirals’ back end in 2025. While Courtney did not go in-depth on the reasoning behind each player’s decision, he did note that the transfers from his program and others across the high school level have followed the same arc as the transfer portal at the college level.
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Morning Pointe Knoxville resident, Dr. Imogene Ford, reflected she never thought about being 100. But, family, fellow residents and staff of Morning Pointe Senior Living community did when they surprised her with a party to mark the centennial milestone on Friday, Dec. 19. “I feel good,” she said after the party. “I never even thought about being 100.” She attributed her longevity to good health, advising others to “stay in decent health and care for yourself.” Imogene received books, a cake, a lifetime supply of Splenda and hugs for the special day. She was born in Guthrie, Oklahoma, just outside the city. She has one sister, Carmen, two years younger, who lives in Los Angeles, California. Imogene’s niece, Lynn Watson, and several other family members traveled from Louisiana to celebrate the 100-year-old. Watson noted her aunt fussed about there being a celebration in her honor. But, “we are very grateful … it’s an honor [to turn 100],” Watson said. “Dr. Ford’s centennial marks a remarkable legacy as an educator, author and trailblazer, including her role as the first African American board member at the University of Tennessee,” said Clarissa Alberto, communications assistant with Morning Pointe Knoxville. “Known for her warmth, intellect and love for animals, [Imogene’s] centennial celebration reflects a life well-lived and a legacy worth celebrating.” Although the years of her time at UT are not clear for Imogene, former students and UT staff and others were quick to provide insights of her breaking barriers for women and African-Americans.
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