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Apr 23, 2008 Nov 18, 2009 661 13809

hooper grew up in the state of Wyoming and received a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering from the University of Wyoming in 2001. After a short, land-locked tour of duty with the Navy as a nuclear power instructor, he then moved to Knoxville, Tennessee to attend graduate school in nuclear engineering at the University of Tennessee. Already an avid football fan, taking classes in a building in the shadow of Neyland Stadium suited him very well, and he followed UT sports as a way to preserve his sanity during his studies.

In a fit of boredom during the fall of 2007, hooper made the unfortunate mistake of marrying his career to his hobby by producing a statistical analysis showing that Tennessee could expect a victory over Arkansas so long as Darren McFadden was kept below 150 total yards of offense. Armed with far too many pretty graphs, the argument was featured on the blog Rocky Top Talk, and a monster was born. Delirious with the thrill of writing to a nonscientific crowd, he continued to sham ordinary posts with incomprehensible mathematical analysis until Joel Hollingsworth surrendered and gave him a permanent position on Rocky Top Talk. Someday he will actually finish a PhD in nuclear engineering; until then, he will continue to haunt the blogosphere with his secret desire to convert the world to monospaced, sans serif fonts.

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Rocky Top Talk Posted Lady Vols Earn a Solid Win on the Road and Get Their Locker Room Back on Rocky Top Talk - 11/22/09 11:45 PM EST

Rocky Top Talk Commented Ok, so I thought it was funny. on Tennessee Volunteers vs. DePaul Blue Demons: open game thread on Rocky Top Talk - 11/22/09 7:47 PM EST

Rocky Top Talk Commented He'd drain the lizard for three without blinking. on Tennessee Volunteers vs. DePaul Blue Demons: open game thread on Rocky Top Talk - 11/22/09 7:45 PM EST (1 reply)

Rocky Top Talk Commented 34% now. on Tennessee Volunteers vs. DePaul Blue Demons: open game thread on Rocky Top Talk - 11/22/09 7:43 PM EST

Rocky Top Talk Commented some on Tennessee Volunteers vs. DePaul Blue Demons: open game thread on Rocky Top Talk - 11/22/09 7:21 PM EST

Rocky Top Talk Commented Well, on Tennessee Volunteers vs. DePaul Blue Demons: open game thread on Rocky Top Talk - 11/22/09 7:20 PM EST

Rocky Top Talk Commented Well, at least we can blame the bolt for the first half! on Tennessee Volunteers vs. DePaul Blue Demons: open game thread on Rocky Top Talk - 11/22/09 7:18 PM EST

Rocky Top Talk Commented Oh, my. on Tennessee Volunteers vs. DePaul Blue Demons: open game thread on Rocky Top Talk - 11/22/09 7:17 PM EST (1 reply)

Rocky Top Talk Commented This is good for UT, actually. on Tennessee Volunteers vs. DePaul Blue Demons: open game thread on Rocky Top Talk - 11/22/09 7:15 PM EST

Rocky Top Talk Commented Can't they just play halfcourt? :-) on Tennessee Volunteers vs. DePaul Blue Demons: open game thread on Rocky Top Talk - 11/22/09 7:14 PM EST (1 reply)

Rocky Top Talk Commented I could have told you not to do that, on Tennessee Volunteers vs. DePaul Blue Demons: open game thread on Rocky Top Talk - 11/22/09 7:13 PM EST

Rocky Top Talk Commented No. on Tennessee Volunteers vs. DePaul Blue Demons: open game thread on Rocky Top Talk - 11/22/09 7:02 PM EST (1 reply)

Rocky Top Talk Commented For such a bad night, up 9 isn't too bad. on Tennessee Volunteers vs. DePaul Blue Demons: open game thread on Rocky Top Talk - 11/22/09 6:57 PM EST (2 replies)

Rocky Top Talk Commented heh on Tennessee Volunteers vs. DePaul Blue Demons: open game thread on Rocky Top Talk - 11/22/09 6:54 PM EST

Rocky Top Talk Commented It's going to be weird to watch this on a volleyball court. on Tennessee Volunteers vs. DePaul Blue Demons: open game thread on Rocky Top Talk - 11/22/09 6:09 PM EST (1 reply)

Rocky Top Talk Commented and the audio stream doesn't seem to be working on Tennessee Volunteers vs. DePaul Blue Demons: open game thread on Rocky Top Talk - 11/22/09 6:08 PM EST

Rocky Top Talk Commented um... on Tennessee Volunteers vs. DePaul Blue Demons: open game thread on Rocky Top Talk - 11/22/09 6:06 PM EST (1 reply)

Rocky Top Talk Commented It depends on the uploading stream and on the host server. on Tennessee Volunteers vs. DePaul Blue Demons: open game thread on Rocky Top Talk - 11/22/09 6:06 PM EST

Rocky Top Talk Commented yes. on Tennessee Volunteers vs. DePaul Blue Demons: open game thread on Rocky Top Talk - 11/22/09 6:05 PM EST

Rocky Top Talk Commented Raycom hired a non-Dave? No way! on Tennessee Volunteers vs. DePaul Blue Demons: open game thread on Rocky Top Talk - 11/22/09 6:03 PM EST (1 reply)

Rocky Top Talk Commented I'm pleased. on Tennessee Lady Vols vs. Virginia Lady Cavaliers: 4 PM EST Today! on Rocky Top Talk - 11/22/09 5:48 PM EST

Rocky Top Talk Commented That did surprise me a bit. on Tennessee Lady Vols vs. Virginia Lady Cavaliers: 4 PM EST Today! on Rocky Top Talk - 11/22/09 5:47 PM EST

Rocky Top Talk Commented Cain with 6 blocks already. on Tennessee Lady Vols vs. Virginia Lady Cavaliers: 4 PM EST Today! on Rocky Top Talk - 11/22/09 5:37 PM EST (1 reply)

Rocky Top Talk Commented also awesome. That's what Hamilton used to test the VolTron. :-) on Tennessee Lady Vols vs. Virginia Lady Cavaliers: 4 PM EST Today! on Rocky Top Talk - 11/22/09 5:36 PM EST (1 reply)

Rocky Top Talk Commented sweet! on Tennessee Lady Vols vs. Virginia Lady Cavaliers: 4 PM EST Today! on Rocky Top Talk - 11/22/09 5:35 PM EST

Rocky Top Talk Commented They're still being particular with those hand-checks. on Tennessee Lady Vols vs. Virginia Lady Cavaliers: 4 PM EST Today! on Rocky Top Talk - 11/22/09 5:27 PM EST (1 reply)

Rocky Top Talk Commented I would have had it done yesterday, but I caught a lousy cold. on Tennessee Lady Vols vs. Virginia Lady Cavaliers: 4 PM EST Today! on Rocky Top Talk - 11/22/09 5:11 PM EST

Rocky Top Talk Commented I don't know how much I'll be able to be involved in the late game today. on Tennessee Lady Vols vs. Virginia Lady Cavaliers: 4 PM EST Today! on Rocky Top Talk - 11/22/09 5:04 PM EST (1 reply)

Rocky Top Talk Commented Sounds like they went cold shortly before halftime. on Tennessee Lady Vols vs. Virginia Lady Cavaliers: 4 PM EST Today! on Rocky Top Talk - 11/22/09 4:47 PM EST (1 reply)

Rocky Top Talk Commented Sounds like a pretty good crowd there, though. on Tennessee Lady Vols vs. Virginia Lady Cavaliers: 4 PM EST Today! on Rocky Top Talk - 11/22/09 4:37 PM EST

Rocky Top Talk Commented 10:51 left. on Tennessee Lady Vols vs. Virginia Lady Cavaliers: 4 PM EST Today! on Rocky Top Talk - 11/22/09 4:23 PM EST (1 reply)

Rocky Top Talk Commented It sounds like they're playing a touch faster than they have to. on Tennessee Lady Vols vs. Virginia Lady Cavaliers: 4 PM EST Today! on Rocky Top Talk - 11/22/09 4:22 PM EST (1 reply)

Rocky Top Talk Commented I was surprised myself. on Tennessee Lady Vols vs. Virginia Lady Cavaliers: 4 PM EST Today! on Rocky Top Talk - 11/22/09 4:12 PM EST

Rocky Top Talk Commented And yes. Oklahoma. on RTT BlogPoll Ballot Draft - Week 12 on Rocky Top Talk - 11/22/09 3:06 PM EST

Rocky Top Talk Commented I would agree with you on the PAC-10. on RTT BlogPoll Ballot Draft - Week 12 on Rocky Top Talk - 11/22/09 3:06 PM EST

Rocky Top Talk Commented Right. on RTT BlogPoll Ballot Draft - Week 12 on Rocky Top Talk - 11/22/09 3:04 PM EST

Rocky Top Talk Commented Heh. on RTT BlogPoll Ballot Draft - Week 12 on Rocky Top Talk - 11/22/09 3:03 PM EST (1 reply)

Rocky Top Talk Posted Tennessee Lady Vols vs. Virginia Lady Cavaliers: 4 PM EST Today! on Rocky Top Talk - 11/22/09 3:00 PM EST

Rocky Top Talk Commented That's just awesome. on Kiffin gets all fired up after Wes Brown's TD! on Rocky Top Talk - 11/22/09 2:18 PM EST

Rocky Top Talk Posted RTT BlogPoll Ballot Draft - Week 12 on Rocky Top Talk - 11/22/09 2:00 PM EST

Rocky Top Talk Commented And on the morning show with Kesling, regarding that play: on Tennessee 31 Vanderbilt 16 - Survive and Advance on Rocky Top Talk - 11/22/09 9:31 AM EST

Rocky Top Talk Commented Greg King is out for the year. on Tennessee 31 Vanderbilt 16 - Survive and Advance on Rocky Top Talk - 11/22/09 9:28 AM EST (2 replies)

Rocky Top Talk Commented The SEC Dig. Net. has it. on Wes Brown gives his all for Tennessee on Senior Day on Rocky Top Talk - 11/22/09 9:17 AM EST

Rocky Top Talk Commented That was Crompton on Wes Brown gives his all for Tennessee on Senior Day on Rocky Top Talk - 11/22/09 9:15 AM EST

Rocky Top Talk Commented last one left in Neyland. on Lil Wayne is at the Tennessee-Vanderbilt Game? on Rocky Top Talk - 11/22/09 12:21 AM EST

Rocky Top Talk Commented Wes Brown and Josh McNeil: on Wes Brown gives his all for Tennessee on Senior Day on Rocky Top Talk - 11/22/09 12:20 AM EST (1 reply)

Rocky Top Talk Commented Williams is not credited with an INT. on Tennessee 31 Vanderbilt 16 - Survive and Advance on Rocky Top Talk - 11/22/09 12:04 AM EST (1 reply)

Rocky Top Talk Commented I was initially pulling for Arizona out of fashion principle, but changed my mind shortly before the end of regulation. on Tennessee 31 Vanderbilt 16 - Survive and Advance on Rocky Top Talk - 11/22/09 12:02 AM EST

Rocky Top Talk Commented How many people would have expected that at the beginning of the year? on Tennessee 31 Vanderbilt 16 - Survive and Advance on Rocky Top Talk - 11/21/09 11:47 PM EST

A Sea Of Blue Commented It's a dawg's day. on Kentucky Wildcats @ Georgia Bulldogs -- Open Game Thread on A Sea Of Blue - 11/21/09 11:23 PM EST

A Sea Of Blue Commented Papa John's? on Kentucky Wildcats @ Georgia Bulldogs -- Open Game Thread on A Sea Of Blue - 11/21/09 11:22 PM EST

A Sea Of Blue Commented Awesome. on Kentucky Wildcats @ Georgia Bulldogs -- Open Game Thread on A Sea Of Blue - 11/21/09 11:22 PM EST

A Sea Of Blue Commented If you win next week, just maybe. on Kentucky Wildcats @ Georgia Bulldogs -- Open Game Thread on A Sea Of Blue - 11/21/09 11:21 PM EST

A Sea Of Blue Commented And this is Senior Night for Georgia. on Kentucky Wildcats @ Georgia Bulldogs -- Open Game Thread on A Sea Of Blue - 11/21/09 11:21 PM EST

A Sea Of Blue Commented looking forward to it! :-) on Kentucky Wildcats @ Georgia Bulldogs -- Open Game Thread on A Sea Of Blue - 11/21/09 11:20 PM EST

A Sea Of Blue Commented Oh, wow. on Kentucky Wildcats @ Georgia Bulldogs -- Open Game Thread on A Sea Of Blue - 11/21/09 11:20 PM EST

A Sea Of Blue Commented on Kentucky Wildcats @ Georgia Bulldogs -- Open Game Thread on A Sea Of Blue - 11/21/09 11:16 PM EST

A Sea Of Blue Commented I can understand leaving if it's actually hopeless. on Kentucky Wildcats @ Georgia Bulldogs -- Open Game Thread on A Sea Of Blue - 11/21/09 11:16 PM EST (1 reply)

A Sea Of Blue Commented They're leaving already? on Kentucky Wildcats @ Georgia Bulldogs -- Open Game Thread on A Sea Of Blue - 11/21/09 11:13 PM EST (3 replies)

A Sea Of Blue Commented Cox looks like Sigourney Weaver in his helmet. on Kentucky Wildcats @ Georgia Bulldogs -- Open Game Thread on A Sea Of Blue - 11/21/09 10:58 PM EST (1 reply)

A Sea Of Blue Commented llo on Kentucky Wildcats @ Georgia Bulldogs -- Open Game Thread on A Sea Of Blue - 11/21/09 10:55 PM EST

A Sea Of Blue Commented I would assume that you all have grace on typos in comments - especially in game threads. on Kentucky Wildcats @ Georgia Bulldogs -- Open Game Thread on A Sea Of Blue - 11/21/09 10:54 PM EST (1 reply)

A Sea Of Blue Commented Sad Dawg is Sad. on Kentucky Wildcats @ Georgia Bulldogs -- Open Game Thread on A Sea Of Blue - 11/21/09 10:51 PM EST (1 reply)

A Sea Of Blue Commented What is is with Georgia quarterbacks and tackling would-be pick sixes? on Kentucky Wildcats @ Georgia Bulldogs -- Open Game Thread on A Sea Of Blue - 11/21/09 10:48 PM EST

A Sea Of Blue Commented Yeah, not trying to distract or threadjack. on Kentucky Wildcats @ Georgia Bulldogs -- Open Game Thread on A Sea Of Blue - 11/21/09 10:47 PM EST

A Sea Of Blue Commented It was doubtful for a little while today. on Kentucky Wildcats @ Georgia Bulldogs -- Open Game Thread on A Sea Of Blue - 11/21/09 10:46 PM EST (1 reply)

A Sea Of Blue Commented Looking forward, on Kentucky Wildcats @ Georgia Bulldogs -- Open Game Thread on A Sea Of Blue - 11/21/09 10:45 PM EST (2 replies)

A Sea Of Blue Commented Heh. on Kentucky Wildcats @ Georgia Bulldogs -- Open Game Thread on A Sea Of Blue - 11/21/09 10:43 PM EST

A Sea Of Blue Commented Sweet! on Kentucky Wildcats @ Georgia Bulldogs -- Open Game Thread on A Sea Of Blue - 11/21/09 10:42 PM EST

A Sea Of Blue Commented Cool. on Kentucky Wildcats @ Georgia Bulldogs -- Open Game Thread on A Sea Of Blue - 11/21/09 10:34 PM EST

A Sea Of Blue Commented I saw it just went to the 4th quarter. on Kentucky Wildcats @ Georgia Bulldogs -- Open Game Thread on A Sea Of Blue - 11/21/09 10:32 PM EST (1 reply)

Rocky Top Talk Commented 'night all. on Tennessee Volunteers vs. Vanderbilt Commodores: 2nd half game thread on Rocky Top Talk - 11/21/09 10:30 PM EST (2 replies)

Rocky Top Talk Commented I'm going to swing into ASoB and wish 'em luck. on Tennessee Volunteers vs. Vanderbilt Commodores: 2nd half game thread on Rocky Top Talk - 11/21/09 10:30 PM EST (1 reply)

Rocky Top Talk Commented Well, go Kentucky! on Tennessee Volunteers vs. Vanderbilt Commodores: 2nd half game thread on Rocky Top Talk - 11/21/09 10:27 PM EST (1 reply)

Rocky Top Talk Commented Sloppy game, but what a release that has to be for the seniors. on Tennessee Volunteers vs. Vanderbilt Commodores: 2nd half game thread on Rocky Top Talk - 11/21/09 10:27 PM EST

Rocky Top Talk Commented oh yeah. on Tennessee Volunteers vs. Vanderbilt Commodores: 2nd half game thread on Rocky Top Talk - 11/21/09 10:26 PM EST (1 reply)

Rocky Top Talk Commented yup on Tennessee Volunteers vs. Vanderbilt Commodores: 2nd half game thread on Rocky Top Talk - 11/21/09 10:25 PM EST

Rocky Top Talk Commented I think Wes is crying. on Tennessee Volunteers vs. Vanderbilt Commodores: 2nd half game thread on Rocky Top Talk - 11/21/09 10:25 PM EST (1 reply)

Rocky Top Talk Commented Think he's keeping that ball? on Tennessee Volunteers vs. Vanderbilt Commodores: 2nd half game thread on Rocky Top Talk - 11/21/09 10:24 PM EST

Rocky Top Talk Commented What an awesome way for a senior to go out! on Tennessee Volunteers vs. Vanderbilt Commodores: 2nd half game thread on Rocky Top Talk - 11/21/09 10:23 PM EST

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