Varlas: TSSAA has good intentions. But not everyone else will
John Varlas
John Varlas is a lifelong Memphian who has covered high school sports in various capacities for over 20 years.
State governing body for athletics faces potential headaches after passing a new transfer rule that’s ripe for bending.
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