James Washington, 50, was convicted last week of the murder of Joyce Goodener, a 35-year-old Nashville woman who was found dead by firefighters inside an abandoned home 17 years ago.

Washington, a 5-11, 197-pound junior, earned playing time from the moment he stepped on campus. He played in 10 games as a true freshmen in 2023, largely on special teams, and in 14 games last ...