To honor Knoxville native Will McKamey, who passed away March 25 after collapsing while taking part in spring practice as a freshman running back on the Navy football team, the Tennessee players will wear white pregame shooting shirts with the words "I WILL" on the front and "McKamey 41" on the back.
The phrase "I WILL" has become a well-known way to memorialize McKamey at the U.S. Naval Academy. The football team's helmets this season all bear "I WILL" decals.
On social media, users have shared their memories of McKamey by posting the hashtag #Iwill."
McKamey's family attended Tennessee's practice on Tuesday, Nov. 5. Afterwards, Donnie Tyndall presented each family member with an "I WILL" shirt, and Will's father, Randy McKamey, addressed the team.