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07-29-2012, 02:40 PM
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#61 (permalink)
| | Flammable when sparked!
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Originally Posted by White Out  Sorry to bump an old friend but wanted to wish my friends thru out Tennesee and Knoxville good luck in this upcoming season.
On a flight home from Vegas last night back to Calgary I watched some videos I took of the game against Alabama from when I visited and was home sick for a place I've visited once. I can't wait to make a return visit to the Smoky Mountains and see some Tennessee football again soon 
Good luck Vols! |  Hope to see you back soon!
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07-29-2012, 02:49 PM
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| | Eternal Vol
Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Deep Woods and Swamps of West Tn
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Originally Posted by White Out Sorry to bump an old friend but wanted to wish my friends thru out Tennesee and Knoxville good luck in this upcoming season.
On a flight home from Vegas last night back to Calgary I watched some videos I took of the game against Alabama from when I visited and was home sick for a place I've visited once. I can't wait to make a return visit to the Smoky Mountains and see some Tennessee football again soon
Good luck Vols! | Hockey fan here too
Hope you dislike the Oilers as much as I do
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07-29-2012, 02:59 PM
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| | Canadian, Eh
Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Calgary Alberta Canada
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Originally Posted by CountVolcula Hockey fan here too
Hope you dislike the Oilers as much as I do | Haha ya it's funny when i went to Tennessee I was a Flames fan but since I've been home the Jets came back. I'm all about the Jets again. Speaking of which I need to update my avatar to show the new Jets logo.
I followed the Jets last fall instead of the Flames... saw them in New York 3 times, Chicago, Philly, Ottawa. I saw Wisconsin vs Indiana actually, and, USC vs Arizona. USC's stadium atmosphere sucked and the place was a dump. Camp Randall was amazing and it reminded me of Neyland as far as the fan passion goes. The jump around was truly spectacular. I was happy to check that off my sporting bucket list. | |
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07-29-2012, 03:16 PM
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| | Not Guilty
Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: San Diego, CA (Nashville 8/13)
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| White Out is my favorite poster in the history of Vol Nation history. Really enjoy an outsider's prospective of how lucky us Vol fans are. We will be back on top soon | |
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07-29-2012, 03:24 PM
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| | I'm Your Huckleberry
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Originally Posted by White Out I posted on these boards months ago about my planned trip and I got a lot of great travel advice from the posters here, so I'll start with a thanks for that. Here is a recap of my experience at Neyland!
Alabama Crimson Tide vs Tennessee Volunteers Saturday October 23rd    
The pre game stuff was almost as good as the game itself. The fans were so friendly and offered up stuff from their grills and a good story about the Vols. The campus is located on a hill (the whole area around UT in Knoxville is hilly and beautiful) so the stadium didn't reveal herself to me until I was almost there. It was beautiful, a tremendous stadium with character and class. Of course you guys know this already, but it was a dramatic introduction to the old girl for me.      
The inside of the stadium is really something else when it's filled up. The extra Bama fans added some electricity to the air but I imagine that in years past when the Vol's won more games it was even better. YouTube - MVI_0410.AVI      
The half time show was remarkable. The "Million dollar band" from Bama was a lot of fun, and the circle drill done by the Pride of the Southland was stunning to observe. YouTube - MVI_0433.AVI
The fans singing along to Rockytop is my second favourite sports memory of my life, only 2nd to watching the Flames beat the Sharks for the Western conference final. I'm not too proud to admit that when the fans sang along to Rocky top during the circle drill I got a little overwhelmed and a tad glossy eyed from joy. It was a football experience I will never forget no matter how long I live, and I was so happy to be a part of it at least once.
Putting aside the pageantry of college ball, the game itself got off to a glorious start and I was starting to think upset after Poole ripped a long one in front of me for 6. We all know how the game went, so I won't rehash that.
While I was glad to get home today and be back to my hockey ways, I do have this to say to some of the naysayers and people who are down on Tennessee football. Remind yourself how lucky you are that you don't have to travel across the continent to be a part of the greatest football atmosphere in the world. You are part of a living and breathing football tradition I would be honored to be a part of, as would any football fan. It's easy to be negative and cynical; but that accomplishes nothing. Instead focus on the good times and if you're ever in doubt about the Vol's and being part of Vol nation just remind yourself that you're part of something truly special.
Thanks Knoxville, and thanks Tennessee. It was a special trip. | Now that is what Tennessee football and the college experience is really all about. | |
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07-29-2012, 03:38 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Utah
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| White Out.....hope you come again soon. Try and keep up with "our" Vols....you can join the family anytime. And, thanks for the reminder of what we still have that some will never have or have been robbed of (Brooklyn Dodgers, NY (baseball) Giants, etc.). Puts the whiny "reality" posters in the proper perspective-as twelve-year-olds that dropped their ice cream cones.
Y'all come back now, y'hear?
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07-30-2012, 09:47 AM
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| | Official True Fan
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Originally Posted by White Out Sorry to bump an old friend but wanted to wish my friends thru out Tennesee and Knoxville good luck in this upcoming season.
On a flight home from Vegas last night back to Calgary I watched some videos I took of the game against Alabama from when I visited and was home sick for a place I've visited once. I can't wait to make a return visit to the Smoky Mountains and see some Tennessee football again soon
Good luck Vols! | Great bump! Reading that again made my day.
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07-30-2012, 03:04 PM
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| What a cool thread. | |
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07-30-2012, 03:18 PM
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| | Senior Member
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Originally Posted by San Diego Vol White Out is my favorite poster in the history of Vol Nation history. Really enjoy an outsider's prospective of how lucky us Vol fans are. We will be back on top soon | I'm still waiting on Ashley Schaffer to come back | |
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07-30-2012, 03:19 PM
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| You're welcome.
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07-30-2012, 03:20 PM
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| | How uwe doo-in?!?
| We have a great Canadian outreach program at Tennessee. Good job aye. | |
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07-30-2012, 04:51 PM
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| | Stir Stick
Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Knoxvegas
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| I hit the link that was posted about Bob and Doug. I forgot what a freaking hoot those guys are. Been listening to their vids for the last 30 mins.
__________________ If you must know, I grew up in AL and played on a field blessed by the Bear. The UT first, Bama second, SEC (except KY Jelly B-Ball and Candy anything) third. If you don't like it, hammer away, I'm a big boy. | |
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07-30-2012, 04:54 PM
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#73 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by hohenfelsvol We have a great Canadian outreach program at Tennessee. Good job aye. | I'm one of the OLD guys here who has been absolutely dyed in the wool orange for over 60 years...I remember the 1951 national championship and in all these years of feeling such pride in the Vols and being a season ticket holder for decades, I have never felt such emotions as I did when reading this account...You made all of us who love the Vols regardless of records mighty proud and grateful to be a small part of the greatest football program on earth...Eyes are still a little wet...Thanks so much... | |
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07-31-2012, 11:29 AM
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| | Serial Optimist
Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: random beer joint near Chattanooga
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| Thanks for the great pics! Man I am pupmed......one more month | |
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07-31-2012, 11:39 AM
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| | Dawn of a New Day
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Originally Posted by hohenfelsvol We have a great Canadian outreach program at Tennessee. Good job aye. | Don't listen to Ho... has no idea what he's talking aboot. | |
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