All-Time Vol Team

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From Robert Neyland to Johnny Majors to Phillip Fulmer, great coaches have defined Tennessee’s football history.

Then there’s Neyland Stadium, Vol Navy and the Pride of the Southland.

Somewhere in Tennessee’s history, though, are some great players not named Peyton Manning.

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One of the most storied SEC programs, Tennessee’s record books are filled with all-time greats. Based largely on the SEC all-time Top 25 lists by position that we put together this offseason, here is our all-time Tennessee Volunteers football team.

OFFENSE
QB: Peyton Manning
RB1: Johnny Majors
RB2: Travis Henry
WR1: Joey Kent
WR2: Carl Pickens
TE: Jason Witten
OL: Bob Suffridge
OL: Bob Johnson
OL: Chip Kell
OL: Herman Hickman
OL: Edward Molinski

DEFENSE
DL: Doug Atkins
DL: Steve DeLong
DL: John Henderson
DL: Reggie White
LB: Steve Kiner
LB: Frank Emanuel
LB: Al Wilson
DB: Eric Berry
DB: Bobby Majors
DB: Deon Grant
DB: Dale Carter

SPECIAL TEAMS
K: Fuad Reveiz
P: Jimmy Colquitt
RS: Willie Gault
 
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That's a sds article. I'm 25 and while I've always been a vol fan I havnt always been around. In volnations sagely wisdom what's the greatest all vol team?
 
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any team without Leonard Little on it is no team I would chose...he would be my first pick....then i would get to take cc 2nd.

And if Patterson is not on there then well hells bells
 
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While it is hard to argue with any of the choices, it's also difficult to imagine an all time team without others (Lauricella, Feathers, Reynolds, etc). Each is defined by the era in which they played.
 
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What about Charlie Garner. In his 2 years at Tennessee, he averaged 6 ypc his first year and an unbelievable 7.3 ypc his last year in 1993 while getting 159 carries. He also lead the entire nation in yards per attempt in 1993.
 
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I understand that my offense has more than 11 guys, and also this isn't the best at each position, but rather the best combination of guys IMO. The best overall TEAM.

QB: Peyton Manning-GOAT
RB:Jamaal Lewis-Workhorse
RB:Travis Stephens-All-Purpose Back
RB:Montario Hardesty-Between the 40's
FB:Shawn Bryson-Great Blocker/Pass Catcher
WR:Carl Pickens-Prototype Receiver
WR:Cordarrelle Patterson-Big Play Guy
WR:Kelley Washington-Great Over The Middle, 8-12 Yard Crossing Routes
TE:Jason Witten-Enough Said
OL:Cosey Coleman-Great Run Blocker
OL:Michael Munoz-Great Pass Blocker, Likely the LT In This Group
OL:Chad Clifton-Great Interior Lineman
OL:Jajuan James-Versitile, Can Play Anywhere On the Line
OL:Bob Johnson-Quick and Strong Interior Lineman

DE:Leonard Little-Sack Machine
DT:Albert Haynesworth-Dirty in the Trenches
DT:John Henderson-Run Stuffer
DE: Reggie White-Minister of Defense
OLB:Kevin Burnett-Covers A lot of Ground
MLB:Al Wilson-Defensive Leader
OLB:Andy Spiva-Tackle Machine
CB:Cam Sutton-Shut Down Corner
CB:Jason Allen-Physical Corner
FS:Deion Grant-Ball Hawk
SS:Eric Berry-Yo, He's Scary
 
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Modern era players are better athletes, just because of better training. So if I'm picking a team to bet my house on, I'll pick them. But greatness must be compared to the accomplishments of the era. For example, Carl Lewis had better times and records than Jesse Owens, but his accomplishments were not greater. That said, there's no way Doug Atkins or Bob Johnson can be left off.
 
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What about Reggie Cobb and Chuck Webb? They were unstoppable.
My top All-Time team RB would be
1st Team. 2nd team
1.Chuck Webb 1. Reggie Cobb
2. Jamal Lewis 2. Travis Henry


3rd Team
1. Travis Stephens
2. Johnny Majors
 
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1725gatorhater said:
What about Reggie Cobb and Chuck Webb? They were unstoppable.
My top All-Time team RB would be
1st Team. 2nd team
1.Chuck Webb 1. Reggie Cobb
2. Jamal Lewis 2. Travis Henry


3rd Team
1. Travis Stephens
2. Johnny Majors
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Chuck Webb was the best RB ever to put on orange.
 
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macrovol said:
Modern era players are better athletes, just because of better training. So if I'm picking a team to bet my house on, I'll pick them. But greatness must be compared to the accomplishments of the era. For example, Carl Lewis had better times and records than Jesse Owens, but his accomplishments were not greater. That said, there's no way Doug Atkins or Bob Johnson can be left off.
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You're right and even by the standards of today, Atkins was a big, strong and athletic defensive end.
 
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With the exception of Dale Carter, I'd be inclined to exclude any juco. Certainly Cordarrel Patterson shouldn't be on a Best of All Time list... he had an outstanding year, but it was just one year. Tim McGee had a far better career.

I'd add Eddy Brown or Bobby Majors as a punt returner, keep Gault as the kick-off returner.
 
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IndianapolisVol said:
I understand that my offense has more than 11 guys, and also this isn't the best at each position, but rather the best combination of guys IMO. The best overall TEAM.

QB: Peyton Manning-GOAT
RB:Jamaal Lewis-Workhorse
RB:Travis Stephens-All-Purpose Back
RB:Montario Hardesty-Between the 40's
FB:Shawn Bryson-Great Blocker/Pass Catcher
WR:Carl Pickens-Prototype Receiver
WR:Cordarrelle Patterson-Big Play Guy
WR:Kelley Washington-Great Over The Middle, 8-12 Yard Crossing Routes
TE:Jason Witten-Enough Said
OL:Cosey Coleman-Great Run Blocker
OL:Anthony Munoz-Great Pass Blocker, Likely the LT In This Group
OL:Chad Clifton-Great Interior Lineman
OL:Jajuan James-Versitile, Can Play Anywhere On the Line
OL:Bob Johnson-Quick and Strong Interior Lineman

DE:Leonard Little-Sack Machine
DT:Albert Haynesworth-Dirty in the Trenches
DT:John Henderson-Run Stuffer
DE: Reggie White-Minister of Defense
OLB:Kevin Burnett-Covers A lot of Ground
MLB:Al Wilson-Defensive Leader
OLB:Andy Spiva-Tackle Machine
CB:Cam Sutton-Shut Down Corner
CB:Jason Allen-Physical Corner
FS:Deion Grant-Ball Hawk
SS:Eric Berry-Yo, He's Scary
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I know you meant Michael (Anthony played for USC) but really? He was good when he played but missed a lot of time. I like the Burnett pick though. If we had an all time underrated team he would be near the top.
 
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IndianapolisVol said:
I understand that my offense has more than 11 guys, and also this isn't the best at each position, but rather the best combination of guys IMO. The best overall TEAM.

QB: Peyton Manning-GOAT
RB:Jamaal Lewis-Workhorse
RB:Travis Stephens-All-Purpose Back
RB:Montario Hardesty-Between the 40's
FB:Shawn Bryson-Great Blocker/Pass Catcher
WR:Carl Pickens-Prototype Receiver
WR:Willie Gault- DEEP and fast threat
WR:Kelley Washington-Great Over The Middle, 8-12 Yard Crossing Routes
TE:Jason Witten-Enough Said
OL:Cosey Coleman-Great Run Blocker
OL:Michael Munoz-Great Pass Blocker, Likely the LT In This Group
OL:Chad Clifton-Great Interior Lineman
OL:Jajuan James-Versitile, Can Play Anywhere On the Line
OL:Bob Johnson-Quick and Strong Interior Lineman

DE:Leonard Little-Sack Machine
DT:Albert Haynesworth-Dirty in the Trenches
DT:John Henderson-Run Stuffer
DE: Reggie White-Minister of Defense
OLB:Kevin Burnett-Covers A lot of Ground
MLB:Al Wilson-Defensive Leader
OLB:Andy Spiva-Tackle Machine
CB:Cam Sutton-Shut Down Corner
CB:Jason Allen-Physical Corner
FS:Dale Carter- He was a BEAST
SS:Eric Berry-Yo, He's Scary
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Just some minor adjustments
 
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Gotta have Harry Galbreath on that line. Majors said the was the best run blocker he coached.

I think Webb was great, but Charlie Garner was the most talented rb I've seen at UT. His carries were limited because we had 3 backs (Stewart, Hayden) that could have started for anyone.

My second rb would be a pre acl tear Jamal Lewis.

As far as linebackers go-- make a spot for Andy Spiva. 194 tackles in a season and 500+ for a career?!
 
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Thunder Good-Oil said:
With the exception of Dale Carter, I'd be inclined to exclude any juco. Certainly Cordarrel Patterson shouldn't be on a Best of All Time list... he had an outstanding year, but it was just one year. Tim McGee had a far better career.

I'd add Eddy Brown or Bobby Majors as a punt returner, keep Gault as the kick-off returner.
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Patterson is the best return man we've ever had.
 
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