Learning Vol History

[Vol-in-Bham]

Last year my wife learned football. She bought Holly Robinson Peete's book "Get Your Own Damn Beer, I'm Watching the Game -- A Woman's Guide to Football" and read it cover to cover.

She now watches the games with me and is even starting to pick up on penalty calls before I tell her what they are. (Previously we were having to pause the game, rewind, and I would get up and explain in slow motion.)

Definitely coming along. I'm quite proud.

The next step: an education on Volunteer (football) history. Recommendations?

Will also serve as a refresher course for me as well.

I'm looking for stuff from the beginning all the way. Things on and off the field (e.g. we know how Smokey got picked). Big plays. Critical plays that led to wins/losses.

The "what if..." thread got me thinking about this.

Greatly appreciate the help! We'll have her doing keg stands just yet...

[footballref]

You may be able to Wiki something on Tennessee football. I am not sure how far back UTSports.com goes. I would Google all I could on it.

[Sjernigan88]

I dated Bob Woodruffs granddaughter, he was the AD who hired dicky I think. He also coached Baylor and Florida. He had already passed by the time we were dating but I got to see his home and all of the awards. Really good family, good innocent girl too, after we quit dating she married a fighter jet pilot, she got a sweet trade there.

[SURFSIDEBEACHVOL]

The "100 years of Volunteers" video is excellent, if you can find it.

[Brady12]

Pick this up. It's about $40, and is tremendous. I have the Michigan version. It's entertaining, has a lot of pictures and some pop-out things like old programs, pennants and the like.

[rockytophigh]

Originally Posted by Sjernigan88

I dated Bob Woodruffs granddaughter, he was the AD who hired dicky I think. He also coached Baylor and Florida. He had already passed by the time we were dating but I got to see his home and all of the awards. Really good family, good innocent girl too, after we quit dating she married a fighter jet pilot, she got a sweet trade there.

Please don't be offended...but I simply must ask......are you stoned?

[Bvols48]

Check out this site, has alot of great info about the Vols and the entire SEC from the beginning until now.
SEC Football History

[vol4eva]

Originally Posted by Brady12

Pick this up. It's about $40, and is tremendous. I have the Michigan version. It's entertaining, has a lot of pictures and some pop-out things like old programs, pennants and the like.

I have this book. It's fantastic!

[wildberry14]

in response to one of your questions, according to the NCAA 09 video game, smokey was chosen as the mascot in 1953, when several blue tick hound dogs were brought out onto the field. When smokeys name was announced, he started barking really loud and the crowd loved it, and he became the mascot.

[duckman398686]

Originally Posted by Vol-in-Bham

Last year my wife learned football. She bought Holly Robinson Peete's book "Get Your Own Damn Beer, I'm Watching the Game -- A Woman's Guide to Football" and read it cover to cover.

She now watches the games with me and is even starting to pick up on penalty calls before I tell her what they are. (Previously we were having to pause the game, rewind, and I would get up and explain in slow motion.)

Definitely coming along. I'm quite proud.

The next step: an education on Volunteer (football) history. Recommendations?

Will also serve as a refresher course for me as well.

I'm looking for stuff from the beginning all the way. Things on and off the field (e.g. we know how Smokey got picked). Big plays. Critical plays that led to wins/losses.

The "what if..." thread got me thinking about this.

Greatly appreciate the help! We'll have her doing keg stands just yet...

Originally Posted by Brady12

Pick this up. It's about $40, and is tremendous. I have the Michigan version. It's entertaining, has a lot of pictures and some pop-out things like old programs, pennants and the like.

^this would probably do the trick if you're willing to fork over the money for it. i have it, and it has a good deal of info and stories in it.

if you don't want to give up that much cash though, a simple ut media guide has a good deal of information and history detailed in it. if you get one of these though, i recommend you get one that was made prior to the 2008 season since it seems that they started taking alot of content out in last year's version.

[hmanvolfan]

Originally Posted by Vol-in-Bham

Last year my wife learned football. She bought Holly Robinson Peete's book "Get Your Own Damn Beer, I'm Watching the Game -- A Woman's Guide to Football" and read it cover to cover.

She now watches the games with me and is even starting to pick up on penalty calls before I tell her what they are. (Previously we were having to pause the game, rewind, and I would get up and explain in slow motion.)

Definitely coming along. I'm quite proud.

The next step: an education on Volunteer (football) history. Recommendations?

Will also serve as a refresher course for me as well.

I'm looking for stuff from the beginning all the way. Things on and off the field (e.g. we know how Smokey got picked). Big plays. Critical plays that led to wins/losses.

The "what if..." thread got me thinking about this.

Greatly appreciate the help! We'll have her doing keg stands just yet...

Has she told you to get your own damn beer yet? If so, maybe you have over educated her.

[CagleMtnVol]

I have he "Vault" book and its well worth it. Check eBay for it as you can probably find it between $12-15 or more cheaper than the cover price!

[The Dude]

Bob Gilbert's book on Neyland is good. I got it on Amazon for a couple of bucks.

[JOEY'S ALL VOL !!!]

Find you a copy of " The Third Saturday In October " it's a chronicle of the TN vs Alabama football rivalry, it is required reading for the serious about TN football fan.

[Sheik Yerbouti]

Originally Posted by JOEY'S ALL VOL !!!

Find you a copy of " The Third Saturday In October " it's a chronicle of the TN vs Alabama football rivalry, it is required reading for the serious about TN football fan.

I just found a hardcover of that book for about $0.93 plus shipping on Amazon. Thanks for the reco.