Official Countdown to the 2019 Season

[Grand Vol]

214 days.

In 1971, the Vols captured five interceptions against South Carolina resulting in 214 yards of returns.

 

[Titan&Volfan4life]

214 days.

In 1971, the Vols captured five interceptions against South Carolina resulting in 214 yards of returns.

We need lots more of those games.

VFL...GBO!!!

 

[Grand Vol]

213 days (a little earlier than normal)

In 1993, QB Heath Shuler averaged 213.9 yards of passing a game.

 

[MyBloodRunnethOrange]

30 weeks. It's gonna take forever

 

[Grand Vol]

212 days.

In 1939, the Vols outscored their opponents 212-14 on the season, including shutting out every regular season opponent to claim the SEC Championship.

 

[Grand Vol]

211 days.

The 1998 National Champion Vols averages 211.3 yards of rushing per game over the course of the season.

 

[Grand Vol]

210 days.

In 1990, CB Dale Carter had 210 yards of punt and kickoff returns against Kentucky.

 

[Grand Vol]

209 days.

In 1989, TB Chuck Webb gained 1,236 yards of rushing on 209 attempts.

 

[Grand Vol]

208 days.

In 1943, the Vols won their first Sugar Bowl, gaining 208 yards on the ground. They also held opponent Tulsa to minus 43 yards of rushing.

 

[cookingvol]

might have been asked already but does anyone know what if any game we will checkered the stadium

 

[Grand Vol]

207 days.

In 2007, RB LaMarcus Coker had 207 return yards against Florida.

 

[Grand Vol]

206 days.

From 1996-99, QB Tee Martin had 5,206 yards of offense.

 

[Tin Man]

206 days.

From 1996-99, QB Tee Martin had 5.206 yards of offense.

Should that read 5,206 yards of offense?

 

[BloomuVol]

Should that read 5,206 yards of offense?

Depends on industry, some use periods instead. Also depends on country.

 

[Grand Vol]

Should that read 5,206 yards of offense?

It should.

Don't judge my mistakes after a night of drinking.

 

[Orange defense]

Sounds like Tennessee fans are bitter still...😬

 

[Grand Vol]

Sounds like Tennessee fans are bitter still...😬

Actually, that was sarcasm and humor. I didn't even notice the error until now.

 

[Orange defense]

Actually, that was sarcasm and humor. I didn't even notice the error until now.

That is fine.:hi: I thought that was a bitter attack. :good!:

 

[Grand Vol]

205 days.

Vol All American Doug Atkins ended up being drafted into the NFL where he went on to play 205 games in the NFL.

 

[Tin Man]

Grand Vol :toast:

Orange Defense, the only bitterness to be shared between Grand Vol and me are the bitters in our Manhattans or Old Fashions, but then, we don't often "doctor up" our whiskeys. :hi:

 

[Type Orange+]

234 days.

In 1983, RB Johnnie Jones averaged 5.7 yards per carry for a total of 234 yards against Rutgers.

The great Johnnie Jones.

It's hard to imagine that it didn't happen until the '80s, but Johnnie was our first ever 1,000 yard rusher.

 

[Grand Vol]

204 days.

In 2010, RB Tauren Poole rushed for 204 played, ending up with 1,034 yards on the season.

 

[RavinDave]

Grand Vol :toast:

Orange Defense, the only bitterness to be shared between Grand Vol and me are the bitters in our Manhattans or Old Fashions, but then, we don't often "doctor up" our whiskeys. :hi:

Nice emoji action - I usually ignore them.

Got me hankering for a shot of JD on the rocks...

 

[Grand Vol]

203 days.

In 1988, QB Jeff Francis averaged 203.3 yards passing a game.

 

[Grand Vol]

202 days.

In 1953, the Vols rushed for 2,202 yards on the ground for the season.