Countdown to Kickoff vs South Carolina

[peaygolf]

 

[Tin Man]

Encountered Tony Robinson at the 2018 Florida game. He was making the rounds of the Vols tailgaters, smoking a fine cigar.

 

[MAD]

187 days.......

From ‘82-‘85, Tony Robinson set new standards for passing at UT. He threw for 3,332 yards and 23 touchdowns during his career. Although, not known for his running ability, Robinson did rush for 187 career yards and 4TDs, before an injury @ Alabama ended his Tennessee career.

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For some reason I have one of those “time stood still moments” when Tony Robinson was injured during the 1985 Alabama game. I was 21 years old, working a part time job at West Town Mall listening to the game on the radio. At the time I didn’t realize how bad the injury to Robinson was. I kept thinking, that’s it, no way we can beat Bama now. Thank goodness I was wrong and Tennessee held on and we extended the streak to 4 years over Bama.

 

[peaygolf]

186 days........

In 2007, UT traveled to Starkville to play Mississippi State. Trailing 14-7, Erik Ainge hit Lucas Taylor on a 51 yrd TD to start a rally that led to a 33-21 Vols victory. Taylor would grab 11 receptions for 186 yards and the one touchdown. Taylor would finish the season with 73 catches for 1,000 yrds, and 5 TDs.

Taylor making a catch vs State

 

[peaygolf]

185 days......

In 2012, Jacob Carter came to Knoxville as a walk-on WR/PR from Ensworth in Nashville. Carter preformed well enough to earn a scholarship. He was mostly known for his special teams play, but did play enough WR to have 13 career receptions for 185 yards and 1TD.

Carter’s one TD vs. Akron

 

[peaygolf]

184 days.......

In 2000, Tennessee played Vandy at Adelphia Coliseum. Travis Henry became the first Vols running back to surpass 3,000 career yards. Henry scored 2TDs and rushed for 184 yards in the 28-26 victory.

 

[peaygolf]

183 days........

From ‘93-‘96, Joey Kent was fortunate to play with Shuler and Manning. During his time in Knoxville, Kent set receiving records in catches, yards, and TDs. Kent finished with 25 TDs, 2,814 yards, and 183 receptions! Simply put, the best receiver to wear Orange.

 

[malinoisvol]

On the first play. Give him 6!

 

[OneManGang]

 

[peaygolf]

182 days.......

In the 1996 Citrus Bowl, UT faced Eddie George and Ohio State. The defense kept George in check and Jay Graham ran wild, but the steady play of Peyton Manning led the Vols to a 20-14 victory. For the day, Manning was 20-35 for 182 yrds and a TD to Joey Kent.

 

[MAD]

182 days.......

In the 1996 Citrus Bowl, UT faced Eddie George and Ohio State. The defense kept George in check and Jay Graham ran wild, but the steady play of Peyton Manning led the Vols to a 20-14 victory. For the day, Manning was 20-35 for 182 yrds and a TD to Joey Kent.
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I have rewatched this game so many times.

 

[peaygolf]

I have rewatched this game so many times.

This game, and '82 Bama, are my most enjoyable games I ever attended.

 

[Tin Man]

I do enjoy reminding my Bucknut acquaintances that the Vols are a perfect 1-0 vs tOSU.

 

[peaygolf]

181 days.......

Without Jimmy Streater at QB, due to injury, the Vols had to rely on ball control to defeat Kentucky in 1979. Hubert Simpson set a UT record with 35 carries, and gained 181 yards, to help the Vols to a 20-17 victory. Alan Duncan’s 25 yrd FG with 5 seconds left, won the game.

 

[MAD]

Why is this offseason taking so long. We still have 6 months to go which feels like a lifetime.

 

[MAD]

This game, and '82 Bama, are my most enjoyable games I ever attended.

If I had to make a top 5 of my favorite UT games it would be
1974 Clemson(attended)
1982 Alabama(attended)
1991 Notre Dame
1996 Ohio State
1999 FSU

 

[peaygolf]

If I had to make a top 5 of my favorite UT games it would be
1974 Clemson(attended)
1982 Alabama(attended)
1991 Notre Dame
1996 Ohio State
1999 FSU

Can’t go wrong with those.....

 

[peaygolf]

180 days......

Chuck Webb had some memorable games at UT, but the 1993 Ole Miss game was his finest. Webb broke Johnnie Jones’s single game rushing record with 294 yrds. In the second half alone, Webb ran for 180 yrds, helping the Vols to a 33-21 victory.

 

[MAD]

180 days......

Chuck Webb had some memorable games at UT, but the 1993 Ole Miss game was his finest. Webb broke Johnnie Jones’s single game rushing record with 294 yrds. In the second half alone, Webb ran for 180 yrds, helping the Vols to a 33-21 victory.
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These old helmet look so dated.

 

[peaygolf]

These old helmet look so dated.

I remember in middle school, if you had an “Air” or “Bike” helmet.....you were sooooo lucky.

 

[peaygolf]

179 days........

The ‘63 season was disappointing (5-5), but did end with a satisfying 14-0 victory over Vanderbilt. In the game, numerous fights broke out, but Mallon Faircloth kept his composure, and rushed for 179 yards. For the season, Faircloth eclipsed 1,000 yards combined rushing and passing.

Faircloth #43

 

[peaygolf]

178 days......

In 1967, Walter Chadwick helped lead the Vols to a National Championship. The 2nd Team All-SEC jack-of-all- trades, ran for 647 yrds and 11 TDs. He also was 2-2 passing (both for TDs) and caught 13 passes for 178 yrds. The Running Backs Meeting Room at UT is named in his honor.

 

[peaygolf]

177 days......

From 1994-1996, Marcus Nash was a solid receiver, but played second fiddle to Joey Kent. But, in 1997, Nash made All-SEC with 76 receptions and 1,1170 yards, and was a 1st round draft pick by the Broncos. For his career, Nash finished with 177 receptions, good for 2nd most in UT history.

 

[HalfullVol]

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[HalfullVol]

183 days........

From ‘93-‘96, Joey Kent was fortunate to play with Shuler and Manning. During his time in Knoxville, Kent set receiving records in catches, yards, and TDs. Kent finished with 25 TDs, 2,814 yards, and 183 receptions! Simply put, the best receiver to wear Orange.

Probably stepping in a big pile of pooh here but....

JK is statistically the most productive receiver to wear Orange.

Tennessee Volunteers football statistical leaders - Wikipedia

I'm not sure "the best receiver" is accurate but your opinion here is warranted.

tennessee volunteers best wide receivers - Google Search

Go Vols!