Countdown to Kickoff vs South Carolina

[peaygolf]

41 days........

Steve Chancey, #41, was a fullback from 1971-1973. More of a blocking back for Curt Watson and Haskel Stanback, Chancey was a capable runner as well. His best season was in ‘71, when he spelled an injured Stanback for portions of the season. He rushed for 388 yards and 3 touchdowns. For his career, he had 765 yards (4.2 avg) and 5 TDs and 16 receptions for 1 touchdown.

 

[Iam4utalways]

October 5th 2002 Vols defeat Arkansas 41-38 in 6 OTs

 

[peaygolf]

40 days........

Shazzon Bradley, #40, was a four year letterman from 1988-1991 at middle linebacker. A rough childhood molded Shazzon into a hard nosed leader for the Vols. 237 tackles, 9 sacks, and 14 tackles for loss, were some of his accomplishments on the field. His interception vs Auburn in ‘89 was one of many big plays. Bradley was drafted in the 9th round by Green Bay, but was cut before the season began. He became a professional boxer, and retired with a 21-0 record.

 

[Tin Man]

Shazzon! One of the superheroes of Tennessee defense, sometimes depicted riding a lightning bolt into collision with an opponent.

 

[tennesseeduke]

Only 35 Saturday’s until it’s Football time in Tennessee.

GTFO

 

[tennesseeduke]

Just announced that we open with the Lamecocks on 9/26/2020 7pm kick.

 

[malinoisvol]

40 days........

Shazzon Bradley, #40, was a four year letterman from 1988-1991 at middle linebacker. A rough childhood molded Shazzon into a hard nosed leader for the Vols. 237 tackles, 9 sacks, and 14 tackles for loss, were some of his accomplishments on the field. His interception vs Auburn in ‘89 was one of many big plays. Bradley was drafted in the 9th round by Green Bay, but was cut before the season began. He became a professional boxer, and retired with a 21-0 record.
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One of my favorite Vols.

 

[Jax_Vol]

 

[peaygolf]

39 days..........

Kelly Days, #39, was a safety/cornerback from ‘87-‘91, lettering all four years he played. As a junior, he stated 9/12 games, accounting for 59 tackles and 2.5 sacks. The Ohio native accumulated 120 tackles, 3 fumble recoveries, 1 interception, and 10 pass breakups.

 

[Volfan1000]

First time in school history that Tennessee has ever opened the season in Columbia and it will be a little weird that the pumpkins and Halloween decorations won't be up.

 

[Tin Man]

Come in like a flock of B52s, leave 'em devastated.

 

[ptcarter]

244 days............

During his career (‘71-‘73) at Tennessee, Eddie Brown was a stalwart as a safety and punt returner. He helped lead the Vols to a 27-7-2 record and was an All-American in 1973. He finished his career with 10 interceptions for 244 return yards.

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He lost some teeth blocking a field goal I think.

 

[peaygolf]

38 days...........

Not the most popular, but former defense back, #38, Antonio Wardlow made two huge plays. Lettering in ‘06 and ‘’07, Wardlow interceptioned a Wisconsin paySs in the emzone to seal the Bowl win. He also blocked a punt and scored vs UGA in ‘06. His career was short, but finished with 15 career tackles. He was dismissed from the team for violating team rules

 

[HollowaytoSeivers]

38 days...........

Not the most popular, but former defense back, #38, Antonio Wardlow made two huge plays. Lettering in ‘06 and ‘’07, Wardlow interceptioned a Wisconsin paySs in the emzone to seal the Bowl win. He also blocked a punt and scored vs UGA in ‘06. His career was short, but finished with 15 career tackles. He was dismissed from the team for violating team rules

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Still gave it a like, even though he was dismissed from the team. That win gave me something about which to give my wife's Cheesehead relatives a hard time.

 

[peaygolf]

Still gave it a like, even though he was dismissed from the team. That win gave me something about which to give my wife's Cheesehead relatives a hard time.

He was a “knuckle-head” but had some talent. Waste!!!!!

 

[peaygolf]

37 days.........

Eddie Moore, #37, lettered all four years and was a two year starter from 1999-2002. He was captain in the ‘02 team and was the 49th pick by the Dolphins. He accumulated 219 career tackles, 6 sacks and was MVP his senior year.

 

[peaygolf]

36 days.........

From 1971-1973, Bill Rudder did everything he could for the Vols. A great blocking back, he was also solid catching passes and running between the tackles. He even tossed a 21 yrd TD pass. He had three 100 yard rushing games, including 143 vs UCSB in ‘71, and scored in the ‘71 Liberty Bowl. He finished his career with 1,260 yards and 7 touchdowns, averaging over 5 yards a carry. Rudder would play two seasons in the WFL for Chicago and Birmingham.

 

[OneManGang]

36 days.........

From 1971-1973, Bill Rudder did everything he could for the Vols. A great blocking back, he was also solid catching passes and running between the tackles. He even tossed a 21 yrd TD pass. He had three 100 yard rushing games, including 143 vs UCSB in ‘71, and scored in the ‘71 Liberty Bowl. He finished his career with 1,260 yards and 7 touchdowns, averaging over 5 yards a carry. Rudder would play two seasons in the WFL for Chicago and Birmingham.
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I was at that '71 game vs UCSB. At that time UT had one game a year where area HS players could get in for free by wearing their game jerseys. So there I was sitting in the old North End Zone bleachers with my team mates from KCHS (I was a freshman center) proudly wearing my #51 Green & Gold. One of the guys on that team was Steve Adkins who was out there with the Vols the next year. Our starting right tackle, John Brink, went on to play for Navy.

Good times and good friends.

The whole bleacher section was a kaleidoscope of colors from the different area teams that day.

 

[peaygolf]

35 days.......

Ellix Wilson, #35, was a linebacker from 2004-2008. Wilson patiently waited his turn for playing time, playing mainly special teams his first couple of years and having a medical redshirt. Even then, he made big plays. He had 3 sacks and a blocked punt vs Georgia in 2007, while backing up J. Mayo. He finally got his chance to start in 2008. He set the tone with 13 tackles vs UCLA. He finished his senior season with 89 tackles, a sack and an interception. For his career, he had 139 total tackles.

 

[peaygolf]

34 days......

James Berry, #34, played tailback and fullback from 1978-1981. In a word, Berry was versatile. He could run inside, outside, block, and had great hands. For his career, Berry had 1,721 yards rushing, 34 receptions, and 19 total touchdowns. Most people don’t know, or remember, how good he was. But, they do know his biggest contribution to UT.......his son Eric.

 

[Tin Man]

JB. Respect.

 

[peaygolf]

33 days.......

Gary Moore, #33, lettered as a running back in ‘77,’78, and ‘79. During those three seasons, Moore only rushed for 417 yards, as he was stuck behind Kelsey Finch, Hubert Simpson, and James Berry on the depth chart. Where Moore made his main contribution, was as a kickoff returner. In ‘77, he was the 4th ranked returner in the NCAA and then averaged 25.7 yards a return in in 1978. In all, 41 returns for 996 yards (24.3 yard avg) and 1 touchdown. His 98 yard opening kickoff return vs Auburn in 1979, is still one of my favorite moments I witnessed as a kid!

98 yards vs Auburn

 

[peaygolf]

32 days.........

A real hero, Bill Nowling #32, started every game at fullback from 1940-1942. He helped the Vols to a piece of the ‘40 national championship and two Sugar Bowl appearances. After graduation, he was commissioned infantry second lieutenant in 1943. In August, 1944, Nowling was killed in action leading his troops in France.

In action vs Cincinnati

 

[RDU VOL#14]

38 days...........

Not the most popular, but former defense back, #38, Antonio Wardlow made two huge plays. Lettering in ‘06 and ‘’07, Wardlow interceptioned a Wisconsin paySs in the emzone to seal the Bowl win. He also blocked a punt and scored vs UGA in ‘06. His career was short, but finished with 15 career tackles. He was dismissed from the team for violating team rules

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I believe he was the last Vol Football player to grace the cover of Sports Illustrated.

 

[peaygolf]

I believe he was the last Vol Football player to grace the cover of Sports Illustrated.
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I believe you are correct......