2021 Countdown to Bowling Green

[tatervol]

The word going around is this maybe the worst fbs opponent we’ve ever faced in Neyland. We are going to destroy them.

 

[TennesseeTarheel]

Go Vols!

 

[Type Orange+]

Wouldn’t shock me if we lost this game

 

[MemphisVol77]

Coach Heisman, describes Douglas’ punt

“The day was bitterly cold and a veritable typhoon was blowing straight down the field from one end to the other. We rushed the ball with more consistency than Tennessee, but throughout the entire first half they held us because of the superb punting of "Toots" Douglas, especially because, in that period he had the gale squarely with him. Going against that blizzard our labors were like unto those of Tantalus. Slowly, with infinite pains and a maximum of exertion, we pushed the ball from our territory to their 10-yard line. We figured we had another down to draw on, but the referee begged to differ. He handed the ball to Tennessee and the "tornado." Their general cheerfully chirped a signal – Saxe Crawford, it must have been –; and "Toots" with sprightly step, dropped back for another of his Milky Way punts. I visualize him still, standing on his own goal line and squarely between his uprights. One quick glance he cast overhead– no doubt to make sure that howling was still the same old hurricane. I knew at once what he proposed to do. The snap was perfect. "Toots" caught the ball, took two smart steps and – BLAM!–away shot the ball as though from the throat of Big Bertha. And, say, in his palmiest mathematical mood, I don't believe Sir Isaac Newton himself could have figured a more perfect trajectory to fit with that cyclone. Onward and upward, upward and onward, the crazy thing flew like a brainchild of Jules Verne. I thought it would clear the Blue Ridge Mountains. Our safety man, the great Johnny Maxwell, was positioned 50 yards behind our rush line, yet the punt sailed over his head like a phantom aeroplane. Finally, it came down, but still uncured of its wanderlust it started in to roll–toward our goal, of course, with Maxwell chasing and damning it with every step and breath. Finally it curled up and died on our one-footline, after a bowstring journey of just 109 yards.”

@peaygolf
I've been a little busy this off-season but there was no way I wasn't gonna catch up with this thread.

Fantastic gems like these that you and a few others contribute are what make Volnation great.

 

[MemphisVol77]

Here's a football program from 8-3 Tennessee's 28-0 win over 4-6 Auburn in 1966

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There's a bunch more in this thread I could have used as an example.

I love these old illustrated programs.

 

[gunner]

The word going around is this maybe the worst fbs opponent we’ve ever faced in Neyland. We are going to destroy them.

52-0?

 

[peaygolf]

16 days........

Mike Jones is one of the best Vols that most have never heard of. From 1967-1969, Jones played QB, TB, OL, S, CB, and Monster. Jones scored the first TD on “Doug’s Rug” and had 31 career yards rushing. On Defense is where Jones shined. He had 7 interceptions in ‘67 with 150 return yards. For his career, Jones is second All-Time at UT, with 16 career interceptions.

Most think this is Jim Weatherford, but it’s Mike Jones on the cover of SI

 

[MAD]

16 days........

Mike Jones is one of the best Vols that most have never heard of. From 1967-1969, Jones played QB, TB, OL, S, CB, and Monster. Jones scored the first TD on “Doug’s Rug” and had 31 career yards rushing. On Defense is where Jones shined. He had 7 interceptions in ‘67 with 150 return yards. For his career, Jones is second All-Time at UT, with 16 career interceptions.

Most think this is Jim Weatherford, but it’s Mike Jones on the cover of SI

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Wait, which team is which? It’s impossible to distinguish on my old black and white iPhone

 

[peaygolf]

UT vs UK in 1953

 

[OneManGang]

Black and white TV was reason behind the edict that one team had to wear white unis. Of course, color came along a few years later but IIRC the rule still stands. Although I've seen Cal and Oregon wearing those baby s**t yellow abominations on the road.

 

[AllVols]

Black and white TV was reason behind the edict that one team had to wear white unis. Of course, color came along a few years later but IIRC the rule still stands. Although I've seen Cal and Oregon wearing those baby s**t yellow abominations on the road.

That is something I didn't know. That's a cool little factoid.

 

[peaygolf]

15 days.........

When Jermaine Copeland came to Knoxville in 1995, few thought he would leave as one of the greatest receivers in school history. Copeland finished his career with 103 receptions for 1,361 yards and 10 TDs. What very few people remember, is that Copeland came to Knoxville as a QB and back up Peyton for two seasons. In mop up duty, Copeland completed 15 of 24 for 199 yards.

 

[mitzustu]

Was there practice today

 

[MAD]

 

[Tin Man]

Black and white TV was reason behind the edict that one team had to wear white unis. Of course, color came along a few years later but IIRC the rule still stands. Although I've seen Cal and Oregon wearing those baby s**t yellow abominations on the road.

Your description prompted my recall of a childhood neighbor obsessed with mustard. The boy would drop trou and defecate anywhere. He would then urge all present to examine his stool and provide commentary on the shades of yellow within it.

 

[OffTackleVol]

Your description prompted my recall of a childhood neighbor obsessed with mustard. The boy would drop trou and defecate anywhere. He would then urge all present to examine his stool and provide commentary on the shades of yellow within it.

LMAO..........what kind of an adult did he become?

 

[peaygolf]

14 days.........

#14, Eric Berry’s accolades are too long to list. He was a 2X consensus All-American and the 2009 Jim Thorpe Award winner. Berry is, without question, the best defensive player UT has had since 2000. For his career, Berry had 17.5 TFL, 3 sacks, and 4 fumble recoveries. His claim to fame is his 14 career interceptions, which he had 494 return yards and 3 TDs.

 

[Tin Man]

LMAO..........what kind of an adult did he become?

I do not know. He was not someone with whom I wanted to stay in touch.

 

[OneManGang]

Your description prompted my recall of a childhood neighbor obsessed with mustard. The boy would drop trou and defecate anywhere. He would then urge all present to examine his stool and provide commentary on the shades of yellow within it.

LMAO..........what kind of an adult did he become?

He designs football unis for Nike.

 

[Tin Man]

He designs football unis for Nike.

I read your post and spit out my iced tea.

 

[peaygolf]

13 days........

From September 29, 1984 - October 12, 1985, Tony Robinson threw a touchdown pass in 13 consecutive games, second only to Heath Shuler’s 18 game streak. Robinson was a Heisman candidate in ‘85, until a devastating knee injury vs Alabama. Robinson will always be remembered as one of the best pure passers in UT history.

 

[gnm53108]

13 days........

From September 29, 1984 - October 12, 1985, Tony Robinson threw a touchdown pass in 13 consecutive games, second only to Heath Shuler’s 18 game streak. Robinson was a Heisman candidate in ‘85, until a devastating knee injury vs Alabama. Robinson will always be remembered as one of the best pure passers in UT history.
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October 19,1985. The day my hatred of alabama was cemented.

 

[peaygolf]

12 days.......

Not always remembered for his greatness, but Tyler Bray did things at UT that few, if any, have ever done. Yes, he was only 13-11 as a starter, but most of that was the lack of a defense. Bray only played 3 seasons, but still threw 69 TDs and for 7,444 yards. His 3,612 yards in 2012 is second only to Peyton. His 530 yards vs Troy is the most in school history as is his 4 career 400 yard games. Bray is second, behind Manning, with 12 career 300 yard games.

 

[MAD]

 

[vettefool]

The word going around is this maybe the worst fbs opponent we’ve ever faced in Neyland. We are going to destroy them.

Yeah I believe we thought this about Georgia State, Wyoming, Vanderbilt, etc.