I'm BIG ORANGE ALL THE WAY! Born and raised in Elizabethton(graduated EHS '66-colors: ORANGE & BLACK!).
Watched many SEC games on TV in the '60's and was a BIG ORANGE FAN from the begining.
My mom grew up in Greeneville and dad was born near Elizabethton.
When I wear my TENNESSEE ORANGE, I'm asked if I'm from Tennessee and of course I say "YES!"
For those of you who are TENNESSEE fans and live or born in other states and get asked the question, don't worry about it. Just tell them you support one of the best colleges/universities in the country. There are lots of Gator, Bulldogs (UGA), Penn State, FSU(Noles), NC (Tar Heels) fans here in northern VA, where most of the fans here are either Terps, Hokies, or Cavaliers.
Where ever you are support your favorite team -college or Pro (Hockey, Baseball, Football). :salute: :good!: