I love your stories from our magnificent history and of our beloved Volunteers. This game was extra special to me as it was the first TN game my future wife and I watched. (I jumped and screamed, and she fell asleep on the couch). A few weeks later we were engaged and have been hitched over 36...
I think we were at the same place! I was AW at Reelfoot when T-Rob got out. I left in 1996 to work in private sector. Trying to figure out who you are.
I always look forward to your musings and enjoy them all. I particularly enjoyed this one having walked the field of Shiloh many times. One of the books you recommended, Wiley Sword, Shiloh: Bloody April is in my humble opinion the best book on that battle that has been written.
You might be incorrect with that statement. I could see Vandy folks voting not to play this year. If I was a pathetic Vandy fan i would be glad to see the season cancelled. (THANK GOD I wasn't raised a Vandy fan). I could see them after a few years bragging about going undefeated in 2020.