I was there too, and I agree. I don't think the 98 Florida game will ever be topped, for the following reasons:
First, there were over 107,000 fans - 5,000 more than our current stadium capacity. Second, the outcome couldn't have been more satisfying and cathartic for Vol fans coming after so many catastrophic Florida meltdowns during the mid-90s (although a win over a Kiffen-coached Alabama team this year might come close). Third, Neyland Stadium didn't have to resort to pre-recorded music or other Jumbotron gimmicks to keep everyone's attention between breaks. Finally, 1998 was before people started doing that effiminate "WOOOO" during the chorus to Rocky Top.
Here's the missed field goal again, for old time's sake: https://www.youtube.com/v/xakh6kR9ChM#t=25m31s
The Florida game in 98 is easily the most 'live' game I've ever been to. Ever. Any stadium, any sport. When the Florida kicker missed the field goal, the sound was deafening and Neyland shook so much it was hard to focus your vision. Un-be-lievable.
I will sign it. There is no woo in Rocky Top. I try to tell my children that all the time but they still add it every time. Then smile cause they know I don't like it.
Last time we freakin beat em. Need to put a stop to the streak this year.
I was just thinking, if Muschamp is in his farewell season, and Florida under performs again, it will have been pathetic that we could not beat a coach that was fired in such a short amount of time. Heck, we even got the Zook a couple of times.
I was just thinking, if Muschamp is in his farewell season, and Florida under performs again, it will have been pathetic that we could not beat a coach that was fired in such a short amount of time. Heck, we even got the Zook a couple of times.