2021 Countdown to Bowling Green

[Cathead Biscuits]

Question: Am I legally allowed to be this Heup'ed right now?

 

[BigOrangeAl 1979]

211 days........

In 1995, Jay Graham helped the Vols to an 11-1 record, rushing for 1,438 yards and 12 TDs. In the final regular season victory over Vanderbilt, Graham rushed for 211 yards.

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. I miss 90’s Tennessee football

 

[peaygolf]

. I miss 90’s Tennessee football

He!!...........I miss 70's and 80's

 

[87&91ALUM]

I would love to end all these losing streaks soon! 14 games to Bama, 3 games to UGA, and 4 games to Florida.

 

[Iam4utalways]

Seeing this for the 1st time. Nice work!

 

[woodpusher]

1 word....Adidas

I vote for the gray uniforms as being the worst.

 

[HollowaytoSeivers]

213 Days...............

In 2000, Casey Clausen made his first career start vs Alabama. The "Ice Man" was 17-24 for 213 yards and 2 TDs, in the 20-10 victory vs the hated Tide.

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Love that photo of the Ice Man. That's from the play where I became a huge fan of his. Look at the expression and determination on his face. And it took at least two of them to get him down.

 

[peaygolf]

210 days.........

In 1989, the Vols defeated UK 31-10, behind Chuck Webb’s 145 yards rushing and Andy Kelly’s 210 passing yards. UT would finish 11-1 and Cotton Bowl champions.

 

[peaygolf]

209 days..........

In 2005, Rick Clausen came off the bench to help UT come from behind and defeat Memphis 20-16. Arian Foster ran for 132 yards, but Clausen’s 209 passing yards and 2TDs sealed the victory.

 

[peaygolf]

208 days........

In 1942, the Vols finished with a 9-1-1 record and a Sugar Bowl berth with Tulsa. In the Sugar Bowl, UT held the Golden Hurricane to minus 39 yards rushing in the 14-7 victory. The Vols rushed for 208 yards and touchdowns by Bill Gold and Ig Fuson.

Gold’s touchdown

 

[peaygolf]

207 days.........

Shawn Bryson played a pivotal role during the ‘98 National Championship season and was a team captain. Bryson was mainly used as a fullback, but he did have 24 carries for 207 yards and 4 TDs as well as 22 receptions for 201 yards during the season. His 57 yard touchdown vs Florida sparked the Vols to victory.

 

[mad4vols]

This thread brings some normalcy back to Volnation.
Thank you @peaygolf

 

[peaygolf]

This thread brings some normalcy back to Volnation.
Thank you @peaygolf

My pleasure!!!!!!

This countdown......I’m going to try (as best I can) to find some obscure facts. Not always the obvious ones........players and moments forgotten by Vols fans

 

[peaygolf]

206 days.........

Austin Denney was moved from fullback to tight end in 1965 and immediately made an impact. In his first year as a starter, he had 14 receptions for 206 yards and 2 TDs, helping UT to an 8-1-2 record. Denney would go on to be named an All-American in ‘66 and go on to a successful NFL career.

 

[peaygolf]

205 days.......

In 2010, with a Bowl game on the line, Tennessee came from behind to defeat Kentucky 24-14. The reason for the win was Denarius Moore and his 205 receiving yards and touchdown. He was the first Vol to have two 200 yard games in a season.

 

[peaygolf]

204 days........

From 2007-2010, Gerald Jones was a dynamic WR for the Vols with over 100 receptions and 1700 yards, and he was also dangerous rushing as well. During his career at UT, Jones carried 39 times for 204 yards and 3 TDs.

 

[BruisedOrange]

With the search for a DC and a completed staff, 204 days is starting to feel like a looming deadline rather than a sweet anticipation.

 

[peaygolf]

203 days........

Darryl Dickey led the Vols with 203 yards passing in the Vols 1985 victory over Ole Miss. Dickey was 11-17 for the game and tossed a 19 yrd touchdown to Tim McGee in the 34-14 win.

 

[peaygolf]

202 days.......

Although a backup QB for his career, Phil Pierce will go down in lore for his leading the 99.5 yard drive to beat UF 20-13 in 1971 in Hogtowne. Pierce finished his career with 274 passing yards and 202 yards rushing!

Pierce scrambling vs UF

 

[mad4vols]

202 days.......

Although a backup QB for his career, Phil Pierce will go down in lore for his leading the 99.5 yard drive to beat UF 20-13 in 1971 in Hogtowne. Pierce finished his career with 274 passing yards and 202 yards rushing!

Pierce scrambling vs UF
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Please bring these jerseys back as an alternative.

 

[peaygolf]

Please bring these jerseys back as an alternative.

 

[peaygolf]

201 days...........

This was a hard one......Stanley Morgan is one of my 5 favorite Vols......but I’m going another way.

In November of ‘90, Carl Pickens had one of the greatest days a WR has ever had for UT. On senior day (Alvin Harper and Anthony Morgan were being honored) Pickens collected 10 passes from Andy Kely for 201 yards and 3 TDs, helping the Vols to a 42-28 victory over Kentucky.



PS........Stanley Morgan also had 201 yards rushing vs Hawaii and 201 yards receiving vs TCU

 

[peaygolf]

200 days......

On October 13, 1934, UT hosted Mississippi. A stubborn Rebel team kept the game scoreless until the 3rd quarter. The Vols lit it up in the second half as Keever and “Shorty” Needham each scored, leading the Vols to a 27-0 victory.......the 200th win in Tennessee history!

 

[peaygolf]

199 days......

In 2013 @ Kentucky, Josh Dobbs was 14-23 for 199 yards and 2 TDs, while rushing for 52 yards and a touchdown in the Vols 27-14 victory.

 

[peaygolf]

198 days.........

In 2004, UT started 3 different QBs and two were true freshman in their 10-3 season. Eric Ainge was the best of the three, until an injury ended his season. Ainge finished the year 109-198 for 1,452 yards and 17 TDS.