2021 Countdown to Bowling Green

[MAD]

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

North Texas State

 

[gnm53108]

North Texas State

memphis

 

[peaygolf]

memphis

Rutgers?

 

[OneManGang]

Rutgers?

Wyoming (2008)

 

[peaygolf]

Wyoming (2008)

Rutgers in '79. Woah...That was a bad loss

 

[LexVol71]

Rutgers in '79. Woah...That was a bad loss

I had hired a Rutgers grad shortly before that game and of course made a smart azz comment about his Scarlet Knights. I’ve eaten a lot of crow in my life but that was probably the nastiest tasting one of all.

 

[peaygolf]

I had hired a Rutgers grad shortly before that game and of course made a smart azz comment about his Scarlet Knights. I’ve eaten a lot of crow in my life but that was probably the nastiest tasting one of all.

My uncle was a law professor at Rutgers and came down for the game with us. Still talks about it 42 yrs later. SMH

 

[Tin Man]

North Texas State

 

[Tin Man]

North Texas State

Yes, I am being circular, but of all the wretched losses by Tennessee teams, the argument is strong that this is the nadir of Vols football in our lifetimes. NTSU arrived at Neyland without sixteen first & second string players, including their kicker. The Volunteers effort on the gridiron was embarrassing. Errors included yielding a touchdown on a kickoff, the infamous hand off to an unchecked defender, and the throw out of bounds to stop the clock with no time left. Rutgers, Wyoming, GSU - all have a degree of embarrassment, but none represent the poor attitude and level of play of the NTSU loss.

 

[peaygolf]

11 days........

Glenn Glass was a tailback from 1959-1960, during the days of the wing-t. 1960 was on odd year, when UT opened with a win vs Bama and defeated Auburn, but still only finished 6-2-2. Glass did everything that was asked of him, as he rushed 90 times for 478 yards and 8 TDs. He was also a superb defensive back and a really good passer. He completed 11 - 26 passes for 167 yards and 2 touchdowns.

 

[tatervol]

Why in the world are y’all talking about VOLS upset losses in a countdown thread where’s the excitement? We’ll best bg by 30!!!!

 

[Tin Man]

Having revisited regretful experiences, we are cleansed and able to anticipate the impending season with untarnished hopefulness. GBO!

 

[camp_steveo]

Has anyone posted the broadcast information yet?

 

[MAD]

Has anyone posted the broadcast information yet?

SEC Network

 

[camp_steveo]

SEC Network

Thanks A.E. Neuman

 

[peaygolf]

10 days........

It only took one season to become one of the most dynamic players in UT history. In 2012, Cordarrelle Patterson had 1,858 total yards from scrimmage (a school record.) Patterson scored 4 different ways; receiving, rushing, punt return, and kick return. Patterson was named All-SEC, while leading the Vols with 10 total touchdowns.

 

[VFFL@THE BEACH]

CP may have been the best athlete that I have ever seen in a Volunteer uniform, not the best football player but was supper athletic.

 

[stevenrich2003]

CP may have been the best athlete that I have ever seen in a Volunteer uniform, not the best football player but was supper athletic.

I second this! Any time he had his hands on the ball he was a threat to go to the house with it.

 

[peaygolf]

9 days........

In 1950, the Vols were 7 points away from an undefeated season and a probable NC. The team was loaded with talent, including Andy Kozar, Hank Lauricella, and Bert Rechichar. As a wing-t team, the Vols rarely passed, but when they did, it was usually a big play to Rechichar. He led the Vols with 9 receptions for 205 yards and 2 touchdowns. Rechichar also was a great return threat, with a 100 yard punt return vs Washington & Lee. The same trio would lead UT to a NC the following season.

 

[TennesseeTarheel]

Can't imagine how Volnation will blow up if we don't cover the line!

Go Vols!

 

[Tshotdan]

North Texas State

Went to the game. It was an easy ticket. We got beat. They had better talent. What an embarrassment. TN has a way of losing big time second rate teams. I was I think about 12 then. Wow!

 

[MAD]

Went to the game. It was an easy ticket. We got beat. They had better talent. What an embarrassment. TN has a way of losing big time second rate teams. I was I think about 12 then. Wow!

I was 11. We tied it up late in the 4th qtr. And I’ll never forget it, they ran the kickoff all the way back for a touchdown. I never heard the fans so quiet walking down the ramp at the end of the game. We were all in shock.

 

[ArdentVol]

17 days......

In 1987, Reggie Cobb had the greatest freshman season in UT history. He helped the Vols to a 10-2-1 record and a Peach Bowl victory. Even though he started the season 3rd string, he finished with six 100 yard games. His 1,197 yards rushing is a Tennessee freshman record and his 1,721 yards was a school record for all purpose yards. Cobb also set a modern record with 17 rushing touchdowns, and 20 total TDs.

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saw a lotta prep football in knoxville, but never had pleasure of seeing him shred defenses during his HS days

 

[ArdentVol]

19 days........

In 1966, Richmond Flowers made his debut in a Vol uniform as a wingback. He played in 10 games and helped UT to an 8-3 record. Flowers scored 5 TDs, had 35 receptions for 407 yards, and had 19 carries for 82 yards. He was named to the Sophomore All-American team and helped the Vols to a Gator Bowl win over Syracuse.

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a true favorite in my days when i never missed a UT game

 

[ArdentVol]

19 days........

In 1966, Richmond Flowers made his debut in a Vol uniform as a wingback. He played in 10 games and helped UT to an 8-3 record. Flowers scored 5 TDs, had 35 receptions for 407 yards, and had 19 carries for 82 yards. He was named to the Sophomore All-American team and helped the Vols to a Gator Bowl win over Syracuse.

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proudly wore an orange and white jersey in my frat football days in the carolinas