2021 Countdown to Bowling Green
- Thread starter peaygolf
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160 days........
The 1951 Vols won the National Championship with great runners like Herky Payne, Andy Kozar, Bert Reichichar, and Hank Lauricella. The stout defense was led by maybe the greatest Vol ever.....Doug Atkins. The Vols didn’t throw the ball much during Neyland’s Wing-T offense, but when they did, they looked for John “Tex” Davis. “Tex” lead the Vols with 8 receptions for 160 yards and 1 TD.
The 1951 Vols won the National Championship with great runners like Herky Payne, Andy Kozar, Bert Reichichar, and Hank Lauricella. The stout defense was led by maybe the greatest Vol ever.....Doug Atkins. The Vols didn’t throw the ball much during Neyland’s Wing-T offense, but when they did, they looked for John “Tex” Davis. “Tex” lead the Vols with 8 receptions for 160 yards and 1 TD.
159 days...........
In 1988, the Vols won their last 5 games to finish 5-6. Keith DeLong was a bright spot. Keith was a team captain, All-SEC, a finalist for the Butkus Award, and an All-American. DeLong had 10 tackles for loss and 159 total tackles, including 23 vs Alabama. Drafted by the 49ers, DeLong won a Super Bowl ring as a rookie.
In 1988, the Vols won their last 5 games to finish 5-6. Keith DeLong was a bright spot. Keith was a team captain, All-SEC, a finalist for the Butkus Award, and an All-American. DeLong had 10 tackles for loss and 159 total tackles, including 23 vs Alabama. Drafted by the 49ers, DeLong won a Super Bowl ring as a rookie.
158 days........
Heath Shuler threw for over 4,000 yards while at Tennessee. He was the SEC player of the year in ‘93, Heisman Trophy runner-up in ‘93, and was the 3rd pick in the NFL Draft in 1994. Shuler didn’t have to run often, but when he did, he was more than capable. Shuler had 383 yards rushing and 14 career TDs, on 158 carries.
Heath Shuler threw for over 4,000 yards while at Tennessee. He was the SEC player of the year in ‘93, Heisman Trophy runner-up in ‘93, and was the 3rd pick in the NFL Draft in 1994. Shuler didn’t have to run often, but when he did, he was more than capable. Shuler had 383 yards rushing and 14 career TDs, on 158 carries.
157 days........
The 1997 SECCG had it all. Big time players making big time plays. A big comeback by the Vols and the 30-29 victory was the cornerstone to the ‘98 National Championship. Forgotten amongst all the stats was the huge game Terri Fair had. Fair set a UT record with 157 punt return yards on 7 attempts, putting UT in great field position.
The 1997 SECCG had it all. Big time players making big time plays. A big comeback by the Vols and the 30-29 victory was the cornerstone to the ‘98 National Championship. Forgotten amongst all the stats was the huge game Terri Fair had. Fair set a UT record with 157 punt return yards on 7 attempts, putting UT in great field position.
156 days.......
In 1984, Tony Robinson was ready to transfer due to lack of playing time, but was encouraged to stay when Alan Cockrell decided to focus on baseball. In his first year as a starter, he set records for most passing completions and yards in a single game, and led the Vols to a 7-4-1 record. Robinson would finish the season with 156 completions for 1,963 yards and 14 TDs.
In 1984, Tony Robinson was ready to transfer due to lack of playing time, but was encouraged to stay when Alan Cockrell decided to focus on baseball. In his first year as a starter, he set records for most passing completions and yards in a single game, and led the Vols to a 7-4-1 record. Robinson would finish the season with 156 completions for 1,963 yards and 14 TDs.
154 days......
JUCO transfers are crap shoots, but UT has had some success in the past. In 1992, a kid transferred in from Scottsdale CC named Charlie Garner. After rushing for over 2,800 yards in two JUCO seasons, Garner proved he could play against DI competition in his first year at Tennessee. Although he only started the last five games, Garner ran for over 900 yards on only 154 carries, including four 100 yard games.
‘92 vs UK
JUCO transfers are crap shoots, but UT has had some success in the past. In 1992, a kid transferred in from Scottsdale CC named Charlie Garner. After rushing for over 2,800 yards in two JUCO seasons, Garner proved he could play against DI competition in his first year at Tennessee. Although he only started the last five games, Garner ran for over 900 yards on only 154 carries, including four 100 yard games.
‘92 vs UK
153 days..........
Randy Wallace had an up and down career for the Vols from 1974-1976. He had a winning record as a starting QB, threw the game winning pass in the Liberty Bowl, and beat Clemson in dramatic fashion........but also lost to North Texas and Vandy. He finished his career 153-301 for 2,356 yards and 13 TDs.
Randy Wallace had an up and down career for the Vols from 1974-1976. He had a winning record as a starting QB, threw the game winning pass in the Liberty Bowl, and beat Clemson in dramatic fashion........but also lost to North Texas and Vandy. He finished his career 153-301 for 2,356 yards and 13 TDs.
146 days.......
Only twice since the Single-Wing days has a quarterback led the Vols in rushing. Josh Dobbs in 2016 and Jimmy Streater in 1978. Streater is my favorite Vol and it’s always fun to remember watching him play. He would have been unbelievable in today’s game. In 1978 Streater passed for over 1,400 yards and ran for 593 yards and 10 TDs on 146 carries. Electric is the best word I can use to describe the “Sylva Streak!”
Only twice since the Single-Wing days has a quarterback led the Vols in rushing. Josh Dobbs in 2016 and Jimmy Streater in 1978. Streater is my favorite Vol and it’s always fun to remember watching him play. He would have been unbelievable in today’s game. In 1978 Streater passed for over 1,400 yards and ran for 593 yards and 10 TDs on 146 carries. Electric is the best word I can use to describe the “Sylva Streak!”
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142 days........
Ya get a 2fer today.....
Halloween, 2009, UT hosted USCe. Jonathan Crompton and the Vols warmed up as usual in traditional orange jerseys, but came out before game time in black tops for the first time since 1922. Crompton didn’t light up the statistics, but did what was needed in the 31-13 victory. Crompton was 12-24 for 142 yards and 2 TDs.
Also, during the 2009 season, Crompton attempted 142 consecutive passes without and interception. That is the 3rd most in UT history.
Ya get a 2fer today.....
Halloween, 2009, UT hosted USCe. Jonathan Crompton and the Vols warmed up as usual in traditional orange jerseys, but came out before game time in black tops for the first time since 1922. Crompton didn’t light up the statistics, but did what was needed in the 31-13 victory. Crompton was 12-24 for 142 yards and 2 TDs.
Also, during the 2009 season, Crompton attempted 142 consecutive passes without and interception. That is the 3rd most in UT history.
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