2021 Countdown to Bowling Green

[feathersax]

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 at that debacle, too. Wasn't "Mean Joe" Greene on that team?

 

[OneManGang]

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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There was a made-for-TV movie about his dad some years ago. Richmond, Sr., was AG for the State of Alabama, he opposed Gov. Wallace's segregation policies and ended up prosecuting a lot of Klukkers and other racists. The heat was so bad and, the death threats so serious, that Richmond turned down Bear Bryant and came to Knoxville.

 

[peaygolf]

8 days.......

One of the better players UT has ever snatched from the state of Alabama was Kelsey Finch. Finch was a four year letterman who had 1,733 total yards from scrimmage and 17 touchdowns. His best season was 1977, when he had 770 yards and 8 touchdowns. He also has the amazing 99 yard TD vs UF that year.

 

[MAD]

 

[peaygolf]

7 days........

In 1978, junior Roland James, was the bright spot on the 5-5-1 Vols defense. James was an AP and UPI All-SEC defensive back, while making 46 tackles, one forced fumble, and 3 pass break ups. He also had 7 interceptions with 126 return yards......including a 90 yard TD vs Ole Miss........all with a broken thumb.

 

[TennesseeTarheel]

Six days and a wake-up!

Go Vols!

 

[bigorange]

"It’s 7 days Till it’s Football Time in Tennessee!

# 7 Condredge Holloway. Quarterback (1972-74)

A fixture in Tennessee athletic history, past and present, Condredge Holloway is best known to Vol fans for the razzle-dazzle offense he quarterbacked during his undergraduate days of the 1970s. Nicknamed "The Artful Dodger," Holloway packed excitement into every play, whether it developed into a pass or a scramble.
In his three seasons (1972-74) as a starter, Holloway directed the Vols to the 1972 Astro-Bluebonnet, 1973 Gator and 1974 Liberty bowls and an overall record of 25-9-2. He ended his career with the best interception-to-attempt ratio in Tennessee history, throwing just 12 interceptions in 407 collegiate attempts.
In addition to being the first black quarterback at Tennessee and in the Southeastern Conference, Holloway also was the first black baseball player in UT history.

The outstanding prospect had been selected out of high school by the Montreal Expos with their first-round pick (fourth overall). Holloway opted instead for a two-sport collegiate career and went on to excel on the diamond, garnering All-SEC and All-America honors as a shortstop in 1975 and finishing with a .353 career batting average.

In 2009, Holloway -- still the owner of UT's longest hitting streak at 27 games -- was selected to Tennessee's All-Century Baseball Team, making him the only UT student-athlete named to all-century squads in both baseball and football.
Holloway's amazing career was the subject of an ESPN documentary, "The Color Orange: The Condredge Holloway Story," produced by Kenny Chesney. It recounted the life and playing days of the SEC's first African-American starting quarterback.
In addition to his recent induction in Alabama, Holloway is a member of the Canadian Football Hall of Fame, Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame and the UT Baseball Hall of Fame, among others. He will soon be honored with a statue outside Neyland Stadium."

- From Vol Football History on FB

 

[peaygolf]

6 days.......

The 1969 season was a great season, minus the “Archie Who” game. with Bobby Scott at QB and Curt Watson at fullback, the Vols finished 9-2. The “Crossville Comet” rushed for 807 yards, second most in school history at the time and set the school record with 197 yards vs Georgia. The bruising back finished the ‘69 season with 6 touchdowns!

 

[MAD]

With less than week left before the season starts, I want to thank @peaygolf for creating and keeping this thread going during the off-season. Every single day we enjoyed reliving memories and discovering new interesting history facts of our beloved Vols. And what makes this thread even better, every post from a game was from a victory. Also shoutout to @OneManGang for holding the fort down when peay was away, you had some really interesting posts.

 

[Titan&Volfan4life]

For once in my life I totally agree with what a madman has to say.

VFL...GBO!!!

 

[peaygolf]

With less than week left before the season starts, I want to thank @peaygolf for creating and keeping this thread going during the off-season. Every single day we enjoyed reliving memories and discovering new interesting history facts of our beloved Vols. And what makes this thread even better, every post from a game was from a victory. Also shoutout to @OneManGang for holding the fort down when peay was away, you had some really interesting posts.

Always fun......................I love the history of the program.

 

[ArdentVol]

8 days.......

One of the better players UT has ever snatched from the state of Alabama was Kelsey Finch. Finch was a four year letterman who had 1,733 total yards from scrimmage and 17 touchdowns. His best season was 1977, when he had 770 yards and 8 touchdowns. He also has the amazing 99 yard TD vs UF that year.



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amen
one tough dude a favorite in the bammer bunch

 

[ArdentVol]

"It’s 7 days Till it’s Football Time in Tennessee!

# 7 Condredge Holloway. Quarterback (1972-74)

A fixture in Tennessee athletic history, past and present, Condredge Holloway is best known to Vol fans for the razzle-dazzle offense he quarterbacked during his undergraduate days of the 1970s. Nicknamed "The Artful Dodger," Holloway packed excitement into every play, whether it developed into a pass or a scramble.
In his three seasons (1972-74) as a starter, Holloway directed the Vols to the 1972 Astro-Bluebonnet, 1973 Gator and 1974 Liberty bowls and an overall record of 25-9-2. He ended his career with the best interception-to-attempt ratio in Tennessee history, throwing just 12 interceptions in 407 collegiate attempts.
In addition to being the first black quarterback at Tennessee and in the Southeastern Conference, Holloway also was the first black baseball player in UT history.

The outstanding prospect had been selected out of high school by the Montreal Expos with their first-round pick (fourth overall). Holloway opted instead for a two-sport collegiate career and went on to excel on the diamond, garnering All-SEC and All-America honors as a shortstop in 1975 and finishing with a .353 career batting average.

In 2009, Holloway -- still the owner of UT's longest hitting streak at 27 games -- was selected to Tennessee's All-Century Baseball Team, making him the only UT student-athlete named to all-century squads in both baseball and football.
Holloway's amazing career was the subject of an ESPN documentary, "The Color Orange: The Condredge Holloway Story," produced by Kenny Chesney. It recounted the life and playing days of the SEC's first African-American starting quarterback.
In addition to his recent induction in Alabama, Holloway is a member of the Canadian Football Hall of Fame, Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame and the UT Baseball Hall of Fame, among others. He will soon be honored with a statue outside Neyland Stadium."

- From Vol Football History on FB
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documentary a must see
loved watching him on diamond, too
all huntsville was talking about the lee general when i took first job there in 72

 

[ArdentVol]

16 days........

Mike Jones is one of the best Vols that most have never heard of. From 1967-1969, Jones played QB, TB, OL, S, CB, and Monster. Jones scored the first TD on “Doug’s Rug” and had 31 career yards rushing. On Defense is where Jones shined. He had 7 interceptions in ‘67 with 150 return yards. For his career, Jones is second All-Time at UT, with 16 career interceptions.

Most think this is Jim Weatherford, but it’s Mike Jones on the cover of SI

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still have this issue packed away

 

[ArdentVol]

unc

UT vs UK in 1953

ut vs unc was a trip in b/w in 50s/

 

[peaygolf]

unc
ut vs unc was a trip in b/w in 50s/

The internet, incorrect? No chance.

 

[ArdentVol]

The internet, incorrect? No chance.

the bear's boys ran wild in glimpse at future

 

[peaygolf]

5 days........

From 1979-1982, Willie Gault was a danger for opponents every time he caught a pass or returned a punt or a kick. During his career, Gault set UT records with 156 total returns for 2,513 yards, 10 returns in a single game, 59 in a single season, 987 yards in a single season, and a total of 5 returns for touchdowns (4 by Kickoff and 1 by punt.)

 

[photovol]

5 days........

From 1979-1982, Willie Gault was a danger for opponents every time he caught a pass or returned a punt or a kick. During his career, Gault set UT records with 156 total returns for 2,513 yards, 10 returns in a single game, 59 in a single season, 987 yards in a single season, and a total of 5 returns for touchdowns (4 by Kickoff and 1 by punt.)

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I can remember vividly, Tennessee football used to be fun

 

[peaygolf]

4 days........

In 1990, two of the defensive standouts that helped UT to the SEC Championship were Earnest Fields and Jeremy Lincoln. Fields had 140 tackles in ‘90 and Lincoln made All-SEC while making 54 tackles. Each were known for big plays, as evidence of their 4 fumble recoveries each during the season.

 

[OneManGang]

I can remember vividly, Tennessee football used to be fun

You just won the VolNation board.

 

[MAD]

 

[JustFunnN'Orange]

Can someone list time and channel of the game????
Thanks

 

[photovol]

4 days........

In 1990, two of the defensive standouts that helped UT to the SEC Championship were Earnest Fields and Jeremy Lincoln. Fields had 140 tackles in ‘90 and Lincoln made All-SEC while making 54 tackles. Each were known for big plays, as evidence of their 4 fumble recoveries each during the season.

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Oh how I miss “Tennessee Football”!
The really great Memories start to fade after a couple of decades, unfortunately.

This is the least excited I’ve seen Vol Nation just 1 week from the season opener

Rah Rah Rah Go Vowels

 

[MAD]

Oh how I miss “Tennessee Football”!
The really great Memories start to fade after a couple of decades, unfortunately.

This is the least excited I’ve seen Vol Nation just 1 week from the season opener

Rah Rah Rah Go Vowels

Hopefully we will be pleasantly surprised.