I get that it was a big win, but Tony went 10/19 for 130 yards and 1 pick. Not exactly a legendary performance.
Sorry was thinking of the 1984 Bama game - 85 was when he got injured
Robinson delivered another strong performance in Tennessee's game against
rival Alabama on October 20, 1984. With Alabama leading 27–13 midway through the fourth quarter, Robinson engineered a scoring drive which culminated with a 17-yard touchdown pass to McGee. Teammate Andre Creamer then returned a punt to the Alabama 11-yard line, and Jones scored from a yard out a few plays later to cut the lead to 27–26 with just over two minutes remaining. Majors opted to go for the
two-point conversion, which Robinson scored by faking a pitch to Jones and diving over the goal line, giving Tennessee a 28–27 victory, and setting off a wild celebration at
Neyland Stadium.
[16] Robinson was named "Southeast Back of the Week" by the
Associated Press for his performance.
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He did light Auburn up in 1985
On September 28, 1985, Tennessee hosted #1
Auburn, which featured eventual Heisman winner
Bo Jackson at running back. On Tennessee's first drive, Robinson broke loose for a 39-yard
scramble to set up the Vols' first score. Following an Auburn turnover, Robinson connected with McGee for a 37-yard touchdown. In the second quarter, Robinson engineered a third scoring drive, capped by an off-balance touchdown pass to Vince Carter. When Auburn cut the lead to 24–6 in the fourth quarter, Robinson led the Vols downfield on another scoring drive, which featured a long pass to McGee and a touchdown pass to Clinkscales. After Auburn scored again, Robinson responded with a 30–yard touchdown pass to Eric Swanson, and the Vols held on for a 38–20 win. Robinson finished with 259 yards passing and a school-record four touchdown passes.
[26]Having upstaged Jackson, Robinson was featured on the cover of the October 7, 1985, edition of
Sports Illustrated under the caption, "The Tennessee Waltz: Tony Robinson Buries Auburn."
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