Casey Clausen, Road Warrior supreme

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Boston Vol said:
People forget how well he played against LSU in the ’01 SEC title game. Obviously, it gets overshadowed by the Stephens and Stallworth fumbles that cost Tennessee the game.
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And lets not forget Third and Dumb$ss that couldn't stop a QB draw run by a baseball player pretending to be a QB. Most painful loss that I can ever remember.
 
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GAVol said:
…and this throw, catch and run is probably the greatest advertisement for the difference between the SEC and Big 10 25 years ago. An absolute dot between the Safeties who then get outrun by a TE lol.

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I remember after the gameone of the Michigan players was asked when they realized it was going to be a long day.

When their 265 pound TE outran our secondary to the goalline he responded/
 
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If the throw was on time, the go route was open on the left. I’ll never forget the cramping pit in my stomach before the snap.
 
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Peyton stayed for his Senior year & became an all-time legend.
Tee Martin won a natty, and had 2 great years.

However, Casey Clausen may be my favorite QB of all time at UT.
He was as tough as a $2 steak, I saw him bounce up from hits that would put most other players out for the game if not the entire season.
Career 14-1 ON THE ROAD.
Elephant killer.
Gator Killer.
Wolverine Killer.
His passes may not have been the prettiest at times, but he flat out won.
"The Iceman".
 
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utvolpj said:
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That was a touchdown and I don't give a good damn to hear otherwise.

The absolute heart of a warrior. I would take him anytime. He wouldn't win pretty every game but he would win. And he would fight. Something we don't get to see from many players in today's game.
 
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The most amazing thing about Casey's career here is how nobody really thought he was any good or liked him at the time.

Tough act following Peyton and then a guy who won a national title as QB.
 
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05_never_again said:
The most amazing thing about Casey's career here is how nobody really thought he was any good or liked him at the time.

Tough act following Peyton and then a guy who won a national title as QB.
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Only dumb frat boys and rednecks who didn't like he was from California. Most normal UT fans understood what he was doing.
 
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GAVol said:
He threw a wobbly ball and was basically a statue in the pocket, but he just knew how to play the position. Throwing flat footed and converting 4th and 19 on the road in OT against Alabama is about the most clutch thing I’ve ever seen.

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Yea, I was there. The only orange jersey right in the middle of a sea of crimson. Bama fans thought they had the game won on multiple occasions........had many pats on the back with condolences and "drive home safely." Very satisfying victory.
 
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sgtwebb1 said:
Peyton stayed for his Senior year & became an all-time legend.
Tee Martin won a natty, and had 2 great years.

However, Casey Clausen may be my favorite QB of all time at UT.
He was as tough as a $2 steak, I saw him bounce up from hits that would put most other players out for the game if not the entire season.
Career 14-1 ON THE ROAD.
Elephant killer.
Gator Killer.
Wolverine Killer.
His passes may not have been the prettiest at times, but he flat out won.
"The Iceman".
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Easily my top 3-5 all time favorite Vol QBs.
 
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05_never_again said:
The most amazing thing about Casey's career here is how nobody really thought he was any good or liked him at the time.

Tough act following Peyton and then a guy who won a national title as QB.
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It’s tough to get appreciation when you’re the first starting QB in 6 years who didn’t win the SEC or play in a national championship game.
 
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FallGuy said:
Wait a minute was that Rick or Casey at LSU? Well either way ice runs in the family’s veins I guess haha.
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Rick. He played the game of his life in that comeback

utdailybeacon.com

Clausen recalls comeback over LSU

Soon after being named coach of the Tennessee Volunteers, Derek Dooley created the multi-faceted “Vol for Life” program, led by former UT defensive back Andre Lott, that focuses on four areas of personal growth for players: character education, life skills, career development and spiritual...
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FallGuy said:
2005 At LSU and the good guys are behind by 3 touchdowns. Most QB’s would fold but not the Iceman.
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That was his brother Rick who had a crazy game throwing short routes and draw plays, lsu played deep the whole game, setting the blueprint for other teams he didn't have an arm.
 
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