Countdown to Kickoff vs South Carolina

[MAD]

220 days.......

From 2010-2013, Michael Palardy made 109/115 PAT’s and 37/50 FG’s, good for 220 career points. Palardy ranks 9th in career FG’s made in UT history. He is currently the punter for the Carolina Panthers.

Palardy’s game winner vs South Carolina 2013
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[peaygolf]

219 days.........

Troy came to Knoxville in November of 2012. Tyler Bray had the greatest statistical game in UT history (530 yrds and 5 TDs). Justin Hunter and Cordarrelle Patterson had huge games at receiver. Patterson had 219 yrds and one touchdown as the Vols escaped with a 55-48 victory.

 

[peaygolf]

218 days......

A life long fan and Bearden High grad, David Rudder walked on to the UT football team instead of going to Vanderbilt on scholarship. In 1976, he was granted a scholarship by Bill Battle, two hours before he resigned. Rudder and new Coach Majors didn’t see eye to eye, but when Jimmy Streater went down with a hip injury vs Alabama in 1978, Rudder got his chance. After throwing a pick on his first pass, David went back out and completed 11 consecutive passes (a then record) and 2TDs. That day was the highlight of his playing career. Rudder would play sparingly the rest of the season, throwing for 218 yrds during the ‘78 season. Rudder would go on to become a dentist and good friends with Coach Majors until his death in 2018.

 

[peaygolf]

217 days.........

Willie Gault was a special player for the Vols, with his big catches and game changing returns. His biggest game receiving was vs Vanderbilt, in 1981. Gault had two long receptions of 72 yards and 80 yards (TD), in route to 217 yard performance. The Vols escaped with a 38-34 victory.

 

[OneManGang]

"Willie Gault, ladies and gentlemen, is running all the way to the state capitol."

 

[MAD]

217 days.........

Willie Gault was a special player for the Vols, with his big catches and game changing returns. His biggest game receiving was vs Vanderbilt, in 1981. Gault had two long receptions of 72 yards and 80 yards (TD), in route to 217 yard performance. The Vols escaped with a 38-34 victory.
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[peaygolf]

216 days......

After three different tenures, General Neyland had 6 undefeated seasons, 7 conference championships, and 4 national championships. He coached 216 career games, winning 173 of them, 112 by shutout.

 

[peaygolf]

215 days.........

In 1957, Bill Majors came to Knoxville. He made his name as an All-SEC safety, but was a capable single-wing tailback. In 1958, Majors had 294 yards rushing and completed 17 passes for 215 yards and 2TDs. Majors would become an Assistant Coach for the Vols and was tragically killed in a car crash in 1965.

 

[peaygolf]

214 days.......

In 2000, Arkansas visited Knoxville. Casey Clausen three for 5 TDs, but it was the running of Travis Henry that helped UT control the game. Henry carried the ball 25 times for 214 yrds, and a touchdown, in the Vols 63-20 victory.

 

[peaygolf]

213 days.........

In 2000, Casey Clausen made his first career start vs Alabama in Knoxville. In one of the best “starts” to a career, Clausen went 17-24 for 213 yrds and 2TDs, in the 20-10 victory. Clausen would finish his career with a 3-1 record against the hated Tide.

 

[peaygolf]

212 days........

In 1993, #22 Georgia visited Knoxville to play #8 Tennessee. The Vols outgained UGA 478 to 247 in yards and 38-6 on the scoreboard. Charlie Garner and Corey Fleming combined for 212 yards, with Garner rushing for 107 and a TD and Fleming catching 7 passes for 105 yrds and 2 TDs.

 

[peaygolf]

211 days.......

23rd ranked Georgia hosted UT in 1994, Todd Helton tossed a TD in his first start, but James “Little Man” Stewart stole the show. Stewart carried the ball 24 times for 211 yards and 4TDs in the 41-23 victory. Aaron Hayden added 113 yrds.

 

[peaygolf]

210 days........

From 2002-2005, Omar Gaither played Sam linebacker for UT. Gaither made 2nd Team All-SEC 2x and finished his career with 6 sacks, 23 tackles for loss, and 210 tackles. He was a 5th round pick by the Eagles in ‘06.

 

[peaygolf]

209 days.......

The 1930 Vols finished the season with a record of 9-1. The defense had 7 shutouts and only gave up 31 points. The offense scored 209 points for the season. The Vols were led by Hall of Famers, Bobby Dodd, Gene McEver, and Herman Hickman.

 

[peaygolf]

208 days........

On January 1, 1943, UT defeated Tulsa 14-7 in the Sugar Bowl behind TDs by Bill Gold and “Ig” Fuson. The Vols rushed for 208 yards, while holding Tulsa to minus 39 yrds rushing.

Bill Gold’s TD

 

[OneManGang]

208 days........

On January 1, 1943, UT defeated Tulsa 14-7 in the Sugar Bowl behind TDs by Bill Gold and “Ig” Fuson. The Vols rushed for 208 yards, while holding Tulsa to minus 39 yrds rushing.

Bill Gold’s TD
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Pvt. Clyde "Ig" Fuson was killed in action on 4 December 1944 while serving with the 84th Division near Aachen, Germany. His number (62) was retired and his name is on the "Ring of Honor" at Neyland Stadium.

You can find his obituary from the Middlesboro paper here: https://img.newspapers.com/img/img?...1581316885&h=37fa26fe9b2dac2841aa87b3162bee07

 

[HoptownVol]

And didn't he lose three teeth blocking an extra point or FG against Kansas in 1973? Truly a VFL.

Yes, and what a game that was. David Jaynes was one of the best QBs we've ever faced. That was an epic battle with Brown pulling off his typical heroics.

 

[peaygolf]

207 days......

Gerald Riggs, Jr ran for 1893 yrds during his 4 seasons as a Vol. As a sophomore, Riggs carried the ball 46 times, for 207 yrds and 1 TD. He had 51 yrds vs Mississippi State and scored his touchdown vs Duke.

 

[peaygolf]

206 days........

Austin Denny became an All-American TE in 1966 for the Vols. In 1965, he was moved from fullback to the line because of his size and speed. In ‘65, Denny caught 14 passes for 206 yrds and 2TDs, helping UT to an 8-1-2 record.

 

[peaygolf]

205 days.......

In 1950, Bert Rechichar helped lead the Vols to an 11-1 record. Rechichar had 126 rushing yards, was a standout on defense, and led UT with 9 receptions for 205 yrds and 2TDs. The following year, the captain made All-SEC and helped the Vols win the ‘51 National Championship.

 

[inpruittwetrust]

$64,000 question

I think that it won‘t be a surprise when JG is Chosen but I think Harrison Bailey will get a chance when JG doesn’t play to the coach’s expectations. Maurer could also see some time but Harrison Bailey has more potential in my opinion.

 

[peaygolf]

204 days.......

In 1976, Joe Hough was a backup Quarterback to Randy Wallace. Wallace was injured various times and Hough got extensive playing time vs Florida and Memphis State. For the season Hough was 14-31 for 204 yrds passing and rushed for 1 TD.

Side note......in the ‘77 game vs Doug Dickey and UF, Vols players, led by Hough, start a brawl after UF attempts a pass in the end zone with the game already in-hand. Today, Hough is a PGA Golf Professional.

 

[OneManGang]

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"... put on your helmet."

Heh.

 

[MAD]

204 days.......

In 1976, Joe Hough was a backup Quarterback to Randy Wallace. Wallace was injured various times and Hough got extensive playing time vs Florida and Memphis State. For the season Hough was 14-31 for 204 yrds passing and rushed for 1 TD.

Side note......in the ‘77 game vs Doug Dickey and UF, Vols players, led by Hough, start a brawl after UF attempts a pass in the end zone with the game already in-hand. Today, Hough is a PGA Golf Professional.


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Lol, this line cracked me up about the brawl....Jim Noonan and Danny (Pert) Jenkins thought it was more fun than the county fair.

By the way, you can’t get any tougher than Jim Noonan. I remember every one at Neyland would yell Noooooonaaaaan after he would make a big play.

 

[peaygolf]

203 days.......

Johnnie Jones started off hot in 1984, rushing for 203 yards and 3TDs in the Vols 34-27 victory over Mark Rypien and Washington State. Jones would rush for 1,290 yards and 10 touchdowns for the 7-4-1 Vols and was named All-SEC and 2nd Team AP All-American.