Countdown to Kickoff vs South Carolina

#526
#526
47 days......

Bobby “Flash” Gordon, #47, was a backup to Johnny Majors, until his senior season in 1957. Gordon made the most out of his opportunity, being named All-SEC. His claim to fame was his epic run and collision vs Texas A&M and John David Crow in the ‘57 Gator Bowl. Gordon ran for 1,042 yards and 9 touchdowns, while throwing for 446 yards and 5 touchdowns in his career. He also punted, averaging 47 yards in ‘57. He was drafted in the 6th round by the Chicago Cardinals and helped the Houston Oilers win the AFL Championship in 1960.

Right before the collision with Crow
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#527
#527
46 days........... I hope??????

Karlton Neal, #46, lettered from 2001-2004 at defensive end. A highly recruited player out of Chicago, Neal was a part time starter whose leadership was praised by coaches. He won the Andy Spiva award in 2002 as the Most Improved Defensive player during spring practice. In 42 career games, Neal recorded 69 tackles and 5.5 sacks in his career.
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#528
#528
peaygolf said:
46 days........... I hope??????

Karlton Neal, #46, lettered from 2001-2004 at defensive end. A highly recruited player out of Chicago, Neal was a part time starter whose leadership was praised by coaches. He won the Andy Spiva award in 2002 as the Most Improved Defensive player during spring practice. In 42 career games, Neal recorded 69 tackles and 5.5 sacks in his career.
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Countdown till spring?? 😡🤔🤔🤦‍♀️
 
#531
#531
45 days..........

When Shon Walker, #45, arrived in Knoxville in 1988, he made an immediate impact as a backup middle linebacker. He was one of four freshman to play and lead the team with 6 “big plays,” including 3 forced fumbles. As a sophomore, he returned an interception for a TD vs Kentucky and started one game. He had a breakout junior season with 3 double digit tackle games and a pick vs UF. As a senior, he had a huge game vs Notre Dame with 12 tackles. For his career, Walker had 274 tackles, 2 interceptions, 10 forced fumbles, and 5 fumble recoveries.

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#532
44 days.......

Craig Puki, #44, started out as a fullback in 1975. He carried the ball 26 times for 135 yrds, but was moved to linebacker the following season. In only 9 games in ‘76, Puki had 103 tackles. After receiving a medical hardship in ‘77, he had 14 solo tackles vs UCLA and 13 tackles vs Auburn in 1978. As a senior in 1979, Puki registered 122 tackles and had 3 sacks. For his career, Puki had 358 tackles, 2 interceptions, and 8 forced fumbles.
He was drafted by the 49’ers and helped them win Super Bowl XVI.
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#533
peaygolf said:
44 days.......

Craig Puki, #44, started out as a fullback in 1975. He carried the ball 26 times for 135 yrds, but was moved to linebacker the following season. In only 9 games in ‘76, Puki had 103 tackles. After receiving a medical hardship in ‘77, he had 14 solo tackles vs UCLA and 13 tackles vs Auburn in 1978. As a senior in 1979, Puki registered 122 tackles and had 3 sacks. For his career, Puki had 358 tackles, 2 interceptions, and 8 forced fumbles.
He was drafted by the 49’ers and helped them win Super Bowl XVI.
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#538
Tin Man said:
I bore witness in person to the '74 - '78 seasons and the upper deck enhancements of Neyland in 1976 (the year of my first anthropology classes in the bowels of our grand stadium).
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Wettest I've ever been was the '78 Oregon State game...and Puki intercepted a pass late to preserve the tie.....
 
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Tin Man said:
We who matriculated with him appreciate your notice.
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Agreed.

Two slices of life in Neyland during that era:

"I said, A BOOM CHICK-A BOOM!"

And the time the game was so boring ('76? or 77?) the cheerleaders had abandoned their platform at the southeast corner and two guys climbed onto it and got the whole place rocking flashing signs that said "Less Filling" and "Tastes Great."

If you look at my UT transcript you can spot the exact quarter when I discovered that cold beer and women were one helluva combination!
 
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#540
#540
At the convenience store closest to campus, a quart of Stroh's was 42 cents. A stroll west on Cumberland, a six pack of PBR was $1.29 at the filling station.

There were a plethora of pretty coeds at UT in the mid-70s... Short culottes and halter tops... Long-sleeve t-shirts (braless) and bell bottom jeans...
 
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Tin Man said:
At the convenience store closest to campus, a quart of Stroh's was 42 cents. A stroll west on Cumberland, a six pack of PBR was $1.29 at the filling station.

There were a plethora of pretty coeds at UT in the mid-70s... Short culottes and halter tops... Long-sleeve t-shirts (braless) and bell bottom jeans...
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Now THAT sounds like the good ol' days. And these days, that cannot be underappreciated.

Someone needs to invent a time machine (preferably a good friend or former student who liked/respected me), and it needs to happen soon.
 
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#543
43 days..........

From 1961-1963, Mallon Faircloth #43, was a punter, kicker, defensive back, and was the last sing-wing tailback in UT history. During his career, he threw for 1,230 yards and 13 touchdowns, while rushing for 1,503 yards and 10 touchdowns. He averaged 28.2 yards per kickoff return and intercepted 5 passes in 1962.
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#544
peaygolf said:
43 days..........

From 1961-1963, Mallon Faircloth #43, was a punter, kicker, defensive back, and was the last sing-wing tailback in UT history. During his career, he threw for 1,230 yards and 13 touchdowns, while rushing for 1,503 yards and 10 touchdowns. He averaged 28.2 yards per kickoff return and intercepted 5 passes in 1962.
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I bet he had a pretty voice.
 
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#545
Tin Man said:
At the convenience store closest to campus, a quart of Stroh's was 42 cents. A stroll west on Cumberland, a six pack of PBR was $1.29 at the filling station.

There were a plethora of pretty coeds at UT in the mid-70s... Short culottes and halter tops... Long-sleeve t-shirts (braless) and bell bottom jeans...
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As Kasey Kasem used to say, "Keep your feet in the air, and reach for the Stroh's"!
 
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#546
42 days.......

Eric Westmoreland, #42, came to Knoxville as one the the best high school players in Tennessee history, and then left his mark as a great college player as well. He was an All-SEC linebacker in 2000 and helped lead the Vols to the ‘98 national championship. For his career, he had 253 tackles, 6 sacks, 5 forced fumbles, and 2 interceptions. He was drafted in the 3rd round by Jacksonville and also played for Cleveland.
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