Gilliam makes AP All-Bowl Team

[ukvols]

SIAP, but I don't see it in the FF.
AP announced an All-Bowl Team yesterday. Gilliam made it.

http://www.usatoday.com/story/sport...-rushers-headlines-ap-all-bowl-team/21396199/

Tackles
Jacob Gilliam, Tennessee: Had a torn anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee and an injured left hand that was heavily wrapped, yet he still helped Tennessee score touchdowns on its first four possessions in a 45-28 TaxSlayer Bowl win over Iowa.

 

[Vol Catdaddy]

That's great to see that this amazing person get some recognition for his sacrifice and his willingness to give his all for Tennessee.

 

[DocVOLiday]

Congrats to jacob! Well deserved when you fight like he did for our team

 

[BigOrange15]

There's a good chance I will be telling my grandchildren about this kid's toughness. What a great story.

 

[Cantgetright]

This kid is a true example of someone giving their all for Tennessee. Wish him luck in life

 

[marvin2]

He should be All American for GUTS!!!!
He set the standard.
Great Vol!!!

Go Vols!

 

[UT-Rex]

SIAP, but I don't see it in the FF.
AP announced an All-Bowl Team yesterday. Gilliam made it.

Trio of 200-yard rushers headlines AP all-bowl team

Tackles
Jacob Gilliam, Tennessee: Had a torn anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee and an injured left hand that was heavily wrapped, yet he still helped Tennessee score touchdowns on its first four possessions in a 45-28 TaxSlayer Bowl win over Iowa.

Great News -- Congratulations Mr. Gilliam !

 

[ukvols]

I hope some kind of plaque/trophy comes with making this team. He deserves that. I also thought it was a nice gesture that he was among the first to give the bowl trophy a bit of a victory lap in front of our fans.

 

[TNVolunteerGrad]

What a well deserved award. This kid embodies all that it means to be a Tennessee Volunteer.

 

[volum3]

This kid and Sullins from the year of darkness, just remarkable. Its great to be a Vol with young men like this wearing orange.

 

[volroadwarrior]

Will he play in some all star post season bowls or go under the knife?

 

[Vol Gunner]

Just an awesome dude and great Vol... setting the bar for future OL!!!

 

[17Vols]

awesome possum!!

 

[MiramarVol]

Retire his number!!!! Just for his toughness and perseverance.

 

[omghulkhands]

I have an insane amount of respect for Gilliam and everything he went through for UT.

Thank you, Jacob

 

[Vol737]

Just WOW and what Gilliam has done here at UT. From walk on to one hard nosed, tough as nails hombre. All the highly rated offensive linemen should stand up and take notice. Stars don't matter if u don't have the heart to go with it, but heart can take you a long way without the stars. VFL!

 

[Crazy Ivan]

Retire his number!!!! Just for his toughness and perseverance.

Or maybe at least a 'JG' patch that each week the OL that grades out the highest gets to wear the patch on his jersey the following game.

 

[MyBloodRunnethOrange]

Great recognition for him. Well deserved.

 

[MustafaRasta]

I'd like to see him be back as some sort of graduate assistant or something along those lines.

Guys like JG do nothing but elevate your program.

 

[YorkVol]

Good for him.

 

[HoptownVol]

Good to see this kid get some recognition. I think he's going to make a fine coach if he decides to go that direction.

 

[SeniorDrill]

Jacob just added another "Memory to Last a Lifetime" to his 2014-15 collection! Awesome!!