How Paul Bain found out he was on scholarship

[kamoshika]

So Sept. 4 was comfortable enough for Bain when he took “another shot in the dark” and walked into coach Jeremy Pruitt’s office to ask if there was any update on his scholarship status. “That’s just what I’m used to, taking shots in the dark and, hopefully, it hits,” Bain said. “It hit again. I’m thankful for it.” Bain got good news again: Pruitt was putting the former walk-on defensive lineman on scholarship for the remainder of his final season. “I felt like a ton of weight got lifted off my shoulders,” Bain said. “It was really emotional for me and my family – a very emotional moment.”

...Bain dreams of being a dentist in a rural area to make dental care accessible to more – his next dream with a big one now behind him. “I hope my story can just affect somebody who is down or didn’t think they can accomplish something,” Bain said. “They can look at my story and think, ‘Hey, I’m just a kid who worked at Champs and on a farm.’ I wasn’t recruited very much. Now, I’m in a position where I’m playing in front of 102,000 people. That’s just been a dream I took to the very end. I hope somebody sees my story and continues to work and sees that anything is possible as long as they put the work into it.”
How Paul Bain found out he was on scholarship with UT Vols football

 

[TJ1985]

This is awesome!

 

[BlackCreekVol]

I hope I can instill this kind of work ethic into my 2 and 4 year olds. Great job young man. That attitude will take you far!

 

[SKBubba]

“I hope somebody sees my story and continues to work and sees that anything is possible as long as they put the work into it.”

A true VFL.

 

[chargervol]

Man, so happy for him.

 

[dduncan4163]

The definition of VFL.

 

[TN Outlaw]

Couldn't have happened to a better young man. Very hard worker with a positive attitude and wants to help other people.

That's a VFL if there ever was one.

 

[FïreBall]

This is what it is all about! I forwarded this story to my daughter that is attending UT. If I could meet one person on the team and shake hands with.. It would be Mr. Bain.

 

[Orangeredblooded]

So Sept. 4 was comfortable enough for Bain when he took “another shot in the dark” and walked into coach Jeremy Pruitt’s office to ask if there was any update on his scholarship status. “That’s just what I’m used to, taking shots in the dark and, hopefully, it hits,” Bain said. “It hit again. I’m thankful for it.” Bain got good news again: Pruitt was putting the former walk-on defensive lineman on scholarship for the remainder of his final season. “I felt like a ton of weight got lifted off my shoulders,” Bain said. “It was really emotional for me and my family – a very emotional moment.”

...Bain dreams of being a dentist in a rural area to make dental care accessible to more – his next dream with a big one now behind him. “I hope my story can just affect somebody who is down or didn’t think they can accomplish something,” Bain said. “They can look at my story and think, ‘Hey, I’m just a kid who worked at Champs and on a farm.’ I wasn’t recruited very much. Now, I’m in a position where I’m playing in front of 102,000 people. That’s just been a dream I took to the very end. I hope somebody sees my story and continues to work and sees that anything is possible as long as they put the work into it.”
How Paul Bain found out he was on scholarship with UT Vols football

I’m sorry, I had to wipe away a tear or two reading this.

 

[Orangeredblooded]

This is what it is all about! I forwarded this story to my daughter that is attending UT. If I could meet one person on the team and shake hands with.. It would be Mr. Bain.

And Mr. Bain, he is.

 

[JCHateSteve]

This is a great story. He deserves this, and I couldn't be happier everything worked out for him. Hard working and humble is something the world needs more of. Well done young man.

 

[PEPPERJAX]

This is the type of guy you root for. I have a good feeling Bain will make a huge impact in a game or two this season. Would be tickled if it is against UF.

 

[I40flyer]

This is a win for UT-God Bless this young man-expecting more great things from him in the future!

 

[joevol33]

Love it for him.

 

[The Original Fade]

I don’t think I’ve ever wanted to see a player succeed more than Bain after reading that. God Bless that young man

 

[Pacer92]

I will always be a fan of Paul Bain after reading that!

 

[livefaith]

Perhaps all the legendary stories really were true.

 

[marcusluvsvols]

God bless you Paul Bain. So proud of you, young man .

 

[K-town Vol Fan]

Paul Bain spoke his scholarship into existence. The legend grows.

 

[LargeOrange1]

How can , as a Vol fan, you not have much love for Paul Bain? GBO

 

[NEO]

Much love to this guy!!!
Go tackle the world after college ends!!!!

 

[81Orange]

Paul has provided use with tons of entertainment as the guy we make jokes about. To his credit, he never took the humor in a negative way. Now he provides us with inspiration. Look In the dictionary under VFL and you’ll see a picture of Paul Bain.

 

[madbamahater]

Gotta get the Paul Bain chant going this Saturday against UTEP. Similar to the Eric Berry chant.... If the student section or anyone for that matter can pull this off it may catch on for the rest of the season..... This must happen!

 

[Alto1]

This world could use more
Paul Bains.

Congrats Big Man

 

[Orangeredblooded]

Paul has provided use with tons of entertainment as the guy we make jokes about. To his credit, he never took the humor in a negative way. Now he provides us with inspiration. Look In the dictionary under VFL and you’ll see a picture of Paul Bain.

If you have followed closely, especially after the Georgia Tech game, the comments have been to that young man’s credit. Never has it ever been a “joke” when posters make comments on the legend he has become to Vol Nation, and we are happy that he got that scolly. ( we were all hoping to see he did) . Now, let us all be happy for this young man and his family. Wished it happened sooner.