Johnny Majors Passed Away

[Tennesseefan2019]

Coach agreed with you.

Coach Majors showed a lot of class in how he talked about the 1956 Heisman Trophy situation

 

[BigOrangeMojo]

Jim Brown deserved the Heisman Trophy in 1956 he had 1042 yards from scrimmage and 14 touchdowns in 8 regular season games at Syracuse. Syracuse went 7-1 in the regular season in 1956 losing to 6-3-1 TCU 28-27 in the Cotton Bowl in which he ran for 200+ yards.

In hindsight, that's definitely right. To play devil's advocate a little bit, I think Brown got half those touchdowns against a cupcake and the 56 Vols went from a 6 win team to Top 2 in the country and undefeated during regular season. The only time the Heisman has deviated from its historical norms was when Peyton and Majors were up for the award.

 

[Tennesseefan2019]

In hindsight, that's definitely right. To play devil's advocate a little bit, I think Brown got half those touchdowns against a cupcake and the 56 Vols went from a 6 win team to Top 2 in the country and undefeated during regular season. The only time the Heisman has deviated from its historical norms was when Peyton and Majors were up for the award.

1956 Syracuse football schedule

@Maryland W 26-12
@Pitt L 14-7
West Virginia W 27-20
Army W 7-0
@Boston University W 21-7
Penn State W 13-9
Holy Cross W 41-20
Colgate W 61-7

1957 Cotton Bowl

TCU L 28-27

 

[Exiled]

Just heard the news and my heart hurts. RIP Coach. You will be missed.

 

[tnvols72]

RIP CJM a true Vol to the end.....Sad day

 

[dougvolfan]

Johnny had a stroke recently which may have added to his decline.

 

[Dumbledorange]

Yeah, and that used to drive me crazy too, especially with Chuck Webb in the backfield vs Colorado in 1990... but that is for another day. Johnny embodied UT football more than anyone outside of Neyland himself.

I'm a little surprised that Fulmer hasn't released a statement yet. He is probably trying to choose his words very carefully. He should put out something soon.

Damn straight, as sick as Johnnie was, it should have been already written. Shame on Phil.

 

[NorCalVol67]

I want to see Pruitt call a quick kick on 3rd down this season.

 

[ArdentVol]

Johnny had a stroke recently which may have added to his decline.

sorry to hear that --- did anyone ever report that. Was aware of dye's swift decline and simply thought johnny was still kicking...

 

[dougvolfan]

sorry to hear that --- did anyone ever report that. Was aware of dye's swift decline and simply thought johnny was still kicking...

Heard someone say that on tony Basilio

 

[VollerNbham]

In hindsight, that's definitely right. To play devil's advocate a little bit, I think Brown got half those touchdowns against a cupcake and the 56 Vols went from a 6 win team to Top 2 in the country and undefeated during regular season. The only time the Heisman has deviated from its historical norms was when Peyton and Majors were up for the award.

Exactly my point; if it is a Tennessee nominee then they are pushed back. Manning should have won hands down.

 

[BowlBrother85]

In hindsight, that's definitely right. To play devil's advocate a little bit, I think Brown got half those touchdowns against a cupcake and the 56 Vols went from a 6 win team to Top 2 in the country and undefeated during regular season. The only time the Heisman has deviated from its historical norms was when Peyton and Majors were up for the award.

... and Hank Lauricella should have won the Heisman in 1951 instead of the Princeton guy named Dick. Lauricella had more yards rushing on fewer carries and against much better competition.

 

[lukeneyland]

I've never been so saddened by a non family Death.

 

[HuntlandVolinColo]

He did Huntland High Hornets, Tennessee Vols and Pitt Panthers proud!

RIP Johnny!

 

[Vol 67]

Godspeed, Johnny Majors.

 

[TeddyYeti]

R.I.P. Coach Majors

 

[TigersTalons]

Condolences Volnation. He was one of the good guys in my eyes.

 

[Jravol78]

Or tie! Coach Majors would never apologize for A tie !

To this day whenever I hear Coach Dye referenced I always think “Pat Tye”

 

[vols72]

I remember being little and listening to the older men sitting around the stove at the country store(it was called fat Haney's) and how excited they were about him coming home to coach. I also remember the newspaper headline that read When Johnny comes marching home it was the first memory I have about Vol football and the beginning of a lifetime of love of the Big Orange for me. This one hits home for me.
RIP Coach

 

[lukeneyland]

Kinda a funny note. I was listening to a Majors podcast from not too long ago and he has almost an identical accent as my grandpa. It was very cool to listen to. My grandad told me a story about Johnny signing a football for him way back when he should have won the Heisman. Tennessee should name a part of the stands at Neyland after him. Also I want a statue of him saying Attack, Attack, Attack. This is genuinely depressing

 

[qb19]

When Johnny Came Marching Home.

 

[BornonRockyTop]

Really puts being a fan in perspective. RIP coach, you're one of the many reasons that Tennessee is in my blood.

 

[TigersTalons]

AU losing Pat and you guys losing yours ,I totally get it. I may at one time have used my pic with PFD as my avatar. Losing these bigger than life LEGENDS in our time , it’s tough as a ole pine knot.