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#126
174 days.

In 1971, LB Ray Nettles had 174 total tackles on the year, including 108 solo tackles which gained him 1971 All SEC First Team honors.
 
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#127
#127
173 days.

Upon General Robert Neyland's retirement in 1952, he finished with a 173-31-12 record. And was voted into the college football hall of fame just four years later.
 
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#128
172 days.

In 1991, WR Carl Pickens had 172 receiving yards against Auburn, helping that team to a 30-21 victory.
 
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#129
#129
171 days.

From 1972-74, placekicker Ricky Townsend scored 171 points as a Vol. And was the first UT player to do so barefoot. He was also awarded All American honors in 1972 and 1973.
 
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#130
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Grand Vol said:
171 days.

From 1972-74, placekicker Ricky Townsend scored 171 points as a Vol. And was the first UT player to do so barefoot. He was also awarded All American honors in 1972 and 1973.
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That's the bare footer that I've been trying to remember.

I tried to imitate his style ONCE...notice the emphasis on "once".
 
#131
#131
170 days.

In 1997, WR Marcus Nash led the SEC in reception yardage per game at 97.5 yards average. Totaling 1,170 yards for the year.
 
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#132
169 days.

In 2001, TB Travis Stephens has 169 reception yards, helping push him to an overall 1,633 yard season.
 
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#133
#133
168 days.

In the 2004 SEC Championship Game, RB Gerald Riggs, Jr. had 168 yards of rushing against Auburn in the second half.
 
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#134
#134
167 days.

In 1984, LB Carl Zander netted 167 total tackles on the season, including 102 solo tackles.
 
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#139
164 days.

In 1998, QB Tee Martin had 2,164 yards passing helping push the Vols towards the National Championship.
 
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#140
163 days.

In 1974, LB Andy Spiva recorded 163 tackles on the season. A feat repeated in 1975 by DB Russ Williams.
 
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#141
#141
162 days.

Between 1981-85, QB Daryl Dickey maintained the lowest interception percentage of 1.23 for a minimum of 150 attempts. His record of 2 out of 162 overall still stands today.
 
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#143
160 days.

In 1995, RB Jay Graham had 160 yards of receiving, gaining 1,598 offensive yards total for the year.
 
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#144
#144
159 days.

Between 1997-2000, WR Cedrick Wilson had 159 total catches for 2,137 yards and 24 touchdowns.
 
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