Official Countdown to 2016 Kickoff:

#102
#102
193 days.

From 1931-1933, halfback Beattie Feathers rushed for 1,888 yards, averaging 7.2 yards a carry and garnering 27 touchdowns. He was a consensus All American in 1933.
 
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#105
#105
192 days.

In 1929, UT Hall of Famer and All American Gene McEver set the UT record for most points scored in a game at 30 by rushing for five touchdowns against South Carolina. A record which still stands today.
 
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#107
#107
190 days.

In 1991, RB James Stewart had 190 rushing attempts and gaining 939 yards to cap off his 2,890 yard career at UT.
 
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#108
#108
189 days.

As any Vol fan should know, the UT program was started in November of 1891. So a very significant number in our program.
 
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#110
#110
187 days.

In 1985, QB Tony Robinson had 187 passing attempts for 1,321 yards to cap off his career as a Vol.
 
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#114
#114
184 days.

In 1993, QB Heath Shuler completed 184 of 285 passes, maintaining a 64.6% completion percentage and gaining 2,353 yards.
 
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#118
#118
180 days.

And in a move away from the number being associated with a single stat, today will be dedicated to one of the greatest men to ever wear the Orange and represent Tennessee on the football field and the world.

Thank You Peyton Manning.

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5 time NFL MVP
2 time Super Bowl Champ
14 Pro Bowl selections
14 4,000 passing yard seasons
11,201 passing yards at Tennessee
71,940 passing yards in the NFL
1997 Davey O'Brien Award recipient
1997 Johnny Unitas Award recipient
1997 NCAA QB of the Year recipient
1997 Maxwell Award recipient
1997 James E. Sullivan Award recipient
Peyback Foundation founder
2007 St Vincent Hospital renamed their children's wing the "Peyton Manning Children's Hospital at St. Vincent"

A true leader, sportsman and a great man. The NFL will never be the same without you.
 
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#120
#120
179 days.

The 1969 Vols held their opponents to only 179 points, ending up with a 9-2 record and gaining the SEC Championship.
 
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#121
#121
178 days.

The Vols had 178 yards of passing in the 2015 Taxslayer Bowl during the 45-28 victory over Iowa.
 
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#122
#122
177 days.

In 1970, Defensive Back Bobby Majors maintained a 17.7 interception return yards average by completing 10 interceptions for 177 yards.
 
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#123
#123
Grand Vol said:
177 days.

In 1970, Defensive Back Bobby Majors maintained a 17.7 interception return yards average by completing 10 interceptions for 177 yards.
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One of my most favorite players to ever dress out in orange.
 
#125
#125
175 days.

Against Chattanooga in 1962, RB George Canale averaged 17.5 yards a carry on rushing, gaining 175 yards on the ground that day.
 
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