Official Countdown to the 2019 Season

#51
#51
214 days.

In 1971, the Vols captured five interceptions against South Carolina resulting in 214 yards of returns.
 
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#53
#53
213 days (a little earlier than normal)

In 1993, QB Heath Shuler averaged 213.9 yards of passing a game.
 
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#55
#55
212 days.

In 1939, the Vols outscored their opponents 212-14 on the season, including shutting out every regular season opponent to claim the SEC Championship.
 
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#56
#56
211 days.

The 1998 National Champion Vols averages 211.3 yards of rushing per game over the course of the season.
 
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#57
#57
210 days.

In 1990, CB Dale Carter had 210 yards of punt and kickoff returns against Kentucky.
 
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#59
#59
208 days.

In 1943, the Vols won their first Sugar Bowl, gaining 208 yards on the ground. They also held opponent Tulsa to minus 43 yards of rushing.
 
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#60
#60
might have been asked already but does anyone know what if any game we will checkered the stadium
 
#62
#62
206 days.

From 1996-99, QB Tee Martin had 5,206 yards of offense.
 
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#69
#69
205 days.

Vol All American Doug Atkins ended up being drafted into the NFL where he went on to play 205 games in the NFL.
 
#70
#70
Grand Vol :toast:

Orange Defense, the only bitterness to be shared between Grand Vol and me are the bitters in our Manhattans or Old Fashions, but then, we don't often "doctor up" our whiskeys. :hi:
 
#71
#71
Grand Vol said:
234 days.

In 1983, RB Johnnie Jones averaged 5.7 yards per carry for a total of 234 yards against Rutgers.
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The great Johnnie Jones.

It's hard to imagine that it didn't happen until the '80s, but Johnnie was our first ever 1,000 yard rusher.
 
#72
#72
204 days.

In 2010, RB Tauren Poole rushed for 204 played, ending up with 1,034 yards on the season.
 
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#73
#73
Tin Man said:
Grand Vol :toast:

Orange Defense, the only bitterness to be shared between Grand Vol and me are the bitters in our Manhattans or Old Fashions, but then, we don't often "doctor up" our whiskeys. :hi:
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Nice emoji action - I usually ignore them.

Got me hankering for a shot of JD on the rocks...
 
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