Official Countdown to the 2019 Tennessee Vols Football Season

[Iam4utalways]

Linebacker Jamie Rotella had 112 tackles in 1970, 111 tackles in 1971 and 190 tackles in 1972, leading the Vols to 31-5 record.

That works for either time zone.

 

[peaygolf]

110 days.......

2 for 1

On September 9,1995, Joey Kent had 6 receptions for 110 yrds and 1TD. On October 12, 1996, Kent had 7 receptions for 110 yrds and 1TD. Each game was versus Georgia and each was a Vols victory!

 

[Iam4utalways]

110 days.......

2 for 1

On September 9,1995, Joey Kent had 6 receptions for 110 yrds and 1TD. On October 12, 1996, Kent had 7 receptions for 110 yrds and 1TD. Each game was versus Georgia and each was a Vols victory!
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“Top this.”

That was a good one.

In 1997 Peerless Price went for 110 yards and 1 TD on 6 catches in the win over North Western.

I couldn’t top your’s, but it is fun trying.

 

[peaygolf]

109 days......

On September 27, 1975, All American Larry Seivers had 6 receptions for 109 yrds and 2TDs in the Vols 21-17 home victory over Auburn. Seivers was named the Southeast player of the week by the AP and UPI.

 

[Iam4utalways]

Back in 2014 Pig Howard had 109 receiving yards in the win over SC.

 

[peaygolf]

108 days.......

On October 20, 1951, Hank Lauricella had 15 carries for 108 yrds, including a 35 yrd TD in the 4th quarter, in the Vols 27-13 victory over Alabama in Birmingham. Lauricella also had 113 yrds passing and a td for good measure.

 

[Tin Man]

109 days......

On September 27, 1975, All American Larry Seivers had 6 receptions for 109 yrds and 2TDs in the Vols 21-17 home victory over Auburn. Seivers was named the Southeast player of the week by the AP and UPI.
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I was there in the old upper deck student section. It was glorious, the Vols defeating Auburn early in the season. Fans were hopeful. Tennessee would defeat LSU before getting hammered by Bama in Birmingham, then would come the debacle and shame of North Texas. The Vols would lose their final home game to Vandy. I don't remember how many moving vans were sent to Bill Battle's home over the course of the season, but I think it was three or more.

 

[peaygolf]

107 days........

On November 30, 1991, Tennessee had three players with over 100 yrds rushing. James Stewart(145), Aaron Hayden(112), and Mose Phillips with 107 Yrds. On the receiving end, Craig Faulkner had 8 receptions for 107 yrds and a TD. The Vols set a record with 606 yrds of offense in the 45-0 victory over Vandy!

 

[peaygolf]

106 days.....

MY ALL TIME FAVORITE VOL!
On September 29, 1979, Jimmy Streater was 12-20 for 152 yrds passing and a TD. But my favorite part of being in the stands for that game was watching the “Sylva Streak” run for 106 yrds and 2TDs, in the Vols 35-17 victory over Auburn. A then Neyland Stadium record crowd of 85,936 saw Streater dismantle the Tigers.

 

[Tin Man]

"Give him six!" had extra meaning

 

[peaygolf]

"Give him six!" had extra meaning

I know everyone loves Peyton, Reggie, Al, etc.......but those of us that are old enough, have the same adoration for Willie, Stanley, Larry, and Jimmy. I loved those days.

 

[malinoisvol]

I know everyone loves Peyton, Reggie, Al, etc.......but those of us that are old enough, have the same adoration for Willie, Stanley, Larry, and Jimmy. I loved those days.

...and Holloway.

 

[peaygolf]

105 days...........

From 1964-1977, Smokey III roamed the sideline of Tennessee football games. He was the longest tenured blue tick mascot in Vols history. Smokey III compiled a record of 105-39-5 with 2 SEC Championships ( a winning percentage of .729,)

 

[peaygolf]

104 days.......

The 1905 Tennessee Vols went winless in the SIAA, but will always be remembered for one specific game. On October 7, 1905, the Vols defeated American Temperance University by the score of 104-0......the largest margin of victory in Vols history. Sam Parker and Roscoe “Piggy” Word were two stars for the Vols. ATU was founded in 1893 in Harriman, TN and closed in 1908.

Sam Parker photo

1905 team photo

 

[Iam4utalways]

Josh Malone had 104 career catchers.

 

[peaygolf]

103 days........

On October 13, 1990, Tony Thompson had 18 carries for 103 yrds and 1TD in the 45-3 blowout win over Florida.

 

[Iam4utalways]

103 days........

On October 13, 1990, Tony Thompson had 18 carries for 103 yrds and 1TD in the 45-3 blowout win over Florida.
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If it’s 2:15 in Gainesville, what time is it in Knoxville?

 

[peaygolf]

If it’s 2:15 in Gainesville, what time is it in Knoxville?

2:15

Looks like the countdown isn’t getting much attention, but I’ll keep going

 

[peaygolf]

102 days.........

On January 1, 1986, the “Sugar Vols” defeated Miami 35-7 in one of the greatest games in UT history. Jeff Powell was one of the many heroes that night. Powell had 11 carries for 102 yrds, including an amazing 60 TD that will live in the hearts of all Vols fans forever.

 

[Iam4utalways]

2:15

Looks like the countdown isn’t getting much attention, but I’ll keep going

Keep going for sure.

45 to 3 in Knoxville if it’s 2:15 in Gainesville.

A joke from the past.

 

[Tin Man]

103 days........

On October 13, 1990, Tony Thompson had 18 carries for 103 yrds and 1TD in the 45-3 blowout win over Florida.
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[Tin Man]

102 days.........

On January 1, 1986, the “Sugar Vols” defeated Miami 35-7 in one of the greatest games in UT history. Jeff Powell was one of the many heroes that night. Powell had 11 carries for 102 yrds, including an amazing 60 TD that will live in the hearts of all Vols fans forever.
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[Orangeredblooded]

Seriously one my favorite threads. Not only do we get to count down and get more excited closer the season is, but learn and relive some great memories.

 

[peaygolf]

101 days.........

On September 16, 1972, the Vols played #6 Penn St in the first night game in Tennessee history. Under the lights, a record crowd of over 72,000 watched Haskel Stanback rush for 101 yrds and 3TDs in a 28-21 victory. Joe Paterno had threatened to get out of the game if it were played in the mid day heat of September.......enter night games in Neyland.

 

[peaygolf]

100 days.........

On October 2, 1920, Adolphus Henry “Buck” Hatcher led Tennessee to a 49-0 win over the Pioneers of Transylvania .......the 100th victory in school history.