Official Countdown to the 2019 Tennessee Vols Football Season

31 days..........

In 2007, Erik Ainge had one of the greatest seasons in UT history. He threw for 3,522 yrds and 31 TDs and helped lead the Vols to the SEC Championship game and a Outback Bowl victory over Wisconsin. In the Outback Bowl, Ainge tossed a 31 yrd TD to Brad Cottam to secure the 21-17 victory.

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30 days........

On November 15, 2003, Casey Clausen tied a then record of 5 TD passes in the Vols 59-21 victory over Mississippi State. Three of those TDs were to Chris Hannon, which tied a single game record for TD receptions. Hannon’s TDs covered 18, 5, and 30 yards.

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31 days..........

In 2007, Erik Ainge had one of the greatest seasons in UT history. He threw for 3,522 yrds and 31 TDs and helped lead the Vols to the SEC Championship game and a Citrus Bowl victory over Wisconsin. In the Citrus Bowl, Ainge tossed a 31 yrd TD to Brad Cottam to secure the 21-17 victory.

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You have Citrus Bowl listed, but their patches say Outback Bowl...
 
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I peek in on this thread every year, its my favorite VN thread. It's always so cool to read some UT history while waiting for the season to begin. Thanks to everyone that has contributed, this years thread has been as awesome as ever!
I’ve said it several times, but this has been a lot of fun. Researching has been the best part. Picking which one to use is the hard part.
 
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what time is the presser today and is it just pruitt or does is it also include the coordinators?
 
28 days.........

On November 8, 2003, the Vols traveled to South Florida to play the Hurricanes. A two touchdown underdog, the Defense played like “soldiers” and upset Miami 10-6........ending their 28 game home winning streak.

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28 days.........

On November 8, 2003, the Vols traveled to South Florida to play the Hurricanes. A two touchdown underdog, the Defense played like “soldiers” and upset Miami 10-6........ending their 28 game home winning streak.

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I remember watching this game and absolutely going berserk in the living room when the final whistle blew...Good times!
 
I remember watching this game and absolutely going berserk in the living room when the final whistle blew...Good times!
I had another"28"....but when I remembered the winning streak being snapped and having so many UM friends....I had to use that one. That was a fun game to see in person.
 
27 days.......

From 1965-1967, The Swamp Rat broke every passing record for the Vols. Dewey Warren helped turn a downtrodden Tennessee into a National Champion (one poll) in 1967. He threw for 3,339 yards and 27 touchdowns in his career in Knoxville.

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26 days.......

On November 15, 1941, Tennessee traveled to play Boston College @ Fenway Park in a rematch of the Sugar Bowl. With the game tied at 7-7, B.C. qb, Boudreau threw a pass that was intercepted by the Vols Billy Gold. He returned the interception 26 yards to the 3 yrd line. With 90 seconds left, Bobby Cifers scored to give the Vols a 14-7 victory.

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