The Iceman appreciation thread

[Mose Phillip's Watch]

 

[John Wick]

I know it's blasphemy, but he's my favorite Vol quarterback.

 

[Mose Phillip's Watch]

I know it's blasphemy, but he's my favorite Vol quarterback.

He was best in the clutch & on the road

 

[hbvol1982]

He was the master of hitting the deep in routes on 3rd or 4th and long. He was uncanny. He should have won a natty.

 

[feathersax]

He was best in the clutch & on the road

Never forget his freshman year against Bama; running out of the pocket, Casey was hit & his helmet flew off...he just kept scrambling, taken down by a gaggle of red & came out of the pile jumping & smiling. I was hooked. On the other hand, she didn't do well in bad weather (Cotton Bowl against Kansas St. on a frozen field).

 

[GetYouSomeofThat]

Casey was the epitome of grit and toughness and will always be one of.my favorite Vols.

 

[norrislakevol]

I remember him hitting CJ Fayton on 4th and 17 during overtime at Bama. Kept the game alive and ultimately delivered a win for the Vols.

 

[901 Orange]

I know it's blasphemy, but he's my favorite Vol quarterback.

Its not blasphemy dude was a straight baller. U would be hard pressed to find another UT QB that did some of the things he did.

 

[rkvdg]

got my vote

 

[shane80]

We win at least six games last year with him at QB.

 

[Remy]

He's well traveled in the high school coaching circle in the LA area. I understand he's now head coach at his high school alma mater. Why someone somewhere has not brought him up and into the collegiate ranks of coaching is hard to understand.

 

[VolinMC]

I'll admit it,,,,I under appreciated him when he was here. He made some amazing plays that we sorely need nowadays.

 

[LordBolton]

I know it's blasphemy, but he's my favorite Vol quarterback.

Not hard to believe. 2 wins at UF, that counts more than any number of passing records. We should have had another 2001, then he would likely be everyone's favorite.

 

[CA_Vol]

I know it's blasphemy, but he's my favorite Vol quarterback.

Casey was such a competitor. And definitely does not get his due for how good he was for the Vols.

 

[HalfullVol]

Not hard to believe. 2 wins at UF, that counts more than any number of passing records. We should have had another 2001, then he would likely be everyone's favorite.

please do not again mention 2001 2nd half meltdown against LSU

oops

 

[PNW Huskie]

Unfettered absolute GRIT! Dude laid it on the line every second of every play. impossible not to love that guy. Was part of many great memories for me and my better half.

 

[unfrozencvmanvol]

Casey was the epitome of grit and toughness and will always be one of.my favorite Vols.

He had that Vol swagger.

 

[give_him 6]

 

[LittleVol]

We win at least six games last year with him at QB.

More than that...
We beat
UK
MIZZOU
UGA ( tied until JG had 3 turnovers)
South Carolina
Vandy
Arkansas
Auburn
Florida

 

[TOrange99]

The only fault I had with Casey was showing up to the SEC Championship game with a Rose in his mouth, then the LSU backup QB debacle happened.
However, that loss gave me the best gift ever a Jan. 1st. Citrus Bowl beating of Michigan.
That TN team was loaded with talent as well.
Stallworth
Haynesworth
Henderson
Overstreet
Whitten
Weary (my fav all time O-lineman)
T. Stephens
Andre Lott
Ritzman

 

[RoanokeVol]

I didn’t realize how truly incredible he was until many years after he was gone. I took him for granted, but that was easier to do back in those days. You never worried too much about guys leaving for any reason. Future HoF QB graduates? No worries. Guy taking over is going to lead the team to a NC. These days, I would do things I’m not proud to admit to have the Ice Man back leading us. Truly an amazing QB, leader and Vol. One of the best we have ever had.

 

[JRich]

My favorite Vol football player, the Gator Slayer. I sport the #7 on gamedays.

 

[Brave Volunteer]

You know, he must have some seriously bad feelings for this place because ever since he graduated, I don't recall him EVER coming back here for any occasion. I could be wrong but I do find it strange that in 20 years he's never come back for a game or to speak or anything.

 

[rgvol]

I remember him hitting CJ Fayton on 4th and 17 during overtime at Bama. Kept the game alive and ultimately delivered a win for the Vols.

Great football game

 

[RDU VOL#14]

The only fault I had with Casey was showing up to the SEC Championship game with a Rose in his mouth, then the LSU backup QB debacle happened.
However, that loss gave me the best gift ever a Jan. 1st. Citrus Bowl beating of Michigan.
That TN team was loaded with talent as well.
Stallworth
Haynesworth
Henderson
Overstreet
Whitten
Weary (my fav all time O-lineman)
T. Stephens
Andre Lott
Ritzman

While I agree thumping Michigan was fun, you need to get some better gifts .