The Tennessee Valley Authority

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orangetitanfan said:
Does anyone remember when our Offensive line was referred to as the TVA back in the late 80's early 90's? I long for those days again!
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Yeah, I remember that. Man we were known for stellar offensive lines for decades. I really hope we can get back to that.
 
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We put a ton of OL in the NFL then. Kmac's father and uncle both AA and All pro
 
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I remember when two, walk-on twin brothers anchored the OL...not too long ago. Since then, it has been suspect, at best. Hoping THIS year there is FINALLY some improvement.

*don't get me wrong...the Sullins boys were some good boys...but to NOT have anything better than walk-on O-Linemen to anchor your line is pitiful!
 
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It was when the "Bear " was still at Bama. I remember he called them the TVA on his show before they played the Vols.
 
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TAF said:
I remember when two, walk-on twin brothers anchored the OL...not too long ago. Since then, it has been suspect, at best. Hoping THIS year there is FINALLY some improvement.

*don't get me wrong...the Sullins boys were some good boys...but to NOT have anything better than walk-on O-Linemen to anchor your line is pitiful!
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There are times quality players walk-on to save scholarships for players in a different situation. Walk-on doesn’t mean pitiful.
 
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orangetitanfan said:
Does anyone remember when our Offensive line was referred to as the TVA back in the late 80's early 90's? I long for those days again!
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Of course we remember, in time other teams are going to remember, wait and see

Go friggin Vols
Go
 
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TAF said:
I remember when two, walk-on twin brothers anchored the OL...not too long ago. Since then, it has been suspect, at best. Hoping THIS year there is FINALLY some improvement.

*don't get me wrong...the Sullins boys were some good boys...but to NOT have anything better than walk-on O-Linemen to anchor your line is pitiful!
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In fairness, Dooley handed off a pretty stellar OL to Jones. That first year he had Stone, James, Tiny, and Fulton. He just couldn't do anything with it
 
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Arclight said:
Most people do not know what the TVA is or its history.
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They put a lake in my front yard when the river was just fine. But, to get an idea, watch the movie "Wild River" to see how it goes down. Rest in peace Elk River - (former) home to the redhorse and the vaunted black perch.
 
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orangetitanfan said:
Does anyone remember when our Offensive line was referred to as the TVA back in the late 80's early 90's? I long for those days again!
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Yep 1989, left to right: McRae, Myslinski, Fisher, Still, Davis.

They left UCLA scattered all up and down the west coast after strutting into the game at #6 in the polls. The next game they disassembled an Auburn front seven that was supposed to be top 5 or so in the nation. The last drive of the game they simply pushed them around as we marched down the field culminating with an 8 yard draw into paydirt with Chuck Webb toting the pigskin.

There wasn't a single defense that stymied them that year, even after Reggie rolled craps on a drug test. Yes, we dropped the game in Birmingham, but that was a defensive issue, not the OL. Siran Stacy, are you freaking kidding me...

In 1990, Doug Baird took over for All American Eric Still and they didn't miss a beat. That team should have won the National Championship. The talent and the schedule were laid out. Should have only had one blemish on their record, the tie with Colorado. Giving up a 16 point lead on the Plains against Auburn in the 4th quarter was just absurd, especially since Carter could have broken up both TD passes, but in both cases tried for the intereception. Still, if Burke makes the 35 yard field goal as time expires, we still win. Bama was Johnny's greatest choke job and if Kelly puts one more foot of lift on that pass to Harper, then Todd Lyght doesn't snag it and we beat ND.

Ah, the memories...

Come fellas, let's make some more!
 
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Now that we actually have a FOOTBALL coach-the "Good Old Days of Vol Football" are coming back!
 
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vol9799 said:
Yep 1989, left to right: McRae, Myslinski, Fisher, Still, Davis.

They left UCLA scattered all up and down the west coast after strutting into the game at #6 in the polls. The next game they disassembled an Auburn front seven that was supposed to be top 5 or so in the nation. The last drive of the game they simply pushed them around as we marched down the field culminating with an 8 yard draw into paydirt with Chuck Webb toting the pigskin.

There wasn't a single defense that stymied them that year, even after Reggie rolled craps on a drug test. Yes, we dropped the game in Birmingham, but that was a defensive issue, not the OL. Siran Stacy, are you freaking kidding me...

In 1990, Doug Baird took over for All American Eric Still and they didn't miss a beat. That team should have won the National Championship. The talent and the schedule were laid out. Should have only had one blemish on their record, the tie with Colorado. Giving up a 16 point lead on the Plains against Auburn in the 4th quarter was just absurd, especially since Carter could have broken up both TD passes, but in both cases tried for the intereception. Still, if Burke makes the 35 yard field goal as time expires, we still win. Bama was Johnny's greatest choke job and if Kelly puts one more foot of lift on that pass to Harper, then Todd Lyght doesn't snag it and we beat ND.

Ah, the memories...

Come fellas, let's make some more!
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I’m still mad about that Auburn game!
 
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