Verification/ clarification

[HoustonVOLfan]

I have been a Vol fan my whole life and I have rooted for the Peyton Manning's and Eric Berry's every year. Like everyone else. But when I think back at what I believe to be the true VOLS of my lifetime I remember a kid I want to think late 80's early 90"s, and I want to say his name was Greg Simpson #38 (this is the clarification part) He was a back-up DB but was a gunner on Kick-offs I remember him nearly knocking himself out vs. UCLA one year. Just knowing this kid knew he wasn't going pro yet would sling himself into people like that still makes me smile 20 years later. To me that defines I I will give my all today for Tennessee" . ************************************************************************************ Feel free to share any little obscure moments like this that have made you the VOL fans you are today.

 

[BJSforVols]

I have been a Vol fan my whole life and I have rooted for the Peyton Manning's and Eric Berry's every year. Like everyone else. But when I think back at what I believe to be the true VOLS of my lifetime I remember a kid I want to think late 80's early 90"s, and I want to say his name was Greg Simpson #38 (this is the clarification part) He was a back-up DB but was a gunner on Kick-offs I remember him nearly knocking himself out vs. UCLA one year. Just knowing this kid knew he wasn't going pro yet would sling himself into people like that still makes me smile 20 years later. To me that defines I I will give my all today for Tennessee" . ************************************************************************************ Feel free to share any little obscure moments like this that have made you the VOL fans you are today.

Not the person in which you're speaking, but Bill Bates is the one who reminds me of what you just said. Bates is one of my all time favorites.

 

[TruVoller]

Wes brown's Grit and dedication will always represent the pride of UT football.

 

[colvol]

I'm young but I always like Ryan Karl.

 

[Behr]

One of my 3 all time favorites, that would fit in that category. IMO.

 

[VolFromNashville]

Wes brown's Grit and dedication will always represent the pride of UT football.

I gotta say, Wes' sheer determination was inspiring. That touchdown he scored vs Vandy last year was amazing.

 

[Salvare]

The obvious and most recent would be Inky Johnson. I'll edit if I think of more.

 

[HoustonVOLfan]

A close second was craig faulkners behind the back catch for a first down in 92...

 

[VolsCigarMan]

One of my all-time favorites was LB Kelly Ziegler -Probably one of the best LB's ever at Tennessee! Him and Dale Jones

 

[vol445]

brad gaines

 

[volman85]

Al Wilson of course Travis Stephens (senior year was awesome) Gibril Wilson (juco but knocked some heads) , as much as some hated Casey Clausen brought it on most every Gameday (collar bone in Arky game and Away game specialist)

 

[cookVol1]

Billy Earl Ratliffe

 

[Gator H8R]

I gotta say, Wes' sheer determination was inspiring. That touchdown he scored vs Vandy last year was amazing.

And I was lucky enough to be at that game. That was electric!!!!

 

[hmanvolfan]

The obvious and most recent would be Inky Johnson. I'll edit if I think of more.

If Inky doesn't personify "I will give my all for Tennessee" then nothing does.

 

[09dunbar]

I gotta say Crompton. You want to talk about determination, this kid never gave up after all the BS 99% of us put him through. I wont forget about him, atleast the last 5 or 6 games.