What do you think of this idea?

[orangetaz]

Great new tradition suggested for Tennessee Vols football

 

[orangetaz]

I kinda like it

 

[Aerie Vol]

Word.

Defenders only?

 

[wmcovol]

hard pass on anything from Rucker

 

[K-town Vol Fan]

I'll allow it

GBFO

 

[Vfl2407]

Good idea even if it is from Wes Rucker. Lol.

 

[orangetaz]

I'll allow it

GBFO

Ty

 

[rjl4tnvols]

Even though it’s from Rucker, I gotta say it’s a good idea.

 

[LadyinOrange]

First thing I saw after clicking the the link was "TURN OFF ALL ADS". I am definitely all for that!

Concerning the #27 thing, to me, a tradition isn't premeditated. I am fine with awarding a standout player with a special honorary number, just don't call it a tradition.

 

[sona]

You better run that one by Al and if you are lucky enough to wear it, you better perform above and beyond. I pity the fool who dares bring shame upon his number.

 

[DeepSpringsVol]

Pretty decent but will be odd seeing an offensive lineman one day wearing 27

 

[kptvol1]

I’m gonna go with “they ain’t finna be no other 27, period.” Make your own legacy. Make your number be in consideration 20 years from now.

 

[fossilfiction]

Only if they wear a neck roll as he did.

 

[Birdie]

First thing I saw after clicking the the link was "TURN OFF ALL ADS". I am definitely all for that!

Concerning the #27 thing, to me, a tradition isn't premeditated. I am fine with awarding a standout player with a special honorary number, just don't call it a tradition.

Almost every single tradition is initially premeditated. Dickey premeditated running through the T, he put the T on the helmet too. The Iowa Wave was an idea from a woman that caught on and that is a wonderful tradition now that makes a difference for young children. Checker Neyland was a fan idea. Smokey was chosen in a student body contest.

I like the idea. Al Wilson was on a different level. It's not about his play as much as it was about him as a man and leader. What he meant to the team. If the players buy into that ideology and the player embraces the role expected by doning #27 it could potentially be beneficial. I bet Al would be willing to provide some mentorship as well. Then each player could be a mentor to the next #27, create a lineage of strong leadership.

 

[VolsFan-TX]

Pretty decent but will be odd seeing an offensive lineman one day wearing 27

Maybe they could have a special 27 patch put on the recipients jersey to indicate they were selected for the honor. Having a specific jersey number dedicated without limits of positions makes it difficult.

 

[WoodsmanVol]

Word.
Defenders only?

Yes! Al was a defense player. Maybe for offense use the number of one of these guys: Jamal Lewis, Travis Henry, Cobb, Webb, and Little Man Stewart. This new tradition idea might even motivate a player to play like or die trying the legend whose number he's sporting. However, yes again, make the number associated with the squad the legend played on.

 

[AdoptedVOL]

Git er dun

 

[SN-A-C Orange]

How about .... Throwing popcorn in the air EVERY time we score ... this weekend against OLE MISS????
We can get some of that ORANGE Popcorn (here: Orange Popcorn - Gallon Bag - Walmart.com ) and mix it with the regular stuff, a drink cup and bam ... tossing that into the air would be so much fun ... on account of Lane's remarks (two weeks in a row even).

The clean up would be awful, and it would be in everybody's hair ....

I wonder how long it would take popcorn from the upper deck to reach the ground???

I wonder if it would look like a snow storm falling to the ground?

Frankly, I do not know where any of that came from ... I guess it is the over exuberance of two wins in a row!!!!