What is your best memory as a Vols fan?

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OldandStillaVol said:
The entire 98 season was a dream come true for me. So many great games. I will never forget listening to John Ward count down the final seconds of the Fiesta Bowl - not ashamed to admit I had tears. May never experience that again.
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That was a great time for sure, but the night I became a VFL was 1971 Liberty Bowl. Curt Watson scoring on a 17 yard fun limping on a badly sprained ankle for the winning touchdown as time ran out. Tn.14 Ar.13 .
 
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Kind of a tie. Graduating, Watching Tennessee beat Miami in the Sugardome at the Superdome, Watching Tennessee beat Florida State on TV for National Champ, And Being in the stadium when UT beat Bama (the Bear) in Knoxville after losing for years.
 
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Buying my favorite sandwich from Sam and Andy's off the strip right before enjoying a Vanderbilt game. My buddy surprised me last minute with tickets and we drove up from Tullahoma. Around '81 or so. Ham on rye with swiss and mayo...steamed. Oh, man.
 
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VolsGrad1989 said:
Attending the 85 game vs Auburn when the Tigers came to Neyland ranked #1 in the country. UT knocked Bo out of the game. He didn't want anymore! It was too physical for him! AU 20 BIG NASTY ORANGE 38

UT wasn't even ranked. They go on to beat #15 Bama at Legion Field and #2 Miami in the Sugar Bowl to post a 9-1-2 record. UT finished the season at #8 in the country! Before the Sugar Bowl, Jimmy Johnson was pleading his case for a #1 ranking after they beat us. LOL They got beat down 35-7, Ken Donahue was the best D-Coordinator we have ever had, in my opinion. I hope Pruitt takes his place as our HC!!!

BO KNOWS THE SLAP DOWN OF THE BIG ORANGE!!! =)

My SECOND FAVORITE WOULD BE UT vs VANDY only because UT finishes up season as SEC CHAMPS and I got a PIECE OF THE GOAL POST from that game!!!
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GBOkahuna said:
Mine is sort of bitter sweet. I got to see my Vols play Georgia in Knoxville last year for the beating of a lifetime lol. Being a Vols fan since I could walk, I am used to seeing the dudes in orange drop a game every once in a while! It is my favorite memory as a Vols fan because I was going through a hard time from my mom passing that year and I was able to get out of town to take my mind off things and my uncle came with me who is a character. We spent most of the day before the game at the half barrel and had quite a bit to drink. We ended up out front heckling Georgia fans (politely) and greeting fellow Vols. I’ll never forget when my uncle saw two young kids walking with their parents and said “Thank your parents for taking you to the game today boys, you are going to witness history “ lmao! Sure enough they did! The worst beat down we have ever taken at home lol. I laugh about it all the time. I can’t wait to see what the future has to hold for Tennessee. Go Vols!
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Walking across campus with Reggie White. He and I had a class at the same time in the same building and we found ourselves on the same route everyday. I have to say the respect I had for that guy is off the charts. Not sure that most of volnation realize just how great a vol we lost when he left us.
 
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Hard to say, I became a fan during the Dooley days so not many to pick from.

I guess just being in Neyland Stadium for some games, which is what drew me in to being a fan.
 
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GBOkahuna said:
Mine is sort of bitter sweet. I got to see my Vols play Georgia in Knoxville last year for the beating of a lifetime lol. Being a Vols fan since I could walk, I am used to seeing the dudes in orange drop a game every once in a while! It is my favorite memory as a Vols fan because I was going through a hard time from my mom passing that year and I was able to get out of town to take my mind off things and my uncle came with me who is a character. We spent most of the day before the game at the half barrel and had quite a bit to drink. We ended up out front heckling Georgia fans (politely) and greeting fellow Vols. I’ll never forget when my uncle saw two young kids walking with their parents and said “Thank your parents for taking you to the game today boys, you are going to witness history “ lmao! Sure enough they did! The worst beat down we have ever taken at home lol. I laugh about it all the time. I can’t wait to see what the future has to hold for Tennessee. Go Vols!
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In no certain order
1. 1959 win over #1 LSU
2. 1982 World Fair win over Bama
3. 1985 Sugar Bowl over Miami
4. 1998 Florida win
5. 1998 National Championship game

Saw them all
 
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VolNExile said:
My best memory was when we played Bama at home in 1982 and beat them. Last Neyland game coached by Bear Bryant. We won 35-28 and snapped an 11-game losing streak.

I was two months preggers with Kid #1 and in the UT Concert Choir. We sang at halftime, and even though Dr. Stutzenberger was technically directing us, it was really Dr. Julian, and I for one was scared witless. I don’t remember much of the first half due to nerves, but the second half was great. Andy Cockrell, Fuad Reveiz, Willie Gault, Mike Terry, Reggie White; what a game. Some kind soul has posted the full video, including halftime, and my kids died laughing at my giant goggle glasses and floofy hair.

The fans tore down the goalposts and danced on Cumberland, but I wasn’t there. I was probably back home throwing up. lol
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That one is hard to top. The week before I had run into Mike Terry at the edge of campus and wished him luck in the game and he said, don't worry, we got this. After the game, my crew went to the World's Fair ... my buddy Norman had to get bailed out of gaol. Fun times, fun times.
 
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One is of me, my father, and my brothers years ago to see the Vols play for the first time against the Cowboys of Wyoming. The Vol Walk, all the Orange, and the lovely ladies in tight jeans and bikini tops on a hot day. My older brother and I sat near the very top of the Stadium while my Dad and younger brother sat a few rows down.

My older brother and I went up to a security official and told him that his five year old daughter was missing and wearing nothing but orange. He almost reacted, but then thought about it and told us both to get the hell out of here as we were laughing. As we walked off, he hollered for us. When we turned around, he said, "You know something, that would suck". It was nice that he was a good sport about it.

A few minutes into the fourth quarter, Dad wanted to leave to beat traffic. But the game was out of hand and the Vols had it in the bag. We listened to the rest of the game heading home. Great times.
 
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Peyton/KY '97

TN/Arkansas '98.

Witnessing TN donkey stomp the Turds IN 'Loser, 1999.

Clausen to Banks, Gainesville 03 or 04.



Ainge in Georgia Dome, 07.

Cromptos in Georgia Dome 09.

Bray in Georgia Dome.

Seeing Timmy Tim whip our asses :(

Botch beating Florida. (Not in person).
 
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VolsGrad1989 said:
Dude, I made one of the biggest mistakes in life my freshman year at UT. A great looking model type babe from my high school bought us tickets. I didn't go with her. I can't remember if she took someone else or not. I thought we would lose. What an IDIOT I WAS!!!!!!! GRRRRR!!! I will regret that for the rest of my life! She is now happily married with children. I have told her numerous times what an idiot I was and how I regret not going with her to the 1985 Sugar Bowl!!!
For all you young bucks out there, NEVER PASS UP AN OPPORTUNITY TO HAVE FUN WITH A HOT BABE!!!
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My eyes are filled with tears reading your story. That's a missed opportunity right there
 
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GBOkahuna said:
Mine is sort of bitter sweet. I got to see my Vols play Georgia in Knoxville last year for the beating of a lifetime lol. Being a Vols fan since I could walk, I am used to seeing the dudes in orange drop a game every once in a while! It is my favorite memory as a Vols fan because I was going through a hard time from my mom passing that year and I was able to get out of town to take my mind off things and my uncle came with me who is a character. We spent most of the day before the game at the half barrel and had quite a bit to drink. We ended up out front heckling Georgia fans (politely) and greeting fellow Vols. I’ll never forget when my uncle saw two young kids walking with their parents and said “Thank your parents for taking you to the game today boys, you are going to witness history “ lmao! Sure enough they did! The worst beat down we have ever taken at home lol. I laugh about it all the time. I can’t wait to see what the future has to hold for Tennessee. Go Vols!
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Travis Stephens running all over the gators 2001 in the swamp!

TN 34 FL 32
 
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1995 Bama. Having to keep my son running out on to Legion field while police on horseback where in front of us. It was absolutely great.
 
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I was born in 1990, so I was only 8 during the National Championship season. Hasn't been too many great memories for me in the past 20 years, the years that I REALLY got into Vols football and became a big time fan who actually knows the game (ya know, compared to when you're a kid and whatnot.)

So I'd go with the 1998 season as a whole. Even though I was a kid, watching the games with my Dad and Grandpa (RIP) in my orange Vols jersey I got for my birthday that year.
Wish me and my Dad could experience a season like that again.
 
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ZZ13 said:
Mine is the 1989 Ole Miss game when Chuck Webb ran for 294. They were going around the stadium collecting money for Chucky Mullins, who was paralyzed earlier that year. I put all the cash I had on me in the bucket - $14. Also two paratroopers landed onto the field during pregame, and my best friend (who I have known since birth) was with me at his first and only UT game ever. Watching his amazement at the pagentry and atmosphere was priceless. Just an all around fantastic day for me. Sadly my $14 wasn't quite enough long term.
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That was the first game I attended. Chuck seemed unstoppable that day
 
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