Vanderbilt students have been chanting at Hendon Hooker, who is wearing sweats on the Tennessee sideline. He made a zero with his hand and pointed at the scoreboard.
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Kennedy Chandler motions John Fulkerson over, and fittingly, Fulky is the first one to cut a piece of the net.
What a damn moment for this guy.
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@VR2onSI
#VolNation
set a record for Neyland Stadium on Saturday, October 16, 2021, with an ear-splitting 118 dB. The loudest sound ears can withstand without pain or is dangerous for more than 30 seconds is 120 dB.
@coachjoshheupel
asked us to be loud. We delivered.
#GBO
🍊
PSA:
#Vols
fans who went to the Ole Miss football game,
@EvanRussell_4
has a message for you 🗣
“Any of the fans that were rowdy at the football game last week, if they ever want to come out to Lindsey Nelson, you’re always accepted.”
@VR2onSI
Even after a season-ending loss, there’s a group of children waiting for autographs.
Doesn’t matter how the year ends — the guys in that locker room, “bad boys” to so many, are heroes to the ones on those steps.
Rick Barnes: “I’ve realized the love the people of Tennessee have for our great state and this university. I don’t care what fan bases are out there — there’s nothing like what we have. It’s been a blessing for me. I’ve loved every minute of it.”
I know they were joking and messing around, but Josh Heupel crashing Tony Vitello’s presser (and the ensuing banter) only reiterate what we’ve been seeing for a while: that Tennessee athletics are stronger and more united now than they have been in a long, long time.
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Charlie Taylor on his start tonight and Tennessee fans’ response: “I was honestly a little nervous, but the way Blade threw the ball and Vol Nation rallied around me, it was a moment I’ll never forget.”
You had Dalton Knecht available, a guy that would’ve gotten buckets AND filled seats, and you take Zach Edey — a guy who can’t play in space, fouls too much (yet was never called for it in college) AND is the bane of your statewide fan base’s existence??
COME ON, man.
Omarr Norman-Lott went nuts with the Tennessee flag, and Joe Milton hit a backflip in front of the student section. Fitting celebrations to cap the
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59-3 win on Homecoming ⤵️
Velus Jones Jr. said Neyland on Saturday was an environment he’s never experienced before.
“There’s nothing like this University, like this fan base. That was beautiful. I go back and look at pictures of it. Truly blessed to be at Tennessee with this fan base.”
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I was so mesmerized Saturday that I forgot to share one of my favorite clips from when the stadium shifted into “Dark Mode.”
Still wanted to post for those who didn’t get to see it in person.
This, my friends, is Neyland Stadium at its absolute finest. Enjoy ⚫️🟠
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For anyone who may be appalled at Jordan Beck or the
#Vols
approach, feel free to re-familiarize with Evan Russell’s defining quote from 2021: "I don't think anybody -- including our fan base -- are afraid to be the villains. That’s what makes this place special.” (1/2)
“I’m disappointed in the SEC. If they don’t think watching that replay warranted a suspension, they don’t have a clue.”
-Charles Barkley on
@SEC
’s response with Omar Payne elbowing
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John Fulkerson in last weekend’s quarterfinal
As Vescovi shot late FTs, John Fulkerson was crouched at midcourt with 10 seconds left.
At that moment, he said he was “taking it all in.”
“Just a kid from Kingsport, taking a second to be appreciative of everything I’ve got here.”
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In 2017, Tony Vitello stepped into his first head coaching job and endeared himself to the Tennessee fan base.
His vibe, his intensity, his ability to encapsulate exactly what a stadium full of people
felt at any given moment — it all felt familiar in the best way possible.
In
Quite a scene at midfield of Bryant-Denny Stadium, as Alabama linebacker Henry To’oto’o greets his former
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teammates following the Crimson Tide’s 52-24 win in Tuscaloosa.
@VR2onSI
@mattraySI
Oh. My. Word.
Evan Russell just blasted a grand slam over left field fence — his third homer of the day — and the
#Vols
take a 7-4 lead.
In the words of John Ward, “Pandemonium reigns!”
Alontae Taylor on the pick-six: “It was dope. Coach Banks made a great play call. Knew what the go-to guy was. When it happened, in my head I was like, ‘Is he dumb? He literally just threw the ball to me.’”
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JUST IN: Tennessee football has surpassed the 85% vaccination rate.
Also, Josh Heupel announced that Johnny Majors’ brother, All-American VFL Bobby Majors, will be part of the pregame coin toss on Saturday.
Awesome stuff ahead of the Johnny Majors Classic.
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What do you get when you combine Tennessee fans, a beautiful spring day and the fact that the
#Vols
are playing their first game as college baseball’s undisputed No. 1 team?
The fourth-largest attendance in Lindsey Nelson Stadium history — and on a Wednesday, too.
Here’s a look
For the first time since 1998, the goalposts have been torn down inside Neyland Stadium.
And by the way, this was the one through which Chase McGrath made the winning kick.
Tennessee 52, Alabama 49
The
#Vols
have taken down Nick Saban.
In less than one year, this is what Josh Heupel has brought back to Tennessee.
What a crowd to greet the
#Vols
as they enter Neyland Stadium to take on No. 1 Georgia.
@VR2onSI
Behold, the life of a Tennessee athlete who goes to watch other Tennessee athletes.
Josiah-Jordan James, Zakai Zeigler, Kennedy Chandler and Uros Plavsic (not pictured) checking in from tonight’s
#Vols
baseball game.
Rick Barnes on Chandler: “He’s grown tremendously, as a great kid and a teammate. He never walked in as a one and done player. If you saw his emotion, it was much more than that in the locker room. He got so much better, and that had to do with his teammates.”
“The most impressive team I’ve seen is Tennessee. To me, it’s a no-brainer. Tennessee is the No. 1 team in the country.” -Desmond Howard on
#CollegeGameday
||
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Zakai Zeigler on
@VolNetwork
postgame:
“People are going to look at my height, but at the end of the day, I’m going to win the battle. And that’s that.”
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John Fulkerson on his time at Tennessee: “I honestly feel like I could write a six-page essay in this. It’s been a dream come true to be a Tennessee Volunteer. It’s been incredible.”
Whoever decided to play “The Chicken Dance” during this review (and especially after Kim Mulkey’s expletive-fueled explosion) deserves a HUGE raise
#SECWBB
Rick Barnes mentioned that when the news about Zakai Zeigler came out, Vanderbilt coach Jerry Stackhouse texted him and offered to help in any way they could.
Dollander on the transfer portal and Tennessee: “I went into it not knowing what was going to happen, and it’s been one of the biggest blessings of my life.”
The other day, Tony Vitello attributed a large part of the
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downtime focus and health to their nutritionist, Beth Schwartz (
@FuelingtheT
).
Tonight, she’s rocking the cheetah coat before first pitch. A+.
Luc Lipcius’ long ball was ruled foul after review, but this shot from
@KellyanneStitts
says otherwise…
(watch very closely as a white dot flies to the left of the pole)
All it took was three chirps and an idea.
Then, three Tennessee fans started a “Go Big Orange!” chant to fire back at “the Vandy Whistler.”
The chant spread, ESPN caught on, and now, two of those fans need more help against the rowdy Cajun crowd of LSU:
With “Sweet Home Alabama” playing in the background, Alabama’s coach just got ejected from the game.
You can hear the
#LadyVols
fans cheering and the music has quickly switched to Rocky Top.
You can’t make this up.
Also, pay the Bridgestone Arena DJ NOW.
#SECWBB
Tennessee: 69
LSU: 67
#LadyVols
come back from a 17-point deficit and take down Kim Mulkey to earn their first trip to the SEC Tournament title game since 2015.
What a damn win for Kellie Harper.
People may match her numbers, as Tara VanDerveer has.
Others may match her titles, as Geno Auriemma already has.
But no one will ever touch Pat Summitt’s legacy.
That stands alone.
#WeBackPat
Barnes on Josh Heupel and Tennessee as a whole: “There’s no question that what he’s done is phenomenal. I’m just so proud of our university, going through tough times. There’s no better leadership at any university in the country than what we have here.”
My favorite memory with my Mom came in 2004. That night, we stood together behind the goalposts as Tennessee beat Florida.
So today, 13 years after her death, I’m watching classic CFB games, and UT-UF will be the nightcap.
Gone but never forgotten.