The Tennessee Vols are down at the moment so I thought it best we remind their faithful of the good ol' days. As covered in The USA TODAY College Football Encyclopedia:
TENNESSEE 20 Florida 17 (OT): Volunteers (2-0) delivered much-anticipated win over Florida (2-1), their 1st in last 6 years. Gators outgained Tennessee 213y to 99y in 10-10 1st H, but lost 3 FUMs, all induced by Vols LB Al Wilson. TB Terry Jackson was headed into EZ on Florida's 1st possession when he lost FUM. Tennessee FB Shawn Bryson raced 57y to score in 1st Q. In 3rd Q, Vols WR Peerless Price made leaping TD catch for 17-10 lead. Gators tied it late in 3rd Q on QB Jesse Palmer's 70y TD pass to WR Travis McGriff (9/176y). In OT, K Jeff Hall's 41y FG gave Vols 20-17 edge. Florida, which lost 13y rushing all night, countered with 1st down at 15YL, but 3 misses by alternating QBs left K Collins Cooper with 32y FG try, which he hooked.
Tennessee would go on to win the national championship that season, earning a visit to the White House.
No comments:
Post a Comment