"Battle of New Orleans Tennessee Style"

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for those that were not alive or too young at that time Miami had a swagger that no one could stand except Hurricane fans , they wore Army fatigues to one Fiesta Bowl and were just an obnoxious bunch.......... just goes to show how things go in cycles . At one time Florida State and Miami were just foregone conclusion that they were going to win. Their game aganist each other was a much anticipated event year in and out. In fact after Florida State joined ACC it was years before they ever lost an ACC game. All this just made the win aganist Miami in 86 Sugar sweeter.
 
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Yep. Frank Broyles continued to say, "If Tennessee is to have any chance at all against this great Miami team, they must do [this . . . and/or that]." Then, as the game unfolded, Broyles kept acting as though he literally could not believe his own eyes as he witnessed the utter and absolute destruction of Miami and, particularly, the way that our defense all but tore Vinny Testaverde limb from limb.
 
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sechamp2012 said:
for those that were not alive or too young at that time Miami had a swagger that no one could stand except Hurricane fans , they wore Army fatigues to one Fiesta Bowl and were just an obnoxious bunch.......... just goes to show how things go in cycles . At one time Florida State and Miami were just foregone conclusion that they were going to win. Their game aganist each other was a much anticipated event year in and out. In fact after Florida State joined ACC it was years before they ever lost an ACC game. All this just made the win aganist Miami in 86 Sugar sweeter.
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Thanks, I was just about to point this out as well. It was more than just "swagger," though. Jimmy Johnson was in the process of building an outlaw, rogue program, one liberally populated by outright punks and thugs, albeit supremely talented ones.

Incidentally, I dare say that it is a good thing that many years passed before we faced Miami again. They would have been profoundly motivated for some serious payback.
 
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Volosaurus rex said:
Vol865, have you ever had the opportunity to watch the complete video of this game? If not, enjoy this link:1986 Sugar Bowl -- Tennessee 35 Miami 7 - YouTube. The actual game broadcast begins around the 27:00 mark.
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Actually I watched the pregame stuff and part of the 1st qtr last night before bed....btw broadcasters sucked back then...besides John Ward of course
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What was and is deplorable is the fact that persons employed as professional broadcasters for NATIONAL networks all too frequently do not exhibit the neutrality, objectivity and impartiality that we as fans should be able to expect. When you listened to John Ward, you were listening to the "Voice of the Vols" and you expected a pro-Tennessee broadcast. As you can tell, the unspoken message prior to this game by Broyles and Jackson, however, was that "Tennessee should feel deeply honored to tread upon the very ground occupied by these godlike athletes from Miami."
 
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Again, in stark contrast to Miami's persona, Jeff Smith's simple bow to the crowd after scoring on the first play of the second qtr. was one of the classiest touchdown celebrations you will ever see.
 
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Volosaurus rex said:
What was and is deplorable is the fact that persons employed as professional broadcasters for NATIONAL networks all too frequently do not exhibit the neutrality, objectivity and impartiality that we as fans should be able to expect. When you listened to John Ward, you were listening to the "Voice of the Vols" and you expected a pro-Tennessee broadcast. As you can tell, the unspoken message prior to this game by Broyles and Jackson, however, was that "Tennessee should feel deeply honored to tread upon the very ground occupied by these godlike athletes from Miami."
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I just meant they seemed kind of bland...but then again the only thing from the 80's that didn't seem bland to me were short circuit and red dawn lol.
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Clemvolsince54 said:
My brothers were there and a nightclub that was owned by a Miami fan would not allow any Tennessee fans to enter.The police were called and they told him that he would have to open to everyone or close.

He ended up sending eveyone out and closed the joint.
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I love it!
 
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10 team parlay said:
This. I was a kid but remember the 16-14 bama game and this game. My father was so upset because none gave us a chance in fact someone (can't remember who) said we didn't belong on the same Field as the Canes.
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We didn't. We were way to much for them. I must admit, I was a little concerned when they scored first. When Jeff Smith caught the TD to tie the score, I had a strnge feeling we would be OK.
 
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You might also notice just how sound we were in all facets of the kicking game then. This was the last year of George Cafego's 30-year career at Tennessee; he was, quite simply, one of the best kicking coaches in the history of college football.
 
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Vol865 said:
I'm only 21 so my choices are a little more limited lol especially since it took me till about 13 to really start following UT
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The Vols will be back, and give you some memories to cherish like us oldtimers have. 85 was the year we came back to prominence after a decade of mediocrity. Hopefully Butch can deliver a similar season soon.
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Just to second this sentiment, it had been 16 years since the last SEC championship by Doug Dickey's '69 team. Hopefully, Butch will end the current drought soon. For those of us who, understandably, are quick to criticize and give the current coach the boot, that revolving-door policy planted Vanderbilt firmly in the SEC cellar for decade after decade. Excellence AND continuity in the coaching staff, along with consistent recruitment and development of SEC-caliber athletes is the predictable path to a return to glory.
 
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MyBloodRunnethOrange said:
The Vols will be back, and give you some memories to cherish like us oldtimers have. 85 was the year we came back to prominence after a decade of mediocrity. Hopefully Butch can deliver a similar season soon.
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I have faith that Butch will get us there.....still miss Fulmer though
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I was to talking to my brother about this game and we were discussing how much different it was back then. Now a days the news is instant (down to the minute). Back then I lived to read the paper and watch the news feeds from New Orleans. Everything was such a big deal from the final seconds of the Vandy until 8PM on Jan. 1.

For you younger people it was really a special time to be a Vol fan.
 
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Great song and a great memory. That Sugar bowl trip was 1 of a 2 week honeymoon for me and wife. That was one heck of a week in New Orleans capped by the best game I ever attended. Hurricanes virtually disappeared after the game. Still have the VHS tape of the game. My wife always hated Keith Jackson after that game until the day he retired.
 
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Keep in mind the Orange and Sugar Bowls were played at pretty much the same time. The ABC announcers HAD to pump up Miami because the Orange Bowl had Penn State vs Oklahoma.

Keith Jackson seemed pretty pro-UT in the Fiesta Bowl vs FSU.
 
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That is honestly embarrassing. I thought I was going to watch highlights.

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In 45 years of fandom, our 35-7 annihilation of then 2nd-ranked Miami in the 1986 Sugar Bowl was the single most inspired performance I have ever witnessed by a Tennessee football team. This blast from the past, entitled "Battle of New Orleans Tennessee Style" received a lot of air time in the weeks leading up to kickoff and proved to be eerily prophetic. For those of you who relished the moment, and those of you too young to remember, I hope that you enjoy it.

Battle of New Orleans 1986 Sugar Bowl - YouTube
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I remember a t-shirt a buddy of mine was wearing after the game. It said "Miami has a drug problem. Tennessee drug them all over the field."

Great game.
 
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