Congrats to Tee Martin for 26 year SEC record

[ZZ13]

23 straight completions to start the 1998 USCjr game. Dart broke it yesterday with 24.

 

[HuntlandVolinColo]

You almost have to throw short passes to make that happen.

We should throw 40 straight short passes against Kent State to re-own the record.

 

[KoachKrab127]

You almost have to throw short passes to make that happen.

We should throw 40 straight short passes against Kent State to re-own the record.

Yeah, Tee Martin did throw a lot of short passes in that games in 1998. Still, it was an amazing record.

 

[Spawn]

Amen!

 

[JohnWardForever]

Yeah, Tee Martin did throw a lot of short passes in that games in 1998. Still, it was an amazing record.

And the 24th was dropped by the receiver.

 

[ZZ13]

And the 24th was dropped by the receiver.

Yup. He would have been 24-24 for the game. An eternal record unable to be broken. Like Gale Sayers 99 yard TD run at Kansas (since tied by many including our own Kelsey Finch).

 

[Special Ed]

I seem to recall that one of Tee's receivers missed a catch that would have made him a perfect 24 of 24 in that game.

 

[KoachKrab127]

And the 24th was dropped by the receiver.

If I remember correctly, it was a short hitch, and he didn’t drop it. It went through his hands. He could have caught it, but I think Tee threw it a little high and a little too early/fast for a short hitch.

 

[JohnWardForever]

If I remember correctly, it was a short hitch, and he didn’t drop it. It went through his hands. He could have caught it, but I think Tee threw it a little high and a little too early/fast for a short hitch.

Welp, lemme say this. All my memory would allow was that Tee should have been 24-24. It was 26 years ago and I've had too much excited living since then .

 

[JohnWardForever]

I seem to recall that one of Tee's receivers missed a catch that would have made him a perfect 24 of 24 in that game.

You recall correctly. I remember that game like it 26 years ago..

 

[WoodsmanVol]

Nico, go pass happy against Kent and reclaim the record from kornball Kiffin.

 

[wmcovol]

23 straight completions to start the 1998 USCjr game. Dart broke it yesterday with 24.

At least Tee still has the record for SEC game. Dart did it against little Middle.

 

[MackDaddyVol]

Man, I was there. Got seats in the SC student section. They’re butt wipes now, but back then, the students were actually pretty chill. My ex-wife and I had a running conversation with a couple of them. Once the game was in hand, they started to toss a football around. Gave a sarcastic cheer when the Cocks finally completed a pass in the 4th. It was an enjoyable day!

 

[BACKDOC]

You almost have to throw short passes to make that happen.

We should throw 40 straight short passes against Kent State to re-own the record.

Hey Tee was the man when it came to dropping it in the bucket, just ask a man named Peerless.

 

[JohnWardForever]

At least Tee still has the record for SEC game. Dart did it against little Middle.

RIGHT! Quite a difference, Tennessee AT Scar and OMiss home to Mtsu. Oranges to apples.

 

[volbound1700]

The one thing that frustrated me Saturday night was at one point the broadcasters put out a list of great TN QBs: Condredge Holloway, Heath Shuler, Peyton Manning, and Hendon Hooker was who they listed.

I felt like Tee Martin and Josh Dobbs should have been referenced.

 

[volfan2024]

Hard to acknowledge it myself. A blow out 31 -0 at halftime lead to me its like hitting a golf ball over a fence instead of a baseball lol.

 

[GUNTERSVOL]

23 straight completions to start the 1998 USCjr game. Dart broke it yesterday with 24.

Still holds the record for a conference game, and even for a power 4/5 contest.

 

[GAVol]

I seem to recall that one of Tee's receivers missed a catch that would have made him a perfect 24 of 24 in that game.

I remember it as him throwing a high fastball on a quick hitch. Could have been caught but it was a tough one. I’m sure it’s on YouTube somewhere.

 

[JohnWardForever]

Hey Tee was the man when it came to dropping it in the bucket, just ask a man named Peerless.

Those long bombs down the sidelines where Peerless outran the defender; yes. But pinpoint? No. Check the Ark Game. Tee was a great athlete playing QB, with appx a 55% career completion rate. His greatest asset was his wheels. He did win some games with his legs. (Actual percentage was 55.44 per google)

 

[Volbrando]

23 straight completions to start the 1998 USCjr game. Dart broke it yesterday with 24.

so you're saying Nico needs 25 this weekend huh?

 

[ZZ13]

Hard to acknowledge it myself. A blow out 31 -0 at halftime lead to me its like hitting a golf ball over a fence instead of a baseball lol.

Vols were up 42-0 at end of 3rd quarter of Tee’s record setting performance. On the road. USCjr was 1-7 and 0-6 in conference at the time. It was Halloween.