Countdown to September 1st vs Ball State (Top 250 Vols)

[StarRaider]

712 minutes till Its Football Time in TENNESSEE!! Anybody want me to my top 500 starting in about 212 minutes?

 

[AllVols]

Thanks peaygolf. My hats off to you and anyone else that helped pass the days with great information.

 

[PandamoniumReigns]

Peyton is runner up..... again.


Great list peay. Thank you for your efforts

 

[Smokey X]

great job Peay.....I learned a lot from this thread....

 

[patrick]

Game Day!

Go Vols!

 

[OneManGang]

Excellent work, Old Top!

 

[ArdentVol]

#1 All-Time…….

In 1926, former UT captain and Tennessee High coach Jay Lowe, contacted Coach Neyland and asked him to help devise a defense to stop a local high school kid who was tearing up opponents. Neyland told him how and said to let him know how it worked. Neyland received a note shortly after the game that said, “Defense worked perfectly. Just like you said. He gained very little yardage from scrimmage. Unfortunately, we had to punt five times and he returned all five back for touchdowns.” That is when Coach Neyland discovered Gene McEver.
McEver played for the Vols in 1928, 1929, and 1931. During his three years, he and the Vols never lost a game, going 27-0-3. In 1928, UT and Alabama renewed their series after not playing since 1913. In Tuscaloosa, the Vols were a 4-5 touchdown underdog to the mighty Tide. On the opening kickoff, McEver burst through the middle and raced 98 yards for a touchdown. He also scored on a pass reception in the stunning 15-13 victory. That game put the University of Tennessee’s football program on the national map. He was named 1st Team All-Southern for his excellent play. In 1929, Gene had, in my mind, the greatest season in Vols history. McEver scored 18 rushing touchdowns and 3 receiving touchdowns and scored a total of 130 points, still a UT single season record. He had a record 5 TDs and 3 extra points vs South Carolina. Nine of his eighteen rushing scores were from 25 plus yards. McEver was named 1st Team All-Southern and was a unanimous pick as a 1st Team All-American, the first in school history. Primed for a encore in 1930, McEver suffered a severe knee injury and missed the entire 1930 season. Back when such injuries were career ending, Gene returned in 1931 and changed his game. Instead of being shifty and agile, he used his strength to run over opponents. Time Magazine said it best: “After a season on the sidelines, he has learned how to plunge straight through a line instead of shifting through a broken field, how to shake off tacklers instead of dodging them, how to throw forward passes that sometimes travel 60 yd. Stocky, black-haired, grey-eyed, McEver wears a helmet that always falls off. Tennessee footballers remember only once when he took time out—on a rainy day, when his trousers fell off as well as his headguard.”
He lead the Vols to their first ever “Bowl Game,” when they traveled to New York to play NYU in a charity game after the ‘31 season.
Plain and simple, Eugene Tucker ("Wild Bull," "Bristol Blizzard," "Black Knight") McEver started Tennessee football as we know it. He was All-Southern all three years he played. He was UTs first All-American and was the first Vol enshrined in the College Football Hall of Fame.
He is not only the best player in UT history, he is the most influential player. Without him, UT isn’t UT. If you don’t believe me, that’s fine. Maybe the words of General Neyland will make you a believer. Neyland said, “…he’s the best player I ever coached…..the best I ever saw.” Words from the General himself!

98 yards vs Bama
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60 yards vs Centre College
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think my dad agrees, Hack and Mack were his boyhood heroes

 

[OneManGang]

Since I teased everyone earlier in this thread, here's my list.

I took a broader view of things and did not limit myself to just Vol players but chose those who had a profound impact on the program and on Vol Lore.

OMG's “Top Six Vols” of a All Time

6. Peyton Manning (had to put him in here somewhere) – Sir Peyton of New Orleans. He owns most of the quarterback records at UT. Unfortunately, he had his Nemesis in Florida, never defeating the Gators during his four years on The Hill and then losing out in the Heisman voting to a DB from Michigan – thanks primarily to the perfidy of Heisman voters in the North and Midwest. (I still have a “HEISTman” sweatshirt somewhere) Peyton is still beloved by Vol fans for taking us to the edge of the Promised Land and has remained connected with the University, the team, and the fan base. It was funny watching Vol fans trade in their Colts gear for Broncos' merch when he reported to Denver!



5. John Terrill Majors – Lord Johnny of the Quick Kick - Player, Coach, Vol legend – Tennessee's first victim of the perfidy described above. To his credit, he later said the trophy should have gone to Jim Brown of Syracuse rather than himself or Hornung. He was the dominant player in the country for his last two seasons with the Vols. Returning to his alma mater as Head Vol for the 1977 season, he coached the Vols to three SEC titles and finished with a 116-62-8 record when a perfidious university fired him for having the temerity to undergo open heart surgery in the off season before the '92 season. He won fans' hearts again later when he came back and became active once again in the Vol community. Look up Vol For Life and find his picture



4. John Ward – THE Voice of the Vols – forever.

Ward never played a down for the Vols but, particularly in the 70s and 80s before every game was on some form of TV, he brought the games and the players to life. In many ways he was as much a part of the team as any of the players listed in @peaygolf's wonderful list.

Kenny Chesney perhaps summed it up best:
And we heard “twenty, fifteen, ten and five/
Your voice was our eyes/
And we could see/
Touchdown Tennessee.



3. Reginald White – The Minister of Defense – Arguably the most dominant Vol Player in History. I will admit I waffled between Reggie and Big Doug, but I gave the nod to Reggie because he faced much more diverse and complicated offenses. Basically, offenses in the '50s were run the ball, run the ball, run the ball and only throw it if you absolutely had to. Despite his success, Reggie was personally humble and he wore his devotion to God and to the University on his sleeve. He was an ordained minister while playing for the Vols, and with Tennessee being a strong part of the “Bible Belt” its people “got” him in ways people north of the Mason Dixon struggled to. He was respected and treasured by Tennesseans from all walks of life. John Ward noted that White dominated from an interior defensive line position and could take over a game or a season.

Ward said it best: “(H)e belongs to the ages.”

"Let us celebrate seasons past. Let us celebrate the season to come." - How appropriate on Opening Day 2022




2. Robert Reese Neyland – The Gen'rul – I have said for a long time that Notre Dame without Rockne is Holy Cross and Tennessee without Neyland is Maryville College. Both men took what otherwise would have been backwater schools to national prominence. Rockne was more the populist, using the force of his personality to inspire his players and built a nationwide fan base by connecting with Catholics across the Fruited Plain. Neyland was more cerebral, always the Commander, organizing and training his troops into versatile weapons that could win either by finesse or brute force as the situation demanded. Two Southern Conference and FIVE SEC Titles not to mention his FOUR National Championships speak to his proficiency. His total of record of 173-31-12 will likely never be approached let alone exceeded by any of his successors, although Philip Fulmer came close with 151 total wins. Long time Vol fans who have seen otherwise inexplicable events aid the Vols to victory have no doubt The Gen'rul still watches over “His Boys” to this day.



1. Clyde “Ig” Fuson, Rudy Klarer, Bill Knowling, and Willis Tucker – the four Sons of The Hill Who laid their lives upon the “Altar of the Nation” in WWII.

“It is rather for us to be here dedicated to the great task remaining before us—that from these honored dead we take increased devotion to that cause for which they gave the last full measure of devotion—that we here highly resolve that these dead shall not have died in vain.” - Abraham Lincoln

Clyde “Ig” Fuson – KIA 4 December 1944



Rudy Klarer – KIA 6 January 1945



Bill Knowling – KIA 9 August 1944



Willis Tucker – KIA 28 November 1944



They are the greatest Vol football players in history. God willing, they will be the only ones ever called to such sacrifice.

 

[MAD]

 

[gnm53108]

Since I teased everyone earlier in this thread, here's my list.

I took a broader view of things and did not limit myself to just Vol players but chose those who had a profound impact on the program and on Vol Lore.

OMG's “Top Six Vols” of a All Time

6. Peyton Manning (had to put him in here somewhere) – Sir Peyton of New Orleans. He owns most of the quarterback records at UT. Unfortunately, he had his Nemesis in Florida, never defeating the Gators during his four years on The Hill and then losing out in the Heisman voting to a DB from Michigan – thanks primarily to the perfidy of Heisman voters in the North and Midwest. (I still have a “HEISTman” sweatshirt somewhere) Peyton is still beloved by Vol fans for taking us to the edge of the Promised Land and has remained connected with the University, the team, and the fan base. It was funny watching Vol fans trade in their Colts gear for Broncos' merch when he reported to Denver!

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5. John Terrill Majors – Lord Johnny of the Quick Kick - Player, Coach, Vol legend – Tennessee's first victim of the perfidy described above. To his credit, he later said the trophy should have gone to Jim Brown of Syracuse rather than himself or Hornung. He was the dominant player in the country for his last two seasons with the Vols. Returning to his alma mater as Head Vol for the 1977 season, he coached the Vols to three SEC titles and finished with a 116-62-8 record when a perfidious university fired him for having the temerity to undergo open heart surgery in the off season before the '92 season. He won fans' hearts again later when he came back and became active once again in the Vol community. Look up Vol For Life and find his picture

View attachment 485685

4. John Ward – THE Voice of the Vols – forever.

Ward never played a down for the Vols but, particularly in the 70s and 80s before every game was on some form of TV, he brought the games and the players to life. In many ways he was as much a part of the team as any of the players listed in @peaygolf's wonderful list.

Kenny Chesney perhaps summed it up best:
And we heard “twenty, fifteen, ten and five/
Your voice was our eyes/
And we could see/
Touchdown Tennessee.

View attachment 485687

3. Reginald White – The Minister of Defense – Arguably the most dominant Vol Player in History. I will admit I waffled between Reggie and Big Doug, but I gave the nod to Reggie because he faced much more diverse and complicated offenses. Basically, offenses in the '50s were run the ball, run the ball, run the ball and only throw it if you absolutely had to. Despite his success, Reggie was personally humble and he wore his devotion to God and to the University on his sleeve. He was an ordained minister while playing for the Vols, and with Tennessee being a strong part of the “Bible Belt” its people “got” him in ways people north of the Mason Dixon struggled to. He was respected and treasured by Tennesseans from all walks of life. John Ward noted that White dominated from an interior defensive line position and could take over a game or a season.

Ward said it best: “(H)e belongs to the ages.”

"Let us celebrate seasons past. Let us celebrate the season to come." - How appropriate on Opening Day 2022




2. Robert Reese Neyland – The Gen'rul – I have said for a long time that Notre Dame without Rockne is Holy Cross and Tennessee without Neyland is Maryville College. Both men took what otherwise would have been backwater schools to national prominence. Rockne was more the populist, using the force of his personality to inspire his players and built a nationwide fan base by connecting with Catholics across the Fruited Plain. Neyland was more cerebral, always the Commander, organizing and training his troops into versatile weapons that could win either by finesse or brute force as the situation demanded. Two Southern Conference and FIVE SEC Titles not to mention his FOUR National Championships speak to his proficiency. His total of record of 173-31-12 will likely never be approached let alone exceeded by any of his successors, although Philip Fulmer came close with 151 total wins. Long time Vol fans who have seen otherwise inexplicable events aid the Vols to victory have no doubt The Gen'rul still watches over “His Boys” to this day.

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1. Clyde “Ig” Fuson, Rudy Klarer, Bill Knowling, and Willis Tucker – the four Sons of The Hill Who laid their lives upon the “Altar of the Nation” in WWII.

“It is rather for us to be here dedicated to the great task remaining before us—that from these honored dead we take increased devotion to that cause for which they gave the last full measure of devotion—that we here highly resolve that these dead shall not have died in vain.” - Abraham Lincoln

Clyde “Ig” Fuson – KIA 4 December 1944

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Rudy Klarer – KIA 6 January 1945

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Bill Knowling – KIA 9 August 1944

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Willis Tucker – KIA 28 November 1944

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They are the greatest Vol football players in history. God willing, they will be the only ones ever called to such sacrifice.

Awesome OMG. Your #1 is not debatable. Ultimate Volunteers.

 

[MAD]

Could have waited at least a day before this thread was unpinned.

Thanks for the greatest Volnation countdown ever Peay.

 

[TennEddie]

Great list Peay. I really enjoyed the history lesson.
It should be required reading for every incoming
freshman.

 

[allen phillips]

12 days…….

#12 - Beattie Feathers

From 1931-1933, Feathers led the Vols to a 25-3-2 record and revered almost 100 years later. Beattie's career rushing total, 1,888 yards, lasted 37 years as the school record. He scored 32 touchdowns in 30 career games. Feathers was a All-Southern and 3rd team All-American in 1932 and was a consensus All-America halfback and Southeastern Conference Most Valuable Player in 1933. He was known for his long touchdown runs: 1931 - 60, 75, 80 yards vs. Mississippi, 70 vs. Kentucky, 65 vs. Duke, 65 vs. New York University. 1932 - 54 vs. North Carolina, 33 vs. Mississippi. 1933 - 43 and 33 vs. Virginia Tech. In 1932 he averaged 46 yards on 23 punts in a driving rain against Alabama and scored the only touchdown in the 7-3 victory. In 1933 he made a 76-yard punt against Florida. In 2008, Sports Illustrated went back to see who would have won the “Heisman Trophy” in the years before it was awarded, and named Feathers as the sure fire winner in 1933. Consider this quote from Freddie Moses, who played with Feathers: “Beattie didn’t think in terms of first downs; only in terms of touchdowns.” Beattie would go on to an amazing NFL career, highlighted by being named to the 1930s All-Decade Team and becoming the first player in NFL history to rush for over 1,000 yards in a season. Feathers was inducted into the the College Football Hall of Fame in 1955. He would also go on to a successful career as a college football coach.

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Gosh, this post makes me feel my age. I was born in 1941

 

[SmokinBob]

#1 All-Time…….

In 1926, former UT captain and Tennessee High coach Jay Lowe, contacted Coach Neyland and asked him to help devise a defense to stop a local high school kid who was tearing up opponents. Neyland told him how and said to let him know how it worked. Neyland received a note shortly after the game that said, “Defense worked perfectly. Just like you said. He gained very little yardage from scrimmage. Unfortunately, we had to punt five times and he returned all five back for touchdowns.” That is when Coach Neyland discovered Gene McEver.
McEver played for the Vols in 1928, 1929, and 1931. During his three years, he and the Vols never lost a game, going 27-0-3. In 1928, UT and Alabama renewed their series after not playing since 1913. In Tuscaloosa, the Vols were a 4-5 touchdown underdog to the mighty Tide. On the opening kickoff, McEver burst through the middle and raced 98 yards for a touchdown. He also scored on a pass reception in the stunning 15-13 victory. That game put the University of Tennessee’s football program on the national map. He was named 1st Team All-Southern for his excellent play. In 1929, Gene had, in my mind, the greatest season in Vols history. McEver scored 18 rushing touchdowns and 3 receiving touchdowns and scored a total of 130 points, still a UT single season record. He had a record 5 TDs and 3 extra points vs South Carolina. Nine of his eighteen rushing scores were from 25 plus yards. McEver was named 1st Team All-Southern and was a unanimous pick as a 1st Team All-American, the first in school history. Primed for a encore in 1930, McEver suffered a severe knee injury and missed the entire 1930 season. Back when such injuries were career ending, Gene returned in 1931 and changed his game. Instead of being shifty and agile, he used his strength to run over opponents. Time Magazine said it best: “After a season on the sidelines, he has learned how to plunge straight through a line instead of shifting through a broken field, how to shake off tacklers instead of dodging them, how to throw forward passes that sometimes travel 60 yd. Stocky, black-haired, grey-eyed, McEver wears a helmet that always falls off. Tennessee footballers remember only once when he took time out—on a rainy day, when his trousers fell off as well as his headguard.”
He lead the Vols to their first ever “Bowl Game,” when they traveled to New York to play NYU in a charity game after the ‘31 season.
Plain and simple, Eugene Tucker ("Wild Bull," "Bristol Blizzard," "Black Knight") McEver started Tennessee football as we know it. He was All-Southern all three years he played. He was UTs first All-American and was the first Vol enshrined in the College Football Hall of Fame.
He is not only the best player in UT history, he is the most influential player. Without him, UT isn’t UT. If you don’t believe me, that’s fine. Maybe the words of General Neyland will make you a believer. Neyland said, “…he’s the best player I ever coached…..the best I ever saw.” Words from the General himself!

98 yards vs Bama
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60 yards vs Centre College
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I this - I didn’t even know his name and now I’ll remember Gene McEver forever! Thank you for this thread, @peaygolf.

 

[Jravol78]

Great research & write ups on this list PG. I liked the suspense there at the end . I would have never guessed McEver .

Thanks for doing this & GBO!

 

[IndianaVol]

#1 All-Time…….

In 1926, former UT captain and Tennessee High coach Jay Lowe, contacted Coach Neyland and asked him to help devise a defense to stop a local high school kid who was tearing up opponents. Neyland told him how and said to let him know how it worked. Neyland received a note shortly after the game that said, “Defense worked perfectly. Just like you said. He gained very little yardage from scrimmage. Unfortunately, we had to punt five times and he returned all five back for touchdowns.” That is when Coach Neyland discovered Gene McEver.
McEver played for the Vols in 1928, 1929, and 1931. During his three years, he and the Vols never lost a game, going 27-0-3. In 1928, UT and Alabama renewed their series after not playing since 1913. In Tuscaloosa, the Vols were a 4-5 touchdown underdog to the mighty Tide. On the opening kickoff, McEver burst through the middle and raced 98 yards for a touchdown. He also scored on a pass reception in the stunning 15-13 victory. That game put the University of Tennessee’s football program on the national map. He was named 1st Team All-Southern for his excellent play. In 1929, Gene had, in my mind, the greatest season in Vols history. McEver scored 18 rushing touchdowns and 3 receiving touchdowns and scored a total of 130 points, still a UT single season record. He had a record 5 TDs and 3 extra points vs South Carolina. Nine of his eighteen rushing scores were from 25 plus yards. McEver was named 1st Team All-Southern and was a unanimous pick as a 1st Team All-American, the first in school history. Primed for a encore in 1930, McEver suffered a severe knee injury and missed the entire 1930 season. Back when such injuries were career ending, Gene returned in 1931 and changed his game. Instead of being shifty and agile, he used his strength to run over opponents. Time Magazine said it best: “After a season on the sidelines, he has learned how to plunge straight through a line instead of shifting through a broken field, how to shake off tacklers instead of dodging them, how to throw forward passes that sometimes travel 60 yd. Stocky, black-haired, grey-eyed, McEver wears a helmet that always falls off. Tennessee footballers remember only once when he took time out—on a rainy day, when his trousers fell off as well as his headguard.”
He lead the Vols to their first ever “Bowl Game,” when they traveled to New York to play NYU in a charity game after the ‘31 season.
Plain and simple, Eugene Tucker ("Wild Bull," "Bristol Blizzard," "Black Knight") McEver started Tennessee football as we know it. He was All-Southern all three years he played. He was UTs first All-American and was the first Vol enshrined in the College Football Hall of Fame.
He is not only the best player in UT history, he is the most influential player. Without him, UT isn’t UT. If you don’t believe me, that’s fine. Maybe the words of General Neyland will make you a believer. Neyland said, “…he’s the best player I ever coached…..the best I ever saw.” Words from the General himself!

98 yards vs Bama
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60 yards vs Centre College
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HOLY COW...what a way to finish this amazingly incredible list @peaygolf !!!!
I feel a little ashamed, having deep roots in the area, that I completely forgot about the Bristol Blizzard.
Excellent choice for top spot and I completely agree - if not for McEver Tennessee football is not what it is today.

THANK YOU again sir for this incredible walk through history and occupying our time during the doldrums of the off-season.
FWIW - if there are any people out there with connections, this list of 250 would make an excellent compilation book.

 

[UTvol1fn]

Thank you again Peay. I did not see that one coming. Incredible list, I would love to see it as a single document.

IT'S FOOTBALL TIME IN TENNESSEE!!!

 

[peaygolf]

Thank you again Peay. I did not see that one coming. Incredible list, I would love to see it as a single document.

IT'S FOOTBALL TIME IN TENNESSEE!!!

I’ll work on that! Appreciate it

 

[peaygolf]

Everyone……

Appreciate the kind words! I had fun and hope everyone enjoyed it!

 

[peaygolf]

Gotta start thinking about 2023…….

I have an idea

 

[Enki_Amenra]

How in the world did I miss this entire thread until today?! Travesty!

This is a great thread @peaygolf

 

[MAD]

Gotta start thinking about 2023…….

I have an idea

 

[malinoisvol]

IT'S FOOTBALL TIME IN
TENNESSEE!!!!

 

[Tin Man]

Since I teased everyone earlier in this thread, here's my list.

I took a broader view of things and did not limit myself to just Vol players but chose those who had a profound impact on the program and on Vol Lore.

OMG's “Top Six Vols” of a All Time

6. Peyton Manning (had to put him in here somewhere) – Sir Peyton of New Orleans. He owns most of the quarterback records at UT. Unfortunately, he had his Nemesis in Florida, never defeating the Gators during his four years on The Hill and then losing out in the Heisman voting to a DB from Michigan – thanks primarily to the perfidy of Heisman voters in the North and Midwest. (I still have a “HEISTman” sweatshirt somewhere) Peyton is still beloved by Vol fans for taking us to the edge of the Promised Land and has remained connected with the University, the team, and the fan base. It was funny watching Vol fans trade in their Colts gear for Broncos' merch when he reported to Denver!

View attachment 485683

5. John Terrill Majors – Lord Johnny of the Quick Kick - Player, Coach, Vol legend – Tennessee's first victim of the perfidy described above. To his credit, he later said the trophy should have gone to Jim Brown of Syracuse rather than himself or Hornung. He was the dominant player in the country for his last two seasons with the Vols. Returning to his alma mater as Head Vol for the 1977 season, he coached the Vols to three SEC titles and finished with a 116-62-8 record when a perfidious university fired him for having the temerity to undergo open heart surgery in the off season before the '92 season. He won fans' hearts again later when he came back and became active once again in the Vol community. Look up Vol For Life and find his picture

View attachment 485685

4. John Ward – THE Voice of the Vols – forever.

Ward never played a down for the Vols but, particularly in the 70s and 80s before every game was on some form of TV, he brought the games and the players to life. In many ways he was as much a part of the team as any of the players listed in @peaygolf's wonderful list.

Kenny Chesney perhaps summed it up best:
And we heard “twenty, fifteen, ten and five/
Your voice was our eyes/
And we could see/
Touchdown Tennessee.

View attachment 485687

3. Reginald White – The Minister of Defense – Arguably the most dominant Vol Player in History. I will admit I waffled between Reggie and Big Doug, but I gave the nod to Reggie because he faced much more diverse and complicated offenses. Basically, offenses in the '50s were run the ball, run the ball, run the ball and only throw it if you absolutely had to. Despite his success, Reggie was personally humble and he wore his devotion to God and to the University on his sleeve. He was an ordained minister while playing for the Vols, and with Tennessee being a strong part of the “Bible Belt” its people “got” him in ways people north of the Mason Dixon struggled to. He was respected and treasured by Tennesseans from all walks of life. John Ward noted that White dominated from an interior defensive line position and could take over a game or a season.

Ward said it best: “(H)e belongs to the ages.”

"Let us celebrate seasons past. Let us celebrate the season to come." - How appropriate on Opening Day 2022




2. Robert Reese Neyland – The Gen'rul – I have said for a long time that Notre Dame without Rockne is Holy Cross and Tennessee without Neyland is Maryville College. Both men took what otherwise would have been backwater schools to national prominence. Rockne was more the populist, using the force of his personality to inspire his players and built a nationwide fan base by connecting with Catholics across the Fruited Plain. Neyland was more cerebral, always the Commander, organizing and training his troops into versatile weapons that could win either by finesse or brute force as the situation demanded. Two Southern Conference and FIVE SEC Titles not to mention his FOUR National Championships speak to his proficiency. His total of record of 173-31-12 will likely never be approached let alone exceeded by any of his successors, although Philip Fulmer came close with 151 total wins. Long time Vol fans who have seen otherwise inexplicable events aid the Vols to victory have no doubt The Gen'rul still watches over “His Boys” to this day.

View attachment 485691

1. Clyde “Ig” Fuson, Rudy Klarer, Bill Knowling, and Willis Tucker – the four Sons of The Hill Who laid their lives upon the “Altar of the Nation” in WWII.

“It is rather for us to be here dedicated to the great task remaining before us—that from these honored dead we take increased devotion to that cause for which they gave the last full measure of devotion—that we here highly resolve that these dead shall not have died in vain.” - Abraham Lincoln

Clyde “Ig” Fuson – KIA 4 December 1944

View attachment 485694

Rudy Klarer – KIA 6 January 1945

View attachment 485695

Bill Knowling – KIA 9 August 1944

View attachment 485697

Willis Tucker – KIA 28 November 1944

View attachment 485698

They are the greatest Vol football players in history. God willing, they will be the only ones ever called to such sacrifice.

Great coda to @peaygolf’s thread.

 

[MAD]