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Great one, Peay! Some things never change.26 days…..
#26 - 28-0 vs #9 Kentucky (1951)
Tennessee entered the ‘51 season on a nine-game winning streak and ranked No. 1 in the preseason. Coming into the Kentucky game, they were 8-0, so the winning streak improved to 17 games. Beating the Ole Miss Rebels the week before moved them back up to No. 1 after they fell to as low as No. 3 in the middle of the season. Kentucky entered this one 7-3, but they were No. 9 in the AP Poll and playing at home.
Kentucky had one of the best QBs in the country, Babe Parilli, and Bear Bryant as HC. None of that mattered, as the Vols defense, lead by Doug Atkins, Pug Pearman, and Ted Daffer, held Kentucky scoreless. Constant pressure on Parilli kept him on his back all game long.
“While Hank Lauricella was having one of his greatest days of his career in running the Kentucky ends ragged, and Herky Payne, Andy Kozar, Captain Bert Rechichar, and Duck Ernsberger were aiding and abetting, with power plays and sweeps.” (Vols yearbook)
The 28-0 victory was the second largest victory for Neyland over UK in his career. The victory continued UTs pursuit of a perfect regular season and a possible National Championship.
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25 days…..
#25 - 40-18 vs #13 Notre Dame (1979)
My favorite game……
A week after a disastrous loss to Rutgers, UT hosted #13 Notre Dame. UT was 4-3, and had been ranked during the season, but nobody gave the Vols a chance against the Irish and their star RB Vagas Ferguson.
Notre Dame moved down field quickly and scored first to take a 6-0 lead, and then Hubert Simpson and Jimmy Streater took over for UT. Simpson entered the starting lineup and had a record day, delighting the record crowd of 86,497.
Streater kept the Irish defense on its heels with pinpoint throws, scrambling ability, and designed runs. Simpson just battered them into submission.
Streater and Simpson lead the Vols to a 30-12 lead at halftime, bolstered by a goal line stand by Craig Puki and Chris Bolton just before the half ended.
Streater had to be replaced after injuring his knee, and Jeff Olszewski directed the Vols to 10 second half points, giving the Vols a decisive 40-18 victory.
Hubert Simpson had 117 yards rushing and 4 touchdowns, while the Vols defense held Vagas Ferguson to only 88 yards.
The victory was the first big win during Johnny Majors tenure as HC at UT, and helped the Vols to their first bowl game in five years.
This win is still regarded as my fondest moment in UT history…..and my favorite UT game I have ever attended.
RIP Jimmy Streater. Thank you for a day I will never forget.
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25 days…..
#25 - 40-18 vs #13 Notre Dame (1979)
My favorite game……
A week after a disastrous loss to Rutgers, UT hosted #13 Notre Dame. UT was 4-3, and had been ranked during the season, but nobody gave the Vols a chance against the Irish and their star RB Vagas Ferguson.
Notre Dame moved down field quickly and scored first to take a 6-0 lead, and then Hubert Simpson and Jimmy Streater took over for UT. Simpson entered the starting lineup and had a record day, delighting the record crowd of 86,497.
Streater kept the Irish defense on its heels with pinpoint throws, scrambling ability, and designed runs. Simpson just battered them into submission.
Streater and Simpson lead the Vols to a 30-12 lead at halftime, bolstered by a goal line stand by Craig Puki and Chris Bolton just before the half ended.
Streater had to be replaced after injuring his knee, and Jeff Olszewski directed the Vols to 10 second half points, giving the Vols a decisive 40-18 victory.
Hubert Simpson had 117 yards rushing and 4 touchdowns, while the Vols defense held Vagas Ferguson to only 88 yards.
The victory was the first big win during Johnny Majors tenure as HC at UT, and helped the Vols to their first bowl game in five years.
This win is still regarded as my fondest moment in UT history…..and my favorite UT game I have ever attended.
RIP Jimmy Streater. Thank you for a day I will never forget.
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25 days…..
#25 - 40-18 vs #13 Notre Dame (1979)
My favorite game……
A week after a disastrous loss to Rutgers, UT hosted #13 Notre Dame. UT was 4-3, and had been ranked during the season, but nobody gave the Vols a chance against the Irish and their star RB Vagas Ferguson.
Notre Dame moved down field quickly and scored first to take a 6-0 lead, and then Hubert Simpson and Jimmy Streater took over for UT. Simpson entered the starting lineup and had a record day, delighting the record crowd of 86,497.
Streater kept the Irish defense on its heels with pinpoint throws, scrambling ability, and designed runs. Simpson just battered them into submission.
Streater and Simpson lead the Vols to a 30-12 lead at halftime, bolstered by a goal line stand by Craig Puki and Chris Bolton just before the half ended.
Streater had to be replaced after injuring his knee, and Jeff Olszewski directed the Vols to 10 second half points, giving the Vols a decisive 40-18 victory.
Hubert Simpson had 117 yards rushing and 4 touchdowns, while the Vols defense held Vagas Ferguson to only 88 yards.
The victory was the first big win during Johnny Majors tenure as HC at UT, and helped the Vols to their first bowl game in five years.
This win is still regarded as my fondest moment in UT history…..and my favorite UT game I have ever attended.
RIP Jimmy Streater. Thank you for a day I will never forget.
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That was a heck of a weekend!Hubert Simpson was tuned in that day. Great game, then on to Stokely for the Eagles show.
I’ve seen still pictures with diagrams but never the video before. Wow is right. Amazing.TENN. v ALABAMA- 1939 FOOTBALL - Film & Video Stock
Video of Butler's historic run..................WOW!