Greatest UT Football Picture Ever !!!

[luthervol]

There is a chasm of space between getting off the high horse and best photo in UT history. It’s insulting to UT’s great tradition to mention this among the best in UT history. It’s from a blowout loss during the worst time in UT history. We can laugh at it without revering it.

The fact that it is from a blowout loss during a bad period is precisely what makes the picture great.

Had he done it with a lead, or when UT was a top program, it would have been uncalled for.

Under the circumstances.........it perfectly summarized the feelings of thousands of UT fans.

 

[EasternVol]

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Stop that.

 

[peaygolf]

I have that Sports Illustrated issue - Albert Dorsey knocking down the pass vs Bama, Legion Field.
Dumbass Dickey really had it rolling in Knoxville back then and Tennessee could have been one of those elite teams of the 70's when sports television really started catching on.
Instead of the "Game of the Century" between OU and Nebraska in 1972, it would have been the Vols & Bama playing for the #1 ranking on national television.
But he thought he could do the same thing at his alma mater, Florida, as he had started at Tennessee. He didn't come close.
He should have known better, leaving one of college football's blue bloods to coach at a wannabe program like Florida.

Mike Jones….not Al Dorsey. But still a great photo

 

[Volbackhomefromtx]

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3 strikes and your out!

 

[MemphisVol77]

Citrus Bowl Jan. 1st 1996, 4th & inches

 

[SonOfGodVolforlife]

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Is the guy cashing in his money in the bank?!

 

[SonOfGodVolforlife]

This was my avi for a long time . Deon Grant is one of my all time favorite Vols.

I miss the days of having a safety that can change the game. I only saw highlights of grant but good lord he was off the charts. Then we got Jonathan Heffney, and Eric berry…
Quick question I know it has nothing to do with the thread but out of safety’s who do you think has this game changing ball hawk skills.

 

[NighthawkVol]

The fact that it is from a blowout loss during a bad period is precisely what makes the picture great.

Had he done it with a lead, or when UT was a top program, it would have been uncalled for.

Under the circumstances.........it perfectly summarized the feelings of thousands of UT fans.

My point stands.

 

[mercuryvol]

This one from my 10 yr old selfView attachment 561492

My favorite! My first game as a Volunteer fan.

 

[mercuryvol]

I had lunch with Mr. Dorsey recently and he had Mike Jones sign it for me. That's who's on the cover. Dorsey told me so.

Yeah, a lot of folks thought that was Al Dorsey for UT, but it was Mike Jones. Dennis Hoban was an A-A that year. Met him years later - a nice humble guy.

 

[peaygolf]

View attachment 561714Citrus Bowl Jan. 1st 1996, 4th & inches

I’m gonna show Eddie this pic








No, I’m not

 

[esarmstrong]

This is an awesome picture. I’ve never seen it before…..

All the countdowns I’ve done, I’ve seen some really cool photos, but never this one.

This was taken by Sports Illustrated and appeared in an article about the UT/UCLA game that opened the 1967 season. The article's focus was on UCLA QB Gary Beban, but there are some really great photographs that were a part of that article, including this one. https://vault.si.com/vault/1967/09/25/one-more-great-play

 

[WiseOlVol]

 

[MemphisVol77]

I’m gonna show Eddie this pic

No, I’m not

I had to sift through some truley abhorrent content to find a pic of that quality.

It was on some silly 'the'-OSU blog, and the focus of the article insinuated that we cheated,. I hadn't thought about it until now, but it makes me realize you probably inadvertently end up wallowing through the muck a lot.

Thank you for your service.

 

[DaddyChad]

There is a chasm of space between getting off the high horse and best photo in UT history. It’s insulting to UT’s great tradition to mention this among the best in UT history. It’s from a blowout loss during the worst time in UT history. We can laugh at it without revering it.

This is where I am.

I thought it was humorous but best photo in history? Some of you have had a rough Tennessee history if that’s your favorite.

 

[Thunder Good-Oil]

Is the guy cashing in his money in the bank?!

Gus Manning has a briefcase full of cash. It’s meal money that he’s about distribute to the players after the game.

Gus at Long’s lunch counter a couple of years ago:

 

[UTblood4life]

So many choices! Really enjoying this thread. Juan Jennings provided a thrill against Dawgs.

Was waiting for this one

 

[NighthawkVol]

Yeah, a lot of folks thought that was Al Dorsey for UT, but it was Mike Jones. Dennis Hoban was an A-A that year. Met him years later - a nice humble guy.

Folks also thought Jimmy Weatherford. But Mr. Dorsey explained to me how he knew it was Jones. He said the facemask was the main indicator. Said Jones was the only one with that particular facemask.

Also said, “and I know my teammate.”

Good enough for me.

 

[NighthawkVol]

I have this one autographed on canvas in my rec room.

 

[GUNTERSVOL]

The fact that we were getting blown out by Alabama in this game makes this gesture by Gaulden look even worse, as in .............
"Well, we can't beat you anymore, so let's just show our ass on national tv instead.

Probably got his inspiration from bottom dwelling posters in social media.

 

[TNnative]

Larry. One of my favorites.

Back in the early 80,s I worked at a courier to banks. After making my delivery, I glanced to my right on the way out, and saw a desk with a "Andy Seivers" nameplate on it. Just as I looked up at the guy behind it, he said Hello. I just waved and smiled. But that made it a damn good day.

 

[MEDVOL]

This is the version I have.

Also one of my favorites of my own:

 

[vollygirl]

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Opened the thread looking for this.

 

[Adam Sandler]

My favorite:
And I have it signed.

 

[TN-POSSUM]