Poll: Greatest Single-Game Performance by a Tennessee Player?

Greatest Single-Game Performance by a Tennessee Player?

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#28
#28
Volosaurus rex said:
'twas a more complete game than Alex Brown's five-sack performance, given the fact that Kiner's stats reflect pass rush, pass defense and tackling achievements.
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i don't know his tackle numbers, but believe it or not, brown had an interception in that game as well.
 
#30
#30
Great list. Love seeing Bobby Majors and Kiner in the mix, and they should be.
 
#31
#31
didn't carl pickens go crazy on somebody one year? i can't remember. i thought he had a 200+ yard, 3 td type game against somebody.
 
#32
#32
One of the greatest performances I have seen in person would definitely have to be Robert Meachem in the 2006 game against Cal. The Bears came in for the opening game ranked in the top 10. An unranked UT team was reeling after a disappointing 2005 season. Meachem pulled down 5 catches for 182 yards and two touchdowns. The Cal DB's couldnt tackle him, he was wrapped up a few times and still broke the play for major gains. I think he took a 10 yard curl and turned it into a 80 yard TD reception, after it looked like he was about to go to the ground after initial contact. Meachem goes on to set a UT single season record for receiving yards. Hardesty also played well in this game IIRC...

I'm not saying it would be my top pick, but I think this deserves a write-in....
 
#33
#33
jcon said:
Based upon this list, you have to go with Peerless Price's performance in one of the biggest games in UT history. Other great performances that come to mind:

1998: Tee Martin vs South Carolina. He broke the NCAA single game consecutive completion record. He was 23 of 24 for 315 yards. He broke several records that game.

2002: Casey Clausen in the 2002 Citrus Bowl against Michigan. This is the game where we absolutely thrashed the Wolverines. Clausen was 26 of 34 for 393, and at one time completed 10 straight. He connected on bombs to Washington and Witten. This game was especially impressive due to the heartbreak that surrounded the team during that time. They blew an opportunity to play for the National Championship in the Rose Bowl by losing to LSU in the SEC Championship game. They overcame that loss, and they whooped some Wolverine arse.

1986: The Tennessee Defense in the 1986 Sugar Bowl. Heavy underdogs, the Vols shocked the world and destroyed the #2 Miami Hurricanes, 35-7. Holding Testaverde and the vaunted Hurricane offense to 7 points, the Vols defense put on a tremendous show.

2004: The Florida game. James Wilhoit. We all remember the feeling we felt when Wilhoit missed the game-tying extra point with 4 minutes to play against the Gators. As a sophomore, Wilhoit had never missed an EP in his career as a Vol...until that kick. Remaining positive, Wilhoit was given one last chance with 6 seconds remaining in the game. With the weight of Volnation's hopes and dreams on his shoulders, Wilhoit nailed a 50 yard field goal to beat the Gators. Sadly, this was our last victory against Florida.
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On the basis of statistical proficiency, there is no question that Tee had a great game, indeed an NCAA record-setting performance against South Carolina, but it was against a 1-10 opponent.

I strongly considered Clausen's Citrus Bowl performance in the poll, however. He was razor-sharp (26-34) and his 393 yards passing remain 9th best all-time. Furthermore, unlike most of the games in which quarterbacks amassed larger yardage totals, Clausen did not pad his against an inferior opponent nor was it amassed in a furious second-half, come-from-behind attempt. The fact that it was achieved against Michigan, only four years removed from the Hiestman fiasco, made it that much sweeter.
 
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#35
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jcon said:
Based upon this list, you have to go with Peerless Price's performance in one of the biggest games in UT history. Other great performances that come to mind:

1998: Tee Martin vs South Carolina. He broke the NCAA single game consecutive completion record. He was 23 of 24 for 315 yards. He broke several records that game.

2002: Casey Clausen in the 2002 Citrus Bowl against Michigan. This is the game where we absolutely thrashed the Wolverines. Clausen was 26 of 34 for 393, and at one time completed 10 straight. He connected on bombs to Washington and Witten. This game was especially impressive due to the heartbreak that surrounded the team during that time. They blew an opportunity to play for the National Championship in the Rose Bowl by losing to LSU in the SEC Championship game. They overcame that loss, and they whooped some Wolverine arse.

1986: The Tennessee Defense in the 1986 Sugar Bowl. Heavy underdogs, the Vols shocked the world and destroyed the #2 Miami Hurricanes, 35-7. Holding Testaverde and the vaunted Hurricane offense to 7 points, the Vols defense put on a tremendous show.

2004: The Florida game. James Wilhoit. We all remember the feeling we felt when Wilhoit missed the game-tying extra point with 4 minutes to play against the Gators. As a sophomore, Wilhoit had never missed an EP in his career as a Vol...until that kick. Remaining positive, Wilhoit was given one last chance with 6 seconds remaining in the game. With the weight of Volnation's hopes and dreams on his shoulders, Wilhoit nailed a 50 yard field goal to beat the Gators. Sadly, this was our last victory against Florida.
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I was at this game, thats when the attendance record was set for Neyland at 109,000+. This is probably the best game I have been to, everyone stayed until the end. When that kick was in the air you could hear a pin drop. When it sailed through the the uprights, Neyland Stadium literally shook. What a great game!
 
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#38
#38
Wilson was a close second to Stephens. All good picks tho, made it tough.

But I will never forget that fla game, I would love to watch it right now. Everybody thought we were gonna lose.
 
#39
#39
VolAce said:
I was at this game, thats when the attendance record was set for Neyland at 109,000+. This is probably the best game I have been to, everyone stayed until the end. When that kick was in the air you could hear a pin drop. When it sailed through the the uprights, Neyland Stadium literally shook. What a great game!
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I can hear the theme song now, "Those were the DAYS!!!!"
 
#40
#40
99gator said:
didn't carl pickens go crazy on somebody one year? i can't remember. i thought he had a 200+ yard, 3 td type game against somebody.
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He had 201 yards against Kentucky in 1990; Pickens also amassed 13 receptions, which is still tied for the single-game record in that category, vs. Notre Dame in the same season. I am not sure of the yardage total for that game but believe that it was somewhere in the range of 170 yards.
 
#42
#42
phantomvol said:
didn't deon grant have 3 picks in a bloeout win vs fla
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No. He had three interceptions in a 24-0 victory over Auburn in 1999. That remains the single-game record for interceptions by one player, which ties him with 7 others, including Chris White vs. UCLA (1985), Tim Priest and Albert Dorsey vs. Alabama in 1970 and 1967, respectively.
 
#43
#43
Stephens vs Florida has got to be one of the most memorable games in my small memory... Nothin and noboby was gonna stop him... Can't wait till we have players show up again with the amount of heart those guys had
 
#45
#45
Volosaurus rex said:
No. He had three interceptions in a 24-0 victory over Auburn in 1999. That remains the single-game record for interceptions by one player, which ties him with 7 others, including Chris White vs. UCLA (1985), Tim Priest and Albert Dorsey vs. Alabama in 1970 and 1967, respectively.
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His 1st INT of that game was on the 1st play of the game & it was a pic 6!! Neyland Stadium went nuts!!
...and that 1970 game vs Bama...UT had EIGHT interceptions that day, which I think is still an NCAA record.
 
#47
#47
volboy81 said:
His 1st INT of that game was on the 1st play of the game & it was a pic 6!! Neyland Stadium went nuts!!
...and that 1970 game vs Bama...UT had EIGHT interceptions that day, which I think is still an NCAA record.
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Jakie Walker had at least 4 of those picks he holds the record for most pick 6's in a season
 
#48
#48
Volosaurus rex said:
No. He had three interceptions in a 24-0 victory over Auburn in 1999. That remains the single-game record for interceptions by one player, which ties him with 7 others, including Chris White vs. UCLA (1985), Tim Priest and Albert Dorsey vs. Alabama in 1970 and 1967, respectively.
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#49
#49
If any of you are old enough to remember - it has to be Chuck Webb. He was simply awesome (no offense to T Stephens). Arkansas was ranked in the top 10 and South West Conference champions. If I'm not mistaken the Hogs were favored. Chuck simply put on a show and broke a Cotton Bowl rushing record and gave UT the win. I haven't seen anyone on the hill as explosive or shifty as Webb.
 
#50
#50
TN 6-0 victory over GA Tech in 1956 is acknowledged by many historians as one of the greatest games in the history of college football. Greatest performances are not always determined by statistics. Johnny Majors called the game on the field, and he won this classic defensive struggle with his mind. Inside our own 10, he ran for a 1st down on 3rd and long when everybody in the stadium thought he would quick-kick. On 1st down, he surprised everybody in the stadium by quick-kicking and totally flipping the field. In my opinion, no other player has come close to what Johnny did that day. I believe that entering the game the Vols were #3 and Tech was#2. If we go on stats alone, we can throw out the Neyland and Wyatt eras.
 
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