RIP Keith Hatfield aka Hatvol

[volsgal03]

Wow! I remember Hat, smart guy, he had a lot of years left to live..RIP...

 

[allvol123]

Very sad to hear. I took a break from VN at some point and when I came back he was no longer posting. Always wondered where he went.

His wit was sharp and biting, but it had me in stitches many times. Very intelligent guy.

 

[ole_orange]

If I’m not mistaken he was the original basketball thread guy wasn’t he? Brought a lot to the table and you better have your ducks in a row if you step to Hat.

Rest easy sir,

Yup. You better knew your stuff when debating Hat. Dude was allergic to nonsensical, shallow and sheepish thinking. He brought the energy to the early Vol message board days. His postgame basketball analysis was top notch/can't miss stuff. And his irritation and highlighting of UT leadership slowly allowing the destruction of Tennessee Football as we once knew proved to be ahead of the curve.

 

[kiddiedoc]

Yup. You better knew your stuff when debating Hat. Dude was allergic to nonsensical, shallow and sheepish thinking. He brought the energy to the early Vol message board days. His postgame basketball analysis was top notch/can't miss stuff. And his irritation and highlighting of UT leadership slowly allowing the destruction of Tennessee Football as we once knew proved to be ahead of the curve.

You got that right. He irritated some people because he didn't pull any punches when it came to his criticism of our admin. But, he loved our Vols and refused to be silent as we made terrible decisions that have left us wandering in the football desert for 15-20 years, now.

In person, he was a super-nice dude and very smart. It hurts to hear that he may have been wrestling with some issues for years.

Prayers tonight for family and friends.

 

[salutethehill]

That’s a shame. Unknowingly educated me on plenty. Looked forward to what he was going to say next. Is on the VN Mt Rushmore of posters, imo. He has been/will be missed.

 

[joevol33]

Dang, hate to hear that

 

[YankeeVol]

That’s a name I haven’t thought about in YEARS. Brings back memories for sure

RIP.

 

[volfanbill]

I will never refer to the football head coach as anything other than TCHFCATUTK. Not sure hat actually coined that, but I learned it from him regardless

 

[West Vol]

I respectfully ask what was it that he left the board over? I seem to remember he blew up about something and just left.

Maybe I’m wrong.

Nah. He thought the place had changed and wanted to move on.

 

[Dudleys87]

Nah. He thought the place had changed and wanted to move on.

Ohh ok thank you

 

[9296potsguy]

As some called him, hatevol, because he was not a sunshine pumper. At first I wasn’t a fan, but after reading his post I gained so much respect for him. Never met the guy but Volnation was a better place with him imo.

 

[Behr]

Wow! I remember Hat, smart guy, he had a lot of years left to live..RIP...

Good to see you're still around and kickin'.

 

[hmanvolfan]

RIP Hat my old friend.

 

[Lexvol]

RIP to the most knowledgeable basketball and professional rasslin fan I’ve ever known. Hat absolutely hated Auburn, loved the underdog and had a heart of gold.

 

[Lexvol]

One day, when we all meet behind the big Waffle House in the sky, I'm gonna watch Hat kick Beef's ass and then we'll all have breakfast.

That is old school, VH….very well done!

 

[SavageOrangeJug]

Had MANY political arguments with Hat on here and on other forums.

Always fun to do battle with, and was a formidable opponent.

He and I agreed on many things VOL that others didn't share our opinion. He was a realist.

Godspeed, Hat...

 

[LadyinOrange]

RIP HatVol. I forgive you for being mean to me.

 

[vader]

He and I met for drinks the night before a game sometime towards the end of Fulmer’s tenure. He was a lot friendlier in person than his online persona.

RIP

 

[Impossible Girl]

Nah. He thought the place had changed and wanted to move on.

It has.

 

[volfanbill]

RIP to the most knowledgeable basketball and professional rasslin fan I’ve ever known. Hat absolutely hated Auburn, loved the underdog and had a heart of gold.

Good to see ya buddy

 

[vollygirl]

Prayers for his family and friends.

 

[Lexvol]

Good to see ya buddy

You too, VFB

 

[cd12]

Had to jump back on to VN and honor the legend of Hat. As many have said he was a different guy without a keyboard but with one he was pure gold. Rest easy Keith! Thanks for the memories both online and off.

 

[cd12]

I will never refer to the football head coach as anything other than TCHFCATUTK. Not sure hat actually coined that, but I learned it from him regardless

Captain Stats aka Peyton Manning, Haystacks aka Fulmer and Uncle Jed aka Jerry Green will always stick with me.

 

[volfanbill]

Had to jump back on to VN and honor the legend of Hat. As many have said he was a different guy without a keyboard but with one he was pure gold. Rest easy Keith! Thanks for the memories both online and off.

Good to see ya too CD