Signature play calls by John Ward's predecessor vs. GT in 1956 and LSU in 1959

[Volosaurus rex]

Many of us hold memories of John Ward in reverence and justifiably so. For those of you too young to remember, his predecessor, George Mooney, was not as colorful as John Ward, nor did he paint quite as brilliant a verbal picture, but, in my opinion, his delivery style was more professionally polished. Mooney was the Voice of the Vols from 1952-1967 and he was the broadcaster of record during the undefeated 1956 season and Doug Dickey's resurrection of Tennessee's program in the mid 1960s. He is also generally credited with having been the founder of the Vol Navy in 1962. Here are film (and audio) clips from some of his signature play calls, including the legendary 1956 duel with Georgia Tech and "The Stop" against Billy Cannon and LSU in 1959: Vol Network Announcer George Mooney Dies - UTSPORTS.COM - University of Tennessee Athletics.

 

[Rudy123]

Many of us hold memories of John Ward in reverence and justifiably so. For those of you too young to remember, his predecessor, George Mooney, was not as colorful as John Ward, nor did he paint quite as brilliant a verbal picture, but, in my opinion, his delivery style was more professionally polished. Mooney was the Voice of the Vols from 1952-1967 and he was the broadcaster of record during the undefeated 1956 season and Doug Dickey's resurrection of Tennessee's program in the mid 1960s. He is also generally credited with having been the founder of the Vol Navy in 1962. Here are film (and audio) clips from some of his signature play calls, including the legendary 1956 duel with Georgia Tech and "The Stop" against Billy Cannon and LSU in 1959: Vol Network Announcer George Mooney Dies - UTSPORTS.COM - University of Tennessee Athletics.

(1) Field Goal: "Gooda"

(2) T.D.: "What did he do? He just scored, that is what he did. No flags on the play. No siree. No flags on the play.

(3) T.D.: Touchdown! Big Orange. It is a down pour.


(4) " Ladies and Gentlemen, the Tennessee Volunteers are the 1998 National Champions by a score of 23 - 16 over the Florida State Seminoles"

 

[Volosaurus rex]

And, perhaps, John's very best was his signoff, "The National Champion is clad in.....Big Orange!"

 

[cookVol1]

Chuck Webb 1989 touchdown run, The crowd will tell you,,,,,,,TOUCHDOWN TENNNNEEESSSEEE

 

[albedo33]

I didn't see any clips from UT-Ga Tech '56. The only TD that day was a one-yard run by Tommy Bronson after Majors completed a 46-yd pass to Buddy Cruze.

 

[Rudy123]

Many of us hold memories of John Ward in reverence and justifiably so. For those of you too young to remember, his predecessor, George Mooney, was not as colorful as John Ward, nor did he paint quite as brilliant a verbal picture, but, in my opinion, his delivery style was more professionally polished. Mooney was the Voice of the Vols from 1952-1967 and he was the broadcaster of record during the undefeated 1956 season and Doug Dickey's resurrection of Tennessee's program in the mid 1960s. He is also generally credited with having been the founder of the Vol Navy in 1962. Here are film (and audio) clips from some of his signature play calls, including the legendary 1956 duel with Georgia Tech and "The Stop" against Billy Cannon and LSU in 1959: Vol Network Announcer George Mooney Dies - UTSPORTS.COM - University of Tennessee Athletics.

(1) " The crowd goes be zerk"

(2) " Is there a flag on the play? I don't think soooo. No siree, No flag on the play"

(3) "Dale Ellis from the corner, BOTTOM"

 

[Other_Guy]

Wish I could understand how you guys aren't so freaking annoyed every time you hear/heard his play calls.

 

[Volosaurus rex]

I didn't see any clips from UT-Ga Tech '56. The only TD that day was a one-yard run by Tommy Bronson after Majors completed a 46-yd pass to Buddy Cruze.

You are correct. I saw the 6-0 score in favor of Tennessee and made the mental connection with the '56 game. However, that game was played at Grant Field in Atlanta, whereas this film clip was from a home game at Neyland, perhaps the '65 game which we ultimately won 21-7.

 

[Volosaurus rex]

Wish I could understand how you guys aren't so freaking annoyed every time you hear/heard his play calls.

Just remember that this thread really wasn't about John; it was about his predecessor, George Mooney. Unfortunately, it was derailed almost immediately.

 

[MyBloodRunnethOrange]

Mooney was before my time. Still fun listening to some of the old play by play.
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[BigOrangeCrush32]

Wish I could understand how you guys aren't so freaking annoyed every time you hear/heard his play calls.

Permanent Ban Worthy material IMO...:naughty:

 

[vols 30]

Wish I could understand how you guys aren't so freaking annoyed every time you hear/heard his play calls.

Blasphemy.

 

[madbamahater]

Wish I could understand how you guys aren't so freaking annoyed every time you hear/heard his play calls.

Must be a Vandie fan since he hates all things that are good. What an immature idiot......