Tennessee routed Vanderbilt without mention of Cafego

[JohnWardForever]

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"These westwords are in response to a special request from the George Cafego Committee of Old Volunteers."

Tennessee’s triumph over Vanderbilt dusted off treasured memories of the long-ago all-American tailback, College Hall of Fame honoree, No. 1 NFL draft choice, career assistant coach and forever a fierce foe of the “Commondores.” (Cafego's Vandy nickname) ... WOW what a story Mr. West! Cafego was the toughest guy to ever wear the Orange! I remember him coaching the kickers under John Majors; and Tennessee always had the best kicking game. Read and soak it up VOLS! westwords

 

[OffTackleVol]

westwords
"These westwords are in response to a special request from the George Cafego Committee of Old Volunteers."

Tennessee’s triumph over Vanderbilt dusted off treasured memories of the long-ago all-American tailback, College Hall of Fame honoree, No. 1 NFL draft choice, career assistant coach and forever a fierce foe of the “Commondores.” (Cafego's Vandy nickname) ... WOW what a story Mr. West! Cafego was the toughest guy to ever wear the Orange! I remember him coaching the kickers under John Majors; and Tennessee always had the best kicking game. Read and soak it up VOLS! westwords View attachment 702625

One of his best, and that's saying something..........

 

[Alto1]

“BAD NEWS” Cafego!!!!

This was against Oklahoma, first play of the game.

His assignment was to block Sooner star Waddy Young, all-American end.

“I was supposed to stick him and I did. I knocked him for a somersault. I tried to kill him but he lived. They helped him off the field.”

Wyatt said that hit took a terrible toll from the Sooners.

“They lost their poise“.

Big Orange won 17-0!

This was from another great article of
Marvin West. Great read!

Sooners won’t mention George Cafego – but I will - Knox TN Today

Oklahoma’s official entry into the Southeastern Conference got the Hardee’s coffee club away from politics and the weather for a few minutes the other morning. Nothing too deep, mind you, just a question about the early betting line for the September 21 Tennessee game at Norman and what exactly...

www.knoxtntoday.com

 

[Nico ee-ah-MAH-LAY-ah-va]

Cafego is the definition of "they don't make them like they used to anymore." Don't get me wrong: I think modern players are bigger, faster, and stronger, but the legends of the past are still tougher.

 

[OneVolNation]

That will get you fired up and aggressive. Go Vols!

 

[feathersax]

Marvin West, truly a great sportswriter. Love the legacy of Coach George Cafego, & Mr. West's writings only cement the legend.

 

[JohnWardForever]

"There are former Vols who believe Tennessee’s decades of dominance are linked to the spirit of George Cafego. Four chided me gently for not mentioning him in recent coverage. I listened. I can be coached.

I considered Cafego a friend. I understood that he never liked Vanderbilt. Otherwise, he was friendly, warm and genuine, a crusty man’s man.

I once wrote a story about a player the coach said needed a lift. I still have the Tennessee football Coach Cafego gave me as a thank-you"... Stories don't get any better than that! Thanks Marvin West!