Category: Former Football Vols

  • Vols in the NFL: Patterson Continues to Make Plays for Patriots

    Vols in the NFL: Patterson Continues to Make Plays for Patriots

    KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – Sixth-year wideout and return man Cordarrelle Patterson continued to be a dangerous weapon for the New England Patriots in their 38-31 road win at Chicago on Sunday. With the Patriots trailing the Bears 17-7 early in the second quarter, Patterson took a kickoff back 95 yards for a touchdown to cut New England’s deficit…

  • Vols in the NFL Recap: Kamara’s Big Receiving Day Leads VFLs in Week 3 Action

    Vols in the NFL Recap: Kamara’s Big Receiving Day Leads VFLs in Week 3 Action

    KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – Alvin Kamara totaled the most receptions by an running back in nearly 37 years to lead Tennessee football alumni in the NFL this weekend. Kamara, who proved to be one of the SEC’s most versatile offensive players at Tennessee from 2015-16, led the New Orleans Saints to a 43-37 victory over the Atlanta…

  • VolNation Countdown to Kickoff: No. 50 Bill Duff

    VolNation Countdown to Kickoff: No. 50 Bill Duff

    We’re counting down the kickoff until the Vols’ football season with a look back at Tennessee players who’ve worn the numbers. No. 50 Bill Duff In Tennessee football lore, the number 50 brings back only one memory for me: Bill Duff‘s crucial goal-line stop on fourth down against Heisman Trophy winner Eddie George in the…

  • VolNation Countdown to Kickoff: No. 51 Reggie McKenzie

    VolNation Countdown to Kickoff: No. 51 Reggie McKenzie

    We’re counting down the kickoff until the Vols’ football season with a look back at Tennessee players who’ve worn the numbers. No. 51 Reggie McKenzie Born in Knoxville and a product of Austin East High School, Reggie McKenzie was a linebacker at the University of Tennessee from 1981-1984. According to utsports.com, he finished his Tennessee…