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Volmanac 176 Neyland Stadium 177 Vols in the Pros 182 Bowl History 184 National Polls 186 Lettermen 195 Starting Lineups 198 All-Time Staff 200 Administration & Athletic Staff Rocky Top The Power T Pride of the Southland Band Felice and Boudleaux Bryant’s “Rocky Top” — The famed letter “T” debuted on Tennes- UT’s band was organized immediately af- written in 10 minutes at the Gatlinburg Inn see’s helmets in 1964 as Doug Dickey as- ter the Civil War. Since then, enrollment 206 Media Information in 1967 — has captured the fancy of Vol fans sumed the coaching reins. Johnny Majors in the band program has grown to more everywhere and is a much-requested and had the ‘T’ slightly redesigned when he than 400 students. Director of Bands, Dr. much-played song at UT sporting events. was named head coach in 1977. Dickey Gary Sousa, heads up a program that has First performed as part of a halftime country also brought another Tennessee tradition maintained a long-standing reputation as music show at the 1972 Tennessee-Alabama to life when he started the Vols running one of the nation’s finest musical organiza- game, the song is now so beloved that long- through a giant “T’ formed by the band. tions. The band first marched in a 6-0 vic- time UT band director W.J. Julian said that tory over Sewanee in 1902. In 1969 “The not playing it would cause a mutiny among Pride” formed and opened the “T” against Vol fans. Army in another Vol victory. Orange and White Smokey Vol Navy Checkerboard End Zones The colors Orange and White were select- The Tennessee students voted to select a live coonhound Former Vol broadcaster George Mooney found a The unique design accompanied coach Doug ed by Charles Moore, a member of the first mascot to represent the school in 1953. The late Rev. Bill quicker way to get to Neyland Stadium in 1962 Dickey’s arrival in 1964 when the Vols played football team in 1891, and later were ap- Brooks entered his prize-winning Bluetick Coonhound, other than fighting the Knoxville traffic. Mooney Boston College. The colorful and popular end proved by a vote of the student body. The “Brooks’ Blue Smokey,” in the selection contest. At halftime of navigated his little runabout down the Tennessee zones were a part of Tennessee football until colors were those of the common Ameri- the Mississippi State game that season, the dogs were intro- River to the stadium and spawned what would 1968 when the natural sod was dug out and ar- can daisy which grew in profusion on The duced over the loudspeaker and the student body cheered later become the “Vol Navy.” Tennessee and Wash- tificial turf was put in its place. The tradition was Hill. Tennessee players did not appear in for their favorite, with “Blue Smokey” responding to the fans ington are the only institutions with football sta- reinstated with the new artificial turf in 1989 and the now-famous Orange jerseys until the with a bark of his own to secure the victory. The Smokey lin- diums adjacent to bodies of water. has continued with the transformation to natural season opening game in 1922. eage — nine dogs in all — has stayed under the care of either grass in 1994. The checkerboard end zones also Rev. Brooks’ or his wife’s family ever since. Smokey is famous now appear at Thompson-Boling Arena. for leading the Vols out of the giant “T” prior to each home game. Smokey IX has been serving since the 2004 season. Neyland Stadium Neyland Stadium Additions Year Addition Seating Capacity 1921 West Stands (17 rows, 3,200 seats) 3,200 1926 East Stands (17 rows, 3,600 seats) 6,800 1930 West Stands (42 rows, 11,060 seats) 17,860 1934 Section X (1,500 seats) 19,360 1938 East Stands (44 rows, 12,030 seats) 31,390 1948 South Stands (horseshoe, 15,000 seats) 46,390 1962 West Upper Deck (Press Box, 5,137 seats) 51,527 1966 North Stands (End Zone, 5,595 seats) 57,122 1968 East Upper Deck (7,307 seats) 64,429 1972 South Upper Deck (6,221 seats) 70,650 1976 Southeast Upper Deck (9,600 seats) 79,250 1980 North Stands (bowl 16,944, net gain 10,499 seats) 89,749 1987 West Executive Suites (42 suites, 1,361 seats) 91,110 1990 Student Seating Adjustment (792 seats) 91,902 1996 North Upper Deck (10,642 seats) 102,544 1997 ADA Seating Adjustment (310 seats) 102,854 2000 East Executive Suites (78 suites, 1,250 seats) 104,079 Neyland Stadium Master Plan Renovations In November 2004, the Tennessee athletics department unveled its master plan for Neyland Stadium to serve as a long- term solution for the issues currently facing the home of the Vols and to prepare the stadium for the next 75 years. The master plan was created in a phased approach. Each phase is independent to ensure that funding is available for each phase before it begins. There are additional phases still to be completed. 2006 Phase I: East-Side Club (425 seats) 2008 Phase II: West-Side Club (425 seats)/Press Box Neyland Stadium/Shields-Watkins Field 2010 Phase III: West Side Terrace (1,800 seats)/Gate 21 Plaza Stadium Capacity: 102,455 The present day Neyland Stadium, Shields-Wat- Largest Collegiate kins Field had its beginning in 1919. Col. W.S. Shields, Football Stadiums president of Knoxville’s City National Bank and a UT Notes to Know trustee, provided the initial capital to prepare and Stadium Capacity: 102,455 First Night Game: 51-0 victory against Emory & Henry, and equip an athletic field. Thus, when the field was com- 1. Beaver Stadium 107,282 Sept. 16, 1972 ending Oct. 21, 1933 with a 12-6 loss to Penn State Stadium Attendance Record: 109,061 Tennessee 28, Penn State 21 Alabama. pleted in March 1921 it was called Shields-Watkins 2. Michigan Stadium 106,201 field, in honor of the donor and his wife, Alice Wat- Sept. 18, 2004/Tennessee 30, Florida 28 Michigan First Game on Restored Grass (Tifway 419, Consecutive Home Losses: 4, begin- kins-Shields. 3. Neyland Stadium 102,455 Bermuda Hybrid): ning Nov. 13, 1954, with a 14-0 loss to The stadium, apart from the field it grew to en- Tennessee Neyland Firsts First Game as Sheilds-Watkins Field: Sept. 17, 1994 FLorida and ending Oct. 8, 1955, with a close, came to bear its own distinguished name: 4. Ohio Stadium 102,329 Florida 31, Tennessee 0 13-0 win against Chattanooga; beginning Ohio State Sept. 24, 1921 Neyland Stadium. It was named for the man most Tennessee 27, Emory & Henry 0 Sept. 10, 1988, with a 31-26 loss to Duke 5. Bryant-Denny Stadium 101,000 and ending Nov. 5, 1988, with a 10-7 win responsible for the growth and development of Ten- Alabama All About Success Dedication Game as Neyland Stadium: Tennessee Success at Home: In 88 against Boston College. nessee’s proud football tradition. General Robert R. 6. Darrell K. Royal Texas Memorial Stadium 100,119 Oct. 20, 1962 seasons, the Vols are 428-106-17 at Neyland served as head coach from 1926 to 1952, Texas Alabama 27, Tennessee 7 home, a winning percentage of .792. Winning Seasons: Tennessee has had with two interruptions for military service. After re- 7. L.A. Memorial Coliseum 93,607 78 winning seasons in 88 years at Shields- Southern California tiring from the coaching ranks, Neyland was athletic First Game on Artificial Turf: Consecutive Home Wins: 30, be- Watkins Field, including 36 undefeated 8. Sanford Stadium 92,746 Sept. 14, 1968 ginning Dec. 8, 1928, with a 13-12 win years at home. The last team to go unde- director until his death in 1962. He was the guiding Georgia Tennessee 17, Georgia 17 against Florida and ending Oct. 21, 1933, feated at home was the 2007 squad, which force behind additions to the stadium’s capacity, and 9. Tiger Stadium 92,400 with a 12-6 loss to Alabama. was 7-0 at Neyland Stadium. is the one most responsible for the winning tradition LSU Final Game on Artificial Turf: that Volunteers fans have come to expect over the 10. Rose Bowl 92,340 The University of Tennessee Nov. 27, 1993 Consecutive Home Games Without UCLA years. Tennessee 62, Vanderbilt 14 a Loss: 55, beginning Oct. 3, 1925, with a 176 UTSports.com Vols In The Pros The following is a list of former Tennessee athletes who have played actively at least one season with a professional football club. Names listed are only of players who were on the teams’ official roster and does not necessarily include all years in which OUTLOOK a player may have been on the practice squad. Information for this listing was compiled by the Sports Information Office with the aid of the official media guides of all teams and the Encyclopedia of Football. Additions and corrections are requested. 2010 NFL Draft Picks/ *Burnett, Kevin,(2004), Linebacker: (2005 Draft - 2nd Round), Dallas Cowboys (NFL) 2005-08; San Diego Chargers (NFL) 2009-Present. Free Agent Signees Burton, Shane (1995), Defensive Tackle: (1996 Draft - 5th Round), Miami Dolphins (NFL) 1996-98; Chi- STAFF Berry, Eric (2009), DB: (Draft-1st Round), Kansas cago Bears (NFL) 1999; New York Jets 2000-01; Carolina Panthers (NFL) 2002-03. City Chiefs Butler, Johnny (1941), Back: (1942 Draft - 5th Round - Cox, Morgan (2009), LS: (Free Agent), Baltimore Pittsburgh), Philadelphia Eagles (NFL) 1943, 1945; Ravens Pittsburgh Steelers (NFL) 1943-44; Brooklyn Tigers Crompton, Jonathon (2009), QB: (Draft-5th (NFL) 1944; Boston Yanks (NFL) 1944-45; Chicago VOLS THE Round), San Diego Chargers Cardinals (NFL) 1944.