Overview
Perfect for Tennessee fans who think they already know everything Most Tennessee fans have attended a game at Neyland Stadium, seen highlights of a young Peyton Manning, and remember where they were when the Volunteers won the 1998 Fiesta Bowl. But only real fans have done the Vol Walk or know all the words to the "Down the Field" and "Rocky Top." 100 Things Tennessee Fans Should Know & Do Before They Die by reveals the most critical moments and important facts about past and present players, coaches, and teams that are part of the storied history that is UT football. Whether you're a die-hard fan from the Phillip Fulmer era or a new supporter of Butch Jones, this book contains everything Volunteers fans should know, see, and do in their lifetime. It offers the chance to be certain you are knowledgeable about the most important facts about the team, the traditions, and what being a Volunteers fan is all about.
Author Biography
Craig T. Smith is a sportswriter who hosted a weekend radio show on ESPN 1040 am Tampa Bay for more than two years, and was a credentialed reporter for the station for three seasons. He presently writes for SB Nation. He lives in Tampa, Florida. Phillip Fulmer was the head coach of the Tennessee Volunteers from 1992 to 2008, compiling a win record of 152–52 and bringing Tennessee its first national championship in 47 years. He lives in Knoxville, Tennessee.
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100 Things Tennessee Fans Should Know & Do Before They Die
By Craig T. Smith / Foreword by Phillip Fulmer
Contact: Olivia Aguilar, Triumph Books, 312.676.4238, o.aguilar@triumphbooks.com
The University of Tennessee football program, one of the charter members of the SEC, has a long and proud history. After forming in 1891, the team has had a rich and vast history filled with stories and age-old traditions. From Johnny Majors to Peyton Manning, there’s no arguing that some of the greatest names in football have hailed from the University of Tennessee.
Sportswriter Craig T. Smith has gathered the need-to-know trivia and fun things to do for Volunteers fans in 100 Things Tennessee Fans Should Know & Do Before They Die (Triumph Books, October 2015). This book includes some of the greatest moments in the team’s history including Gene McEver's kickoff return for a touchdown against Alabama in 1928 to the 1998 national championship. With a foreword by Coach Fulmer himself, fans headed to Neyland Stadium this fall won’t want to miss out on this perfect guide. Highlights include:
- The accomplishments of Condredge Holloway and Lester McClain despite the major transition in college football in the early ’70s
- How Peyton Manning almost became a Wolverine instead of a Volunteer
- Sights to see in Knoxville, including Gus’s Good Times Deli where fans can grab a bite to eat after a late game, or they can head to Calhoun’s on the river and treat themselves to a Cherokee Red Ale
- The legend of Tennessee’s mascot: Smokey, the blue tick hound
Whether you’re a supporter of Butch Jones or a fan of the Phillip Fulmer era, 100 Things Tennessee Fans Should Know & Do Before They Die has something for everyone. Tennessee fans can brush up on their knowledge of this team by flipping through the pages of this compelling guidebook.
About the Author:
Craig T. Smith is a sportswriter who hosted a weekend radio show on ESPN 1040 am Tampa Bay for more than two years, and was a credentialed reporter for the station for three seasons. He presently writes for SB Nation. He lives in Bluffton, SC.
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