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    Who did the Vols play as a season opener in their 1998 season?Tennessee Volunteers 1998

      Syracuse. The Vols went to Syracuse in a battle with the Orangemen, but snuck to victory 34 to 33 with a last second Jeff Hall field goal.

    Against the Gators, the game was tied at the end of regulation. What happened to the Gators 1st overtime field goal?Tennessee Volunteers 1998

      missed wide. The vols won the game. Peyton Manning never got a victory over Florida, but Tee Martin pulled it off in his first year.

    In a game vs. South Carolina, Tee Martin set the school, conference, and NCAA record for most consecutive completions. Peyton Manning had the previous school record with how many in a row?Tennessee Volunteers 1998

      12. It was a spooky performance for Tee, especially since it was on Halloween. Martin threw 23.

    What kind of injury took out running back Jamal Lewis?Tennessee Volunteers 1998

      Torn ACL. Travis Henry would replace Jamal, and go on to set the school career rushing yards record.

    In the low scoring game against Auburn, which player scooped up the fumble to run it the other way for 91 yards and a TD?Tennessee Volunteers 1998

      Shaun Ellis. This was the first touchdown for Shaun Ellis in his career.

    At home against Alabama, Peerless Price ran a kickoff return for a TD. How many yards was it?Tennessee Volunteers 1998

      100. This tied the school record for longest kick return in its history

    At the end of the season against Vanderbilt, what was the final score?Tennessee Volunteers 1998

      41-0. It was the only shutout of the season for the Vols.

    What number did Al Wilson wear?Tennessee Volunteers 1998

      27. Al went on to wear 56 in the NFL.

    In the national Championship game against Florida State, who returned an interception for a TD?Tennessee Volunteers 1998

      Dwayne Goodrich. It was a huge interception. Tennessee may not have won the game without it.

    After the championship game, which player was taunting the Seminoles with a tomahawk of his own?Tennessee Volunteers 1998

      Peerless Price. Peerless was a senior that year, he had to make it worth the while.

    In 2003, who was the starting QB?Tennessee Volunteers Football

      Casey Clausen. The Vols finished with a 10-3 record, and Clausen did not get drafted in the 2004 NFL Draft.

    Which player switched from QB to WR in 2003?Tennessee Volunteers Football

      James Banks. Banks was suspended the first three games of 2004 for violating school rules and their drug policy.

    Who was the head coach of the Vols in 2003?Tennessee Volunteers Football

      Phil Fulmer. Randy Sanders was the offensive coordinator for the Vols, Bobby Bowden was the head coach of the Seminoles, and Steve Spurrier had coached the Gators and Redskins.

    Which Bowl game did Tennessee play in during their 2003-04 season, and who did they play?Tennessee Volunteers Football

      Peach Bowl, Clemson. Tennessee ended up losing to Clemson in the Peach Bowl and ended their season with their third loss.

    In the 2003-04 season, the Vols beat Vanderbilt in the Senior`s final game at home. What was the final score of that game?Tennessee Volunteers Football

      48-0. The Vols won and brought their winning streak against Vandy to 22 straight games.

    A 2003 transfer Rick Clausen, transferred to Tennessee from LSU?Tennessee Volunteers Football

      true. Rick is former QB Casey Clausen`s little brother. Rick also played QB.

    What number did Dustin Colquitt wear in the 2003-04 season?Tennessee Volunteers Football

      47. Dustin was one of the best punters in the land in 2003, and was runner-up in the Ray Guy Award which is awarded to the best punter.

    Which former Tennessee QB`s brother was part of a trade in the 2004 NFL Draft?Tennessee Volunteers Football

      Peyton Manning. Peyton`s brother Eli went to Ole Miss like his father Archie. Eli was selected first overall and then traded to the NY Giants for QB Philip Rivers.

    Which former Tennessee player played for the Cincinnati Bengals?Tennessee Volunteers Football

      Kelley Washington. Kelley was drafted by the Bengals in a late round in the 2003 NFL Draft and played for them in the 03-04 season. Jason Witten was drafted late in the 2003 NFL Draft, was drafted by the Cowboys, and played for them in the 2003-04 season as a tight end. Peyton Manning was drafted first overall in the 1998 NFL Draft to the Indianapolis Colts and has played for them ever since he was drafted to the team. Carson Palmer was also drafted first overall by the Bengals, and did not play the 2003-04 season. starter.Palmer went to the University of Southern California.

    In a game against South Carolina in 1998, I set the NCAA record for highest completion percentage. Who am I?Tennessee Volunteers

      Tee Martin. Tee Martin was 23-24 vs. South Carolina in 1998.

    Which pair hooked up in 2003 for the longest pass completion in UT history?Tennessee Volunteers

      Casey Clausen to Mark Jones. Clausen to Jones went 90 yards against Georgia. Kelly to Pickens went 87 yards against Auburn. Manning to Kent went 80 yards against Kentucky. Manning to Price went 80 yards against UAB.

    In 1989, who set the record for the most rushing yards in one game?Tennessee Volunteers

      Chuck Webb. Webb rushed for 294 yards against Ole Miss on November 18, 1989, and had the second highest single game total of 250 against Arkansas in the Cotton Bowl.

    In 1977, which running back set a record for the longest rush from scrimmage in school history?Tennessee Volunteers

      Kelsey Finch. Finch went 99 yards against Florida, exactly 50 years to the day that Dick Dodson rushed for the second longest run of 91 yards against Transylvania.

    On Oct. 23, 1982, who kicked the longest field goal in Volunteer history with a 60-yard blast against Georgia Tech?Tennessee Volunteers

      Fuad Reveiz. Reveiz actually had kicked 3 of the 5 longest field goals in school history and they were all over 55 yards.

    From 1991-1994, which kicker set the NCAA record for most consecutive extra points made? Tennessee Volunteers

      John Becksvoort. Becksvoort played from 1991 to 1994 and kicked an amazing 161 consecutive extra points.

    When I graduated in 1996, I had the most career catches in UT history. Who am I?Tennessee Volunteers

      Joey Kent. Kent had 183 career catches good enough for 6th in SEC history at the time.

    In 2001, who set a record for the most receiving yards in a single game?Tennessee Volunteers

      Kelly Washington. Washington had 256 against LSU in his freshman season. Washington came to UT after playing a couple of years of Minor League Baseball.

    During my career that stretched from 1973-1976, I set a record for most career all-purpose yards in school history. Who am I?Tennessee Volunteers

      Stanley Morgan. Stanley Morgan had 4642 all-purpose yards during his career.

    In 1970, my career ended with me holding a record for the most career interceptions at UT. Who am I?Tennessee Volunteers

      Tim Priest. Priest had 18 career interceptions.

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