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Tee Martin will forever be engrained in Tennessee history after leading the Volunteers to the 1998 BCS National Championship. Martin posted a 22-3 record as a starter in his two seasons as Tennessee's starting quarterback, including a perfect 13-0 mark at home.
What year did Tennessee Vols win the national championship? ›
The Associated Press (AP) has selected Tennessee as national champions twice, in 1951 and 1998. The No. 1 Vols lost in the Sugar Bowl following the 1951 season after being named AP and UPI national champions due to the polls being conducted before the bowl season prior to 1965 and 1974 respectively.
Who was the quarterback for Tennessee in 1997? ›
Roster
| Player | Pos | Summary |
|---|
| Peyton Manning* | QB | 287 Cmp, 477 Att, 3819 Yds, 36 TD |
| Tee Martin | QB | 6 Cmp, 12 Att, 87 Yds, 1 TD |
| Jamal Lewis* | RB | 232 Att, 1364 Yds, 5.9 Avg |
| Shawn Bryson* | RB | 36 Att, 146 Yds, 4.1 Avg |
45 more rowsPrecocious Peyton. Life as a college freshman quarterback in 1994 was different than it is today. As Manning debuted against UCLA, ABC's Lynn Swann interviewed Archie and Olivia Manning in the stands and Archie said this about Peyton: “He's been out there three weeks, but he's worked hard.
Who did Peyton Manning replace as quarterback at Tennessee? ›
1972 to present
| Year | Name | Notes |
|---|
| 1994 | Peyton Manning | SEC Freshman of the Year |
| Branndon Stewart | Transferred to Texas A&M. |
| Todd Helton | Played in 1994 until Peyton Manning took over primary QB duties. Went on to play Major League Baseball. |
| Jerry Colquitt | |
80 more rowsTee Martin was the right person for the wrong caption, since he was the quarterback for Tennessee's 1998 national title season. That was a season after Manning left for the NFL and the Indianapolis Colts. Think of all the other things Manning can be given credit for.
What year did Tennessee Vols go undefeated? ›
1998 Tennessee Volunteers football team
| 1998 Tennessee Volunteers football |
|---|
| Coaches | No. 1 |
| AP | No. 1 |
| Record | 13–0 (8–0 SEC) |
| Head coach | Phillip Fulmer (6th season) |
14 more rowsHistorical rivals. Throughout their history, Tennessee has developed three main historical rivals, who they have played over 100 times each. These series are with Alabama , Kentucky, and Vanderbilt.
Why is Tennessee's mascot a dog? ›
History. In 1953, the University of Tennessee Pep Club held a contest to select a coonhound, a breed common in Tennessee, to serve as the school's live mascot. Announcements of the contest in local newspapers read, "This can't be an ordinary hound. He must be a 'Houn' Dog' in the best sense of the word."
Who was Tennessee's best quarterback? ›
Peyton Manning
Manning's arm strength was second to none, displaying incredible accuracy and velocity that placed him among the all-time greats. As a leader on and off the field, his work ethic and passion for the game inspired his teammates, making him the gold standard of Tennessee quarterback excellence.
He also finished second to Florida State's Charlie Ward in the '93 Heisman Trophy voting. 1. Peyton Manning (1994-97): One can argue Manning's place among all-time great NFL quarterbacks, but at Tennessee, he's the unquestioned best ever.
Who did Peyton Manning lose to in college? ›
Manning lost to the Gators as a sophom*ore, junior, and senior, which often derailed the Vols' national positioning. In 1997, during Manning's senior season, Tennessee was in position to win the national championship despite an early loss to Florida.
Who was the Tennessee quarterback that was killed? ›
Investigators ruled Steve Air Mcnair's death a murder-suicide committed by the former NFL star's girlfriend Sahel “Jenni” Kazemi. The Metro Nashville Police Department determined that Kazemi shot McNair four times and then shot herself at an apartment in Nashville.
Who was Tennessee QB in 2000? ›
Casey Clausen, 2000-03
Today a head high school coach in California, Clausen's always been a leader. His 9,707 yards passing and 75 TD passes both rank 2nd in program history behind Peyton Manning.
Who was Tennessee QB in 2014? ›
On August 14, Coach Jones announced that Justin Worley would be the starting quarterback.
Who was the quarterback for the Tennessee Vols in 1988? ›
Roster
| Player | Pos | Summary |
|---|
| Jeff Francis* | QB | 191 Cmp, 314 Att, 2237 Yds, 13 TD |
| Andy Kelly | QB | 15 Cmp, 25 Att, 98 Yds, 0 TD |
| Randy Sanders | QB | |
| Reggie Cobb* | RB | 118 Att, 547 Yds, 4.6 Avg |
44 more rowsHe played college football for the Tennessee Volunteers, winning the Maxwell, Davey O'Brien, and Johnny Unitas Golden Arm awards as a senior en route to victory in the 1997 SEC Championship Game.
Who was Peyton Manning's backup at Tennessee? ›
Retired NFL great Peyton Manning had some kind words for former University of Tennessee teammate and Colorado Rockies first baseman Todd Helton, who was elected to the National Baseball Hall of Fame, it was announced Jan. 23. Manning served as Helton's backup at quarterback when the two were at Tennessee in the '90s.
