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Study Guide: Tennessee Volunteers Football: History and Traditions

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Tennessee Volunteers Football: History and Traditions Study Guide

Program Origins and Historical Overview

The Tennessee Volunteers football program officially began its first season in 1891.

Answer: True

Explanation: The Tennessee Volunteers football program commenced its inaugural season in 1891.

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The Tennessee Volunteers football team competes in NCAA Division II.

Answer: False

Explanation: The Tennessee Volunteers football team competes in NCAA Division I FBS, not Division II.

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In which NCAA division and conference does the Tennessee Volunteers football team compete?

Answer: NCAA Division I FBS, Southeastern Conference

Explanation: The Tennessee Volunteers football team competes in NCAA Division I Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS) as members of the Southeastern Conference (SEC).

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Which conference did Tennessee compete in immediately prior to joining the Southeastern Conference (SEC) in 1933?

Answer: Southern Conference (SoCon)

Explanation: Prior to joining the Southeastern Conference (SEC) in 1933, Tennessee competed in the Southern Conference (SoCon) from 1921 to 1932.

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Coaching Legacies and Records

Robert Neyland coached the Tennessee Volunteers for more than 20 seasons.

Answer: True

Explanation: Robert Neyland coached the Tennessee Volunteers for 21 seasons across three stints.

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John Barnhill holds the highest winning percentage among all Tennessee head coaches, regardless of the number of games coached.

Answer: False

Explanation: While John Barnhill holds the highest winning percentage among coaches who coached more than one game, the provided information does not confirm if this percentage is the absolute highest when considering coaches with only one game.

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Phillip Fulmer was the head coach during Tennessee's 1951 national championship season.

Answer: False

Explanation: Phillip Fulmer was the head coach during Tennessee's 1998 national championship season, not the 1951 season.

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The current head coach, Josh Heupel, has coached the Tennessee Volunteers for over 40 games.

Answer: True

Explanation: As of the end of the 2023 season, current head coach Josh Heupel has coached 53 games (38 wins, 15 losses), which exceeds 40 games.

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Who served as the head coach for the Tennessee Volunteers during their 1998 national championship season?

Answer: Phillip Fulmer

Explanation: Phillip Fulmer was the head coach during the 1998 season when the Tennessee Volunteers claimed a national championship.

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What is Robert Neyland's record for the most wins as head coach for the Tennessee Volunteers?

Answer: 173 wins

Explanation: Robert Neyland holds the record for the most victories as head coach for the Tennessee Volunteers with 173 wins.

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Which coach holds the highest winning percentage among Tennessee head coaches who coached more than one game?

Answer: John Barnhill

Explanation: John Barnhill holds the highest winning percentage for a Tennessee head coach who coached more than one game.

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Which former Tennessee coach is considered the "founding father of UT Athletics" and is also inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame?

Answer: Nathan Dougherty

Explanation: Nathan Dougherty is considered the "founding father of UT Athletics" and is also inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame.

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What is the lowest winning percentage achieved by a Tennessee head coach who coached more than one game?

Answer: .306

Explanation: James DePree holds the lowest winning percentage among Tennessee head coaches who coached more than one game, with a .306 percentage.

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Championships and National Recognition

The Tennessee Volunteers football team has a winning record in the SEC Championship Game.

Answer: False

Explanation: The Tennessee Volunteers have a record of 2 wins and 3 losses in the SEC Championship Game, indicating a losing record in those appearances.

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The Tennessee Volunteers have claimed six national championships, with only one recognized by major wire-services.

Answer: False

Explanation: The Tennessee Volunteers claim six national championships, but two of those (1951 and 1998) are recognized by major wire-services like the Associated Press (AP) Poll and the Coaches Poll.

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The Tennessee Volunteers have played in the SEC Championship Game more than 5 times.

Answer: False

Explanation: The Tennessee Volunteers have appeared in the SEC Championship Game five times, not more than five.

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The 1998 Fiesta Bowl served as the BCS National Championship Game, which Tennessee won against Florida State.

Answer: True

Explanation: The 1998 Fiesta Bowl served as the BCS National Championship Game, which Tennessee won against Florida State with a score of 23-16.

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In which year did the Tennessee Volunteers claim a national championship recognized by the Associated Press (AP) poll?

Answer: 1951

Explanation: The Associated Press (AP) recognized the Tennessee Volunteers as national champions in 1951 and 1998.

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What was the result of the 1998 Fiesta Bowl, which served as the BCS National Championship Game for Tennessee?

Answer: Tennessee won 23-16

Explanation: In the 1998 Fiesta Bowl, which was the BCS National Championship Game, the Tennessee Volunteers defeated Florida State with a score of 23-16.

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In which years, besides 1951 and 1998, does Tennessee claim national championships?

Answer: 1938, 1940, 1950, 1967

Explanation: Tennessee claims national championships in the years 1938, 1940, 1950, and 1967, in addition to the 1951 and 1998 titles.

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What is the record of the Tennessee Volunteers in the SEC Championship Game?

Answer: 2 wins, 3 losses

Explanation: The Tennessee Volunteers have a record of 2 wins and 3 losses in their five appearances in the SEC Championship Game.

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Notable Players and Individual Honors

Peyton Manning won the Maxwell Award and the Davey O'Brien Award in 1997.

Answer: True

Explanation: Peyton Manning won both the Maxwell Award and the Davey O'Brien Award in 1997.

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Reggie White, known as "The Minister of Defense," is recognized in both the College Football Hall of Fame and the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

Answer: True

Explanation: Reggie White, known as "The Minister of Defense," is indeed a member of both the College Football Hall of Fame and the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

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The Tennessee Volunteers football program has produced 41 consensus All-Americans.

Answer: True

Explanation: The Tennessee Volunteers football program has produced 41 consensus All-Americans.

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How many players from the Tennessee Volunteers football program have been inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame?

Answer: 27

Explanation: The Tennessee Volunteers football program boasts 27 inductees into the College Football Hall of Fame.

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Which former Tennessee Volunteers quarterback is recognized for winning multiple major individual awards in 1997 and is also enshrined in both the College Football Hall of Fame and the Pro Football Hall of Fame?

Answer: Peyton Manning

Explanation: Peyton Manning is the former Tennessee Volunteers quarterback who won the Maxwell Award, Davey O'Brien Award, and Draddy Trophy in 1997, and is recognized in both the College Football Hall of Fame and the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

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Stadium and Game Day Traditions

Neyland Stadium has a seating capacity exceeding 110,000 spectators.

Answer: False

Explanation: Neyland Stadium has a seating capacity of 101,915, which is below 110,000.

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The checkerboard end zone design at Neyland Stadium was first introduced in the 1980s.

Answer: False

Explanation: The checkerboard end zone design was first introduced in 1964, not the 1980s.

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The "Vol Walk" tradition involves fans gathering to greet the team as they enter the stadium.

Answer: True

Explanation: The "Vol Walk" is a pre-game tradition where fans line the route to greet the team as they enter Neyland Stadium.

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The "Vol Navy" tradition involves fans gathering on the Tennessee River in boats before games.

Answer: True

Explanation: The "Vol Navy" tradition involves fans docking boats on the Tennessee River outside Neyland Stadium before games.

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The playing surface at Neyland Stadium is named Shields-Watkins Field.

Answer: True

Explanation: The playing surface at Neyland Stadium is officially named Shields-Watkins Field.

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What is the seating capacity of Neyland Stadium?

Answer: 101,915

Explanation: Neyland Stadium has a seating capacity of 101,915.

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The checkerboard end zone design at Neyland Stadium is inspired by a pattern found on which campus building?

Answer: Ayres Hall

Explanation: The checkerboard design in the end zones at Neyland Stadium is inspired by the checkerboard pattern found on the clock tower of Ayres Hall, a historic building on campus.

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In which year did the "Vol Walk" tradition officially become part of game days for the Tennessee Volunteers?

Answer: 1990

Explanation: The Vol Walk became an official part of game days for the Tennessee Volunteers on October 20, 1990.

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What does "The T" tradition involve for the Tennessee Volunteers?

Answer: Running through a formation of the marching band shaped like a "T".

Explanation: "The T" tradition involves the team running through the block letter "T" formed by the marching band as they enter the field.

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How did the "Vol Navy" tradition begin?

Answer: Started by a broadcaster to avoid traffic congestion.

Explanation: The Vol Navy tradition was started in 1962 by former Tennessee broadcaster George Mooney, who docked his boat there to avoid traffic congestion.

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Team Identity: Nickname, Colors, and Mascot

"Rocky Top" is the officially recognized fight song of the Tennessee Volunteers football program.

Answer: False

Explanation: While "Rocky Top" is the most popular fight song, the officially recognized fight song of the Tennessee Volunteers is "Down the Field."

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The nickname "Volunteers" originates from Tennessee's role in the Civil War.

Answer: False

Explanation: The nickname "Volunteers" originates from Tennessee's state nickname, "The Volunteer State," earned during the War of 1812, not the Civil War.

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The Tennessee Volunteers first wore orange jerseys in 1922.

Answer: True

Explanation: The Tennessee Volunteers first wore orange jerseys, specifically with black wool numbers, on September 23, 1922.

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The official color designation for "UT Orange" is PMS 151.

Answer: True

Explanation: The official color designation for "UT Orange" is PMS 151.

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The Tennessee Volunteers first wore black uniforms during the 1930s.

Answer: False

Explanation: The Tennessee Volunteers first wore black uniforms from 1911 to 1920, not during the 1930s.

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The Tennessee Volunteers' primary colors, orange and white, were chosen in 1891 by Charles Moore.

Answer: True

Explanation: The Tennessee Volunteers' primary colors, orange and white, were chosen in 1891 by Charles Moore, inspired by American Daisies.

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What is the official designation of the football program representing the University of Tennessee?

Answer: The Tennessee Volunteers football program, often shortened to "Vols" or "UT," and also referred to as the "Big Orange."

Explanation: The football program representing the University of Tennessee is officially known as the Tennessee Volunteers football program, commonly shortened to "Vols" or "UT," and also referred to as the "Big Orange."

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Which two teams are identified as the primary rivals of the Tennessee Volunteers football program?

Answer: Alabama Crimson Tide and Vanderbilt Commodores

Explanation: The primary rivals of the Tennessee Volunteers football program are the Alabama Crimson Tide and the Vanderbilt Commodores.

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In what year did the Tennessee Volunteers first wear orange jerseys?

Answer: 1922

Explanation: The Tennessee Volunteers first wore orange jerseys, specifically with black wool numbers, on September 23, 1922.

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What inspired Charles Moore when selecting the Volunteers' primary colors of orange and white in 1891?

Answer: American Daisies growing on "The Hill"

Explanation: The orange and white colors were selected in 1891 by Charles Moore, inspired by American Daisies that grew on "The Hill," the university's main classroom area at the time.

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What is the significance of the "Big Orange" moniker for the Tennessee Volunteers?

Answer: It derives from the team's distinct orange color and fan attire.

Explanation: The moniker "Big Orange" derives from the team's distinct orange color, known as "UT Orange," which is so prominent that home games are often described as a "sea of Orange" due to fans wearing the color.

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Who is the current mascot for the Tennessee Volunteers?

Answer: Smokey XI

Explanation: The current mascot for the Tennessee Volunteers is Smokey XI, who is a Bluetick Coonhound.

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What is the significance of the "sea of Orange" description for Tennessee home games?

Answer: It refers to the team's primary color and fan participation.

Explanation: The "sea of Orange" refers to the large number of fans wearing the team's primary color, orange, at home games in Neyland Stadium, highlighting the strong fan support and the prominence of the "UT Orange" color.

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Statistical Achievements and Records

Tennessee ranks among the top 10 programs nationally for all-time bowl appearances.

Answer: False

Explanation: The Tennessee Volunteers rank fifth nationally for all-time bowl appearances with 55, not among the top 10.

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The Tennessee Volunteers have won exactly 10 conference championships throughout their history.

Answer: False

Explanation: The Tennessee Volunteers have won a total of 16 conference championships, including 13 SEC titles, not exactly 10.

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The Tennessee Volunteers' all-time on-field bowl game record includes 31 victories.

Answer: True

Explanation: The Tennessee Volunteers' all-time on-field bowl game record includes 31 victories.

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The Tennessee Volunteers' all-time win total ranks them in the top 10 among NCAA football programs.

Answer: False

Explanation: The Tennessee Volunteers' all-time win total ranks them fourteenth among NCAA football programs, not in the top 10.

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The Tennessee Volunteers have won 13 SEC conference championships.

Answer: True

Explanation: The Tennessee Volunteers have won 13 SEC conference championships.

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The Tennessee Volunteers have won 17 consecutive shutout wins, an NCAA record.

Answer: True

Explanation: Tennessee holds the NCAA record for the most consecutive shutout wins with 17.

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As of the conclusion of the 2023 regular season, what was the Tennessee Volunteers' approximate all-time record?

Answer: 870 wins, 415 losses, 53 ties

Explanation: As of the end of the 2023 regular season, the Tennessee Volunteers' all-time record stood at 870 wins, 415 losses, and 53 ties.

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How does the Tennessee Volunteers' all-time win total rank among NCAA football programs?

Answer: Fourteenth

Explanation: The Tennessee Volunteers' all-time win total ranks them fourteenth among NCAA football programs.

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How many conference championships has Tennessee won within the Southeastern Conference (SEC)?

Answer: 13

Explanation: The Tennessee Volunteers have won 13 SEC conference championships.

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What is the Tennessee Volunteers' all-time on-field bowl game record?

Answer: 31 wins, 25 losses

Explanation: The Tennessee Volunteers' all-time on-field bowl game record is 31 wins and 25 losses.

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Which of the following NCAA records does Tennessee hold related to shutouts?

Answer: Most consecutive shutout wins

Explanation: Tennessee holds the NCAA record for the most consecutive shutout wins with 17.

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