I am a University of Tennessee graduate of 1982. It is quite an experience to attend a UT football game in Neyland Stadium, but none would compare to this year's game between Tennessee and Alabama. It's one of those "I was there when" moments. No, I wasn't there personally, but my brother-in-law and his grandson were there to witness history being made.
Go Vols!
Oh yes, it was football time in Tennessee,
The matchup was a legendary rivalry,
Another 3rd Saturday in October brought Alabama to Tennessee,
But the result was different this year, and the Vols moved their rank to #3,
“Rocky Top” drowned out the chant of “Roll Tide Roll”,
As a sea of orange-shirted fans stormed the field and took down the goal,
A 15-year winning streak had finally been shattered,
And for UT fans that’s all that mattered,
Neyland Stadium was at capacity hosting over 100 thousand screaming fans,
And the noise was deafening, like firecrackers inside tin cans,
Five touchdowns were made by #11 Tennessee wide receiver,
Unheard of yardage, talk about an over-achiever!
With over 100 total points scored during record-breaking play,
It came down to a last-second field goal for the Big Orange to prevail that day,
Their spectacular celebration couldn’t be contained,
And the undefeated Volunteers had continued their reign,
Oh yes, it was football time in Tennessee,
That sunny October afternoon will go down in history,
Go Vols!
Tammy Harvey
10/25/2022
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