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An oral history of LSU's vanquishing of Tennessee in the 2001 SECCG
Posted on 8/27/14 at 12:08 pm
Posted on 8/27/14 at 12:08 pm
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Dec. 8, 2001, was supposed to be a night to remember for Tennessee fans, and it was … but for all the wrong reasons.
From 1989-2001, the Vols compiled a 129-29-2 record, with 3 SEC titles and one National Championship. But when LSU upset the Vols in the 2001 SEC Championship Game in Atlanta, it marked what some have called, fair or not, the beginning of the end of a spectacular run for Tennessee.
It also marked the start of something special for the Tigers program, which prior to 2001 had only one 10-win season since 1987.
What follows are the memories of that game from Tennessee and LSU players, coaches, fans, and the media that covered the Vols and Tigers back in 2001.
So sit back, grab a beverage of choice, and find out what happens when a people stop being polite, and a previously unknown quarterback’s name becomes an expletive in the state of Tennessee.
This post was edited on 8/27/14 at 12:11 pm
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Posted on 8/27/14 at 12:16 pm to JollyGreenGiant
Cool link.
But how did Lulu and Junior not make the article?
But how did Lulu and Junior not make the article?
Posted on 8/27/14 at 12:42 pm to JollyGreenGiant
i enjoyed the hell out of that postgame walk back to our RV, stepping on the roses asking all the UT fans if the Dome MARTA station was the train to Orlando
Posted on 8/27/14 at 12:44 pm to JollyGreenGiant
Great read.
I made it to Atlanta for that game, we were outnumber 10-1 in the stands.
But damn it felt so damn good when it was over.
I made it to Atlanta for that game, we were outnumber 10-1 in the stands.
But damn it felt so damn good when it was over.
Posted on 8/27/14 at 1:05 pm to JollyGreenGiant
Great memories of being at that game. We were terribly outnumbered and laughing so hard on the marta that we had 3 losses and going to a BCS bowl. UT fans didnt find us amusing.
Posted on 8/27/14 at 1:06 pm to JollyGreenGiant
To this day, still my favorite LSU game. Most fun I've ever had at an LSU football game. Can still see all those orange roses all over the floor of the Georgia Dome as we were walking out.
Posted on 8/27/14 at 1:08 pm to JollyGreenGiant
Interesting read. Never have looked at it from the Tennessee perspective. That has to hurt.
Posted on 8/27/14 at 1:09 pm to TigerCub
Yes indeed that was a weekend to enjoy in ATL; also, Saints with R Williams & Co. made quick work of dirty birds on Sun. to top off!
Posted on 8/27/14 at 1:11 pm to JollyGreenGiant
That SECCG was one of my favorite games. It was so freaking cold after the game though...
Posted on 8/27/14 at 1:13 pm to SouthOfSouth
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It was so freaking cold after the game though.
2003 was colder
Posted on 8/27/14 at 1:14 pm to TigerCub
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2003 was colder
I think I'm mixing up my stories...
I went to both.
Posted on 8/27/14 at 1:18 pm to JollyGreenGiant
This was a fantastic read. Thanks for posting!
Posted on 8/27/14 at 1:20 pm to JollyGreenGiant
One of my favorite games I have ever seen live.
Posted on 8/27/14 at 1:22 pm to JollyGreenGiant
Serves those frickers right. Cheap shots on RD.
Posted on 8/27/14 at 1:25 pm to JollyGreenGiant
ahhhh memories..my senior year at LSU...we made the trip to Atlanta from Herget Hall late Friday afternoon. What a sweet win!
Posted on 8/27/14 at 1:26 pm to udtiger
Jill Arrington...the original CFB babe.
Posted on 8/27/14 at 1:31 pm to udtiger
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Serves those frickers right. Cheap shots on RD.
This! My UT loving buddy gave wife and I tix to the game. Road with them and another Vol couple. BEST GAME EVER!!! Pregame assault with orange roses to the face by obnoxious Vol fans, cussing and yappin! Loved the finish! Mauck came in for Rohan and took over. Ride home was very, very still.
Posted on 8/27/14 at 1:43 pm to BestBanker
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Mauck: When I was with the Tennessee Titans they asked why everyone knows me. I said it wasn’t a good thing.
Posted on 8/27/14 at 1:49 pm to JollyGreenGiant
I remember walking back to the car after the game, there was a drunk LSU student standing in the road yelling at every Vol fan "I need a Volunteer to drive me to the Sugar Bowl".
I think you could have walked out of the GA Dome without touching pavement, just stepping on those roses.
I think you could have walked out of the GA Dome without touching pavement, just stepping on those roses.
Posted on 8/27/14 at 1:50 pm to Dr. Morgus
Another thing I remember is the week before after the Auburn game how happy we were just to have made the SEC Championship game. Not even thinking about whether we would win or lose. My how times have changed.
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