by design | Sep 21, 2026 | Columnist, Mattingly
By Tom Mattingly It was sometime very late in the evening of Oct. 12, 2002, going into the wee hours of Oct. 13. The Vols had just defeated Arkansas 41-38 in 6 overtimes at Neyland Stadium. Haywood Harris, unbelievably perky at that hour, was at his typewriter...
by design | Sep 14, 2026 | Columnist, Mattingly
Telling the story of Tennessee’s football history may seem complicated, but the end result is worth the effort. By Tom Mattingly Tennessee football fans come in all shapes and sizes. Each of them likely has a story behind their fan experience. All a historian would...
by design | Sep 8, 2026 | Columnist, Mattingly
By Tom Mattingly When Tennessee came on the field for the 2024 game at Oklahoma wearing white jerseys and white pants, a UT spokesperson told ABC the combination “is considered UT’s traditional road garb.” Sometimes, in the wrong hands, the concept of “tradition”...
by design | Aug 31, 2026 | Columnist, Mattingly
By Tom Mattingly Moments of transition are always interesting, sometimes sad, many times poignant, often intriguing. There is a wide range of emotions as you watch one career pass in review and watch another one begin. The day in question was June 4, 2003, in the...
by design | Aug 24, 2026 | Columnist, Mattingly
By Tom Mattingly The season-opening game against Furman Sept. 5 is not too far away. Over the years, season openers have always been anxiously awaited. Here are 10 opening games that have had a great impact on the Vol program. In these games, the Vols have won...
by design | Aug 17, 2026 | Columnist, Mattingly
By Tom Mattingly One of the greatest comebacks in college football history earned Tennessee a victory at Notre Dame Stadium in South Bend, Ind., on Nov. 2, 1991, 35 years ago. The players from that game are now in their mid-to-late 50s. The passage of time can’t...
