Former Tennessee QB, Assistant Coach A Part Of NFL History
Former Tennessee quarterback and assistant football coach Tee Martin is no stranger to making history. In 1998, Martin became the first African American quarterback in SEC history to quarterback a national championship team. Now as the Baltimore Ravens’ quarterback coach, Martin is a part of making history again. Baltimore enters the 2023-24 football season as […]
The Eerie Similarities Between 1998 and 2023’s Tennessee Football Teams
Excitement for the third year of Josh Heupel’s run as the head coach of the Tennessee Volunteers has Big Orange fans around the globe eager for the start of the season coming up on Sept. 2 against Virginia. The Vols finished the 2022 season as Orange Bowl champions with an 11-2 overall record including wins […]
The Dallas Cowboys Had Tee Martin Graded as a First-Round Quarterback in 2000
Let’s take a quick dive into the history books for just a moment. In mid-April of 2000, former National Championship winning Tennessee quarterback Tee Martin was drafted with the 163rd pick in the 5th round of the NFL Draft. Martin was drafted by the Pittsburgh Steelers, becoming the ninth Volunteer to be selected in that […]
LOOK: Tennessee Unveils Four Statues Outside Neyland Stadium
Tennessee unveiled statues for four Tennessee football legends and SEC trailblazers outside of Neyland Stadium on Thursday morning ahead of tonight’s 2021 season opener against Bowling Green. The plans to inshrine Lester McClain, Tee Martin, Condredge Holloway and Jackie Walker were announced last month. Besides being just great and storied football players at Tennessee, […]
Tennessee Announces Opening Game Uniforms
With the 2021 season under 48 hours away, Tennessee announced its uniform choice for the Thursday night’s opener on Twitter. The Vols will wear their classic home jerseys: orange jerseys on white pants with the classic white helmet. Week 1 🟠⚪️ The 𝙘𝙡𝙖𝙨𝙨𝙞𝙘𝙨 to kick off #Neyland100. pic.twitter.com/BRUD9ZTTOz — Tennessee Football (@Vol_Football) August 31, 2021 […]
Bryce Thompson Snags Interception in NFL Debut, Talks Switch to Safety
Former Tennessee defensive back Bryce Thompson had a memorable NFL debut on Saturday night when the Saints took on the Ravens. Thompson, an undrafted free agent signing for the Saints, recorded an interception in the first half of his first NFL game. Ravens quarterback Trace McSorley heaved the ball down the left sideline with slightly […]
Tennessee To Unveil Four New Statues Outside Of Neyland Stadium
Tennessee is honoring former players Lester McClain, Jackie Walker, Condridge Hollaway and Tee Martin with statues at Gate 21 of Neyland Stadium. Sculpture Brian Hanson is building the “larger-than-life” bronze statues that will be unveiled on Sept. 2, the day Tennessee opens the 2021 football season against Bowling Green. “It’s an honor for this university […]
Kaden Martin explains why he committed to Miami over Tennessee
Four-star dual-athlete Kaden Martin discussed with Rocky Top Insider why he committed to Miami over the Vols on Wednesday.
Tee Martin reportedly lands NFL coaching gig
Former Tennessee quarterback Tee Martin has reportedly been hired by the Baltimore Ravens to be the new wide receivers coach.
This Week in UT Sports History – Jan. 4th-10th
Each week, we take a look back at the good and bad that happened in Tennessee Athletics in our weekly column, This Week in UT Sports History.
