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Encyclopedia > 1998 Tennessee Volunteers football team
1998 Tennessee Volunteers football
National Champions
SEC Champions
SEC East Division Champions
Fiesta Bowl, W, 23-16 vs. Florida State
Conference SEC East
Ranking
Coaches #1
AP #1
1998 Record 13-0 (8-0 SEC)
Head Coach Phillip Fulmer
Offensive Coordinator David Cutcliffe
Offensive Scheme Pro Style
Defensive Coordinator Johnny Chavis
Base Defense 4-3 Multiple

Home Stadium Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... Head Coach Phillip Fulmer 15th Year, 137-41 Home Stadium Neyland Stadium Capacity 104,079 - Grass Conference SEC - East First Year 1891 Athletic Director Mike Hamilton Website UTSports. ... The Fiesta Bowl, now sponsored by Tostitos tortilla chips (a Frito-Lay product), is a United States college football game played annually since 1971. ... Head Coach Bobby Bowden 31st Year, 292-80-4 Home Stadium Doak Campbell Stadium Capacity 82,300 - Grass Conference ACC - Atlantic First Year 1947 Athletic Director Dave Hart Website Seminoles. ... The Southeastern Conference (SEC) is a college athletic conference headquartered in Birmingham, Alabama, which operates in the southeastern part of the United States. ... Phillip Fulmer (born September 1, 1950 in Winchester, Tennessee), is the head football coach at the University of Tennessee, where he has been since 1992. ... David Cutcliffe, former head football coach at the University of Mississippi David Cutcliffe (born September 16, 1954) is the offensive coordinator for the University of Tennessee Volunteers and the former head coach of the Ole Miss Rebels. ... Johnny Chavis (born October 16, 1956 in Dillon, SC ), is the Defensive Coordinator, Linebacker Coach and Associate Head football coach at the University of Tennessee, where he has been since 1989. ... American football strategy takes many forms, and is not always about the strength and size of the two teams. ...

Neyland Stadium
Seasons
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The 1998 Tennessee Volunteers football team represented the University of Tennessee in the 1998 college football season. Tennessee entered the 1998 season coming off an 11-2 record (7-1 SEC) in 1997. The Volunteers were given a preseason ranking of #10 in the AP Poll. Neyland Stadium is a sports stadium in Knoxville, Tennessee. ... The University of Tennessee (UT), sometimes called the University of Tennessee, Knoxville (UT Knoxville or UTK), is the primary institution of the statewide land-grant University of Tennessee system, Tennessees flagship public university. ... United States simply as football, is a competitive team sport that is both fast-paced and strategic. ... The University of Tennessee (UT), sometimes called the University of Tennessee at Knoxville (UT Knoxville or UTK), is the flagship institution of the statewide land-grant University of Tennessee public university system in the American state of Tennessee. ... The Associated Press (AP) Poll, along with the USA Today Coaches Poll, ranks the top 25 NCAA Division I college football and basketball teams, weekly. ...


The Vols won their fourth national title after defeating Florida State in the Fiesta Bowl. The 1999 Fiesta Bowl was the first BCS National Championship Game. The NCAA Division I-A national football championship is the only Division I NCAA-sponsored sport without an organized tournament to determine its champion; in fact, while various other organizations (as described below) designate a national champion at the Division I level, the NCAA itself does not award a championship... Florida State University (commonly referred to as Florida State or FSU)[7] is a public research university located in Tallahassee. ... The BCS National Championship Game 1999 or BCS title game 1999 for the 1998 season was played on January 4, 1999 in Tempe, Arizona at the Fiesta Bowl Sun Devil Stadium. ... The BCS National Championship Game or BCS title game is the final bowl game of the annual Bowl Championship Series and is intended by Series organizers to determine the NCAA Division I-A national football championship. ...


Tennessee was expected to have a slight fall off after their conference championship the previous season. They had lost QB Peyton Manning, WR Marcus Nash and LB Leonard Little to the NFL. Manning had been the first pick overall in the 1998 NFL Draft. They were also coming off of a difficult 42-17 loss to Nebraska in the Orange Bowl, and were in the midst of a 5 game losing streak to their rivals the Florida Gators. Instead of having a fall off though, they ended their campaign in Tempe, undefeated, becoming only the fourth school in modern college football history to complete a 13-0 season (BYU 13-0 1984, Alabama 13-0 1992, Nebraska 13-0 1971, 1994 & 1997 - in 1894 Yale went 16-0 after going 13-0 in 1888, 1891 & 1892, while the University of Penn went 14-0 in 1895 and 150 in 1897). Navy quarterback Aaron Polanco sets up to throw. ... Peyton Williams Manning (born March 24, 1976 in New Orleans, Louisiana)[1] is an American football quarterback for the Indianapolis Colts NFL franchise. ... The wide receiver (WR) position in American and Canadian football is the pass-catching specialist. ... Marcus DeLando Nash (born February 1, 1976 in Tulsa, Oklahoma) is an Arena Football League offensive specialist for the Dallas Desperados. ... This article relates to sports. ... Leonard Antonio Little (born October 19, 1974 in Asheville, North Carolina) is an American football defensive end who currently plays for the St. ... NFL logo For other uses of the abbreviation NFL, see NFL (disambiguation). ... The 1998 NFL Draft. ... The Nebraska Cornhuskers (often abbreviated to Huskers) is the name given to several sports teams of the University of Nebraska–Lincoln. ... The Orange Bowl is an annual college football game that is usually played on January 1 in the Miami, Florida metro area, in the United States. ... Florida Gators is the team name used for all of the intercollegiate athletic teams that play for the University of Florida in Gainesville, Florida. ...

Contents

Preseason

The Volunteers were picked by the media as a preseason second place in the SEC's Eastern Division at SEC Media Days (behind Florida). The 1998 season marked the first year that the NCAA introduced the Bowl Championship Series to determine a national champion for Division I-A football. The Southeastern Conference (SEC) is a college athletic conference headquartered in Birmingham, Alabama, which operates in the southeastern part of the United States. ... The University of Florida (Florida, UFL, or UF) is a public land-grant, space-grant, research university located in Gainesville, Florida. ... The National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA, often said NC-Double-A) is a voluntary association of about 1200 institutions, conferences, organizations and individuals that organizes the athletics programs of many colleges and universities in the United States. ... BCS Logo 2006-Present with logo of Television Rightsholder Fox Broadcasting Company The Bowl Championship Series (BCS) is designed to pair the top two teams in college football against each other in the BCS National Championship Game, with the winner being the BCS national champion. ... Division I (or DI) is the highest level of intercollegiate athletics sanctioned by the National Collegiate Athletic Association in the United States. ...


Tennessee was led by future NFL players Al Wilson, Raynoch Thompson, Jamal Lewis, Peerless Price, Cedrick Wilson, David Martin, Shaun Ellis, Tee Martin, Travis Henry, Travis Stephens, Dwayne Goodrich, Shawn Bryson and Deon Grant. Al Wilson, born June 21, 1977 in Jackson, Tennessee, is an American football middle linebacker who is currently a free agent, and went to the University of Tennessee and Jackson Central-Merry H.S. He is currently in his 8th pro year. ... Raynoch Thompson (born 11/21/1977) is a free agent linebacker in the NFL. He was drafted by the Arizona Cardinals in the 2nd round (45th overall) of the 2000 NFL Draft out of the University of Tennessee. ... Jamal Lafitte Lewis (born August 26, 1979 in Atlanta, Georgia) is an American football running back in the NFL for the Cleveland Browns. ... Peerless LeCross Price (born October 27, 1976 in Dayton, Ohio) is an American football wide receiver who played for the Buffalo Bills (1999-2002), Atlanta Falcons (2003-2004), Dallas Cowboys (2005), and currently the Buffalo Bills. ... Cedrick Wilson (born December 17, 1978 in Memphis, Tennessee) is a wide receiver in the National Football League. ... David Martin may refer to: // David Martin (Scottish politician) (born 1954), Labour MEP David Martin (English politician) (born 1945), Conservative MP for Portsmouth South 1987–1997 David Martin (Nebraska politician) (1907-1997), former United States Representative from Nebraska David Martin (Governor) (1933–1990), Governor of New South Wales David O... Shaun Ellis (born June 24, 1977 in Anderson, South Carolina) is a football player for the New York Jets of the NFL. Ellis was a stand-out defensive end at the University of Tennessee and was drafted by the Jets as the 12th overall pick in the 2000 NFL Draft. ... Tamaurice Nigel Tee Martin is a football quarterback who has played in the National Football League and Canadian Football League. ... Travis Deion Henry (born October 29, 1978 in Frostproof, Florida) is an American football running back who currently plays for the Denver Broncos. ... Dwayne Lewis Goodrich (born May 29, 1978 in Chicago) was an American football player for the Tennessee Volunteers football team and the Dallas Cowboys of the NFL. He was a cornerback. ... Shawn Bryson (born November 20, 1976 in Franklin, North Carolina) is an NFL running back for the Detroit Lions. ... Deon DMarquis Grant (Born March 14, 1979) is a cornerback/safety for the Seattle Seahawks. ...


Captains

Shawn Bryson (born November 20, 1976 in Franklin, North Carolina) is an NFL running back for the Detroit Lions. ... Al Wilson, born June 21, 1977 in Jackson, Tennessee, is an American football middle linebacker who is currently a free agent, and went to the University of Tennessee and Jackson Central-Merry H.S. He is currently in his 8th pro year. ...

Schedule

Date Time Opponent# UT Rank# Site TV Result
September 5, 1998* 12:30 PM @ #17 Syracuse #10 Carrier Dome · Syracuse, NY ESPN W 34-33
September 19, 1998 8:00 PM #2 Florida #6 Neyland Stadium · Knoxville, TN CBS W 20-17 (OT)
September 26, 1998* 7:00 PM Houston #4 Neyland Stadium · Knoxville, TN Videoseat PPV W 42-7
October 3, 1998 3:30 PM @ Auburn #3 Jordan-Hare Stadium · Auburn, AL CBS W 17-9
October 10, 1998 3;30 PM @ #7 Georgia #4 Sanford Stadium · Athens, GA CBS W 22-3
October 24, 1998 3:30 PM Alabama #3 Neyland Stadium · Knoxville, TN CBS W 35-18
October 31, 1998 12:30 PM @ South Carolina #3 Williams-Brice Stadium · Columbia, SC JP Sports W 49-14
November 7, 1998*† 7:00 PM UAB #2 Neyland Stadium · Knoxville, TN Videoseat PPV W 37-13
November 14, 1998 8:00 PM #10 Arkansas #1 Neyland Stadium · Knoxville, TN CBS W 28-24
November 21, 1998 3:30 PM Kentucky #1 Neyland Stadium · Knoxville, TN CBS W 59-21
November 28, 1998 7:30 PM @ Vanderbilt #1 Vanderbilt Stadium · Nashville, TN ESPN2 W 41-0
December 5, 1998 7:30 PM SEC Championship Game vs. #23 Mississippi State #1 Georgia Dome · Atlanta, GA ABC W 24-14
January 4, 1999 7:30 PM Tostitos Fiesta Bowl v. #2 Florida State #1 Sun Devil Stadium · Tempe, AZ ABC W 23-16
*Non-Conference Game Homecoming #Rankings from AP Poll released prior to game. All times Eastern (UTC-5) and subject to change.

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Game Capsules

Syracuse

1 2 3 4 Total
#10 Tennessee 7 7 10 10 34
#17 Syracuse 0 10 3 20 33

K Jeff Hall hit a 27 Yard field goal as time expired to give the Vols a key road win. This was the second game winning kick of Hall's career. In his first game as a starter QB Tee Martin went only 9-of-26 for 143 yards, but led the Vols into field goal range for the final kick. HB Jamal Lewis led the Vols with 140 yards rushing and a touchdown. WR Peerless Price had two touchdown recpetions. Tamaurice Nigel Tee Martin is a football quarterback who has played in the National Football League and Canadian Football League. ... Jamal Lafitte Lewis (born August 26, 1979 in Atlanta, Georgia) is an American football running back in the NFL for the Cleveland Browns. ... Peerless LeCross Price (born October 27, 1976 in Dayton, Ohio) is an American football wide receiver who played for the Buffalo Bills (1999-2002), Atlanta Falcons (2003-2004), Dallas Cowboys (2005), and currently the Buffalo Bills. ...


QB Donovan McNabb gave the Volunteer defense fits, putting up 300 yards with a 22-for-28 day
Donovan McNabb (born November 25, 1976 in Chicago, Illinois) is an American football quarterback for the Philadelphia Eagles of the National Football League. ...


Florida

1 2 3 4 OT Total
#2 Florida 3 7 7 0 0 17
#6 Tennessee 7 3 7 0 3 20

Tennessee broke a 5 game losing streak against the Gators. Florida K Collins Cooper missed a FG in overtime and set off a wild celebration at Neyland Stadium that saw the goalposts and CBS cameras disappear. The Vols won despite racking up only 235 yards of total offense. The difference was turnovers. The Florida Gators lost 4 fumbles, 3 caused by hits by Al Wilson. K Jeff Hall made his field goal in the first overtime, setting the stage for the Florida miss and the Vols win. The Vols also held the Gators to -3 net rushing on 30 attempts. FB Shawn Bryson scored on a 57 yard run.
Neyland Stadium is a sports stadium in Knoxville, Tennessee. ... Al Wilson, born June 21, 1977 in Jackson, Tennessee, is an American football middle linebacker who is currently a free agent, and went to the University of Tennessee and Jackson Central-Merry H.S. He is currently in his 8th pro year. ... Shawn Bryson (born November 20, 1976 in Franklin, North Carolina) is an NFL running back for the Detroit Lions. ...


Houston

1 2 3 4 Total
Houston 0 0 7 0 7
#4 Tennessee 7 14 7 14 42

Junior QB Tee Martin had his coming out party against the Houston Cougars, throwing for 4 touchdowns and 234 yards en route to the Vols win. Jamal Lewis added 135 yards rushing and 1 touchdown, leading the Vols to 334 rushing yards and 589 total yards. The Vols defense held Houston to 239 total yards and recorded 3 sacks with 8 tackles for loss.
Jamal Lafitte Lewis (born August 26, 1979 in Atlanta, Georgia) is an American football running back in the NFL for the Cleveland Browns. ...


Auburn

1 2 3 4 Total
#3 Tennessee 17 0 0 0 17
Auburn 0 3 3 3 9

The Vols jumped out to an early lead behind the running of Jamal Lewis. However, following, a season ending ACL injury, Lewis left the game and the Tennessee Defense held on for the 17-9 win. Jamal Lafitte Lewis (born August 26, 1979 in Atlanta, Georgia) is an American football running back in the NFL for the Cleveland Browns. ...


In a rematch of the high scoring 1997 SEC Championship Game, the Defense needed a score by DE Shaun Ellis and a 4 play goal line stand from inside the 1 yard line to secure the win. They did so without senior caption Al Wilson, who missed the game with a shoulder injury.
This article covers the SEC championship football game. ... Shaun Ellis (born June 24, 1977 in Anderson, South Carolina) is a football player for the New York Jets of the NFL. Ellis was a stand-out defensive end at the University of Tennessee and was drafted by the Jets as the 12th overall pick in the 2000 NFL Draft. ... Al Wilson, born June 21, 1977 in Jackson, Tennessee, is an American football middle linebacker who is currently a free agent, and went to the University of Tennessee and Jackson Central-Merry H.S. He is currently in his 8th pro year. ...


Georgia

1 2 3 4 Total
#4 Tennessee 3 6 13 0 22
#7 Georgia 3 0 0 0 3

Tennessee entered their 3rd game in the 1998 season as underdogs. However, behind the running of substitute HB's Travis Henry and Travis Stephens, and a strong defensive effort, the Vols dominated the Bulldogs. Travis Deion Henry (born October 29, 1978 in Frostproof, Florida) is an American football running back who currently plays for the Denver Broncos. ...


Georgia was limited to only 254 total yards and the Vols defense held their opponent without a touchdown for the second straight game.


Alabama

1 2 3 4 Total
Alabama 3 0 8 7 18
#3 Tennessee 7 7 7 14 35

The Vols pushed their winning streak over Alabama to 4 games with a 35-18 victory. The win gave Tennessee a 6-0 record for the first time since 1969, and also extended a streak for the Vols in the Third Saturday in October rivalry game. The Third Saturday in October is the name of a college football game played each year between the Tennessee Volunteers and the Alabama Crimson Tide. ...


This time, the Vols Offense relied on Travis Henry who rushed for 113 yards and 2 touchdowns. The play that broke the game open for the Vols was a 100 yard kickoff return by Peerless Price in the 3rd quarter that answered and Alabama touchdown and two point conversion.
Travis Deion Henry (born October 29, 1978 in Frostproof, Florida) is an American football running back who currently plays for the Denver Broncos. ... Peerless LeCross Price (born October 27, 1976 in Dayton, Ohio) is an American football wide receiver who played for the Buffalo Bills (1999-2002), Atlanta Falcons (2003-2004), Dallas Cowboys (2005), and currently the Buffalo Bills. ...


South Carolina

1 2 3 4 Total
#3 Tennessee 7 14 21 7 49
South Carolina 0 0 0 14 14

Tee Martin set an NCAA record for consecutive completions with 24, leading the Vols to a 49-14 victory. Martin completed his first 23 passes (with one from the previous game) to set the record. He also recorded his first 300 yard passing game by going 23-for-24 for 315 yards and 4 touchdown. Tamaurice Nigel Tee Martin is a football quarterback who has played in the National Football League and Canadian Football League. ...


The Vol Defense held South Carolina scoreless until the 4th quarter, when they had a 42-0 lead.


UAB

1 2 3 4 Total
UAB 0 3 3 7 13
#2 Tennessee 10 14 10 3 37

Tennessee took care of the Blazers to win their homecoming contest and move their record to 8-0. It was their first 8-0 start since 1956. The Vols racked up 447 total yards, led by the rushing of Travis Henry and the passing of Tee Martin. WR Peerless Price also added 103 yards receiving.
Travis Deion Henry (born October 29, 1978 in Frostproof, Florida) is an American football running back who currently plays for the Denver Broncos. ... Tamaurice Nigel Tee Martin is a football quarterback who has played in the National Football League and Canadian Football League. ... Peerless LeCross Price (born October 27, 1976 in Dayton, Ohio) is an American football wide receiver who played for the Buffalo Bills (1999-2002), Atlanta Falcons (2003-2004), Dallas Cowboys (2005), and currently the Buffalo Bills. ...


Arkansas

1 2 3 4 Total
#10 Arkansas 7 14 3 0 24
#1 Tennessee 0 10 10 8 28

Tennessee fell behind 21-3 in the first half, but capped off a season saving comeback with a Travis Henry touchdown run in the final seconds. Travis Deion Henry (born October 29, 1978 in Frostproof, Florida) is an American football running back who currently plays for the Denver Broncos. ...


Henry had 197 yards rushing and the deciding touchdown. The key play of the game and possibly the season occurred in the 4th quarter. Arkansas was nursing a 24-22 lead late in the game and was attempting to run out the clock. DT Billy Ratliff pushed Arkansas G Brandon Burlsworth into QB Clint Stoerner, causing him to stumble and fumble. Ratliff recovered the ball and allowed Tennessee the chance to drive the field and score the game winning touchdown.
Clinton Jacob Stoerner (born December 29, 1977 in Baytown, Texas) is an American football quarterback for the Nashville Kats of the Arena Football League (AFL). ...


Kentucky

1 2 3 4 Total
Kentucky 7 0 7 7 21
#1 Tennessee 14 24 14 7 59

Kentucky struggled after one of their players died and another was injured in an automoblie accident early that week, as Tennessee picked up an easy 59-21 win. This game marked the end of the Battle of the Beer Barrel, due to the alcohol related death that week.


Kentucky QB Tim Couch passed for 337 yards and 2 TD's, but Kentucky never threatened after the 1st quarter.
Timothy Scott Couch (born July 31, 1977 in Hyden, Kentucky) is an American football quarterback who is currently a free agent. ...


Vanderbilt

1 2 3 4 Total
#1 Tennessee 3 17 7 14 41
Vanderbilt 0 0 0 0 0

The Vols clinched their second consecutive SEC East Division title with a win in Nashville. Tennessee dominated once again, holding the Commodores scoreless and limiting them to 174 total yards.


Tee Martin had 241 yards passing and 1 TD, while Travis Henry led the team in rushing with 136 yards and a touchdown. Peerless Price added 181 yards receiving and a touchdown. Another interesting fact- although playing in the Commodores back yard, the percentage of fans was 60/40 in favor of the Vols.


SEC Championship Game: Mississippi State

1 2 3 4 Total
#23 Mississippi St 7 0 0 7 14
#1 Tennessee 0 10 0 14 24

Tennessee won its second straight SEC title, this time in a defensive struggle. Mississippi State was held to 149 total yards and scored 2 TD's, one on defense and one on a punt return. The unconventional scoring was not enough, as Tennessee relied on TD's by Travis Stephens, Peerless Price and Cedrick Wilson to seal the conference title.
Peerless LeCross Price (born October 27, 1976 in Dayton, Ohio) is an American football wide receiver who played for the Buffalo Bills (1999-2002), Atlanta Falcons (2003-2004), Dallas Cowboys (2005), and currently the Buffalo Bills. ... Cedrick Wilson (born December 17, 1978 in Memphis, Tennessee) is a wide receiver in the National Football League. ...


Fiesta Bowl: Florida State

1 2 3 4 Total
#2 Florida St 0 9 0 7 16
#1 Tennessee 0 14 0 9 23

Tennessee won its first consensus National Championship since 1951 and the first ever BCS title game by defeating the Seminoles 23-16. The second ranked Seminoles were favored and boasted superstar WR Peter Warrick. The Vols limited Warrick to 1 catch and scored on long passes to Peerless Price and an interception return by CB Dwayne Goodrich, who was the defensive MVP of the game. Price has 199 yards receiving and scored the deciding TD in the 4th quarter. Peter Warrick (born June 19, 1977 in Bradenton, Florida), commonly known by fellow teammates and fans as P-Dub attended Southeast High School and is an American football wide receiver who currently plays for the NFLs Seattle Seahawks. ... Dwayne Lewis Goodrich (born May 29, 1978 in Chicago) was an American football player for the Tennessee Volunteers football team and the Dallas Cowboys of the NFL. He was a cornerback. ...


LB Al Wilson led the defense with 9 tackles. Al Wilson, born June 21, 1977 in Jackson, Tennessee, is an American football middle linebacker who is currently a free agent, and went to the University of Tennessee and Jackson Central-Merry H.S. He is currently in his 8th pro year. ...

See also: 1999 BCS National Championship Game


The BCS National Championship Game 1999 or BCS title game 1999 for the 1998 season was played on January 4, 1999 in Tempe, Arizona at the Fiesta Bowl Sun Devil Stadium. ...


Honors

SEC and National Championship rings for the 1998 Tennessee Vols
  • Birmingham Quarterback Club - Most Outstanding SEC Lineman
  • AP, AFCA, and FWAA 1st team All American
  • 'Football News', AP and Coaches 1st team All SEC
  • AP 3rd team All American
  • 'Football News', AP and Coaches 1st team All SEC
  • 'Football News' 1st team All SEC
  • AP and Coaches 2nd team All SEC
  • AP 1st team All SEC
  • Coaches 2nd team All SEC
  • AP and Coaches 2nd team All SEC
  • Jeff Hall
  • 'Football News', AP and Coaches 1st team All SEC
  • AP and Coaches 2nd team All SEC
  • AP 1st team All SEC
  • Coaches 2nd team All SEC

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AP may refer to: Andhra Pradesh, A state in the Republic of India Associated Press, an American news agency AP, the United States postal abbreviation for U.S. military personnel in the Pacific Ocean region AP, the U.S. Navy hull classification symbol for transport support ships A&P, the... AFCA can refer to: Air Force Communications Agency American Football Coaches Association Category: ... The Football Writers Association of America (FWAA) is one of the organizations whose College Football All-America Team is recognized by the NCAA. The organization also selects the Eddie Robinson Coach of the Year, the Bronko Nagurski Trophy winner, the Outland Trophy winner, the Grantland Rice Award winner, a freshman... The term All-American has two uses: It can be used as a reference to an athlete selected as a member of an All_America team, as in Eddie George was named an All-American football player by both wire services in 1995. ... Raynoch Thompson (born 11/21/1977) is a free agent linebacker in the NFL. He was drafted by the Arizona Cardinals in the 2nd round (45th overall) of the 2000 NFL Draft out of the University of Tennessee. ... Jeffrey Chad Clifton (born June 26, 1976 in Martin, Tennessee) is an American football Offensive Tackle who currently plays for the Green Bay Packers of the NFL. High School career At Westview High School in Martin, Tennessee, Clifton was an all-around athlete. ... Cosey Clinton Coleman (born October 27, 1978) is an offensive guard for the Cleveland Browns of the NFL. Coleman earned USA Today All-America honors at Southwest DeKalb High School in Clarkston, Georgia before attending the University of Tennessee. ... Dwayne Lewis Goodrich (born May 29, 1978 in Chicago) was an American football player for the Tennessee Volunteers football team and the Dallas Cowboys of the NFL. He was a cornerback. ... Peerless LeCross Price (born October 27, 1976 in Dayton, Ohio) is an American football wide receiver who played for the Buffalo Bills (1999-2002), Atlanta Falcons (2003-2004), Dallas Cowboys (2005), and currently the Buffalo Bills. ... Darwin Jamar Walker (born June 15, 1977) is an American football defensive lineman for the Buffalo Bills of the National Football League. ... The BCS National Championship Game or BCS title game is the final bowl game of the annual Bowl Championship Series and is intended by Series organizers to determine the NCAA Division I-A national football championship. ... The 1999 Florida State Seminoles football team was the national champion of the 1999 college football season. ... The 2000 Oklahoma Sooners football team was the national champion of the 2000 college football season. ... The 2001 Miami Hurricanes football team was the national champion of the 2001 college football season. ... The 2002 Ohio State Buckeyes football team was the national champion of the 2002 college football season. ... This article is being considered for deletion in accordance with Wikipedias deletion policy. ... The 2004 USC Trojans football team represented the University of Southern California in the 2004-2005 NCAA Division I-A college football season. ... The UT Tower lit in a special configuration in honor of the 2005 National Championship football team. ... The team is honored as BCS champions by President George W. Bush at the White House. ...

Sources

  • 1999 University of Tennessee Volunteers Football Media guide
  • UTsports.com


 

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