1970_Tennessee_Volunteers_football_team

1970 Tennessee Volunteers football team

1970 Tennessee Volunteers football team

American college football season

The 1970 Tennessee Volunteers football team (variously "Tennessee", "UT" or the "Vols") represented the University of Tennessee in the 1970 NCAA University Division football season. Playing as a member of the Southeastern Conference (SEC), the team was led by head coach Bill Battle, in his first year, and played their home games at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tennessee. They finished the season with a record of eleven wins and one loss (11–1 overall, 4–1 in the SEC) and a victory over Air Force in the Sugar Bowl. The 1970 Tennessee defense holds the record for most takeaways in a single season with 57, not including the bowl game in which they recorded 8 more.[1]

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Roster

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Team players drafted into the NFL

PlayerPositionRoundPickNFL club
Lester McClainWide receiver9220Chicago Bears
Bobby ScottQuarterback14340New Orleans Saints
Chip KellCenter17429San Diego Chargers

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References

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    Kersey, Jason. "The art of the takeaway: There are specific traits to..." The Athletic. Retrieved June 18, 2019.
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    "SMU spilled by Vols". Fort Worth Star-Telegram. September 20, 1970. Retrieved May 7, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.
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    "Dr. Pat operates nicely as Vols go down, 36–23". The Anniston Star. September 27, 1970. Retrieved May 7, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.
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    "Tennessee pours it on, tramples Cadets, 48–3". The Record. October 4, 1970. Retrieved May 7, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.
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    "Vols bash Ga. Tech, 17–6". The Clarion-Ledger. October 11, 1970. Retrieved May 7, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.
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    "Tennessee hauls down 'Bama, 24–0". Johnson City Press-Chronicle. October 18, 1970. Retrieved May 7, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.
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    "Volunteers greet Dickey with smashing 38–7 loss". Tallahassee Democrat. October 25, 1970. Retrieved May 7, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.
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    "Tennessee rips Deacons, 41 to 7". The News and Observer. November 1, 1970. Retrieved May 7, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.
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    "Last-grasp Tennessee FG spoils S.C. upset bid". The Times and Democrat. November 8, 1970. Retrieved May 7, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.
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    "Tennessee rips Kentucky 45–0". Battle Creek Enquirer. November 22, 1970. Retrieved May 7, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.
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    "Vols tumble Vandy 24–6". The Tennessean. November 29, 1970. Retrieved May 7, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.
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    "Vols' late rally nips UCLA 28–17". The Sacramento Bee. December 6, 1970. Retrieved May 7, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.
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    "Tennessee demolished Air Force defense". Alexandria Daily Town Talk. January 2, 1971. Retrieved May 7, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.
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    "1971 NFL Draft". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved March 8, 2012.
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