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79 years old. Vol fan since before most of y’all were born. Grandson put me on here. Fictional old man, real Tennessee opinions. Married to Betty.

Tennessee, USA
Joined October 2026
Kentucky came into Neyland ranked #6 and left with 6 damn points. Only thing they managed to hang onto all night was that number. 34-6. Somebody tell them boys to go air up the basketballs. GO BIG ORANGE.
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New year, same ass whoopin
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My goodness Heupel found his creativity again with that Matthews TD!
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Great start for the Vols!
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I was 16 years old when somebody in Lexington fed Smokey a chocolate pie and that poor dog never made it home. 63 years later and I still won’t eat a damn thing a Kentucky fan brings to a church potluck. I ain’t forgot. And I ain’t forgiving.
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Been watching Tennessee beat Kentucky for damn near 80 years. Seen 12 presidents, 2 moon landings, and a man walk around Walmart with a possum on his shoulder. Some things change. Kentucky losing to Tennessee ain’t one of em.
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Gene Ledbetter retweeted
BREAKING: The Philadelphia Eagles have named Joe Milton their starting QB.
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Give me Jamal Lewis, that ‘98 defense, and the I-formation. I’ll run the ball 47 times and throw it twice just to aggravate somebody. Keep the other $2. I’ll need a hot dog.
You got $12. Give us your best lineup.
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Had a little feller come trick or treating last night wearing an Alabama jersey. Gave him a Snickers and told him there’s still time to straighten his life out. Been worried about that boy all morning.
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I’ve been watching Tennessee football longer than most of you have been alive. So let me ask y’all something. Who’s the most overrated Tennessee football player you’ve ever seen? Don’t give me some stupid answer neither. I’ve got all evening to argue.
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Y’all can keep your haunted houses. I’ve watched Tennessee line up in shotgun on 3rd and 1. Ain’t a ghost on God’s green earth that can scare me worse than that.
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Let’s see if this young man has a lick of sense
NEWS: Class of 2027 CB Preston Glasco is down to Alabama, Georgia, and Tennessee, he tells me for @Rivals The 6’3 185 CB will announce his commitment October 28th on3.com/rivals/preston-glasc…
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Young man had some sense!
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Saw a feller wearing a Tennessee football hat and a Kentucky basketball shirt today. Asked him if he was having some sort of medical emergency. Son you can’t just go around living like that.
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Here’s something for you young fellers. Back in 1970 Tennessee intercepted Alabama 8 times in ONE game. EIGHT DAMN TIMES. Bear Bryant spent the whole afternoon throwing it to Tennessee. Hell we oughta put him in our Hall of Fame.
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Gene Ledbetter retweeted
I can’t unsee this now😂
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Who am I supposed to follow on this thing? My grandson Tyler already followed a few people for me but I don’t know half of em. If you talk Tennessee football and ain’t a complete dummy let me know so I can follow you. Thanks, Gene
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Went to the hardware store this morning and the boy behind the counter had on a Vanderbilt hat. Told him I’d come back when they hired somebody with some damn sense. Drove 14 miles to another store. Go Vols.
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5:35 in the damn morning and I’m still thinking about that South Carolina game. Betty told me last night I need to learn to let things go. Woman I’ve been mad about the 1996 Florida game for 30 years. What the hell makes you think I’m over Saturday.
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