This was the first Tennessee game that I ever attended. I wasn’t a Tennessee fan in the least. I went just to have an excuse to go to New Orleans for New Years. The moment the gates opened the Tennessee fans ran into the Super Dome yelling at the top of their lungs. They never let up. The noise was incredible. By the end of the game I was a die hard Vols fan for life. What a day that was. One that rightfully belongs in the hearts and minds of Tennessee fans everywhere.
I was there … Jesus … it was beyond loud! Tennessee kicked ass from beginning to end! Among the greatest Tennessee games in it’s hugely successful history! New Orleans is incredible!
I remember this game. No one gave Tennessee a chance; and you can hear the Miami bias in this broadcast, and when Miami scored my Dad said "this will not even be a game." I said; "I know Tennessee will beat Miami easily." Well they did. Tennessee used to play so much greater Defense Fundamentally. Secondary players getting their heads around on coverage and so many Tennessee players swarming to the ball to make tackles!
Miami thought they'd intimidate Tennessee by standing inside the "T" and woofing at them. They thought wrong. It was hard to shut up Miami players in the 80's, but Tennessee put on a master class in how to silence them.
I was there..Jan 1 1986..it was one of the best Johnny majors game ever played.in Tennessee in 1986.and they beat Alabama that year 1985..Tennessee had great players and great coaches on this team..several head coaches on this team..Fulmer and .David cutcliff...great days for the vols
I remember watching this ballgame while at home from Christmas break from college. The bias against Tennessee was thick. When the game was over, I was singing Rocky Top and laughing at Keith Jackson and the rest of these announcers.
According to the announcers, tenn. Didn't have a chance. Back then, the sec wasn't considered a strong conference and they looked foolish. Thats funny.
I was just a kid, but I remember them playing this on WIVK all the time! On New Years Eve Johnny Majors took a flight, down the Mississippi with his men of orange and white, the Vols had made a promise to win by any means, they had a day for battle at the dome in New Orleans, Fired up defense Miami kept a comin but they couldnt even kick a field goal, Testeverdi tried to pass it but they had to keep a runnin, because of big plays by Chris White and Dale Jones.
Tennessee's defense had the Miami offensive line so confused they didn't know which way was up! All Testiverde saw of the game were the lights on the roof of the stadium!
It was great watching Tennessee beat them. Tennessee had very good defense that year. Thought they would keep this game very close. Few breaks who knows, Miami didn't have answer for Vols blitzing . Tennessee offense was really good before Tony Robinson got injured
One of the great moments in Tennessee Football history At that time nothing had happened i the state of Tennessee that was bigger This game ranks right along side the national championship in 98 as the most special nights in Tennessee history
Our defense gave up 4.8 points per game over the last seven games of 1985, with three shutouts. That is phenomenal! BTW, Jimmy Johnson’s hair looks lit it could deflect a rifle bullet! He used more hairspray than a 80’s high school cheerleading team before that game. #GBO 🍊🍊🍊🍊
I am not surprised...they were playing very good toward the second half of the year. They lost to Florida in a close game in Gainesville. But I think if they had played again Tennessee wins.
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I remember this game too, was driving to Orlando the day after from Chattanooga. I had my Tennessee Flag flying and people were passing me with Fla tags and shooting me the bird. Lol
I was there. It was like being in Neyland Stadium. The crowd was at least 90 per cent Vol fans. Tennessee gave Testaverde and the Canes an ass kickin they won't forget! They all totally overlooked Tennessee and had a good plate of crow to eat.
The mechanics of the officials are so bad. Unfortunately, that was the norm in 86. There is no sale technique and they move so quickly they look confused. It wasn’t until the mid-90s that officials began a disciplined demeanor.
I was newly married & still living in Knoxville at this point. The 1986 season was my first officiating football. We moved to Ft. Worth, TX a year later (in Jan. 1987) and I continued my officiating career. I later met the Referee, Wendell Shelton, Umpire Joe Darden (both from Dallas) & Side Judge, Beaux Hicks (from Houston). Beaux was a clinician for our state organization. I had no idea, watching this game, the impact those men would have on my career and life as teachers & friends over the coming years.
Tennessee won this game and OU won the Natty.... If OU and Miami both had won.... OBVIOUSLY Miami would have won the Natty... the WILD WEST days of College 🏈 --- I LOVED it
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This was the first Tennessee game that I ever attended. I wasn’t a Tennessee fan in the least. I went just to have an excuse to go to New Orleans for New Years. The moment the gates opened the Tennessee fans ran into the Super Dome yelling at the top of their lungs. They never let up. The noise was incredible. By the end of the game I was a die hard Vols fan for life. What a day that was. One that rightfully belongs in the hearts and minds of Tennessee fans everywhere.
incredible!
Cool story!
Huge Vol fan and I was there and it was an incredible game/experience.
I was there … Jesus … it was beyond loud! Tennessee kicked ass from beginning to end! Among the greatest Tennessee games in it’s hugely successful history! New Orleans is incredible!
I remember this game. No one gave Tennessee a chance; and you can hear the Miami bias in this broadcast, and when Miami scored my Dad said "this will not even be a game." I said; "I know Tennessee will beat Miami easily." Well they did. Tennessee used to play so much greater Defense Fundamentally. Secondary players getting their heads around on coverage and so many Tennessee players swarming to the ball to make tackles!
that defense is being rebuilt. good news is our offense is super exciting and recruiting 5 star QBs is a great sign!!
YES I REMEMBER IT WELL .
GO VOLS 🍊🇺🇸☝️👈
Ken Donahue was a defensive genius. He was at Alabama for YEARS before Majors hired him. He instantly made this team better.
@@smokeypeytonYou got that right...Go Big 🍊!!
Miami thought they'd intimidate Tennessee by standing inside the "T" and woofing at them. They thought wrong. It was hard to shut up Miami players in the 80's, but Tennessee put on a master class in how to silence them.
I was there..Jan 1 1986..it was one of the best Johnny majors game ever played.in Tennessee in 1986.and they beat Alabama that year 1985..Tennessee had great players and great coaches on this team..several head coaches on this team..Fulmer and .David cutcliff...great days for the vols
& WE KICKED THEIR BACKSIDES ROYALLY.. TOOK THEM OUT BEHIND THE WOODSHED!!!
Miami tried to play that intimidation card and got bitch slapped for it. Classless move to stand in Tennessee T.
I remember watching this ballgame while at home from Christmas break from college. The bias against Tennessee was thick. When the game was over, I was singing Rocky Top and laughing at Keith Jackson and the rest of these announcers.
I was at this game. What a great time we had!
Watched this with my little brother and our Papaw, I remember it so well. No one gave us ridge runners a chance
Testaverde: 2 bowl games, 2 losses, EIGHT ints.
According to the announcers, tenn. Didn't have a chance. Back then, the sec wasn't considered a strong conference and they looked foolish. Thats funny.
I was just a kid, but I remember them playing this on WIVK all the time! On New Years Eve Johnny Majors took a flight, down the Mississippi with his men of orange and white, the Vols had made a promise to win by any means, they had a day for battle at the dome in New Orleans, Fired up defense Miami kept a comin but they couldnt even kick a field goal, Testeverdi tried to pass it but they had to keep a runnin, because of big plays by Chris White and Dale Jones.
The good old days of college football I was 16 💪💪💪 man I'm feeling Old 😩😩😩🤣✌️
Tennessee's defense had the Miami offensive line so confused they didn't know which way was up! All Testiverde saw of the game were the lights on the roof of the stadium!
It was great watching Tennessee beat them. Tennessee had very good defense that year. Thought they would keep this game very close. Few breaks who knows, Miami didn't have answer for Vols blitzing . Tennessee offense was really good before Tony Robinson got injured
Can you imagine kids watching this today? " How is #8 playing #2 in the Sugar Bowl? Must be a playoff game."/
Tn was going to get stomped by the superior Miami no chance, as a 12 year old kid in Knoxville, Tn this game was awesome, my favorite game to this day
Announcers were all over Testaverde's Testicles lol
One of the great moments in Tennessee Football history
At that time nothing had happened i the state of Tennessee that was bigger
This game ranks right along side the national championship in 98 as the most special nights in Tennessee history
I remember watching this with my grandmother and little brother. We enjoyed watching our Vols roll over this Miami team.
I didn't know about TN football at this point, I had yet to turn 3... I do know we stomped on em! GBO
It would have been a share of the national championship for both Oklahoma and Miami had both teams won their respective bowl games.
Our defense gave up 4.8 points per game over the last seven games of 1985, with three shutouts. That is phenomenal! BTW, Jimmy Johnson’s hair looks lit it could deflect a rifle bullet! He used more hairspray than a 80’s high school cheerleading team before that game. #GBO 🍊🍊🍊🍊
I am not surprised...they were playing very good toward the second half of the year. They lost to Florida in a close game in Gainesville. But I think if they had played again Tennessee wins.
That TD run by Powell was electric !!!
He was a Track star. Benny Blades was as well. Powell smoked Blades in that run.
Yeah, kept talking about Miami speed. If I'm not mistaken Tennessee had some good track teams in the 80's.
Yes they did. There is a couple of Natty's in there during that decade or so.
Keith Jackson saying the ball was down...goodness...the ball was punched out waaay before he hit the ground
This is great stuff worth watching. I am loving the rare Knoxville and Kingsport items too. If you have any items from WTVK, WBIR and WATE, please post them. :)
Broyle’s and Jackson, one of my favorite all time duo’s!
I remember this game too, was driving to Orlando the day after from Chattanooga. I had my Tennessee Flag flying and people were passing me with Fla tags and shooting me the bird. Lol
I remember this game and when they got beat by alabama in 92 and some other sec team beat them in their dynasty
1:54:05. So much for World Class Speed! All time fav play in TN Football Game. Walkon Jeff Powell!
A lot of people ask me why I never did care much for Keith Jackson. I point them to this game
Not even Whoa Nellie?
davidp1922
Why are you a douche?
Tennessee never disappoints in the bowl games
What a game
Great game.
I was there. It was like being in Neyland Stadium. The crowd was at least 90 per cent Vol fans. Tennessee gave Testaverde and the Canes an ass kickin they won't forget! They all totally overlooked Tennessee and had a good plate of crow to eat.
I was at this game. The coach’s son was the QB fr TN. The starter got injured.
Former coach, then the AD.
Tony Robinson brook his leg that year
Broke
@@gregjones5022You watching this classic too I see. Go Vols!
Jimmy Johnson using that Aquanet.
Helped Oklahoma win National Championship
insane to hear Down The Field 3-4 times after a TD and no Rocky Top.
The mechanics of the officials are so bad. Unfortunately, that was the norm in 86. There is no sale technique and they move so quickly they look confused. It wasn’t until the mid-90s that officials began a disciplined demeanor.
I was newly married & still living in Knoxville at this point. The 1986 season was my first officiating football. We moved to Ft. Worth, TX a year later (in Jan. 1987) and I continued my officiating career. I later met the Referee, Wendell Shelton, Umpire Joe Darden (both from Dallas) & Side Judge, Beaux Hicks (from Houston). Beaux was a clinician for our state organization. I had no idea, watching this game, the impact those men would have on my career and life as teachers & friends over the coming years.
lucashankins9425
You have no clue what you’re talking about.
I miss bowl games
I watched My Vols stomp a mudhole in a National Championship team that day.
This was the night Tennessee’s fan base introduced themselves to the world.. took over the whole city
Sam Henderson pride of South Bend Indiana, living in Memphis Tennessee now.
Wow Tennessee, congratulations!!!!
The disrespect by standing in the Power T added fuel to that ass whoopin.
And when Jimmy Johnson failed to run up the score on Tennessee by the tune of 7-35, there was no controversy over who should be ranked #1. 😅😂🤣
the game that probably define the hatred of the Tennessee Vols by ESPN. AND MAYBE ABC.
Yeah !!!
The O linemen were small compared to today' O Line. 265LB vs 330LB
Tennessee won this game and OU won the Natty.... If OU and Miami both had won.... OBVIOUSLY Miami would have won the Natty... the WILD WEST days of College 🏈 --- I LOVED it
I have to admit one thing about this game....The Referee's were TERRIBLE...
😂😂
Not as bad as Miami was!!!!!
Cry more
Ron Zook... coaching for TN??? what??
Zook the Crook...yeah. he later got caught fixing our playbook to I think Florida, from the Kinkos on Cumberland. He wasn't real smart.
@@jimmycarter1722 that is true. wow I had forgotten about that. I lived in a dorm near that spot... he did fax the play book lol!
Watch from 1:54:06 and tell me you don't love Tennessee football!!!!!
Those cheerleaders are closing in on 60.
Aren't we all😂😅
I always thought Testaverde was overrated. Would fold in big games.
Well yes Jimmy Johnson...you did win all those games, but you got bitc. slapped by Tennessee AND Florida!! He was 0-2 vs. SEC that year.
Daryl dickey plays the game of his life at ut qb..85 ut team was loaded.with good sec talent..David cuttcliff was coaching dickey on sidelines..
Jeff powell..mvp..go vols.and Daryl dickey
Tennessee 1985 team sugar bowl win..1989.tennessee cotton bown win..2 best Johnny majors.teams
I was there?
Whoopity woo
Are you asking? I really don’t know.
Frank Broyles was an idiot during the first quarter
He assumed miami would dominate. He was definitely wrong
@@drstephenbond1585 Mostly everybody assumed that....
Hurricanes? 🤔
Testaverde played awful in both of his big bowl games.
I can't stand Tennessee but I think I hate Miami more.
I just know I had a lingering hangover for three days in Nawlins…GBO.
Jimmy Johnson was an assistant coach for Johnny Majors for one season…