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VinnieVOL
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« on: November 09, 2013, 12:50:08 EST » |
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Before the UGA game I posted something on facebook, basically bragging about his UT fandom and what a joy it is attend games with him. Well one thing led to another, a cousin of mine forwarded my post to WBIR and wouldn't you know it.. they came out yesterday to his house and did a piece of him. I'm beaming with pride! Other than Stogie I know none of you all know him, but he's incredibly humble and would never has sought out this attention on himself. (our local paper also did a series on him spanning 3-4 weeks in the weekend edition). But, it would seem a simple fb post just spread like wildfire and here we go: http://www.wbir.com/media/cinematic/video/3478827/vol-fan-has-perfect-52-year-home-game-attendance/  |
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RockinGrannyVol
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« Reply #1 on: November 09, 2013, 01:45:48 EST » |
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How awesome!! How old is your Dad? I know you are so proud! Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk |
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VinnieVOL
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« Reply #2 on: November 09, 2013, 02:02:27 EST » |
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How awesome!! How old is your Dad? I know you are so proud! Sent from my iPad using TapatalkHe just turned 70.  |
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RIPLEYVOL
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« Reply #3 on: November 09, 2013, 02:31:04 EST » |
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murfvol
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« Reply #5 on: November 09, 2013, 02:55:25 EST » |
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That's really cool!
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"The more the words, the less the meaning, and how does that profit anyone?" - Ecclesiastes 6:11
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GreggO
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« Reply #6 on: November 09, 2013, 02:55:46 EST » |
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 That is just AWESOME, Vinnie! I raise my glass to your Dad tonight, my friend. Plus, he personally kicked spurrier's ass on the school yard; I'd buy him dinner any damn day! And your Mom is welcome, too! My Dad & Mother were the same with Auburn as well, until we lost Mother 4 years ago. This year was the first he could go back; Mother was a Miss Auburn and my baby sis was a first runner-up. I love college football!!!!! GreggO (No - my Mother & sister were not Miss Auburn & the runner-up the same year. I realize we play AU tomorrow, but this post is about Vinnie's Dad. Dog my family in a seperate post. Thank you.  )
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Inspector Vol
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« Reply #7 on: November 09, 2013, 03:14:26 EST » |
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Its good y'all get to enjoy each other and to include it with UT football is even better.
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VinnieVOL
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« Reply #8 on: November 09, 2013, 03:37:45 EST » |
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I've heard the Spurrier story all my life. Dad once wrote a letter to Fulmer and mentioned it. Fulmer sent one back and called Dad his "new best friend".  |
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GreggO
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« Reply #9 on: November 09, 2013, 03:43:57 EST » |
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Stogie Vol
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« Reply #10 on: November 09, 2013, 05:30:03 EST » |
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He's a great man and deserves all the recognition he is getting and then some. It's great to see such a humble man getting some positive attention.
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« Reply #12 on: November 09, 2013, 03:21:18 EST » |
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Your Dad seems like a very good guy. too. Awesome story! Would love to pick his brain about games in the past.
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VinnieVOL
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« Reply #13 on: November 09, 2013, 04:06:05 EST » |
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Your Dad seems like a very good guy. too. Awesome story! Would love to pick his brain about games in the past.
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« Reply #14 on: November 09, 2013, 04:52:19 EST » |
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Awesome story. Great accomplishment. He had to attend a few games when he was feeling under the weather. Now my friends, that is a fan. He puts us so-called fans to shame. Tell him how impressed and honored I am feeling for him and his attendance record.. Thank God for folks like him. He should get his own special section in Neyland. Heck, name it after him.
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VinnieVOL
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« Reply #15 on: November 09, 2013, 05:11:22 EST » |
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Awesome story. Great accomplishment. He had to attend a few games when he was feeling under the weather. Now my friends, that is a fan. He puts us so-called fans to shame. Tell him how impressed and honored I am feeling for him and his attendance record.. Thank God for folks like him. He should get his own special section in Neyland. Heck, name it after him.
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