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Uros Plavsic Sports Fur Coat at Tennessee Baseball Game

Tennessee Vols Basketball Center Uros Plavsic Sports Fur Coat at Tennessee Baseball Game Against Alabama

Jack Foster

In Tennessee baseball's Saturday night game against Alabama, tensions were high between third base umpire Jeffrey Macias and the Vols, to say the least. 

Tony Vitello and Frank Anderson were ejected, and Macias told Tennessee they were not allowed to do their fur coat celebration on the field, which is a Tennessee baseball staple after someone hits a home run. 

"That was a weird one. I told [Macias], 'We've been doing this all year,'" Tennessee hitting coach-and acting head coach-Josh Elander said after Saturday's game. "He just said not on the field. First, he said no coat. Then, it was not on the field."

Following the next home run Tennesse hit, which was a solo shot from Luc Lipcius in the bottom of the sixth inning, the Vols celebrated with the fur coat in the dugout rather than on the field. 

On Sunday, the rule was enforced again, as Tennessee was limited to dugout-only home run celebrations with the infamous fur coat. 

But another fur coat made its appearance in Lindsey Nelson Stadium on Sunday that was more visible to fans.

And it was on the back of Tennessee basketball center Uros Plavsic. 

Plavsic reached out to Vol Nation on Saturday night saying he was in need of a fur coat for Sunday, and a Tennessee fan pulled through. 

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Plavsic arrived to Lindsey Nelson Stadium wearing his newly acquired fur coat and sat in the stands with fellow BasketVols Jahmai Mashack and Jonas Aidoo. 

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Plavsic's presence has worked out well for Tennessee, as the Vols are blowing out Alabama in the series finale 11-3 in the eighth inning. 

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Jack Foster
JACK FOSTER

Jack is a sophomore at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville majoring in Journalism/Electronic Media. Jack grew up in Paris, Tennessee, but now spends the majority of his time in Knoxville doubling as a student and sports journalist for Volunteer Country. Jack has been a sports junkie since he was a young kid and always watched NFL football with his dad on Sundays. Jack still follows the NFL religiously, as he is an avid fantasy football player. Jack started with Volunteer Country in May of 2021 and has since helped provide full coverage of football, baseball and men's and women's basketball. Jack also works as a recurring member of WUTK's Rock Solid Sports show on Wednesdays and Fridays, and he also serves as head sports producer of The Volunteer Channel's Vol News, a student-run show at the University. When Jack is not watching or covering sports, find him on the golf course or back home spending time with his parents, younger sister and friends. Follow Jack on Twitter and Instagram by clicking "Twitter" and "Instagram" to see all of his work with Volunteer Country as well as student media.

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