Social Media Reacts to Tennessee's Effort Against Alabama

Although Tennessee lost to Alabama 52-24, the Vols kept it a razor thin ball game for three quarters, leading to positive reactions from many people on social media

Jack Foster | Oct 24, 2021

Tennessee fell to Alabama in Tuscaloosa 52-24, but the Vols kept it a ball game to say the least for three quarters, as the Crimson Tide outscored Tennessee 28-7 in the fourth quarter.

With the Vols fighting hard on the road in a raucous stadium, the social media reaction from members of UT alumni, UT leadership, and even the Knox County Mayor, among others, has been overwhelmingly positive.

See tweets below:

The #Vols may not have a lot of depth, but they have a TON of 🧡!
SO proud of this team and staff. Let’s finish the season strong! #GoVols
— Ken Weathers ⚡️🌪 (@lucky13wxman) October 24, 2021

Josh Heupel has instilled a spirit in this Tennessee team. They have a ways to go as a program, but there's an identity and hope. And that's cool to see.
— Pete Thamel (@PeteThamel) October 24, 2021

Tennessee should be able to sell whatever vision it wants to sell to recruits/transfers this offseason
— Trey Scott (@TreyScott247) October 24, 2021

Haven’t seen this much passion, pride & purpose in us in 10 years! Good job tonight fellas! #ProudAlum 🍊✊🏾👏🏾
— Juice Davis (@jabaridavis_VFL) October 24, 2021

The University of Tennessee Chancellor Donde Plowman acknowledged the Vols' effort on the road as well with the tweet below:

Proud of our football team tonight. They played their hearts out and had so much fight. GBO. @Vol_Football
— Donde Plowman (@DondePlowman) October 24, 2021

As well as Knox County's Mayor and former professional wrestler Glenn Jacobs.

After the past two decades, it's strange--but refreshing--to hear national TV commentators talk about @Vol_Football being so well coached.
— Glenn Jacobs (@GlennJacobsTN) October 23, 2021

The Vols get a bye-week next week before heading to Lexington, Kentucky to take on the Wildcats on November 6.

Published Oct 24, 2021

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.