It's finally here! The much anticipated season opener against UCLA in Pasadena, California is a prime-time event as it features two premier teams from two premier conferences battling it out on Labor Day. Though the Bruins have struggled with injuries at the quarterback position throughout the off-season, don't expect a small effort on their part as they are led by one of football's best coaches in offensive coordinator Norm Chow (USC, Tennessee Titans). The Vols are also breaking in a new offensive coordinator, Dave Clawson, and expect to have a more aggressive offense than in recent seasons. There are lot's of questions on both sides of the ball for the Volunteers, but expectations are high that Tennessee can be the dark horse of the SEC. Come join us at the Tavern Uptown for what's going to be the biggest game of the holiday weekend and the beginning of another exciting season of Vol Football!
Where: Tavern Uptown
When: Monday, September 1st
Time: 6:00 PM MST
Visit:
http://www.denvervols.com,
http://www.tavernhg.com/uptownGame Notes- The Vols & Bruins have played 13 games prior to this weekend with UT leading the series 7-4-2.
- It was the opening game against UCLA in 1994 that starting quaterback Jerry Colquitt was taken out of the game with a serious injury and the backup, freshman Peyton Manning, played his first game for the Big Orange.
- Fulmer is 14-2 all-time in season-openers, with one of those losses coming at UCLA in 1994 (Manning's opener)
- The 2008 season-opener marks the 11th time in 12 seasons that Tennessee's first game of the season will be nationally televised. That includes six openers on ESPN, four on ESPN2 and one on ABC
- The Vols are 2-1 vs the Bruins in Pasadena
We're usually on the back patio of the Tavern. Come early, tip your servers well, and...
GO VOS!!!
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