The University of TennesseeThe Neyland Stadium alumni and student body were urged to assist in the construction of new goalposts after the Tennessee River was filled with old ones.
Fans Tore down the goalpostsThe Volunteers defeated Alabama 52-49 on Saturday night. The goalposts were paraded through Knoxville by the fans before being dumped into the river. The school requested help raising funds for the new uprights by tweeting on Sunday.
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Tennessee tight end Princeton Fant (88) celebrates with offensive lineman Darnell Wright (58) after a big play against Alabama at Neyland Stadium on Oct. 15, 2022, in Knoxville, Tennessee.
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“Y’all still remember how we tore down goalposts, pulled em out Neyland and dumped them in Tennessee River?” Yeah that was awesome,” the school’s Tweet to read
“It turns out, in order to play next weeks’ game, we need goalposts. We need your help.
NO. 6 TENNESSEE SNAPS LOSING STREAK OVER NICK SABAN. 3 ALABAMA LAST-SECOND FIELD GOAL
Tennessee fans celebrate after winning against Alabama at Neyland Stadium, Oct. 15, 2022 in Knoxville, Tennessee.
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Donors can donate $16. This amount corresponds with the time it took Tennessee to beat Alabama once again. $52.49 represents the final score. $25, $100 or $250 is the final score. $1,019.15 corresponds to the selling capacity.–Neyland Stadium.
Tennessee won thanks to Chase McGrath’s 40-yard field goal.
Tennessee fans take down a goalpost in celebration of their win against Alabama at Neyland Stadium Oct. 15, 2022 in Knoxville.
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Tennessee has moved upTo No. 3 in the latest Associated Press Poll and received some first-place votes. Georgia remained No. 1, while Ohio State was No. 2.
