The Tennessee Vols have had their ups and downs on the football field over the last two decades. More downs than ups over that time, of course.
However, one of the high points in Neyland Stadium history came on September 18, 2004 against the Florida Gators. And it turned out to be one of the greatest redemption stories for a Tennessee player in recent memory.
The Vols were in a back-and-forth battle with the Gators, with the latter leading 28-21 late in the fourth quarter. With under 4 minutes left in the game, QB Erik Ainge found WR Jayson Swain, who weaved his way to the goal line and just got the ball over to draw within a point.
However, disaster struck on the extra point, as kicker James Wilhoit pushed the ball wide to the right. The stadium groaned, and holder John Henderson fell over on his stomach, exasperated.
It was one of the biggest gut punches that I have ever seen sitting inside Neyland Stadium, which is saying something given the number of them the Vols have taken from Florida over the years.