The Third Saturday in October

Jameson and I are traveling to Knoxville this weekend to participate in one of the oldest traditions in college football. The University of Tennessee and The University of Alabama have been playing football on the third saturday in October for generations. The first meeting between the two schools was in 1901!! Since the Southeastern Conference split into East and West divisions in 1992, the game has not always been played on the third Saturday, it often falls on the fourth Saturday, but fans still refer to the event as ''The Third Saturday in October".



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There is always a certain excitement in the air for this game; the weather is finally cool and crisp, and the trees are at their peak of color (lots of orange everywhere!). There is such history and emotion related to this game that you can feel the weight of years of tough battles with every snap. And the fans are as deeply entrenched in this rivalry as the players themselves.
Tennessee is in the rebuilding process, and Vols fan's hopes aren't very high for this year's match up, but Jameson and I will do our best to support our Alma Mater. We will be there cheering with every down, wearing our orange, and putting all emotion into pulling out a victory...just as Tennessee fans have been doing for generations.
                                             GO VOLS!!!!!