Kirk Herbstreit angers Vols fans by butchering one of Tennessee's all-time great traditions during game against Oklahoma
ESPN's Kirk Herbstreit completely butchered one of the Tennessee Vols' all-time great traditions on Saturday night during UT's 25-15 win against the Oklahoma Sooners. Late in the fourth quarter, after Tennessee connected on a field goal to push the lead to 16, Herbstreit attempted to reference General Robert Neyland's seven game maxims. But instead of […]
ESPN's Kirk Herbstreit completely butchered one of the Tennessee Vols' all-time great traditions on Saturday night during UT's 25-15 win against the Oklahoma Sooners.
Late in the fourth quarter, after Tennessee connected on a field goal to push the lead to 16, Herbstreit attempted to reference General Robert Neyland's seven game maxims.
But instead of referring to the maxims, Herbstreit referenced "Neyland's 10 commandments".
"General Neyland's 10 commandments, number 10, win the surest way," said Herbstreit during the broadcast.
Herbstreit then asked his booth partner, Chris Fowler, if he has Neyland's 10 commandments memorized.
Tennessee fans on social media weren't thrilled with the snafu.
It was a rough night in general for Herbstreit and Fowler. The broadcast was clumsy, with the duo often seeming more interested in their banter than what was actually happening on the field. Several close plays at the goal line were barely discussed.
At one point, Herbstreit displayed some severe unprofessionalism when he suggested that an Oklahoma touchdown that was clearly short shouldn't be reviewed because of the effort of the quarterback. Fortunately for the Vols, the officials took their job seriously and overturned the call, which led to more time coming off the clock in a close game.
Yikes. Maybe ESPN should find a new prime time crew that actually provides some substance to the viewers.
The Tennessee Vols had one of the coolest ways ever to celebrate beating the Oklahoma Sooners
Pretty awesome if you’re a Vols fan
