University of Tennessee Athletics
UT-Chevrolet Living Legends
November 03, 2004 | Football
Nov. 3, 2004
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| Andy Kelly |
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| Jeremy Lincoln |
In just six games since the series began in South Bend, Ind., in 1978, the competition on the field between Tennessee and Notre Dame has become as hotly contested as any on either team's slate of opponents. If the word "classic" can be applied to a six-game series, it certainly applies to this one.
The University of Tennessee-Chevrolet Living Legends honored on the field before Saturday afternoon's game against Notre Dame at Neyland Stadium were key performers in the 1991 game at South Bend, one in which Tennessee rallied from a 31-7 deficit to win 35-34. This week's legends are quarterback Andy Kelly and defensive back Jeremy Lincoln.
Andy Kelly came to Tennessee from Dayton and lettered from 1988-91. Taking over as a starter in the 1989 LSU game, Kelly completed his career third on the Vol passing charts, completing 514 of 846 passes for 6397 yards and 36 touchdowns. The Vols won SEC titles in 1989 and 1990 and two bowl games in three tries under his leadership.
When the Vols rallied for the win at South Bend 13 years ago Nov. 9, Kelly completed 24 of 38 passes for 259 yards and three scores, including the game-winner to Aaron Hayden from 26 yards out. It was a screen pass Vol broadcaster John Ward called the "perfect call." Kelly won the Birmingham Touchdown Club's Outstanding Senior award in 1991.
Jeremy Lincoln, a senior from Toledo, Ohio, lettered in 1987 and 1988 and in 1990 and 1991 as a defensive back. He missed 1989 with an injury. He was a starter in the secondary in 1988, 1990 and 1991.
He etched his name into Vol history on the final play of the 1991 game when he charged in from the right side of the defensive formation to block a field goal and save the game for the Vols. In 1992, he was a third round selection of the Chicago Bears, playing for the Chicago Bears and New York Giants for 10 years.
Kelly now lives in New Orleans and is with the hometown New Orleans Voodoo in the arena football league, having proven himself over the past 12 years as one of the league's most outstanding performers. Lincoln lives in New York City and is with CB Richard Ellis, in investment sales and leasing for Fortune 500 companies, such Lehman Brothers and AXA Financial.
