This Day In #Vols History (Dec. 10)

By Jason Yellin on December 10, 2014 8:43 AM

On Dec. 10, 2009, standout safety Eric Berry was named the 2009 Jim Thorpe Award winner as the nation's top defensive back. He was also named a Walter Camp All-American that day, check out the story: Berry Wins 2009 Jim Thorpe Award

Eric Berry poses with the Jim Thorpe Award trophy during the Home Depot ESPNU College Football Awards at the Disney Boardwalk on December 10, 2009 in Lake Buena Vista, Florida. (Photo by Doug Benc/Getty Images)

Tennessee has never played a football game on Dec. 10.

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