University of Tennessee Athletics
2021-22 Cheer, Dance & Mascots Roster
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Smokey X
- Class:
- Graduate Student
- Hometown:
- Knoxville, Tenn.
Personal
- Was born on February 21, 2012
- Smokey is a Bluetick Coonhound which became the official dog breed of Tennessee in 2019. Smokey X was present at the ceremonial bill signing at the state capitol building.
- Smokey is a member of the Hudson family and they live just north of Knoxville where he is a normal family pet
- Made his debut in the 2013 football season
- Favorite hobbies include running through the "T" and running the end zones after a Tennessee touchdown
- Favorite orange blanket has been passed down to him from Smokey IX
- The Alpha Gamma Rho fraternity is in charge of handling Smokey at all of his appearances
- Smokey's iconic vest is designed by the senior handlers each year and made only for him from someone within the athletic department
- The Tri-Stars on his vest were first used in 2019 to symbolize the Bluetick Coonhound being named the state dog of Tennessee
- His "Throwback" vest was first used during the homecoming game during the 2019 football season and features a design used on past vests to help honor the tradition of Smokey which dates back to 1953
Spirit Squad | Smokey Places Second in National Semifinals
Monday, November 28



































































