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Chase Cardoza

Position:
Smokey X Handler
Class:
Senior
Hometown:
Gallatin, Tenn.
High School:
Gallatin High School

National Football Foundation Scholar Athlete Award Winner
Gallatin High School Football Team Captain
Alpha Gamma Rho Scholarship Award Winner
Has worked for Tennessee Athletics for four years in the media relations department
His favorite part of being a handler for Smokey is seeing the joy Smokey brings to the fans

Spirit Squad | Smokey Places Second in National Semifinals

Monday, November 28

Tennessee Cheer National Title Photo

How Tennessee Cheer’s Culture Brought Home a National Championship

Monday, February 23

Spirit Nationals

Tennessee Spirits Nationals Results

Tuesday, February 11

Spirit Story

Tennessee Spirit Team Nationals Schedule

Friday, January 17

UT Spirit Family and Friends Event Story

Annual Friends and Family Event

Sunday, January 12

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