R.I.P Smokey

It is a sad day on Rocky Top as Knoxvillians and Volunteers at heart mourn the loss of UT mascot Smokey VIII the dog.


Highlights from the article:

Smokey VIII is the winningest Smokey, having compiled a record of 91-22, with two SEC titles and the 1998 national championship

"My relationship with Smokey VIII was special," Earl Hudson said. "I got him when he was two months old. He served with distinction,
weathered storms, cold and heat. He came through it all real well and was always rearing to go. He was a great mascot."

A moment of silence, if you will......

In other depressing news the men's basketball team lost. Sad, sad, sad.