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Brodus, buddies and 'burgers'

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http://tennessee.247sports.com/Article/Tennessee-Vols-football-A-tale-of-Brodus-buddies-and-burgers-47510
A seemingly innocuous Saturday in Knoxville churned out one of the wildest stories in Tennessee football history, and govols247 takes you inside the story of Derrick Brodus.
Senior Writer, govols247 Email: wrucker@247sports.com Twitter: www.twitter.com/@wesrucker247 Facebook: www.facebook.com/wesrucker247
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18 months ago

Love it!
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18 months ago

great stuff
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18 months ago

I think I'll remember this one for a long time.
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18 months ago

What a great story amidst what has been a difficult season, so happy for the guy on Homecoming none the less. Go Big Orange
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This is the highlight of a tough season
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18 months ago

I have the picture in my mind of a Dukes of Hazard car ride thu campus, running red lights and stop signs. Going air born over hills trying to get to the stadium
Maybe, the best story I've read on this site. Like KR said, I'll remember this one for a long time
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18 months ago

This is one of the best (and most bizarre) stories I've ever heard in football period. I was hoping they gave him a game ball after the game ended, so it's good to hear he got some well-deserved recognition for his efforts yesterday.
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18 months ago

"Rocky" Brodus.
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18 months ago

jft said...
"Rocky" Brodus.

I was thinking more like Rudy myself...
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tntoak said...
I was thinking more like Rudy myself...

LOL, you're right, Rudy it is. My miss. I get by with a little help from my friends.
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18 months ago

Wes Rucker said...
http://tennessee.247sports.com/Article/Tennessee-Vols-football-A-tale-of-Brodus-buddies-and-burgers-47510
A seemingly innocuous Saturday in Knoxville churned out one of the wildest stories in Tennessee football history, and govols247 takes you inside the story of Derrick Brodus.

Great story, Wes. Really enjoyed reading this one.
Staff writer for govols247 — http://www.twitter.com/RyanCallahan247 — rcallahan@247sports.com
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18 months ago

Just edited the story by adding photos of Pendergrass — who is a world-class guy, by the way — and of Brodus from his soccer days at Alcoa.
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Not just a Tennessee Classic but he, as a walk-on, he is a true Tennessee Volunteer classic.
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Great point Bsginc, welcome to the board! +1.
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18 months ago

Just an incredible story. Awesome stuff. In a year when there haven't been many reasons to smile, this was great. I'd love to have a 'burger' with you guys some time.
I've had a few *cough* burgers with Ruck.
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18 months ago

Awesome Awesome Story!! Way to step up Brodus. Great article Wes.
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