Neyland Stadium

Neyland Stadium, one of the largest stadiums in North America, is named for General Robert Neyland (1892-1962), the football coach who in his 21 seasons at U.T. led the Vols through nine undefeated seasons and brought them a National Championship in 1951. He was known both for his rigorous practice sessions, most of which took place on a dirt field here beside the river, and for his football theories or "maxims": There are more ways to score on defense than on offense; A quitter never wins and a winner never quits; Never stop till the referee's whistle blows; One good blocker is worth three ball-carrying stars; A team that won't be beat can't be beat; The team that makes the fewest mistakes wins; Go out to fight and keep it up all afternoon; Football is a battle; Let none escape; Eleven men in every play.

Knoxville, Tennessee · United States