John Henderson- from Nashville to the NFL

Photo courtesy of the Jacksonville Jaguars

John Henderson is an NFL star who grew up in Nashville. He's a nice guy- except when he gets on the field, when he has to be that brutal defensive lineman that offenses fear. He attended Pearl-Cohn and UT.

Nashville's Dobbins with the Dolphins

Nashville native Tim Dobbins has achieved remarkable success as a pro athlete. He is now in his fifth year in the NFL. After several years with the Chargers, he is currently vying for a starting spot with the Dolphins.

Dobbins attended Glencliff High and then junior college for two years before starring at Iowa State. He was All Big 12 at State.

Dobbins with the Chargers

Dobbins has made Nashville very proud.

More to come about Tim and his outstanding career.

Over 2,000 Fans See Titans First Practice

Fans turned out in droves in the heat to see the Titans suit up for the first time this season. Some pics:

CJ after a run during drills with the QB's

Sen'Derrick Marks and Jovan Haye with Coach Washburn

First Picture of VY and CJ

This picture is believed to be the first media picture
this season of VY handing off to CJ. It was taken
just after VY entered the drill and before present media
arrived to this far part of the three practice fields.

Mack Brown: Leadership Runs in the Family

Brown and a serviceman (used by permission)

“It’s in our blood.”

            That’s Mack Brown’s description of how coaching and leadership is part of the Brown families' heritage. And his older brother Watson says the same thing.

The heritage is also in education.

            “Everyone in our family was in the school business,” said Mack between photo shoots in Austin, just days before the start of preseason practice. “All the male role models in our family were people who believed in education, were principals and coaches.”

            Their grandfather, Eddie Watson, was a head coach and principal at Cookeville Central High School. At that time, he was the winningest high school football coach in Tennessee.

            Their father, Melvin, was a head coach, principal and superintendent.

            Their parents ran a disciplined, strict home and made sure their children worked hard, did well in school and developed character. Those same traits are prominent in the Brown brothers’ coaching styles today. They have a younger brother Mel as well. Their cousin Mel Brown, now principal at Mt. Juliet High School, is one of the winningest high school baseball coaches in Tennessee history. He built McGavock into a powerhouse program and then coached at Lipscomb.

            Both Watson and Mack attended Vanderbilt and played football there. Mack also played at Florida State.

            “Watson went to Vanderbilt to be a sportswriter,” said Mack. “And I went to Vanderbilt to be an attorney. But then our paths changed.”

“Our grandmother tried to get us to do something other than coaching. But it’s in our blood. Watching our grandfather and father had a big impression on us. Our grandfather was a strong coach.”

Bob Neyland's Son Recovering from Flood

Bob Neyland at the 44th Annual UT Picnic

Bob Neyland, the son of legendary Tennessee football coach and U.S. Army General Bob Neyland, lives right here in Nashville. He was at the Vols All-Sports picnic yesterday.

His home and belongings were severely damaged in the flood, and he is living now with friends in the Bellevue area.

Please help him and other victims out if you can. Thank you!

He certainly looks a lot like his father. Gen. Neyland built Tennessee football into the powerhouse program it was in the 20th Century. He is a member of the College Football Hall of Fame.

This coming season, UT will unveil a statue of Neyland at the stadium. It has cost $350,000 to make. The sculptor is the same one who does the statues for the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio.

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