Johnny Majors tributes: Tennessee-Pittsburgh pregame social media buzz
Tennessee (1-0) will play at No. 14 Pittsburgh (1-0) Saturday in Week 2.
The Vols opened its 2022 season Sept. 1, defeating Ball State (0-1), 59-10, at Neyland Stadium. The contest kicked off Josh Heupel’s second season as Tennessee’s head coach.
Pittsburgh enters Saturday’s contest following a 38-31 victory against West Virginia (0-1) at Acrisure Stadium.
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Saturday’s matchup between the Vols and Panthers is the second Johnny Majors Classic.
Ahead of Saturday’s game, Vols Wire looks at pregame social media buzz. Pregame social media buzz is listed below with tributes for Majors.
Good morning Vol Nation…
We play ball today.#GBO pic.twitter.com/nJM6qbhzAb
— Tennessee Football (@Vol_Football) September 10, 2022
by the sound of it, #VolNation has arrived in Pittsburgh pic.twitter.com/4wqKdMQVoe
— Tennessee Athletics (@Vol_Sports) September 10, 2022
UT HC Josh Heupel doesn't think the #Vols have to do anything extraordinary to beat #Pitt, they just have to do the ordinary things at a high level.@Vol_Football @Pitt_FB pic.twitter.com/40AUE9pQ2j
— Tim Owens (@TimOwensTV) September 10, 2022
#Pitt is the only #ACC team Tennessee has never beaten. They'll look to change that tomorrow at 3:30pm on #WATE @6News @Vol_Football @Pitt_FB pic.twitter.com/YMmnTpvjEg
— Tim Owens (@TimOwensTV) September 10, 2022
The Johnny Majors Classic ✨
"He made us all better people."
Thank You, Coach Majors.#H2P » #WeNotMe pic.twitter.com/zzosUZJF9o
— Pitt Football (@Pitt_FB) September 9, 2022
With pride and enthusiasm…
Beat Tennessee.#H2P » #WeNotMe pic.twitter.com/SVYEd1CxvE
— Pitt Football (@Pitt_FB) September 9, 2022
This flight heading to Pittsburgh is packed with VOLS!!!! I hope the Steel City is ready for this invasion!!! VOL NATION on the way!!! #GoVols #BeatPitt
— Ron Slay (@TheRonSlay) September 10, 2022
Damn we deep in Pittsburg this weekend make sure y’all show up & show out 2morrow paint the city🍊!! #GBO
— Juice Davis (@jabaridavis_VFL) September 9, 2022
Major Moments ✨ A Pitt Man
A Tennessee graduate and legend.
But also a proud Panther who will forever hold a very special place in Pitt history.
With pride and enthusiasm, we honor and remember Coach Johnny Majors.#H2P » #WeNotMe pic.twitter.com/QlpD86LnTB
— Pitt Football (@Pitt_FB) September 9, 2022
NOW: Bust of legendary @Pitt_FB head coach Johnny Majors unveiled today at @AcrisureStadium #H2P #WTAE 📷: @nvereb pic.twitter.com/R63P0hvOPb
— Andrew Stockey (@astockeyWTAE) September 9, 2022
As we enter the second year of the Johnny Majors Classic honoring a @Vol_Football and Pitt legend, a look back at this gem of historical footage from @isaacfowler a year ago. pic.twitter.com/2jt54MFCh2
— Bill Martin (@Bill_Martin) September 6, 2022
“Yahoo! We got a tailback!”
—Johnny Majors after watching Tony Dorsett play in the @Big33Classic. #H2P pic.twitter.com/P8aUtH6zsp
— EJ Borghetti (@PittBorghetti) September 7, 2022
"I've had this team four years. I've watched them grow up. There were times when I had to lock the door and throw away the key, but not now. They're men now.”
—Johnny Majors prior to the 1977 Sugar Bowl pic.twitter.com/qyog8XzDJF
— EJ Borghetti (@PittBorghetti) September 6, 2022
The Johnny Majors Classic: Edition #️⃣2️⃣ coming Saturday!
Get your exclusive gear: https://t.co/FHehk1PO4w👕👔#H2P pic.twitter.com/CAXESBBrjA
— Pitt Panthers (@Pitt_ATHLETICS) September 8, 2022
Another opportunity today@Pitt_FB #H2P pic.twitter.com/NRRl5iblBL
— Louis Riddick (@LRiddickESPN) September 10, 2022
A Big Orange moon hangs over Pittsburgh on the eve of the Johnny Majors Classic pic.twitter.com/R6ec4v7eme
— Zack Rickens (@ZackRickensTV) September 10, 2022
That game day feeling is in the air! 😌🏈
Who’s ready for the Johnny Majors Classic tomorrow? 💙💛 #H2P pic.twitter.com/5GUIPJBh1n
— Pitt Band (@PittBand) September 9, 2022
Pitt O line coach Dave Borbely, on his days as a Johnny Majors assistant pic.twitter.com/7bTefmTos2
— Jerry DiPaola (@JDiPaola_Trib) September 9, 2022
The Tennessee Vols face their first Power Five opponent – the Pittsburgh Panthers. This will be the first SEC team the defending ACC Champs have hosted in Acrisure Stadium in the Johnny Majors Classic in honor of the legendary coach (Pitt) and player and coach (Tennessee). pic.twitter.com/zZbcM9GBB4
— TicketSmarter Birmingham Bowl (@Birmingham_Bowl) September 9, 2022
Johnny Majors changed everything for a Pitt program which was on "death's door" in the early 1970s.
His impact is still felt today from each of Pitt and Tennessee's programs.
My kickoff feature ahead of tomorrow's renewal of the Johnny Majors Classic: https://t.co/tifpbHP2gs
— Corey Crisan (@cdcrisan) September 9, 2022
The Johnny Majors Classic is THIS SATURDAY!
We have LIMITED EDITION Johnny Majors Classic @Nike tees are for sale at @ThePittShop and online! Pick yours up before the game this Saturday and show 'em who you are rooting for!#GoPanthers #HailToPitt pic.twitter.com/eQUMo5T5Hq
— The Pitt Shop (@ThePittShop) September 9, 2022
Up next ➡️ 𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝙅𝙤𝙝𝙣𝙣𝙮 𝙈𝙖𝙟𝙤𝙧𝙨 𝘾𝙡𝙖𝙨𝙨𝙞𝙘#GBO 🍊 pic.twitter.com/O7cE0c6v58
— Tennessee Football (@Vol_Football) September 8, 2022
The Johnny Majors Classic: Edition #️⃣2️⃣ coming Saturday!
Get your exclusive gear: https://t.co/FHehk1PO4w👕👔#H2P pic.twitter.com/CAXESBBrjA
— Pitt Panthers (@Pitt_ATHLETICS) September 8, 2022
A look back at the first Johnny Majors Classic. https://t.co/zMiVAlXkQf
— Vols Wire (@VolsWire) September 8, 2022
Anxious for the Johnny Majors Classic. I used to run the steps at old #Pitt stadium prior to lifting weights at Trees Hall. I still recall Coach Majors waving me over to him. He placed his hand on my shoulder & said “Keep that work ethic going son”. A great man. #H2P 🟡🔵 pic.twitter.com/svJk4sv5w6
— Harry G. Psaros (@PittGuru) September 8, 2022
Johnny Majors' Impact Still Resonates With Dave Borbely Decades Later https://t.co/wV2gFcDr4m via @pghsportsnow pic.twitter.com/Jf3pVRehR8
— mike vukovcan (@mvukovcan) September 8, 2022
Lots of 🍊 on my flight to Pittsburgh this morning. Tony Vitello was incognito for the 5 a.m. departure 🥸
— Zack Rickens (@ZackRickensTV) September 9, 2022
Waffle House Index: Vols by 90 🍊
(h/t @DragonflyJonez) pic.twitter.com/rgMxgZmm7g
— SEC Network (@SECNetwork) September 9, 2022
GAMEDAY » Johnny Majors Classic
presented by @Huntington_Bank#17 Pitt Panthers 🆚 #24 Tennessee
⏰ 3:30 p.m.
🏟️ @AcrisureStadium
📺 @ABCNetwork
🔊 @937theFan
🎟️ https://t.co/A82BVaEZga
✍️ https://t.co/sBdilPa9b8
#H2P » #WeNotMe pic.twitter.com/lbKuiIuK8q— Pitt Football (@Pitt_FB) September 10, 2022
Coach Majors said, “Nothing great was ever achieved without pride and enthusiasm!” Let’s Bring It today @Pitt_FB and @ThePantherPitt! Love seeing @Pitt_ATHLETICS fans wearing the gear with pride! #H2P pic.twitter.com/b8warROJgh
— Heather Lyke (@Pitt_LykeAD) September 10, 2022
One of my favorite memories is walking with Coach Majors during a Letterman Vol Walk. Fans loved seeing him back at Neyland Stadium. pic.twitter.com/mCWaZoOGpS
— John Ewart (@vols26) September 8, 2022
The Johnny Majors Classic ✨
We are excited to honor the legendary Tennessee player and Pitt head coach this Saturday and welcome the Majors family back to the city of Pittsburgh.#H2P » #WeNotMe pic.twitter.com/pQIRp4kAB3
— Pitt Football (@Pitt_FB) September 7, 2022
The story behind the Pitt script! A cool piece of @Pitt_ATHLETICS and University history, thanks to Coach Johnny Majors. https://t.co/gRPQhfXAvG
— University of Pittsburgh (@PittTweet) September 8, 2022
A true Tennessee legend and icon. #GBO pic.twitter.com/ZGpUb3NPBM
— Tennessee Football (@Vol_Football) September 7, 2022
Gamedays were intense…and fun! Coach Majors is missed. pic.twitter.com/2xTYYLsKRs
— David Grim (@davidgrim14) September 6, 2022
I’d go with the one from last year. Planning to wear the same 76 National Champs hat I wore at the game last year to honor Coach Majors. pic.twitter.com/Zbh1o61zPE
— Ryan D. Smith (@RyanDSmith75) September 8, 2022
I met Coach Majors after an O & W Game when I was around 12. He and I walked on the turf across midfield and I got his autograph. That was awesome!
He was the original “Johnny Football.” #GBO #GoVols 🍊🏈 https://t.co/uxrUKBW5Jj
— Tony Duncan (@tonydlaw) September 7, 2022
It was always great talking football with Johnny Majors. Recently Coach Majors discussed his football career from his high school playing days until retiring from coaching. In his own words, here is the life of Johnny Majors. https://t.co/4h3yDmIewi
— Dan Harralson (@danharralson) June 3, 2020
PHOTOS: Johnny Majors through the years https://t.co/KoW59lvIyk
— Vols Wire (@VolsWire) September 10, 2022
Memorable Johnny Majors quotes on his tenure as Pittsburgh's head coach. https://t.co/10pomDCRga
— Dan Harralson (@danharralson) September 6, 2021
