Social media reaction for Tennessee football to wear Summitt Blue, honoring Pat Summitt
Kickoff is slated for noon EDT and SEC Network will televise the in-state homecoming matchup.
Tennessee enters its Week 8 homecoming contest following a 52-49 win against Alabama.
PHOTOS: Lady Vols soccer debuts Summitt Blue uniforms
Tennessee announced Thursday the Vols will wear white helmets, orange jerseys, orange pants against UT Martin.
The Vols will also celebrate the 50-year anniversary of Title IX on campus during Saturday’s contest. Tennessee players will wear Summitt Blue arm bands and other accessories during the game. UT Martin is the alma mater of legendary Lady Vols’ basketball head coach Pat Summitt.
In conjunction with the 50th anniversary of Title IX, University of Tennessee athletics’ updated its brand standards and renamed the blue accent color historically associated with the Lady Vols to Summitt Blue.
Four teams (soccer, volleyball, women’s basketball, softball) will debut Summitt Blue uniforms during the 2022-23 academic year, part of the Summitt Legacy series.
Below is social media reaction following Tennessee’s announcement that the Vols will wear Summitt Blue accessories against UT Martin.
𝐇𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐓𝐡𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐬
⚪️🟠🔹🟠 #GBO 🍊#DICKSHouseofSportKNX pic.twitter.com/yCCxNW3qKE
— Tennessee Football (@Vol_Football) October 20, 2022
The details 👌#DICKSHouseofSportKNX pic.twitter.com/ErLaA19B8G
— Tennessee Football (@Vol_Football) October 21, 2022
This is the 2nd time in @Vol_Football history that The Vols have worn the orange wave uniform with accessories/gear honoring a good cause. In 2013 vs. South Carolina, the Vols wore pink BCA gear. pic.twitter.com/JQlze58ISs
— Chad Fields (Vols Uniform Boy) (@CfieldsVFL) October 21, 2022
Love the powder blue being incorporated for the homecoming game this weekend. As a tribute to Pat Summitt and Title IX.
I know some of y’all disagree…and it’s ok to be wrong.
— Travis Cabage (@Travis_Cabage) October 21, 2022
ORANGE WAVE. SUMMITT BLUE GEAR!#VolsUniformTracker is ready for Homecoming! https://t.co/ubzBgy5who pic.twitter.com/39a9MPN56Y
— Chad Fields (Vols Uniform Boy) (@CfieldsVFL) October 20, 2022
The University of Tennessee has always been a trailblazer for women in athletics. Having powerful and talented leaders on staff every day is a privilege for our organization. #GBO 🍊 pic.twitter.com/6FJqTNJGZ6
— Tennessee Football (@Vol_Football) October 21, 2022
Something about Them Orange Britches! #GBO 🍊 https://t.co/5xpPUAOe3U
— Trey Smith (@treysmith) October 20, 2022
— Jake Breske (@CoachBreske) October 21, 2022
Josh Heupel said on Monday that this weekend will be a celebration of Pat Summitt’s legacy. The uniforms for Saturday’s game have a splash of #LadyVols blue. #Vols https://t.co/hRcvIRrSqg
— Reece Van Haaften (@Reece_VH) October 20, 2022
Summitt blue accents — the only right combo when facing UT Martin (Pat Summitt’s alma mater for anyone who doesn’t know) and celebrating UT’s work in Title IX.
Plus it doesn’t look half bad, either. 🔥 https://t.co/ngTwKLRV5a
— Jake Nichols (@jnichols_2121) October 21, 2022
YES
Love the all orange AND the Summitt Blue accessories https://t.co/0pVcbLpcS9
— Nathanael Rutherford (@Mr_Rutherford) October 21, 2022
Tennessee football to wear Summitt Blue accessories against UT Martin. https://t.co/cuSbszbSPC
— Vols Wire (@VolsWire) October 20, 2022
The (Pat) Summitt Blue accessories as a nod to the 50-year anniversary of IX are a nice touch. https://t.co/obyq33iQ8n
— Wes Rucker (@wesrucker247) October 20, 2022
I appreciate all of the men who are in full support of Title IX, Pat Summitt and the Lady Vols 🧡💙.
— Julia Dugan (@juju_Dugan18) October 21, 2022
#PatSummitt Blue 🧡💙💜 https://t.co/ll03qBBgwf
— Maria M. Cornelius (@mmcornelius) October 20, 2022
This means so much. One the beautiful things about Tennessee is the love for the women in sports. Pat Summitt paved the way for THOUSANDS of women. Not just at Tennessee but for any young girl who wanted to compete at the college level. 🧡💙🤍. https://t.co/3tfwNOEyLe
— Julia Dugan (@juju_Dugan18) October 21, 2022
Josh Heupel opened up his press conference saying it's a unique weekend because "This is a celebration of Title IX and obviously Pat Summitt and her legacy in sports and her legacy here." #Vols pic.twitter.com/VCu5bcZD93
— Reece Van Haaften (@Reece_VH) October 17, 2022
A great team honoring an all time great in Pat Summitt, love seeing it! https://t.co/huEwaI8yIw
— Jacob (@CaddilLackey) October 20, 2022
PHOTOS: Pat Summitt through the years https://t.co/xPjgFH3ufh
— Vols Wire (@VolsWire) October 21, 2022
