Vols Jersey Countdown #73
PLAYER SPOTLIGHT
Will Ofenheusle
Offensive Line (1999-2002)
WHY I WORE THE NUMBER
Lee North
Offensive Line (1978-81)
WHY I WORE THE NUMBER
Charles Rader
Offensive Line (1954-56)
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June 19, 2012
#73
PLAYER SPOTLIGHTWill Ofenheusle
Offensive Line (1999-2002)
Will Ofenheusle was a mainstay on the offensive line during his four seasons on Rocky Top. The 2002 All-SEC first team selection played in every game of his collegiate career (50) for the Vols from 1999-2002, starting 31. A team captain in 2002, Ofenheusle also earned Third-team All-America honors by the Associated Press as a senior. He started every game his last two seasons at UT."
WHY I WORE THE NUMBERLee North
Offensive Line (1978-81)
"Number 73 was my number in High School so when I came to UT, I asked for it. The number 73 was a lucky number for me. I felt that after wearing 73 for four years in High School and four years at UT, it was my number and she became a part of me. Today, people will come up to me and remember my jersey number. That is a special feeling to receive from the great fans of UT."
WHY I WORE THE NUMBERCharles Rader
Offensive Line (1954-56)
"I wore number 73 because it was assigned to me as an offensive tackle/defensive guard when I made the varsity squad. As chemistry major, I had to acquire a working knowledge of the German language. This became quite useful during our games, since offensive blocking assignments often changed with the specific defense used against us and our opponents most likely did not know German. I taught the guard and end beside me enough German to enable quick communication just before the ball snap of a play. This markedly diminished the chance of a mental error which could easily ruin a play, since we knew for sure what each other would be doing against the defense we were facing. The dividend of this was quite rewarding."
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