Spring practice for the Tennessee football team culminates tomorrow with

the annual Orange and White Game at Neyland Stadium. The first chance to

get a look at the 1998 edition of the Vols will begin at 7 p.m. when,

unlike in years past, the first-team offense will face the first-team

defense.

“We’re looking for the first half of the Orange and White Game being a

game-type scrimmage,” said Tennessee head coach Phillip Fulmer. “The first

half will provide us an important game-type situation. With the spring

football limits, every scrimmage opportunity is valuable.”

According to Fulmer, it will be beneficial to have a competitive game. The

Orange and White Game used to pit first and second teamers against

reserves, or “the best versus the rest.”

“It’s going to be important for Tee Martin and for the offensive line to

play in a game-like atmosphere, with a good crowd. Also, it’s good for the

secondary because they get to go one-on-one versus some good people.”

Martin, who will be a junior next season, will lead the Orange team’s

offense. Joining him will be Freshman All-American tailback Jamal Lewis;

wide receivers Peerless Price and David Martin; fullback Shawn Bryson;

linemen Cosey Coleman, Jarvis Reado, Josh Tucker, Diron Robinson and

Mercedes Hamilton; and tight end Eric Diogu.

Offensive coordinator David Cutcliffe will be at the helm of the Orange

team.

The first-team defense, led by senior-to-be linebacker Al Wilson,

highlights the White team’s lineup. Lining up alongside Wilson will be

fellow linebackers Raynoch Thompson and Jerrod Hayden; linemen Roger

Alexander (a junior college transfer), Darwin Walker, Fred Weary and Corey

Terry; and defensive backs Dwayne Goodrich, Andre Lott, Fred White and Deon

Grant.

The White team will be coached by defensive coordinator John Chavis, whose

offense will be led by quarterbacks Joey Matthews and Burney Veazey.

At 5 p.m., fans will have a chance to meet their favorite Vol players and

get their autographs for about an hour. The gates to the stadium will open

at 4:45 p.m.

The game will also be preceded by several other activities, including the

second installment of a three-game Southeastern Conference series between

Tennessee and Arkansas at 3 p.m. at Lindsey Nelson Stadium.

And at halftime, Tennessee will honor former quarterback Peyton Manning.

Manning’s jersey will be retired and the first Peyton Manning Scholarship

Award winner will be recognized.

Tickets for the Orange and White Game will be on sale at Gate 21 at Neyland

Stadium beginning at 1 p.m. The Thompson-Boling Arena Ticket Office will be

open beginning at 10 a.m. Tickets will also be on sale today at the

Thompson-Boling from 8:30 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. Game tickets are $3 each, $1

for youth and $6 for families.

UT students will be admitted free upon showing their school ID. Seating

will be in the lower deck only.