... cigars into the equipment going to the Tennessee game. They were only seen if the Tide won the game.

"Coach Bryant brought the cigar tradition with him when he came to Alabama," said Goosetree years ago. "I'd have them packed away, but it was coach Bryant who would give them out. I don't recall anybody ever turning one down."

It was the only game that had such a tradition. It was then, and is now, against NCAA rules that govern gifts and also violates the tobacco rule.

Bryant didn't care about the rules, and neither did Fulmer, who revived it for the Volunteers in the 90s. Last year, John Parker Wilson refused comment over the cigar question.

Though Tennessee showed some signs of life in beating Georgia in their last ...

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