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Connor Solsbee, former Smokey mascot and cancer survivor, graduates from UT with biomedical engineering degree
Connor Solsbee defies odds, conquering cancer and serving as the University of Tennessee's beloved Smokey. Discover his ...
The Falcons Wire11d
He told Tennessee stories without saying a word: What it's like to suit up as Smokey | Q&A
Connor Solsbee never imagined he would play Smokey. But after beating cancer, he enrolled at the University of Tennessee with ...
Sports Illustrated15d
Todd’s Take: What Could Possibly Be Wrong With An Indiana Bison Mascot?
Tennessee has Smokey, a dog ... Hoosiers' 1967 Rose Bowl season. The costume had no eye holes, so a cheerleader had to lead the mascot around. / Indiana University archives.
USA Today18d
University of Tennessee never exposed the man behind the mascot until now. Who is Smokey?
Students and fans rejected the costume, and it was quickly retired. The previous version came back. UT settled on the Smokey ...
Knoxville News Sentinel18d
University of Tennessee never exposed the man behind the mascot until now. Who is Smokey?
Students and fans rejected the costume, and it was quickly retired. The previous version came back. UT settled on the Smokey we know today in 1988. Since then, the Smokey mascot has won three ...