By Associated Press
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. - Relief replaced misery on Rocky Top. Nine months ago, Tennessee coach Phillip Fulmer was grim as he answered questions about a 5-6 finish, his first losing season and a bowl-less holiday for his Volunteers. He may have been one of the most relieved - but least surprised - among the 106,009 people in Neyland Stadium who watched the 23rd-ranked Vols’ 35-18 win over No. 9 California yesterday. “We expected to win this ball game and be Tennessee,” Fulmer said. Erik Ainge threw four passes for touchdowns, showing big improvement from a year ago. Robert Meachem caught two of the touchdowns, including an 80-yarder at the start of the third quarter that created a frenzy among the orange-clad fans.
“We’ve never seen anything like that. That’s a pretty impressive atmosphere, there’s no doubt about it,” Cal coach Jeff Tedford said. “The environment they create gives Tennessee a real home field advantage.”
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