Tennessee debuted Summitt Blue accessories against UT Martin, former Lady Vols’ women’s basketball head coach Pat Summitt’s alma mater.
In conjunction with the 50th anniversary of Title IX, University of Tennessee athletics updated its brand standards and renamed the blue accent color historically associated with the Lady Vols to Summitt Blue.
“Great football game, great opportunity to celebrate homecoming,” second-year Tennessee head coach Josh Heupel said after the game. “We welcomed back so many former students and a ton of VFLs for us, as well.
“At the same time, we had a great opportunity to celebrate the history of Title IX, and as much as anything, Coach Pat Summitt’s legacy here at the University of Tennessee and everything she did for Tennessee and women’s athletics in general.”
PHOTOS: Tennessee football debuts Summitt Blue
Heupel’s additional recap of the Vols’ win versus UT Martin is listed below from a transcript provided by the University of Tennessee.