Former UT Vols congratulate Tennessee for ending SEC losing streak (99 weeks, 693 days)
Tennessee's SEC losing streak has ended.
The Vols defeated No. 21 Auburn 30-24 on Saturday in Auburn, Ala., to snap a school-record 11-game losing streak in the SEC.
It covered 99 weeks, or 693 days.
The Vols (3-3, 1-2 SEC) last won an SEC game on Nov. 19, 2016, a 63-37 win over Missouri at Neyland Stadium.
The Vols were 0-8 in the SEC last season.
UT also ended a 15-game losing streak to SEC West opponents dating back to the 2010 season.
There hasn't been a lot of chatter on social media from former Tennessee athletes after games this season, even after wins over East Tennessee State and UTEP.
However, Saturday's signature win for first-year coach Jeremy Pruitt was an awakening this season on social media for many VFLs.
Here's a Twitter sample from former football players Albert Haynesworth, Josh Dobbs, Kahlil McKenzie, Ramon Foster, Leonard Little, Jacques McClendon and Donte Stallworth, plus former basketball players Candace Parker, Cameron Tatum and Cierra Burdick.
ADAMS:Underdog UT Vols football plays like favorites vs Auburn in possibly season-changing win
RECAP:How UT Vols beat Auburn 30-24 to end SEC losing streak
GRADES:Grading the Vols: Tennessee passes easily at Auburn behind Jarrett Guarantano, turnovers
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