ON OCT. 18, the Monday before the storied Alabama-Tennessee rivalry was renewed for the 104th time, former Vols quarterback Jeff Francis was making his weekly appearance on a Knoxville radio show when Eli Gold called in. The play-by-play voice of the Crimson Tide Sports Network, Gold helped preview the game, eventually turning his attention to the defense and pass-rusher Will Anderson Jr.
To underscore Anderson's ability, Gold rattled off some of his statistics through seven games, namely his league-leading 15 tackles for loss and seven sacks.
"Wait a minute," Francis interjected.