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| | KnoxNews: End Zone (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12) |
 | | Atkins is the third former Vol to have his number retired this season, following former defensive lineman Reggie White and NFL quarterback Peyton Manning. |
 | | Atkins, Manning (16) and White (92) were the first to have their numbers retired since Bill Nowling (32), Rudy Klarer (49), Willis Tucker (61) and Clyde "Ig" Fuson (62). |
 | | Atkins was joined at midfield during the ceremony by UT president John Petersen, athletic director Mike Hamilton, head coach Phillip Fulmer, UT's 2005 captains, former UT tailback Pat Shires, former UT fullback Andy Kozar, and Gus Manning, who has worked with UT's athletic department for 54 years. |
| www.knoxnews.com /kns/gvx_end_zone/article/0,1406,KNS_18660_4252859,00.html (525 words) |
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