Meet University of Tennessee's newest four-legged recruit, Smokey XI

The University of Tennessee's beloved mascot family tree continues to grow with Smokey XI and his brother, Ernie. May 24, 2022-4pm.
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[@jona.scholt4362]

Not the biggest Tennessee or Georgia fan, but who doesn't love to see Smokey and UGA on the field facing each other (as if they know they're rivals!) Dogs are the best

[@bagel8383]

Not me

[@Litfilmz]

Facts even as a gator I love these dogs they’re both such good boys

[@coolsparkz47]

man even as a tennessee fan, i love Uga the bulldog

[@jeffreytaylor3031]

Smokey 10, congrats on your retirement! You are awesome. I'm sure your son will do you AND Vol fans proud!

[@jamesbowers7343]

Even though I’m a South Carolina fan ecstatic about the win last week, you can’t help but love smokey

[@stevejessee4603]

Alright now. Smokey is just so precious. I absolutely love it when he howls. He fires me up. So beautiful

[@dimitrikotsianas2852]

The best thing about the vols is this lovable hound!

[@lg6134]

I have Coonhounds myself and I love their bay (the official term for their howl), their floppy ears, and their big personalities! This warms my heart and I hope to be a Vol someday!

[@MooseMeus]

That's a good boy

[@perryfitzgerald8304]

As a Georgia fan, hes the best boy. I named my hound after him

[@spenfor1598]

Absolutely gorgeous dogs!!!!! Love love love Smokey!!! 🐾💙 Best mascot in the country!!!! Can't wait for 🏉 season!!!! Maybe see all three on the sideline!!!!! 🐾🐾💙💙💙. GO BIG ORANGE 🧡🍊🏉

[@congresssux9766]

Smokey is one of the cooler live dog mascots, but Osceola and renegade are the best mascot in the country, and you are dishonest to say otherwise. Replica war garb made by Seminole Indians, riding out on a beautiful Appaloosa, to plant a flaming spear midfield? A baying hound with vest beats that?

[@mahonrimurphy2139]

I have 2 blueticks. I love them. Good trail dogs!!

[@TreyM1609]

Smoky 11 brought the luck with him! GOOD DOGGIE!! They’re all bosses!

[@jbart5260]

They are all so cute. Love that breed

[@tylerbarrett5747]

Well Smokey x was there for the bama win what a last season for him

[@anniebananie7887]

I love that howl! 😆😆😆😆

[@stevejessee4603]

It healthy one doubt. Always raising cane there. Love that beautiful hound!!!!!

[@dabneyscholler8495]

He so cute! Please come to Columbia with your team so I can see your sweet face!

[@jeffreytaylor3031]

Smokey is a " Big Sweety!" Beautiful blood line. Go Vols!

[@stevejessee4603]

Love me some Smokey!!!!!!! Muh Dawg!!!!

[@brianklamer3328]

Had a Bluetick coon hound years ago, super friendly & docile dog with people and other pets. But Winchester's prey drive was strong and she would kill any critter that ever got on my property!

[@cliffsaxon5493]

SMOKEY IS THE BEST COLLEGE MASCOT PERIOD!!!!!!!

[@gregstaton128]

Gator Bait🐊

[@cliffsaxon5493]

@@gregstaton128 Florida's Gator Will Be Smokey's Supper!!!!!!!

[@nickgeorge7112]

Ralphie the Buffalo clears.

[@joestone7511]

Bevo is pretty cool too 🤘

[@Someonewhoecist]

I love my longhorns and bevo, but I agree Smokey is the best.

[@kvol1668]

Most adorable news coverage ever

[@mocat1]

Lol Omg. That howl. 😂😍

[@blackcitroenlove]

So sweet

[@loganwatson5905]

As a lifetime Vol fan and someone who grew up coon hunting with their grandpa, hearing a bluetick wailing just warms my heart. GBO 🍊

[@highlandergunn9240]

I'm a Alabama fan But that is a Handsome hound. Does he bite at opposing players, LOL 😂

[@algoreHasNoRythm]

He once got a gator,true story

[@TheHellreaper25]

Same here die hard fun but can't resist a cute pup

[@TheStupidSeal10-3-07]

@@algoreHasNoRythmWorks perfect for the agenda we got here.

[@Someonewhoecist]

He bit the kicker for Kentucky once

[@Fryinpansvols]

Awesome piece! All the Smokey’s have been GREAT! Lets get Smokey 10 a National Championship in his last season! GB🍊!

[@chriswhite5517]

That is so cool they keep the blood line going

[@volgrl78]

Gorgeous!!!!

[@jasonogle3697]

Awesome,go Vols!!!

[@webbess1]

It's nice to see that they haven't changed very much since the 50s! No silly, unhealthy exaggerations here.

[@andrewshaver5800]

Gorgeous.

[@DesGardius-me7gf]

He reminds me of the dog from Duck Hunt.

[@SRone45]

Coonhounds are great dogs. Grew up with them.

[@NoName-ym3wd]

Smokey 10 is seeing over a helluva team this year... coming from a Gator fan... im rooting for Tenneessee today over Georgia. Hope yalls train keeps rolling

[@hib2159]

so cute

[@GhostKyng]

I love Smokey and UT Vols. I have an Pocket Bully i named Vols. He’s orange and i actually bought him in Knoxville.

[@GetSoberWithMe]

U know those dogs get treated like royalty

[@CarsonDugger1997]

Go vols!

[@jonnygranville281]

Good Boy!!!

[@joebird1400]

Love me some bluetic.

[@oreopuppydawg1564]

A new 5 star recruit!

[@jameshenschen3647]

I'll buy that chewed coffee table haha it would be my prized possession!

[@thomasmint1761]

That whiny voice goes well with Smokey’s baying.

[@terryadams6254]

Great video

[@sherrywindle9864]

Where can I find the video about Smokey XI shown during the Vols football games?

[@Donkey_Balls]

To cool

[@jrtimberland7402]

Royalty .........

[@pastel_pink]

Dog go oooo

[@sherrywindle9864]

Where can I find Smokey XI shown as a pup coming home with man

[@ronaldgavlick732]

Does he go to classes like REVEILLE at T& M, students like it cause if He goes to barking they dismiss class

[@Sammiejomitchell]

I’m curious what a pup of a smoky would cost. Any ideas?

[@kevinmcfarland4322]

The website says there is a $250 deposit just to get on the list. And then it is first come first serve after they have had their pick of the litter for smoky. Not sure how much the dog itself is

[@scottieb6442]

@@kevinmcfarland4322 probably 1200

[@The.Original.Potatocakes]

I wonder if our dogs know Smokey is a celebrity.

[@beantaz3862]

Does he like mustard?

[@elijahpbender]

Mustard, golf balls, and the tears of our rivals

[@AzeraV]

Can he howl on command?

[@BILLYBOBB3080]

Did the reporter swallow a frog?

[@xrigtrk]

GBO 🏈🍊🍊🍊Smokey X l

[@gregpalmer3831]

Tens health is not good.

[@MLFProp]

As a TN graduate and fan, I love Smokey, but I have to say that I don't like that choker chain with the spikes when he's on the sideline. Just saying.

[@TheHellreaper25]

Choker collars are perfectly fine they smooth the spikes don't hurt a bit plus with a high energy breed like this it's a good training tool at an early age

[@tdvols]

I love Smokey!!!

[@peteschultz9028]

So smokey's real name is Bernie? This is something you want to keep to yourself. Why would you say that on the Knoxville news?

[@johndeere8594]

Imagine how much it would cost to purchase one of his brothers or sisters out of that litter.

[@bigal25938]

Not many coonhounds as worthless as a blue tick for coon hunting. I have had several and have hunted with a lot. Think I have seen 2 blue ticks in my life that were good coonhounds.

[@kevinglennN]

Hound dog has nothing to do with Volunteers

[@dewaynestandridge]

Tusk is better

[@dvn7064]

BOOOOOOOO

[@marlinbig401]

Screw that Al Sharpton , what to be !

[@gregstaton128]

GATOR BAIT

[@stevenaltheide2321]

Terrible curse to put on a dog.

[@justinp5661]

That dog will live a better life than us both.

[@thebigmaddog2005]

@@justinp5661 That's the truth lol.

[@elijahpbender]

Someone's salty that that dog is more relevant than them

[@DCdrumz59]

SMOKEY!!!!! GO VOLS!!!

[@THE_flushingtoilet]

Awww he’s cute 😊