Not only did Connor Solsbee receive his degree, but he also had a special secret: He served as UT's mascot Smokey for three and a half years. Solbee beat cancer at 16 years old.

Tennessee has Smokey, a dog, for a team called the Volunteers. The Alabama Crimson Tide have an elephant. The Miami Hurricanes have an ibis.

The history of Smokey the Dog as University of Tennessee's mascot Solsbee is one of many former students who have played the iconic hound, and he won't be the last.

The history of Smokey the Dog as University of Tennessee's mascot Solsbee is one of many former students who have played the iconic hound, and he won't be the last.

Solsbee was diagnosed at 16 with Burkitt lymphoma, a rare and aggressive type of non-Hodgkin lymphoma blood cancer that targets immune cells that fight infections. He was treated at East Tennessee ...

The history of Smokey the Dog as University of Tennessee's mascot Solsbee is one of many former students who have played the iconic hound, and he won't be the last. It started decades ago with a ...

There’s Smokey, the bluetick coonhound that’s on the sideline during game days and leads the team out on the field. A live dog version of Smokey has been used since 1953.

Smokey, the University of Tennessee's mascot, is a Bluetick Coonhound. The university adopted this breed as its live mascot in 1953 through a contest, and it has since become a cherished symbol of ...

Tennessee’s mascot, Smokey makes its debate as the first Top 25 Ranking Bobblehead Series. Being a fan favorite made it an easy choice for him to headline this new series of bobbleheads.