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Posted on 9/22/16 at 9:11 pm
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They aren't trumpeted like touchdowns on Rocky Top, but the stories about Dobbs donating his time can be pieced together through a trickle of posts and pictures on social media.
One day, he's spending time with A.J. Cucksey, a Knoxville boy who has inoperable brain cancer; the next, he's speaking to a group of kids at the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Tennessee Valley. It's all part of a regular routine that Dobbs relishes.
Tennessee quarterback Joshua Dobbs is known for community service. That doesn’t stop during the holidays. The junior visited A.J. Cucksey on Christmas Day
That other family that stood outside the Neyland Stadium locker room following the spring game—the Streets of Johnson City—found out firsthand just how much of a difference a few minutes of the star quarterback's time could make.
Cade Street is an 11-year-old with alopecia, "a type of hair loss that occurs when your immune system mistakenly attacks hair follicles, which is where hair growth begins," according to WebMD. It's a condition that also affects Dobbs.
Cade loved Dobbs even before his own hair fell out at the age of nine, but when he found out the UT quarterback had the same disorder, he wanted to talk to his idol even more. So he waited patiently to meet Dobbs and get his autograph after the spring game.
When he was unable to do so, he was heartbroken.
Then, Cade noticed sophomore offensive lineman Jack Jones, flagged him down and started a conversation. Moments later, he'd written his name and contact information on a piece of paper for Jones to pass to Dobbs.
When offensive coordinator Mike DeBord emerged from the locker room, Cade did so again.
"He wrote his name down twice," Cade's mother Danielle said. "He was determined to meet Josh."
A week later, Dobbs rectified the missed opportunity by sending Cade an autographed picture. Two days after that, Dobbs called and spoke to him for 10 minutes.
"Cade's mouth was open the whole time," Danielle Street said.
The Street Family
When Dobbs traveled with several Vols teammates in early June to Dobyns-Bennett High in Kingsport to participate in a youth summit for middle and high school students, he arranged to meet with the Streets.
"I was speechless when I talked to him on the phone," Cade said. "I couldn't hardly talk to him at all when I met him. Just him being who he is builds my confidence up, even though I don't have hair."
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One day, he's spending time with A.J. Cucksey, a Knoxville boy who has inoperable brain cancer; the next, he's speaking to a group of kids at the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Tennessee Valley. It's all part of a regular routine that Dobbs relishes.
Tennessee quarterback Joshua Dobbs is known for community service. That doesn’t stop during the holidays. The junior visited A.J. Cucksey on Christmas Day
That other family that stood outside the Neyland Stadium locker room following the spring game—the Streets of Johnson City—found out firsthand just how much of a difference a few minutes of the star quarterback's time could make.
Cade Street is an 11-year-old with alopecia, "a type of hair loss that occurs when your immune system mistakenly attacks hair follicles, which is where hair growth begins," according to WebMD. It's a condition that also affects Dobbs.
Cade loved Dobbs even before his own hair fell out at the age of nine, but when he found out the UT quarterback had the same disorder, he wanted to talk to his idol even more. So he waited patiently to meet Dobbs and get his autograph after the spring game.
When he was unable to do so, he was heartbroken.
Then, Cade noticed sophomore offensive lineman Jack Jones, flagged him down and started a conversation. Moments later, he'd written his name and contact information on a piece of paper for Jones to pass to Dobbs.
When offensive coordinator Mike DeBord emerged from the locker room, Cade did so again.
"He wrote his name down twice," Cade's mother Danielle said. "He was determined to meet Josh."
A week later, Dobbs rectified the missed opportunity by sending Cade an autographed picture. Two days after that, Dobbs called and spoke to him for 10 minutes.
"Cade's mouth was open the whole time," Danielle Street said.
The Street Family
When Dobbs traveled with several Vols teammates in early June to Dobyns-Bennett High in Kingsport to participate in a youth summit for middle and high school students, he arranged to meet with the Streets.
"I was speechless when I talked to him on the phone," Cade said. "I couldn't hardly talk to him at all when I met him. Just him being who he is builds my confidence up, even though I don't have hair."
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UT '81
Posted on 9/22/16 at 9:12 pm to WhiskeyPapa
Hope they get that story on Gameday soon like they planned. Dobbs is a good dude. Most of these kids are.
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Posted on 9/22/16 at 9:13 pm to WhiskeyPapa
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Posted on 9/22/16 at 9:16 pm to WhiskeyPapa
Either you're a troll. Or you're taking this stuff way too seriously. It's just a bunch of shite-talkers on the internet. If UT wasn't a nationally prominent football team overall then no one would give a crap about Dobbs or his eyebrows. I have never made fun of him for how he looks, but you can't take it to heart or you're just gonna be miserable around here.
Posted on 9/22/16 at 9:19 pm to WhiskeyPapa
Cool story about Dobbs. You need thicker skin though. Tebow was killed here for being a good kid.
By the way, what was the University of TN like in the 1880s?
By the way, what was the University of TN like in the 1880s?
Posted on 9/22/16 at 9:32 pm to WhiskeyPapa
Speaks volumes about Dobbs and his character. Good story especially knowing the schedule they endure balancing sports/school. Being able to make time for kids is something these kids will never forget
Posted on 9/22/16 at 9:39 pm to WhiskeyPapa
Can you edit the title to something more descriptive? It's going to be anchored otherwise.
Posted on 9/22/16 at 9:46 pm to WhiskeyPapa
quote:
the star quarterback's
Makes all claims highly questionable.
Is there no integrity and fact checking in journalism anymore?
Posted on 9/22/16 at 9:46 pm to WhiskeyPapa
Walt, you must buttchug before posting
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