re: Ladies and gentlemen, Tamaurice Martin has returned to the hill

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"He's home," former Vol Fred White said. "This is where he's always wanted to be. Regardless of what other people thought, we knew where he wanted to be because of the conversations we've had with him. The love he has always had and always will. One of our own being back on campus is just like when Coach Pruitt hired Terry Fair back. We know they know what the fabric of being a Tennessee Volunteer means."

Former Vol offensive lineman Brad Lampley played alongside Martin during his career in Knoxville. All these years later, Lampley's son Jackson is set to enroll this summer having signed with the Vols in December. From playing with Tee to having his son play for a team coached by Tee Martin, Lampley sees a step in the right direction.

"It's the latest example of Tennessee truly getting back to being Tennessee again," Lampley said. "Coach Pruitt is from Alabama, but he grew up in a time when Tennessee was great on the football field and so he remembers and knows what Tennessee football is. With coach Fulmer being the AD, and what Jeremy has put together Terry (Fair), and other guys in the program in various roles, I think to bring Tee back is significant on levels beyond just football."

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"I just think it shows how the program is turning," former Vol running back Jamal Lewis said. "Bringing back a national championship quarterback who played at Tennessee shows the dedication of the organization. It will help in recruiting and give a sense of security as a former player. He is someone that has done the same thing we've done and put on the pads alongside of us."

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