VFL Eric Berry brought the energy for Tennessee’s secondary on Saturday night as the Vols recorded two interceptions against Texas A&M during a night in which the Tennessee legend was honored ahead of his upcoming induction into the College Football Hall of Fame.
Prior to Tennessee’s SEC matchup on Saturday, Berry spoke to the team and gave words of wisdom to the young players.
“That was pretty cool, him coming to talk to us,” Tennessee linebacker Aaron Beasley said after the game. “Eric Berry, he was a real dude. Great player. I watched him growing up. His message [to us] was really just, we prepare our whole lives for moments like these and to never take it for granted.”
Fans were treated to the classic Eric Berry 4 Heisman videos during the first half before Berry’s official on-campus salute took place during halftime of the game. Neyland Stadium roared in applause as the Tennessee great was honored on the field.
After the game, Tennessee was lining up the players for the Tennessee Waltz to be played in front of the student section. As someone who was standing behind the group of players, Berry suddenly rushed past to join the Tennessee players. Berry planted himself in between two Tennessee freshmen – Vysen Lang and Daevin Hobbs – and participated in the song. Berry then turned his attention to the players, giving high fives all around before turning his attention to the Tennessee student section.
Here’s a look at some of the best social media reactions to Eric Berry’s return to Rocky Top.
VFL Eric Berry standing side by side with the Tennessee players during the Alma Mater after beating Texas A&M // @rockytopinsider pic.twitter.com/Snq82vqEpn
— Ric Butler (@Ric_Butler) October 14, 2023
VFL Eric Berry celebrates the Vols’ win over Texas A&M with the players and the Tennessee student section // @rockytopinsider pic.twitter.com/sFK2GeVVki
— Ric Butler (@Ric_Butler) October 14, 2023
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GBO 🍊 #EricBerry pic.twitter.com/X6G4XIhaMl
— Todd Kelly Jr. (TK) (@ToddKellyJr) October 14, 2023
Hearing “ERIC BERRY 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻” in Neyland Stadium today after he was inducted into the Hall of Fame at halftime had me legit crying on the North Roof.
Dude is a legend, the definition of humble, and no one is more deserving of the honor. #EB14 https://t.co/TuLWKFMmvv
— Pyro Jesus (@AbleMass) October 15, 2023
Two picks and a special teams TD on Eric Berry night.
Checker Neyland
Gashing run game.
LEGGO 🧡 🍊
— NeylandMafia2.0 (@neylandmafia2) October 15, 2023
Salute to the @Creekside_Tribe Legend Eric Berry on making the College Football Hall of Fame. Couldn’t believe how loud Rocky Top was in the stadium. pic.twitter.com/Tmhhj99saZ
— Mekia Troy, Ed.D., CMAA (@DrTroyMe) October 15, 2023
A defensive win with Eric Berry in the building.
— Notorious N.I.C. (@the7maxims) October 15, 2023
Of course Tennessee wins the Eric Berry game on an INT 🍊🍊🍊🍊 pic.twitter.com/x194DT9cwo
— 🍊Orange Mamba🐍 (@DanceHallCrashR) October 14, 2023
It wasn't pretty but Eric Berry deserved that win🍊glad they found a way to win!
— ZazzyNattyB (@nlzazik) October 14, 2023
A HUGE INT
RIGHT IN FRONT OF ERIC BERRY
— Nathanael Rutherford (@Mr_Rutherford) October 14, 2023
@will_boling @TheRamonFoster Eric Berry chants starting in Neyland! pic.twitter.com/VJ4To0UYq7
— Rudy Scott (@RudySco77593120) October 14, 2023
NGL I shed a tear for Eric Berry today
— Heath (@SameOldVols) October 14, 2023
Didn’t get a picture with him but shook the absolute legends hand yesterday and still on cloud 9 from the whole experience. Special day on the Hill. Thank you Eric Berry. #GBO https://t.co/FGBA4zCqRM pic.twitter.com/PjYdkO32mT
— Ericvol2096 (@EricQuiz2096) October 15, 2023
And, yes, even the Kansas City Chiefs fans got involved.
CFL @Stuntman1429 #ChiefsKingdom ❤️💛 https://t.co/XKvijBM0oX
— KB (@kboj02) October 15, 2023
He lives https://t.co/I3RAGPGsT6
— 🗣🎙‼️ (@LanceTHESPOKEN) October 15, 2023
