The Secret History of the Big Orange Tux: What ESPN Didn't Tell You

What's up, superfans! It's your host, JR Green, and on this episode of Superfan Diaries, I'm finally pulling back the curtain on the story you think you know: the unfiltered, unbelievable, and absolutely true tale of the Big Orange Tux. How does one Tennessee Volunteers fan go from a thrift store and some Sharpie markers to becoming an icon of college football history at the 1998 National Championship? How does that same moment of fandom lead to a showdown with Bob Barker on The Price is Right? This isn't just a story about a tuxedo; it's about how pure passion can land you in the most outrageously unexpected places, from leading your team onto the field for a national title to getting a nickname from a Dallas Cowboy legend. You have to hear it to believe it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices