In front of Manning, Helton began the 1994 season as the Volunteers’ starting quarterback. His tenure was brief. He created an impression, though, more as a blocker than as a passer, which prompted Manning to play a film from a UCLA game from thirty years ago on the enormous scoreboard located beyond left field. “He was the only football player I’ve ever seen practice with a can of Skoal in his football pants. Regarding his long-time friend, Manning remarked, “And he was also among the toughest athletes I had ever seen.” Four games into the season, Manning took the Vols by storm and launched himself into the football world’s elite ranks. Helton’s eyes shifted to the gem. “Even though both of us were hired as
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