Tennessee Volunteers

Tennessee's entire team serenades Peyton Manning with 'Rocky Top'

Published Mar. 7, 2016 7:05 p.m. ET

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On the day when Peyton Manning announced his retirement from the NFL, Vols coach Butch Jones and the UT team serenaded the Tennessee legend with "Rocky Top."

When you are a Vol, you are a Vol for Life! Thank you for everything you have done for the University of Tennessee!https://t.co/f2DEI3BThB
— Butch Jones (@UTCoachJones) March 7, 2016

The 39-year-old Manning went 39-6 as a starter at UT and left Knoxville as the school's all-time leading passer. He also broke the SEC record for career wins as a starting QB.

Manning won the Maxwell Award as the nation's most outstanding player; the Davey O'Brien National Quarterback Award; and the Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award. He also earned Player of the Year honors in his senior season and All-America status in 1997.