How Tennessee football will honor Wes Rucker in Neyland Stadium press box
Tennessee football will honor the late Wes Rucker in the Neyland Stadium press box with his family and sports reporters before the Furman game.
The University of Tennessee football team will remember and honor the late Wes Rucker by honoring him in the Neyland Stadium press box before the 2026 season opener against Furman. Rucker, who passed away in a car crash on February 19 at the age of 43, had been a sports writer for UT for over 20 years. He will be honored in a private dedication at his empty seat in the Tom Elam Press Box shortly before kickoff.
Rucker's family, consisting of his wife Lauren, son Hank, and daughter Rose, will attend the event. Lauren Rucker expressed her feelings on social media, stating that she knows Wes is watching over them, even if he is not physically present. The team will remember Rucker by placing his photo at his seat in the press box, and the university's football program will continue to honor his memory and legacy.
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