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The University of Tennessee at Knoxville is relieving Smokey XI of his mascot duties after three short years due to a "reserved temperament" that has made the bluetick coonhound uncomfortable appearing in public.
The University of Tennessee revealed Monday that Smokey XI is retiring from official mascot duties, nearly four years after announcing the young pup as the successor to
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Tennessee announces retirement of Smokey XI
The University of Tennessee revealed Monday that Smokey XI is retiring from official mascot duties, nearly four years after announcing the young pup as the successor to his father, Smokey X.