Smokey X, a beloved University of Tennessee mascot, diagnosed with cancer

Retired Tennessee football mascot, Smokey X, diagnosed with kidney cancer

Retired Tennessee football mascot Smokey X has been diagnosed with kidney cancer according to the University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture.

Beloved University of Tennessee mascot diagnosed with cancer

"In true Smokey fashion, he demonstrated his unwavering loyalty to the Vols even during his CT scan," the university said.

Retired UT mascot Smokey X diagnosed with cancer

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — The University of Tennessee's retired mascot, Smokey X, has been diagnosed with kidney cancer. The University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture announced the 14-year-old bluetick coonhound's diagnosis on Wednesday. During Smokey X's recent biannual appointment, veterinary staff discovered a small mass on his kidney. Diagnostic sampling of the mass determined the mass was a renal carcinoma. Where to watch the Te…

Smokey X, a beloved University of Tennessee mascot, diagnosed with cancer

According to the university, the nearly 14-year-old Bluetick Coonhound made his debut as a loyal ambassador for the Vols in the 2013 football season.

Beloved SEC College Football Mascot Has Been Diagnosed With Cancer

SEC football game (Photo Credit: Matt Pendleton-Imagn Images) The Tennessee Volunteers are in mourning this week after tough news regarding their mascot. The University of Tennessee, Knoxville’s cherished retired live mascot, Smokey X, has been diagnosed with cancer. The nearly 14-year-old Bluetick Coonhound, who made his debut as a loyal ambassador for the Vols in the 2013 football season, had a biannual appointment, and the routine diagnostic …