OT: Lady Vols name is Back

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http://www.utsports.com/news/2017/9/14/general-john-currie-press-confernce-9-14.aspx

"While the 'Power T' is the official mark of the University of Tennessee, we are committed to restoring the visibility of the Lady Vol brand and showing it the reverence it deserves so our Tennessee family can move forward, more united, to blaze new trails of excellence," Currie said. "We understand that people are very passionate about the Lady Vol brand, and the Chancellor and I have been diligent about seeking perspective from various constituencies since each of us were appointed.

"We will not allow for the Lady Vol brand to disappear from our athletics department or university."

Measures to restore the prominence of Tennessee's Lady Vol presence include:

Reaffirming a commitment to restore visibility of the Lady Vols name, logo and brand.

Continuing to honor and celebrate UT's legacy of incredible national leadership and accomplishments in women's athletics.

Affirming the freedom for our student-athletes to refer to themselves, and their teams, as "Lady Vols" while competing under the official mark of the university – the "Power T."

Restoring Lady Vol branding and signage to athletic facilities such as Sherri Parker Lee Stadium and Regal Stadium.

Providing apparel options that include Lady Vols branding and color scheme.
 
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Really, really...REALLY...good decision, UT leadership.

Good on ya.

Gotta get the PC brigade out of the way before sanity can return. Then you have to keep your eyes on the SOB's who take over lest they "go native" and turn into PC police.
 
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This is a great decision. I never really thought for a second UT would do away with the Lady Vol brand to begin with......all that talk before was crazy talk just to please the ears for some idiots.
 
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GO LADY VOLS....
GO LADY VOLS.....
GO LADY VOLS.........
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:3cheers::cheer::3cheers:
 
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I'd say Pat's happy about this.


and so her feelings aren't really relevant any more. This is sort of a victory for the old-timers who are always fighting change. The Power T is a strong logo while the Lady Vols logo is old and weak-looking. It may mean a lot to a lot of long-time women's basketball fans, but it is not a good logo anymore. I don't mean that as a knock--every logo for every organization gets outdated at some point, and the Lady Vols logo is just that--outdated. As is the Lady Vols name. It's just another example of Pat fans clinging to the past. Pat is gone, has been gone for a while, the women's game has evolved, and UT's women's program had best evolve as well. Otherwise, we'll continue along the path we've been one-- a weakening program with a logo to match.
 
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and so her feelings aren't really relevant any more. This is sort of a victory for the old-timers who are always fighting change. The Power T is a strong logo while the Lady Vols logo is old and weak-looking. It may mean a lot to a lot of long-time women's basketball fans, but it is not a good logo anymore. I don't mean that as a knock--every logo for every organization gets outdated at some point, and the Lady Vols logo is just that--outdated. As is the Lady Vols name. It's just another example of Pat fans clinging to the past. Pat is gone, has been gone for a while, the women's game has evolved, and UT's women's program had best evolve as well. Otherwise, we'll continue along the path we've been one-- a weakening program with a logo to match.

It's not just about honoring the past. It gives the women's teams an identity of their own - if they choose to take it. Currie isn't saying they have to use "Lady Vols", he's just making it an option again.
 
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and so her feelings aren't really relevant any more. This is sort of a victory for the old-timers who are always fighting change. The Power T is a strong logo while the Lady Vols logo is old and weak-looking. It may mean a lot to a lot of long-time women's basketball fans, but it is not a good logo anymore. I don't mean that as a knock--every logo for every organization gets outdated at some point, and the Lady Vols logo is just that--outdated. As is the Lady Vols name. It's just another example of Pat fans clinging to the past. Pat is gone, has been gone for a while, the women's game has evolved, and UT's women's program had best evolve as well. Otherwise, we'll continue along the path we've been one-- a weakening program with a logo to match.

Wondered how long it would take before your redundant negativity would show. This is your same song,umpteenth verse. Do you never tire of hearing yourself repeat the same mantra? Of course we all know the answer to that question. The decision was a correct one and lets our female athletes know that they are an important part of the University of Tennessee.
 
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and so her feelings aren't really relevant any more. This is sort of a victory for the old-timers who are always fighting change. The Power T is a strong logo while the Lady Vols logo is old and weak-looking. It may mean a lot to a lot of long-time women's basketball fans, but it is not a good logo anymore. I don't mean that as a knock--every logo for every organization gets outdated at some point, and the Lady Vols logo is just that--outdated. As is the Lady Vols name. It's just another example of Pat fans clinging to the past. Pat is gone, has been gone for a while, the women's game has evolved, and UT's women's program had best evolve as well. Otherwise, we'll continue along the path we've been one-- a weakening program with a logo to match.

YOU and your sniveling opinion are the only thing outdated around here!
 
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Wondered how long it would take before your redundant negativity would show. This is your same song,umpteenth verse. Do you never tire of hearing yourself repeat the same mantra? Of course we all know the answer to that question. The decision was a correct one and lets our female athletes know that they are an important part of the University of Tennessee.

Benionsopinion....correct again. Go LADY VOLS!!!!!!!!
 
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