Delmar
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They even hate the natural color of their mascot because of us. Often times they change the color of their tiger from Orange and black to gray and blue due to how much they hate the color Orange because of how they lose so many sporting events to the Vols.Do you live in Memphis, surrounded by Memphis fans? Obviously not.
Everyone making fun of Memphis but didn't they go to a better bowl game than us last season? Hell in the last 5 years I'm pretty sure they have been better than us too.
Hope Barnes cancels the basketball series too.(1) If Memphis took Vandy's place in the SEC, they would BE the new Vandy. They've seen nice success lately as a Group of 5 school, sure, but in the Power 5, particularly in the SEC, they'd be winning 4 to 6 games a year.
(2) It is telling that the state lawmaker who pushes this agenda is from the Memphis area. Fact is, an annual meeting of our two programs would help Memphis out a lot while taking away options for the Vols.
No sir. Not even close. Even in our worst year, and we've had a couple of those lately, we're a stronger program than Memphis. Could they beat us once? Sure, things happen occasionally. But don't be blinded by the group of 5 teams who win their conferences; they're still only playing one or two games a year that match up to the level of competition SEC teams see most weeks.
No, I'm all for playing Memphis in football from time to time (and Basketball perhaps more frequently), but nowhere close to annually.
Go Vols!
Why would you ever want to give them the clout of being a member of the SEC?
Asking Memphis State to join the SEC would be the equivalent of the rich family in town bringing in the little kid from the wrong side of the tracks that has a pissy attitude and a long rap sheet because they felt bad for him.
What do we gain from UAB or Ga St games?
Well my attitude towards Memphis is because Memphis and their fan base, with their massive Shelby county sized chip on their shoulder don’t deserve to be rewarded by having the privilege of being a member of The Southeastern Conference. Did you see Gameday when it was in Memphis this past season? They are a very passionate fan base, I’ll give them that. They are also a very passionate fan base that mostly hates Tennessee and would do anything to screw us. They almost hate Tennessee more than they like Memphis State. I’m sorry if my attitude towards Memphis offends you, but it isn’t because I dislike Memphis just because . It’s because they hate Tennessee and their perpetual snarky routine gets old.Yes, I would because though my post is Memphis tainted, it's far less about Memphis than it is about snotty self-righteous and arrogantly judgmental people. Whoever the "hail" they may be.
Calling people bigoted seems judgemental and self righteous to me.Yes, I would because though my post is Memphis tainted, it's far less about Memphis than it is about snotty self-righteous and arrogantly judgmental people. Whoever the "hail" they may be.
Well my attitude towards Memphis is because Memphis and their fan base, with their massive Shelby county sized chip on their shoulder don’t deserve to be rewarded by having the privilege of being a member of The Southeastern Conference. Did you see Gameday when it was in Memphis this past season? They are a very passionate fan base, I’ll give them that. They are also a very passionate fan base that mostly hates Tennessee and would do anything to screw us. They almost hate Tennessee more than they like Memphis State. I’m sorry if my attitude towards Memphis offends you, but it isn’t because I dislike Memphis just because . It’s because they hate Tennessee and their perpetual snarky routine gets old.
Plus lost in this entire stupid hypothetical that they would be an SEC member is that they would add exactly nothing to the conference. And adding eyeballs to the tv screen is what it’s all about anyways.
Couldn’t agree more RDU. I’m judging their fan base on 43 years of observation from living in their midst. If that makes me judgmental, so be it. And you are correct. The incessant whining about UT and the SEC is just a tired act and I see no reason to play them and have to put up with more of it.Well my attitude towards Memphis is because Memphis and their fan base, with their massive Shelby county sized chip on their shoulder don’t deserve to be rewarded by having the privilege of being a member of The Southeastern Conference. Did you see Gameday when it was in Memphis this past season? They are a very passionate fan base, I’ll give them that. They are also a very passionate fan base that mostly hates Tennessee and would do anything to screw us. They almost hate Tennessee more than they like Memphis State. I’m sorry if my attitude towards Memphis offends you, but it isn’t because I dislike Memphis just because . It’s because they hate Tennessee and their perpetual snarky routine gets old.
Plus lost in this entire stupid hypothetical that they would be an SEC member is that they would add exactly nothing to the conference. And adding eyeballs to the tv screen is what it’s all about anyways.
No win situation for Vols...Senator wants University of Tennessee, University of Memphis to compete annually
Uh, no. F*** Tiger High
That money would stay in Tennessee for sure if the Vols played another home game instead of home and home with a non power 5 opponent. I get your point though. But, and trust me I speak from direct experience, Memphis has the worst leadership in its local government and any moneys generated would be squandered. I've dealt with them for years at that level and THEY ARE NOT TO BE TRUSTED!I have a much different take than many on this string. I'd say, "Hell yes". All the money from Tennessee going to out-of-state programs-when it could be staying within Tennessee isn't good. As most seem to believe Memphis can't really play ball-it would be almost an automatic win-every year. Remember, those automatic (powder-puff games) wins get you bowl games. More money in the pockets of the people of Tennessee and an automatic win, sounds good to me.
Kinda been addressed already and I should have used BLUE FONT but this is much to do about nothing thread....They will not be building any facilities in Memphis for the school. Reason(s) Can't afford it, can't insure it, and it sits on an Active Fault Line. (New Madrid) which could go at any time...SEC??
That ain’t happening unless they build a basketball arena and football stadium on campus, and then they would be a viable option for a conference like the SEC!