http://www.memphisflyer.com/FromMySeat/archives/2012/07/23/two-takes-on-the-ole-missmemphis-rivalry Comments On: Two Takes on the Ole Miss/Memphis Rivalry by Frank Murtaugh en-us Copyright 2013 Memphis Flyer. All rights reserved. This RSS file is offered to individuals, Memphis Flyer readers, and non-commercial organizations only. Any commercial websites wishing to use this RSS file, please contact Memphis Flyer. wil@desert.net (Memphis Flyer Webmaster) Sat, 25 May 2013 00:00:01 -0500 Sat, 25 May 2013 03:30:00 -0500 Foundation http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Posted by Chris in Midtown]]> Tue, 24 Jul 2012 12:52:27 -0500 Memphis Flyer
Even though we do have SOME tradition in football, if we were left to compete for attention from major conferences, we would be in a tough spot given our lack of TV market.
Posted by GroveReb84]]> Mon, 23 Jul 2012 15:03:27 -0500 Memphis Flyer
I've been saying all along that though the Big East is clearly better than being stuck in a dying CUSA, Memphis, if it's smart, will immediately adopt the position of every other Big East football school, which is looking to woo every potential suitor out there.

The problem for Memphis is they have so much ground to make up, and in my opinion, the clock is ticking.

If I'm the Big 12, I'm looking at FSU, Miami, Georgia Tech, Clemson, those types of schools to expand into new markets if I'm going to 14 or 16.

You go from fighting with the MWC, CUSA, and WAC schools for attention from the Big East to fighting the Big East and ACC schools to get a look from the Big 12, and you're fighting programs with better TV markets and better facilities and tradition already in place. It's a tough place to be.

If Memphis ends up losing out on the Super Conference shuffle, the best thing I think the athletic department could do is try to get tied to the Big East basketball schools and cut funding to football.
Posted by GroveReb84]]> Mon, 23 Jul 2012 14:57:36 -0500 Memphis Flyer
Oh, and Hotty Toddy!
Posted by mad_merc]]> Mon, 23 Jul 2012 14:36:08 -0500 Memphis Flyer Posted by Memphistenguy]]> Mon, 23 Jul 2012 14:30:11 -0500 Memphis Flyer
UT may have pulled a couple that Memphis coveted, but overall there seems to be a strong push locally for the kids from the area to go to Memphis if they are pursued.

That's why I don't think it's a big threat to Josh, though his recruiting strategy has largely been Memphis-focused, so I understand him having some reservations.

@mad_merc, if I'm Bowen or anyone at Memphis, the conference I'm seeking is the Big 12.
Posted by GroveReb84]]> Mon, 23 Jul 2012 12:57:19 -0500 Memphis Flyer Posted by mad_merc]]> Mon, 23 Jul 2012 12:37:21 -0500 Memphis Flyer Posted by John Branston]]> Mon, 23 Jul 2012 11:36:58 -0500 Memphis Flyer Posted by Memphistenguy]]> Mon, 23 Jul 2012 11:26:39 -0500 Memphis Flyer
On the football front, it's definitely more of a win for Memphis to play the game. For Ole Miss, we can gain just as much playing Fresno State in a 2 for 1 as we get playing Memphis home and home.
Posted by GroveReb84]]> Mon, 23 Jul 2012 10:43:36 -0500 Memphis Flyer