Who would you like a home-and-home with?

[Just a VolinTears]

Obviously, I'd like to see Memphis, but of the others here I would love to see Houston home and home.

 

[tennrich1]

Prob N. Carolina. IMO…we tried the Memphis gig…and I often went. BUT…personally…I’m good with NEVER playing them in any sport. Just ZERO positives for the Vols in playing them.

 

[Flogballs]

We’ve had some good home and aways in recent history. I think one that we haven’t had that would be great is Mich State.

 

[xJesusx56]

My girlfriend is a huge Michigan State fan, so I’m voting for that. We both went to NYC for the Sweet-16 a few years ago hoping to play each other, but we know how that turned out

 

[omghulkhands]

Yes

 

[SNAFU]

Duke, would love to see Tennessee at Cameron

 

[A-RodWiLks]

Memphis sucks. Best just to stay away from Penny and his punks

 

[vavolfan6]

We recently did Wisconsin. I don't think Barnes is scheduling Memphis again. I've seen enough of us playing Purdue.

I would probably prefer to see a Big East team. UConn would be the most interesting as long as Dan Hurley is the coach. Marquette or Creighton would be good choices too. Also wouldn't mind playing Gonzaga again..

 

[vavolfan6]

Duke, would love to see Tennessee at Cameron

Would be cool, but Duke tickets cost too much for my wallet lol

 

[walkenvol]

Duke would be my first choice

 

[Delmar]

Anybody but Memphis. We gain nothing from it. Lived in Shelby County since 1977 (and a Vol fan a lot longer than that) and could care less if we ever play them again in anything.

 

[vols 30]

We should play Memphis every year. The Atmosphere for those games would be high level

 

[TheMookieMonster]

Honestly surprised how many people are voting for Memphis. If we never play them again, it will be for the best.

 

[EasternVol]

UCLA and UNC, maybe Kansas every now and then.

 

[Chris4Vols22]

We should play Memphis every year. The Atmosphere for those games would be high level

A competitive in-state rivalry game with two teams that hate each other? No thanks, give me Belmont, ETSU, and LMU please!

-VolNation

 

[NighthawkVol]

Indiana.

 

[JRVOL11]

we’ve had a lot of good ones lately, but i’ll probably say duke

 

[Just a VolinTears]

UCLA and UNC, maybe Kansas every now and then.

Yeah forgot about KU. It would be rocking in Lawrence

 

[EasternVol]

A competitive in-state rivalry game with two teams that hate each other? No thanks, give me Belmont, ETSU, and LMU please!

-VolNation

Playing us helps MSU's program. So no.

 

[Chris4Vols22]

Playing us helps MSU's program. So no.

Navigate me through that logic, Copernicus.

 

[EasternVol]

Navigate me through that logic, Copernicus.

Well Ptolemy it’s like this. Playing us gives them exposure and helps with their marketing and recruiting, especially if they were to win.

 

[goldvol]

UCLA for the history and I'm sure the players would enjoy a trip to sunny LA. Michigan State for the respect and history of Tom Izzo.

 

[Chris4Vols22]

Well Ptolemy it’s like this. Playing us gives them exposure and helps with their marketing and recruiting, especially if they were to win.

I just can't see one annual OOC game moving the needle that much, and it's not like Memphis is an actual threat. Also, couldn't the inverse be argued? If the game is played, that will give UT more exposure in that region.

My gut says the real argument against the idea is that some are just still mad at Hardaways comments all those years ago. I would love to get revenge - the last game played was an L for the good guys.

 

[bleedingTNorange]

I love that Memphis needs that game far more than we do and begs for it and we are in a spot where we can turn our nose, little brother is in their place, maybe one day we’ll let them out.

 

[Delmar]

I just can't see one annual OOC game moving the needle that much, and it's not like Memphis is an actual threat. Also, couldn't the inverse be argued? If the game is played, that will give UT more exposure in that region.

My gut says the real argument against the idea is that some are just still mad at Hardaways comments all those years ago. I would love to get revenge - the last game played was an L for the good guys.

We don’t need more “exposure” in Memphis. The Big Orange Caravan outdraws what Memphis gets at their booster events. Anytime we play there it’s a full house at the stadium or the FEDEX Forum which they never get against anybody else so we definitely help their ticket (and season ticket) sales. Something that even Ole Miss or Miss State doesn’t do. The recruiting aspect is a non factor especially in basketball. For whatever reason, the Memphis area just doesn’t produce the talent that it used to. UT playing a football game in Memphis will NEVER happen again unless we are 6-6 and stuck in the Liberty Bowl.

And yes, many Vol fans will never forgive One Cent for his actions and language toward Rick Barnes. Low class and uncalled for. And don’t get me started on their fans. Never seen a worse case of jealousy and an inferiority complex in fans. They absolutely despise UT and I see no sense in giving them any attention. Games with those clowns just aren’t worth the trouble and that’s about as plain as I can say it.