DonDiego
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I was going to just name my thread Marvin West, but I figured I'd get fried for it. Marvin is alive and doing well, as far as I can tell. I just wanted to put his name out there. He is, what 91, 92? The man is an absolute treasure for Tennessee sports--especially football, but basketball too. Look up some of his old columns.
We all have a shelf life on this earth. Mine is drawing much closer to an end, and so is Marvin's. He will be missed in Big Orange Country much more than I will be when his time comes, so I hope we all celebrate his incredible contributions and legacy while he is still around to hold up his fist and say thanks to all who have appreciated his wonderful writing over the years.
Maybe saying thanks while someone is around to hear and enjoy it, and appreciate your appreciation is a good thing, right? Thanks Mr. West.
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We all have a shelf life on this earth. Mine is drawing much closer to an end, and so is Marvin's. He will be missed in Big Orange Country much more than I will be when his time comes, so I hope we all celebrate his incredible contributions and legacy while he is still around to hold up his fist and say thanks to all who have appreciated his wonderful writing over the years.
Maybe saying thanks while someone is around to hear and enjoy it, and appreciate your appreciation is a good thing, right? Thanks Mr. West.
Mark my word, Derek Owings is significant addition - Knox TN Today
In the many and mostly exciting years of observing Tennessee football, the Phillip Fulmer undefeated season, that national championship, was the highlight. Being acquainted with Robert R. Neyland was a big deal for a country boy from Powell. The General called it Powell Station. Peyton Manning’s...
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is rivaled by few. I hope his shelf life is extended…