New Rivalry Games (Hypothetical)

[Orange&White]

I thought it would be interesting to see what some match-ups you guys would like to see and the name of the game. It will be a deter to all the negativity and the wildfire of coaching rumors.

I would like to play Texas and call it the "Battle for the T"

 

[Insunseri]

Our next mizzou game will be big...its not a full-blown rivalry, ive talked to some mizzou fans and they already think its a rivalry

 

[Jax_Vol]

Oregon State should play South Carolina every year


Cocks vs Beavers

 

[VolsSportsFan]

I've always thought we should start a rivalry with UNC, both in football and basketball. Which I guess we tried; I would say "Border War" but I think that one is taken.

 

[turnuptheVOLtage]

Tennessee vs USCw. Everything that's good about this country versus everything that's wrong. Boom.

 

[carpbc]

Our next mizzou game will be big...its not a full-blown rivalry, ive talked to some mizzou fans and they already think its a rivalry

All the Mizzou fans I've talked to loved Knoxville and the way they were treated by Vol fans. I think it would be a good starting point for a rivalry.

 

[give_him 6]

Would like to see us play Notre Dame again. Great memories of those games.

 

[Insunseri]

All the Mizzou fans I've talked to loved Knoxville and the way they were treated by Vol fans. I think it would be a good starting point for a rivalry.

I heard one of them say that too, that they "loved knoxville". But, here's why I don't think it will end up being a true rivalry. They beat us in our worst year maybe ever...I just don't think they're going to be able to rack up enough wins on us over the next few years to cause a rivalry to happen...like bama and florida. And it won't end up being a vandy-type rivalry (where one team always dominates), because the mizzou-tn game doesn't have any tradition behind.

 

[cwbytruckers]

I would like to renew the Georgia Tech series. Possible Clemson series. I would like a BYU series. And interesting may be Iowa.

 

[volmandu]

Lets Play TROY each year..we can call it the "YARDS BOWL" or "NO DEFENSE BOWL"..

 

[hillsborovol]

Oregon State should play South Carolina every year


Cocks vs Beavers

A bit off subject, but I recall a funny story when I was a student on the Hill. When the Lady Vols played South Carolina, USCe was called the Lady Cocks - maybe they still are!

 

[rocketskates]

Us versus Georgia State or us versus Troy call it "the battle of the offense"

 

[LLcoolDave]

Oregon State should play South Carolina every year


Cocks vs Beavers

the creative headlines, pre-game and post game would be hilarious

 

[VOLnMiami]

I thought it would be interesting to see what some match-ups you guys would like to see and the name of the game. It will be a deter to all the negativity and the wildfire of coaching rumors.

I would like to play Texas and call it the "Battle for the T"

I want an annual rivalry with UNC

 

[steelejacs]

Oregon State should play South Carolina every year


Cocks vs Beavers

Gigity

 

[utvolkyle06]

VT gobblers

 

[GASOUTHERNVOL]

I think a UT-Texas AM rivalry would be good, and it could be the battle for the Alamo Trophy.

 

[Crew]

Tennessee vs USCw. Everything that's good about this country versus everything that's wrong. Boom.

:ermm:

 

[rockytop9808]

VT gobblers

Second.

 

[Orange&White]

I would love a VT game. Both schools are some what close and would be a very fun game. Could be the "Battle of the Appalachins"

 

[MSCE09]

I would love a VT game. Both schools are some what close and would be a very fun game. Could be the "Battle of the Appalachins"

Bruton Smith has been trying to organize this game at BMS for years. I don't think it will ever happen short of VT joining the SEC.

 

[rockytop9808]

Bruton Smith has been trying to organize this game at BMS for years. I don't think it will ever happen short of VT joining the SEC.

I hate being able to see the action on the field.

 

[MSCE09]

I hate being able to see the action on the field.

Yeah plus the score pilon structure in the infield would probably be around the 50 yard line.

 

[rockytop9808]

Yeah plus the score pilon structure in the infield would probably be around the 50 yard line.

Canadian football.

 

[Volosaurus rex]

I know that the focus of your original post was the establishment of potential new rivalries, presumably involving UT. I would like to say, however, that, in our headlong rush toward "super" conferences, we are losing some truly great rivalries, most notably Texas-Texas A & M and one that was perennially one of the preeminent matchups in terms of national implications--Nebraska vs. Oklahoma.