Neyland Stadium name change?

[JOEY'S ALL VOL !!!]

*sigh*

 

[Stoerner Fumbles]

In theory what Phillip Fulmer did was IMO a bigger accomplishment.

Betraying Majors, or hiring Pruitt?

 

[SpringBokVol]

Wow. Football forum has problems.

 

[barknoxbrawler]

Would you ever consider changing the name of Neyland Stadium? It was Shields–Watkins Field (1921–1962). Things were a lot different then. I know he was a good coach and such but you know maybe it’s time to reconsider it. Myself I’d like to see it named John Ward Stadium. Just a thought.

We should be inclusive of others and non offensive. “ The Stadium” is appropriate.

 

[Illinoisvolfan2]

General Neyland coached more games than anyone (216) and has the best winning percentage (829).
So, no we shouldn’t change the name.
The press box could be named after John Ward.

 

[ru4real-really?]

some perspective for OP! If John Ward had reached the level of the General, he would have been doing the Super Bowl every year instead of being one of fourteen announcers doing conference football and basketball!

 

[VFL-82-JP]

For a long time it was shared. Neyland was the name of the stadium but the playing field remained Shield-Watkins

It remains that way to this day.

The field is still Shield-Watkins Field. Inside Neyland Stadium.

 

[Capt Whiskey]

Neyland Stadium is a cathedral and doesn't need a name change. Every CFB fan in the country knows the name Neyland Stadium. Do you want to be like UK and play at an insert name of "Corporate Sponsor" stadium? Pilot Arena, Direct TV Stadium, Radio Systems Park? The Red Sox play at Fenway, The Cubs play at Wrigley and the Vols play at NEYLAND STADIUM! No need to change the name of an iconic venue.

 

[WoodsmanVol]

Would you ever consider changing the name of Neyland Stadium? It was Shields–Watkins Field (1921–1962). Things were a lot different then. I know he was a good coach and such but you know maybe it’s time to reconsider it. Myself I’d like to see it named John Ward Stadium. Just a thought.

You subtle, perjured, false, disloyal man!

 

[Mose Phillip's Watch]

I personally found John Ward to be scripted, contrived, and self serving! And I go back to where I knew him from doing radio on my high school games! I never did buy into it! "GIVE HIM SIX!"

Ban this one too mods while your at it ^^^

 

[90 Vol]

I personally found John Ward to be scripted, contrived, and self serving! And I go back to where I knew him from doing radio on my high school games! I never did buy into it! "GIVE HIM SIX!"

Wow! Just wow. We don't seem to be handling the bye week very well.

 

[Brave Volunteer]

Ban worthy!

 

[TennesseeTarheel]

 

[TheDeeble]

In theory what Phillip Fulmer did was IMO a bigger accomplishment.

You want to get Fulmer in there then name the bathrooms at Neyland after Fulmer.

 

[USAFgolferVol]

Would you ever consider changing the name of Neyland Stadium? It was Shields–Watkins Field (1921–1962). Things were a lot different then. I know he was a good coach and such but you know maybe it’s time to reconsider it. Myself I’d like to see it named John Ward Stadium. Just a thought.

Something certainly needs to be named after Ward. Something other than the stadium. He is far more deserving than having anything named after Fulmer

 

[BigOrangeMojo]

Neyland Stadium is a cathedral and doesn't need a name change. Every CFB fan in the country knows the name Neyland Stadium. Do you want to be like UK and play at an insert name of "Corporate Sponsor" stadium? Pilot Arena, Direct TV Stadium, Radio Systems Park? The Red Sox play at Fenway, The Cubs play at Wrigley and the Vols play at NEYLAND STADIUM! No need to change the name of an iconic venue.

Ha ha, wasn't Wrigley Field the original Corporate named stadium?

 

[vollygirl]

Call your gas company. You’ve got a leak. Bad one.

Oh my gah!! LMAO!!!!

 

[VFL-82-JP]

Oh, and by the way, OP--great job, you've just given ammunition to the trolls and fans of other programs.

Months from now, some dillwad with 'gator' in his name is going to be claiming that "many Tennessee fans would be happy to see Neyland Stadium's name changed to something else."

 

[Lawrence Wright]

Would you ever consider changing the name of Neyland Stadium? It was Shields–Watkins Field (1921–1962). Things were a lot different then. I know he was a good coach and such but you know maybe it’s time to reconsider it. Myself I’d like to see it named John Ward Stadium. Just a thought.

 

[USAFgolferVol]

some perspective for OP! If John Ward had reached the level of the General, he would have been doing the Super Bowl every year instead of being one of fourteen announcers doing conference football and basketball!

What year did the general make it to the Super Bowl?

 

[peaygolf]

 

[JOEY'S ALL VOL !!!]

I personally found John Ward to be scripted, contrived, and self serving! And I go back to where I knew him from doing radio on my high school games! I never did buy into it! "GIVE HIM SIX!"

That makes one of you.

Self serving ? WTH ?

 

[YankeeVol]

In theory what Phillip Fulmer did was IMO a bigger accomplishment.

 

[OffTackleVol]

Would you ever consider changing the name of Neyland Stadium? It was Shields–Watkins Field (1921–1962). Things were a lot different then. I know he was a good coach and such but you know maybe it’s time to reconsider it. Myself I’d like to see it named John Ward Stadium. Just a thought.

Two things:
1. Hell no
2. Run for cover............

 

[Capt Whiskey]

Ha ha, wasn't Wrigley Field the original Corporate named stadium?

Lol. I guess so, you got me there! It's still iconic and will never be called anything else to my point.