Neyland Stadium name change?

[BigOrangeMojo]

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

As someone who is married, I've learned the following. When you are in a deep hole, stop digging...

 

[ru4real-really?]

Lindsey Nelson (who the baseball stadium is named after) did go on from his calling the Vol's games to national prominence becoming the voice of the Yankee's and I think he did do a few NFL championship games. He reached a much higher level in his profession than John Ward ever reached! He was a real pro and that is why he has a stadium named after him!

 

[chuck0303]

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.

Nooooooooo!

 

[vollygirl]

Wow. Football forum has problems.

No, one poster does.

 

[themoodystwo]

Dumb Thread, Waste of time.

 

[ru4real-really?]

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

reading comprehension ain't easy

 

[chuck0303]

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

Wrong! Look at Neyland's record; albeit a different era, there's records there no one will ever break--shutouts for instance.

 

[OffTackleVol]

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, and I thought the OP was idiotic and couldn't be topped, but..............

 

[vollygirl]

Wow, and I thought the OP was idiotic and couldn't be topped, but..............

Definitely a "hold my beer" moment.

 

[vader]

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.

 

[90 Vol]

Wow. Football forum has problems.

FR. I didn't think bye week would be favored this year, but the line has now moved to bye week -3.5

 

[utvols74]

OP is a "closet - WOKESTER".

 

[volfanhill]

Only if David Keith turns it down

 

[Smokey X]

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[txbo]

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.

Ban worthy.

Reported.

 

[DeepSpringsVol]

"The John Ward Press Box"

would make more sense seeing as his biggest accomplishments were up there. The stadium should forever stay Neyland no matter if big corporate sponsors come offering money to slap their names on it.

 

[goldvol]

Neyland Stadium, named after that great American patriot, Colin Kaepernick who was the first to take a knee. Never gonna change it.

 

[Voltorb]

 

[RDU VOL#14]

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.

 

[CAVPUT]

Do you just sit around dreaming up stupid chit to post? Not only no but HELL NO! It is and will always be Neyland Stadium. I love Ward, but he was an announcer. Neyland built this program. If you can't recognize and appreciate the difference, then there's little hope for you.

 

[PEPPERJAX]

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.

Robert's Crib

 

[The Original Fade]

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

AWESOME

 

[The Original Fade]

As someone who is married, I've learned the following. When you are in a deep hole, stop digging...

lol, true. I’ve herd it said that when your wife starts a sentence with “First of all…” just close up shop, you’re done.

 

[Lawrence Wright]

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!"

Clearly that “Willie Gault is running all the way to the state capitol” call at Vandy was 100% scripted.

 

[savannahfan]

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.

Start of thinking about something else.