My right arm for a win at Vanderbilt...
My disgust for Vanderbilt runs deep and is still active even though I'm old enough to know better. Vandy is recognized as the best academic school in the South, and in our conference. They are also some of the most bigoted fans I've ever met or heard. One winter we headed north to Nashville. We were killing them. That's when the student section started a chant.
"That's all right, that's okay, you'll all work for us someday."
Even worse were the racial slurs directed at our players. I'll never forget that and will never forgive them either. But I don't care. I hate Vandy worse than Auburn some ways. I cut AU slack because most of them are Alabama residents. They may be misguided, but they are our neighbors. I know, I know, but I have Tiger friends. Back to Vandy. I'm not talking about their players. I know several and all are great men. I even shared a stage with one player when a Nashville High School gave me an award. (which proves anything is possible)
I love watching the 'Dores get beat in basketball. I'll watch them play anyone in hopes they lose. Yes, even Auburn. Not that it makes any difference because AU can't win enough games to matter. The other reason I dislike Vandy is we just can't beat them ofter enough suit me. First, you rarely shoot free throws in that dinky little place they call a coliseum. Players sit below the floor and get a first class view of what kind of shoes everyone is wearing. Also, the teams sit at the end of the floor down on the baseline. That's just wrong. Coaches can't communicate with the players. And the concession stands are second rate. I'd give the restrooms a passing score. It is the worst arena in the SEC. But, and this big, it is a tremendous homecourt advantage.
Of course, after the game you have to listen to country music. It's on every station except the ones that ask you to send their ministry money. To be blessed you can just lay you hand on the speaker, and shazam... yep, I hate Vandy and Nashville, Tennessee. Their nicest building is called the Batman building which give us an idea of their lives. Even their horses walk funny. The best thing in Tennessee is the YOU ARE NOW LEAVING TENNESSEE sign on the interstate. It's as good as a doctor telling you the medical test you just paid money for was negative, but he'll give you some Percocet for pain anyway.
Tomorrow we can talk about the game. I had to get that off my chest about Vandy.
My disgust for Vanderbilt runs deep and is still active even though I'm old enough to know better. Vandy is recognized as the best academic school in the South, and in our conference. They are also some of the most bigoted fans I've ever met or heard. One winter we headed north to Nashville. We were killing them. That's when the student section started a chant.
"That's all right, that's okay, you'll all work for us someday."
Even worse were the racial slurs directed at our players. I'll never forget that and will never forgive them either. But I don't care. I hate Vandy worse than Auburn some ways. I cut AU slack because most of them are Alabama residents. They may be misguided, but they are our neighbors. I know, I know, but I have Tiger friends. Back to Vandy. I'm not talking about their players. I know several and all are great men. I even shared a stage with one player when a Nashville High School gave me an award. (which proves anything is possible)
I love watching the 'Dores get beat in basketball. I'll watch them play anyone in hopes they lose. Yes, even Auburn. Not that it makes any difference because AU can't win enough games to matter. The other reason I dislike Vandy is we just can't beat them ofter enough suit me. First, you rarely shoot free throws in that dinky little place they call a coliseum. Players sit below the floor and get a first class view of what kind of shoes everyone is wearing. Also, the teams sit at the end of the floor down on the baseline. That's just wrong. Coaches can't communicate with the players. And the concession stands are second rate. I'd give the restrooms a passing score. It is the worst arena in the SEC. But, and this big, it is a tremendous homecourt advantage.
Of course, after the game you have to listen to country music. It's on every station except the ones that ask you to send their ministry money. To be blessed you can just lay you hand on the speaker, and shazam... yep, I hate Vandy and Nashville, Tennessee. Their nicest building is called the Batman building which give us an idea of their lives. Even their horses walk funny. The best thing in Tennessee is the YOU ARE NOW LEAVING TENNESSEE sign on the interstate. It's as good as a doctor telling you the medical test you just paid money for was negative, but he'll give you some Percocet for pain anyway.
Tomorrow we can talk about the game. I had to get that off my chest about Vandy.
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