ESPN is doing a "Mt. Rushmore" thing where they pick certain states' top four sports personalities. I don't think they're doing all the
states. Not sure. But who would be on our state's "Mt. Rushmore"? I would have to say that Gen. Neyland and Wilma Rudolph are locks. Probably
Pat, too. Any others come to mind?
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Tennessee's Mt. Rushmore? |
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Posts: 506 02/28/09 14:31:14 |
they did all 50 states, then you had to vote, and they did the feature you saw on tv on the top 5. i'll see if I can find the list of all 50 states.
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WestPointDad09 |
This is state wide, and not UT, correct? | #2 | ||
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Posts: 473 02/28/09 14:33:49 Mystic Squire of the T |
Neyland, Rudolph, Summitt, and either Peyton Manning or Reggie White.
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TennesseeTuxedo |
Ed Temple, Dean Hayes, Ed "Too Tall" Jones, Ted Rhodes, Grantland Rice, Bobby Dodd | #3 | ||
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Posts: 10630 02/28/09 14:37:09 Sheep Barber |
and you could include Tennessee born Oscar Robertson.
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Posts: 57 02/28/09 15:28:27 |
Neyland, Summit, Rudolph, and since its all about Tennessee, what about Majors?If not him what about John Ward?
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BillVol |
I'd go with Ward | #5 | ||
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Posts: 5130 02/28/09 15:51:12 All-Around Vol |
Good one!
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TennesseeTuxedo |
Please, A Freaking Mediocre Broadcaster? If You're Not Going To Put Athletics Related.... | #6 | ||
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Posts: 10631 02/28/09 15:52:59 Sheep Barber |
you can use others like Andrew Jackson, Davey Crockett, Judy Garland (born in Fentress County)
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BillVol |
Here's their list | #7 | ||
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Posts: 5131 02/28/09 15:54:31 All-Around Vol |
http://sports.espn.go.com/espn/sportscenter/news/story?id=3835206
Summitt Rudolph Reggie Peyton I would have put the General first on the list obviously. On this list, in front of Reggie. |
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BillVol |
You're probably right, Tux | #8 | ||
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Posts: 5132 02/28/09 16:03:21 All-Around Vol |
Even though John's influence on sports in this state was enormous.
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IndianVol |
Brian Darden should be a lock | #9 | ||
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Posts: 3941 02/28/09 16:07:31 Mystic Knight of the T |
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TennesseeTuxedo |
Only On Those Who Have Not Ventured Far From Tennessee | #10 | ||
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Posts: 10634 02/28/09 16:08:37 Sheep Barber |
Ward was not very good compared to other broadcasters around the nation.
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Posts: 5133 02/28/09 16:23:27 All-Around Vol |
Well, I said his influence on sports in this state was enormous. Why do you say that John was not as good as other broadcasters nationally? I
thought when he was in his prime, he was very good. He was not a candidate for national radio or TV, but he could describe a game -- especially basketball --
very well IMO.
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TennesseeTuxedo |
John Ward Was A Horrible Announcer | #12 | ||
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Posts: 10635 02/28/09 16:35:35 Sheep Barber |
I have heard several much better than he was.
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bluegrassvol |
I agree. | #13 | ||
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Posts: 264 02/28/09 19:07:59 |
BillVol wrote:He was one of the best ever in the SEC. I would say the overwhelming majority of people, even non UT people, thought he was great. |
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Englishvol |
re- Judy Garland | #14 | ||
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Posts: 3 02/28/09 19:17:42 |
Judy Garland was actually born in Minnessota . Besides this was for sport personalites.
Last Edited By: Englishvol 02/28/09 19:20:19.
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brothervoliver2 |
Phil Fulmer, John Chavis, Pat Washington, and | #15 | ||
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Posts: 3106 02/28/09 19:30:28 Ultimate Fan |
Lynn Lang.
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wmcovol |
Jeff Fucking Fisher? Are you kidding me? | #16 | ||
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Posts: 1012 02/28/09 22:42:43 Mystic Knight of the T |
a .500 coach of a medicore franchise? ESPN is the NFL Network.
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LegendofNation |
SCREW YOU TUX | #17 | ||
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Posts: 5899 02/28/09 22:58:41 OM Director of Public Relations |
John Ward is a living Tennessee legend. The fact that you think he is a "mediocre" broadcaster is the stupidest thing ever posted on the internet.
John Ward brought UT football alive every fucking time they played like no one ever has or ever will.
You are fucking pathetic. ( I ) Have the ability to call Mike Hamilton at any time and have him return my call- just as he is about to do TODAY with this Thigpen deal and my complaint.- AtlantaVol 1/30/09 I've already told you: the only way to a woman's heart is along the path of torment. I know none other as sure.
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TennesseeTuxedo |
NO Homsexual Innuendo This Time From You Leggo? | #18 | ||
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Posts: 10636 03/01/09 00:08:57 Sheep Barber |
You're slipping.
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TennesseeTuxedo |
Not According To A Paul Harvey Rest of The Story | #19 | ||
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Posts: 10638 03/01/09 00:11:20 Sheep Barber |
They lived in Jamestown until she was a day old according to a Paul Harvey story.
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wmcovol |
Sorry Tux, but JW was the best radio BB announcer Ive ever heard | #20 | ||
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Posts: 1014 03/01/09 12:25:15 Mystic Knight of the T |
He was amazing in describing where the ball was, who was passing to who and where they were on the court. He could talk very fast and describe things
accurately. If you could picture the court in your mind, you were basically watching it listening to John. I dont think he was as good in football (although
still good).
Some of the announcers today are horrible. Most of the time they are wrong about the score, who got the ball, etc. |
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