In several of his latest interviews, Coach Fuente has a call out to “Tiger Nation” to fill the liberty bowl. He has done his part, now it is time for “Tiger Nation” to step up. In one of his interviews he explained how excited the players are that there might be a big crowd on Saturday. This might go a long way in the Coaches mind at the end of the season when offers from other schools start rolling in. And, Big Brother Big 12 may be watching…

I know the weather is going to be a factor, but how bad do we want this. So, I am personally buying my Nephew and his family of four tickets. Wish I could do more.

I guess I am telling my age here, but I can remember when over 50k was the norm..

Hope for a large crowd.

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Thanks GA

(10-07-2014 11:08 AM)Brother Bluto Wrote:  Thanks GA

I'm not that guy.

(10-07-2014 10:31 AM)big12tigers Wrote:  In several of his latest interviews, Coach Fuente has a call out to “Tiger Nation” to fill the liberty bowl. He has done his part, now it is time for “Tiger Nation” to step up. In one of his interviews he explained how excited the players are that there might be a big crowd on Saturday. This might go a long way in the Coaches mind at the end of the season when offers from other schools start rolling in. And, Big Brother Big 12 may be watching…

I know the weather is going to be a factor, but how bad do we want this. So, I am personally buying my Nephew and his family of four tickets. Wish I could do more.

I guess I am telling my age here, but I can remember when over 50k was the norm..

Hope for a large crowd.

50K has never been the norm. What is going on with attendance this year is remarkable....and a testament to the fact that we finally have an administration and athletic dept that is committed to big-time winning football.

(10-07-2014 11:09 AM)Mick Light Wrote:  

(10-07-2014 11:08 AM)Brother Bluto Wrote:  Thanks GA

I'm not that guy.

Delete your post you blocked my reply

(10-07-2014 11:09 AM)TigersRuleAll Wrote:  

(10-07-2014 10:31 AM)big12tigers Wrote:  In several of his latest interviews, Coach Fuente has a call out to “Tiger Nation” to fill the liberty bowl. He has done his part, now it is time for “Tiger Nation” to step up. In one of his interviews he explained how excited the players are that there might be a big crowd on Saturday. This might go a long way in the Coaches mind at the end of the season when offers from other schools start rolling in. And, Big Brother Big 12 may be watching…

I know the weather is going to be a factor, but how bad do we want this. So, I am personally buying my Nephew and his family of four tickets. Wish I could do more.

I guess I am telling my age here, but I can remember when over 50k was the norm..

Hope for a large crowd.

50K has never been the norm. What is going on with attendance this year is remarkable....and a testament to the fact that we finally have an administration and athletic dept that is committed to big-time winning football.

Maybe "norm" was a little strong, but in the early 70's and mid 70's, saw a lot of games in what seemed like a pretty full house. Ole Miss would sell out and Mississippi State when they came to town. Tennessee was big and I believe one year in there we played South Carolina. Southern Miss had a good team back then and was always a crowd for that. Which reminds me, is Fred Pancoast the only coach who has left the Tigers and not been let go in the last 45 years?

(10-07-2014 11:45 AM)big12tigers Wrote:  

(10-07-2014 11:09 AM)TigersRuleAll Wrote:  

(10-07-2014 10:31 AM)big12tigers Wrote:  In several of his latest interviews, Coach Fuente has a call out to “Tiger Nation” to fill the liberty bowl. He has done his part, now it is time for “Tiger Nation” to step up. In one of his interviews he explained how excited the players are that there might be a big crowd on Saturday. This might go a long way in the Coaches mind at the end of the season when offers from other schools start rolling in. And, Big Brother Big 12 may be watching…

I know the weather is going to be a factor, but how bad do we want this. So, I am personally buying my Nephew and his family of four tickets. Wish I could do more.

I guess I am telling my age here, but I can remember when over 50k was the norm..

Hope for a large crowd.

50K has never been the norm. What is going on with attendance this year is remarkable....and a testament to the fact that we finally have an administration and athletic dept that is committed to big-time winning football.

Maybe "norm" was a little strong, but in the early 70's and mid 70's, saw a lot of games in what seemed like a pretty full house. Ole Miss would sell out and Mississippi State when they came to town. Tennessee was big and I believe one year in there we played South Carolina. Southern Miss had a good team back then and was always a crowd for that. Which reminds me, is Fred Pancoast the only coach who has left the Tigers and not been let go in the last 45 years?

Back then we only had 51K capacity

(10-07-2014 11:51 AM)Brother Bluto Wrote:  

(10-07-2014 11:45 AM)big12tigers Wrote:  

(10-07-2014 11:09 AM)TigersRuleAll Wrote:  

(10-07-2014 10:31 AM)big12tigers Wrote:  In several of his latest interviews, Coach Fuente has a call out to “Tiger Nation” to fill the liberty bowl. He has done his part, now it is time for “Tiger Nation” to step up. In one of his interviews he explained how excited the players are that there might be a big crowd on Saturday. This might go a long way in the Coaches mind at the end of the season when offers from other schools start rolling in. And, Big Brother Big 12 may be watching…

I know the weather is going to be a factor, but how bad do we want this. So, I am personally buying my Nephew and his family of four tickets. Wish I could do more.

I guess I am telling my age here, but I can remember when over 50k was the norm..

Hope for a large crowd.

50K has never been the norm. What is going on with attendance this year is remarkable....and a testament to the fact that we finally have an administration and athletic dept that is committed to big-time winning football.

Maybe "norm" was a little strong, but in the early 70's and mid 70's, saw a lot of games in what seemed like a pretty full house. Ole Miss would sell out and Mississippi State when they came to town. Tennessee was big and I believe one year in there we played South Carolina. Southern Miss had a good team back then and was always a crowd for that. Which reminds me, is Fred Pancoast the only coach who has left the Tigers and not been let go in the last 45 years?

Back then we only had 51K capacity

I guess that is why 50 k seemed like a full house

(10-07-2014 12:08 PM)big12tigers Wrote:  

(10-07-2014 11:51 AM)Brother Bluto Wrote:  

(10-07-2014 11:45 AM)big12tigers Wrote:  

(10-07-2014 11:09 AM)TigersRuleAll Wrote:  

(10-07-2014 10:31 AM)big12tigers Wrote:  In several of his latest interviews, Coach Fuente has a call out to “Tiger Nation” to fill the liberty bowl. He has done his part, now it is time for “Tiger Nation” to step up. In one of his interviews he explained how excited the players are that there might be a big crowd on Saturday. This might go a long way in the Coaches mind at the end of the season when offers from other schools start rolling in. And, Big Brother Big 12 may be watching…

I know the weather is going to be a factor, but how bad do we want this. So, I am personally buying my Nephew and his family of four tickets. Wish I could do more.

I guess I am telling my age here, but I can remember when over 50k was the norm..

Hope for a large crowd.

50K has never been the norm. What is going on with attendance this year is remarkable....and a testament to the fact that we finally have an administration and athletic dept that is committed to big-time winning football.

Maybe "norm" was a little strong, but in the early 70's and mid 70's, saw a lot of games in what seemed like a pretty full house. Ole Miss would sell out and Mississippi State when they came to town. Tennessee was big and I believe one year in there we played South Carolina. Southern Miss had a good team back then and was always a crowd for that. Which reminds me, is Fred Pancoast the only coach who has left the Tigers and not been let go in the last 45 years?

Back then we only had 51K capacity

I guess that is why 50 k seemed like a full house

According to the Media Guide (page 4) here are the per game season averages in the Liberty Bowl in the 1970s:

1970 - 23,698
1971 - 21,681
1972 - 27,746
1973 - 26,513
1974 - 29,028
1975 - 24,075
1976 - 40,280
1977 - 28,383
1978 - 26,449
1979 - 28,033
1980 - 23,850

(10-07-2014 12:24 PM)Crini Wrote:  

(10-07-2014 12:08 PM)big12tigers Wrote:  

(10-07-2014 11:51 AM)Brother Bluto Wrote:  

(10-07-2014 11:45 AM)big12tigers Wrote:  

(10-07-2014 11:09 AM)TigersRuleAll Wrote:  50K has never been the norm. What is going on with attendance this year is remarkable....and a testament to the fact that we finally have an administration and athletic dept that is committed to big-time winning football.

Maybe "norm" was a little strong, but in the early 70's and mid 70's, saw a lot of games in what seemed like a pretty full house. Ole Miss would sell out and Mississippi State when they came to town. Tennessee was big and I believe one year in there we played South Carolina. Southern Miss had a good team back then and was always a crowd for that. Which reminds me, is Fred Pancoast the only coach who has left the Tigers and not been let go in the last 45 years?

Back then we only had 51K capacity

I guess that is why 50 k seemed like a full house

According to the Media Guide (page 4) here are the per game season averages in the Liberty Bowl in the 1970s:

1970 - 23,698
1971 - 21,681
1972 - 27,746
1973 - 26,513
1974 - 29,028
1975 - 24,075
1976 - 40,280
1977 - 28,383
1978 - 26,449
1979 - 28,033
1980 - 23,850

Must have played UT in 76

(10-07-2014 11:08 AM)Brother Bluto Wrote:  Thanks GA

Do you actually think that I am the only one who realizes the critical importance of attendance? Our football program is on the verge of breaking thru - a record crowd Saturday night will be a major blow "while the iron is hot". Those who still don't have a poncho or rainsuit: please buy one and make sure weather does not keep you from stepping up.

Wow. 76 was a good year.

(10-07-2014 12:27 PM)Brother Bluto Wrote:  

(10-07-2014 12:24 PM)Crini Wrote:  

(10-07-2014 12:08 PM)big12tigers Wrote:  

(10-07-2014 11:51 AM)Brother Bluto Wrote:  

(10-07-2014 11:45 AM)big12tigers Wrote:  Maybe "norm" was a little strong, but in the early 70's and mid 70's, saw a lot of games in what seemed like a pretty full house. Ole Miss would sell out and Mississippi State when they came to town. Tennessee was big and I believe one year in there we played South Carolina. Southern Miss had a good team back then and was always a crowd for that. Which reminds me, is Fred Pancoast the only coach who has left the Tigers and not been let go in the last 45 years?

Back then we only had 51K capacity

I guess that is why 50 k seemed like a full house

According to the Media Guide (page 4) here are the per game season averages in the Liberty Bowl in the 1970s:

1970 - 23,698
1971 - 21,681
1972 - 27,746
1973 - 26,513
1974 - 29,028
1975 - 24,075
1976 - 40,280
1977 - 28,383
1978 - 26,449
1979 - 28,033
1980 - 23,850

Must have played UT in 76

Yes we did. We also played (and beat) Ole Miss, Miss State and Auburn. Should have beaten UT-K, but lost to a couple of critical turnovers on our end of the field. Finished 7-4 in spite of leading the nation in fumbles (due to the nature of the veer offense).

(10-07-2014 12:31 PM)Gray Avenger Wrote:  

(10-07-2014 12:27 PM)Brother Bluto Wrote:  

(10-07-2014 12:24 PM)Crini Wrote:  

(10-07-2014 12:08 PM)big12tigers Wrote:  

(10-07-2014 11:51 AM)Brother Bluto Wrote:  Back then we only had 51K capacity

I guess that is why 50 k seemed like a full house

According to the Media Guide (page 4) here are the per game season averages in the Liberty Bowl in the 1970s:

1970 - 23,698
1971 - 21,681
1972 - 27,746
1973 - 26,513
1974 - 29,028
1975 - 24,075
1976 - 40,280
1977 - 28,383
1978 - 26,449
1979 - 28,033
1980 - 23,850

Must have played UT in 76

Yes we did. We also played (and beat) Ole Miss, Miss State and Auburn. Should have beaten UT-K, but lost to a couple of critical turnovers on our end of the field.

How can you remember one specific game that happened 38 years ago? I can't even remember games from 2004. Amazing...

(10-07-2014 12:31 PM)Gray Avenger Wrote:  

(10-07-2014 12:27 PM)Brother Bluto Wrote:  

(10-07-2014 12:24 PM)Crini Wrote:  

(10-07-2014 12:08 PM)big12tigers Wrote:  

(10-07-2014 11:51 AM)Brother Bluto Wrote:  Back then we only had 51K capacity

I guess that is why 50 k seemed like a full house

According to the Media Guide (page 4) here are the per game season averages in the Liberty Bowl in the 1970s:

1970 - 23,698
1971 - 21,681
1972 - 27,746
1973 - 26,513
1974 - 29,028
1975 - 24,075
1976 - 40,280
1977 - 28,383
1978 - 26,449
1979 - 28,033
1980 - 23,850

Must have played UT in 76

Yes we did. We also played (and beat) Ole Miss, Miss State and Auburn. Should have beaten UT-K, but lost to a couple of critical turnovers on our end of the field. Finished 7-4 in spite of leading the nation in fumbles (due to the nature of the veer offense).

One of my favorite teams ever

Here is our record from 76 if anyone is interested.

1976: 8-3-0

Coach:
Richard Williamson
W/L Date PF Opponent PA Location Notes

W 09-04-1976 21 Mississippi 16 Memphis, TN

W 09-11-1976 21 Florida St. 12 Memphis, TN

L 09-18-1976 14 Tulsa (OK) 16 Tulsa, OK

W 10-02-1976 27 Southern Methodist (TX) 13 Memphis, TN

W 10-09-1976 28 Auburn (AL) 27 Memphis, TN

W 10-16-1976 33 Mississippi St. 42 Memphis, TN Mississippi St. Forfeits

W 10-23-1976 31 Wichita St. (KS) 0 Memphis, TN

W 10-30-1976 14 Tulane (LA) 7 New Orleans, LA

L 11-06-1976 14 Tennessee 21 Memphis, TN

W 11-13-1976 26 Louisville (KY) 14 Louisville, KY

L 11-20-1976 12 Southern Mississippi 14 Hattiesburg, MS

11 points from undefeated... Well, except for the State game.

How the hell did we lose to Tulsa?

Tulsa was good. I was shocked when they joined C-USA and were bad.