(02-12-2012 02:59 PM)3601 Wrote:  FedEx dropped the Organe Bowl sponsorship.

Yup, its Discover now. And they don't let you forget. I've never seen so much advertising when I went to see the Clemson/WVU game!

(02-12-2012 02:57 PM)BealeStreetTiger Wrote:  

(02-12-2012 02:35 PM)quo vadis Wrote:  What you should also point out is that what is mentioned is that Memphis pledges to do everything it can to convince FedEx to support the Big East, but FedEx isn't obligated to do anything at all.

Memphis didn’t pledge it the “FedEx brass” who met with John Marinatto here in Memphis did. Marketing is huge for the FedEx corporation and the BE will no doubt benefit.

He's referencing the specific language in the contract. It's yet to be determined exactly how much FedEx will do, but those who scoffed at the idea of FedEx's involvement have been proven very wrong. They know who they are.

Some attacked and castigated those Memphis fans who suggested that FedEx was very involved in the Memphis Big East push. They argued that there was no proof except for reported rumors and that it was nothing more than wishful thinking. They were right in that there was no documented proof, but only a blind man would not have believed that FedEx was deeply involved.

The proof is in the pudding.

Dude. Talk about holding grudges. And having to prove you are always right.

I'd suggest a splash of bourbon, and then sitting back while enjoying the moment. But, you go ahead and keep working on the ulcer.

The Liberty bowl will become a major venue for the Big East in the future with significantly increased payouts.

(02-12-2012 02:38 PM)quo vadis Wrote:  

(02-12-2012 01:37 PM)3601 Wrote:  I know you seem to enjoy your trips to the Bluff City.

Memphis is a pretty nice town. It's got some nasty, dirty-south hood areas, for sure, but if you stay clear of those there's a lot of fun to be had. And the UM campus is nice, southern-rustic as well. A nice place to visit, about the only oasis in the 600 miles of Mississippi River between St. Louis and New Orleans.

And people here accuse Quo of being a negative troll

(02-12-2012 03:16 PM)CardinalZen Wrote:  Dude. Talk about holding grudges. And having to prove you are always right.

I'd suggest a splash of bourbon, and then sitting back while enjoying the moment. But, you go ahead and keep working on the ulcer.

I'm not holding a grudge. I'm simply pointing out that some folks were right about this subject and some folks were very wrong. Is that OK? People like to run their mouths on message boards, but they don't like to be reminded when they made fools of themselves.

(02-12-2012 03:24 PM)BJUnklFkr Wrote:  

(02-12-2012 02:38 PM)quo vadis Wrote:  

(02-12-2012 01:37 PM)3601 Wrote:  I know you seem to enjoy your trips to the Bluff City.

Memphis is a pretty nice town. It's got some nasty, dirty-south hood areas, for sure, but if you stay clear of those there's a lot of fun to be had. And the UM campus is nice, southern-rustic as well. A nice place to visit, about the only oasis in the 600 miles of Mississippi River between St. Louis and New Orleans.

And people here accuse Quo of being a negative troll

Yea, that was very nice of him/her.

(02-12-2012 03:27 PM)3601 Wrote:  Yea, that was very nice of him/her.

Definitely HIM... he's gone as far as posting pix of himself from time to time.

(02-12-2012 03:09 PM)3601 Wrote:  

(02-12-2012 02:57 PM)BealeStreetTiger Wrote:  

(02-12-2012 02:35 PM)quo vadis Wrote:  What you should also point out is that what is mentioned is that Memphis pledges to do everything it can to convince FedEx to support the Big East, but FedEx isn't obligated to do anything at all.

Memphis didn’t pledge it the “FedEx brass” who met with John Marinatto here in Memphis did. Marketing is huge for the FedEx corporation and the BE will no doubt benefit.

He's referencing the specific language in the contract. It's yet to be determined exactly how much FedEx will do, but those who scoffed at the idea of FedEx's involvement have been proven very wrong. They know who they are.

Some attacked and castigated those Memphis fans who suggested that FedEx was very involved in the Memphis Big East push. They argued that there was no proof except for reported rumors and that it was nothing more than wishful thinking. They were right in that there was no documented proof, but only a blind man would not have believed that FedEx was deeply involved.

The proof is in the pudding.

There are probably legal reasons the contract omitted specifics concerning FedEx.

(02-12-2012 03:26 PM)3601 Wrote:  

(02-12-2012 03:16 PM)CardinalZen Wrote:  Dude. Talk about holding grudges. And having to prove you are always right.

I'd suggest a splash of bourbon, and then sitting back while enjoying the moment. But, you go ahead and keep working on the ulcer.

I'm not holding a grudge. I'm simply pointing out that some folks were right about this subject and some folks were very wrong. Is that OK? People like to run their mouths on message boards, but they don't like to be reminded when they made fools of themselves.

Louisville being the Major UPS air hub in the world should get together with Fed Ex for LOUISVILLE- MEMPHIS match ups. Promotions could be insane! Like Coke -Pepsi

Is Auto Zone a big corporate supporter? Just curious since they are based in Memphis.

(02-12-2012 05:36 PM)Its The Talons Wrote:  Is Auto Zone a big corporate supporter? Just curious since they are based in Memphis.

yes, but not near the level of fred ex.

(02-12-2012 05:36 PM)Its The Talons Wrote:  Is Auto Zone a big corporate supporter? Just curious since they are based in Memphis.

Yep. They back the university, and the city of Memphis. Just not as vocal and visible as FedEx. They built a AAA baseball park practically right across Beale St. from the FedExForum.

(02-12-2012 05:38 PM)aTxTIGER Wrote:  

(02-12-2012 05:36 PM)Its The Talons Wrote:  Is Auto Zone a big corporate supporter? Just curious since they are based in Memphis.

yes, but not near the level of fred ex.

Y'all are lucky to have those great companies back y'alls university.

(02-12-2012 05:39 PM)TripleA Wrote:  

(02-12-2012 05:36 PM)Its The Talons Wrote:  Is Auto Zone a big corporate supporter? Just curious since they are based in Memphis.

Yep. They back the university, and the city of Memphis. Just not as vocal and visible as FedEx. They built a AAA baseball park practically right across Beale St. from the FedExForum.

Oh yea, I forgot. That's one of my favorite parks to watch a game. Awesome location and architecture.

(02-12-2012 05:39 PM)TripleA Wrote:  

(02-12-2012 05:36 PM)Its The Talons Wrote:  Is Auto Zone a big corporate supporter? Just curious since they are based in Memphis.

Yep. They back the university, and the city of Memphis. Just not as vocal and visible as FedEx. They built a AAA baseball park practically right across Beale St. from the FedExForum.

FedEx's annunal revenue is about $40 Billion. AutoZone's annual revenue is about about $7 Billion. I think FedEx probably spends a greal deal more on advertising. Both are great at supporting the community.

(02-12-2012 05:31 PM)CardFan1 Wrote:  Louisville being the Major UPS air hub in the world should get together with Fed Ex for LOUISVILLE- MEMPHIS match ups. Promotions could be insane! Like Coke -Pepsi

I would imagine this justifies The Big East securing programs in huge markets??? Now we need Temple and/or BYU to make it an even better $$$ National conference. Brilliant.

(02-12-2012 05:31 PM)CardFan1 Wrote:  Louisville being the Major UPS air hub in the world should get together with Fed Ex for LOUISVILLE- MEMPHIS match ups. Promotions could be insane! Like Coke -Pepsi

Well since we have FedEx we will be Coke Louisville can be Pepsi.

(02-12-2012 01:03 PM)3601 Wrote:  FedEx is specifially mentioned by name in the Memphis-Big East contract. I specifically remember UL 07 (and rath) saying that the idea that FedEx would or could be influential in the Big East expansion decision was absurd. I guess they were wrong.

The Liberty Bowl was also specifically mentioned. I have been telling people on this forum for the last 8 years that Memphis would bring both, and they will. I also spent years saying that Tiger football will quickly become competitive in the Big East. Looking forward to saying I told you so on that also.