(05-03-2022 10:01 AM)tigerfan39 Wrote:  

(05-03-2022 08:33 AM)Stammers Wrote:  

(04-30-2022 07:56 AM)danny1 Wrote:  I had heard from some folks that the OCS would indeed be coming and also from someone that is certainly in the loop that major updates are being considered for The Liberty Bowl (current press box totally removed, new suites built in at a lower level, new and more bathrooms, upgraded seating, etc.). I'm not sure at this point that a final decision has been made one way or the other, but I do know that both are being looked at closely by our major boosters, I was totally on board the OCS bandwagon, but I must say that the plans for possible updates for The Liberty Bowl are way beyond anything I could have imagined.

Bottom line - Fred Smith said we would do "Whatever it takes" to gain Big XII admission. I trust him and the other major boosters involved in these decisions, along with our new president, do what is in the long-term best interest of the university and football program.

I am convinced that good things are coming one way or the other. Still believe that confirmation of final plans will be announced shortly. GO TIGERS!

Quote:Bottom line - Fred Smith said we would do "Whatever it takes" to gain Big XII admission. I trust him and the other major boosters involved in these decisions, along with our new president, do what is in the long-term best interest of the university and football program.

Can you reference where Fred Smith said 'we would do whatever it takes'?
I know the mess in 2016 when Smith said he'll sponsor B12 FB and BB and help prop Memphis up, but haven't seen anything about what you reference.

Unless, you're going on what SicEM 365 said that they heard there was a phone call with Fred Smith and he said, we would get it done or something like that. Is that your reference?

If they announce an OCS you will know significant booster commitments are already in the bag.

As for Mr. Smith, he made numerous strong statements about the importance and commitment to gain entry into the B12. Exact wording is not worth arguing over unless someone just likes to argue. Accept he will help lead the giving personally and through FedEx.