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Stammers
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RE: Fred Jones Way
Quote:Jones submitted the name change request.
Not a friend of the university. He can go **** himself as far as I'm concerned.
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05-07-2019 03:02 PM |
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memtigbb
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RE: Fred Jones Way
Yeah, if you are the one who submits the name change request, you lose a lot of respect in my book... no.
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05-07-2019 03:13 PM |
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Collegiate Black Man
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RE: Fred Jones Way
He is an Alum of the University, and if it inspires youth in South Memphis to strive like he did, what is the harm (except for the fact that he submitted the petition to name the street after himself, a little strange)? Besides, that street isn't the property of the University, what's the problem?
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05-07-2019 03:34 PM |
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Keeper
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RE: Fred Jones Way
This should happen.
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05-07-2019 04:37 PM |
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NigelTufnel
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RE: Fred Jones Way
At least get someone else to submit the request. Sheesh.
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05-07-2019 04:50 PM |
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GermantownTiger
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RE: Fred Jones Way
I have a lot of respect for him as a solid promoter of the SHC, but to make the request for himself is kinda' odd and strikes as somewhat self-serving.
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05-07-2019 05:16 PM |
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Tiger87
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RE: Fred Jones Way
He may be an alum, but I haven't seen his contributions to the university. Quite the contrary, IMO.
But since this isn't on campus or around LBMS, whatever.
Yeah, weird that he had/chose to submit the petition himself.
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05-07-2019 05:28 PM |
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MemTigers1998
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RE: Fred Jones Way
WGAS? I’ve lived in Memphis my entire life and have no idea where that street is
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05-07-2019 07:03 PM |
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tigerlands
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RE: Fred Jones Way
(05-07-2019 03:13 PM)memtigbb Wrote: Yeah, if you are the one who submits the name change request, you lose a lot of respect in my book... no.
Yeah, no joke. Odd.
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05-07-2019 07:09 PM |
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SoCal Tiger
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RE: Fred Jones Way
Whatever, I love the SHC, but Fred makes it more about him than the game.
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05-07-2019 07:29 PM |
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BinghamptonNed
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RE: Fred Jones Way
(05-07-2019 03:34 PM)Collegiate Black Man Wrote: He is an Alum of the University, and if it inspires youth in South Memphis to strive like he did, what is the harm (except for the fact that he submitted the petition to name the street after himself, a little strange)? Besides, that street isn't the property of the University, what's the problem?
I think it is a great idea. A great promoter will have a street named after him in a needy but developing area, he will have constant motivation to help that area so his street receives maximum acclaim..
As far as being an alum, I have never seen him at a Tiger football game, maybe he is always with the high-rollers?
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05-07-2019 08:32 PM |
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AlonsoWDC
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RE: Fred Jones Way
Why are we bashing an alum?
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05-07-2019 09:11 PM |
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New Here 101
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RE: Fred Jones Way
Who cares?
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05-07-2019 09:22 PM |
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Tigerx3
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RE: Fred Jones Way
Some of you guys sound like Ky message board people. We don’t own the Liberty Bowl. It is our own fault we don’t have an OCS and share in a publicly owned stadium. The SHC is good for the city and represents one of the marque HBCU national events. I don’t have an opinion in the street naming discussion. It is not an issue for me. The attack on him is less than complimentary of our fans.
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05-08-2019 07:00 AM |
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Marc Mensa
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RE: Fred Jones Way
Can’t see why it would be an issue... other than there are people who simply do not like him.
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05-08-2019 11:55 AM |
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ncrdbl1
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RE: Fred Jones Way
If it happens then we all need to go over there with spray paint and draw our own lines on the street and drive spikes into the asphalt. Then pour out grease and chicken bones on the road.
While any attraction which brings in out of towners is good for the city economically. The value of the SHC is grossly overestimated.
True, we do not own the LBS, but we are the largest and oldest tenant and we are accountable for a lot of the upkeep cost. Do not forget if the tourism zone does not meet the minimum requirement to make the payment on the upgrades, then the U of M is responsible for making up the shortage up to a certain point each year. SHC is only on the hook for their rental fees and nothing else.
(This post was last modified: 05-08-2019 12:00 PM by ncrdbl1.)
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Tigx
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RE: Fred Jones Way
(05-08-2019 11:59 AM)ncrdbl1 Wrote: If it happens then we all need to go over there with spray paint and draw our own lines on the street and drive spikes into the asphalt. Then pour out grease and chicken bones on the road.
While any attraction which brings in out of towners is good for the city economically. The value of the SHC is grossly overestimated.
True, we do not own the LBS, but we are the largest and oldest tenant and we are accountable for a lot of the upkeep cost. Do not forget if the tourism zone does not meet the minimum requirement to make the payment on the upgrades, then the U of M is responsible for making up the shortage up to a certain point each year. SHC is only on the hook for their rental fees and nothing else.
Was waiting for Nascar guy to chime in with his usual degree of racial sensitivity.
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05-08-2019 12:06 PM |
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AlonsoWDC
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RE: Fred Jones Way
When was the last time he left Byhalia and went to Tiger Lane?
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05-08-2019 02:15 PM |
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tigersroll
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RE: Fred Jones Way
(05-08-2019 11:59 AM)ncrdbl1 Wrote: If it happens then we all need to go over there with spray paint and draw our own lines on the street and drive spikes into the asphalt. Then pour out grease and chicken bones on the road.
While any attraction which brings in out of towners is good for the city economically. The value of the SHC is grossly overestimated.
True, we do not own the LBS, but we are the largest and oldest tenant and we are accountable for a lot of the upkeep cost. Do not forget if the tourism zone does not meet the minimum requirement to make the payment on the upgrades, then the U of M is responsible for making up the shortage up to a certain point each year. SHC is only on the hook for their rental fees and nothing else.
Mane, you are insufferable!
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