Sixty Years Ago

[MR DERBY CITY]

Originally Posted by jmcarter

MJ, could be a blue state thing. One could contrast that with the UT Football celebration after beating Alabama or perhaps some rowdy fans at the Ole Miss game (but recognize Lane Kiffin is probably the most hated man in the area, to the point that the road accessing the campus sewer treatment facility is called “Kiffin Way”). In any case the passion surrounding college sports is quite a phenomenon. Recall growing up not too far from Larry; Dan Issel and Louie Dampier were big heroes, even when Pistol Pete came to town.

Yes sir, I was very fortunate to attend the 2012 and 2013 Final Fours. Pretty darn exciting when I pulled into the arena parking lot and the sign sez.. The Road Ends Here !!!!!