Posted by nicksjuzunk on July 6, 2008 at 1:35 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Wow, that's wild stuff but I don't know if I can really agree with it. I think I am swinging to Boston or New York for that one. We don't even have a pro team. I guess Maryville High School is close though.

Posted by VolPride_13 on July 6, 2008 at 1:59 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Yeah I agree...Boston or New York, but we do have a shot because of Pat and THE Football team!!

Posted by BillVol on July 6, 2008 at 2 a.m. (Suggest removal)

nick, who gives a rat's about professional sports? In fact, any city with a pro team should be disqualified from contention for this "honor."

Posted by Einstein on July 6, 2008 at 3:02 a.m. (Suggest removal)

I agree with BillVol.

Posted by tigerwavenole on July 6, 2008 at 7:05 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Knoxville does have a pro team and it's a good one. The Knoxville Ice Bears have won the SPHL championship two of the past three years and are the current champ. That should count towards Titletown. Yes I know hockey isn't as popular as football or basketball but if you give it a try you'll love it.

Posted by rootin4volz on July 6, 2008 at 7:23 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Anywhere but Gaynesville.

Posted by nicksjuzunk on July 6, 2008 at 7:55 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Gentlemen,

It seems to be called “TitleTown USA” which implies championships which would include professional sports whether you like it or not.

Given the success of Boston in recent years,(Red Sox, Celtics, Patriots are close enough) I would give them the top spot.

Now my blood is as orange as a piece of sunquist, but if it wasn't for Pat, we'd be looking at some hard times in terms of titles. Except for maybe some sports that I am not aware of.

Tigerwavenole, thanks for the info.

Posted by tngeoff on July 6, 2008 at 8:25 a.m. (Suggest removal)

nicksjuzunk.

Exactly. We all love Vol sports...but pro sports are what the National media play to. This isn't the KNS we're talking about. Of course it would appear by content that they wouldn't have included Knoxville at all. On the pro note..after the Giants SURPRISE win of the Super Bowl this year New York and the Yankess dynasty are certainly in contention. Boston gets a shot...but the Patriots are really no longer in Boston, but Foxboro. Of course that would open the door to the New Jersey Giants. Good grief. Anyway, glad we're on the list! Eight National Championships by the Lady Vols basketball team certainly helps! Be well Nick!

Posted by ElizabethtonvolnNC on July 6, 2008 at 8:26 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Agree with Nickj - my corporate office is in Mass. and as much as I hate to admit it - because I can't stand any of those teams - it would have to be Boston.

Posted by tngeoff on July 6, 2008 at 8:47 a.m. (Suggest removal)

By the way...I guess then Baltimore could still count the Colts? Nahhh...the midnight move shook that out of the realm of possibilities.

Posted by brokebackvol on July 6, 2008 at 8:53 a.m. (Suggest removal)

funny, they didn't choose Tuscalooser

Posted by FWBVol on July 6, 2008 at 9:19 a.m. (Suggest removal)

I know they are so-called minor sports, but let's not forget the UT men's swimming team has won a NC and the men's track team has won multiple titles...I think that adds to the persona for UT.

Maybe they should have had different categories for college and pro teams, but the fact UT is in the mix is impressive.

I'm sure the boys and girls in Bama are crying a bucket of tears, and the KY Mildcats might be upset that mighty Rupp isn't going to get airtime either.

Posted by pdhuff on July 6, 2008 at 9:23 a.m. (Suggest removal)

ZZZZzzzzzzzzz.

Posted by volfan5521 on July 6, 2008 at 9:42 a.m. (Suggest removal)

BACK TO FOOTBALL FOR YOU pdchump

Posted by Bigger_Al on July 6, 2008 at 9:43 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Yes, Lexington is not going to like being off that list and seeing BOTH Louisville and Knoxville on the list.

Great to be a Tennessee Vol, eh?

Posted by nicksjuzunk on July 6, 2008 at 9:55 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Could someone explain the inclusion of Louisville to me? Granted, I am a young turkey of only 28 years of age and don't follow a whole lot beyond Football and Basketball, but what have they won?

brokeback,

I have to agree. You would think that Alabama's 412 national titles in football would merit an inclusion. I guess some of those actually have to be valid championships though.

Posted by SFOrange on July 6, 2008 at 10:29 a.m. (Suggest removal)

if its all about titles--college and pro...its LA hands down (UCLA--most collegiate national titles, USC--plenty, Lakers, Dodgers, ex-Raiders, Pepperdine--national titles in h20 polo and volleyball, Fullerton--national titles in baseball).

Posted by dvols on July 6, 2008 at 11:17 a.m. (Suggest removal)

to he l l with boston and new york!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

and espn"s love for them! please dont fall into the media trap!

Posted by emismom on July 6, 2008 at 11:57 a.m. (Suggest removal)

There is more to "Titletown" than just titles. If that were the case, there would be no point in voting, it would be cut and dried who was number one. You have to factor in community support, spirit, regional/national fan following, etc. I still think Boston tops the list, but it is easy to see why UT was a finalist when you look at the so-called "intangibles."

Posted by nicksjuzunk on July 6, 2008 at 12:12 p.m. (Suggest removal)

SFOrange,

Good points. I may exclude Boston upon further review because their success is quite recent. Took the Redsox a thousand years to win it. The Celtics 20 plus, and the Patriots were terrible till about 6 years ago.

Posted by tngeoff on July 6, 2008 at 12:20 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Boston's thoughts on the matter:

http://www.breitbart.tv/?p=125173

SFOrange.

Very good points. Gotta' roll. Thunder out.

Posted by murrayvol on July 6, 2008 at 1:45 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Knoxville won't win this thing but being one of two SEC venues chosen for consideration is pretty sweet. Perhaps now the Vol Nation can finally put the "ESPN hates on us" schtick in the rearview mirror.

Wonder how Dawgville feels about (almost Florida) Valdosta getting the instate nod? Sweet!

Posted by VOLS85 on July 6, 2008 at 3:40 p.m. (Suggest removal)

RUMOR MILL:

There is a report that Todd Campbell was arrested...

...also Doug Matthews said this morning that a DB may be kicked out of the University due to grades soon...lets hope it is one of the 35 besides Morely.

I cannot confirm nor deny these rumors, but I hope they're both wrong...

Posted by marc_ash on July 6, 2008 at 5:53 p.m. (Suggest removal)

There must be a catch. ESPN will never give love to UT. Suppose it could be worse....suppose we could be memphis fan's and get all the attention from ESPN hearing about the Bealle street meltdown in the final game this year.

Posted by LargeOrange on July 6, 2008 at 7:47 p.m. (Suggest removal)

I agree with murrayvol, Knoxville won't win it, but it is an honor to be on the list.

Posted by IPOrange on July 6, 2008 at 8:23 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Like marc_ash, I'm wary. ESPN giving a shout out to Knoxville will probably include some four letter expletives, as they rarely show love to this part of the country.

Posted by marc_ash on July 6, 2008 at 8:56 p.m. (Suggest removal)

http://sports.espn.go.com/espn/titlet...

Posted by marc_ash on July 6, 2008 at 9 p.m. (Suggest removal)

IPO is correct....ESPN has had it in for Fulmer's Vols since he made them look stupid for reporting BS.
http://espn.go.com/ncf/s/ncaatenn.html

Not sure there will ever be any love lost...but as long as they continue putting us on Monday night football..so be it.

Posted by marc_ash on July 6, 2008 at 9:17 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Some interesting reading about the legal pursuits from the University of Alabama against CPF. Especially enjoyable is the letter to Mike Hamilton. You'll all love the last paragraph the best...

If you have Insomnia, enjoy!

http://web.knoxnews.com/news/0129utdo...

Posted by GreerVol22 on July 7, 2008 at 7:59 a.m. (Suggest removal)

you can bet it won't be a shout, more like a squawk or a asthmatic wheeze.

Posted by rusty_shackleford on July 7, 2008 at 8:34 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Think they'll replay the "Tennessee Trailer Trash" comment by the Gameday goober, Chris Fowler?

Posted by VOLstuckINky on July 7, 2008 at 12:32 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Columbus Ohio as title town ... is that supposed to be a joke.

Posted by IPOrange on July 7, 2008 at 1:41 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Heh, heh, heh... asthmatic wheeze - now that's funny, Greer.

Posted by bigfan502 on July 7, 2008 at 4:18 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Knoxville deserves all the publicity it can get. Say, can anyone tell me if former Ohio State coach, John Cooper lives in the Knoxville area? I thought I saw him recently at a local diner the other day.

Posted by gavol2572 on July 7, 2008 at 4:30 p.m. (Suggest removal)

I live about 40 miles north of Valdosta on I-75 and I would have to give that town props on all the high school championships they've won and also the D2 titles also. They are pretty loyal to their programs down there so its kinda cool to see them on the list. But I will say that the power in the high school ranks is shifting from the city school in Valdosta to the county school of Lowndes.

Posted by volboy81 on July 7, 2008 at 4:58 p.m. (Suggest removal)

was ESPN guilted into this or is some light finally shining in Connecticut? My bet is on the former!

Posted by ladivolfan on July 7, 2008 at 6:06 p.m. (Suggest removal)

I'm just so disappointed that Bluff City didn't make the list.

Posted by mikevol on July 7, 2008 at 8:46 p.m. (Suggest removal)

just watched the ESPN spot great job Govols

Posted by philfan on July 8, 2008 at 8:54 p.m. (Suggest removal)

I cannot understand why some of you fans think that ESPN hates Tennessee and has it in for us. I have watched many, many Tennessee football games on ESPN or ESPN2. It would appear to me that they may actually favor us. If and when we win more of the important games, like the Vols-Gators contest, we may well be shown on TV even more often.

Posted by bigfan502 on July 8, 2008 at 9:25 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Vol fans please do not be critical of certain tv network...Philfan is right, chill out, cool it, the Vols are on tv so much and maybe if we keep negative thoughts to ourselves we could see our orangeclad vols more often. Chill out.

Posted by why36knot on July 10, 2008 at 7:24 a.m. (Suggest removal)

WHO CARES???

Posted by robertstanelle on July 10, 2008 at 8:21 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Green Bay has ALWAYS been the only real titletown in America.