Hometown foes: Vols' Williams, Walls eager to face Memphis

Event Details

What: Tennessee vs Memphis Tigers
When: Saturday, Nov. 7, 2009, 7 p.m.
Where: Neyland Stadium
Cost: Not available
Age limit: All ages

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Memphis Stat Book

KNOXVILLE -- Tennessee defensive tackles Dan Williams and Marlon Walls have firsthand experience of the long-held belief that there are two types of sports fans in Memphis.

People in Shelby County either love the Volunteers or hate everything orange.

"That's it," Walls said. "Love us or hate us. There ain't no third group."

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November 6, 2009
3:27 p.m.
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utallvol writes:

Rumor has it that Nukeese wants to transfer. Hope not we need you Big Guy. Don't let one game ruin your career, stick with it, everything will be just fine.

November 6, 2009
3:54 p.m.
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orangeblood8456 writes:

i hear memphis has good barbeque!

November 6, 2009
4:16 p.m.
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StroVol writes:

mempiss

November 6, 2009
5:21 p.m.
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Thanks to Dan and Marlon for all they have done for us. Hope they play well tomorrow and help steer a few more like them in the right direction to also become Vols. The Lane Train needs a regular stop in Memphis!

November 6, 2009
5:44 p.m.
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ArealVolFan writes:

in response to utallvol:

Rumor has it that Nukeese wants to transfer. Hope not we need you Big Guy. Don't let one game ruin your career, stick with it, everything will be just fine.

This is not a rumor. At least not from anyone inside TN, maybe some Florida homer who wants to dream. Nukes situation is resolved and he will not be transferring its unfortunate he didn't go to practice, but he needs to wake up and realize as a freshman his opportunities are limited and he has to take advantage of them if he wants more. He had his shot to be a returner, but became a liability so he lost the job. I think down the road he will be a great player for us but he has to develop as a player and a person before that happens.

November 6, 2009
7:24 p.m.
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Mobbdeep4life writes:

Can't wait to see the game tomorrow. Reading this article makes me want to root for Marlon Walls even more.
I live in Memphis and I've also received some evil stares when I wear the orange. I've even gotten evil stares at church.
Go Vols!!!!!

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