COLUMBIA, S.C. - At SEC Media Days in July, Tennessee safety Eric Berry said Lane Kiffin's offseason comments fired up the Vols' players.
One of those remarks attributed to Kiffin caused a stir in the South Carolina locker room, as well.
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Brillovol writes:
I figured this would come up at some point in time. This is one situation that I would have liked to hear the context and how it was actually said. I have a feeling the meaning of what Kiffin said doesn't match the idea that's been set out there.
BigOrangeInCarolina writes:
Here's hoping that Moe, who doesn't even look anywhere near old enough to be in college, will talk his smack in pre-game, go out on the field, run a crossing route, and have his helmet rearranged by Berry, Rogan, and Company. That boy has run his mouth the entire time he has been at Carolina and here he is again, sticking his nose in somebody else's business. Jefferies is quiet about what was ALLEGEDLY said, Spurrier is quiet about it, Kiffin is quiet about it. One good shot and this douche-bag will never forget (or remember) his last trip to Neyland.
we3vols#281863 writes:
I was traveling through SC last week. I had 6 SC players (at a locally owned service station) fuel my Vet. One pumped the gas, One checked the tires, one cleaned my windows, one checked under the hood, One vacumed my floor mats and one bragged about being a SC grad and was saving money for a graduate degree so that he could MANAGE a service station. H3LL, whats wrong with a good, honest, and hard working service occupation? Shat, I believe that there is a service future for all GammieCocks. Go Vols!
cloudodust writes:
Let me add another : Gamecocks make terrible fried chicken but do make for good gas pumpers.
slov writes:
Pluck'em, Smokey.
we3vols#281863 writes:
Indeed Sir. I completely agree. BTW, I am showing total respect to all gammiecocks and their dirt drawing, play calling, ex TN resident coach. Boy is his smart mouth fun. Go Vols!
we3vols#281863 writes:
Is it true that the GammieCocks have Pecking 101? You know, that is where ALL SC football players get 8 hours credit for whittiling out a wooden beak and pecking Shat with the real chickens? Go Vols!
we3vols#281863 writes:
BTW, You can't spell Sucks without USC = SUCks. Right Stevie? Go Vols!
VolinCalif writes:
Could be wrong, but I seem to remember that the kid finally admitted Kiffin didn't say that comment. It was put up by an SC recruiter. Said he recorded it on his cell he and the kid were in a motel or something. Any I don't think he could show proof and the kid said it wasn't true.
VolinCalif writes:
If you want info on the subject. KNS had art's going at the time and you could find them or just ask Griff.
cdonsbach writes:
Fill 'er up with 89 and then come get your beat-down.
Go Vols.
acolvol#632266 writes:
That seemed to me the most set-up and scripted interview ever.
CLEMSONVOL716WASBANNED writes:
Live here in SC about 65 miles for the barnyard roosters, and they still to this day prove one thing is for certain....
'YOU CAN'T MAKE CHICKEN SALAD OUT OF CHICKEN PHOOEY"
Would you be brave enough to let a gamecock pump your gas?? Not Me...GO VOLS
MidTennVol writes:
From everything I've read about this over the past several months, no question in my mind that Kiffin said these things. I'm convinced he's lying through his teeth.
chadavolic1976 writes:
Well I am looking forward to a good tailgate and hoping that it doesn't rain us out. I am ready to keep getting better and getting our next recruiting class in here and seeing what we can do!
bigpapa writes:
Trust me folks, we will hear about this story from the Gamecocks every year for a long time. They won't let things go - ever! I know several SC fans and they still bring up the exchange of words between Albert Hainsworth and SC players back in '98. Good grief! LET IT GO! Get ready. Every season this will be brought up over and over again. I completely agree with a previous poster - YAWN!!!!!
VoL4LiFe86 writes:
Not sure about that but sounds about right. I know CLK said there's no way he said that and it's not something he would say anyway because all pumps are self serve now. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VLI88U...
go to 5:00
VOL03_NC writes:
If the shoe fits, wear it!
Realist writes:
There might be a new Priceless commercial in 5 years. Moe Brown pumping gas for Pilot in Columbia!
Danno81 writes:
Good luck with that Moe. You'll need it. Our D is hitting hard, so keep talking... You may want a big reception, but Spurrier isn't just going to cater to your revenge and pride. Not with Berry ready to cherry pick and get his INT's up like last year. And remember, you're coming to our house.
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WhitePineVol77 writes:
Bring it onnnnn
volsfannsc writes:
It's funny that this article was posted to fire us up...and it works. The SEC tried very hard to get a statment out of that kid but he bowed down and couldn't recall the exact statment. Now on game week its an issue again. I think its time for KNS to actually post informative, intelligent, and pertinent articles about this coming Saturday rather than stirring up the pot with articles from another paper. For instance, has Lincoln recovered from his quad strain? If not do we have an adequate kicker to sub in for him? What's the word on McCoy? Call me crazy but I'd really like to know things about the coming game on Saturday in lieu of rehashing eight month old he said/she said gossip. KNS, put your efforts into substance that readers want and need. It seems of late that all you really care about is stirring up the pot. The more blog entries the better huh?
pdhuff#552644 writes:
Rack Garcia with full-service about 7 times and they won't worry about alleged quotes.
kevin151 writes:
USC's offense is embarrasing.... Vols 31-10
82cat writes:
Since we are talking gas station attendants,
Old gas staion attendant joke
Bill and Hillary are vacationing in Hillary's home town and stop at a gas station to gas up. The attendant comes out and fills up their car and when he leans over to collect the money he and Hillary recognize one another and begin making small talk.
When they finally leave Bill asks her who she was talking to and she says it was her first boyfriend from back in high school.
Bill says that's nice and asks her, "Do you ever think about what life would be like if things had been different and you would have married him instead of me?"
To which Hillary responds, "Yes I do, you would be pumping gas and he would be president."
Bloodrunzorange writes:
I am sure we can make something up to get motivated as well. This is a bunch of BS! Go Vols and Go CLK!
panties4tebow writes:
Well, If he doesn't want to pump gas he can always gather hen eggs!!!!!!!!!!
CrankE writes:
Are the Gascocks still talking about this? Yawn.
One positive in Fulmer's dismissal is that we no longer have to hear that tired saw, "Spurrier owns Fulmer." Let's return this series to reality;
TENNESSEE
OWNS
SOUTH CAROLINA
rent's due on Saturday.
wayoutwill writes:
I'm not sure that "Kiff" meant for that comment"gas pumper" to blow up like it did,but I am gonna guess that it hurt his recruiting efforts in S.Carolina to some degree.You got to hope that he will grow up and learn when to keep his mouth shut,even his admitted idol,Spurless Steve,admitted that he said things he should not have said when he was younger,I'm sure the fact that he was seen as bulletproof in many ways back in those days,(Gatordays) spurred him to say a few things and I belive he said as much on media day.I wonder how secure his job is over the next few years at S.Carolina if he doesn't win a championship over the next few years?
tennesseebee writes:
Anyone notice how quiet Darth Visor has been? Maybe for all his verbal poundings, he never was reprimanded and doesn't want to get one. Maybe Stevie has grown up. Maybe he's scared. I think pumping gas is an honest line of work. So what if SC students spell their name with a 7.
volfan2002 writes:
Actually both the recruit and Kiffin says it was never said. Seems like the Gamecocks just need something to motivate them and well If this is all they have guess that is kinda funny. Were coming in here to get revenge cause Kiffin says we pump gas. Now that is funny no matter who you are.
FearTheVols1252 writes:
What's the matter USC? Truth hurt? Will you clean my windshields and fill up my tires too?
And you're pathetic if this is your only source of motivation. I'm growing tired of people using little things like this as their 'motivation' to win a game.
StroVol writes:
Den, you definitely have issues with this staff hugh? If you behave yourself the rest of the season maybe later I'll let you twirl my keychain.
AFVol423 writes:
I guess you have to find something to motivate, and the paper has to have something to print. Slow news week in SC
StroVol writes:
"Sasquash"!!!! That is funny stuff. Sounds like an evil gourd.
shipperman#280095 writes:
Let em be motivated, we will whip em worse. GO VOLS BEAT THOSE COC*KS
topgun writes:
Please--just shut up!! GOVOLS!!
the10sevol writes:
sasquatch called from jupiter and said he never talked to you, said you made it up, so there! ;)
GBO
AllVol2008#1353998 writes:
Yawn?
TommyJack writes:
Gamecock fans have no bidness even talking about real football.
tdforvols writes:
Gamecock's have only beaten the Vols 4 times since the series began over 100 years ago. Saturday will be no different.
mbible1utk#324980 writes:
1.) Fulmer update- he made a cameo in a movie coming out in November called The Blind Side.
2.) I think after we have the 21 point lead in the fourth quarter, we should all chant "pump my gas" or "fill 'er up"
3.) If that really motivates them, it means they know it's a realistic possibility.
tennezz writes:
I`m not sure the gamechicks would even know how to pump gas. Who cares if they get fired up? Vols will put that fire out in a hurry!
VolunteerLifer writes:
Prove it.
tennezz writes:
One thing is for sure Jeffery is lieing to somebody about it, He tells Kiffin that he did not say it and tells his team that he did!
Vol86 writes:
My fellow vol fans Why are stations going to self serve? Well if you sc players working the pumps and Sperrier as station manager go figure.
mbible1utk#324980 writes:
it would be a funny prank if somehow we could drain the gas tanks of every car owned by a South Carolina football player, leaving just enough for them to get to a gas station... then just follow them around, and when they start filling it up, take some pictures. That's excellent recruiting material... If Kiffin really did say that, it wasn't a lie
OldNumber7 writes:
Excellent - I am howling. I was think Pilot should take this opportunity to hand out mugs or t-shirts at the gate this Saturday.
givehim6 writes:
Just be carefull there Moe, last team that used somethig Kiffin said to motivate the team to kick our butts, were not able to. GO VOLS!
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