Memphis Probation, Beer At Football Games, WWH Say No

What seems to be missed in the hoopla associated with the NCAA announcement last week is the three years of probation facing all University of Memphis sports. The basketball allegations coupled with the gross negligence of the women's golf program have the NCAA closely watching Tigers sports. All of this happened under the leadership of R.C. Johnson. Maybe its time for Johnson to step down and let new blood add some much need energy to the program.

The City of Memphis announced that beginning this season beer will be sold at Memphis Tigers football games at the Liberty Bowl. This is fantastic news. It will be interesting to see how well Memphis fans handle their alcohol intake. City officials are estimating that beer sales at Tigers games will add close to $250,000 to city revenues for 2009.

On a local radio show today, Willie Herenton said that he will not run for mayor in the upcoming special election. Let's hope he keeps his word.