Here is some of Fox 13's coverage of the event. The lady in the parking lot screams class.
Painful Memphis/Porter related quote of the week: "LSU has obviously been able to overcome the loss of Coach Porter."
The failing project some may call the Johnson-Porter era reared its ugly head again the Liberty Bowl over the weekend. As usual, the Tigers looked over-matched and the coaches had no answer to SMU's game plan. Why schedule a team like SMU for homecoming? Yes, there's a good chance that Memphis may only win one game, but Austin Peay, UAB or Marshall would have been more evenly matched or closer losses.
Remember that attendance is one of the factors being considered for conference expansion. The chances are getting more slim every day that the Tigers will be included in the next wave, but having people in the stands or at least tickets sold may help the cause. It's a long shot, but there's not much else fans can do with the way the Tigers are sucking it up on the field. On this note, Conference USA and Mountain West officials will get together this evening in Dallas to discuss a possible football-only merger.
Who will be the next scapegoat let go at the Billy J. Murphy Athletic Complex? A random position coach, Pouncer or a golf graduate assistant? New Mexico made the right choice yesterday. When will boosters and alumni finally pull the plug on this dying experiment?
Earnestine & Hazel's is getting some recognition in the latest issue of Garden & Gun magazine. The Soul Burger has been named one of the 50 Best Southern Foods. Chef Martha Foose of Greenwood, MS also mentioned that breakfast at the Beauty Shop in Cooper Young would be her choice for her last meal. It looks like it's time to check out breakfast at the Beauty Shop.
The dry rub wings from Central BBQ also had a mention in the issue.
