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Message: [QUOTE="JS, post: 2642163, member: 6"] It was the SEC as a formal matter, but at Tennessee's request. The letter from the Tennessee AD to the Conference was published. "We would prefer to remain anonymous but will do it ourselves if we have to . . ." While I'm at it, a few more observations. 1. There are relations between coaches and relations between fan bases. Both cases feature mixed feelings. [INDENT]a. As to coaches, Geno can make up with Pat (evidence is he did), can have no ill will toward Holly, and can still, when last heard from on the subject, decline her overtures for a game until there's an apology to Maya and her family.[/INDENT] [INDENT]b. As to the fan bases, many here say it's time to get over it. Many others aren't inclined to. [/INDENT] 2. People aren't going to change how they feel on this because someone else tells them they should. 3. Even people who have mostly common attitudes can differ on this point. Within the past 24 hours I wrote to a certain well-known board admin that my continued schadenfreude is really an enjoyment of the imagined misery of the Ghosts of The Summitt Past. I hope that vision of anguished apparitions is true, too. Back in the day, I enjoyed poking fun at Pat, as is well known to many who've been around for a while. That was before news of the unfortunate health turn, and I mostly feel kind of sorry for the likeable but lost Holly. Leaving, as the last subject, the players. I never, ever, enjoy the despondency of losing players. Don't like cameras on their tears. Don't like the portion of a post-game presser devoted to them and won't watch it. My attitude toward certain fans doesn't mean I lack empathy. It's just reserved for human beings and members of the animal kingdom. [/QUOTE]

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