There's been one thing about this whole situation that I just haven't been able to put my hands around. It was really bugging me. But, it popped in the ol' noggin this morning on the way to the bus stop with my son.

Let me preface this thought with a few words. First, there are a few things in today's business climate that separate the good companies from the bad. Who are the companies we love today? Southwest Airlines, Google, Twitter, Zappos, and many others. What is it that make those companies great? They're transparent. They let their customers see who they really are and it facilitates trust.

This is what I'm getting at with the Titans. There is no transparency over there at Baptist Sports Park. The Titans are becoming like Microsoft. There's all of the hype, you can't see behind the curtain and boom...out pops the NFL equivalent of Windows ME.

I've been a huge supporter of Coach Fisher. But, it just feels like the message and the messenger have lost their luster. A little more transparency will go a LONG way with the fans...I mean your customers.

• Tennessee Titans vs. Packers
  • Let's see the 1st team offense didn't score a touchdown all preseason. I'm just a little bit worried.
• Vanderbilt vs. Miami of Ohio
  • Great to see Vandy off to a good start. They looked good and we're exciting to watch. I think all of the fans in Franklin were @ Jonathan's in Cool Springs last night for the game. Big shout out for "The Sink" pizza @ Jonathan's.
• S. Carolina vs. NC State
  • The "Ole Ball Coach" looked a little nervous in the 1st half - good thing they settled down. The Gamecocks looked pretty good - that'll be a tough game for LSU this year.
• Oregon State vs. Stanford
  • So much for Pac-10 football. They couldn't even fill the stadium for a home opener against a conference opponent.

Like the morning guys said this morning on 104.5 The Zone - "say good-bye to your weekends". It's football time, baby!

P.S. - if you haven't, revisit this post from this time last year: Top 10 Reasons You Know It's Football Time In...

Now I just have another 2 days before my Tigers play. Go Vandy!

The Tigers had suffered a gut wrenching loss, At the hands of McFadden and the rest of the hogs.
And Bo in his sweatshirt, and Miles in his Hat. Were determined to prove they were better than that!

When the Tennessee Vols ran out on the field, There were ruckus applause from the mentally ill.
Still in the locker room, Les told his team, "This season ain't over. We still have a dream."

The hurt throwing arm of QB Matt Flynn  meant Ryan was the man they put their faith in.
Then the fans all heard, what Les said in the Dome. "I ain't goin' anywhere. I'm happy. I'm Home!"

The fans were still thinking "This might be a trick." 'til someone pointed out "Hey, this guy ain't Nick!"
The Hat took the field for this championship game, And he brought all his Tigers, and called them by name;

"Now, Hester! Now, Early! Now, Highsmith and Putt! Let's let 'er rip and shut these guys up!
Take to the field Men! Give it your all! Then later we'll watch numbers 1 & 2 fall."

The fans still weren't sure as to what team would show, The Virginia Tech game seemed like so long ago.
But there in the stands, the fans they did cheer, as Perrilloux played his game of the year.

While out in Ar-Kansas, the hogs claimed the boot, The tigers were focused on far better loot.
With the game knotted up, Ainge threw a quick out. But, Zenon was ready and took six to the house.

He wore a LSU jacket, and a white turtle neck, The same as he wore when his team beat La Tech.
With the hat on his head, and a childish grin, Les put his team in the title picture again.

His smile-how it widened! as Pitt won its game! He cheered Oklahoma, when it did the same.
The stars were aligning, it couldn't be true. Turns out Miles WAS destined, to play O-S-U.

With a month to prepare and a month to heal up, We're all pretty sure which team will show up.
He ain't going to Michigan, and we're sure of that. But Tressel and the Buckeyes should still Fear the Hat.

On December first, he called L-S-U home. Then set up the Tigers, to play again in the Dome.
It soon will be legend, how Les started that day, "Can't talk now. . . . I'm busy. . . . [Y'all] have a GREAT day!"