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Posted on 5/25/17 at 8:53 pm
Posted on 5/25/17 at 8:53 pm
So when/why did Kentucky rip this off? Serious question though.
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Posted on 5/25/17 at 8:59 pm to linus
Stoll Field had it before Tennessee did. So technically, y'all ripped it off.
It also represents Secretariat's silks.
It also represents Secretariat's silks.
This post was edited on 5/25/17 at 9:01 pm
Posted on 5/25/17 at 8:59 pm to linus
This has been discussed to death. I believe there is a search function. Fair warning, you're going to learn something.
Posted on 5/25/17 at 9:00 pm to linus
I've never understood Appalachias draw to the checkerboard
Posted on 5/25/17 at 9:01 pm to linus
Yes, we get to discuss this for the 1000th time!!!
Posted on 5/25/17 at 9:01 pm to WestCoastAg
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I've never understood Appalachias draw to the checkerboard
Setting aside UK not being in Appalachia, it's because we're too simple for chess board patterns. Duh.
Posted on 5/25/17 at 9:03 pm to LegendOfCobb
Don't y'all also eat BBQ goat or sheep or something ???
Posted on 5/25/17 at 9:04 pm to LegendOfCobb
Excuse my ignorance of the geography of Kentucky but isn't Lexington is eastern Kentucky?
Posted on 5/25/17 at 9:08 pm to WestCoastAg
By region, Lexington is in the Bluegrass Region. Around the middle of the green section.
Posted on 5/25/17 at 9:09 pm to WestCoastAg
No. Lexington is in Central Kentucky. It should be the capital but that jealous city 70 miles west of here couldn't stand the thought so Frankfort was the compromise. 
Posted on 5/25/17 at 9:11 pm to linus
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Don't y'all also eat BBQ goat or sheep or something ???
Easy now, I mainly look forward to July 4th because a buddy always barbeques a goat. Few things better when done right.
Posted on 5/25/17 at 9:12 pm to TimeOutdoors
I have BBQ on the brain. Looking forward to the weekend!
Posted on 5/25/17 at 9:13 pm to WestCoastAg
Just trying to imagine horse farms in the mountains hahahahaha
Posted on 5/25/17 at 9:14 pm to BluegrassBelle
I'll just see my way out
This post was edited on 5/25/17 at 9:15 pm
Posted on 5/25/17 at 9:14 pm to BluegrassBelle
What date did they begin using the pattern on Stoll Field?
Posted on 5/25/17 at 9:16 pm to BigOrangeBri
1930 (that we know of). The pic I posted is from 1930 and that's the earliest documented use. It's my understanding the Vols didn't start using it until late 50s/early 60s.
Posted on 5/25/17 at 9:17 pm to BigOrangeBri
Good question. In all seriousness, I don't remember seeing it too much in the past. Looks like Nike might have started to incorporate the pattern in the past 9/10 years.
Posted on 5/25/17 at 9:19 pm to BluegrassBelle
I believe you're right but I also think the pattern has been on Ayers Hall for much longer.
Posted on 5/25/17 at 9:22 pm to linus
The ol' Google box says Ayers Hall was completed in 1921. It wasn't replicated on the field until later.
Posted on 5/25/17 at 9:24 pm to BluegrassBelle
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930 (that we know of). The pic I posted is from 1930 and that's the earliest documented use. It's my understanding the Vols didn't start using it until late 50s/early 60s.
Gotcha. Our checkerboards were inspired by one of the most recognizable buildings on campus, Ayres Hall. It was finished in 1921. So I guess neither one of us really ripped anything off. More of a coincidence than anything.
This post was edited on 5/25/17 at 9:28 pm
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