For the record, it didn't take long for the first reference to "lack of respect" appearing in a quote associated with a football game in 2006:
"We all felt disrespected. This game tonight wasn't just for Tennessee versus California. It was for the South versus the West Coast, the SEC versus the Pac-10." - Erik Ainge, Tennessee
Yeah, whatever. The South rises again...good luck against Florida and South Carolina, Erik. Have a winning record this year, and maybe you'll get some respect.
Since the NFL begins regular season play on Thursday, I imagine it will be...oh, the 3rd quarter or so before someone gets disrespected. I'll even go out on a limb and predict that John Madden will make some sort of comment about Bill Cowher not getting the respect he deserves.
Respect...real big in football these days.
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