At our Bulldog home, if we do wear orange, we make sure to call it "persimmon" or "poppy". Never, never "orange"

I do too! When was the last game in the series played?

We last played in 2010, but I think the East-West division alignment in 1992 was what killed the rivalry. Tennessee lost Ole Miss and Auburn as regular opponents. That Auburn match up was a good one, too. If I had more time and desire, I would google further and find out the specifics, but I don't. At least Ole Miss and Tennessee can agree on thinking the Mannings are awesome!

The Mannings are awesome. Did you see their "Football On Your Phone," video?

I know this is probably not the right place to post this, but since it is about the actual school, I hope it's okay. I am a Tennessee girl through and through and took a little time off of school after graduating. If I were to be a freshman next year and be 22, is that a recruitment no no?

You may not have as much in common with New Members that are 18, but it's not prohibited.

I was an upperclass New Member when I pledged and was 21 by the time I was initiated. About 1/4 of my pledge class was upperclass, so I did not feel out of place.

I mean this with no disrespect, but are you a Tennessee Chi Omega? I ask because I'm guessing that you may not be familiar with the campus culture based on how you described your chapter.

To the OP, some chapters at Tennessee pledge upperclassmen, but it's still primarily a freshman girl's game. It is a bit less competitive than some other SEC schools, but don't kid yourself that it's a walk in the park. Get recommendations for all chapters. More than one if you can. You are in the unique position of both being older and a freshman. I recommend that you proceed with recruitment and understand at the outset that some chapters may cut you because you are not the traditional PNM, but some will be more open to you. All thirteen chapters on campus are AWESOME, and they have HOUSES now! (My collegiate self is so jealous!)

Go Vols and GBO!

Ha! AmIBlue...love your "reason" for edit.

I second. When going through recruitment I would just gently remind everyone that, even though you are older, you still have a full four years to give! (If you will have a full four years to give, that is...)

Is it common just to be cut all together?

It can happen, all depends on the individual circumstances. There are many, many factors that determine the outcome.

Today is preference and my rec girl has 2 chapters left, neither of which was a top favorite earlier in the week. I'm proud of her for keeping an open mind! I'm anxious to see what happens tomorrow.

My girl too! She ended up with 3 pref parties... Didn't think that was going to be the case earlier in the week... it seems to be Between her legacy from me and her Aunt. And another! I'm so Excited for her! This week has been a roller coaster! I wasn't sure how the Southerners would treat my Yankee sophomore transfer Legacy! I'm also proud of my girl for having an open mind, especially about her legacy...she was not impressed during the first round! :D

Well, how did it go?

My rec girl is thrilled with her new home, and I'm excited for her! Pref can really be a game changer as she chose a chapter that she wanted to drop after first round! I've heard from various people that recruitment was not at all easy this year. Usually girls from our high school do well, but there were some surprising cuts and releases this year.

That makes me super nervous for next year!