Recent content by Agitated Smokey

The stadium staff actually does have primary authority over the police. I have done this for 11 years. We have primary authority until it is turned over to the police, and then we can opt to step out of the way. However, the officers are paid by the university to be there to assist stadium...

I am an usher in the stadium. Whether it is liked or not, the person has a right to stand as long as he is not standing on the seat. The cop had no jurisdiction to make him sit, and the usher of that section should have told the officer to leave him alone. If the cop continued the issue, a...

It is a conference rule that the home team sideline has to be on the home side of the field. That is why it was switched.

We are rebuilding. Changing coaches again will only prolong the cycle started by Fulmer 7 YEARS AGO. Dooley deserves to have a chance to continue to recruit, and more importantly play with his own players. The key "playmakers" on this team were not his recruits. Poole, Bray, Hunter, Rogers...

This is in response to several posts I have read in the past week. I am an alum of the University, and also have been an usher for the past 8 seasons. This is not an easy job, and I spend about 7 hours each game day at the stadium. Ushers are instructed to be respectful, and that is the way I...

Yep!

Yes I do like to watch the games for free. And we know how hard it is to get season tickets any other way without an arm and a leg!

They are always looking for new ushers. I have been doing it for 5 years. I would suggest asking an usher or gatekeeper at the next game to get you in touch with a supervisor. Or you can contact the athletic department and inquire.

I am a Neyland Stadium Usher. I am an Alum. I am not old. It is a privilege to get to watch the games. However, here are a few things you may not know: 1. We are NOT losing pay due to attendance 2. For those who do our job the right way, we have to be IN THE STADIUM 2 1/2 before the game...