Danny White "exploring all options" to expand Neyland capacity

[barney]

I haven't seen any conversations about this so figured I would share.

I haven't seen any talk of increased seating capacity in a long, long time. I figured we were past that phase of Neyland Stadium's development, but with 15,000 people on the waiting list and demand for tickets extremely high I suppose it makes sense.

What could this look like? I can't see them adding more traditional seating capacity or a third concourse like that one ai meme images that always circulates, but maybe expanded skyboxes the length of the field? This would be similar to what Michigan did at the big house several years ago.

 

[Volbrando]

I don't know, but if they build that new entertainment complex, then expand neyland seating, they better have a plan for more parking.

not related to seating, but I'm surprised they haven't covered the south endzone upper seats the same way they have the north endzone ones. Would have to move the vols signs to go on top of the roofline, but the ability to shoot fireworks all around the stadium would be pretty cool

 

[perico]

Shouldn’t have shrunk it as much as they have over the last 20 years.

 

[madbamahater]

Just stop. Renovate the parts of the stadium that need it. Why add more? It may fall down. Our West side was renovated roughly a decade ago. Now it's all under construction again for some reason, while they continue to not make improvements in other neglected areas. Some of the men's rooms still have the feeding troughs in the bathrooms, no joke. Also, very outdated concession areas and tight pathways.

How about stop taking people's seats just to add "club seats" that no one can afford to buy and the people that used to sit in said seats, have been displaced into terrible seating options in the end zones, or nose bleeds?......what a better way to say thank you to your fans.....

Before I get called out for being bitter....we are still in our long-standing seats, but no one else around us is. It sucks for them. Now just new faces each and every game and most could care less to watch the game and many are fans of the opposing team. All for what? Few extra bucks?

Just leave **** alone and continue to focus on winning. Because, if winning dries up, you'll have tons of empty seats like Dooley, Jones, Pruitt eras. Just stop already and enjoy the ride, enjoy the current situation. All the damn construction makes it hard to park, enter the stadium, and move about. Just chill out.

 

[Special Ed]

As someone once said, "If you build it, they will come."

 

[njvols]

We’ve got plenty of seats. Finish the drill on renovations

 

[Volbrando]

We’ve got plenty of seats. Finish the drill on renovations

completely agree... Neyland needs a lot of work... especially the upper decks and the south side. Also, paint the dang steel... the rust is looking a little rough (thought for sure they would do this in the off season, but maybe they are waiting until the construction is done)

 

[Wireless1]

I just hope they don't decide that 11.5" wide seats is the answer.
I must admit the additional concourse in the south end zone has really improved exiting the stadium.

 

[vol94]

I will give props to Oklahoma as I was surprised. At least where I walked, the concourses wee much wider. Their concessions were better with more selections.

My two complaints though minor:

We had to walk up 10 plus sets of “ramps” which was exhausting and steep as we sat four rows away from the very top of stadium on visitors’ side.

It was so dam$ hot so I asked for Powerade or Gatorade. They don’t sell any type of sports drink so I bought another warm water.

Their stadium hold about 85k but it looked more updated than Neyland. But I’ll take Neyland any day! Our game day experience is much more electric and louder!

 

[TennesseeTarheel]

How about a private internet game feed with local announcers by subscription?

 

[Nationdom]

I would like to see the capacity at 120k. I also think they should try to squeeze as much seats as low as possible as well.

 

[WoodsmanVol]

Dan, ole man, focus on making Neyland the most appealing stadium, college or pro. Convert all seating to waterproof plush butt buckets. With slide out knee level cup and plate holders. Make the restrooms something less than pig stys. Put in a drone drop system where a phone app lets you order and pay for concessionary foods, and a hovering drone lowers the boxed meal to you. The app also identifies the specific seat that originated the order. Put in a retractable dome over Neyland. Dig an underground that's open only on game days. Have POTS integrate some good ole Charley Daniel music into their marching routines.

 

[Nationdom]

Dan, ole man, focus on making Neyland the most appealing stadium, college or pro. Convert all seating to waterproof plush butt buckets. With slide out knee level cup and plate holders. Make the restrooms something less than pig stys. Put in a drone drop system where a phone app lets you order and pay for concessionary foods, and a hovering drone lowers the boxed meal to you. The app also identifies the specific seat that originated the order. Put in a retractable dome over Neyland. Dig an underground that's open only on game days. Have POTS integrate some good ole Charley Daniel music into their marching routines.

I disagree. If you make the stadium too comfortable, people will get too comfortable. They will stay seated and will not be as hostile.

 

[lukeneyland]

Put bleachers back in the west sideline upper deck

 

[onevol74]

Maybe it is time for a new stadium since we are a semi-pro team now. Texas A&M did a nice job on their stadium make over. Talk to them.

The problem for us is real estate and expanding on the existing foot print would be next to impossible. I always thought that UT should expand to the south side of the river and build a huge sports complex over there. We do not live in the early 1900’s anymore and time to rethink things.

 

[WoodsmanVol]

I disagree. If you make the stadium too comfortable, people will get too comfortable. They will stay seated and will not be as hostile.

Load 'em up on liquor.

 

[VOLfrombama]

I can't imagine being any higher up than you are at the top of either upper deck. I don't know where else you can put them. Anybody?

 

[onevol74]

I can't imagine being any higher up than you are at the top of either upper deck. I don't know where else you can put them. Anybody?

Our upper decks are no where near as high as other SEC stadiums.

 

[VOLfrombama]

Our upper decks are no where near as high as other SEC stadiums.

Well, then keep going up! Upper Upper Decks it is!

I won't be up there though. I can barely see as it is.

 

[DowsaTV]

I loved the private internet feed idea as well.

 

[jeff1vol]

We DON'T need to expand. We've been there and done that. Renovate what is there now and make it a show piece stadium with amenities and comfort. Expanding is stoopid.

 

[LakeMaryFLVol]

I don't know, but if they build that new entertainment complex, then expand neyland seating, they better have a plan for more parking.

not related to seating, but I'm surprised they haven't covered the south endzone upper seats the same way they have the north endzone ones. Would have to move the vols signs to go on top of the roofline, but the ability to shoot fireworks all around the stadium would be pretty cool

They should use drone displays over the river to cover that side

 

[bicenTENNial]

I haven't seen any conversations about this so figured I would share.

I haven't seen any talk of increased seating capacity in a long, long time. I figured we were past that phase of Neyland Stadium's development, but with 15,000 people on the waiting list and demand for tickets extremely high I suppose it makes sense.

What could this look like? I can't see them adding more traditional seating capacity or a third concourse like that one ai meme images that always circulates, but maybe expanded skyboxes the length of the field? This would be similar to what Michigan did at the big house several years ago.

This is the million rendition... Might as well go for it lol

 

[volbound1700]

Neyland is a little more vertical than other recent stadiums that I have seen so it maybe harder to expand for safety reasons.

 

[volfanhill]

Its like some of you think the man can't chew gum and walk at the same time. He can finish renovations and still look into expansion. We cry about everything