Decibel Record

[cbvolsfan]

When Pitt comes to town, we need to break the decibel level of 142.2 dbA set by the Chiefs. This could be the game that decides if we go bowling or not…..

 

[Ten_Titans]

When Pitt comes to town, we need to break the decibel level of 142.2 dbA set by the Chiefs. This could be the game that decides if we go bowling or not…..

I think I would almost be ashamed if the loudest we ever got Neyland was against Pittsburgh because it made us have a pretty good shot at going 6-6 on the year.

Not to be a negative Nancy. We are going to beat Pitt by 14+ anyway.

 

[vollygirl]

Won't be enough fans there for that. But we'll get there before long.

 

[NO SIR EEE]

Top 10 Decibel Records in College Football
1. Washington Huskies 133.6
2. Clemson Tigers 132.8
3. LSU Tigers 130
4. Oregon Ducks 127
5. Virginia Tech Hokies 126.2
6. Penn State Nittany Lions 122
7. Texas A&M Aggies 117
8. Tennessee Volunteers 114
9. Michigan Wolverines 110
10. Florida Gators 107

 

[Pacer92]

I can imagine a very loud scenario...

Sitting at 5-1 with Lane coming to town...

Not likely, but possible.

 

[TheDeeble]

I'd think it has more to do with the acoustics caused by design and shape of the stadium than total fan attendance. Arrowhead only holds around 76k people.

If Neyland hadn't broken that before, I doubt it would now.

 

[PEPPERJAX]

I'd think it has more to do with the acoustics caused by design and shape of the stadium that total fan attendance. Arrowhead only holds around 76k people.

If Neyland hadn't broken that before, I doubt it would now.

Chief fans have had many good reasons the past couple of years to get loud and cheer.

 

[SayNoToJorts]

I'd think it has more to do with the acoustics caused by design and shape of the stadium that total fan attendance. Arrowhead only holds around 76k people.

If Neyland hadn't broken that before, I doubt it would now.

You are right, just not sure where sound would be escaping acoustically in Neyland. They likely weren't measuring for this in 2004 but no way any stadium in the country has ever been louder than the Florida game that year. My ears are still ringing

 

[Voltopia]

I'd think it has more to do with the acoustics caused by design and shape of the stadium that total fan attendance. Arrowhead only holds around 76k people.

It does. Notice the two PAC-10 stadiums sitting in the top 5 for example. Oregon's 50,000 seat stadium has a large overhang sitting on top of its larger sideline, which bounces a lot of crowd noise back down toward the field.



Now take at #1 noise ranked Washington's Husky stadium. More overhangs. Only 70,000 capacity but the structure captures more noise.



Now, wanting to set a noise record of some sort is all well and good, but Pittsburgh? What a huge waste of time and energy. The loudest game in the last ten years was Oklahoma, and that's because it was Oklahoma -- (and Tennessee looked good). If any records get set at Neyland, they'll be for big ones. Probably next time time Tennessee's in a home game featuring a Top 5 showdown where you have a big change of momentum to win at some point. Something to get people to really pop, like CM Punk in Chicago pop. Otherwise, man ... you ain't motivating the folks at Neyland for Pittsburgh. Just not gonna happen.

 

[lukeneyland]

Decibel readings seem awful flawed in my opinion. I think it’s got a lot to do with where the reading is taken and what kind of device is used. Kyle Field is not louder than us or the Swamp. Neither is Arrow Head. I bet there’s been some cooking of the numbers

 

[lukeneyland]

Won't be enough fans there for that. But we'll get there before long.

We might. The Carolina game in 19 got up to 113. Which leads me to believe our numbers are much higher

 

[VOLINVONORE]

Chief fans have had many good reasons the past couple of years to get loud and cheer.

We have had our times in the past and we will soon have them again.

 

[Eastknox865]

I think I would almost be ashamed if the loudest we ever got Neyland was against Pittsburgh because it made us have a pretty good shot at going 6-6 on the year.

Not to be a negative Nancy. We are going to beat Pitt by 14+ anyway.

They better respect Pitt or we will lose. Pitt always play smart and tough. Don't be surprised if we are fighting for our lives late in the fourth quarter.

 

[lukeneyland]

I'd think it has more to do with the acoustics caused by design and shape of the stadium that total fan attendance. Arrowhead only holds around 76k people.

If Neyland hadn't broken that before, I doubt it would now.

or maybe it’s something to with the way the measurements happened

 

[Hairy Vols]

It does. Notice the two PAC-12 stadiums sitting in the top 5 for example. Oregon's 50,000 seat stadium has a large overhang sitting on top of its larger sideline, which bounces a lot of crowd noise back down toward the field.

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Now take at #1 noise ranked Washington's Husky stadium. More overhangs. Only 70,000 capacity but the structure captures more noise.

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Now, wanting to set a noise record of some sort is all well and good, but Pittsburgh? What a huge waste of time and energy. The loudest game in the last ten years was Oklahoma, and that's because it was Oklahoma -- (and Tennessee looked good). If any records get set at Neyland, they'll be for big ones. Probably next time time Tennessee's in a home game featuring a Top 5 showdown. Otherwise, man ... you ain't motivating the folks at Neyland for Pittsburgh.

I learned some things from your post. Thank you.

 

[lukeneyland]

When Pitt comes to town, we need to break the decibel level of 142.2 dbA set by the Chiefs. This could be the game that decides if we go bowling or not…..

I like you

 

[Halph66]

With a self imposed bowl ban, I highly doubt the Vols will be bowling during the 2021 season. It's not official yet, but it's coming.

 

[give_him 6]

As a Chiefs fan too, this won't happen. As a Vols fan, go for it.

 

[cbvolsfan]

You are right, just not sure where sound would be escaping acoustically in Neyland. They likely weren't measuring for this in 2004 but no way any stadium in the country has ever been louder than the Florida game that year. My ears are still ringing

2007 was when the university started measuring noise…..I have wondered many times what the reading on the game winning field goal would’ve been…..

 

[beachvol23]

Top 10 Decibel Records in College Football
1. Washington Huskies 133.6
2. Clemson Tigers 132.8
3. LSU Tigers 130
4. Oregon Ducks 127
5. Virginia Tech Hokies 126.2
6. Penn State Nittany Lions 122
7. Texas A&M Aggies 117
8. Tennessee Volunteers 114
9. Michigan Wolverines 110
10. Florida Gators 107

I don’t believe this is accurate. They haven’t always kept records of it but I KNOW NEYLAND has been easily louder than 114! The Chiefs and Oregon’s “record” are artificial!

 

[NO SIR EEE]

I don’t believe this is accurate. They haven’t always kept records of it but I KNOW NEYLAND has been easily louder than 114! The Chiefs and Oregon’s “record” are artificial!

Tennessee fans produced loudest recorded noise in stadium’s 94-year history

I agree, I almost wanna say 1998 Florida was louder than the 114 set against Oklahoma.

 

[PEPPERJAX]

We have had our times in the past and we will soon have them again.

I know and sure am ready. Getting pumped for Thursday night.

 

[Voltopia]

2007 was when the university started measuring noise…..I have wondered many times what the reading on the game winning field goal would’ve been…..

As someone who was in the stands, I can think of two times. One, Travis Stephens about 10 yards from turning that screen pass into a touchdown against Georgia in 2001 - we may have lost that game, but that crowd exploded when Stephens broke free. Every five yards he ran, the crowd just got louder and louder. The upper deck swayed so hard I actually got a little nervous. And two, Wilhoit making that kick in 2004, which was such a turnaround the crowd lost its mind for a moment. From missed-PAT low, to 50 yard winning kick high. Huge noise.

1998 Arkansas was loud when Stoerner fumbled but the crowd was rain-deflated and some had already left. 1998 Florida was huge too but it was more of a sustained intensity than a single loud "pop" of excitement, which is what you need to set decibel records. But 1998 was a while back, so it could be different.

 

[beachvol23]

Tennessee fans produced loudest recorded noise in stadium’s 94-year history

I agree, I almost wanna say 1998 Florida was louder than the 114 set against Oklahoma.

Yes and one of the games in 1990 was ear splitting too, my ears rang for 2 days! My belief is Neyland has cracked 130 AT LEAST 6 times! It also depends on where the meter is located for the reading. By the same token, Florida’s seems low too. That dump ass stadium is acoustically loud but maybe it does not hit the meter right. I also don’t believe Clemson’s is legit.

 

[cbvolsfan]

As someone who was in the stands, I can think of two times. One, Travis Stephens about 10 yards from turning that screen pass into a touchdown against Georgia in 2001 - we may have lost that game, but that crowd exploded when Stephens broke free. Every five yards he ran, the crowd just got louder and louder. The upper deck swayed so hard I actually got a little nervous. And two, Wilhoit making that kick in 2004, which was such a turnaround the crowd lost its mind for a moment. From missed-PAT low, to 50 yard winning kick high. Huge noise.

1998 Arkansas was loud when Stoerner fumbled but the crowd was rain-deflated and some had already left. 1998 Florida was huge too but it was more of a sustained intensity than a single loud "pop" of excitement, which is what you need to set decibel records. But 1998 was a while back, so it could be different.

Mark Richt said Stephens’ run was the loudest he ever heard any stadium and that the ground was rumbling…..