students have bought less than 7500 tix

[Jasongivm6]

I was there as well. It was jam-packed because if UT won they went to the Sugar Bowl. I don't think anyone left early. It was awesome.

I seriously believe this is when the "SEC! SEC!" chant started. Of course, we weren't cheering for the SEC, just that we won it.

 

[Darth_Shiveman]

One thing alums have to keep in mind is that the games just aren't the social events they once were at UT.

The team just hasn't put a product to be excited about on the field as long as any undergrads have been enrolled.

There have been games with a great environment in my time here. The Oregon game in 2010 had a great crowd. Florida last season was the loudest crowd I've eer experienced anywhere in my life.


Students showed up in huge numbers because they thought we had a chance to win.

The team is either going to have to start winning or the administration is going to have to start figuring out ways to entice students to come to games (sell beer for example).

 

[Boca Vol]

Capacity was 92000 and there were over 97000 there. Quite the crowd.

That is one game where I think the announced attendance was close to the actual.

I seriously believe this is when the "SEC! SEC!" chant started. Of course, we weren't cheering for the SEC, just that we won it.

You could be right. I remember that as well.

 

[bigorange]

Why should I as a student, Vol fan or not, waste my hard earned $10 and four hours of my Saturday when I already know what the outcome of the game will be? Every Vols game in recent years has either been a blowout win against an inferior opponent or a blowout loss against a formidable SEC opponent. The atmosphere is boring, frankly.

Like others have said, winning changes everything. And no, I'm not talking about routing a D2 opponent with high school talent. I'm talking about actual games against formidable opponents. Only then can you criticize the student body if we don't show up.

Just to note, I'd gladly spend ten times that to travel either 3 hours west to Nashville or four hours east to Charlotte on a Sunday and watch a game in which the outcome is not a foregone conclusion.

You're complaining about the atmosphere being boring at Neyland, and UT being a bad football team...and yet you'd drive 4 hours and pay 10 times that much to watch the Panthers?? You been to a Panthers game chief? A game at Neyland and a game at BofA stadium, the two do not even begin to compare; and if you think otherwise, I seriously question how you were accepted into UT. No offense.

 

[DC Vol]

You're complaining about the atmosphere being boring at Neyland, and UT being a bad football team...and yet you'd drive 4 hours and pay 10 times that much to watch the Panthers?? You been to a Panthers game chief? A game at Neyland and a game at BofA stadium, the two do not even begin to compare; and if you think otherwise, I seriously question how you were accepted into UT. No offense.

There are a lot of people that don't understand there is more to being a fan of a team than being conditional. Same with anything you devote time, money, etc to. You're with it through thick/thin good/bad.

Also, Chris Treece just said: "Students, don't be Dooleys. Actually show up on game day." Boom'd.

 

[kwhite40]

There hasn't been a student section sellout in a while. It didn't sell out for Bama last year. It'll be in the 10K range once Saturday rolls around. People are making it a bigger deal than it is.

 

[TheDirector]

Why should I as a student, Vol fan or not, waste my hard earned $10 and four hours of my Saturday when I already know what the outcome of the game will be? Every Vols game in recent years has either been a blowout win against an inferior opponent or a blowout loss against a formidable SEC opponent. The atmosphere is boring, frankly.

Like others have said, winning changes everything. And no, I'm not talking about routing a D2 opponent with high school talent. I'm talking about actual games against formidable opponents. Only then can you criticize the student body if we don't show up.

Just to note, I'd gladly spend ten times that to travel either 3 hours west to Nashville or four hours east to Charlotte on a Sunday and watch a game in which the outcome is not a foregone conclusion.

Girls, Meeting new people, Live social interaction as opposed to computer generated interaction, Outdoor activity, Hearing "please pay these prices and please pay no more" or "its football time in Tennessee", Singing Rocky Top, Tailgating and a million other reasons.
Your hard earned 10 dollar excuse went out the window when you said you would drive to Nashville or Charlotte. It's not about the money for you, it's about seeing a front runner. You may not want to hear it but you are the definition of a "bandwagon fan".

 

[bigorange]

There are a lot of people that don't understand there is more to being a fan of a team than being conditional. Same with anything you devote time, money, etc to. You're with it through thick/thin good/bad.

Also, Chris Treece just said: "Students, don't be Dooleys. Actually show up on game day." Boom'd.

hahaha!!! :lolabove:

 

[GAVol]

I've decided that the main problem is that people just suck at having a good time.

 

[AllVolForLife_16]

I almost hope this game doesn't sellout or if it does, the tickets are sold to Vol fans that truly want to come out to support team 117 and have a good time. On top of that, I hope and pray that somehow Tennessee does find a way to pull of the unthinkable and upset Georgia just so the students that passed up the opportunity to witness such a great feat live and in person, will come to regret not attending this game. I know it's doubtful, but one can hope right?

 

[jarnol32]

As a student at UT I'd rather spend my 10 bucks on beer than watch that utter crap on the field at Neyland. I still wouldn't go even if tickets were free. The team sucks, the stadium is a dump, no alcohol is allowed, and you are exposed to the elements.

I'd much rather sit in my apartment with my 40" flat screen, invite some friends over, and get drunk while watching Worley complete more passes to the other team.

I bet you play call of duty for days at a time..

You represent a whole generation of weaklings who would rather stay inside out of the "elements" than get out and enjoy life first hand. Smdh

 

[BigSteve09]

Kids these days!

 

[jkleno]

Are you sure about that. I remember getting a card that had about 100 numbers and each one was an activity on campus...plays, exhibits, and ball games. You had to have an activities card to get tickets and the cards were punched.

I was there from 90-94.

The guy has no idea what he is talking about! Activity card covered tickets to all sports and use of student facilities (the bubble).

 

[jkleno]

Anyone have a number on how large the student section was in the late 90s early 2000s?

Cause, again, they're trying to fill 12,000 seats with a 27,000 enrollment. Of that, only about 21,000 are undergrad. Graduate students are a different beast because they might have gone to a different school for undergrad.

Those just aren't smart odds. I'm actually impressed they even moved 9,000 tickets. Who knows, though, maybe they get all 12,000 tickets moved.

Then we'll see how many actually show up and how loud they are.

Section D-I on lower level and DD-II on upper lever. Basically 40 yard line to corner of end zone

 

[Boca Vol]

The guy has no idea what he is talking about! Activity card covered tickets to all sports and use of student facilities (the bubble).

I think what he was saying is that the sporting events were listed on the card but the cost of the activities fee had nothing to do with sports.....wait, what?

Sorry, long day at the office. :crazy:

 

[utvolpj]

The guy has no idea what he is talking about! Activity card covered tickets to all sports and use of student facilities (the bubble).

getting tickets and it being covered by the activity fee are 2 separate things

 

[jkleno]

getting tickets and it being covered by the activity fee are 2 separate things

Anyway you slice it, we never paid for student tickets. I believe there should be no charge for students. How many people were "snuck" in using gate 10 and a student ticket over the years? Ha. That was tradition.

 

[VOLorNuttin]

this is a new phenomenon that i don't understand.

this is a problem at a lot of places and a problem at florida.

most of those empty seats for the tennessee-florida game were student seats.

i don't get it because it isn't money.

Nah...it's the accumulation of stench from the urine bombs you guys throw (instead of tailgating like normal fans) down there.

 

[Boca Vol]

getting tickets and it being covered by the activity fee are 2 separate things

That's what I was trying to say!

But you needed activity cards to get tix? Was that the only or easiest mechanism at the time to do it?

 

[utvolpj]

That's what I was trying to say!

But you needed activity cards to get tix? Was that the only or easiest mechanism at the time to do it?

I think since we didn't have barcoded IDs at the time it was probably the easiest way. Once they could scan the ID the paper card became pretty useless

 

[thebjd]

I bet you play call of duty for days at a time..

You represent a whole generation of weaklings who would rather stay inside out of the "elements" than get out and enjoy life first hand. Smdh

Easy now. I'm a man, I'm 40 and I don't mind putting my time in on COD. One can do both and sacrifice that waste of time called sleep.

 

[Voldemonium]

As a fresmen in '94, I didn't attend the first 2 games of the season. Although both my parents were from middle TN, I was a military brat and wasn't raised "Orange." In addition, I was pre-occupied with making sure I passed my first few exams. On a whim I grabbed a ticket as I passed through the UC on my way to class. I think my first game was the one where Peyton took over for Todd Helton. I arrived just as the band was setting up the T and I was amazed at the spectacle. Note: This was prior to the addition of the upper deck on the Hill side of the stadium. I'd never seen 90K people before in one place. I was hooked! I'm also positive it helped that we were good.

Now imagine a student who's spent the last 4-5yrs at UT. What in the world would compel them to attend UT football games in 2013? Name one good experience they've had in Neyland or that has occured since they were in grade school. Cincinnati 2011? UGA 2009? It is what it is and it'll remain that way until the team improves. There's no use badmouthing students over it. Dave Hart should probably consider a campaign to increase the student fan experience. Lord knows they've spent enough money on the blue bloods in the TN Terrace.

-How about increasing the number and quality of the bathrooms so 18-22yr old girls feel more comfortable attending.

-How about dropping the 80's band music. BonJovi? Seriously? He could be their grandfather...

-I still use a pretty basic cell phone but I recognize that kids these days are addicted to being connected. How about upgrading service so at least a txtmsg or tweet can be sent. Test out mobile stations for FEMA if you need too. The capability exists!

- Soccer stadiums usually have a section reserved for hardcore fans. Hint: they stand and chant the entire game. How about one of those for alums & students so we don't have to hear the constant "Hey, down in front!".

Finally there's nothing leading edge about the UT athletic department. Everything always seems to be reactionary. How about doing something bold for a change?

 

[B-17 Pilot]

No, it isn't money - it's convenience. Students can watch most of the games on their smartphone while they hang out with their friends! At many major schools this problem exists. . .it is not a uniquely Tennessee problem! As many on here have said - a winning team will solve a lot of the issues. Go Vols!! :dance2:

this is a new phenomenon that i don't understand.

this is a problem at a lot of places and a problem at florida.

most of those empty seats for the tennessee-florida game were student seats.

i don't get it because it isn't money.

 

[K-town Vol Fan]

This thread was started on Tuesday. Still plenty of time.

 

[Voldemonium]

I tried to keep it alive. Perhaps posting some generic "Girls of the SEC" would provide the necessary shot in the arm.