Time to do something about schedules

[northknoxvol]

Something has to change imo. Beating the brakes off these small teams and giving them checks just doesnt fly anymore. Fans pay too much money to go to a game that is just a scrimmage. Fans all over college football are leaving at halftime of these games. The TV networks have to be pissed about paying so much for the rights to broadcast and then struggling to keep viewers for more than a quarter.

 

[AustinMem]

No

 

[NighthawkVol]

Something has to change imo. Beating the brakes off these small teams and giving them checks just doesnt fly anymore. Fans pay too much money to go to a game that is just a scrimmage. Fans all over college football are leaving at halftime of these games. The TV networks have to be pissed about paying so much for the rights to broadcast and then struggling to keep viewers for more than a quarter.

The solution is a 9th conference game. They need to get that worked out. Gotta preserve these rivalries.

 

[CNCVol88]

This is a symbiotic relationship. The small schools would suffer majorly financially if we didn't play these games.

 

[TnVolz]

Something has to change imo. Beating the brakes off these small teams and giving them checks just doesnt fly anymore. Fans pay too much money to go to a game that is just a scrimmage. Fans all over college football are leaving at halftime of these games. The TV networks have to be pissed about paying so much for the rights to broadcast and then struggling to keep viewers for more than a quarter.

Nope!
I watched the whole game.
Enjoying this season’s Vols.

 

[AustinMem]

This is symbiotic relationship. The small schools would suffer majorly financially if we didn't play these games.

Not only that but you end up with stories like NIU, Memphis, and Georgia State (well maybe this one is more of a push), and that is just from so far this season.

 

[Mocvol83]

Nope. Both teams benefit from this. These games are made even better as a whole when you have the occasional competitive games and upsets. These also happen to be the only games many of us can afford to bring the whole family along to.

 

[Orange-U-Glad]

I would like to see Tennessee play better opponents, but these games serve a useful purpose. Everyone gets to play, but more importantly, the team gets to work out the kinks. The onside kick is a good example. There was no point in doing it in terms of winning the game. Some other fans called it classless. These games are scrimmages that let the coaches try things in live action and see how the the players perform. It also gives future opponents something to worry about.

 

[DukeDaisySam]

I would like to see Tennessee play better opponents, but these games serve a useful purpose. Everyone gets to play, but more importantly, the team gets to work out the kinks. The onside kick is a good example. There was no point in doing it in terms of winning the game. Some other fans called it classless. These games are scrimmages that let the coaches try things in live action and see how the the players perform. It also gives future opponents something to worry about.

It was classless

 

[GetEmVols]

Maybe make more money since this is too

Something has to change imo. Beating the brakes off these small teams and giving them checks just doesnt fly anymore. Fans pay too much money to go to a game that is just a scrimmage. Fans all over college football are leaving at halftime of these games. The TV networks have to be pissed about paying so much for the rights to broadcast and then struggling to keep viewers for more than a quarter.

I watched every minute of the game. If we had scored 150 I still would have watched.

We play Oklahoma, Georgia, Alabama, and Florida. We needed these early games this season because we have a freshman QB.

 

[OrangeTsar]

They also provide the opportunities those younger players need to get meaningful snaps again under the lights. They work just as hard as the starters and deserve their day

 

[The Original Fade]

It was classless

No it wasn’t. Heupel offered the Kent State coach to shorten the 2nd half and he declined. He’s not about disrespecting coaches or programs.

 

[volmanjr]

It was classless

How is it classless? It was not a called play , it was a kicker reading the lineup and making the call he was coached to call...geeesh

 

[DrTNT]

Something has to change imo. Beating the brakes off these small teams and giving them checks just doesnt fly anymore. Fans pay too much money to go to a game that is just a scrimmage. Fans all over college football are leaving at halftime of these games. The TV networks have to be pissed about paying so much for the rights to broadcast and then struggling to keep viewers for more than a quarter.

Gotta disagree… these games are necessary for developing your depth. At QB alone, there were 4 guys who played after Nico. Merklinger got to create some valuable game film that will help him develop… and there were multiple other back ups who got rare live action snaps this is how you prepare for the future.

 

[Brave Volunteer]

The solution is a 9th conference game. They need to get that worked out. Gotta preserve these rivalries.

I agree but I dont think this will happen because a 9th SEC game would potentially eliminate more SEC teams from playoff contention. As it is, the SEC has the potential to produce several 10-2 teams which would be hard to keep out, as opposed to several 9-3 teams. If they eventually expand the playoff number to 16 (which they will), maybe this will happen.

 

[He_Made_It]

It was classless

This right here. They should have waited until the 1st quarter of OU, Bama or UGA to get some real time practice on it.

 

[loservol]

The only mistake was playing 2 of the 3 at the beginning of the season instead of scheduling them between big conference games so they can be used as a rest week for the starters.

 

[Volfan76]

Something has to change imo. Beating the brakes off these small teams and giving them checks just doesnt fly anymore. Fans pay too much money to go to a game that is just a scrimmage. Fans all over college football are leaving at halftime of these games. The TV networks have to be pissed about paying so much for the rights to broadcast and then struggling to keep viewers for more than a quarter.

If schools and networks weren't making money, they wouldn't be doing it. Good or bad, we better get used to it, because that is one of the consequences of 12 team playoff that gives preference to conference champions.

 

[vols 30]

The only mistake was playing 2 of the 3 at the beginning of the season instead of scheduling them between big conference games so they can be used as a rest week for the starters.

We also get 2 bye weeks

 

[Creeker]

It was classless

Continuing to play football in the 1st quarter is classless? Saying someone should just stop because the opponent is bad, in the first quarter no less is such a loser mentality. I’d rather you beat the crap out of me all game than say “well you suck so bad I feel sorry for you so I’m just gonna lay down and let you feel good about yourself.” That’s far more embarrassing to me than just getting pummeled.

 

[Volfan1000]

Something has to change imo. Beating the brakes off these small teams and giving them checks just doesnt fly anymore. Fans pay too much money to go to a game that is just a scrimmage. Fans all over college football are leaving at halftime of these games. The TV networks have to be pissed about paying so much for the rights to broadcast and then struggling to keep viewers for more than a quarter.

Do Heupel and White work together on the football schedule or does Heupel make out the schedule like Barnes and Caldwell and Vitello do?

 

[WillisWG]

The solution is a 9th conference game. They need to get that worked out. Gotta preserve these rivalries.

Yep. Need Danny to stand firm on our rivalries games. Always want to play Bama, but not sure I want a 3 permanent teams schedule. Would rather have one permanent, play 8 others SEC opponents then reset every 4 years. jmo

 

[mscc1998]

I had to turn it off on the TV (kept the radio on) and opted for a much closer GA-KY game that was on at the same time.Probably will be the only time I will ever do this.

 

[Big Orange Rob]

Gotta disagree… these games are necessary for developing your depth. At QB alone, there were 4 guys who played after Nico. Merklinger got to create some valuable game film that will help him develop… and there were multiple other back ups who got rare live action snaps this is how you prepare for the future.

This.

 

[General Jack]

I don’t find match-ups like that particularly compelling or sporting. But it’s not like Kent State was forced against their will either.