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Neeerrrrrddd!
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I've never needed them, and don't think you would have, either. But after this conversation (!), I think you should definitely have some in your pocket or you might worry. Never bothered my ears.
Thrilled my ears, yes! You can literally feel the energy in your body. The roar is exhilarating and our players clearly feed off it and love it. It's very much a positive and not a negative. I will admit to my voice being hoarse on the morning after a big game! Especially in a tight game where the crowd is determined to make sure the opposing offense cannot hear it's snap count! In those cases, it is amusing and telling that the crowd gets (relatively) quiet for our offense's snap counts! Vols fans know the game. It's also a great set up for the sudden roar for our offense when we get a big play.
I have had season tickets in several different areas of the stadium. There are some where my ears rang for 3 days afterward...which clearly damaged my hearing. There are others where it's not an issue at all. When in doubt, keep some earplugs in your pocket.