Running through the T in Bristol?

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I know there have been times 86 Sugar Bowl comes to mind that running through the T happened on a neutral site..Anyone Know?
 
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I think we do it at most bowl games. But given how far the locker room may be from the field they may not do it??
 
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Even though this is officially a Tennessee home game, I have a feeling for this game BMS is trying to come up with creative ways to make it feel as much as possible as a home game for both teams. As to the distance from Bristol to the campuses of UT or VT, who would turn around for the difference?

There are a ton of logistical things to work out, but that guy that owns/runs BMS wants to make a bigger name for himself with this extravaganza. So, I would think any and all fan traditions are already in their plans to include. The one I see unlikely to happen is the parachute jumpers. Not with that huge scoreboard over the field. I would think that is way too risky to try.
 
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Neyland Law Vol said:
I think we do it at most bowl games. But given how far the locker room may be from the field they may not do it??
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thats a good point, it does seem like a hell of a hike to try and pull it off, though it could be done.....

id say prolly not as well if i had a guess, but it would be awesome.
 
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That brings up another question:

Does anyone know where the locker rooms are going to be at BMS? I believe there are some in-field buildings, and I wonder if they are going to put the teams in those pre game and at half time?
 
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Neyland Law Vol said:
That brings up another question:

Does anyone know where the locker rooms are going to be at BMS? I believe there are some in-field buildings, and I wonder if they are going to put the teams in those pre game and at half time?
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There are 3 buildings in the infield at BMS right now. The one on the north(ish) end(turns 1 & 2) is used by Goodyear's tire busters on race weekends and the two on the south(ish) end(turns 3 & 4) house the care center and drivers lounge. I've not heard if they plan to use these existing buildings for locker rooms or build something different.

I've been a season ticket holder at BMS for over 20 years and I've seen what owner Bruton Smith can do. He literally took out a mountain on the back stretch and BMS is by far the most fan friendly venue for a sporting event. I'm confident in saying Mr. Smith will make sure everything is taken care of.

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GBO!
 
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TNDeb3 said:
There are 3 buildings in the infield at BMS right now. The one on the north(ish) end(turns 1 & 2) is used by Goodyear's tire busters on race weekends and the two on the south(ish) end(turns 3 & 4) house the care center and drivers lounge. I've not heard if they plan to use these existing buildings for locker rooms or build something different.

I've been a season ticket holder at BMS for over 20 years and I've seen what owner Bruton Smith can do. He literally took out a mountain on the back stretch and BMS is by far the most fan friendly venue for a sporting event. I'm confident in saying Mr. Smith will make sure everything is taken care of.

:rock:
GBO!
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Does one of those buildings have victory lane on top of it? Because I remember reading that the Vols (home team) locker room will be in the building under Victory Lane.

EDIT: This building right here. This will reportedly be turned into the Vols' locker room.

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VFL-82-JP said:
Does one of those buildings have victory lane on top of it? Because I remember reading that the Vols (home team) locker room will be in the building under Victory Lane.

EDIT: This building right here. This will reportedly be turned into the Vols' locker room.

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That is correct. TN will be in the bldg that has victory lane on top of it in turns 3&4. VT will be in the Goodyear bldg in turns 1&2.
 
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VFL-82-JP said:
Does one of those buildings have victory lane on top of it? Because I remember reading that the Vols (home team) locker room will be in the building under Victory Lane.

EDIT: This building right here. This will reportedly be turned into the Vols' locker room.

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Appropriate IMO.
 
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They ran through the T at Nissan stadium against bowling Green last year. I guess you could call that a neutral site home game, kind of like bristol.
 
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LakeMaryFLVol said:
I know there have been times 86 Sugar Bowl comes to mind that running through the T happened on a neutral site..Anyone Know?
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There are plans for Tennessee to run through the T and for Virginia Tech to also do their "Enter Sandman" entrance to the field.

Both bands will perform prior to the game, much like a bowl game.
 
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Cdrnek said:
They ran through the T at Nissan stadium against bowling Green last year. I guess you could call that a neutral site home game, kind of like bristol.
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The Bowling Green game was a Tennessee home game played in a different stadium.

The Battle at Bristol is a neutral site game where Tennessee was designated as the home team, like a bowl game or the Chick-fil-a Kickoff Game.
 
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DeerPark12 said:
The Bowling Green game was a Tennessee home game played in a different stadium.

The Battle at Bristol is a neutral site game where Tennessee was designated as the home team, like a bowl game or the Chick-fil-a Kickoff Game.
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What if UT were to play in an in-state bowl game? Would that be considered a home game, or neutral?
 
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As much as I'd love to be there, I'll be watching at home on my Tee-Vee where the kitchen & bathroom are only a few feet away. Lol. But I'll be wearing all my orange gear & cheering them on! GBO!!!!:rock:
 
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Anyone know if both teams will wear their home colors?...Since it is a neutral site...Would be kinda cool to see.
 
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VolsnRavens said:
:lolabove: OMG, someone should print that up in giant poster form and put it up in front of Candy stadium the day of our game with them. Hi-freakin-larious.
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There is more, my friend! VOL fans take over vandie landfill every year.
 

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