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still wish they would have added more seats in the same area and no chair chairbacks. would have been instantly louder, more fierce and more intimidating.
I like strength in numbers and the psychological affect of having a higher capacity stadium on paper. Neyland Stadium should hold more people than any other sporting stadium/arean on the planetDecent chance field noise would’ve been better with the other guys idea, if they do it properly they could use the north and south end zone upper deck coverings to reverberate sound and make the field much louder with fewer butts in seats.
I like strength in numbers and the psychological affect of having a higher capacity stadium on paper. Neyland Stadium should hold more people than any other sporting stadium/arean on the planet
I've never been to a game at Michigan ... but I have been to 3 games at Beaver Stadium. They cram people together every bit as much as Neyland does.Realistically, Neyland Stadium is an 80-85,000 seat stadium that crams 100k+ into it from time to time. It has NEVER been a genuine 100K seat stadium like the big house at Michigan or Happy Valley.
Besides, Neyland didn't officially break the 100k mark until around 1996 I think. Are you telling me that before then, Neyland was this quaint, botanical garden of a stadium where peace and solace was enjoyed but by a few? Come on, don't be ridiculous! Neyland was just as loud and raucous in 1989 as it has been since then. A few thousand isn't going make much of a difference.
Realistically, Neyland Stadium is an 80-85,000 seat stadium that crams 100k+ into it from time to time. It has NEVER been a genuine 100K seat stadium like the big house at Michigan or Happy Valley.
Besides, Neyland didn't officially break the 100k mark until around 1996 I think. Are you telling me that before then, Neyland was this quaint, botanical garden of a stadium where peace and solace was enjoyed but by a few? Come on, don't be ridiculous! Neyland was just as loud and raucous in 1989 as it has been since then. A few thousand isn't going make much of a difference.
Realistically it's a 100k seat stadium because it has 100k seats. And the footprint of the stadium is what makes it better than Michigan and PSU. Michigan's stadium is basically flat. Ours goes up. That's like saying a 1-story 2000 sq ft building is designed to hold more people than a 2-story 2000sq ft building.
I don't think it's dumb. I think it helps with recruiting and it's a point of pride that we can fill a stadium that big and 100 sounds better than 99k.Agree everyone inflates the numbers, but he’s probably correct that Michigan actually holds over 100k fans while neyland is in reality upper 90’s. Doesn’t matter anyways, capacity bragging is dumb.
Realistically it's a 100k seat stadium because it has 100k seats. And the footprint of the stadium is what makes it better than Michigan and PSU. Michigan's stadium is basically flat. Ours goes up. That's like saying a 1-story 2000 sq ft building is designed to hold more people than a 2-story 2000sq ft building.
I don't think it's dumb. I think it helps with recruiting and it's a point of pride that we can fill a stadium that big and 100 sounds better than 99k.
Lol recruits don’t give a fu** about capacity
Recruits don't, but a lot of fans do.
If we accept that Neyland's current 102,455 capacity is a reflection of estimated individuals present during a sellout as opposed to an actual seat count, then it stands to reason that finding a way to keep this capacity estimate above 100,000 (which seems, to me, as easy as simply picking a number greater than 100,000) would be a good move for Danny White.
Nothing compares to the in house game experience. Many times in my life have the roars of the crowd and pounding of feet left many to believe the stadium was coming down on top of them. As a fan you get use to it but opposing teams are often shocked at the constant roar of the crowd.... An environment unmatched.I’d wager most fans don’t care about being above 100k these days. Given the choice, between 100k or a better game day environment with actual seats, bet you more would choose environment. Which is why seats have been taken out to improve our game day experience in the stadium this very off season.
I’d wager most fans don’t care about being above 100k these days. Given the choice, between 100k or a better game day environment with actual seats, bet you more would choose environment. Which is why seats have been taken out to improve our game day experience in the stadium this very off season.
I’d wager most fans don’t care about being above 100k these days. Given the choice, between 100k or a better game day environment with actual seats, bet you more would choose environment. Which is why seats have been taken out to improve our game day experience in the stadium this very off season.
You might be wrong about the "most fans" bit.I’d wager most fans don’t care about being above 100k these days. Given the choice, between 100k or a better game day environment with actual seats, bet you more would choose environment. Which is why seats have been taken out to improve our game day experience in the stadium this very off season.
Recruits don't, but a lot of fans do.
If we accept that Neyland's current 102,455 capacity is a reflection of estimated individuals present during a sellout as opposed to an actual seat count, then it stands to reason that finding a way to keep this capacity estimate above 100,000 (which seems, to me, as easy as simply picking a number greater than 100,000) would be a good move for Danny White.
I’d wager to say that many if not most fans that actually buy season tickets and attend games would prefer them cut it down under 100k so that Tammy Lynn doesn’t get her seat and mine too.
There's a large contingent of fans in all of these renovation threads who are outspoken regarding their desire to have Neyland's listed capacity remain above 100,000 and, if it's simply an issue of keeping an already-estimated number above 100,000, there's no reason that Danny White can't do some quick math (seat decrease being slightly offset by Social Deck SRO capacity/increased concessions employees/more customer service and medical staff) to keep posted capacity in the six digit range.
That highlighted bit, though....Nah, most don’t care. They’re literally reducing capacity as we speak. They have to improve the experience to make the cost worth it compared to watching at home in 4k. Chairbacks will happen eventually. I know a lot of older fans feel a sense of pride in bragging about our stadium claiming over 100k, but no one else cares. And give me a break on recruits. Recruiting is about $, and nfl potential. Not stadium capacity lol…
That highlighted bit, though....
This is what's wrong with Gen Z and part of the Millennials. Throughout history, until them, younger folks used to appreciate the insights and wisdom earned by hard life experience. They didn't necessarily agree, but they at least listened to and learned from those who came before, who had seen and experienced more than they.
But not you, right? It's all "okay, Boomer" for you, isn't it?
that causes you to be pissed and to stand the whole game. exactly.what we need. not chairbacksI agree. This was our experience when we had season tickets in FF. Obese people sitting in half our seats on each side, people digging their knees in your back because of the 6 inches of space between rows, and rusty metal and piss troughs lol.