Recruiting Forum Football Talk IX

[MoCo_Vol]

Embrace the lack of space. It just brings us all closer together during the gut wrenching heart attacking games they put us through.

It's kind of funny...when we're bad and not filling the place they talk about how they need to downsize capacity etc. (which they did in 2022)

Now that folks are attending the games and they're charging MORE they want more capacity... strange how that works eh?

What they should offer since NIL and revenue sharing has basically opened up things is some meet and greets with GA. Cap it to a 10k-20k tickets...adjust based on how many sell out. Have a rotation of players from each sport...

Bring 5-10 football players
2-4 from men's & women's basketball
2-4 from baseball & softball

Try to do them around Bye weeks or out of season...so during basketball season you have more football/baseball players...during baseball season you have more football/basketball.

Those events go directly into the "pot" to pay players. And only players that participate get any payment from it.

 

[SamRebel35]

If they're serious about relieving congestion in the concourses, they'll go back to cash only concessions. The concession lines are 10x longer (causing total gridlock in the concourses) than they used to be because the freaking transactions take 10x longer than they used to take with cash. Same with the damn paperless tickets. It isn't a problem of not enough physical space, it is the bottlenecks created by highly inefficient transactions.

I have gone to games when there were 109,000 people there and the concourses were NEVER as gridlocked as they have been the last few seasons of cashless/paperless.

 

[MoCo_Vol]

We have no quality wins whatsoever. Vanderbilt will be our most impressive win assuming we do beat them.

Yep, we were on thin ice with how the schedule landed...losing all 3 of our ranked games with only 1 left has us in a bad spot.

I don't expect we make the playoffs, but 9-3 and winning a bowl game would be huge to keep the momentum going with recruiting I think.

 

[Outofmyvolcanmind]

Cannot believe he said that out loud. Communication and tackling are maxims of defense. Principles. If those are your two biggest issues then you are a bad defense. And he is the leader.

This defense is extremely talented (at first two levels for sure). These comments really irritate me.

 

[volbeast33]

I doubt it. A lot of people will be surprised at what happens with the coaching searches already in process. Heup will not only be safe, he will probably get a raise.

If we were 4-5 with losses to Miss State and Arkansas then it would certainly be on the hot seat. There are plenty of good coaches out there. People are just consumed with big name coaches.

 

[jmacvols1]

If they're serious about relieving congestion in the concourses, they'll go back to cash only concessions. The concession lines are 10x longer (causing total gridlock in the concourses) than they used to be because the freaking transactions take 10x longer than they used to take with cash. Same with the damn paperless tickets. It isn't a problem of not enough physical space, it is the bottlenecks created by highly inefficient transactions.

I have gone to games when there were 109,000 people there and the concourses were NEVER as gridlocked as they have been the last few seasons of cashless/paperless.

Why is it taking so long for people to slide a card thru the machine?

GROK estimates why they went cashless:
While the university did not explicitly detail the rationale in official announcements, cashless operations align with industry trends at major venues for several key benefits:

• Faster transactions and shorter lines: Contactless/card payments process quicker than cash, improving flow in high-volume areas like concessions during games.
  
  
• Enhanced security and efficiency: Eliminates cash handling risks (e.g., theft), reduces staff time on counting/reconciling money, and streamlines accounting.
  
  
• Modern fan convenience: Builds on digital ticketing (introduced in 2022) and supports data collection for personalized experiences, while often boosting per-fan spending.

 

[Dadof2Vols]

Oh come on, I'm sure they'll add more 'pissers' and probably even add some concessions inside the 'bathrooms' for efficiency.

It would be best if you could order your drink on a kiosk on the way in the bathroom and pick it up at exit door after taking a piss.

 

[rikberry31]

If we were 4-5 with losses to Miss State and Arkansas then it would certainly be on the hot seat. There are plenty of good coaches out there. People are just consumed with big name coaches.

Fact is that a coach is not a magic bullet. It has always been the Jimmies and the Joes'. The Joe's have not panned out at these schools and they look for a band aid.

 

[IN Jed]

SIAP but can someone correct me if I’m wrong…. In reading the fine print of the Hulu + Live TV pkg it looks like you only get the ESPN Select programming (legacy ESPN+) and not ESPN Unlimited. Is this correct? If so, that’s a bogus deal.

Looking into this as well. Hulu + Live TV gives you the ESPN networks (ESPN, ESPN2, ESPN U, SEC, ACC) plus ESPN+ content. ESPN Unlimited is ESPN networks plus ESPN+ but since you get the networks as part of Live TV you only technically add ESPN+. Thus, you effectively have ESPN Unlimited.

 

[therickbol]

Cannot believe he said that out loud. Communication and tackling are maxims of defense. Principles. If those are your two biggest issues then you are a bad defense. And he is the leader.

This defense is extremely talented (at first two levels for sure). These comments really irritate me.

What? Everything he said was factual. You seem to have "found" something that you were already sure would be there before you even read the quote.

 

[JCVol00]

At what point with the expansions and renovations do they just say f*** it and build a whole new stadium

 

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[jave36]

If they're serious about relieving congestion in the concourses, they'll go back to cash only concessions. The concession lines are 10x longer (causing total gridlock in the concourses) than they used to be because the freaking transactions take 10x longer than they used to take with cash. Same with the damn paperless tickets. It isn't a problem of not enough physical space, it is the bottlenecks created by highly inefficient transactions.

I have gone to games when there were 109,000 people there and the concourses were NEVER as gridlocked as they have been the last few seasons of cashless/paperless.

Man, there is no possible way cash is faster than card. There is some other variable causing the problem, because cash is 100% proven to be the slowest form of payment possible.

 

[rikberry31]

At what point with the expansions and renovations do they just say f*** it and build a whole new stadium

Are you kidding? Neyland is the Roman Coliseum of CFB. Should the Coliseum in Rome be tore down? There is magic in that building.

 

[Ten_Titans]

If they're serious about relieving congestion in the concourses, they'll go back to cash only concessions. The concession lines are 10x longer (causing total gridlock in the concourses) than they used to be because the freaking transactions take 10x longer than they used to take with cash. Same with the damn paperless tickets. It isn't a problem of not enough physical space, it is the bottlenecks created by highly inefficient transactions.

I have gone to games when there were 109,000 people there and the concourses were NEVER as gridlocked as they have been the last few seasons of cashless/paperless.

You'll have to explain this one.

Neyland is the one place on planet Earth that credit card transactions are slower than cash? How?

 

[knoxvol52]

 

[SamRebel35]

Man, there is no possible way cash is faster than card. There is some other variable causing the problem, because cash is 100% proven to be the slowest form of payment possible.

Maybe. But I don't see how a faster transaction coincides with the longest and slowest concession lines I've ever seen at Neyland. Swiping a card is fast. Waiting for screens to move to the next page and pressing buttons to confirm your purchase, and then going to the next page to add a tip, and confirm the tip, and then waiting for the network to process the payment may end up being slower than handing someone paper money and taking your items.

 

[volbeast33]

Fact is that a coach is not a magic bullet. It has always been the Jimmies and the Joes'. The Joe's have not panned out at these schools and they look for a band aid.

It’s a combination of both. Great players are more important but a coach can make a huge difference. Just look at Indiana.

 

[KnoxVillain]

I’m mid 30’s but feel like a codger saying this. The Oklahoma game was my only game attending this year. We (four guys) sat crammed in 3.5 seats, at most, standing sideways or having to alternate leaning forward or back. The line to the Men’s was out the door, and I gave in and waited in the concession line when I couldn’t hold out any longer. It was not a fun experience (game result aside). I wouldn’t pay to do that every week, but I guess enough are willing to. I’d rather Danny focus on improving the stadium efficiencies. The cherry on top was waiting an hour in Stokely garage after the game before we got to leave campus.

 

[pismonque]

I'm wondering how they are going to expand the north endzone

I remember back in the day (late 80s, was it?) when they added capacity by moving the numbers on the benches closer together in the student section. Doubt they'd do that with paid seats though lol.

 

[SamRebel35]

You'll have to explain this one.

Neyland is the one place on planet Earth that credit card transactions are slower than cash? How?

All it takes for a queue to form is the person at the front experience a network lag during his transaction. Every single other transaction could be instant/rapid and the bottleneck effect could end up being worse than cash only.

 

[TheBigOne10]

You'll have to explain this one.

Neyland is the one place on planet Earth that credit card transactions are slower than cash? How?

Think the bigger driver is the influx of alcohol and how frequently people are going to the concourses nowadays. I swear some people just go for the overpriced beer, because they are missing 90% of the game going back and forth.

 

[volbeast33]

Think the bigger driver is the influx of alcohol and how frequently people are going to the concourses nowadays. I swear some people just go for the overpriced beer, because they are missing 90% of the game going back and forth.

That is an issue. They can claim sell outs in the past but there has been way more people in attendance this year.

 

[jave36]

Maybe. But I don't see how a faster transaction coincides with the longest and slowest concession lines I've ever seen at Neyland. Swiping a card is fast. Waiting for screens to move to the next page and pressing buttons to confirm your purchase, and then going to the next page to add a tip, and confirm the tip, and then waiting for the network to process the payment may end up being slower than handing someone paper money and taking your items.

Then the problem wouldn't be going cashless, it would be the UX. There is absolutely no reason to have a tip screen at a football game. No need to push a button to confirm payment either. Very easy to just have the amount display, tap to pay, done, like most card terminals out there.

Also, even when cash was allowed, I'd almost guarantee you most were choosing card anyway, so going cashless wouldn't have had a major impact on wait times anyway. Only 10% or so of payments in the USA are cash.

Also also, very very very rarely do cash people have the exact change ready and out of their pocket and ready to hand over to just "take their items." Usually it's FAR slower than the card method while you wait for them to pull out there wallet/purse, count out the bills they need, then wait for the cashier to count back the change.

So IF wait times really are longer, I think the culprit is something other than cash/no cash.

 

[PlanetVolunteer]

Think the bigger driver is the influx of alcohol and how frequently people are going to the concourses nowadays. I swear some people just go for the overpriced beer, because they are missing 90% of the game going back and forth.

The old ladies that work it are dreadfully slow and they're always recognizing someone like "Omg Bill I saw your lovely bride over at the piggy wiggly Monday! She told me about your gastric bypass surgery, you look great honey!"

And it's like, ya'll cut out the darned southern hospitality, we got beer to drink and football to scream about!