Smallvol#1
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Where do you live Shaun? I only ask because a lot of people not within an hr drive or so of Knoxville don't realize the investment or physical and mental drain a long weekend takes. It's a Friday-Sunday commitment for my family unless we're willing to put in a 15+ hr day (which isn't often the case). It requires cutting out of work early on Friday's or arriving in town around 11pm. That commitment is easier to give up at times when the product isn't as nice as we'd like or expect it to be. It doesn't make one less of a fan.
This is a perspective many don't have or realize. This also is a reason why football can be so important...the local economy gets a big boost due to game days. We get in the car, drive @12 miles to our parking garage, stop on the way home to eat, come in and watch more games on the tv (recorded or live). That is very different from a family making a several day and 100's of dollar (probably>$1,000 with ticket cost) commitment to come to the game.
If you don't come, doesn't mean you are not a true fan and all Vol.