Has Neyland lost some volume ?

[vol_smoothie]

I've heard several discussions this year about a drop in the game atmosphere and volume at Neyland for the Vols' home games.

This has been attributed to increased ticket prices that attract more of the "wine & cheese" crowd than the traditional common fan who is there only for the game. More of these current fans are attending games in one of the luxury suite areas that are closed off from the field or in the alternate areas of the stadium designed for socializing more than screaming your lungs out and insulting opponents throughout the game. Basically, do we now have a more civil fan going to Neyland on Saturdays who are distracted by interests beyond the game and making as much noise as possible ? Not sure what the decibel levels were at the Georgia game, but even if they hit a few high points, the more important advantage is constant noise throughout the entire 4 quarters that traditional fans are more likely to sustain.

 

[JcVol865]

I've heard several discussions this year about a drop in the game atmosphere and volume at Neyland for the Vols' home games.

This has been attributed to increased ticket prices that attract more of the "wine & cheese" crowd than the traditional common fan who is there only for the game. More of these current fans are attending games in one of the luxury suite areas that are closed off from the field or in the alternate areas of the stadium designed for socializing more than screaming your lungs out and insulting opponents throughout the game. Basically, do we now have a more civil fan going to Neyland on Saturdays who are distracted by interests beyond the game and making as much noise as possible ? Not sure what the decibel levels were at the Georgia game, but even if they hit a few high points, the more important advantage is constant noise throughout the entire 4 quarters that traditional fans are more likely to sustain.

No. Still loud. It was loud for UGA. But watching them convert 3rd down and march down the field in 2nd and 3rd quarters played a part, as well as heat.

 

[OrangeVolMan]

It was as loud at the UGA game as it ever has been.

 

[Rocky Top T]

I know for a fact it's not as loud as it could be. Can't get people around me to yell. Needs to be sustained noise like Oklahoma game was for the big games. The wine and cheese crowd are hurting the atmosphere at all UT sports

 

[Rocky Top T]

It was as loud at the UGA game as it ever has been.

Only at certain points. There have been games were it was better

 

[dobre_shunka]

No

And not sure about the "wine and cheese" crowd at games but there's a definite "whine and gripe"crowd on this board complaining about most things related to Neyland and Tennessee football

 

[NighthawkVol]

It was as loud at the UGA game as it ever has been.

I was there and it was not. Not saying it was quiet or even not loud. But it’s definitely been louder.

 

[vol_smoothie]

No

And not sure about the "wine and cheese" crowd at games but there's a definite "whine and gripe"crowd on this board complaining about most things related to Neyland and Tennessee football

Just a simple question, pal.
Wondered if the discussions I've heard had merit.
Personally, while I appreciate Danny White's efforts, I don't want to stray too far from our traditional values in the name of the dollar.

 

[Rocky Top T]

I was there and it was not. Not saying it was quiet or even not loud. But it’s definitely been louder.

Say it louder! Truth

 

[Rocky Top T]

No

And not sure about the "wine and cheese" crowd at games but there's a definite "whine and gripe"crowd on this board complaining about most things related to Neyland and Tennessee football

I'm sure about the wine and cheese crowd. They are hurting the atmosphere in all sports

 

[MajinBooCarter]

i just read a rewards article today giving tennessee loudest stadium from the previous week.

 

[GrayWaterCanine]

Yes, it's because of the trough removal.

 

[Power T-Rev]

No

And not sure about the "wine and cheese" crowd at games but there's a definite "whine and gripe"crowd on this board complaining about most things related to Neyland and Tennessee football

Butthurt much?

 

[GAVol]

It was as loud at the UGA game as it ever has been.

I thought so too. The crowd was fine.

 

[GAVol]

I've heard several discussions this year about a drop in the game atmosphere and volume at Neyland for the Vols' home games.

This has been attributed to increased ticket prices that attract more of the "wine & cheese" crowd than the traditional common fan who is there only for the game. More of these current fans are attending games in one of the luxury suite areas that are closed off from the field or in the alternate areas of the stadium designed for socializing more than screaming your lungs out and insulting opponents throughout the game. Basically, do we now have a more civil fan going to Neyland on Saturdays who are distracted by interests beyond the game and making as much noise as possible ? Not sure what the decibel levels were at the Georgia game, but even if they hit a few high points, the more important advantage is constant noise throughout the entire 4 quarters that traditional fans are more likely to sustain.

I’ve been seeing this same argument for 20 years…usually from people that aren’t at the game.

 

[vol94]

It was loud. Not as much ran down our throats in 3rd quarter during their 7 min drive.


People on here complain about others not yelling has been debated back when I was in college. Every person at a game does not yell, including but not limited to Neyland.

It was loud and Neyland gives our boys an advantage. UGA is disciplined and Kirby is an excellent coach. His team rarely makes many mistake. They went on a silent count and rarely checked off- hence quick tempo.

 

[WorldVisionGuy]

It was loud. Not as much ran down our throats in 3rd quarter during their 7 min drive.


People on here complain about others not yelling has been debated back when I was in college. Every person at a game does not yell, including but not limited to Neyland.

It was loud and Neyland gives our boys an advantage. UGA is disciplined and Kirby is an excellent coach. His team rarely makes many mistake. They went on a silent count and rarely checked off- hence quick tempo.

Great Post!!

 

[ftsandersvol]

I've heard several discussions this year about a drop in the game atmosphere and volume at Neyland for the Vols' home games.

This has been attributed to increased ticket prices that attract more of the "wine & cheese" crowd than the traditional common fan who is there only for the game. More of these current fans are attending games in one of the luxury suite areas that are closed off from the field or in the alternate areas of the stadium designed for socializing more than screaming your lungs out and insulting opponents throughout the game. Basically, do we now have a more civil fan going to Neyland on Saturdays who are distracted by interests beyond the game and making as much noise as possible ? Not sure what the decibel levels were at the Georgia game, but even if they hit a few high points, the more important advantage is constant noise throughout the entire 4 quarters that traditional fans are more likely to sustain.

The type of crowd that can only afford to actually attend games now.

 

[adam.vol]

I was there and it was not. Not saying it was quiet or even not loud. But it’s definitely been louder.

The energy was weird. Aside from the “defense” chant that I believe helped lead to the sack/ fumble, the rowdy energy felt forced for most of the time the defense was on the field. Who can blame us? Every time we put Georgia behind the chains, they got a tv timeout and got to draw up a play on the sidelines.

When TN moved the ball on offense, the energy and loudness was top notch. We just couldn’t seem to help the defense because of the weird stoppages through the game.

 

[vol94]

Great Post!!

Thanks!

 

[NATHAN05]

I know for a fact it's not as loud as it could be. Can't get people around me to yell. Needs to be sustained noise like Oklahoma game was for the big games. The wine and cheese crowd are hurting the atmosphere at all UT sports

Ive noticed this when Ive gone to our bowl games here in Florida and even at Mercedes week 1. Im the one screaming and yelling and my seat neighbors are staring at me like im annoying. Granted its probably the section im sitting in (I may only get 1 game a year so ill usually splurge for club) but still.......its definitely turned into a "see and be seen" type crowd at times.

 

[Fred_Jones]

Stadium noise is directly proportional to the inverse of the total score assuming it’s a close game.

 

[Bozo]

No. Still loud. It was loud for UGA. But watching them convert 3rd down and march down the field in 2nd and 3rd quarters played a part, as well as heat.

I think the heat was a big factor. I was in B and it is usually much louder there than vs. UGA but we were getting cooked until mid-way through the 4th quarter. I still did my part

 

[vol_smoothie]

I’ve been seeing this same argument for 20 years…usually from people that aren’t at the game.

The comments I have heard regarding this issue were from a personal friend who was there and who goes to most home games.
Most of the others were fans who attended and called into post-game radio.

 

[K87vol]

It was as loud at the UGA game as it ever has been.

Nope. Not accurate.