How Much Would You Pay to Run through the T?

#26
#26
lawgator1 said:
The whole point of running through it is that you've earned it. If you pay for it, you have earned nothing other than enough money to piss it away on a fake honor.

Why not just go out and hire someone to make you a replica of the Heisman, or the Sears trophy, and put your name on it? If you don't have the dough for that, just buy yourself a "World's Best Dad/Cook/Husband/" t-shirt.

Same principle.
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the heisman itself is a fake!
 
#27
#27
A lot of people like to say Thunder paid a million to run through the T. More accurate is that he's pumped millions into the university because he loves it.

So if the school wants to thank him by inviting him to run through or even if he requested it specifically and they decided to grant the honor to him based on his support, I don't have a problem with it. How did it affect anything negatively?
 
#28
#28
The only price that can be paid to run through the T is your blood, sweat, and tears. I wouldn't want to taint the sanctity of the event by placing a monetary price on it. Only way I would want to do it would be wearing pads and getting ready to play in a football game. Now, for me, I have a better chance of forming that T, and drumming the boys through it, unless I can perfect my punts in the next 6 months so I can replace Colquitt. And I am actually considering that, seeing as we have an established PK. If I can make the team as a walk on, then I'll run through the T, no other way. (*footnote* I have no idea if I'm good enough to kick for the Vols, but I'm damn willing to try, and trying out would be fun)
 
#29
#29
Volingatorland said:
The only price that can be paid to run through the T is your blood, sweat, and tears. I wouldn't want to taint the sanctity of the event by placing a monetary price on it. Only way I would want to do it would be wearing pads and getting ready to play in a football game. Now, for me, I have a better chance of forming that T, and drumming the boys through it, unless I can perfect my punts in the next 6 months so I can replace Colquitt. And I am actually considering that, seeing as we have an established PK. If I can make the team as a walk on, then I'll run through the T, no other way. (*footnote* I have no idea if I'm good enough to kick for the Vols, but I'm damn willing to try, and trying out would be fun)
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I Wish You The Best Of Luck! Every Team Needs A Rudy.:clap:
 
#30
#30
TNshadetree said:
A lot of people like to say Thunder paid a million to run through the T. More accurate is that he's pumped millions into the university because he loves it.

So if the school wants to thank him by inviting him to run through or even if he requested it specifically and they decided to grant the honor to him based on his support, I don't have a problem with it. How did it affect anything negatively?
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I'm not critical of the university for honoring a long-time contributor like that. I would be if they just willy nilly sold it.

For whatever reaosn I'm thinking UF did something like that a few years back and the fans were not happy about it. Can't remember the details.
 
#31
#31
Volingatorland said:
The only price that can be paid to run through the T is your blood, sweat, and tears. I wouldn't want to taint the sanctity of the event by placing a monetary price on it. Only way I would want to do it would be wearing pads and getting ready to play in a football game. Now, for me, I have a better chance of forming that T, and drumming the boys through it, unless I can perfect my punts in the next 6 months so I can replace Colquitt. And I am actually considering that, seeing as we have an established PK. If I can make the team as a walk on, then I'll run through the T, no other way. (*footnote* I have no idea if I'm good enough to kick for the Vols, but I'm damn willing to try, and trying out would be fun)
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Good luck, I wish you all the best. If you make the team, awesome. If you don't at least you can say you went for it.
 
#32
#32
Does it come with pictures? My pain threshold would be about $500... pretty much just to have the cool picture hanging on my wall.
 
#33
#33
I'm a little worried about it. Not sure I could take a hit. I broke my back in 5 places in 2004 in Iraq, and had to stop playing Ice Hockey all together but I still raced Motocross. Yeah it's been 5 years, so I might try, but that degree is my number 1 priority. I'd sacrifice running through the T for sitting in the stands all day every day for that degree.
 
#34
#34
Here's a bit of background on the Thunder Thornton million dollar run...

Aboard his orange and white jet, returning from the Wal-Mart headquarters in Bentonville, Arkansas, where Thornton had introduced UT President Joe Johnson to the nation's largest retailer's top brass, the plan to give $1 million to UT's 21st Century Campaign was revealed.
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"A smile grew on Joe's face about as wide as a wave in a slop bucket," Thornton laughs. "He sticks out his hand, says 'that's wonderful.' He then asks if there is any way the University could show its appreciation to my wife, Eileen, and me.
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"I told him that I had always wondered if I could run through that giant T the band forms before the players run onto the field. He said, 'John, for a million dollars, I'll run through the T with you.'
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"We were shaking hands, slapping each other on the back, and I couldn't help but say, 'Joe, I'll give you $2 million if you'll run through it naked.'"
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At the 1995 Homecoming game, John Thornton and a fully clothed Joe Johnson emerged from the dressing room tunnel and led the Vols through the T for their meeting with Oklahoma State.
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The Thorntons' gift will go to an academic counseling center to be shared by men and women athletes. Thornton has long supported the Lady Vols' program, particularly basketball, having endowed a scholarship bearing his father's name for a Lady Vol basketballer.
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LINK:full article
 
#37
#37
lawgator1 said:
Why not just go out and hire someone to make you a replica of the Heisman, or the Sears trophy, and put your name on it? If you don't have the dough for that, just buy yourself a "World's Best Dad/Cook/Husband/" t-shirt.
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I've always been kind of surprised that there isn't a big market for "fans' championship rings" after teams win a title. IE, after UF wins the title, when you get your email the next morning hawking championship t-shirts, caps, etc., I'm surprised that there isn't an invitation to purchase, "through our exclusive partnership with Jostens, your very own permanent memento of this historic season, based on the actual rings that the team and coaches will receive."

It just seems like the sort of tacky, craptastic thing that I'm surprised isn't widespread. I can completely see Steelers fans walking around on gameday with both hands full of these huge fake rings.
 
#38
#38
Vercingetorix said:
I've always been kind of surprised that there isn't a big market for "fans' championship rings" after teams win a title. IE, after UF wins the title, when you get your email the next morning hawking championship t-shirts, caps, etc., I'm surprised that there isn't an invitation to purchase, "through our exclusive partnership with Jostens, your very own permanent memento of this historic season, based on the actual rings that the team and coaches will receive."

It just seems like the sort of tacky, craptastic thing that I'm surprised isn't widespread. I can completely see Steelers fans walking around on gameday with both hands full of these huge fake rings.
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You may be on to something with that idea...you need to go ahead an produce your first info-mercial. Then take it from there.
 
#39
#39
VolinConcord said:
You may be on to something with that idea...you need to go ahead an produce your first info-mercial. Then take it from there.
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I think it's a money-making idea. The problem is that the very idea of it offends me. The thought of all these loser mullethead jersey-wearing bandwagonner fans strutting around sports bars wearing their "championship rings" makes me want to throw up.
 
#40
#40
I used to be a member of the PRIDE and there is nothing like marching pre-game and the opening of the "T". The first game my freshman year when the "T" opened, I could hear NOTHING but noise. I couldn't hear myself playing or the two on either side of me. Talk about something that is priceless. I still get goose bumps thinking about it.

To repay my band scholarship I donate every year to the band scholarship fund. As a way to say thanks, those that do donate are invited to the last Saturday band practice of band camp to watch the band rehearse in Neyland Stadium and we also get to run through the "T" during rehearsal. There are only those in the stands that are there to watch the band practice (and it's a good size crowd...rehearsal is open to anyone and it's a great way to get a game/stadium fix in August)...but it's still an incredible thing to do. I love being back down on the field watching the current band carry on the traditions that were started long before I arrived on the college scene.

Dang, it's only February...I'm ready for August. :)
 
#41
#41
i was lucky enough to run throug through the T as a photographer in 1998 against KY. i get some really cool pictures of the game.
 
#46
#46
Brojan said:
I used to be a member of the PRIDE and there is nothing like marching pre-game and the opening of the "T". The first game my freshman year when the "T" opened, I could hear NOTHING but noise. I couldn't hear myself playing or the two on either side of me. Talk about something that is priceless. I still get goose bumps thinking about it.

To repay my band scholarship I donate every year to the band scholarship fund. As a way to say thanks, those that do donate are invited to the last Saturday band practice of band camp to watch the band rehearse in Neyland Stadium and we also get to run through the "T" during rehearsal. There are only those in the stands that are there to watch the band practice (and it's a good size crowd...rehearsal is open to anyone and it's a great way to get a game/stadium fix in August)...but it's still an incredible thing to do. I love being back down on the field watching the current band carry on the traditions that were started long before I arrived on the college scene.

Dang, it's only February...I'm ready for August. :)
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Correct me if I'm wrong but the formation is like this:


ooooooooooooooDRUMLINEoooooooooooooo

oooooooooooo ooooooooooooo
o o
o o
o o

etc.

If that's the case, I'll be just fine behind my snare drum.

ok the picture didnt work. The drumline is at the middle of the top part of the T, correct?
 
#48
#48
There are plenty of average people who have ran through the T at one time. I personally wouldn't pay anything, and I'm sure they didn't have to either.
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#49
#49
Volingatorland said:
Correct me if I'm wrong but the formation is like this:

ooooooooooooooDRUMLINEoooooooooooooo

oooooooooooo oooooooooooo
o o
o o
o o

etc.

If that's the case, I'll be just fine behind my snare drum.

ok the picture didnt work. The drumline is at the middle of the top part of the T, correct?
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The picture didn't work out, but I do believe you are correct there in your concept.
 
#50
#50
I can only think of what it would be like to run through it, but I can tell you that being a part of opening it is priceless. I count it among the best memories of my life.
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