Interesting read on Neyland decibel levels from the Volopedia

[DonjoVol]

Another former player from Cal talked about how loud Neyland was when they played there in 1987.

 

[Vol865]

Maybe it’s more important to create a disadvantage for the other team’s defense. Like I said, they won’t know when to flop and the refs won’t know when to cheat(That could backfire. Creating multiple penalties when they all think they have to do something and the next thing you know they are all throwing flags and then it would be too loud for the refs to decide which bogus call to enforce.)

Don’t get too worried about our fans being loud the whole game, it’s tough enough just to get them loud on 2nd down when we are on defense.

Creating noise when we have the ball gives an advantage to the other team's defense.

However, I do agree with the second statement.

 

[Iam4utalways]

Creating noise when we have the ball gives an advantage to the other team's defense.

However, I do agree with the second statement.

I disagree. Creating noise can be used as a gateway to the zone. I want our guys playing in the zone. I’ve seen our guys get fired up and make the play after the crowd got loud. Our guys need to become comfortable with crowd noise on offense. We are Tennessee. It means a lot to these others programs to beat us, even while we are so down they enjoy it.

We get loud to get or defense on point, it’s time to do the same for our offense.

 

[Iam4utalways]

Creating noise when we have the ball gives an advantage to the other team's defense.

However, I do agree with the second statement.

As for the second statement, I was attempting to use a little reverse physiology Volnation, but that’s preaching to the choir. I expect the folks here give there all.

As embarrassing as “3rd down for what?”, was, it did get the crowd riled up, and that’s the embarrassing part.

 

[Vol865]

I disagree. Creating noise can be used as a gateway to the zone. I want our guys playing in the zone. I’ve seen our guys get fired up and make the play after the crowd got loud. Our guys need to become comfortable with crowd noise on offense. We are Tennessee. It means a lot to these others programs to beat us, even while we are so down they enjoy it.

We get loud to get or defense on point, it’s time to do the same for our offense.

We also get loud to disrupt the other offense's ability to communicate.

 

[Iam4utalways]

We also get loud to disrupt the other offense's ability to communicate.

Yes. Keep doing that. It rattles most teams we play. False starts an delay of game penalties. It’s my favorite when Neyland gets loud and we make the play to win the game.

Don’t get me wrong, winning on the road is special too.

Now is the time for Neyland to be loud in a ridiculous manner. When JH asks for us to settle down while we are on defense. No thank you. Deal with it. We are going to be hostile.

 

[615vols]

I disagree. Creating noise can be used as a gateway to the zone. I want our guys playing in the zone. I’ve seen our guys get fired up and make the play after the crowd got loud. Our guys need to become comfortable with crowd noise on offense. We are Tennessee. It means a lot to these others programs to beat us, even while we are so down they enjoy it.

We get loud to get or defense on point, it’s time to do the same for our offense.

Getting loud while we are on offense? Are you serious? That would be idiotic. Have you ever noticed when it gets loud while the home team has the ball that the qb and other players will motion to the crowd to quiet down? There’s a reason for that lol…

 

[VOLS INC.]

When Pig scored in OT (at least we thought he scored) it got so loud in Neyland, my hearing went out for about 5 seconds. I promise you. I could not hear anything and then it came right back. Insane.

 

[Iam4utalways]

Getting loud while we are on offense? Are you serious? That would be idiotic. Have you ever noticed when it gets loud while the home team has the ball that the qb and other players will motion to the crowd to quiet down? There’s a reason for that lol…

It’s a culture change. I expect our offense to thrive off the noise along with our defense. How many times have we rattled a defense? Throw in some hostile noise for their defense and they won’t even know when to flop.

 

[ABINGDON VOL FAN]

Bristol Speedway. Guaranteed hearing loss without large over the ear headphones. I took them off one time for about 3 seconds.
I permanently damaged hearing about 50 feet back from the stage at an AC/DC concert in 1981. Ears were ringing for a week afterward instead of the usual couple hours back then after a rock concert.

 

[Iam4utalways]

Bristol Speedway. Guaranteed hearing loss without large over the ear headphones. I took them off one time for about 3 seconds.
I permanently damaged hearing about 50 feet back from the stage at an AC/DC concert in 1981. Ears were ringing for a week afterward instead of the usual couple hours back then after a rock concert.

Years later I saw AC/DC in Memphis. The Razor’s Edge tour. I was not disappointed. I’m counting on at least one more tour from them. I’ve had some more kids since the last time they were in Memphis.

 

[CABVOL]

Cal 2006 was next level. Oklahoma was up there too

Cal 2006 was my first game at Neyland. Couldn’t hear the person next to me. Stadium was literally shaking. Ears rang for 2 days afterwards.

 

[thedocvol]

I was at the 2013 UGA game at Neyland. Vols blocked a punt and returned it for a TD. I've never heard anything like it.

I bet that was great but 1998 Arkansas was unlike anything I have ever heard. Thanks Billy!

 

[GetYouSomeofThat]

It’s a culture change. I expect our offense to thrive off the noise along with our defense. How many times have we rattled a defense? Throw in some hostile noise for their defense and they won’t even know when to flop.

Seriously...this line of thought is very far off base. Communication on offense is the difference between correctly run routes, missed blocking assignments and pre snap penalties. Take away an offenses ability to do that and they will struggle.


The loud crowd advantage is not about getting the players pumped up or being a cheerleader, it is simply about taking away the ability to communicate for a teams offense.

 

[Vol865]

Yes. Keep doing that. It rattles most teams we play. False starts an delay of game penalties. It’s my favorite when Neyland gets loud and we make the play to win the game.

Don’t get me wrong, winning on the road is special too.

Now is the time for Neyland to be loud in a ridiculous manner. When JH asks for us to settle down while we are on defense. No thank you. Deal with it. We are going to be hostile.

I really hope you're trolling, which it sounds like you are.

 

[BondJamesBond]

It’s a culture change. I expect our offense to thrive off the noise along with our defense. How many times have we rattled a defense? Throw in some hostile noise for their defense and they won’t even know when to flop.

No. Cheer after the play on offense. Noise before the play makes verbal play calls and verbal snap counts difficult. Throws off timing slightly. You don't want to do that to your own offense. And constant noise over a 3 hour game isn't sustainable anyway.

 

[Boca Vol]

Creating noise when we have the ball gives an advantage to the other team's defense.

However, I do agree with the second statement.

I've heard an All-pro DB say that's its easier to play on the road than at home because they can call their signals on the road because it's relatively quiet. When they're at home it's noisy because their opponent has the ball.

 

[Vol865]

I've heard an All-pro DB say that's its easier to play on the road than at home because they can call their signals on the road because it's relatively quiet. When they're at home it's noisy because their opponent has the ball.

Maybe so. But it's harder on the OL to hear the snap count and call out assignments. Most DBs use hand signals anyway.

 

[Iam4utalways]

Stop underestimating the team. Get loud, stay loud.

 

[marcusluvsvols]

^^^ watch Peyton tell the home crowd to shut up so he could do his job and audible if need be to another play after seeing whether the defense lined up in zone/man coverage or fit to stop a run/pass. Maybe listen to Eli make jealous comments about how well Peyton had the home crowd educated about when to make noise (only on defense , Rocket!)

What you are telling people to do in your IGNORANCE of football (you obviously never played the game with pads on...on any team) is detrimental to the VOLS at home, especially since Coach Hype trusts his QBs to audible at the LOS frequently...and you should stop. Stop spreading misinformation. Its the pinnacle of poor decisions to encourage other people to do something dumb when 30 seconds of a google search would prove your idea is dead wrong...

Also...screaming at full volume only on defensive snaps in Neyland leaves a person in physical pain and probably only screaming on 3rd down by the 4th quarter...painfully....and losing their speaking voice for a couple days afterwards. In my experience it would be physically impossible to do for an entire game and would probably permanently damage ones vocal chords. Which is irrelevant because it hurts the home team anyway....

 

[K-town Vol Fan]

I disagree. Creating noise can be used as a gateway to the zone. I want our guys playing in the zone. I’ve seen our guys get fired up and make the play after the crowd got loud. Our guys need to become comfortable with crowd noise on offense. We are Tennessee. It means a lot to these others programs to beat us, even while we are so down they enjoy it.

We get loud to get or defense on point, it’s time to do the same for our offense.

Its not how it works man. It backwards logic. Have you not ever seen the home QB wave his arms trying to get the crowd to shut up after a big play? I remember Peyton Manning getting extremely frustrated by this same thing.

Edit: found the link
Peyton Manning asks Denver Broncos fans for quiet

 

[Iam4utalways]

^^^ watch Peyton tell the home crowd to shut up so he could do his job and audible if need be to another play after seeing whether the defense lined up in zone/man coverage or fit to stop a run/pass. Maybe listen to Eli make jealous comments about how well Peyton had the home crowd educated about when to make noise (only on defense , Rocket!)

What you are telling people to do in your IGNORANCE of football (you obviously never played the game with pads on...on any team) is detrimental to the VOLS at home, especially since Coach Hype trusts his QBs to audible at the LOS frequently...and you should stop. Stop spreading misinformation. Its the pinnacle of poor decisions to encourage other people to do something dumb when 30 seconds of a google search would prove your idea is dead wrong...

Also...screaming at full volume only on defensive snaps in Neyland leaves a person in physical pain and probably only screaming on 3rd down by the 4th quarter...painfully....and losing their speaking voice for a couple days afterwards. In my experience it would be physically impossible to do for an entire game and would probably permanently damage ones vocal chords. Which is irrelevant because it hurts the home team anyway....

Only because everyone that can get loud ain’t getting loud ever. I understand there are those that can’t get loud for various legit reasons, it’s the ones that are ignorant that don’t get loud at all, ever.

Just get loud the whole time. Sometimes it’s best to keep it simple so as to not out smart yourself.

I don’t care how loud the crowd is for our team. They work well dealing with a hostile crow, they worked well at home. Explain the 2nd qtr to me. I am stumped. I will admit that I haven’t “studied” film, it looked like our guys took turns stalling drives for various reasons. Maybe over confidence after usually stout 1st quarters from both sides of the ball.

Get loud and get over it. This is the year for a cultural cleansing.

 

[Iam4utalways]

Its not how it works man. It backwards logic. Have you not ever seen the home QB wave his arms trying to get the crowd to shut up after a big play? I remember Peyton Manning getting extremely frustrated by this same thing.

Edit: found the link
Peyton Manning asks Denver Broncos fans for quiet

Exactly. Even Peyton gets frustrated with noise. Our guys just need to get past that and embrace Neyland “The Loud”, You expect them to execute on the road when other places get loud. Our guys know we will be cheering them on while rattling the other team. I honestly believe our guys can over come a loud crowd. Prove me wrong.

We should test my theory the 1st half of Ball St., if it works, keep it going until a we lose the lead. I’ve got no problem admitting I’m wrong, if I am.

Get loud, stay loud.

While you’re at it, Jump Higher too.

 

[Iam4utalways]

I've heard an All-pro DB say that's its easier to play on the road than at home because they can call their signals on the road because it's relatively quiet. When they're at home it's noisy because their opponent has the ball.

Now I’m confused. I thought you played Offense.