My family and I came up from Atlanta for Homecoming this weekend and had a great time. As my eight year old said,"It was good to be home".
But I have to admit I left with mixed emotions about my fellow Vol fans. I sat amongst season ticket holders in the box seat area. Most of them are long time donors, one gentleman was attorney who has had tickets since the 50's.
Most people spent the night *****ing about the black jerseys. A few of them stated they left the game in the first quarter of the SCjr game because of the jerseys.
I heard some comments about CLK's play calling is like he's playing Playstation. They hated going for it on fourth down.
They spoke of tradition in regards to the hatred toward the black jerseys. They commented that this isn't Tennessee football when we went for fourth down.
I guess what I'm getting at is that I sat there at a game that we were thrashing the opponent and fans are *****ing and complaining. I understand about our traditions, I was born ORANGE. But to leave the game because the team wore black, what a joke.
I wished these fans who are so convicted about traditions would have stopped complaining and actually participated in some traditions like cheers and singing Rocky Top.
If it's so miserable to be a part of something special that's happening at Neyland then stay home. The change has happened. Like it or not, either support your team or go away.
But I have to admit I left with mixed emotions about my fellow Vol fans. I sat amongst season ticket holders in the box seat area. Most of them are long time donors, one gentleman was attorney who has had tickets since the 50's.
Most people spent the night *****ing about the black jerseys. A few of them stated they left the game in the first quarter of the SCjr game because of the jerseys.
I heard some comments about CLK's play calling is like he's playing Playstation. They hated going for it on fourth down.
They spoke of tradition in regards to the hatred toward the black jerseys. They commented that this isn't Tennessee football when we went for fourth down.
I guess what I'm getting at is that I sat there at a game that we were thrashing the opponent and fans are *****ing and complaining. I understand about our traditions, I was born ORANGE. But to leave the game because the team wore black, what a joke.
I wished these fans who are so convicted about traditions would have stopped complaining and actually participated in some traditions like cheers and singing Rocky Top.
If it's so miserable to be a part of something special that's happening at Neyland then stay home. The change has happened. Like it or not, either support your team or go away.
