Season Ticket Holders

[Model12]

Honestly, this season is so stupid, I would be ok with allowing the entire student body in, providing they were drunk and rowdy. We old farts can stay home this year. We need as much noise and energy as possible.

Yes I am a season ticket holder (1992). I am not grandfathered...I pay the extortion fees.

 

[DeerPark12]

@DeerPark12 - I got rumblings of a plan to let season ticket holders in on an "odd/even" basis. If you have odd row tickets you get to attend odd number games. Even, even. Then switch it up next year.

Seems like a solid plan to get us donors in to at least half the home games. Anything you can share?

No, it's going to be based on donor priority IF fans are allowed in at all.

The positive is, based on feedback they've already received from many high on that priority list, I don't think it's going to be as tough for most season ticket holders to get in as you might think.

 

[JacketVol]

I have heard more weight on your status as a bronze victor over a mountainer or trailblazer ect than actual ranking What have you heard?

 

[ptcarter]

@DeerPark12 - I got rumblings of a plan to let season ticket holders in on an "odd/even" basis. If you have odd row tickets you get to attend odd number games. Even, even. Then switch it up next year.

Seems like a solid plan to get us donors in to at least half the home games. Anything you can share?

Let's hope this ISN'T what is happening.
Why? Let's say you are on Row 22 (what a coincidence!, I am)

Here are the games:
Oct. 3: vs. Missouri
Oct. 17: vs. Kentucky
Oct. 24: vs. Alabama
Nov. 14: vs. Texas A&M
Dec. 5: vs. Florida

I get Kentucky and TAM.
That dummy that stands up all game in front of me gets Missouri, Alabama and Florida.

Also, swap it up next season? Expecting another pandemic? Things should be back to normal next season.

 

[SmokyRiverDog]

I have heard more weight on your status as a bronze victor over a mountainer or trailblazer ect than actual ranking What have you heard?

How's it looking for Broke Mules like myself?

 

[JacketVol]

I have heard more weight on your status as a bronze victor over a mountainer or trailblazer ect than actual ranking What have you heard?

@DeerPark12

 

[ptcarter]

One other problem with the odd/even row number scenarios - Ticket office sometimes finds seats behind or in front of seats to get them seated together. That would also complicate the pain. There will be pain regardless though.

 

[GoVols#18]

I want to know what the protocols will be for fans in the stadium before I decide if I will opt out. If I have to wear a mask for 4 hours, I will probably opt out.

 

[GoVols#18]

@DeerPark12 - I got rumblings of a plan to let season ticket holders in on an "odd/even" basis. If you have odd row tickets you get to attend odd number games. Even, even. Then switch it up next year.

Seems like a solid plan to get us donors in to at least half the home games. Anything you can share?

That would assume that capacity will be allowed to be 50%. I don't know how realistic that is.

 

[CPA]

Titans were just told there will be no fans at home opener per Mayor Cooper.

 

[TNREADER]

I truly hope you stay "grandfathered in". We had the same situation, but in the highly desirable "S" section. In the early 2000s, the university decided to take that no donation grandfather clause and throw it in the trash. We were forced to give them up.

I'm in a similar situation. Had tickets since about 1980 through the Alumni Association. When north end zone closed in I moved there under the overhang. Then around 2000 the athletic department commandeered control of all tickets. Fortunately I was grandfathered in at no annual fee. I remember them taking sideline seats a few years later and requiring annual donation or move to end zone.

 

[BOC]

I'm in a similar situation. Had tickets since about 1980 through the Alumni Association. When north end zone closed in I moved there under the overhang. Then around 2000 the athletic department commandeered control of all tickets. Fortunately I was grandfathered in at no annual fee. I remember them taking sideline seats a few years later and requiring annual donation or move to end zone.

Yes, that was exactly our situation. We were given the choice to donate several thousand dollars per year (don't remember the exact amount) for the "luxury" of buying section S seats, or relocate up to the "newer" upper deck endzone nosebleeds. We walked. We've thankfully still been to several games, in various parts of the stadium, thanks to scalpers and internet resellers. But I tell you what, they day they lost us, they lost one of the loudest supporters in one of the "blue hair" sections.

 

[ptcarter]

 

[bigorangebrad]

They are just asking for a lawsuit.

 

[eloist]

I got this email today as well and I have concerns.

My main question is:Will the $1,800 I spent in tix roll over to next season?

If i read this correctly, Phil is wanting us to allow the University to keep what we've paid for this season as a "donation", and then we'll be expected to pay another $1800* for tickets next season...

umm... no?

 

[SprocketRocket]

I don't see UT automatically refunding any of the donation and will probably want to 'credit' my account for future games rather than send a refund---but they might offer that option. I wouldn't want to be the person making the final decision on logistics for allocation of seats----TN Fund donors are ranked very carefully on a point system, from 1 to about 11,000. (That's accounts, not number of tickets held) I'm old and have been a donor and season ticket holder for 34 consecutive years, have great seats in Sec. V, row 26 on the aisle. My TN Fund ranking is 1702. For this reason, I'd expect SOME deference is my game choices, assuming there are games and fans can attend; however, I believe younger fans, younger donors with lower rankings (higher ranking number), etc. should also have access to tickets.

I am guessing that you are correct on not expecting a refund, but maybe a credit towards future donations/season tickets if we decide to opt out. Like you, I've got to believe that any decision would have to take your donor ranking into consideration. I'm closer to the other end of the points system, so it isn't so good for me, but that would be the only fair way to do it. I just can't figure out how they would decide who gets what seats. It can't be a free-for all and they can't take too long to get it done, so I'm at a loss as to how they make it happen in the time they have.

 

[SprocketRocket]

I got this email today as well and I have concerns.

My main question is:Will the $1,800 I spent in tix roll over to next season?

If i read this correctly, Phil is wanting us to allow the University to keep what we've paid for this season as a "donation", and then we'll be expected to pay another $1800* for tickets next season...

umm... no?

I'm not going to either, but I'm sure that there will be plenty of donors that will. Those that plunk down $100,000 to support the 'Fill in the Blank' group or project will likely do it and not think another thing about it. In addition to a thank you and a hearty pat-on-the-back, he is offering 5X your donation amount towards your donor ranking account. That will certainly appeal to some folks.

 

[eloist]

I'm grandfathered in, as my dad secured these seats in 1974 with a one time, $500 VASF donation for each of the 4 seats... so... I'm not a donor. I dont care a flip about my donor ranking.

It's hard enough to scrape together $1,800 every spring for football tickets.

 

[Y9 Vol]

They are just asking for a lawsuit.

Nope...a DONATION!

 

[OrangeVolMan]

We will know tomorrow for sure but this will be a PR disaster if they don’t give you an option for a refund. They are allowing you to opt out so I’m not sure they can require you to take a credit instead of a refund.

 

[Y9 Vol]

It would be kinda dumb to offer a refund in the first announcement of the plans. They absolutely hope most will play along and donate, then they will make the refunds available.

 

[NcVolfan24]

Protocols the way I understand them:
-Must wear a mask and seats will be spread out
-You can choose to go this year and get tickets to all games, although your seat may be moved.
-You can choose to not go this year and either donate your fees from this year or roll them over to next years costs.
-Regardless of what you do you will not lose your seats for next year.

My questions to you all:
Will tickets be at a high demand if UT starts off winning thus creating a high resale market?
Are season ticket holders willing to pay this year without knowing where their seats will be?
Is there a chance I will have better seats as many people are going to opt out this year? (I have 4 on the 30 yd line visitors side front row upper deck)

I'm trying to choose which option to go with as I am sure most ticket holders are. Any opinions are appreciated.

 

[eloist]

I obviously can't speak for anyone else, but here's my personal take:

1. $1,800 is a lot of money. That's what I pay for my 4 tix every season. I am leaning towards rolling this over to next season and sitting out this season. It will be very nice to not have to come up with my ticket money next Spring.

2. I don't think the season will be completed. I think so many kids on college campuses will be spreading COVID around they'll have to call the season by late October. (I hope I'm wrong)

3. The risk associated for me and my kids/wife to travel to the games and potentially pick up the virus seems like an unnecessary risk to me.

4. Of course, IF the Vols start whooping a%%, it'll hurt knowing I'm not able to go see it in person.

5. This might be just the reason I need to upgrade my TV situation at home.

Again, this is just my personal take, and I stand by everyone's decision, whether it be rollover to next season, or attend this year.
Good luck everyone!

 

[VOLINVONORE]

I am guessing that you are correct on not expecting a refund, but maybe a credit towards future donations/season tickets if we decide to opt out. Like you, I've got to believe that any decision would have to take your donor ranking into consideration. I'm closer to the other end of the points system, so it isn't so good for me, but that would be the only fair way to do it. I just can't figure out how they would decide who gets what seats. It can't be a free-for all and they can't take too long to get it done, so I'm at a loss as to how they make it happen in the time they have.

I am 82 years old. Why would I even think about rolling my money over to next year when next year might be any better than this year? I now only attend on 1-2 games a year because of afternoon games in the the late Summer and late night games in the Fall. I have been able to sell the tickets I can not attend, but sometimes at a reduced price. Tickets are becoming a drain on my fixed income resources.

 

[happy-go_vol]

I obviously can't speak for anyone else, but here's my personal take:

1. $1,800 is a lot of money. That's what I pay for my 4 tix every season. I am leaning towards rolling this over to next season and sitting out this season. It will be very nice to not have to come up with my ticket money next Spring.

2. I don't think the season will be completed. I think so many kids on college campuses will be spreading COVID around they'll have to call the season by late October. (I hope I'm wrong)

3. The risk associated for me and my kids/wife to travel to the games and potentially pick up the virus seems like an unnecessary risk to me.

4. Of course, IF the Vols start whooping a%%, it'll hurt knowing I'm not able to go see it in person.

5. This might be just the reason I need to upgrade my TV situation at home.

Again, this is just my personal take, and I stand by everyone's decision, whether it be rollover to next season, or attend this year.
Good luck everyone!

Im leaning that way too. As sensitive as everyone is, id be surprised if we finish the season out.