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dukes of maggard

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I went to my first game in Neyland this weekend and enjoyed it - i was told by my UK friends who've gone in in the past that it was a tough place for a visiting fan but I thought everyone I ran into was really nice - Thanks for the hospitality I will be back year after next
 
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dukes of maggard said:
I went to my first game in Neyland this weekend and enjoyed it - i was told by my UK friends who've gone in in the past that it was a tough place for a visiting fan but I thought everyone I ran into was really nice - Thanks for the hospitality I will be back year after next
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Wait until we're good again. We will return to being unbearable.
 
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dukes of maggard said:
I went to my first game in Neyland this weekend and enjoyed it - i was told by my UK friends who've gone in in the past that it was a tough place for a visiting fan but I thought everyone I ran into was really nice - Thanks for the hospitality I will be back year after next
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Thanks for being classy Dukes!
 
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I have never been to a Vols road game. I was wondering what you guys thought about which environments were best/worst for being an opposing fan. I know it's hard to be objective, but are we ruder or nicer than our opponents. I know I have heard that Georgia and Florida were no place for children. It doesn't seem like Neyland is that bad, although it did get pretty raucous in the Bama game. I AM NOT TALKING ABOUT HOW DIFFICULT IT IS FOR THE ROAD TEAM. I want Neyland to be loud and hostile! I am talking about what percentage of opposing fans go home crying (ok, hopefully not crying) because they were threatened, punched, pelted, or mocked.
 
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Glad you had a good time. Come back again, I say Neyland is a special place to watch a game. Even if you're not a vol fan.
 
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WesternKyVol said:
I have never been to a Vols road game. I was wondering what you guys thought about which environments were best/worst for being an opposing fan. I know it's hard to be objective, but are we ruder or nicer than our opponents. I know I have heard that Georgia and Florida were no place for children. It doesn't seem like Neyland is that bad, although it did get pretty raucous in the Bama game. I AM NOT TALKING ABOUT HOW DIFFICULT IT IS FOR THE ROAD TEAM. I want Neyland to be loud and hostile! I am talking about what percentage of opposing fans go home crying (ok, hopefully not crying) because they were threatened, punched, pelted, or mocked.
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Vandy is the tamest (but I suppose you knew that) I have found Oxford to be great - people are nice and the Grove has some out of this world scenery
 
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dukes of maggard said:
Vandy is the tamest (but I suppose you knew that) I have found Oxford to be great - people are nice and the Grove has some out of this world scenery
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I actually had a confrontation at this last Vandy game. I was in no way threatened, but there was a debate.
 
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I always like going to UK.. The fans are usually fired up for the first three quarters and then very friendly by the fourth.. Course the last few years it has been close ... I was there about 15 years ago and was surrounded by UK fans.. They were pissed for a while and finally at the end of the game a few Uk fans came up to us and we all just joked about the game.. It is unreal that they dont have a better team.. I think they screwed up letting Guy Morris get away.. It took Brooks about 3-4 years to get the same results and they tout how he turned the program around. Not a brooks fan but he did pad the schedule to ensure bowl eligibility for UK
 
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WesternKyVol said:
I have never been to a Vols road game. I was wondering what you guys thought about which environments were best/worst for being an opposing fan. I know it's hard to be objective, but are we ruder or nicer than our opponents. I know I have heard that Georgia and Florida were no place for children. It doesn't seem like Neyland is that bad, although it did get pretty raucous in the Bama game. I AM NOT TALKING ABOUT HOW DIFFICULT IT IS FOR THE ROAD TEAM. I want Neyland to be loud and hostile! I am talking about what percentage of opposing fans go home crying (ok, hopefully not crying) because they were threatened, punched, pelted, or mocked.
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I heard the stories about Georgia but had a great time when I went there this year. I went solo and everyone was extremely nice. Their fans were extremely friendly. I asked a lady for a good place to eat breakfast and she practically walked me there. Another fan told me about a shortcut to get home. They all wanted to make sure I enjoyed Athens and had a good time. During the game I stood tall and cheered loud along with 4 other Vol fans who happened to be nearby. Nobody said a word or even gave us a dirty look. After it was over, many fans offered their condolences and wished UT better days.

I haven't traveled to many other SEC towns but my opinion is if you're respectfully of their place they will treat you decently. Its kinda like going over someone else's house. If you try to trash the place, its gonna get ugly.
 
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tri_vol said:
I heard the stories about Georgia but had a great time when I went there this year. I went solo and everyone was extremely nice. Their fans were extremely friendly. I asked a lady for a good place to eat breakfast and she practically walked me there. Another fan told me about a shortcut to get home. They all wanted to make sure I enjoyed Athens and had a good time. During the game I stood tall and cheered loud along with 4 other Vol fans who happened to be nearby. Nobody said a word or even gave us a dirty look. After it was over, many fans offered their condolences and wished UT better days.

I haven't traveled to many other SEC towns but my opinion is if you're respectfully of their place they will treat you decently. Its kinda like going over someone else's house. If you try to trash the place, its gonna get ugly.
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you should keep going to Athens until we win...then see hospitable the Dawg fans are....sore losers
 
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tri_vol said:
I heard the stories about Georgia but had a great time when I went there this year. I went solo and everyone was extremely nice. Their fans were extremely friendly. I asked a lady for a good place to eat breakfast and she practically walked me there. Another fan told me about a shortcut to get home. They all wanted to make sure I enjoyed Athens and had a good time. During the game I stood tall and cheered loud along with 4 other Vol fans who happened to be nearby. Nobody said a word or even gave us a dirty look. After it was over, many fans offered their condolences and wished UT better days.

I haven't traveled to many other SEC towns but my opinion is if you're respectfully of their place they will treat you decently. Its kinda like going over someone else's house. If you try to trash the place, its gonna get ugly.
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I agree, just don't act like a moron and at most places you'll be fine
 
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