Virginia Tech, Tennessee Ready to Roll In Battle At Bristol

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VolAllen you got an invite to come on over and watch the game with me and whoever else shows up. I'll feed ya well, get ya drunk and give ya place to crash. Come over Friday and I'll show ya the sights and a preview of just how wrong you are. It is gonna be a bodacious weekend!!!!!!!!!!!!!
 
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VolAllen said:
And despite what all you folks living in the hills think, not many people outside of Tennessee/Virginia even know about this game. I live like 6 hours away and bring it up to other football fans pretty regularly. I normally get a "huh? Playin in a racetrack? Why?"...

I still haven't found a good answer to that question. I think they think it's silly because it's against Virginia Tech, honestly. Not that we've been a powerhouse or anything as of late either, but I like to think it's because of VT.
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This game is being talked about in Texas where I live. I have season tickets for the Vols and I have had a number of people ask me about the game here. Whether it is after seeing car decals, shirts, or someone who knows me, I have had at least a lot of discussions about it. The game has also been mentioned on local sports radio.

Regarding VT, they are a reputable opponent. VT comes from a power 5 conference and have a good history with over 700 wins. They also have the nation's longest active consecutive bowl streak (began in 1993) not counting FSU due to the vacated games.

This game features a solid out-of-conference opponent, a unique venue, and the chance to set the all-time attendance mark, but some of our fans still look for ways to complain.
 
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hmhawk said:
VolAllen you got an invite to come on over and watch the game with me and whoever else shows up. I'll feed ya well, get ya drunk and give ya place to crash. Come over Friday and I'll show ya the sights and a preview of just how wrong you are. It is gonna be a bodacious weekend!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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VolAllen said:
And despite what all you folks living in the hills think, not many people outside of Tennessee/Virginia even know about this game. I live like 6 hours away and bring it up to other football fans pretty regularly. I normally get a "huh? Playin in a racetrack? Why?"...

I still haven't found a good answer to that question. I think they think it's silly because it's against Virginia Tech, honestly. Not that we've been a powerhouse or anything as of late either, but I like to think it's because of VT.
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You are so wrong...one of my best friends from England (and his dad) are coming to the game. Also, I have other friends from California coming as well. It IS a big deal. I think it being at 8 pm on ABC is reflective of that.
 
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Blah blah blah to all these people who "know someone" that knows about the game. No $hi+. Obviously some people know about the game. Some people, also, don't care about the game and/or have never heard of it.
 
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chargervol said:
This is an honest question.

I really want to know the reason behind the constant whining?
If you're an old jackass that has decided life is something better experienced on TV than in person fine, but admit as much.

If you are young jackass who's version of inconvenience is waiting for your page to refresh, also fine. We mock you behind your backs but still we get it.

Either way, you've decided not to attend the game for your own reasons.
But what is it in that little Eeyore like brain of yours, that makes you feel the need to constantly trash the game for those going?
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:hi:
 
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VolAllen said:
Blah blah blah to all these people who "know someone" that knows about the game. No $hi+. Obviously some people know about the game. Some people, also, don't care about the game and/or have never heard of it.
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Fact is that people will come to this game because it is a record breaking event. It will be packed.

Perfect fit for you at this point...
 

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illvol said:
If they could have found a way to put bleachers or some type of seating on the track to get people closer it would be be better. There's such a large distance between the field and fans. I'm wondering if it will be as loud as people think because of that.
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Those looking to get even closer to the action, Battlefield seats located on the track, start at $400

It will be loud. I have been there when no car engines were going like after the singing of the national anthem and it can be loud.
 
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temptn said:
Those looking to get even closer to the action, Battlefield seats located on the track, start at $400

It will be loud. I have been there when no car engines were going like after the singing of the national anthem and it can be loud.
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Awesome!!! I didn't realize they had those. i havent seen them in any of the videos talking about the game. i stand corrected!
 
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temptn said:
They report that the Bristol night race is almost always sold out, but you can watch the race tonight and see there are a lot of empty seats.
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They haven't sold out since I believe 08. The economy, reconfiguration of track and Nascars stupid rules took away from the atmosphere.
 
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We filled up the last 2 bowl games so yes it will be full! I can't wait for Volwalk! Should be Epic!
 
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jhcrane14 said:
I'm being completely serious when I say this. The only thing that really scares me is that scoreboard hanging over the field. There are people out there who would love for an "accident" to happen and for that to fall on the field...maybe during halftime or something.

It would be deemed an "accident" but in secret would really be a terror attack.

I know, I hate to think like that; but unfortunately it is something we need to consider.
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Good god almighty.
 
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Just wondering, what is the cost of the mods to the race track? Whose paying what percentage?

Just a question!
 
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JustFunnN'Orange said:
Just wondering, what is the cost of the mods to the race track? Whose paying what percentage?

Just a question!
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Bruton's footing the bill for the mods. The 1st time he brought this up each school was guaranteed 10 million$. It was in the paper about revenue but I can't recall it now. There's tkt price, tv, concessions, souvenier etc. monies involved. It's prolly somewhere on the internet.
 
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