Posted by juicetke on January 30, 2008 at 3:04 p.m. (Suggest removal)

I hope this helps us take back the spring game record from Bama. I think this is probably the intent of all thses extra events going on.

Posted by GreerVol22 on January 30, 2008 at 3:26 p.m. (Suggest removal)

my guess is, we think we can duplicate what BAMA did. Better think again boys or you'll be embarrased. The only way that happens is Terell Pryor commits and Fulmer intros the new Spreadcat, Wild-wing, quad-option, goose is loose offense that, that Spiderman brought to town.

Posted by pdhuff on January 30, 2008 at 3:37 p.m. (Suggest removal)

greervol-Am I reading this correctly? $43.00 to a spring game with twanging included. Am I missing something here or is the spring game the next day? I feel like I'm on Welcome Back Kotter.

Posted by smokey90 on January 30, 2008 at 3:46 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Didn't the spring game used to be free?

Posted by Indianavol on January 30, 2008 at 3:58 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Great idea, let's out do the clowns from Tuscaloser and fill Neyland up in April.

All 100,000+ can hold signs that read "BITE ME BAMMER"!

BUCK FAMA!

Posted by raleighncvolfan on January 30, 2008 at 3:59 p.m. (Suggest removal)

$43? What a rip off.

juicetke...don't think you have to worry about breaking any records except maybe the lowest attended spring game in the history of college football.

Posted by JAJUAN on January 30, 2008 at 4:02 p.m. (Suggest removal)

easily the biggest ripoff of the year. not a chance i would go to this.

Posted by mtnvol on January 30, 2008 at 4:08 p.m. (Suggest removal)

I'm confused....is this a concert with a scrimmage at the end or a scrimmage with an opening act? Not a bad price for the first, but no one will show for the second, IMO.

Posted by TommyJack on January 30, 2008 at 4:09 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Hamilton has lost his mind. $43 for O/W game?
That's just tacky.

Posted by IdahoVol on January 30, 2008 at 4:12 p.m. (Suggest removal)

If the April 18 date is correct that is a Friday. Sounds like a concert on Friday night for $43 followed by the Spring game the next day (at who knows what ticket price). I agree with mtnvol - $43 for this concert isn't bad but they need to position it as that.

Posted by ckwhite on January 30, 2008 at 4:27 p.m. (Suggest removal)

This years spring game will be one of the most interesting one's (with the coaching changes). I think the AD knows that and wants to cash in..

Posted by pdhuff on January 30, 2008 at 4:30 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Well, there went a chance to see a sure win. Gas at $2.97, tickets $43.00 a pop--hmmm, think I'll go fishing.

Tj, we could work concessions. Does $43.00 include a KPD ride-along?

Posted by govols8080 on January 30, 2008 at 4:34 p.m. (Suggest removal)

I had considered taking my son to the spring game for his first trip to Neyland Stadium. But $43 bucks has shot that out of the water!

Posted by Chainsaw on January 30, 2008 at 4:37 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Will Troy Gentry be shooting a bear as an encore?

Posted by TommyJack on January 30, 2008 at 4:37 p.m. (Suggest removal)

PD: Heck we could ask $10 per fritter, $5 per ogg. And keep a little MM under the counter.
Fritters $10, AND PAY NO MORE!

Posted by TommyJack on January 30, 2008 at 4:42 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Can anyone clarify if tix to the game ONLY are available?

Posted by GIVEHIMSIX on January 30, 2008 at 4:49 p.m. (Suggest removal)

i don't like it. I'm not a country fan and I don't want to pay $43 to see the orange and white game. hopefully I'm wrong and the game is still free, but all I want to see is big orange football.

Posted by zqvol on January 30, 2008 at 4:50 p.m. (Suggest removal)

This is not the game itself. It will be the next day. This is a pre spring game bash.

Posted by wvuvolfan on January 30, 2008 at 5:02 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Have you seen Montgomery Gentry lately. The way they have beefed up, could be our DT,DE answers!

Posted by mtnbikrtn on January 30, 2008 at 5:21 p.m. (Suggest removal)

They don't have enough speed for the SEC. How can you wear that big black hat under a helmet anyway.

Posted by govols8080 on January 30, 2008 at 5:24 p.m. (Suggest removal)

It's not easy being the little man is it Dupree. I know how you feel.

Posted by rabidvol1998 on January 30, 2008 at 5:32 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Unfortunately I don't think we can set the record this year due to constructuion. If I heard Sports Talk right, the capacity of the stadium during that period of time will only be 50,000.

I assume the $43 is for the concert, not the game.

Posted by marc_ash on January 30, 2008 at 5:36 p.m. (Suggest removal)

This article was very poorly written. It is difficult to tell if the CONCERT is included as part of the admission to the game. I'm guessing NO, but it's hard to tell. Sounds like the concert is part of the PRE-game celebration but not sure how much "pre" the game it is.

Please edit the article and give us some better details.

Posted by cjraney on January 30, 2008 at 5:37 p.m. (Suggest removal)

The concert is Friday, game is Saturday. This is an event put on by a New York company and will include concerts nationwide at around 20 universities (I think)in conjunction with spring games. There's also some sort of contest.

www.gridironbash.com

Anyone know the pricing for the O & W Game?

Posted by marc_ash on January 30, 2008 at 5:41 p.m. (Suggest removal)

TDTN, be nice man. If I had a boat, I would definitely offer the opportunity for him to take him and his son out to fish. Why is he a freak?

The world would be a much better place if people did more to show compassion and share the good things they had with others.

What comes around goes around...good or bad.

Posted by marc_ash on January 30, 2008 at 5:42 p.m. (Suggest removal)

raney,
I'm guessing the O & W game will be 5 bucks still. I don't see any reason for them to increase it, and it has been 5 for a while I think. Wouldn't think they would jack it up anymore, but you never know.

5-7 bucks max IMO.

Posted by andy112382 on January 30, 2008 at 5:43 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Is it $43 for the pregame concert, etc as a seperate event and the O/W game free, or is it going to be packaged together?

Posted by cdldoc on January 30, 2008 at 5:51 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Dupree, poboy, we will give you the money for the game and tdtn will carry you and yorn to the game. I will even introduce you to my friends, Taylor and Montgomery. Just post your real name and real address here, poboy. We'uns feel so bad about yor condition.

Posted by cjraney on January 30, 2008 at 6:03 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Retard. That is soooo funny. Seriously, I'm laughing.

Posted by DennisVols on January 30, 2008 at 7:11 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Here's some info for everyone. It looks like the $43 is for everything the afternnon on Fri before the game on Sat.

NEW YORK – The University of Tennessee and New York City-based MSL Sports and Entertainment today announced that the university will host Gridiron Bash™ The Ultimate Fan Competition™ the day before the Spring Game.
The event -- the first of its kind at Neyland Stadium -- will take place during the afternoon and evening of April 18 and include live performances by Grammy® Award nominees Taylor Swift and Montgomery Gentry, as well as a giant pep rally introducing the team, appearances by coaches and former team legends, and a shortened practice, among other festive fan activities. University of Tennessee football season ticket-holders have first opportunity to purchase tickets, now through Feb. 8 at the Tennessee box office or online at www.gridironbash.com. Tickets will go on sale to the general public on Feb. 11.

http://www.utsports.com/football/arti...

Posted by pdhuff on January 30, 2008 at 7:18 p.m. (Suggest removal)

TDTN, you sure you don't know Ol' Dupree? He's not kin to 12TIMES or Airforceone, is he?

I bet he knows Vol4Jesus. If not, he should. Sjt18 will ferret him out. That boy can research.

Beat MSU.

Posted by pdhuff on January 30, 2008 at 7:22 p.m. (Suggest removal)

DennisVol - thanks for the info, but will the QB be able to call the play over a steel guitar sound? Or will it be like golf, excuse me , just playing through. Oh, different day. May go now.

Posted by DennisVols on January 30, 2008 at 7:29 p.m. (Suggest removal)

After reading the whole article it seems that the $43 is for a event on Fri. which include the concert, introducing of the team, some kind of contest and getting to watch a shorten practic.
The O&W game is still on for Sat. Sounds like they believe more folks will come to town for the extra day of stuff and then go to the game Sat.
Not sure on the pricing but if I am correct the $43 will cover both days and there will be tickets for the game Sat seperatly for those who don't want to spend so much.

Posted by creepykev on January 30, 2008 at 7:45 p.m. (Suggest removal)

You can catch Carp and Catfish on that dock down below the stadium. Take a radio and it will almost be like you are there.

Posted by creepykev on January 30, 2008 at 7:45 p.m. (Suggest removal)

You can catch Carp and Catfish on that dock down below the stadium. Take a radio and it will almost be like you are there.

Posted by LargeOrange on January 30, 2008 at 8:02 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Talk about retards, I can't believe it took some of our most prolific posters 1 hour and 50 minutes, (until 4:50 p.m.) to figure out that the $43 bucks is for the concert and etc. not for the game. The article says it is scheduled for April 18 which is a FRIDAY, that should have been a clue. The game is on Saturday as always.

Posted by givehim6 on January 30, 2008 at 8:06 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Well I gess someone has to pay for new salaries for these new coaches, and new construction.

Posted by yemmusdarb on January 30, 2008 at 9:30 p.m. (Suggest removal)

wow, $43 to hear about how someone's dog died, their cowboy boots got ruint, and their wife hid their can of skoal yesterdee mornin'..... i think i'll just watch the replay of the O/W game on CSS for free.

UT has GOTTA come up with better ideas than this to get fans involved. $43 for redneck fest 08 isn't doing it.

Posted by abrown on January 30, 2008 at 9:39 p.m. (Suggest removal)

The carp and radio comment is pretty durn funny.

Posted by BigOrangeVol on January 30, 2008 at 9:56 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Vandy had free hotdogs and The VeggieTales! Oooops, that was for their season opener against Richmond and they were STILL 10,000 under capacity. Nevermind.

Free tickets to the baseball game after the O&W has always been nice; I like that. What about an old-timers flag footbal game? How cool would it be to watch the '85 team vs the '91 team?

I guess I'll take Friday off and hit one of our clean TWRA lakes and haul in some nice 5# catfish for supper.

Posted by clausenforheisman on January 30, 2008 at 9:57 p.m. (Suggest removal)

WHAT???? NO KENNEY CHESNEY??? Oh I guess he will be in Gainsville that weekend. And I thought Montgomery Gentry were Kentucky boys, Sanders must have something up his sleeve.

Posted by LargeOrange on January 30, 2008 at 10:14 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Some may remember that the Friday night before the 2006 Cal opener, Montgomery Gentry performed at the World's Fair site. My wife and I drove up from Atlanta early and went to the concert and the other activities before that game and had an absolute blast. Eddie Montgomery even changed the lyrics during one song to say something to the effect of "tomorrow when the VOLS kick some Cal Bears a$$" it was worth the ticket price! And turned out to be accurate, too! I will be there with bells on (around my red neck)on April 18th, sounds like a lot of fun.

Posted by Hunter on January 30, 2008 at 11:34 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Don't knock the VeggieTales BigOrangeVol. My two-year-old is a huge fan (and ole' Dad here thinks they're pretty dang funny - though not as funny as Vanderbilt football).

I can't believe some of you guys missed an obvious one-liner (one I don't necessarily endorse, but I'm good for cheap laughs). "Watching Fulmer with a headset will make you realize that Taylor was the only Swift one in Neyland with a microphone." (Insert groan here......)

Posted by yemmusdarb on January 31, 2008 at 12:26 a.m. (Suggest removal)

No.... noone missed that one-liner because it was non-existent. Don't quit your day job Hunter.

Posted by drone on January 31, 2008 at 12:28 a.m. (Suggest removal)

"the first of its kind in Neyland"? Anyone remember the Michael Jackson concert debacle? Ha!

Posted by cwisenhower on January 31, 2008 at 12:37 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Why is the game on a Friday? Pardon my ignorance, but I thought college football was played on Saturdays.

And are Montgomery Gentry and Taylor Swift true Vol fans, or just fans for the one day because they're getting a giant paycheck?

Posted by chrisw2967 on January 31, 2008 at 2:43 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Id pay $43 only if they would set up a basketball court at mid field to watch Pearl and company play a basketball game and then the next day watch the O/W game , I think they could sale out Neyland alot faster that way and make alot more money ? Im sure that would be a record 107.000 fans to watch a basketball game ?

Posted by adimatteo on January 31, 2008 at 8:02 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Boy, it doesnt take much to generate negative comments, why do some of you go to UT or read the news!!
Enjoy a great event. Not only is there a spring game, but a concert too.
Great concert for those that wish to partake with extra football events for acharge.
The Orange White game is FREE- enjoy it, and try and be happy....

Posted by pdhuff on January 31, 2008 at 10:29 a.m. (Suggest removal)

FREE-Now you're talking our language. I can swing by Ralph's and get 3 fritters. Eat one while filling up on good ol' $2.97 petrol. Second one with a cold Bud lite tailgating. Nirvana.

Watch Vols mull around for 2 hours. Motor back into the doldrums. Try to get interested in Jr driving non-alcoholic car. Hoping Pearl's boys can rebound. Spring doldrums are closing in.

I can get all the "My baby stole the coil wire off my F-150" from local stations. Probably miss the concert. Can't have everything.

Posted by TommyJack on January 31, 2008 at 12:15 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Montgomery-Gentry huh? Whip dee doo. Those 2 bozo's look like they've been spending too much time pounding down the fritters.

Posted by HardcoreHottie on January 31, 2008 at 12:46 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Truly unfortunate.

With 2yr-old twins, and a bigger sister who loves going to games, we've been looking forward to this spring game for months to give them their first Neyland Stadium experience.

I was heartbroken to hear about this on the radio this morning. We're not paying $215 for the five of us to go.

And actually, it's not so much the money as it is the principle. It's a spring scrimmage for crying out loud. Why make it a money grab?

Thanks Mike Hamilton for putting dollars ahead of the little kids in the region for whom this is their only chance of experiencing football with their whole family inside the stadium.

Posted by TommyJack on January 31, 2008 at 1:21 p.m. (Suggest removal)

TD: Hardly a rap fan. I have no problem believing your last sentence.

Posted by orangebloodgmc on January 31, 2008 at 1:29 p.m. (Suggest removal)

The writer of article should have made it abundantly clear if he was talking about $43 to get to see the O&W game or if it was just for the pep rally and music. Obviously posters are not clear about this. Hamilton should scramble to straighten it out.

Posted by orangebloodgmc on January 31, 2008 at 2:07 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Hardcorehottie,you wrote:

"And actually, it's not so much the money as it is the principle. It's a spring scrimmage for crying out loud. Why make it a money grab? ... Thanks Mike Hamilton for putting dollars ahead of the little kids in the region for whom this is their only chance of experiencing football with their whole family inside the stadium."

but I just emailed the writer and he responded:

"game is free.
concert is $43."

So come on up to the game this spring.

Posted by creepykev on January 31, 2008 at 7:50 p.m. (Suggest removal)

I hear Walmart is going to start hiring illegal Mexicans to be greeters they will work for three dollars an hour. That'll undercut you by at least fifty cents.

Posted by budrhon on January 31, 2008 at 8:28 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Let's see 90% of the team doesn't care for Country music, 75% of the student body could care less for Country music ahh why not get some real artist like Lenny Kravitz, Alicia Keys or Mary J Blige? Oh, this is really for the Home folk...my bad. Country Music at a Football game? Talk about helping recruiting.NOT!

Posted by creepykev on January 31, 2008 at 11 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Si

Posted by LargeOrange on January 31, 2008 at 11:41 p.m. (Suggest removal)

This is a big nationwide event the DAY BEFORE the Spring Football game at 12 or so major universities simultaneously. It is partially sponsored by USAToday which will give $1,000,000 to the school who has the most fans attend and also text or call in support. 2nd place gets $500,000 and third $250,000. Here is the link www.gridironbash.com
This from the AP Wire - The KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -- Country singers Taylor Swift and Montgomery Gentry will headline a Neyland Stadium concert the day before Tennessee's Orange and White spring game.

The April 18 performance will be the first in the 104,000-seat stadium since hometown artist Kenny Chesney played there in 2003, preceded only by a performance that included Michael Jackson in 1984.

Tennessee athletic director Mike Hamilton compares the football spring game to "midnight madness" in basketball and says the inaugural pre-game Gridiron Bash will boost the fan experience.
There also will be a giant pep rally and appearances by Vols players and coaches.

Posted by cwisenhower on February 1, 2008 at 2:23 a.m. (Suggest removal)

See this makes more sense. I'm driving in Friday night and going to the game Saturday.

Posted by slovog on February 1, 2008 at 7:09 a.m. (Suggest removal)

The article never says that the Orange and White game will require a paid ticket.

All the usual suspects have once again shown their collective A$$. And their inability to read. They can really make up some funny stuff, though. I mean, come on, "pound the fritter" ... "FOOLmore" ... classic stuff guys. And so fresh!

I can't say for sure, but I would assume that all that stuff will end up on some "Blue Collar Comedy" special very soon. Might even conjure up thoughts of a "Hee Haw" revival.

Keep thinking up those killer nicknames and food references. And work on your reading skills.

In other words, as you love to write, "stay the course".

Posted by pdhuff on February 1, 2008 at 7:31 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Free game will draw.

Tngeoff, I had visions of the concert with me picking, you grinning, TDTN holding up a BR549 sign with Dupree, Phil and ol' TJ buck-dancing! What doya think?

Backdrop sign of K Kreme, of course.

Posted by tnsupervol on February 1, 2008 at 9:52 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Folks - The concert and pregame activities(player intro-coaches-short practice) are on Friday...if you dont want to go....dont

The O & W game is Saturday....and still cheap

Try reading the story...Concert 18th - Game 19th

good grief

gbo

Posted by volmattna on February 2, 2008 at 12:18 a.m. (Suggest removal)

sounds like a fun weekend...maybe we can get more than 15000 at the game this year

Posted by slambob2 on February 2, 2008 at 4:28 a.m. (Suggest removal)

I bet CSS will air a replay of the Spring game about 26 times in the weeks following. I'll watch it there.

slambob

Posted by pdhuff on February 2, 2008 at 7:58 a.m. (Suggest removal)

volmatta 12:18 am -15K sounds about right. Afraid that 10 gallons of gas needed will go into boat tank. Clawson won't show anything anyway. Wish they'd control scrimmage Dook. That'd bring 50K. Beat MSU.

Posted by T0MMYJACK on February 2, 2008 at 9:37 a.m. (Suggest removal)

PD: Heck I'll play skinflute in your band.

Posted by bammerslammer on February 2, 2008 at 9:50 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Kinda' figured that about you, tommyjack. Your posts point to a certain lightness in the loafers.

Posted by goldengate on February 2, 2008 at 10:40 a.m. (Suggest removal)

tommyjack would fit in out here in San Francisco with his "out of the closet" brethren.

Whose fritter are you pounding, tommyjack?

Posted by pearlific on February 2, 2008 at 11:10 a.m. (Suggest removal)

I THINK I'LL JUST WATCH IT ON PAY-PER-VIEW

Posted by agentorange on February 2, 2008 at noon (Suggest removal)

mike hamilton disgusts me. tradition, the thing that makes college football great, means nothing to him.

Posted by THE_VOL on February 2, 2008 at 12:46 p.m. (Suggest removal)

WHAT A FREAKING JOKE!!!! LMFAO @ HAMS and his FOOLmer!! You can put 200,000 in the house at $200 a pop for this pitiful scrimmage and it won't mean a damned thing come fall when the darkness descends upon this program in earnest!

Posted by icecream on February 5, 2008 at 12:36 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Played high school ball with Rodney Adkins. Better get him he can hoop.