Neyland Sold Out; Vols Need Electric Atmosphere
By Zach Ragan
Oct 5, 2013; Knoxville, TN, USA; Tennessee Volunteers fans celebrate wide receiver Marquez North (8) (not Pictured) catching a pass against Georgia Bulldogs linebacker Amarlo Herrera (52) (not Pictured) for a touchdown during the second half at Neyland Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jim Brown-USA TODAY Sports
There will be 102,455 fans in attendance on Saturday when the Tennessee Volunteers take on the Auburn Tigers.
The Vols will need the sold out crowd at Neyland Stadium to be as loud as ever to knock off #9 Auburn.
The Tennessee faithful were a major factor in the Vols’ games against Georgia and South Carolina.
Many of those who cover college football were amazed at how loud Neyland got in those two games.
This is loud. Loud. Like Neyland's supposed to be.
— Michael Felder (@InTheBleachers) October 5, 2013
Fun to see Neyland rocking. Like old times. Have vivid memories there. Must be really loud.
— Chris Fowler (@cbfowler) October 5, 2013
This will be the Vols’ fourth 12:00 pm ET kickoff at home this season, but don’t expect that to keep Neyland from rocking.
Tennessee and South Carolina kicked off at 12:00 pm ET (not to mention the students were on fall break) and the crowd that day was as a major factor.
This weekend is homecoming for the Vols as well, which should only add to what’s expected to be a very loud crowd.
Butch Jones understands the importance of the fans, always letting them know they’re needed.
"Jones: We are excited to get in front of 102.455. We have to start fast. We need our great fans!"
Hopefully on Saturday, Neyland can continue to show the nation why it’s one of the greatest venues in all of college football.