The number of posts and tweets and videos they’ve put out about ringing responsibly they must have gotten a phonecall.
The SEC must have warned State about cowbells.
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Yeah we mess up and win a big game at home might be looking at banished again.
somebody been crying already
somebody been crying already
Pretty sure someone over on RebelGrove filed a complaint with SEC office...
We’ve been here before. And we followed the rules then.
They only hate us when they fear us
Good thing this game isnt in Knoxville, i would imagine the league will warn the orange sherbet to not pump "rocky top" over the loudspeaker before their next home game**
Be careful. Tennessee fans use golf balls. When they throw them at refs and coaches from the nosebleeds, it should be a criminal charge.
This is good news. We only hear this when we are relevant. If this is coming up it means people are starting to fear playing us and "it just isn't fair".
Next thing you know the Egg Bowl will be too toxic.
Next thing you know the Egg Bowl will be too toxic.
We've been using the "Ring Responsibly" videos since the cowbell exception was implemented. It's just been a LONG time since we've had enough excitement around the football program to potentially run afoul of the SEC policy. The first three home games didn't matter since they were non-conference games.
I'm sure we'll be fine.
I'm sure we'll be fine.
From your mouth to God’s ears
Which should be totally fine, because it was a nonconference game.
Mississippi State is supposed to stay in its box. All the mechanisms are about to be activated to make sure that happens.
I will add it was ridiculous in the Arizona State game, but that coach did that to himself. I 100% believe they impacted the outcome of that game. That QB was rattled several times....and it was awesome. We cannot do that in conference games but it was cool to cram it up his a$$ that game.
The bell ringing at the Arizona state game was egregious. Our people wanted that game badly and did not give a damn. The bell resting was a little better v NIL but the crowd was small and unenthusiastic.
I'll be honest, if I was Tennessee and watched the Az st game, I would have filed a complaint.
I'll be honest, if I was Tennessee and watched the Az st game, I would have filed a complaint.
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That is a conference rule correct? There is no problem ringing out of conference in my understanding.
I don't think that is accurate. I think part of "cowbell compromise" that Loafers and Byrne brokered is that we agreed to adhere to the rules in all games, not just SEC games.
The games this year the rules have been completely ignored. If that doesn't change they will be banned again and with the level of security now there won't be any sneaking them in.
There's no chance the bells are getting banned, that's silly talk. We don't want to get hit with a big fine after dropping $500K a few weeks ago.
I just think the SEC didn’t care that much about the non conference games. It’s like they were saying guys the ringing was bad against ASU, but behind closed doors were happy with the result it may have provided.
Anyone that was at Zona State knows we did NOT ring responsibly. I'm not surprised.
My stupid solution to this entire thing is to allow students to ring bells only.
My stupid solution to this entire thing is to allow students to ring bells only.
It is not silly talk, but failure to prepare for TN with Danny White and Donde Plowman coming in would be a bad look on our part
There is no rule against them in Non-Conference games. That is an SEC rule. The SEC does require no cowbells while the opposing offense is over the ball, I forget the exact timing but if we ring at that time, fines ensue and a possible banning of them again.
Same rules apply to them.. Loudspeaders aren't supposed be played while an opposing offense is over the ball. They get away with it somewhat but so do we. I see lots of people still ringing irresponsibly. No fines last week as it is an SEC rule.
I believe our last cowbell fine was 2013? So it’s been a while, if I’m not mistaken. I presume the next step would be more fines and an outright ban would have to be voted on in the offseason.
But hopefully we abide by rules and there are no fines. Be prepared for UT whining either way, though.
But hopefully we abide by rules and there are no fines. Be prepared for UT whining either way, though.
Why in the hell do we hear bells when we are on offense. Stupid people should not have bells.
They aren't banning the bells guys....yall can stop with that. It would take a massive issue or a total disregard after finings. And the fines on everything went up this season, so each game is significant now.
There is no rule against ringing cowbells for non-conference games. Only SEC games.
If the University does not get this under control, we run the risk of having them banned again. Don't ring it while the center is over the ball, You can yell all you want during that time and the stadium stays almost as loud.
I think students only is a very good idea. It would seem to be easier to control and police while keeping the tradition alive. But only if we have to.
You are incorrect on this one. The rule is a SEC rule not NCAA.
Edit to say, i think you are incorrect. ... It is an SEC rule though, not an NCAA rule.
No, it's accurate. We will only get fined for conference games.
This, and if you yell for those few seconds, the stadium can stay almost as loud and you not die.
You’re probably right. I mean they haven’t banned them before…
We have the absolute dumbest fans.