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How the Battle at Bristol Became the Biggest Game Ever
Posted on 9/9/16 at 3:19 pm
Posted on 9/9/16 at 3:19 pm
Found this article with interesting stats. Timelapse in link. LINK
3 — The years in the making of the game, first announced in 2013
19 — The number of days crews spent converting the racetrack into a football-ready stadium
20 — The number of hours spent polishing just the football on the 88-pound trophy that stands more than 2 feet tall
130 — The number of light towers and generators added
240 — The number of tour buses brought in to transport fans from parking sites to the stadium
450 — The number of truckloads of rocks and manufactured sand used for the field base, weighing 10,600 tons
5,000 — The number of premium seats installed on the infield
100,200 — The square footage of artificial turf installed for the playing surface and sidelines
115,109 — The previous record attendance for a college football game when Michigan hosted Notre Dame in 2013. About 150,000 fans are expected for Saturday’s event
$125.5M — The direct economic impact to the region, according to the Bristol Chamber of Commerce
P.S. Don't forget your telescopes. Go Hokies, frick TN
Here's the trophy for those interested.
3 — The years in the making of the game, first announced in 2013
19 — The number of days crews spent converting the racetrack into a football-ready stadium
20 — The number of hours spent polishing just the football on the 88-pound trophy that stands more than 2 feet tall
130 — The number of light towers and generators added
240 — The number of tour buses brought in to transport fans from parking sites to the stadium
450 — The number of truckloads of rocks and manufactured sand used for the field base, weighing 10,600 tons
5,000 — The number of premium seats installed on the infield
100,200 — The square footage of artificial turf installed for the playing surface and sidelines
115,109 — The previous record attendance for a college football game when Michigan hosted Notre Dame in 2013. About 150,000 fans are expected for Saturday’s event
$125.5M — The direct economic impact to the region, according to the Bristol Chamber of Commerce
P.S. Don't forget your telescopes. Go Hokies, frick TN
Here's the trophy for those interested.
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Posted on 9/9/16 at 3:21 pm to MartyMoose09
I just don't believe that they are going to have near 150k people there.
That means they will sell all but 4k of the seats.
That means they will sell all but 4k of the seats.
Posted on 9/9/16 at 3:22 pm to Dr RC
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That means they will sell all but 4k of the seats.
Good thing its sold out then
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5,000 — The number of premium seats installed on the infield
This post was edited on 9/9/16 at 3:24 pm
Posted on 9/9/16 at 3:22 pm to MartyMoose09
I'm going to laugh like hell when everyone realizes how shitty their seats are for the game and just decides to stay home and they don't break the record...
Posted on 9/9/16 at 3:23 pm to MartyMoose09
Will also set the world record for most African Americans at a NASCAR track.
Posted on 9/9/16 at 3:23 pm to MartyMoose09
quote:Jesus Christ
88-pound trophy
Posted on 9/9/16 at 3:24 pm to GIbson05
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I'm going to laugh like hell when everyone realizes how shitty their seats are for the game and just decides to stay home
What a stupid comment. You really see this happening?
Christ the whole world has a hate-bone for UT and anything UT related
This post was edited on 9/9/16 at 3:25 pm
Posted on 9/9/16 at 3:26 pm to VFL1800FPD
suuuuure its sold out.
I'm sure they aren't counting donated tickets, tickets the schools were required to buy, tickets bought by agencies, and tickets that go to corporate sponsors at all! Yep, there will absolutely be 150k people there.
I'll believe it when I see it baw.
I'm sure they aren't counting donated tickets, tickets the schools were required to buy, tickets bought by agencies, and tickets that go to corporate sponsors at all! Yep, there will absolutely be 150k people there.
I'll believe it when I see it baw.
Posted on 9/9/16 at 3:26 pm to GIbson05
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I'm going to laugh like hell when everyone realizes how shitty their seats are for the game and just decides to stay home and they don't break the record...
Really??? They won't figure out how crappy their seats are, until after they arrive...by then, it will be too late. It will take them hours to get back out of the area...so they will say, "what the heck, I'll just sit here, get drunk and watch it on my phone"
Posted on 9/9/16 at 3:27 pm to MartyMoose09
Who the hell is paying for all of this?
Posted on 9/9/16 at 3:28 pm to MartyMoose09
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29 - Number of tons of Skoal shipped in before game
Posted on 9/9/16 at 3:29 pm to Dr RC
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suuuuure its sold out. I'm sure they aren't counting donated tickets, tickets the schools were required to buy, tickets bought by agencies, and tickets that go to corporate sponsors at all! Yep, there will absolutely be 150k people there.
Youre really underestimating the mountain people...keep hopin it doesn't work out and i'll talk to you next week
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baw
I fricking hate this word you sound like a teenage girl
This post was edited on 9/9/16 at 3:30 pm
Posted on 9/9/16 at 3:31 pm to bbeck
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Who the hell is paying for all of this?
I'm assuming Pilot Flying J has some coin invested.
This post was edited on 9/9/16 at 3:34 pm
Posted on 9/9/16 at 3:31 pm to VFL1800FPD
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baw
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I fricking hate this word you sound like a teenage girl
I have seen a lot of stupid stuff on the internet...the use of the word "baw" ranks right up at the top.
Posted on 9/9/16 at 3:33 pm to VFL1800FPD
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I fricking hate this word you sound like a teenage girl
sorry for partying brah
Posted on 9/9/16 at 3:35 pm to MartyMoose09
Other interesting stuff regarding the game:
Big-10 officiating crew
Each team guaranteed $4 million payout
Extended halftime will include bands from both schools.
Big-10 officiating crew
Each team guaranteed $4 million payout
Extended halftime will include bands from both schools.
Posted on 9/9/16 at 3:35 pm to GIbson05
Hey, Gibbie, good thing you're gonna spare all that wear and tear on your face muscles as you stare blankly at your TV screen
Posted on 9/9/16 at 3:49 pm to Scoreboard
I actually work for the company that owns BMS. When we announced in January that our NASCAR radio team (PRN) would be carrying the broadcast in conjunction with Touchdown Radio, BMS reps told us they had already sold 140K tickets and every single luxury suite.
I wouldn't be too concerned with people not showing up. This is an event that you go to to say you went more than how good your seat is. They've been talking about doing this kind of thing for 20 years, it just took until 2016 to make it happen.
I wouldn't be too concerned with people not showing up. This is an event that you go to to say you went more than how good your seat is. They've been talking about doing this kind of thing for 20 years, it just took until 2016 to make it happen.
Posted on 9/9/16 at 4:00 pm to MartyMoose09
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$125.5M — The direct economic impact to the region, according to the Bristol Chamber of Commerce
Has moonshine gotten that expensive?
Posted on 9/11/16 at 8:03 am to GIbson05
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I'm going to laugh like hell when everyone realizes how shitty their seats are for the game and just decides to stay home and they don't break the record.
156,990. Guess there were 10 people who did what you were saying...that is what kept it from reaching 157,000
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