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KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — As the Battle at Bristol nears, the national media are chiming in on the spectacle that will set the all-time attendance record for a college football game.
Not all media are excited about the matchup. Stewart Mandel is one.
I feel bad 160,000 people are paying to watch the Tennessee and Virginia Tech offenses next week.
— Stewart Mandel (@slmandel) September 3, 2016
With an uncharacteristic performance from senior captain quarterback Josh Dobbs, along with numerous freshman quarterbacks making a grand entrance on the college football stage – the talk has surfaced heading into the Battle at Bristol for freshman quarterback Jarrett Guarantano.
These freshmen sensation QBs around CFB only going to add to the angst about the Vols not playing Jarrett Guarantano https://t.co/KueZXxGJkc
— Vince Ferrara (@VinceSports) September 5, 2016
There’s also been a level of discussion if the senior quarterback is healthy enough for the Virginia Tech game.
What will the status be for Tennessee QB Josh Dobbs vs. Virginia Tech (or even Florida) after the hit last night? pic.twitter.com/y7EmatCcja
— Jim Dunaway (@jimdunaway) September 2, 2016
Lucky, lucky, lucky. Big question for Vols: How badly is Dobbs hurt?
— Jon Solomon (@JonSolomon35) September 2, 2016
No matter the outcome of the game, the true spectacle of having the game played at the racetrack and setting the all-time attendance record is a topic of conversation.
This is what it takes to turn Bristol Motor Speedway into a dang college football stadium. pic.twitter.com/JxFMPYS6Zt
— SB Nation (@SBNation) September 7, 2016
Not @MLB, but this is crazy. Bristol Motor Speedway set up for Virginia Tech vs. Tennessee. pic.twitter.com/EPh4xt3zRl
— MLB Cathedrals (@MLBcathedrals) September 6, 2016
With that many fans, the profits will be flowing.
Vols will make up to $4.3M for Battle at Bristol. Other details on the game (officials, halftime, freebies) https://t.co/h5wzev4X2k
— @GrantRamey (@GrantRamey) September 6, 2016
And finally, ESPN’s College GameDay will be live on location at the Battle at Bristol.
Goodnight from Lambeau. See you next week in Bristol, Tennessee! pic.twitter.com/pU5zLxZN6h
— College GameDay (@CollegeGameDay) September 4, 2016
Does ESPN need help lining up celebrity pickers?
Dale Earnhardt Jr. set to be College GameDay's celebrity analyst/picker for Tennessee-Virginia Tech Battle at Bristol
— SEC Mike (@MichaelWBratton) September 8, 2016
Is @CollegeGameDay gonna make Kenny Chesney the guest picker again for the Battle at Bristol? I say bring in Fulmer AND Beamer.
— Mark Nagi (@MarkNagi) September 3, 2016
Speaking of picks, a few numbers to know:
With GameDay headed to Bristol, Corso's picked UT 4 times & is 2-2 in picks. He's picked against UT 10 times & is 7-3 in those picks.
— Dan Harralson (@danharralson) September 7, 2016
Dan Harralson covers Tennessee football for SaturdayDownSouth.com. Follow Dan on Twitter @danharralson.
