So at first I found it indefensible, but then I listened to Ross Dellenger explaining it on his podcast and it sounds like the current rules (and the NCAA’s unwillingness to change) force schools into this position because they won’t be allowed to foot the bill 100% directly, even if certain court cases play out in favor of the athletes. Sadly, that means many schools will probably follow suit.
Glad they can keep a good college atmosphere though. That’s something Chris del Conte was able to do at Texas while offering more premium options. And our student tickets were already expensive… envious at what Tennesse students were paying
I think people assumed that helmet comms would be deployed and simply work like the NFL. But NFL stadiums generally don’t get as loud and crazy as several major CFB stadiums. Arrowhead and Lumen Field are the only two that come to mind as coming close, but how do they compare to a Penn State white out game? Or to a chorus of ringing cowbells in Starkville? Or the paddle people in Stillwater?
The silly guys on the sidelines with the signs are probably never really going to go away unless the NCAA expands the use of wearable tech like smart wristbands (some D3 schools are permitted to use them this season as a trial).