{"id":2342562,"date":"2024-09-17T19:27:57","date_gmt":"2024-09-17T23:27:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/price-hike-tennessee-to-tack-on-extra-10-to-football-game-tickets\/"},"modified":"2024-09-17T19:31:49","modified_gmt":"2024-09-17T23:31:49","slug":"price-hike-tennessee-to-tack-on-extra-10-to-football-game-tickets","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/price-hike-tennessee-to-tack-on-extra-10-to-football-game-tickets\/","title":{"rendered":"Price Hike: Tennessee to Tack on Extra 10% to Football Game Tickets"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"float:left\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">24<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fprice-hike-tennessee-to-tack-on-extra-10-to-football-game-tickets%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2342562&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>Tennessee has announced a price \u200dincrease\u2063 for football tickets\u200d starting\u200b in 2025, primarily to fund player compensation. The increase \u200bincludes\u200c a new 10%\u2064 &#8220;talent fee&#8221; added to invoices, along with an \u200cadditional 4.5% increase, aimed at helping the university attract and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/pharma-company-eli-lilly-to-expand-outside-of-indiana-in-response-to-pro-life-law\/\" title=\"Pharma Company Eli Lilly to Expand Outside of Indiana in Response to Pro-Life Law\">retain top talent<\/a>\u2064 in the evolving collegiate sports landscape. Athletic Director Danny White\u2062 emphasized the connection between resources and competitiveness, stating that the \u200drevenue generated would benefit the athletes directly.<\/p>\n<p>This announcement comes as\u2064 Tennessee&#8217;s football team is performing well, currently \u200branked sixth in the AP Top 25. It also follows ongoing discussions \u2063between the NCAA and college conferences regarding compensation for athletes, with a notable settlement agreement in place for damages related to name, image,\u2063 and likeness issues. <\/p>\n<p>The NCAA had previously \u200dallowed athletes to profit from endorsements since\u200b 2021, further complicating the financial landscape for college athletics. Tennessee has taken \u200bproactive steps to adapt to these changes, including forming collaborations to support its athletes financially. <\/p>\n<p>White aims to maintain transparency with fans and highlighted the successful ticket sales, with a waiting\u200d list\u200c of 15,000 for\u2062 season tickets. \u200bFans\u200b can begin renewing their tickets\u200d for the 2025 season soon, with a \u200c<a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/appeals-court-rejects-landlords-pleas-to-end-eviction-moratorium\/\" title=\"Appeals Court Rejects Landlords\u2019 Pleas To End Eviction Moratorium\">flexible payment plan<\/a> available. This strategic\u200b decision underscores\u200b Tennessee&#8217;s ambition to be a leader in \u2062collegiate sports and athlete support.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><\/p>\n<p><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><\/p>\n<section> <script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC1)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC2)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC3)\")<\/script><\/p>\n<p>Tennessee has announced a price hike for football tickets starting in 2025 with most of the increase going specifically to help pay players.<\/p>\n<p>The increase announced Tuesday morning in an  to season-ticket holders notes a new 10 percent talent fee for all invoices to &ldquo;help fund the proposed revenue &rdquo; for athletes and help Tennessee attract and keep the best talent. A video link features <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/fired-football-coach-sues-school-officials-for-retaliation-over-political-differences\/\" title=\"Fired Football Coach Sues School Officials for Retaliation Over Political Differences\">athletic director<\/a> Danny White explaining the reason for the price hike per seat across Neyland Stadium.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;As the collegiate model changes, we have to remain flexible,&rdquo; White said of the price hike, which includes a 4.5 percent increase on top of the 10 percent talent fee. &ldquo;We have to continue leading the way. That connection between resources and competitiveness has never been tighter. Only now we have the ability to  these resources with our athletes. We can generate revenue that will go directly to our players. This will give our teams the best chance to be successful and bring championships home to Rocky Top.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>The increase comes with Tennessee off to a 3-0 and ranked sixth in the AP Top 25.<\/p>\n<p>The announcement also includes a link to updates on talks between the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/top-ncaa-football-coach-blasts-players-agents-quit-calling-us-asking-money\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">NCAA<\/a> and major college conferences trying to settle three antitrust lawsuits related to athlete compensation for name, image and likeness. They have a settlement agreement in place to pay $2.78 billion in damages to hundreds of thousands of college athletes, dating back to 2016.<\/p>\n<p>  <script> \t\t\t\tif( ! getCookie( 'ff_subbed' ) ) if( typeof FFADS.replace_ict !='undefined' ) if( FFADS.replace_ict ) eval( FFADS.replace_ict ); \t\t\t<\/script> <\/p>\n<p>At a hearing last week, the federal judge overseeing those cases declined to grant preliminary approval of the deal and kicked it back to attorneys to address her concerns with certain aspects of the agreement.<\/p>\n<p>The NCAA changed its rules in 2021 to allow athletes to cash in on their fame through sponsorship and endorsement deals after decades of prohibition.<\/p>\n<p>Tennessee has been working to be at the front of the changing landscape supporting athletes. Quarterback Nico Iamaleava was a prized recruit who signed with the NIL collective supporting Tennessee athletes, the Volunteer Club founded by Spyre Sports Group. It was among the first and most well-organized to emerge around the country after the NCAA lifted its ban on athletes making money off their fame.<\/p>\n<p>That deal prompted a meeting between NCAA investigators and Tennessee officials in January followed by a scathing letter from Chancellor Donde Plowman to NCAA President Charlie Baker. She ripped the NCAA for creating &ldquo;extraordinary chaos&rdquo; by failing to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/supreme-court-rejects-pennsylvania-gop-election-appeal\/\" title=\"Supreme Court Rejects Pennsylvania GOP Election Appeal\">provide clear rules<\/a> for name, image and likeness for both universities and athletes.<\/p>\n<p>The attorneys general of Tennessee and Virginia filed an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/ap-doj-files-antitrust-lawsuit-rent-prices\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">antitrust lawsuit<\/a> against the NCAA a day after Plowman&rsquo;s letter was released. A federal judge granted the AGs a preliminary injunction February 23 barring the NCAA from enforcing NIL rules.<\/p>\n<p>White cited NIL for creating an even closer connection between resources and competitive success. Tuesday&rsquo;s announcement notes the current settlement projections could take effect as early as July 1, and the athletic director said Tennessee wants to be as transparent as possible with a fan base that has helped build the nation&rsquo;s best <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/5-colleges-embracing-neo-segregation-in-the-name-of-inclusion\/\" title=\"5 Colleges Embracing Neo-Segregation In The Name Of \u2018Inclusion\u2018\">athletic department<\/a>. White said the ticket fee is a big key to continuing that success.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;We want to be a leader in college sports. that means we want to be a leader in revenue sharing,&rdquo; White said. &ldquo;We want to have the very best experience for our athletes right here on Rocky Top.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>White, whose latest contract extension was announced in August, credited fans for selling out 102,000 seats at Neyland Stadium for a third straight year with a waiting list of 15,000 for season tickets. He said that comes as other programs around the country are talking about downsizing stadiums that they cannot fill. Tennessee fans can start renewing tickets for 2025 on Thursday with a deadline of February 27 with the option of a 10-month payment plan to handle the cost.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-style: italic;\">The Western Journal has reviewed this Associated Press story and may have altered it prior to publication to ensure that it meets our editorial standards.<\/p>\n<div style=\"position: relative;\">\n<div class=\"ff-fancy-header-container\">  <\/div>\n<div class=\"entry-submit-correction inner-content\">\n<div class=\"correction-form\">\n<form style=\"display: none;\">\n<div class=\"sc-name-field\"> <label>* Name<\/label> <br \/> <input type=\"text\" name=\"name\" required> <\/div>\n<div class=\"sc--field\"> <label>* <\/label> <br \/> <input type=\"text\" name=\"\" required> <\/div>\n<p> <label>* Message<\/label> <br \/> <textarea name=\"message\" required><\/textarea>  <\/p>\n<div class=\"required-message\" style=\"display: none; padding-bottom: 15px;\">* All fields are required.<\/div>\n<p> <input type=\"submit\" value=\"Submit\" onclick=\"event.preventDefault(); firefly_sc();\">  <\/p>\n<div class=\"firefly-sc-confirm\" style=\"display: none;\">Success!<\/div>\n<\/p><\/form>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p> <script> \t\t\tfunction firefly_sc() { \t\t\t\tif( typeof window.captchaPublicKey==typeof undefined ){ \t\t\t\t\tconsole.error('window.captchaPublicKey is not defined'); \t\t\t\t} \t\t\t\tgrecaptcha.execute( window.captchaPublicKey, { action: 'submit_correction' } ).then( function( token ) { \t\t\t\t\tvar opts={ \t\t\t\t\t\taction:    'firefly_sc_submit', \t\t\t\t\t\tname:      document.querySelector( '.entry-submit-correction [name=\"name\"]' ).value, \t\t\t\t\t\t:     document.querySelector( '.entry-submit-correction [name=\"\"]' ).value, \t\t\t\t\t\tmessage:   document.querySelector( '.entry-submit-correction [name=\"message\"]' ).value, \t\t\t\t\t\tpost_id:   firefly_post_id, \t\t\t\t\t\tcap_token: token \t\t\t\t\t}  \t\t\t\t\tvar inputs=[ 'name', '', 'message' ];  \t\t\t\t\tfor( var i=0; i <inputs.length; i++ ) if( ! 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The announcement made on Tuesday to season-ticket holders includes a new 10 percent talent fee on all invoices, intended to &#8220;help fund the proposed revenue&#8221; for athletes and assist Tennessee in attracting and retaining top talent. Athletic director Danny White explains in a video that this price increase per seat at Neyland Stadium is necessary as the collegiate model evolves. He stated, \u201cAs we adapt, we must remain flexible,\u201d highlighting that there is now a stronger link between resources and competitiveness than ever before. This adjustment includes an additional 4.5 percent increase alongside the 10 percent talent fee.<\/p>\n<p>The timing of this announcement coincides with Tennessee&#8217;s strong start to the season, currently holding a record of 3-0 and ranked sixth in the AP Top 25. The communication also provides updates regarding ongoing discussions between the NCAA and major college conferences about resolving three antitrust lawsuits concerning athlete compensation related to name, image, and likeness (NIL). A settlement agreement has been reached for $2.78 billion in damages owed to numerous college athletes dating back to 2016.<\/p>\n<p>Last week, during a hearing regarding these cases, a federal judge did not grant preliminary approval for this settlement due to concerns about certain elements within it. In response to changing dynamics around athlete compensation following decades of restrictions, NCAA rules were modified in 2021 allowing athletes to profit from their fame through sponsorships and endorsements.<\/p>\n<p>Tennessee aims to be at the forefront of these changes supporting its athletes; quarterback Nico Iamaleava was among notable recruits who joined an NIL collective backing Tennessee players called Volunteer Club by Spyre Sports Group\u2014one of the first organized collectives formed after NCAA lifted its ban on athlete earnings from their fame. This situation led NCAA investigators to meet with Tennessee officials earlier this year followed by Chancellor Donde Plowman\u2019s critical letter addressing what she described as &#8220;extraordinary chaos&#8221; caused by unclear NIL regulations from the NCAA.<\/p>\n<p>In light of these developments, attorneys general from Tennessee and Virginia filed an antitrust lawsuit against the NCAA shortly after Plowman&#8217;s letter was sent out; subsequently receiving preliminary injunctions barring enforcement of NIL rules as granted by a federal judge on February 23rd.<\/p>\n<p>White emphasized how NIL has strengthened ties between resources available for programs like theirs while enhancing competitive success opportunities moving forward into future seasons\u2014stating they want transparency with fans who have contributed significantly towards building one of America\u2019s leading athletic departments through ticket sales alone which saw Neyland Stadium sell out over three consecutive years along with having an impressive waiting list exceeding fifteen thousand individuals seeking season tickets.<\/p>\n<p>Fans can begin renewing their tickets for 2025 starting Thursday until February 27th while being offered options such as ten-month payment plans available covering costs associated therein\u2014a move indicative not just towards maintaining but expanding upon existing successes achieved thus far under his leadership since he received contract extensions announced last August!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":2342563,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/fb8999f8388c4ae4b135d5dd66032161-scaled.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[33651],"tags":[41093,41092,34619,6651,41094],"class_list":["post-2342562","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-the-western-journal","tag-football-tickets","tag-price-hike","tag-sports-news","tag-tennessee","tag-ticket-prices"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/fb8999f8388c4ae4b135d5dd66032161-scaled.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2342562","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2342562"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2342562\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2342563"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2342562"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2342562"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2342562"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}