I know the talk of the town is USC sanctions and conference realignment but I got something in the mail from UT today that gave me pause.

The University is offering many season ticket holders the opportunity to buy FOUR more SEASON TICKETS, in either the north or south end zone (lower bowel!!), for nothing more than the cost of the tickets----no extra contribution required. As a season ticket holder since 1986, I can tell you nothing like this has ever happened before.

I realize this can be a reflection of many things....including lower expectations this season, tough economy, etc., but obviously there have been 100's, if not 1,000's, of non-renewals from previous season ticket holders.

I don't like the thought of seeing gaping holes created by empty seats at Neyland Stadium but it is something we may have to withstand for a few seasons.