Readers Away From Money-Making Ideas and Possible Sports Cuts for Tennessee

The business of college sports is generating more revenue. But expenses are also increasing.

So, I asked my literary collaborators for ideas on how Tennessee could increase revenue. But I also asked them if the expenses were too great, what sports would they cut?

These are some of the responses:

Readers Away From Money-Making Ideas and Possible Sports Cuts for Tennessee

Rachel writes: Is the UT Athletics Department having money problems? Oh I’m very sorry. Maybe some of the athletes could donate some of their NIL money to help or maybe some Tennessee bourbon distilleries could work out a deal with UT to sell their Vols spirits at the games.

Beer is for summer sports and bourbon is for football. Now I can hear them putting ice in the Coca-Cola glasses. Let’s cheer to that.

My answer: Student-athletes are starting to make money and do you want some back? Please.

Just because some football players are making a lot of money doesn’t mean they are wealthy enough to donate money to their university. There’s not much left when you have to buy an outrageously expensive vehicle.

Little David: If you want more money, I suggest you clone Danny White. It’s the best I’ve ever seen.

My answer: It’s a great idea. However, internal sources at the UT cloning plant told me that White has a no-cloning clause in his contract.

That’s just another example of what a good businessman he is. He is protecting the brand from him.

Bill writes: I would like to see the UT Sports books. Are they already ahead financially? Otherwise, they could milk the still-young NIL Wild, Wild West before the NCAA pours concrete around actual restrictions. For example, aggressive sponsorships from local entities: Dollywood, the Smokies (baseball team), the Cherokee recreation complex to be built at Exit 407.

My answer: You’re not looking at those books. But sources tell me the Vols are practically cloning money.

James writes: Sell lunches with Tennessee athletes, coaches and administrators.

My answer: I appreciate you referring to another survey question: “If you could have lunch with a Tennessee sports celebrity, who would you choose?”

Colorado Mark writes: If the UT Athletic Department gets into a bind, I have a few dollars to throw at them. Let them know they can find me somewhere near Snowy Range fly fishing if they want to contact me. that would be west of Laramie, in the middle of nowhere, for all those people east of the I40 bridge over Clinch.

My answer: I’m sure Tennessee would appreciate your generous offer. However, you don’t need that much money to organize a search party and locate a fan in the middle of nowhere.

You would probably prefer to stop playing sports before venturing into the nature you now call home.

James writes: The only sports I care about are, in descending order of preference: football, basketball, and baseball/softball; If you cut off the rest, I won’t even notice they’re gone.

My answer: How shortsighted of you.

No one was upset when the first plants disappeared from the Amazon rainforest. We are now in the middle of a global climate crisis.

Chris writes: Don’t cut a program. Find out. Cutting programs is because someone is being lazy. Those things are ripe fruit. I coach at an NAIA school and we ADD programs because it strengthens our school.

My answer: The question of cutting sports was a hypothetical question. But I appreciate your passion for college sports and this column.

A passion like that could go a long way toward getting you inducted into my Literary Contributors Hall of Fame. The first class will be announced in December.

Ken writes: I would cut football. I know everyone loves football. It’s the most popular sport in the world: blah, blah, blah. But it’s boring.

My answer: I became interested in football after former Tennessee star Claire Raine endorsed my column for a ridiculous amount of money.

When he transferred to Florida State, my interest in the sport waned. My passion for the sport could be revived with the support of another player.

Or maybe Claire will transfer back.

Bill writes: Cut the oar. I admit that it’s nice to have the Tennessee River to practice on, but if anything has to go, it’s rowing.

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My answer: Crew aims to provide more scholarships for student-athletes and helps meet the school’s Title IX requirements.

Sports enhance UT’s reputation as an international university. The Tennessee team includes five athletes from New Zealand, four from Canada, two from Australia and one from Scotland.

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