'I'd expect it to almost double in noise' — Tennessee Vols star issues a challenge to fans ahead of elimination game against Wake Forest
Tennessee Vol fans are among the most passionate, fanatical, and loyal fans in the college sports spectrum. That's evident in any home game at Neyland Stadium, Thompson-Boling Arena, or Lindsey Nelson Stadium. However, there's almost always another gear that can be reached, and one Tennessee Vols star is calling for that shift to take place […]
Tennessee Vol fans are among the most passionate, fanatical, and loyal fans in the college sports spectrum. That's evident in any home game at Neyland Stadium, Thompson-Boling Arena, or Lindsey Nelson Stadium.
However, there's almost always another gear that can be reached, and one Tennessee Vols star is calling for that shift to take place on Monday night in the Vols' do-or-die matchup with Wake Forest with the Knoxville regional at stake.
Vols first baseman Andrew Fischer – who called on the fanbase before the regional began – says he thinks Lindsey Nelson Stadium can "double in noise" on Monday night.
"Going to last year's regional that they played in, the opposing pitcher couldn't even hear his pitch-com in his ear, and I don't think our fans should need an invite to get excited. As players we play with a ton of emotion. We work our tail off every single day to be the best version of ourselves. I think even today it was good, it was great, but season on the line tomorrow, I'd expect it to almost double in noise. There needs to be a showing and a will and a want from our crowd."
Challenge issued, Tennessee fans. But Fischer isn't saying the crowd isn't doing their part. Far from it. He acknowledged just how raucous the environment was last year where Tennessee dispatched Northern Kentucky, Indiana, and Southern Miss in the regional before taking two of three from Evansville to make it back to Omaha. Vol fans and Tennessee's MLB-laden roster fed off each other and created a truly intimidating environment for opposing teams both on the field and in the stands.
Tennessee fans will need to recreate that same environment on Monday night. And of course, the Vols will need to harness that energy and do their part to get past Wake Forest and on to Arkansas for the Super Regionals.
