The Vols Just Made A HUGE Uniform Change Tennessee Fans Hate...

The Tennessee Vols officially have a new uniform sponsor — and it created a massive debate among fans. Charlie Burris and Zach Ragan break down Tennessee's First Horizon Bank uniform patch announcement, why the Power T was removed from the collar, whether this was the right decision and what this says about the future of college football. Tennessee's new uniform sponsorship deal is reportedly worth around $120 million over 10 years, giving the Vols a major new revenue stream during a time when college football programs are constantly searching for ways to fund increasingly expensive rosters. But there is a catch. To add the sponsor patch, Tennessee removed the Power T from the collar of the jersey and replaced it with SEC branding. That decision immediately created backlash from fans who believe the Power T is one of the most important symbols in Tennessee football history. Charlie and Zach discuss both sides of the argument. On one hand, Tennessee fans have every reason to want the Power T protected. It represents the history and tradition of the program. On the other hand, college football has entered a new era where programs need massive amounts of revenue to compete for elite players. The guys explain why $12 million per year can make a real difference for Tennessee's roster building and why this type of sponsorship is becoming unavoidable across college athletics. They also discuss why the First Horizon patch itself was handled better than some other examples around college football, why Tennessee's uniforms still maintain their traditional look and how athletic director Danny White has balanced revenue generation with protecting Tennessee's identity. Is losing the Power T on the collar worth $12 million per year? Should Tennessee fans be upset? Or is this simply the reality of modern college football? Charlie Burris and Zach Ragan discuss the biggest Tennessee uniform debate of the offseason on the Big Orange Podcast. Subscribe to A to Z Sports Tennessee for Tennessee Volunteers football news, analysis, recruiting updates and Big Orange Podcast episodes throughout the season. #TennesseeVols #Vols #TennesseeFootball #CollegeFootball Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices