Trump At College Football Games
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KNOXVILLE, Tennessee (AP) — When President Donald Trump attends Saturday’s Texas vs. Tennessee college football game, it could mean more than tougher traffic and extra long security lines for fans.
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Headset communications emerged as the latest subplot surrounding this presidential visit.
Coaches communicate with each other on their headsets throughout the game and also call in plays to the quarterback.
Disruptions to those communications, from a deafening crowd, technical glitch or presidential security measure, can present problems for coaches and teams.
Coaches involved in last season’s College Football Playoff championship between Miami and Indiana in New Orleans cited that game as an example of how Trump’s movements affected them.
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In Saturday's college football game at Tennessee's Neyland Stadium, Texas emerged victorious over the home team despite President Trump's presence and significant crowd enthusiasm. The match was characterized by a defensive showdown with Texas recording ten sacks against Tennessee quarterback Faizon Brandon. Head coach Steve Sarkisian emphasized his team's resilience in hostile conditions, noting that they have yet…
Arch Manning revels in cigar smoke: Texas leaves Neyland with win—and a warning for college football →5 articles from Fox News on this storyDuring a Texas-Tennessee football game on ABC, audio issues occurred just as sideline reporter Laura Rutledge warned about potential communication disruptions due to President Donald Trump's presence at the stadium. Play-by-play announcer Chris Fowler and analyst Kirk Herbstreit experienced garbled sound and static for several minutes before technicians resolved the problem. The network explained that…
Audio problems plague ABC for Texas-Tennessee after warning of possible disruptions with Trump at game →5 articles from New York Post on this storyPresident Donald Trump endorsed the Protect College Sports Act during a visit to the University of Texas versus University of Tennessee football game, praising House Speaker Mike Johnson's potential for passing it in the House with bipartisan support. The bill aims to regulate aspects like name-image-reliability deals and revenue sharing among colleges; if enacted, it would set a revenue-sharing cap at $48.8 million…
Trump stumps for Protect College Sports Act at Texas-Tennessee game: ‘Bipartisanship for the first time in a while’ →3 articles from Washington Examiner on this storyPresident Donald Trump is set to attend Saturday's high-profile college football match-up between Texas and Tennessee in Knoxville, Tennessee. Coaches like Steve Sarkisian from the University of Texas are concerned that Trump’s presence could disrupt game communications due to security measures cutting off radio signals used for coach-to-coach and coach-to-player communication at unpredictable times during the game…
Trump is attending a big college football game, and coaches are worried about disruptions →2 articles from Toronto Star on this storyPresident Donald Trump attended the Texas-Tennessee college football game on Saturday with a low-altitude Air Force One flyover before his arrival at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville. Despite opening gates early and offering half-price concessions, security operations proceeded smoothly as Trump arrived at 11:28 a.m., just ahead of kickoff at noon. However, the visit caused disruptions for the teams due to the…
Air Force One flyover: Trump attends major college football game after coach warned president’s visit could disrupt team communications →Analysis
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Sarkisian said Miami coach Mario Cristobal told him Trump’s leaving at that point disrupted communications on the Hurricanes’ final possession, which ended with a game-clinching interception.
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Indiana coach Curt Signetti disputed Sarkisian’s version of events around the final drive.
In his weekly radio show on Thursday, Cignetti recalled that when Trump left the game “around the 7-minute mark ... there were two or three plays we couldn’t hear at all.”
“Communication device came back right after the (Toney’s) touchdown,” Cignetti said.
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Secret service, cheap beer and Arch Manning: Tennessee prepares for college football chaos, with Trump visit
How it changed
- 25 Sep
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas coach Steve Sarkisian knows what to expect when President Donald Trump attends Saturday’s game at Tennessee.
- 26 Sep
Headset communications emerged as the latest subplot surrounding this presidential visit.
Coverage 17 articles
26 Sep Arch Manning revels in cigar smoke: Texas leaves Neyland with win—and a warning for college footballIn Saturday's college football game at Tennessee's Neyland Stadium, Texas emerged victorious over the home team despite President Trump's presence and significant crowd enthusiasm. The match was characterized by a defensive showdown with Texas recording ten sacks against Tennessee quarterback Faizon Brandon. Head coach Steve Sarkisian emphasized his team's resilience in hostile conditions, noting that they have yet…Fox News
26 Sep Trump stumps for Protect College Sports Act at Texas-Tennessee game: ‘Bipartisanship for the first time in a while’President Donald Trump endorsed the Protect College Sports Act during a visit to the University of Texas versus University of Tennessee football game, praising House Speaker Mike Johnson's potential for passing it in the House with bipartisan support. The bill aims to regulate aspects like name-image-reliability deals and revenue sharing among colleges; if enacted, it would set a revenue-sharing cap at $48.8 million…Washington Examiner
26 Sep No. 1 Texas escapes Tennessee with thrilling SEC victory as President Trump watches on from Neyland StadiumThe No. 1 Texas Longhorns secured a narrow victory over the No. 14 Tennessee Volunteers on October 7th at Neyland Stadium, winning 20-17 despite trailing for much of the game. President Donald Trump was in attendance to watch the high-profile SEC matchup that featured highly anticipated performances from both teams' star players. The decisive moment came late in the fourth quarter when Texas fumbled an onside kick…Fox News
26 Sep Trump flyover and Secret Service checks greet fans at marquee Texas v Tennessee clash
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26 Sep Audio problems plague ABC for Texas-Tennessee after warning of possible disruptions with Trump at gameDuring a Texas-Tennessee football game on ABC, audio issues occurred just as sideline reporter Laura Rutledge warned about potential communication disruptions due to President Donald Trump's presence at the stadium. Play-by-play announcer Chris Fowler and analyst Kirk Herbstreit experienced garbled sound and static for several minutes before technicians resolved the problem. The network explained that…New York Post
26 Sep Trump met with roaring cheers at University of Tennessee-Texas Longhorns college football gameAt a college football game between the University of Tennessee and Texas Longhorns in Knoxville on Saturday, President Donald Trump was greeted with loud cheers from the crowd when introduced. The article notes that Trump responded with a fist pump as the audience applauded him loudly before the kickoff. Trump planned to watch the high-stakes matchup featuring top-ranked Texas, led by quarterback Arch Manning…New York Post
26 Sep Air Force One flyover: Trump attends major college football game after coach warned president’s visit could disrupt team communicationsPresident Donald Trump attended the Texas-Tennessee college football game on Saturday with a low-altitude Air Force One flyover before his arrival at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville. Despite opening gates early and offering half-price concessions, security operations proceeded smoothly as Trump arrived at 11:28 a.m., just ahead of kickoff at noon. However, the visit caused disruptions for the teams due to the…The Independent
26 Sep Air Force One does majestic flyover before Trump attends highly aniticipated Texas-Tennessee gamePresident Donald Trump attended the highly anticipated college football game between Texas and Tennessee in Knoxville, preceded by a flyover from Air Force One at 11:30 a.m. ET. Trump arrived at Neyland Stadium shortly before noon and was shown on ESPN during the first quarter. The visit added to the spectacle of the matchup featuring top-ranked Arch Manning and required both teams to prepare for potential…New York Post
26 Sep SEC crowd greets Trump with massive cheers ahead of Tennessee-Texas showdownDonald Trump visited Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tennessee, shortly before kickoff of the highly anticipated college football game between the University of Tennessee and No. 1 ranked Texas Longhorns. The crowd greeted him with loud cheers as his plane flew overhead, reflecting the strong support for Trump among SEC fans. This visit comes amid heightened security measures that included encouraging fans to arrive…Fox News
26 Sep Trump to attend major Texas vs. Tennessee college football game — and coaches are worried about disruptionsPresident Donald Trump is set to attend the college football matchup between Texas and Tennessee in Knoxville this Saturday, causing concern among coaches about potential disruptions to in-game communications due to security measures. Longhorns coach Steve Sarkisian noted that any movement by Trump within the stadium could cut off radio communication between coaches and players without prior warning, impacting game…New York Post
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26 Sep Tennessee fans excited for Trump's attendance at game vs Texas: 'I hope he stays the whole game'Voters and fans in Knoxville are enthusiastic about President Donald Trump's planned attendance at the University of Tennessee’s football game against No. 1-ranked Texas. Despite heightened security measures and road closures, Tennessee Volunteers supporters entered Neyland Stadium early to take advantage of a special offer for discounted alcoholic beverages. The article highlights fan excitement for both the…Fox News
26 Sep Tennessee uses unusual alcohol tactic to get fans there early with President Trump attending Texas showdownTennessee offered fans a 50% discount on concessions, including alcohol, starting at 9 a.m., to encourage early arrival ahead of their game against Texas, scheduled for noon. The special offer was prompted by President Trump’s expected presence, which typically leads to heightened security and logistical issues in Knoxville. The unusual tactic aims to alleviate potential crowd control problems and ensure fans are…New York Post
26 Sep Trump is attending a big college football game, and coaches are worried about disruptionsPresident Donald Trump is set to attend Saturday's high-profile college football match-up between Texas and Tennessee in Knoxville, Tennessee. Coaches like Steve Sarkisian from the University of Texas are concerned that Trump’s presence could disrupt game communications due to security measures cutting off radio signals used for coach-to-coach and coach-to-player communication at unpredictable times during the game…Toronto Star
26 Sep Trump takes a red-state swing as GOP split on whether those states are in playPresident Donald Trump is planning visits to Republican-leaning states like Tennessee, Oklahoma, and Alabama ahead of the November midterms, despite these states having no competitive races. This comes as Republicans face a challenging political climate with declining approval ratings for Trump, who averages 21 percentage points underwater according to RealClearPolitics. Some GOP lawmakers are distancing themselves…Washington Examiner
26 Sep Trump wants the Protect College Sports Act passed. What to know about the legislation.President Donald Trump is urging Congress to pass the Protect College Sports Act before November's midterm elections, attending a college football game in Knoxville this weekend to emphasize his support. The bill, introduced by Senators Ted Cruz and Maria Cantwell among others, aims to protect traditional college sports models from turning into professional leagues. It received a significant boost when the Senate…Washington Examiner
25 Sep Secret service, cheap beer and Arch Manning: Tennessee prepares for college football chaos, with Trump visitIn Knoxville, Tennessee, preparations are underway for a high-stakes college football game between the University of Tennessee and the University of Texas on Saturday, coinciding with President Trump's visit to the area. The event features quarterback Arch Manning making his first appearance at Tennessee, where he will face off against the Volunteers in Neyland Stadium, which holds 102,000 fans. Additionally, Secret…Fox News
25 Sep Sarkisian expecting communication issues with Trump attending Texas-Tennessee gameTexas coach Steve Sarkisian discussed the challenges of having President Donald Trump attend Saturday's game against Tennessee, noting that all in-stadium communication will be cut whenever Trump enters, exits, or moves within Neyland Stadium. This includes headsets for coaches and player communications, requiring teams to have contingency plans in place. Sarkisian, who experienced similar disruptions during a…Toronto Star
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